Top News: More supplies on the way for 50,000 residents isolated in NSW floods
Listen to the top News of 23/05/2025 from Australia in Hindi.
May 23, 2025•6 min
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Another blow to Harvard: Trump targets international students
International students at Harvard University in the US will be forced to transfer or face deportation after the Trump administration revoked the institution's ability to enrol them.
May 23, 2025•6 min
India report: Diplomatic stance unchanged - India rejects any third-party mediation with Pakistan
Listen to the latest updates from India. 23/05/25
May 23, 2025•7 min
When a robot selects and rejects candidates: Can AI in recruitment be fair to migrant job seekers?
As more Australian employers adopt AI-based interviews, migrant and refugee applicants may be at a disadvantage, especially if the AI is trained on biased data. In this podcast, recruiter Niksha Gupta shares insights on the challenges and opportunities AI presents and offers tips for candidates to prepare for these 'robot' interviews.
May 23, 2025•13 min
Connecting communities: How Indian-Australians are powering volunteerism in 2025
In this special National Volunteers Week 2025 episode, we celebrate the impact of Indian-Australians in their communities. Vinay Kumar aids flood victims with the NSW SES, while Kittu Randhawa supports domestic violence survivors. Sumeet Chhabra reconnects seniors through his Gurudwara, and Sanjay Sharma unites people through cricket. Student Zain Khan highlights the importance of youth volunteering. Discover how these acts of service foster a more connected Australia.
May 23, 2025•13 min
Banu Mushtaq wins International Booker Prize 2025 for stories on Muslim women in South India
In this SBS Hindi podcast, we discuss Indian author Banu Mushtaq's win of the 2025 International Booker Prize for her book 'Heart Lamps'. Translated by Deepa Bhasthi from Kannada, this collection features twelve short stories about the daily lives of women in Muslim communities in southern India.
May 23, 2025•6 min
Top News: More than 48,000 people currently isolated by floodwaters in New South Wales
Listen to the top News of 22/05/2025 from Australia in Hindi.
May 22, 2025•4 min
'We are in this together', says NSW doctor on devastating flood
Floods along Australia's east coast have claimed at least one life, leading to urgent warnings for communities to follow evacuation and safety measures. Dr. Amita Tuteja, working in a local hospital during this crisis, discussed how the community is handling the situation in an interview with SBS Hindi.
May 22, 2025•9 min
Will changes in US COVID-19 booster policy influence Australia’s vaccine approach?
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to revise its approval process for COVID-19 vaccines, potentially limiting future boosters to older adults and those at higher risk of severe illness. The move has sparked questions about how this change could influence Australia’s vaccine strategy and access to boosters in the future.
May 22, 2025•6 min
Top News: Former PM John Howard urges Liberals and Nationals to reconsider split
Listen to the top News of 21/05/2025 from Australia in Hindi.
May 21, 2025•6 min
India report: Heavy rains claim eight lives across South India
Listen to the latest updates from India. 21/05/25
May 21, 2025•7 min
Major flooding strikes Northern NSW, several rescued, more evacuations issued
Floodwaters continue to wreak havoc across New South Wales, with relentless rain from a slow-moving coastal trough pushing a major river to its highest level in decades. As town centres go under and residents remain stranded on rooftops, authorities are urging communities to stay indoors while the slow-moving system continues to sweep across the state’s Mid North Coast.
May 21, 2025•3 min
National Volunteering Week: These Indian-origin women are championing community health in Australia
As Australia comes together to celebrate National Volunteer Week (19–25 May), SBS Hindi speaks with some of the Indian-origin women volunteers who are working to make a difference in health and care.
May 21, 2025•15 min
Trump and Putin talk peace: Ceasefire hopes rise, but Ukraine stands firm
In a two-hour phone call, American president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin discussed ending the war in Ukraine, calling the talks constructive. While ceasefire negotiations may resume, Ukraine remains firm—demanding full involvement and refusing any territorial concessions in potential peace deals.
May 20, 2025•13 min
Top News: Reserve bank slashes interest rate to 3.85 per cent in second cut this year to spur economy
Listen to the top News of 20/05/2025 from Australia in Hindi.
May 20, 2025•4 min
‘Never too late’: Meet these Indian-origin Australians who are walking and running for a cause
In this SBS Hindi podcast, members of the Indian-origin community in Australia share how their participation in walks, runs, and marathons goes beyond fitness — becoming a way to support important causes. We hear from three individuals who encourage others to take the first step and get involved.
