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India’s High Commissioner honours Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s legacy at 350th Shaheedi Diwas commemoration in Canberra

Speakers revisited the events of November 1675, when Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and his close associates were publicly executed in Delhi for refusing to submit to the Mughal Empire

Fiji’s Deputy PM Prasad highlights India ties and preserving Hindu heritage

The concluding ceremony of the week‑long Ram Katha drew members of the Hindu community from across Fiji, offering a powerful celebration of devotion, tradition, and cultural heritage.

Dalai Lama turns 90, promises reincarnation and rebukes China’s claims

The Tibetan spiritual leader used his birthday message to thank well-wishers from around the world, including Tibetan communities, for their support and compassion.

Why Anthony Albanese’s presence at Pope Leo’s inauguration is shrewd politics

Albanese has lately spoken of “reconnecting” with his Catholic heritage. He called the election of the US-born pontiff “momentous” for believers and non-believers alike.

India unveils $1 billion worth of projects ahead of world’s largest Hindu gathering

The Maha Kumbh, the world’s largest Hindu gathering, will take place in Prayagraj from 13 January to 26 February 2025.

Vemsani’s Indian history book targeted by Ingram’s claim of low Muslim mentions debunked: here are the facts

Hindu history of India spans five millennia, while Islam spans less than one.

Call for PM Albanese to intervene amid rising Islamist violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

More than 51,000 people from Bangladesh call Australia home and Albanese’s lack of response to these valued members of our society is a stark contrast to the urgency and severity of the situation.

More than 50k people sign petition calling local Council to reverse ban on books featuring same-sex parents

Ms Staples said her bid to reverse the ban was backed by peak bodies like the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and Early Childhood Australia.  

80 Organisations call to remove legal discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people

“All young people in NSW regardless of their sexuality, gender or body deserve this."

Dr Smriti Murali Krishna becomes first female Hindu Chaplain in Australian army

“I’m getting an opportunity to serve those who serve.”

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Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.
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