The Indian Navy will commission three indigenously-built frontline platforms - frigate Dunagiri, survey vessel Sanshodhak, and ASW-SWC Agray - in Kolkata on Sunday. PM Narendra Modi will preside over the ceremony, highlighting India's growing naval capabilities.
India successfully tested its indigenous 120-mm vehicle-mounted mortar system, 'Garudastra', in Madhya Pradesh. Developed by Nibe Ltd, the system boasts high rate of fire, precision engagement using GPS/laser guidance, and rapid shoot-and-scoot capabilities.
The Indian Army has ordered 450 NAGASTRA-1R loitering munitions from SDAL. This move reflects the global trend of drones evolving into strategic weapons capable of deep strikes, economic disruption, and power projection, as seen in Ukraine's recent assaults on Russian oil infrastructure and Iran's long-range deployments.
India will commission three indigenously built warships – INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray – on June 21 in Kolkata. Presided over by PM Modi, these platforms aim to enhance the Navy's combat, surveillance, and anti-submarine capabilities, boosting blue-water operations and maritime security.
The Pertame Language Nest in Alice Springs is an immersion program for children aged 0-5, aiming to revive the Southern Arrernte language. The organization plans to establish an independent school by 2029 to continue the immersion model.
Eight Indigenous directors have been removed from Queensland cultural institutions, including QPAC, State Library, Museum, and QAGOMA, sparking allegations of "Project Invisibility" by the LNP government to sideline First Nations leaders from public boards. Some directors were sacked mid-term without reason, leading to concerns about silencing dissenting voices and a return to "white, anglicised" policies.
India's Navy faces a growing submarine threat from Pakistan and China. To counter this, the Navy urgently needs to expand its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter fleet, as current numbers are insufficient for its vast maritime responsibilities.
India is transforming its artillery with indigenous systems like ATAGS and Pinaka, moving towards long-range precision strikes and 'non-contact warfare'. This modernization, involving both public and private sectors, aims to establish India as a global firepower superpower.
Indian firm SMPP has partnered with European defense giant KNDS to locally manufacture loitering munitions. This collaboration brings advanced systems like Colibri, Larinae, Veloce, and Rodeur to India, enhancing its defense capabilities.
Pauline Hanson delivered a combative address at the National Press Club, attacking multiculturalism, climate change, and transgender rights. Journalist Margo Kingston discusses the significance of this speech as the potential start of Hanson's federal campaign.
The sacred Lal Lal Falls in Victoria, Australia, have reportedly run dry due to upstream dams owned by Chinese property owner Tianyu Wool. Indigenous groups and environmental advocates claim the dams, which have allegedly expanded significantly, are hoarding water, impacting the cultural significance of the falls and the local ecosystem. Water authorities are investigating, but locals report a lack of discretionary water releases.
Pauline Hanson addresses her new MP's comments on immigration and Indigenous flags. The Albanese government offers concessions on capital gains tax changes. Iran plans maritime fees in the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine drones strike Moscow, and Lionel Messi's family requests "humanity" amid health reports.
A Canadian company, K2 Gold, has received approval for gold exploration at Conglomerate Mesa in California, sparking a conflict with Indigenous tribes and environmentalists who view the area as sacred and ecologically vital. The project, approved by the Bureau of Land Management, is seen by some as a new gold rush facilitated by relaxed regulations, while others highlight potential economic benefits for the small town of Lone Pine.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has spoken with new Farrer MP David Farley regarding his apparent divergence from party policy on immigration intake and the flying of Indigenous flags. Farley's past statements on immigration and his intention to fly multiple flags conflicted with One Nation's platform, leading Hanson to address the issues directly.
The article discusses India's pursuit of self-reliance in defence, drawing lessons from Iran's missile and drone strategy and Ukraine's drone improvisation. It highlights India's diverse defence ecosystem and tailored approach, citing Operation Sindoor as an example of indigenous system success.
A coroner has found that the initial police investigation into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines in NSW was deeply flawed and hindered by racism. The Gomeroi teen's body was found on train tracks near Tamworth, and police quickly ruled it a suicide, a finding now disputed.
A coroner has found the initial police investigation into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines in NSW was deeply flawed and hindered by racism. The Gomeroi teen's body was found on train tracks near Tamworth, and police quickly ruled it a suicide, a finding now disputed.
The death of 17-year-old Indigenous teenager Mark Anthony Haines, whose body was found on railway tracks in NSW in 1988, remains unsolved after a 24-day coronial inquest. His family maintains he was placed on the tracks, and the coroner acknowledged community members may hold undisclosed knowledge.
The 38-year mystery surrounding the death of Indigenous teenager Mark Anthony Haines, found on railway tracks in NSW in 1988, continues despite a 24-day coronial inquest. The coroner expressed regret that greater clarity was not achieved, acknowledging the family's belief of foul play and the possibility of withheld community knowledge.
In the remote Gulf community of Doomadgee, Australia, cases of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) and its precursor, Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF), have nearly doubled since 2020. Despite a coronial inquest's recommendations and implemented reforms focusing on hygiene and access to care, the number of patients requiring monthly penicillin injections has risen significantly, prompting concerns about systemic failures and the root causes of the preventable disease.
First Nations artist Miss Kaninna expresses excitement for her sold-out Dark Mofo performance in Hobart, a chance to connect with fans in her home state of Tasmania. She also announced her debut mixtape 'Blackprint', aiming to reclaim Indigenous culture and anger.
Five episodes of Bluey are dubbed into Yolŋu Matha, an Indigenous Australian language, to premiere on July 5, coinciding with NAIDOC Week, celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson declared Australia should be a "monocultural society" and pledged to axe SBS and overhaul the ABC if her party wins the next federal election. She also faced a protest banner and questions about her daughter's employment.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is launching a project to indigenously build long-range kamikaze drones with domestic partners, aiming for self-reliance in drone warfare. A tender has been issued for OWA-UAS design, development, and manufacturing, with the 5 Base Repair Depot as the nodal agency.
