Western Australia (WA) has taken a significant step toward formally recognizing cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity, with final consultations for the proposed WA Multicultural Act closing on February 15, 2026. …
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India–Australia Ties Deepen Across Defense, Education and Trade as High Commissioner Gopal Baglay Concludes Tenure
by Pooja Bhardwaj 4 minutes readIndia’s High Commissioner to Australia, Gopal Baglay, concluded his tenure on January 31, 2026, after a period marked by expanded bilateral cooperation across defense, education, trade, space and people-to-people engagement. …
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U.S. FORGE Initiative Targets China’s Critical Minerals Dominance, India Joins Bloc
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 5 minutes readThe United States announced on Wednesday the launch of the Forum on Resource, Geostrategic Engagement (FORGE), a new trade bloc aimed at reducing China’s grip on critical minerals by partnering …
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India–Canada Uranium Deal, Trade Talks May Advance During Prime Minister Carney’s Expected March Visit
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readWhen Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits India in March, the prospects for signing a long-discussed uranium supply agreement appear strong. India and Canada have been finalizing modalities for the …
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Australia and India Mark National Days with Flag Raising in Western Australia
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readAustralia Day and India’s Republic Day were jointly marked on January 26, 2026, at a flag raising ceremony at the Indian Community Centre (ICC) in Perth, bringing together government leaders, …
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India’s Republic Day Celebrated in Australia with Global Messages and International Partnerships
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readIndia’s 77th Republic Day was celebrated across Australia on January 26, 2026, with official events held at Indian missions in Canberra, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. These events reflected the country’s …
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From Australia and New Zealand to Fiji and Pacific Islands, Hindi Finds a Collective Voice in Brisbane
by Pooja Bhardwaj 8 minutes readThe High Commission of India in Canberra, in collaboration with the Consulate of India in Brisbane, organized the Inaugural Pacific Region Hindi Conference on January 16, 2026, at VOCO in …
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Can Circle Kabaddi Rebound in 2026? Punjabi Diaspora Pins Hopes on Reform and Revival
by Prabhjot Singh 8 minutes readCan members of the overseas Punjabi community imagine North America, Europe, or Australasia without a kabaddi tournament for the entirety of 2026? At first glance, such a prospect appears unlikely. …
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US Lawmakers Say India–US Partnership Could Shape a Century of Peace, Warn Against Russia and China Influence
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readUS Representative Rich McCormick, co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, has said the United States and India have the potential to “usher” in a new generation …
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India Joins US-Led Talks on Critical Minerals as Secretary Bessent Pushes Supply Chain Security
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 3 minutes readUS Treasury Secretary Scott K H Bessent on January 12 convened a high-level meeting of finance ministers in Washington to discuss ways to secure and diversify global supply chains for …