India’s Gen Z Protest Movement Ends After Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns
Desi Australia July 26, 2026
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India’s Gen Z Protest Movement Ends After Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns

One of India’s largest youth-led protest movements in recent history has officially come to an end after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his position, marking a significant moment in the country’s ongoing debate surrounding education reforms, examination integrity and student rights. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the organisation that spearheaded the nationwide protests, […]

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Indian-Origin Teen Ritam Malik Helps Australia End 16-Year Commonwealth Games Gymnastics Medal Drought
Desi Australia July 26, 2026
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Indian-Origin Teen Ritam Malik Helps Australia End 16-Year Commonwealth Games Gymnastics Medal Drought

Australia’s men’s artistic gymnastics team has created history at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, claiming its first team medal since the Delhi 2010 Games. Among the athletes leading the historic achievement is Indian-origin teenager Ritam Malik, whose remarkable journey is inspiring a new generation of young Australian gymnasts. The Australian men’s team secured the bronze […]

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Indian-Origin Father-Of-Two Dies In Tragic Queensland Tesla Crash Weeks After Family’s Reunion In Australia
Desi Australia July 25, 2026
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Indian-Origin Father-Of-Two Dies In Tragic Queensland Tesla Crash Weeks After Family’s Reunion In Australia

An Indian-origin father-of-two who had recently reunited with his wife and children in Australia has tragically lost his life in a devastating car crash in Queensland, leaving behind a grieving young family whose dream of building a future together was cut heartbreakingly short. Sarath Mohandas, 37, died in the early hours of 19 July after […]

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Indian Australians Join Global Calls For Education Reform As CJP Protests Gain Momentum Across Australia
Desi Australia July 25, 2026
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Indian Australians Join Global Calls For Education Reform As CJP Protests Gain Momentum Across Australia

The student-led protests that began in India over examination paper leaks and demands for greater accountability in the education system are now resonating thousands of kilometres away, with members of Australia’s Indian diaspora taking to the streets in Melbourne, Sydney and other cities in solidarity with students back home. What started as a domestic youth […]

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Responds To Exam Leak Crisis As Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike
Desi Australia July 24, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Responds To Exam Leak Crisis As Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike

India’s growing student-led movement demanding examination reforms has entered a significant new phase, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi breaking his silence on the issue and announcing strict measures against examination paper leaks, while activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike following assurances from the Central Government. The developments mark one of the most […]

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A.R. Rahman And Javed Akhtar’s ‘Kahaan Chale Gaye Ho Ram’ From Batwara 1947 Released Ahead Of Independence Day
Desi Australia July 23, 2026
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A.R. Rahman And Javed Akhtar’s ‘Kahaan Chale Gaye Ho Ram’ From Batwara 1947 Released Ahead Of Independence Day

The makers of Batwara 1947 have unveiled the film’s first song, Kahaan Chale Gaye Ho Ram, offering audiences an emotional glimpse into one of the year’s most anticipated historical dramas. Released following the overwhelming response to the film’s second teaser, the song beautifully captures themes of love, loss, humanity and hope against the backdrop of […]

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Indian Passport, Visa And OCI Services Resume Across Australia As VFS Global Reopens Centres From 23 July
Desi Australia July 23, 2026
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Indian Passport, Visa And OCI Services Resume Across Australia As VFS Global Reopens Centres From 23 July

Indian passport, visa and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) services have officially resumed across Australia, bringing welcome relief to thousands of applicants following weeks of uncertainty surrounding consular service arrangements. VFS Global has recommenced operations from 23 July 2026 at its upgraded centres nationwide. The resumption of services follows recent legal proceedings in India relating […]

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Indian-Origin Cricketers Jerrssis Wadia And Aryan Sharma Earn Major Cricket Australia Honours
Desi Australia July 23, 2026
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Indian-Origin Cricketers Jerrssis Wadia And Aryan Sharma Earn Major Cricket Australia Honours

Two Indian-origin cricketers have taken significant steps forward in Australian cricket after being selected in prestigious Cricket Australia pathway squads. Jerrssis Wadia has earned a place in the Cricket Australia XI, while Aryan Sharma has been named in Australia’s Men’s Development Squad for an upcoming tour of India. Mumbai-born Jerrssis Wadia will represent the Cricket […]

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Jantar Mantar Protests: How a Student Movement Over Exam Leaks Became India’s Biggest Youth-Led Agitation of 2026
Desi Australia July 22, 2026
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Jantar Mantar Protests: How a Student Movement Over Exam Leaks Became India’s Biggest Youth-Led Agitation of 2026

When trust in education is questioned, an entire generation feels the impact. What began as anger over alleged examination paper leaks has evolved into one of India’s most significant youth-led protest movements in recent years. At the centre of the demonstrations is Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, where thousands of students, parents, professionals and supporters […]

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