# australian news (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover australian news. Page: Feed: --- ## [India rolls out ICT track theme at BRICS meet](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99047) _2026-08-21 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ Pune, Aug 21 Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Friday introduced the theme of ‘Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future’, and its four pillars — sustainable and resilient digital and ICT ecosystems; cybersecurity and trustworthy ICT; digital skilling and capacity building; and innovation, startups and entrepreneurship at the BRICS ministerial meeting… ## [Journey into the captivating world of Empty Jar & The Jam Boy](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99044) _2026-08-21 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ 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 \[…\] ## [Six Sacred Hindu Deity Statues Stolen from Adelaide Temple, Police Appeal for Information](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99040) _2026-08-21 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ 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 \[…\] ## [Chris Minns chooses India for first overseas mission as NSW Premier](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99031) _2026-08-20 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ NSW Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will travel to India later this month, leading a high-level mission aimed at strengthening trade, investment, education and cultural ties between New South Wales and India. The official delegation will visit New Delhi and Mumbai from 31 August to 3 September 2026. The visit will be Mr \[…\] ## [Men’s Hockey World Cup: Harmanpreet, Abhishek Brace as India Beat Pakistan 5-3](https://punjabexpress.com.au/mens-hockey-world-cup-harmanpreet-abhishek-brace-as-india-beat-pakistan-5-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mens-hockey-world-cup-harmanpreet-abhishek-brace-as-india-beat-pakistan-5-3) _2026-08-19 · akash upadhyay · Punjab Express_ Amstelveen, August 19: Captain Harmanpreet Singh and forward Abhishek scored two goals each as India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in a thrilling encounter at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 on Wednesday. The victory at the Wagener Hockey Stadium secured India’s place in the next stage of the tournament. Harmanpreet converted penalty corners in \[…\] The post Men’s Hockey World Cup:… ## [Reviving Hope, Restoring Dignity: Gurudev’s Humanitarian Journey in Maharashtra](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99023) _2026-08-19 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ In Maharashtra’s farmer-suicide prone belt, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar once stood before farmers and asked for an unusual guru dakshina: a promise that they would not take their own lives. For farmer Sanjay Manikdarkar, that plea came when he was “tired of life and on the verge of committing suicide.” Today, he cultivates his \[…\] ## [Finding Your Guru](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99020) _2026-08-18 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ As the full moon of Guru Purnima rises, a day dedicated to honoring the guiding forces in our lives, many find themselves wondering: how does one find a true Guru? In this insightful column, Sadhguru – a spiritual guru, global mystic and visionary, dismantles our usual notions of finding a Guru and reveals a deeper \[…\] ## [Why India’s EV transition differs from West](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99017) _2026-08-16 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ New Delhi, Aug 16 India’s transport sector comprises a diverse mix of two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, buses, trains, and passenger cars, each of which is expected