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Air India announces three additional flights every week from Melbourne/Sydney

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With the additional services Delhi-Sydney will have five days a week flights

Sruthy Sithara becomes first Indian to win Miss Trans Global 2021

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Sruthy works as a project assistant at the government’s Social Justice Department.

Australian cricketer winning hearts in India with his Bollywood videos

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In another video, He appears dancing along with bollywood diva Katrina Kaif.

Market Mantra: Omicron concerns dragging Australian shares to red

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Moving ahead there are a few releases to watch out for in the lead up to Christmas with the Reserve Bank Board minutes to be released on Tuesday, weekly payroll jobs and wages on Wednesday and private sector credit on Thursday.

Indian-origin techie who hired people to slap him for using Facebook builds a shocking device

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He discovered that his pain-for-gain method worked as his average productivity that was around 35-40% skyrocketed to 98% in Kara's presence.

No more 72-Hour isolation requirement for International arrivals in NSW and Victoria from 21 December

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“This decision has been made with safety remaining the top priority, which is why all arrivals must return a negative PCR test before they can exit isolation."

Two Indian-origin cricketers in Australia’s U19 World Cup squad

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The 15-player squad will assemble in Melbourne during the Boxing Day Test for January's World Cup in the West Indies.

Indian-origin Leena Nair appointed global CEO of fashion house Chanel

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Leena studied in Holy Cross Convent school in Kolhapur and did her electronics engineering at Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, Maharashtra.

Should Australia make Maths compulsory for year 11 and 12?

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"Mathematics is the foundation and language of the universe. Whether it is building a better smartphone or giving the best treatment for cancer, an understanding maths is essential."

Australia announces new changes to international travel arrangements, Here’ details

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From today, All arrivals to Australia require a negative COVID-19 PCR test within three days of travel and by law must complete Australian traveller declaration forms declaring their vaccination status.

Indian international student achieves dream job in Australia after near-fatal accident

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More than a year of intense rehabilitation and despite having to learn how to walk again and enduring prolonged memory loss, Anjali was determined to fight for her dream.

India’s upGrad to buy Australian Global Study Partners for $16 million

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8 million students would be spending as much as $85 billion in online overseas higher education

“Our multicultural communities have played a vital role in our national success:” PM Scott Morrison

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Your efforts have helped the country that we all love and care about respond so magnificently to this pandemic.

Are International Student fees on rise at Australian Universities? Find out why

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Australia’s universities were taking a multi-million dollar gamble with taxpayer money to increase revenue and pursue an international growth strategy.

India-Australia travel bubble established, Here’ details

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"This travel bubble is reciprocal in nature, meaning airlines from both countries enjoy similar benefits."

Visa holders and International students permitted to enter Australia from 15 December: PM Morrison

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All arrivals to Australia also require a negative PCR test and to complete Australian traveller declaration forms detailing their vaccination status

“Chak de Phatte India”: Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu crowned Miss Universe 2021

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Harnaaz is a model hailing from Chandigarh, where she finished her schooling and college.

Prof. Neeli Bendapudi becomes first Indian-origin female President of Penn State University

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Born in Visakhapatnam and came to the US in 1986 for higher studies and now, she is a recognised as a leader in higher education specialising in marketing and consumer behaviour.

Market Mantra: Australian shares rise on easing Omicron woes despite Evergrande default

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Looking ahead for the Australian dollar the unemployment data on Thursday and business and consumer confidence numbers early in the week will be setting the tone for rest of the week.

COVID and Ganga deaths: Dirty politics of Vulture media exposed by scientific report

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“The attempt over dead bodies and showing corpses and filming them was to create fear psychosis and defame the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh as the state is going for 2022 polls?"

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal ties knot with actress Katrina Kaif in dreamy wedding ceremony

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"Only love and gratitude in our hearts for everything that brought us to this moment. Seeking all your love and blessings as we begin this new journey together."