May 20, 2025•13 min
RBA slashes rates: How homeowners and buyers can benefit from this
As the Reserve Bank of Australia prepares to meet and is likely to make an announcement on May 20, we explore how timely preparation can help homeowners and buyers almost double the savings.
May 20, 2025•6 min
Inside the anonymous group targeting Australia's colonial statues
What should Australia do with its public statues celebrating leaders from the country's colonial past? SBS' The Feed speaks to an anonymous group from Melbourne which has been going after colonial statues – toppling, breaking or defacing them in the middle of the night.
May 19, 2025•7 min
Have you been told your visa will be cancelled? This is how misinformation enables visa abuse - SBS Examines: क्या आपको कहा गया कि आपका वीज़ा रद्द हो जाएगा? ऐसी गलत सूचना वीज़ा दुरुपयोग को बढ़ावा देती है
The migration system is complex and confusing. Experts say a lack of accessible support and credible information is leading to visa abuse. - प्रवासन यानि इमीग्रेशन प्रणाली जटिल और भ्रामक है। विशेषज्ञों का कहना है कि सुलभ सपोर्ट और विश्वसनीय जानकारी की कमी के कारण वीज़ा का दुरुपयोग हो रहा है
May 19, 2025•10 min
Top News: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discusses additional aid to Ukraine with Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Listen to the top News of 19/05/2025 from Australia in Hindi.
May 19, 2025•3 min
India report: Several arrested in two northern states over alleged espionage
Listen to the latest updates from India. 19/05/25
May 19, 2025•11 min
टेलस्ट्रा के ऑस्ट्रेलिया में 99 प्रतिशत से अधिक क्षेत्र में मोबाइल कवरेज देने के दावे पर उठे सवाल
टेलस्ट्रा के ऑस्ट्रेलिया में 99 प्रतिशत से अधिक क्षेत्र में मोबाइल कवरेज देने के दावे पर अब सवाल उठ रहे हैं। कंपनी पर आरोप है कि उसने अपने नेटवर्क कवरेज को बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर पेश कर उपभोक्ताओं को गुमराह किया है।
May 19, 2025•4 min
NSW police reach out to domestic and family violence victims with ‘Empower You’ mobile app
To help tackle domestic and family violence, NSW Police Force is working to make the ‘Empower You’ app more accessible to multicultural communities across the state. In this SBS Hindi podcast, Auburn Police Constable Rajesh Kumar shares how the mobile app has been designed as a simple, one-stop support tool for anyone facing domestic or family violence, offering help when and where it's needed most.
May 19, 2025•8 min
Top News: Penny Wong says the government is appalled by Russia’s jail sentence for Australian man
Listen to the top News of 17/05/2025 from Australia in Hindi.
May 17, 2025•5 min
SBS Hindi News Wrap 17 May 2025
Listen to the Weekly News Wrap of the week ending Friday, 16 May 2025
May 17, 2025•10 min
Catch the full broadcast of the SBS Hindi program
In this edition of the SBS Hindi radio program, tune in for an exclusive interview with celebrity Indian chef Sanjeev Kapoor as he shares his favourite spots in Australia and insights on the future of cooking. On International Nurses Day, Australian nurses speak candidly about the challenges they face on the frontlines. We also hear expert analysis on the stability of the India-Pakistan ceasefire, and cover the political shake-up in Canberra following Labor’s landslide election victory.
May 16, 2025•46 min
Top News: People warned about scam messages claiming to be from Australia Post asking for personal info
Listen to the top News of 16/05/2025 from Australia in Hindi.
May 16, 2025•4 min
Are fewer Australians flying to the US? Here's what the data and experts say
While recent media reports have indicated that Australians are shying away from travel to the United States due to safety fears, a weakening dollar, and border security concerns, new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) paint a different picture. Listen to this podcast to find out what the data and experts say about whether Australians are really turning away from travelling to the US.
May 16, 2025•9 min
India report: India, Pakistan clash over nuclear arsenals management
Listen to the latest updates from India. 16/05/25
May 16, 2025•8 min
Larissa Waters elected unopposed as Greens leader, becomes second woman to lead party
Queensland Greens Senator Larissa Waters has become the second woman in the party’s history to lead the Greens. She was elected unopposed on 15 May during a meeting of the party’s 11 senators and one MP in Melbourne. NSW Senator Mehreen Faruqi has been elected as the deputy leader, while South Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young — the longest-serving Greens member in federal parliament — will continue in her role as manager of business in the upper house.
May 16, 2025•7 min
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