to electrify at a different pace, and thus distinguishes the country’s transition to electric mobility from that of Europe and the US, where it is largely driven by cars, according to \[…\] ## [Rani Mukerji awarded Honorary Doctorate by La Trobe University](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99013) _2026-08-14 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ Melbourne, Australia: Acclaimed Indian actor and humanitarian Rani Mukerji has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) by La Trobe University, Australia in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, humanitarian work and social advocacy. The honorary doctorate was conferred on 14 August during the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). One of the most… ## [ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸ਼ੇਰਗਿੱਲ ਅਕਾਲੀ ਦਲ ਦੇ ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ ਸਪੋਕਸਪਰਸਨ ਨਿਯੁਕਤ](https://punjabexpress.com.au/sikandar-shergill-appointed-as-akali-dal-district-spokesperson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sikandar-shergill-appointed-as-akali-dal-district-spokesperson) _2026-08-13 · G kamboj · Punjab Express_ ਪਟਿਆਲਾ, 13 ਅਗਸਤ (ਕੰਬੋਜ)- ਸ਼੍ਰੋਮਣੀ ਅਕਾਲੀ ਦਲ ਹਾਈ ਕਮਾਂਡ ਦੇ ਆਦੇਸ਼ ‘ਤੇ ਸ. ਜਗਮੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਹਰਿਆਊ ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਤੇ ਹਲਕਾ ਸਮਾਣਾ ਇੰਚਾਰਜ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸ਼ੇਰਗਿੱਲ ਪਿੰਡ ਖੇੜੀ ਭੀਮਾ ਨੂੰ ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ ਪਟਿਆਲਾ ਦਾ ਬੁਲਾਰਾ (ਸਪੋਕਸਪਰਸਨ) ਨਿਯੁਕਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ। ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਵਲੋਂ ਸੁਖਬੀਰ ਬਾਦਲ ਤੇ ਜਗਮੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਹਰਿਆਊ ਦਾ ਤਹਿਦਿਲੋਂ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ \[…\] The post ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸ਼ੇਰਗਿੱਲ ਅਕਾਲੀ ਦਲ ਦੇ ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ ਸਪੋਕਸਪਰਸਨ ਨਿਯੁਕਤ appeared first on… ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Q6saYUw8SuVS) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Science, Visual & Performing Arts – A Multilingual Confluence 2026](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99008) _2026-08-07 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ Event Details Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026 Time: 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Inaugural Ceremony at 12:30 PM followed by a science exhibition tour at 1:00 pm with another round of Science exhibition tour at 4:30 PM) Venue: S P Jain School of Global Management, 15 Carter Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141, Sydney, Australia… ## [Melbourne August 2026](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99006) _2026-08-06 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ ## [National August 2026](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99004) _2026-08-06 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ ## [Salman Khan recollects jail time: Small area, 50-60 people, Indian style commode, lizards](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=99001) _2026-08-06 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently recollected his time in jail, and spoke about facing the difficulties that prisoners often face in the jails. The actor recently went to the streaming reality show ‘Alliance’ to see his brother Sohail Khan. A promo from the show has gone viral on the Internet, and it shows Salman talking \[…\] ## [Allianz Partners renews Foodbank partnership to support international students](https://www.indusage.com.au/?p=98998) _2026-08-06 · Indian newspaper Sydney · Indus Age_ PERTH, 30 July 2026: Allianz Partners has renewed its partnership with Foodbank for a further three years, reinforcing its commitment to helping address the cost-of-living pressures facing international students in Australia. The renewed partnership was