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US tariffs on Indian imports, especially the 50% increase imposed by the Trump administration, are significantly impacting Indian-American businesses and communities, leading to increased costs, potential closures, and strained US-India relations amid geopolitical tensions and economic challenges.
Speculation is growing about a possible ban on sugar exports from India, which could affect global prices but is unlikely to have a significant impact on the Indian community, especially in countries like the US where Indian-brand sugar is not commonly used. This comes after the recent panic caused by the rice export ban in the US, which had little impact on the Indian community as sufficient stock was already available. While the sugar export ban could elevate food prices, its effect on Indians in the US is projected to be less significant compared to the rice ban.
Pro-Khalistan supporters staged a protest outside the Indian consulate in Toronto, during which the Indian flag was desecrated. Members of the Indian community, carrying national flags, confronted the protesters.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cited the presence of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his predecessor Scott Morrison at an event organised by the Indian community in Sydney to suggest that partisan differences should not take precedence over matters of national importance. Modi expressed satisfaction over the non-partisan show of support for better ties with India and spoke confidently of India and its people’s strengths abroad. He also took a swipe at his critics, saying that India cares even for its enemies and that the world was keen to listen to India’s story.
Balesh Dhankhar, a former president of the Indian diaspora organization OFBJP Australia, is on trial for 13 counts of rape and multiple other sex crimes against five Korean women whom he allegedly drugged and raped in his Sydney apartment between January and October 2018. Dhankhar reportedly lured the women under the pretext of offering them jobs through a job ad on Gumtree. He allegedly filmed himself raping his victims using a hidden camera and was found to have a hard drive containing 47 videos of him having sex with Korean women. Dhankhar has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Balesh Dhankhar, a former president of the Indian diaspora organization OFBJP Australia, is on trial for 13 counts of rape and multiple other sex crimes against five Korean women whom he allegedly drugged and raped in his Sydney apartment between January and October 2018. Dhankhar reportedly lured the women under the pretext of offering them jobs before spiking their drinks with sleep medication or Rohypnol. He allegedly filmed himself raping his victims using his mobile phone or an alarm clock with a hidden camera. Dhankhar has pleaded not guilty to all charges.