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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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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The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Delhi High Court’s decision to set aside the Ministry of External Affairs’ tender process for outsourcing Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services in Australia, Singapore, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. At the same time, the Court has ordered temporary arrangements to ensure services continue without disruption […]
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Australia’s Indian community is mourning the tragic loss of young Indian-origin truck driver Sukhjinder Singh Sandhu, who died in a devastating truck crash and fire on the Hume Highway near Goulburn in New South Wales. The fatal incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning and has prompted an ongoing police investigation. Emergency services […]
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The Government of India has approached the Supreme Court of India after the Delhi High Court quashed a tender process relating to passport, visa and consular services at several Indian diplomatic missions abroad, including the Indian High Commission in Canberra. The legal development is being closely watched by Indian Australians who regularly access these essential […]
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Delhi High Court orders a fresh procurement process as applicants continue to await confirmation on passport, OCI, visa and consular services The Delhi High Court has set aside the tender process conducted by India’s Ministry of External Affairs for outsourced Indian consular, passport and visa services in Australia, after finding that the technical evaluation of […]
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A fortnight ago, on a rainy, cloudy evening, Sydney witnessed an unforgettable musical extravaganza on 14 June when SCREAN Australia Productions presented Rafi Forever at the Regency Function Centre in Auburn. Although the legendary playback singer Mohammad Rafi passed away decades ago, his spirit came alive through the mesmerising voice of Prasan Rao. The songs and music are still […]
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Seventeen-year-old Maahi Patel is emerging as one of the brightest young Indian-Australian talents in Australian Rules Football after earning selection in the prestigious VAFA Big V Under-19 representative team. His latest achievement marks another significant milestone in a sporting journey that is inspiring greater multicultural participation in one of Australia’s most iconic games. Currently a […]
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