highlighted today at Murdoch University in Perth as the Allianz Partners and Foodbank International Student market stall series marked 12 months… ## [Farmers Back Ethanol, Seek Farmer-Centric Policy in Meeting with Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan](https://punjabexpress.com.au/farmers-back-ethanol-seek-farmer-centric-policy-in-meeting-with-agriculture-minister-shivraj-singh-chouhan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=farmers-back-ethanol-seek-farmer-centric-policy-in-meeting-with-agriculture-minister-shivraj-singh-chouhan) _2026-08-04 · akash upadhyay · Punjab Express_ New Delhi, Aug. 4: A delegation of the All India Kisan Coordination Committee (AIKCC) met Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, expressing strong support for ethanol production while urging the government to ensure the policy remains farmer-centric and guarantees fair, remunerative prices for agricultural produce. The minister assured the delegation that the \[…\]… ## [CWG 2026: Harjinder Kaur Wins Silver in Women’s 69kg Weightlifting](https://punjabexpress.com.au/cwg-2026-harjinder-kaur-wins-silver-in-womens-69kg-weightlifting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cwg-2026-harjinder-kaur-wins-silver-in-womens-69kg-weightlifting) _2026-07-28 · akash upadhyay · Punjab Express_ India’s Harjinder Kaur continued the country’s impressive run in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games 2026 by winning the silver medal in the women’s 69kg category in Glasgow. Harjinder recorded a combined lift of 227kg, successfully lifting 101kg in the snatch and 126kg in the clean and jerk to secure a place on the podium. Canada’s \[…\] The post CWG 2026: Harjinder Kaur Wins Silver in Women’s… ## [PM Modi Constitutes Nandan Nilekani-led Task Force to Overhaul Examination System](https://punjabexpress.com.au/pm-modi-constitutes-nandan-nilekani-led-task-force-to-overhaul-examination-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pm-modi-constitutes-nandan-nilekani-led-task-force-to-overhaul-examination-system) _2026-07-26 · akash upadhyay · Punjab Express_ New Delhi, July 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the formation of a high-powered task force, led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, to recommend comprehensive reforms aimed at making India’s examination system more transparent, reliable and technology-driven. The Prime Minister said the recommendations of the task force would guide the government in implementing \[…\] The… ## [Aged Parent visa limbo: Her husband died while waiting. Then her visa was refused](https://punjabexpress.com.au/aged-parent-visa-limbo-her-husband-died-while-waiting-then-her-visa-was-refused/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aged-parent-visa-limbo-her-husband-died-while-waiting-then-her-visa-was-refused) _2026-07-22 · akash upadhyay · Punjab Express_ After years of waiting for an Aged Parent visa, some families are facing refusals when the primary applicant dies before a decision is made. Affected applicants and migration experts are calling for greater consistency, transparency and compassion, while the Department of Home Affairs says all applicants must meet the legal criteria both when they apply \[…\] The post Aged Parent visa limbo: Her… ## [Rahul Gandhi Released After Brief Detention as Congress Protest Near PM’s Residence Ends in Police Action](https://punjabexpress.com.au/rahul-gandhi-released-after-brief-detention-as-congress-protest-near-pms-residence-ends-in-police-action/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rahul-gandhi-released-after-brief-detention-as-congress-protest-near-pms-residence-ends-in-police-action) _2026-07-21 · akash upadhyay · Punjab Express_ New Delhi, July 21: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was released after being briefly detained by Delhi Police during a high-profile protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg