SBS Hindi

The Federal Government has introduced legislation to formalise and strengthen the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, following Sue-Anne Hunter’s historic appointment. The move aims to boost accountability as disparities persist, with First Nations children 27 times more likely to be in youth detention and 10 times more likely to be in out-of-home care. Critic...

If you’ve changed jobs, moved house, or worked in Australia on a temporary visa, there’s a chance some of your money is sitting unclaimed with the government. The good news is it isn’t lost. It’s simply waiting to be claimed. According to new data released by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) last year, nearly $19 billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation is waiting to be claimed by over sev...

In this podcast, we speak with the members of Grewal family, an Indian-origin migrant family in regional Australia that has made a significant mark in the agricultural sector. Based in Victoria's Mildura, the family has spent the past 25 years blending traditional farming knowledge with modern techniques to drive innovation in regional agriculture. Their journey reflects the experiences of many mi...

A soldier’s uniform, often called a “second skin,” is a symbol of pride, honour and discipline. For this reason, these uniforms deserve a farewell that is just as dignified as the service they represent. Major General (Retd) Ashim Kohli has turned this idea into reality. Under his initiative, old Indian military uniforms are being recycled into school bags for children, along with other useful ite...

Listen to the Top News of 10/02/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is on a four-day visit to Australia. On 9 February, his first stop was Bondi, where he paid tribute to victims of a terror attack in December. The visit has been met with protests nationwide, and on Monday night, a demonstration in Sydney escalated into disorder, resulting in multiple arrests. NSW Police confirmed that 27 people were arrested, including 10 who were t...

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 09/02/2026

Listen to the top News of 09/02/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the Top News of 08/02/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the top News of 07/02/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the Weekly News Wrap of the week ending Friday, 06/02/2026

Listen to the Top News of 06/02/2026 from Australia, India and around the world in Hindi.

Listen now: This week’s latest Bollywood news and entertainment updates.

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 06/02/2026

Hare Ram Pandey, a farmer from Jharkhand, adopted an abandoned newborn baby girl he found in a dire condition and took full responsibility for her care. Over time, he rescued and welcomed several other orphaned girls into his home, raising them as his own. Today, he is the guardian of 35 girls. Whenever abandoned children are found, people reach out to him for help. He has also registered his name...

Anke Gowda, who began collecting books at the age of 20, was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, in 2026. Once a bus conductor, Gowda now runs Pustak Mane (House of Books) in Haralhalli village, Karnataka, which has a collection of more than 2 million books. Today it is regarded as one of the largest private libraries in the country and offers free reading facilities t...

In its Budget 2026, India has revised the rules governing what international passengers can bring into the country. Here are the key details for Indian expats and tourists who have been unsure about the limits on gold, laptops and other duty-free items.

Listen to the Top News of 05/02/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the Top News of 04/02/2026 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 04/02/2026

A Commonwealth Ombudsman report has found Services Australia knowingly breached child support laws for six years, denying payments to parents with less than 35 per cent care. At least 16,600 people were affected, with some owed up to $10,000. The report highlights unintended legal consequences, financial abuse risks, and recommends law changes, compensation, and stronger oversight to recover funds...

Support for One Nation has surged to 26 per cent in new Redbridge polling, marking an unprecedented rise in the party’s primary vote. Analysts link the shift to growing voter frustration with major parties and political instability, particularly following the Liberal–National split. While Pauline Hanson leads popularity rankings, experts caution that strong polling has not always translated into e...

Inaugurated in 2021, a 400 kg Mahatma Gandhi statue was allegedly cut and stolen from the Rowville-based Indian Australian Community Centre on 12 January 2026. Victoria Police said the theft is believed to have been carried out by three unknown people, who reportedly used an angle grinder to remove the statue from its base. The incident has drawn condemnation from the Indian community, as well as...

On 3 February, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced a 25-basis-point increase in the cash rate to 3.85 per cent, marking its first interest rate rise in more than two years. In this podcast, we speak with mortgage holders who say they will now need to reassess their finances, as financial experts stress that careful budget planning will be essential in the period ahead.

The Federal Government has finalised a landmark $219 billion health agreement with the states in a national cabinet meeting, pledging an additional $25 billion to stabilise public hospitals and cap NDIS growth over the next five years. And while the meeting has been hailed for its reforms, medical experts and state premiers warn that further investment is essential to meet the country's health nee...