By the end of February, over 5,000 visas had been granted to Indian students, positioning India as the top source of international students in Australia.
Prof. Bandyopadhyay has also played a key role in non-political diplomacy, leading three New Zealand delegations to Indo-NZ meetings in New Delhi and Wellington.
Dialogue Fiji's Executive Director, Nilesh Lal, questioned whether Fiji can truly be considered a place where all its citizens feel valued and included.
While there are genuine issues to address, particularly around due diligence, the media’s failure to explain the economic benefits of CBI creates a risk that the public and policymakers misunderstand why the scheme persists in Vanuatu.
Without a stronger commitment to permanent funding, structural employment reforms, and better recognition of refugee skills, the government risks repeating the cycle of temporary solutions
Prof. Biman Prasad praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent commitment to preserving girmit history through research, film, and education but stressed the need for further action.
Kamala aims to integrate widely accepted Hindu practices like yoga and meditation into her chaplaincy work, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among personnel.
Australia’s Thomas Robertson was named Man of the Series, while India's Umar Ashraf and Vivek Kumar took home Best Batsman and Best Bowler honours, respectively.
The talks were held from September 28 to 30 and brought together Indian and Australian military officials to discuss cooperation across areas of shared interest.
Since entering Parliament, she has continued to focus on science, technology and innovation, including work associated with Western Australia's 10-year Science and Technology Plan.
The government estimates consumers will save around $1.6 billion a year, while changes to interchange fees and other payment rules are expected to save small businesses about $910 million annually.
