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Violent student extortion gang suspect Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu, who cited Khalistan links to avoid removal to India, deported from Canada

Investigators cited social media posts and a chest tattoo depicting an AK-47 rifle, which they said corresponded with the gang’s symbol.

Satellite evidence links Bangladesh’s worst-hit flood regions to lasting poverty

Bangladesh’s rivers are both a lifeline and a source of unrelenting hardship.

Princess of Wales joins British-Indian community to celebrate Hindu festival of Holi for the first time

Princess Catherine visited Ladlees, a family-run sari shop, where she admired traditional embroidery and asked about the skills being passed down through generations.

“Will meet the same fate”: Nancy Grewal murder claimed by Khalistani social media account, Canadian leaders urged to act now

In memory of Nancy Grewal, the the Hindu Canadian Foundation declared 3 March as “Anti‑Khalistan Day, a movement by Canadians united against terrorism.”

Albanese and Carney forge bold alliance across trade, defence and critical minerals as long-standing partners

A trilateral memorandum with India on technology and innovation was also codified, building on the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership.

Australians proud of mateship and immigrants, Indians proud of democracy and Modi’s leadership

Many Australians also point to the contributions of Aboriginal and Indigenous peoples and the nation’s welcoming attitude toward immigrants and a variety of religions.

Smriti Mandhana becomes first Indian cricketer with Barbie Dream Team doll

Mattel said the initiative honours women who have achieved “breakthrough firsts” and paved the way for future generations.

Australians, Indians and Canadians see fellow citizens more positively than Americans

The Pew Research Center survey, conducted between January and May 2025 across 25 countries and involving more than 30,000 adults, asked respondents to evaluate the morality and ethics of others in their country.

University of Western Australia partnership with India’s science clusters set to boost Indo-Pacific innovation collaboration

Academic mobility is key component of the agreement, with plans to facilitate doctoral, postdoctoral and faculty exchanges, including joint PhD programs and visiting scholar opportunities.

Indo-Canadian commentator Nancy Grewal’s killing puts spotlight on threats faced by critics of Khalistan in diaspora

Police Chief Michael Pearce said investigators believed it was “not a random act of violence” and was being treated as an “intentional act” against Grewal.

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Indian-origin journalist Harjinder Singh Basiala awarded King’s Service Medal for Punjabi community media work

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also congratulated Basiala in an official letter, acknowledging his longstanding commitment to the community.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan extends free public transport, slashes fares to half

Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.

PM Modi says opposition “let Indian women down” after quota bill fails in Parliament

The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.
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