“Their labour became the backbone of the Fijian economy, yet their stories have remained largely untold.”

“I’ve felt Australian from the day I moved here. It feels good that finally Australia will accept me as one of your own.”

Prof. Jagadish, who rose from humble beginnings in an Indian village, called his Royal Society Fellowship “humbling and gratifying,” crediting mentors, family, and collaborators for his success.

Dr Singh, who had been practising in Australia for over a decade, is also accused of offering a $100,000 bribe to a victim’s solicitor in a bid to access confidential legal information.

Meanwhile, Apple supplier Foxconn this week announced a new $1.5 billion investment in India, signalling continued expansion in the region.

The crackdown affects nearly 6,800 international students — 27 per cent of Harvard’s enrolment in 2024–25 — and has prompted an outcry from education leaders and international partners.

Police have released an image of a man, aged between 30 and 35, they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

"As a migrant, a mother, and a woman in STEM, I carry with me the stories of countless others who deserve to see themselves reflected in leadership.”

Prof. Varshney's whose research spans continents from India to Africa, Germany to Australia, has been instrumental in decoding the genomes of more than a dozen crops.

Watts emphasised working with key middle powers, including India, Indonesia, and South Africa, to build a peaceful, prosperous, and rules-based maritime order.