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Mohali-born former municipal councillor Sahibee Anand has been appointed as the Regional Convenor for North East England of the Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party UK (OFBJP UK), highlighting the expanding role and influence of the Indian diaspora abroad. The appointment was announced by Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat, President of OFBJP UK, as part of efforts to strengthen regional leadership and enhance grassroots outreach across the UK. North East England is home to a rapidly growing Indian-origin community, including professionals, students, and entrepreneurs. Anand brings with him significant political and organisational experience, having served as a councillor in the Mohali Municipal…
Why Community, Compassion, and Collective Care Matter More Than Ever. On Sunday, 14 December, Sydney experienced an event we never expected to see on our shores, a shooting at Bondi Beach that has shaken our city and our country. Even if you weren’t there, even if you didn’t personally know someone affected, the impact of a public, violent, and terrifying event reverberates through all of us. It unsettles our sense of safety, challenges our assumptions about the world, and leaves many feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or heartbreakingly numb. In times like these, community becomes not just important – but essential. A…
The NSW Police Force and Cumberland City Council will launch a new crime prevention strategy on Tuesday 9 December 2025, aimed at providing more support for multi-cultural communities in Sydney’s South West. Under the strategy, the NSWPF signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cumberland City Council, which will see a digital notice board containing crime prevention strategies in different languages, a designated safe zone for community members to exchange second hand goods, and a Multicultural Service Desk (MSD) which will provide information to communities about crime, as well as connecting people with the right support services. The Auburn Police…
Sydney. The International Gita Mahotsav 2025, organised with the aim of spreading the eternal message of the Bhagavad Gita across the world, concluded on a magnificent note in Australia. The Association of Haryanvis in Australia (AHA) organised this festival in collaboration with the High Commission of India in Canberra, Swami Vivekanand Cultural Centre in Sydney, ICCR in Australia, and the Consulate General of India in Sydney. Held throughout November, the festival featured four international competitions – Essay Competition, Gita Quiz, Shloka Recitation Competition, and Painting & Colouring Competition – which saw enthusiastic participation from hundreds of contestants across various countries…
Meeting to be co-chaired by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education, Hon Jason Clare MP, Australian Minister for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Education, and Hon. Mr. Andrew Giles MP, Australian Minister for Skills & Training India–Australia Cooperation set to deepen with discussions on Shaping Future Education and Skill Ecosystems; New MoUs and LoIs to Boost Research and Industry-Academia Partnerships UGC to issue a letter of Intent to University of New South Wales, a globally high-ranking Australian university, for establishing its campus in India. India–Australia collaboration to strengthen Early Childhood…
I am deeply concerned by reports of an assault on an Indian-Australian man at Westfield Parramatta, including allegations the attack was racially motivated. No one in our state should ever be targeted or intimidated because of their background or identity. On behalf of the NSW Government I express our support for the victim and his family at what must be an incredibly distressing time. I welcome the NSW Police investigation into this incident, and I encourage anyone with information to come forward. Racism has no place in our state and we will always call it out when we see it.…
Today, it was a moment of immense pride and spiritual fulfillment as a delegation from Punjab, led by Hon’ble Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, presented the History lesson of Hind Di Chaadar to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. This gesture symbolizes the eternal message of peace, sacrifice, and universal brotherhood embodied by Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, who laid down his life to uphold the freedom of faith and protect the dignity of humanity. Revered as Hind Di Chaadar—the Shield of India—Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s unparalleled martyrdom remains a beacon of courage…
Sydney, SoftLabs was honoured to be recognised as a Finalist in the Technologies category at the prestigious NSW Export Awards 2025, held on 30 October at The Star, Sydney. Now in its 63rd year, the annual awards, hosted by the Export Council of Australia, recognised businesses across 14 national and 4 state categories. The NSW Export Awards celebrate the achievements of organisations across New South Wales that drive innovation, sustainability, and global trade excellence. SoftLabs’ recognition in the National Category highlights its continued success in delivering innovative enterprise software solutions and digital transformation services to clients in Australia and overseas.…
In a visionary step toward promoting global harmony, inclusive dialogue, and community welfare, S. Manu Singh, Padma Shri Harbhajan Singh, and Hon’ble Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann have jointly announced the establishment of a world-class interfaith institution dedicated to geopolitical discourse, interreligious understanding, and humanitarian progress. The institution will be founded in the revered name of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru, whose supreme sacrifice stands as a timeless beacon of religious freedom, peace, and human rights. This initiative aims to create a global platform where scholars, diplomats, faith leaders, and policymakers can engage in meaningful discussions…