Ashes, 1st Test, Day 2: Head, Warner help Australia extend lead to 196

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David Warner after the end of the day said that Travis Head played a remarkable innings to take his side to a comfortable position.

Indian-origin Anil Menon among ten astronauts selected for moon mission by NASA

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Menon is an actively practicing emergency medicine physician with fellowship training in wilderness and aerospace medicine.

Indian students interest in Australian universities ‘worsened,’ says report

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India that makes up 21 per cent of international student entries into Australia has emerged as a potentially important source of students in the future.

CEO of mortgage company fires over 900 employees on Zoom call

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"This is the second time in my career I'm doing this and I do not want to do this. The last time I did it, I cried."

Mathematician Nikhil Srivastava selected for inaugural Ciprian Foias Prize

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The award recognises their highly original work that introduced and developed methods for understanding the characteristic polynomial of matrices.

Ind vs NZ, 2nd Test: Agarwal, Jayant Yadav shine as India register biggest ever win

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With this win, India sealed the two-match series 1-0 and now Virat Kohli's side will head to South Africa for three Tests and three ODIs, beginning December 26.

Queensland opens doors for travellers, Here’ all rules you need to know

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Fully vaccinated people will be permitted to enter pubs, clubs, cinemas, festivals, and theme parks.

Indian-origin Jim Varghese AM appointed Chancellor of Torrens University Australia

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"I believe education is a fundamental human right, and I also believe that innovation is crucial to ensure greater access to education."

Market Mantra: Down, down, down! Omicron worries dominate Australian shares

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While it is largely expected the RBA will make no changes to its monetary policy, the traders will be looking forward to RBA’s commentary surrounding bond yields and purchases as that would be pivotal for interest rates.

Ind vs NZ, 2ND Test: Kiwis bowled out at 62 after Ajaz’s historic 10-wicket haul

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Honestly, it's surreal and to be able to do that in my career is pretty special. The stars have aligned for me to do it in Mumbai.

TGA approves Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for 5-11-year-old kids in Australia, Here’ details

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Australian Government will start rolling out the Pfizer vaccine to 5 to 11-year-olds from 10 January 2022.

From IGA’s filling boy to City Councillor: A story of hard work and resilience of Indian migrant Keyur Kamdar

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I won the election fair and square with 60% votes, people of Ranford Ward trusted me and now I will do my part with honesty and humility.

Indian grandma recreates scenes from Hindu epics by giving makeover to Barbie dolls

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"SINCE ALL THE BARBIE DOLLS HAVE GOLDEN HAIR, I HAD TO ENSURE THAT I PAINTED IT BLACK."

Is Pakistan-born Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi indulging in hate-mongering against Australian Hindus?

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"Mehreen Faruqi is part of that elaborate Greens plan which attacks Hindus and Jews for resisting their historical persecution."

Indian-origin Prof. Madhu Bhaskaran to co-lead ‘Women in STEMM Australia’

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She is a staunch advocate for women in science and a highly committed advocate of diversity, inclusion, and allyship in STEMM.

What is hindering the rise of the Indian-origin CEO in Australia?

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CEOs coming from a culturally diverse background are a rare species, despite the fact that India is one of the largest sources of permanent migrants who are largely professionally successful and well respected in Australia.

New laws introduced to identify bullying and harassing anonymous online trolls, but are they enough

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The Federal government will hand Australian courts the power to order tech giants to identify perpetrators or risk bearing the cost of defamation payouts themselves.

Indian-Australian Spelling Bee Champion Theekshitha Karthik, felicitated by PM Morrison

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"No matter what you want to be when you grow up, spelling and reading are foundation skills that will stay with you for life, and are important to your wellbeing, future learning, and success.”

Migrants on employee-sponsored visas exploited in Australia, reveals survey

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Sixty-five per cent of temporary visa holders in Australia have experienced underpayment.

