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Does Western media’s anti-India articles cater to India’s self-serving political ideologies?

The pot-bellied colonial ego comes out forcefully in some of the recent headlines

Women just 6 per cent of candidates, speculation of Chinese influence in Solomon Islands’ election

Since independence in 1978, only six women have won seats in Parliament, and 15 women have won seats in provincial assemblies.

Who will Trump pick as his running mate? In 2024, the ‘Veepstakes’ are higher than usual

The job of vice president of the United States is not a normal one at the best of times.

Are we heading towards hung Parliaments as Labor’s primary vote declines and Coalition gains slight ground?

The poll underscores a growing trend of voter disaffection with the major parties

Labor Suffers Setback in Queensland By-Elections, Prompting Calls for Change

Inala saw Labor's Margie Nightingale retain the seat but not without a significant 19.3% swing towards the LNP.

Dire polls for Labor in Tasmania and Queensland with elections upcoming

The Tasmanian state election is on March 23 and the Queensland state election will be held in October 2024.

Sun sets on former Fiji Prime Minister Bainimarama, disqualified from elections until 2032

Mr Bainimarama's conviction of the charge of one count of attempt to pervert the course of justice is based on the Fiji Constitution.

Modi’s decade and democracy in India: Backsliding or Thriving?

Indian elections also create great excitement within the Indian diaspora worldwide.

First time Australian government has over 50% women at the table

"It’s a chance to re-affirm our commitment to true gender equality – in the community, the boardroom, on the sporting field, in our parliaments."

2700 Days: Senator Penny Wong becomes longest-serving female cabinet minister in Australian history

Senator Wong was elected to the Senate for the Australian Labor Party in 2001 and has been re-elected four times - in 2007, 2013, 2016 and 2022.

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IMMIGRATION

Khalistan referendum vote not enough excuse for asylum, migration tribunal says Sikh man can safely relocate in India

The tribunal said there was no evidence that Indian authorities were aware of his activities or had shown any interest in him.

NEWS

Indian-origin truck drivers among 21 charged after 1.7-tonne international drug bust

The 18-month investigation, known as Project Bay, uncovered an alleged cross-border trafficking operation that used commercial trucking routes to move massive quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and opium between the United States and Canada.

OPINION

In defence of Australia’s ‘monoculture’ that allows for its thriving multiculturalism

I don't agree with everything Senator Pauline Hanson says. But when she argues that migrants to Australia must align with Australian values, she is...

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