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21 Jul

ऑस्ट्रेलिया में पंजाबी ट्रक चालकों के नस्लीय उत्पीड़न पर बढ़ी चिंता; मजबूत सुरक्षा की मांग तेज

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कैनबरा (राजीव शर्मा): ऑस्ट्रेलिया में पंजाबी ट्रक चालकों के खिलाफ नस्लीय भेदभाव (नस्लवाद) की नई रिपोर्टों ने व्यापक चिंता पैदा कर दी है। परिवहन समुदाय के सदस्यों का आरोप है कि देश के राजमार्गों (हाईवे) पर गाली-गलौज और डराना-धमकाना अब आम बात होती जा रही है। उद्योग संगठनों ने इन घटनाओं की कड़ी निंदा की है और चेतावनी दी है कि इस तरह की दुश्मनी न केवल ड्राइवरों की भलाई को प्रभावित करती है बल्कि सड़क सुरक्षा से भी समझौता कर सकती है। ऑस्ट्रेलियन ब्रॉडकास्टर एबीसी (ABC) द्वारा की गई एक जांच ने भारतीय मूल के ट्रक चालकों के कई…

09 Jul

प्रधानमंत्री ने ऑस्ट्रेलिया में भारतीय समुदाय को संबोधित किया

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नई दिल्ली(राजीव शर्मा):प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने आज मेलबर्न के मार्वल स्टेडियम में ऑस्ट्रेलिया में रह रहे भारतीय समुदाय के एक विशाल जनसमूह को संबोधित किया। विशेष सद्भावना के प्रतीक के रूप में ऑस्ट्रेलिया के प्रधानमंत्री माननीय एंथनी अल्बनीज़ भी इस प्रवासी भारतीय कार्यक्रम में शामिल हुए। अपने संबोधन में प्रधानमंत्री ने भारतीय समुदाय द्वारा किए गए आत्मीय स्वागत के लिए उनका आभार व्यक्त किया। उन्होंने प्रधानमंत्री अल्बनीज़ की गरिमामयी उपस्थिति तथा भारत-ऑस्ट्रेलिया संबंधों को सुदृढ़ बनाने, विशेषकर प्रवासी भारतीय समुदाय के कल्याण के प्रति उनकी दृढ़ प्रतिबद्धता के लिए उनका भी धन्यवाद किया। प्रधानमंत्री ने पिछले एक दशक में…

05 Mar

Balancing Act: PM Mark Carney Refuses to Rule Out Canadian Involvement in Iran Conflict

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Canberra (Rajeev Sharma) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has signaled a potential shift in Canada’s military posture, stating on Thursday that his government cannot "categorically rule out" participation in the intensifying conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Speaking during a high-profile diplomatic visit to Australia, Carney’s remarks underscore the growing pressure on Ottawa to support traditional allies despite significant reservations regarding the legality and unilateral nature of the current military campaign. While Carney emphasized that Canada is not currently a participant in the hostilities, he acknowledged the volatile nature of the situation. "One can never categorically rule…

03 Mar

Carney Touches Down in Sydney to Bolster Canada-Australia Trade and Defence Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsAustralia, Defence, Geopolitics, Mark Carney, Trade

Sydney (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Australia for a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at deepening bilateral collaboration in trade and national security. The Prime Minister landed in Sydney midday Tuesday local time (Monday evening in Canada), marking the start of a multi-city tour through the Commonwealth partner nation. The visit comes at a pivotal time for Indo-Pacific relations. Carney is scheduled to engage with prominent business leaders in Sydney before travelling to the capital, Canberra, on Thursday. In a rare honour for a visiting head of government, he is slated to address the Australian Parliament, where…

09 Dec

Buried in Silence: Rajwinder Singh Convicted in Murder of Toah Cordingley After Years on the Run

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Cairns, Australia ( National Times): The long-running investigation into the death of 24-year-old Toah Cordingley reached its decisive conclusion as Rajwinder Singh was found guilty of murder in an Australian court, ending a case that spanned continents, years of uncertainty, and an emotional search for justice. The tragedy began in 2018 when Toah left home to walk her dog along the quiet stretch of Wangeti Beach near Cairns. When she did not return, her family raised the alarm, triggering a community-wide search. The next morning, Toah’s body was discovered partially buried in the sand, a horrifying revelation that shattered the…

21 Sep

Australia, Canada, and UK Recognize Palestine, Call for End to Hamas

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National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom jointly announced their recognition of the State of Palestine, reaffirming support for a two-state solution in the Middle East. The coordinated move, declared in separate statements by Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese, Mark Carney, and Keir Starmer, emphasized that the recognition was meant to revive hopes for peace and not to reward Hamas, which they urged must disband immediately.Albanese called the recognition a historic acknowledgment of the Palestinian people’s long-held aspirations for independence, while Carney cited Canada’s decades-long support for a two-state solution as the foundation of its decision. Starmer…