• High fatality, no vaccine: Australia closely monitoring outbreak of deadly Nipah virus in India
    Jan 30 2026
    Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus have been confirmed in India's West Bengal state, and at least 190 people have been quarantined. It's prompted multiple countries in Asia to step up airport screenings to prevent the spread of the infection, which currently has no vaccine or proven treatment. Health Minister Mark Butler says the Australian government is closely monitoring the outbreak. Experts caution that while Nipah is a dangerous virus with a high fatality rate, it does not spread easily from person to person.
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  • Top News: South Australia's Premier says focus of housing deal is to build new homes as fast as possible
    Jan 31 2026
    Listen to the top News of 31/01/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
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    5 mins
  • SBS Hindi News Wrap 31 January 2026
    Jan 31 2026
    Listen to the Weekly News Wrap of the week ending Friday, 30/01/2026
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    10 mins
  • SBS Bollywood Time: Legendary actor Dharmendra posthumously honored with Padma Vibhushan
    Jan 30 2026
    Listen now: This week’s latest Bollywood news and entertainment updates.
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    5 mins
  • Top News: The federal government agrees to pay extra $25 billion to fund public hospitals
    Jan 30 2026
    Listen to the top News of 30/01/2026 from Australia in Hindi.
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    5 mins
  • India Report: India’s Chief Economic Advisor links currency stability to a manufacturing push
    Jan 30 2026
    Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 30/01/2026
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    8 mins
  • '78 years after Mahatma Gandhi’s death, his vision of peace is remains stronger than ever'
    Jan 29 2026
    On 30 January 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on the steps of Birla House in New Delhi while on his way to lead his multi-faith evening prayers. In this episode, we speak with Dr Vedabhayas Kundu, Program Officer at Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti in New Delhi. He shares how the world responded to the news of his assassination and reflects on why Mahatma Gandhi continues to be remembered worldwide 78 years after his death.
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  • ‘Families unable to cope emotionally’: Community rallies around young Indian-origin drowning victims in NSW
    Jan 29 2026
    More than $140,000 has been raised by the community to support the families of two men who lost their lives at the Never Never River in NSW. Fundraiser organiser Sunita Kalkal, a family friend of Sahil Batra, expresses gratitude for the compassion shown by volunteers and supporters. Sachin Khillan’s coworker Preeti Barot remembers him warmly and speaks about how colleagues are coping. However, both speakers call for empathy and sensitivity in online conversations, noting the lasting impact of negativity on grieving families.
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    8 mins