Here are the steps WHO recommends individuals take against Omicron COVID-19

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It is also not yet clear whether infection with Omicron causes more severe disease compared to infections with other variants, including Delta.

Vaccine for 5-11 years old will be available within days, Here’ what we know

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Australia has sufficient supplies of booster shots available, with contracts in place for 85 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine, 15 million doses of the Moderna vaccine, and 51 million doses of the Novavax vaccine.

‘Story of my team’: Indian Cricketing legend Kapil Dev on Bollywood thriller ’83’ trailer, watch in

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“Like people says, taste the success once… tongue want more.” - Kapil Dev, 1983

Are you travelling to India, Here’ revised guidelines for International travellers amid Omicron fears

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These guidelines will come into effect from December 1.

Parag Agrawal takes over as CEO of Twitter, replacing Jack Dorsey

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Agrawal has been with Twitter for more than a decade and had been in charge of strategies involving artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Visa holders and International students need to wait till 15 December as Federal government Pauses return

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It is a temporary decision and will ensure Australia can gather the information needed to better understand the Omicron variant, including the efficacy of the vaccine.

Australia’s response to Omicron COVID-19; State-wise details inside

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After arriving in VICTORIA travellers are required to quarantine at home for any other private accommodation, including hotels, for 72 hours upon arrival.

Is digital gaming the next frontier in Australia-India relationships?

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Australia’s gaming industry is advanced with its own licensed content, India is enjoying investments from global tech giants.

Market Mantra: Is it start of downturn due to new virus variant as Australian shares record sharp fall

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Investors are currently in shoot first and asking questions later until more is known about the new variant, the investors are also nervous about whether we will even get a Christmas rally.

‘Sacred India Gallery’ located in Australia gets Indian PM Modi’s praise

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PM Modi said the amazing effort of Jagattarini “indeed shows us the power of Krishna Bhakti” and “I wish her all the best in this work.”

Indian-origin Nanotech pioneer Prof. Jagadish appointed as President of Australian Academy of Science

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He is acknowledged as a world leader in the research field of semiconductor optoelectronics.

‘Proud of you’: Ricky Ponting reacts as Shreyas Iyer becomes India’s 303rd Test cricketer

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Shreyas Iyer registered half-century as India dominated Day 1 of the ongoing first Test on Thursday.

Time machine, Ramayan and The Queen of Jaz gang Vaishnavi Anantha

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Ramayana is not just about Lord Rama defeating Ravana. It’s not about him being worshipped as God. It’s much more than that.

Big changes for 485 visa and international student visa holders returning to Australia, Here’ details

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This will allow current and former Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders whose visas expired on or after 1 February 2020 to re-apply for a new subclass 485 visa of the same duration as their original visa.

Australia lists ‘Hezbollah’, neo-Nazi outfit ‘The Base’ as terrorist organisations

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The decision acts upon the unanimous bipartisan recommendation of the PJCIS in its report in June that the existing listing of Hezbollah’s External Security Organisation be expanded to cover all of Hezbollah.

Indian-Australian Trailblazer Mathematician Prof. Asha Rao Inducted to Victorian Honour Roll of Women

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As the founding chair of Women in Maths, Prof. Rao has put in place several initiatives to improve gender equity within the mathematical sciences in Australia.

Have suggestions for ‘Australia-India Free Trade Agreement’ tell DFAT to make them count

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These can be confidential as well as public as DFAT may publish the suggestions on its website if you want otherwise can be handled in confidence.

Indian-Australian tea company named amongst Top 50 Food & Beverages startups

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Pradeep Dubey, based in Perth, is the co-founder of DeWine and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Tea Company.

Qantas starts direct flights between Melbourne and Delhi on 22 December

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Flights from Melbourne to Delhi will initially operate via Adelaide, while flights from Delhi to Melbourne will operate nonstop.

