Dr Ramya Raman has been elected President-elect of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, placing the highly respected Perth-based specialist GP on course to lead Australia’s largest professional general practice organisation. Dr Raman will formally assume the presidency at the RACGP Annual General Meeting on 19 November 2026, succeeding current President Dr Michael Wright […]
An excellent initiative by Dr S. Janakiraman, Consul General of India in Sydney, brought together senior Australian leaders, parliamentarians, dignitaries and a large gathering of the Indian diaspora to celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day. The official reception and cultural event was hosted by Dr Janakiraman and Mrs Valarmathi at the International Convention Centre Sydney on […]
South Australia Police are investigating the theft of six sacred marble Hindu deity statues from a temple in Adelaide’s north-eastern suburbs, an incident that has deeply concerned members of the local Hindu community. The statues were stolen during a break-in at the Adelaide Hindu Temple on Peat Avenue, Holden Hill, shortly before 5am on Monday, 10 […]
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has reaffirmed the Australian Government’s commitment to protecting migrant workers and tackling racism directed at Indian-origin truck drivers, following growing concerns within the Indian community over racial abuse and intimidation. In an interview with NDTV, Minister Burke acknowledged reports of racial slurs, verbal harassment and even death threats directed at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Australia is preparing to welcome Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for a landmark three-day visit from 8 to 10 July 2026, as the two nations take another major step towards strengthening one of the Indo-Pacific’s most important strategic partnerships. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host Prime Minister Modi in Melbourne for the Australia-India Annual […]
ALDI Australia has removed a range of bath mats featuring images of Hindu deities after concerns were raised by members of the Hindu community, a move welcomed by Federal Member for Parramatta Andrew Charlton MP. The products, which included bathroom floor mats displaying images of Hindu Gods such as Lord Shiva, attracted criticism from members […]
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Momentum in key India-US security frameworks, including the Quad and the two-plus-two dialogue, is slowing as bilateral strains weigh on confidence-building efforts in the Indo-Pacific, an influential American lawmaker warned. Mark Warner, chairman of the powerful Senate Intelligence Committee, said traditional diplomatic and security mechanisms require sustained political focus but have […]