Mumbai, July 17 In a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government at the Centre, Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Friday asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has yet to meet fasting Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk, despite the latter raising the same concerns over the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak […]
From the rich spices of South India to the vibrant rhythms of Brazil, Hornsby Shire is set to become a global cultural hub when Taste of Harmony returns this September. The free community festival, hosted by Hornsby Shire Council, invites visitors to experience a day of international cuisine, colourful cultural performances, interactive workshops and family […]
New Delhi: Sonam Wangchuk is one of India’s most respected engineers, education reformers and environmental innovators. Hailing from the cold desert region of Ladakh, Wangchuk has spent more than three decades developing sustainable solutions for education, water conservation and climate change, earning international recognition for his work. Born on September 1, 1966, in Uleytokpo village […]
New Delhi, July 16 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday showed solidarity with agitating activist Sonam Wangchuk at his protest site at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, suggesting that the engineer-turned-activist from Ladakh should be appointed the Education Minister to end irregularities in exams. Kejriwal’s surprise appearance at Wangchuk’s protest site coincided […]
Mumbai, July 16 Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday targeted the BJP-led central government over noted educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s fast-unto-death, alleging that the Centre was ignoring a legitimate public movement while prioritising political interests. As Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike entered its 19th day, Thackeray expressed concern over his deteriorating […]
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is proud to announce that acclaimed actor and humanitarian Rani Mukerji will be conferred the prestigious Honorary Doctor of Letters by La Trobe University during the 2026 edition of the festival. The honorary degree will be presented at a special ceremony on 14 August 2026 at Federation Square in […]
The NSW Minns Labor Government has called on the Liberal and National parties to explain what it describes as the continued targeting of the Australian-Indian community, following renewed comments by Coalition frontbencher Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price regarding migration. In a media release issued on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, Premier Chris Minns and Acting Minister for […]
Indian Passport, Visa and OCI Services in Australia Remain Temporarily Suspended Many members of the Indian community across Australia have been seeking clarity regarding the temporary suspension of Indian Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services. Here is the latest verified information available. Indian CPV services provided through VFS Global in Australia have been temporarily suspended […]
New Delhi, July 15 The Delhi High Court on Wednesday set aside the technical evaluation process for outsourcing Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services at Indian Missions in Abu Dhabi (The UAE), Kuwait, Singapore and Canberra (Australia), holding that the assessment of bidders was vitiated by “arbitrariness, irrationality and lack of transparency” in violation of […]
New Delhi, July 14 India and Belgium on Tuesday discussed ways to expand cooperation across trade, investment, technology, logistics and workforce mobility. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had an excellent meeting with David Clarinval, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment, Economy, and Agriculture of Belgium. “We also exchanged views on the transformative potential […]