Australia ready to welcome back fully-vaccinated Visa Holders including International Students, Here’ details

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Travelers to Australia must comply with the quarantine requirements in the state or territory of their arrival, and any other state or territory to which they plan to travel.

Market Mantra: Australian shares at loss as miners and big banks sink

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“At a time when the fierce competition in the key home loan market is hurting the banks' margins substantially, one can expect the financial sector to remain under pressure for quite some time.”

Know ‘Historiography’ before you judge post-colonial Indian History

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If we take an example of Indian history, it is usually categorised into three periods ancient, medieval and modern, each having its own historiography.

RMB Café in court for underpaying International students

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Fair Work Inspector formed a belief that 13 workers, engaged variously as food and beverage attendants and cooks were underpaid.

No Quarantine For Fully-Vaccinated International Students in Victoria

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Under the Plan, priority has been given to students who need to return to Victoria to do practical work, including research, health, and medical students.

Indian-origin scientist awarded top science prize worth $1-million

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Sanjeev's technique is now being used for non-invasive laser surgeries and the development of a thin solar cell "coating" for buildings, cars, and even clothing.

“Let’s start afresh,”: Indian PM Modi announces to repeal all three farm laws

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"I urge farmers to return home to their families and let's start afresh."

Tim Paine steps down as Australia’s Test captain, after a sexting scandal

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"As background on my decision, nearly four years ago, I was involved in a text exchange with a then-colleague."

Alok Kulkarni wins 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award in Engineering from Monash University

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He is the Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of software company Cyara.

“India’s Digital revolution is rooted in democracy”: PM Modi at the inaugural Sydney Dialogue

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PM Modi said that the world must work together as it is ushered in a new era of opportunities for progress and prosperity.

Ind vs NZ, 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit star as hosts register nervy 5-wicket win

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And in the end, Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel managed to take India over the line.

Nearly all restrictions to lift for fully vaccinated Victorians, from 11:59 PM

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From this coming weekend, there’ll be no limits in the home and no caps or density limits for cafés and restaurants, fully vaccinated Victorians can hit the dance floor once again.

Australia announces a new Consulate-General and Centre of Excellence in India

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This Centre will provide a practical platform for Australia and India to work together to shape technology governance that aligns with our values and supports an open, inclusive and resilient Indo-Pacific.

Husband wants permanent resident wife to be deported from Australia back to India

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Naina filed a complaint against her husband with Police and it included a request for the husband to repay the wedding dowry and compensation. Kanwal claims his wife's demands are what initially caused some friction and things got worse after Naina received permanent residency in Australia.

Petrol, electricity and interest rates may go up in Australia, warns PM Morrison

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"Markets have “completely overreacted” to inflation data and the cash rate will not be increased for a couple of years."

Australian police arrests two on alleged slavery charge at a cake business in Sydney

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The accused were allegedly verbally abusive, threatening deportation, monitoring the victim’s phone calls to family offshore, and taking away their passport.

Google to invest $1 billion in Australia’s digital future

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This program will be delivered over a period of five-year and include initiatives to strengthen digital infrastructure, develop Australian technology and talent, and solve global and local challenges.

Indian-origin scientist named 2022 NSW Australian of the Year

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Veena is also an Australian Research Council laureate and has launched the world’s first e-waste micro-factory and a plastics micro-factory.

When Indian parents hire Band-Baja, not for your marriage but to celebrate school opening

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We have seen Band-Baja at Railway stations and Airports but this is just hilarious.

Driver fined for driving with mattresses tied to roof with bedsheets

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The car was a small four-door black sedan and the driver had recruited his friends to help him transport his bed.

Mitchell Marsh, Warner star as Australia defeat NZ to lift maiden T20 WC title

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In the end, Marsh and Glenn Maxwell guided Australia home by eight wickets.

Market Mantra: Is possibility of tougher curbs on mortgage lending on cards?

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Both APRA and the Reserve Bank of Australia will remain cautious before undertaking any measures that may tighten the condition of the economy any further.

