Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced new appointments to the advisory board of the Australian Government’s Centre for Australia-India Relations, bringing expertise across science, technology, investment, business and community engagement. Internationally recognised UNSW scientist Professor Veena Sahajwalla has been appointed to the board, alongside AirTrunk founder and CEO Robin Khuda and Adarsh Australia director Faz […]
As of 26 August 2026, India’s official visa portal states that foreign nationals and OCI/eOCI cardholders must complete the e-Arrival Card, and that all passengers must complete the Air Suvidha Self-Declaration Form before reaching the immigration counters. The e-Arrival Card can be submitted online within 72 hours before arrival. (Indian Visa Online) The OCI point […]
By Indranil Halder Empty Jar & The Jam Boy is a sweeping work of historical fiction that exposes the magnificent rise and tragic hollowings of colonial Bengal. The “Empty Jar” serves as a powerful metaphor for the behemoth province of Bengal. Once a global titan of wealth, millennia of civilization, and thriving international trade, Bengal attracted merchants from […]
By Aditya Kumar One of the most pressing global problems of the 21st century, climate change calls for immediate action in the form of policies that take into account both environmental sustainability and economic transformation. The European Green Deal is one of the most ambitious policy agendas that will help the European Union (EU) become […]
By Aditya Kumar The relationship between caste, gender, and political representation in India is critically examined through a combination of the visual and the political science approach. It transcends a purely data-driven approach in its attempt to comprehend how the existing social orders, institutional structures and cultural practices dictate who gains access to political power. […]
Just days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia, an online threat targeting the Indian leader has prompted an investigation by the Australian authorities. The probe was launched following a disturbing comment posted on social media in response to an event promoting PM Modi’s Melbourne visit beginning July 8. Posted from an account […]
The Government of India has introduced two major digital initiatives aimed at improving governance, streamlining services, and enhancing convenience for overseas Indians and organisations receiving foreign contributions. Union Home Minister Amit Shah officially launched the FCRA 2.0 portal and the new e-OCI Card platform, describing the initiatives as another step towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s […]
This marks a historic shift. For more than a century, England had consistently remained the leading source of foreign-born residents in Australia. The latest figures reflect changing migration patterns and the growing presence of Indian communities across the country. The data also highlights strong growth trends. The Indian-born population has recorded the largest increase since […]
ndian diplomatic missions across the world marked the festival of Holi with vibrant celebrations, spreading the festival’s message of harmony, optimism and unity among diverse communities. In Ulaanbaatar, the Embassy of India in Mongolia organised a unique “Phoolon Ki Holi” (Holi with Flowers) celebration at its premises. The colourful event brought together members of the […]
The successful conclusion of negotiations on the EU–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) comes at a time of major geopolitical and economic shifts, with both sides seeking to recalibrate their partnership amid an increasingly uncertain global environment, according to an article published by the European Policy Centre (EPC). The analysis notes that the European Union has […]
