The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark directive to address the rising problem of stray dog attacks and rabies cases in Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad. Authorities have been ordered to capture, sterilise, vaccinate, and permanently relocate all stray dogs to purpose-built shelters within eight […]
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a new gazette notification that significantly strengthens the regulations surrounding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders. According to the latest directive, OCI registrations can now be cancelled not only if the cardholder is convicted but also if they are formally charge-sheeted for serious criminal offences. Under the […]
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Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of the Australian Army, is undertaking a four-day official visit to India from 11 to 14 August 2025, aimed at deepening defence cooperation and reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between the two nations. The visit began in New Delhi with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, where […]
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Cricket Australia’s 2024–25 census has revealed a landmark achievement: 103,232 South Asian Australians registered for cricket participation this season, surpassing the strategic target of 100,000 participants set for 2027 — an incredible milestone reached two years early. For the sixth consecutive season, Singh was the most common surname among registered players, followed by Patel, Smith, […]
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A new generation of Indian winemakers bring bold flavours and global ambition to Australian shores. In a sun-drenched venue overlooking Sydney Harbour, something quietly revolutionary was uncorked. On July 28, Indian wines took centre stage at the Indian Wine Buyer–Seller Meet (IWBSM), offering Australian importers, sommeliers, and hospitality leaders a rare glimpse into a rapidly […]
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The Australian cricketing pathway has delivered another milestone for the South Asian community, with three Indian-origin talents — Aryan Sharma from Cricket Victoria, Yash Deshmukh from Cricket NSW, and John James from Northern Districts CC (NSW) — earning selection in the Australia U19 Men’s squad for the upcoming home series against India. Cricket Australia has […]
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A wave of excitement has swept across Australia as the match schedule for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ is officially revealed, promising a month of thrilling football action, cultural celebration, and community connection. The tournament will kick off on March 1 with a highly anticipated clash between the host nation, Australia, and the […]
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On 3 August 2025, the Sydney Harbour Bridge transformed from an iconic roadway into a river of humanity. Tens of thousands gathered, walking shoulder-to-shoulder in a powerful display of solidarity for those suffering in Gaza. The event — known as the March for Humanity — was organised by the Palestine Action Group and drew participants […]
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Fashion, at its finest, is alchemy. It doesn’t merely dress the body—it transforms identities, empowers moods, and tells stories. For Sid Nair, the visionary behind Jancqi by Sid, that transformation began not under fashion week spotlights but in quiet moments spent draping six to nine yards of silk—each fold a poetic dialogue between heritage and […]
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