on Tuesday. Several senior Opposition leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress MPs and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, \[…\] The post Rahul… ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/X8JDAjOnVbj8) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Delhi Police Accused of Excessive Force During Parliament March; CJP, Sonam Wangchuk Vow to Continue Protest](https://punjabexpress.com.au/delhi-police-accused-of-excessive-force-during-parliament-march-cjp-sonam-wangchuk-vow-to-continue-protest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=delhi-police-accused-of-excessive-force-during-parliament-march-cjp-sonam-wangchuk-vow-to-continue-protest) _2026-07-20 · akash upadhyay · Punjab Express_ New Delhi, July 21: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke has accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force against students during a march from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament, alleging that peaceful protesters were subjected to a lathi-charge. Addressing the media, Dipke said the organisers decided to halt the march midway to avoid further \[…\] The post Delhi Police Accused of… ## [‘ਆਪ’ ਲੀਡਰ ਵਲੋਂ ਅਪਾਹਜ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ’ਤੇ ਜਾਨਲੇਵਾ ਹਮਲਾ, ਰਿਵਾਲਵਰ ਨਾਲ ਚਲਾਏ ਫਾਇਰ](https://punjabexpress.com.au/aap-leader-attacked-handicapped-person-open-fire-with-revolver/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aap-leader-attacked-handicapped-person-open-fire-with-revolver) _2026-07-19 · G kamboj · Punjab Express_ ਪਟਿਆਲਾ, 19 ਜੁਲਾਈ (ਪ੍ਰਤਿਨਿਧੀ)- ਇਥੋਂ ਲਾਗਲੇ ਪਿੰਡ ਰਾਮਗੜ੍ਹ ਵਿਖੇ ਇਕ ਅਪਾਹਜ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਜਿਸਦੀ ਕਿ ਇਕ ਲੱਤ ਨਹੀਂ ’ਤੇ ਪਿੰਡ ਦੇ ਹੀ ਇਕ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਵਲੋਂ ਜਾਨਲੇਵਾ ਹਮਲਾ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਤੇ ਸਗੋਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਰਿਵਾਲਵਰ ਨਾਲ ਉਸ ’ਤੇ ਫਾਇਰ ਵੀ ਕੀਤੇ ਤੇ ਅਪਾਹਜ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਨੂੰ ਬੂਰੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਕੁੱਟਿਆ, ਜੋ ਕਿ ਰਜਿੰਦਰ \[…\] The post ‘ਆਪ’ ਲੀਡਰ ਵਲੋਂ ਅਪਾਹਜ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ’ਤੇ ਜਾਨਲੇਵਾ ਹਮਲਾ, ਰਿਵਾਲਵਰ ਨਾਲ ਚਲਾਏ ਫਾਇਰ appeared first on Punjab Express . ## [ਸੋਨਮ ਵਾਂਗਚੁਕ ਦੀ ਭੁੱਖ ਹੜਤਾਲ ਨੇ ਫੜਿਆ ਜ਼ੋਰ, ਸਿਹਤ ਨੂੰ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਵਧੀ](https://punjabexpress.com.au/%e0%a8%b8%e0%a9%8b%e0%a8%a8%e0%a8%ae-%e0%a8%b5%e0%a8%be%e0%a8%82%e0%a8%97%e0%a8%9a%e0%a9%81%e0%a8%95-%e0%a8%a6%e0%a9%80-%e0%a8%ad%e0%a9%81%e0%a9%b1%e0%a8%96-%e0%a8%b9%e0%a9%9c%e0%a8%a4%e0%a8%be/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25e0%25a8%25b8%25e0%25a9%258b%25e0%25a8%25a8%25e0%25a8%25ae-%25e0%25a8%25b5%25e0%25a8%25be%25e0%25a8%2582%25e0%25a8%2597%25e0%25a8%259a%25e0%25a9%2581%25e0%25a8%2595-%25e0%25a8%25a6%25e0%25a9%2580-%25e0%25a8%25ad%25e0%25a9%2581%25e0%25a9%25b1%25e0%25a8%2596-%25e0%25a8%25b9%25e0%25a9%259c%25e0%25a8%25a4%25e0%25a8%25be) _2026-07-16 · akash upadhyay · Punjab Express_ ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ, 16 ਜੁਲਾਈ: ਪ੍ਰਸਿੱਧ ਸਿੱਖਿਆਵਿਦ ਅਤੇ ਸਮਾਜਿਕ ਕਾਰਕੁਨ ਸੋਨਮ ਵਾਂਗਚੁਕ ਦੀ ਅਣਮਿੱਥੀ ਭੁੱਖ ਹੜਤਾਲ ਹੁਣ ਦੇਸ਼ ਭਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਚਰਚਾ ਦਾ ਵਿਸ਼ਾ ਬਣ ਗਈ ਹੈ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਸਿਹਤ ਨੂੰ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਚਿੰਤਾਵਾਂ ਵਧਣ ਦੇ ਮੱਦੇਨਜ਼ਰ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਹਾਈ ਕੋਰਟ ਨੇ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਅਧਿਕਾਰੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਨਿਯਮਿਤ ਡਾਕਟਰੀ ਨਿਗਰਾਨੀ ਯਕੀਨੀ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਦੇ ਨਿਰਦੇਸ਼ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਹਨ। ਡਾਕਟਰਾਂ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ, ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਵਰਤ \[…\] The post ਸੋਨਮ ਵਾਂਗਚੁਕ ਦੀ ਭੁੱਖ ਹੜਤਾਲ ਨੇ ਫੜਿਆ ਜ਼ੋਰ, ਸਿਹਤ ਨੂੰ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਵਧੀ appeared first…