High-visibility operations are being rolled out at the AFP’s 10 designated airports, including the recently added Western Sydney Airport, where federal officers formally began security duties in March.

The city was originally known as Lakhanapuri, named after Lakshmana, the brother of Sri Rama, and later evolved into the name Laukhnau.

Posting to his followers, he called India “the safest, most affordable and diverse place to travel to”, urging people of all ages to experience it for themselves.

The codeshare flights will be made available for booking progressively, subject to regulatory approvals.

Australians can access 189 destinations without a visa, while India’s passport offers visa-free access to just 57 countries, reflecting limited mobility for its citizens.

While Australia was declared measles-free in 2014, outbreaks continue to occur when unvaccinated travellers bring the virus into the country.

The route is expected to deliver significant economic benefits, bringing 26,593 visitors annually and generating over $12 million in visitor spending.

The concept, ‘Once Upon a Time in Bollywood,’ blends the cinematic flair of Bollywood with the folk-art tradition of truck decoration seen across India.

"We are quite ambitious about the future of travel between Australia and India."

The lanes that keep cars from going too close to each other in Australia served no such purpose in Dhaka as vehicles freely crossed over them.