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‘Earth’s empty quarter’: many Pacific nations now have falling populations

Just in the past six months, populations have declined in two US territories, American Samoa and the Marshall Islands as well as the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia.

India puts emphasis on education by doubling scholarships for Fiji

With such a young population, capturing the hearts and minds of Fiji's future leaders could pay dividends well into the future.

Prominent Indo-Fijian lawyer may face jail for pointing out a spelling error

The case was brought by Fiji's Attorney General with reference to a Facebook post by Richard Naidu.

600 amputees in Fiji to get Jaipur prosthetic limbs under “India for Humanity” programme

India and Fiji share long-standing ties built on mutual respect, trust, cooperation and very strong people-to-people relations.

The Pacific hopeful on Australia-China reset

The Pacific island countries stand to benefit from any improvement in relations between two big development partners.

20.4kg Tiranga Barfi wins sweets competition at Diwali show 

Shakuntala Chand feels that others too should make traditional Indian sweets and showcase their talent in such competitions.

Power of Voting: Who will win the forthcoming 2022 Fiji elections?

Fiji has witnessed four constitutions (1970, 1990, 1997 and 2013) and four political upheavals, two in 1987, one each in 2000 and 2006.

India’s newest tech unicorn opens headquarters in Australia

LeadSquared a $1 billion Software as a Service (SaaS) platform with headquarter and global training hub in Melbourne will bring new job opportunities for local university graduates.

When Queen Elizabeth II ducked to avoid an accident in Fiji

Queen Elizabeth had to duck to avoid an accident in Fiji as the driver of the van failed to slow down or stop when approaching a concrete roof area at the entrance to the hospital.

Indian Navy’s medical specialists onboard INS Satpura organise free medical camp in Fiji

India's INS Satpura is the first in four years to visit Fiji as a part of the operational deployment in the Pacific Region.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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