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Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 31/12/2025

As Australia bids farewell to an emotionally heavy 2025, communities across the country are welcoming 2026 with reflection, remembrance and renewed hope. This podcast explores how cities are marking the moment with fireworks, messages from national leaders, and heightened security, following events that shaped the national mood. It also brings listeners a guide to what’s on in major cities, highlighting where and how Australians can gather safely to welcome the new year together with fireworks and live entertainment.

After a year shaped by high interest rates, rising living costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, we speak with financial planner Deepak Bansal about practical steps Australians can take to plan their finances for 2026, manage household budgets, reduce debt pressures, and build financial resilience in the year ahead.

Australian police have revealed new details into the movements and motives of the two alleged Bondi Beach shooters, concluding they acted alone and were not part of a broader terror network. Authorities say there is no evidence the pair received overseas training, despite recent travel to the Philippines. As investigations continue, the federal government has rejected calls for a Royal Commission, sparking political debate and heightened security measures ahead of New Year’s Eve.

Born into poverty in Bihar’s Jamui district, Briju has carved an extraordinary artistic journey, quite literally, from clay. Trained at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and Banaras Hindu University, the fine arts graduate chose to return to his village, where his lifelike sculptures now attract commissions from across India and countries including the US and Japan. His work also adorns the Jharkhand Chief Minister’s residence, reflecting art rooted in resilience and purpose.

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Listen to the Top News of 30/12/2025 from Australia and India in Hindi.

A major BAPS Swaminarayan temple precinct, potentially Australia’s largest, proposed for Cranbourne South has sparked environmental and infrastructure concerns. The $250 million, 44-hectare project has triggered a federal referral after glossy grass skinks, a vulnerable species of lizard was found on site, with questions raised about impacts on the green wedge. In this podcast, BAPS volunteer Kunal Patel outlines the proposal, while Casey Residents and Ratepayer Association (CRRA) president Anthony Tassone details concerns raised by local residents.

India's National Song 'Vande Mataram', written by noted Indian writer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, was first published in the literary journal Bangadarshan on 7 November 1875. Speaking with SBS Hindi, Dr Srishti Guha, a cultural historian and associated with University of Newcastle, traces the journey of the song that inspired India's freedom fighters and became the national song.

As the new year begins, people across the country are setting their sights on fresh goals and personal growth. From committing to fitness routines, to prioritizing self-love, to improving focus in daily life, everyone seems to have a resolution that reflects their aspirations. Our listeners share a variety of promises for the year ahead, each one reflecting their hopes, motivations, and determination to make positive changes. From small lifestyle tweaks to big life goals, these resolutions provide a glimpse into the ways people are striving to better themselves in 2026.

Listen to the Top News of 29/12/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

The federal government has announced new funding to expand the Witness to War hotline nationwide, following a sharp rise in calls after the Bondi terror attack. Originally launched in New South Wales to support refugees affected by conflict, the multilingual mental health service will now operate nationally. Experts say the expansion is vital to addressing trauma, preventing social fragmentation, and supporting young people and vulnerable refugee communities.

Listen to the Top News of 28/12/2025 from Australia, India and around the world in Hindi.

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Each Christmas Eve, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) temporarily shifts from monitoring military threats to tracking Santa’s journey around the world. Now in its 70th year, the tradition uses radar, satellites and fighter jets, alongside a global hotline and multilingual website. Volunteers answer calls from children and adults worldwide, while partners including Airservices Australia help follow Santa’s route across different regions.