No quarantine in NSW for fully vaccinated international students

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The second flight will bring in students from India and other South Asian countries as per the NSW government's schedule.

PM Morrison unveils Mahatma Gandhi statue at Australian Indian Community Centre

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"And to unveil a statue in honour of Mahatma Gandhi is a very important opportunity for us to reflect on that particular element of the relationship."

T20 WC: Magical Matt helps Australia win over Pak to set up final against NZ

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In the second last over, Hasan Ali dropped a simple catch of Wade, and it came to bite Pakistan, as Australia registered a win by five wickets.

Indian Ph.D. researchers studying in Australia win the most prestigious scholarship

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Their projects aim to solve the high energy usage of Internet of Things (IoT) communication networks and to improve petrochemical refinery wastewater treatment.

Rare records of 320,000 Punjabi soldiers from World War I released online

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In fact, Punjabi soldiers comprised of all Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs and made up almost a third of the British Indian armed forces.

Former Australian Prime Minister points finger at Narendra Modi for abolishing Article 370 in Kashmir

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On being pointed to human rights abuse in China, Mr. Keating diverted and instead pointed finger at India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Victorian Government never delivered promised ventilators to India

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Indian Ministry of External Affairs told The Australia Today, "Our requests were very specific to our friends, However, we would not comment on who promised what and whether those promises were 100% fulfilled."

International students’ entry to New Zealand in early 2022 is unlikely

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The protesting students claim that despite paying thousands of dollars and having valid work visas, Indian offshore migrants are fighting for their rights.

Should daily singing the Australian national anthem be made compulsory in schools?

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Many indigenous and migrant activists feel that the lyrics do not accurately represent them and their heritage.

51 per cent drop in international student applications at Australian universities

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"I cannot be clearer about our desire to get international students back into the country. They have been an incredible source of revenue for our institutions and other businesses," said Minister Tudge

Market Mantra: Australian shares on a roll despite CBA and Westpac raising their fixed interest mortgage rate

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Westpac shares were dumped in large numbers after it reported high expenses and full-year results missed targets.

Are you planning to watch Bollywood dhamaka “Sooryavanshi,” Here is what you should know

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Starting off from when Akshay Kumar was introduced in Simmba, Sooryavanshi traces the acts and serious antics of DCP Veer Sooryavanshi, the chief of the Anti-Terrorism Squad in India.

Australia achieves 80pc fully vaccinated status, find out what changes you

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"A vaccination program for children aged 5-11 years will be implemented if supported by upcoming regulatory decisions from the TGA and advice from ATAGI."

Diwali is not a Hindu festival, claims JNU researcher, but what do you think?

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Readers have questioned the logic and timing of publishing a "nonsense" piece on the day of Diwali.

Rahul Dravid appointed Team India head coach, to take charge from T20Is against NZ

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"The BCCI welcomes Rahul Dravid as the Head Coach of India's senior men team. Rahul has had an illustrious playing career and is one of the greats of the game."

Should Australia declare optional public holiday on Diwali?

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In countries such as the UK, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, Indian community leaders and Hindu organisations are demanding that the most important national festival of Hindus, Diwali, be considered for inclusion on the national calendar as a public holiday.

Is Elon Musk an easy target for left-wing activists?

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The way Musk works definitely makes him an easy target for Left activists and bureaucratic organisations that wish to 'wealth shame' or 'wealth guilt' the world's rich.

Aditya Chopra adopts ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ into musical for his Broadway debut as director

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I’m going back to my original vision of the story of DDLJ, a love story of an American boy and an Indian girl, a love story of two cultures…two worlds. But this time the medium is not cinema but theatre.

Market Mantra: Shares market fall while Australian dollar rises on inflation concerns

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Speculations of an interest rate rise due to rising worries, the upcoming RBA meeting on Melbourne Cup day will be particularly important.
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