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‘One and only Scott Morrison’ sends Diwali greetings from Glasgow
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sent his Diwali greetings to the Indian community in Australia. “My warmest greetings to...
Vatican extends best wishes for the ‘Hindu feast of Deepavali’
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue has released a message wishing all Hindus on the occasion of Deepavali, also known...
Australia’s name originated from The Mahabharat: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Hindu spiritual leader Ravi Shankar has suggested that Australia's name has originated from the Sanskrit word Astralaya (Astra- Alaya), which...
Australia recognises Covaxin, which is not approved by WHO yet
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has determined that India's Covaxin will be 'recognised' to establish a traveller's vaccination status. Australia's...
Australia allows quarantine free travel bubble for students and tourists, from yet another country
Australia will open quarantine-free entry to fully vaccinated Singaporeans from 21 November. Fully vaccinated Singaporeans will be able to travel...
Subclass 300 Visa holders allowed to enter and remain in Australia until 2022
Australia has passed Migration Amendment (Prospective Marriage Visas) Regulations 2021 to allow Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) holders to enter...
PM Modi meets Pope Francis; extends invitation to visit India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Pope Francis, head of the Sovereign of the Vatican City State, at...
Canada Cabinet Reshuffle: Indian-origin Anita Anand takes charge as Canada’s New Defence Minister
In a major move, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau carried out a cabinet shuffle, naming women to various posts....
Indian High Commissioner in NZ draws flak from diaspora activists
A New Zealand academic has expressed concerns that a social media post by the Indian High Commission could be construed...
‘This is huge’: Australia permits S48 barred applicants to apply skilled visa onshore
The Federal Australian government has amended the legislation to allow people with S48 bar to apply onshore for certain visa...
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