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In this latest SBS Hindi bulletin: Australia welcomes over 16,000 new citizens from 150 countries; Australia Day protests carried out throughout the nation; India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day; Australian Open increases crowd capacity as Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott plays his wheelchair final tomorrow and more.

Australia Day, 2022 honours include Dylan Alcott, a Paralympian and philanthropist who has been named ‘Australian of the Year’ for achievements in both his sport and his disability awareness work. St John Ambulance Volunteer Valmai Dempsey received the ‘Senior Australian of the Year’ for her efforts in responding to the Black Summer bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic. Shanna Whan, CEO of Sober in the Country, an organisation that helps with alcoholism in rural Australia was named ‘Australia's Local Hero’, and Dr Daniel Nour, who founded a network of homeless medical services was recognised with the ‘Young Australian of the Year’ for his selfless work.

Deepak-Raj Gupta is the recipient of the Order of Australia Medal this year for service to the community of Canberra. He is an Indian Australian politician who served in the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly (23 July 2019 - October 2020). He aims to promote a better understanding of India’s vast cultural diversity. In this conversation with SBS Hindi, he talks about his journey as a community leader.

Deepak-Raj Gupta is the recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) this year for service to the community of Canberra. He is an Indian Australian politician who served in the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly (23 July 2019 - October 2020). He aims to promote a better understanding of India’s vast cultural diversity. In this conversation with SBS Hindi, he talks about his journey as a community leader.

In this latest SBS India report: India marks its 73rd Republic Day and celebrates the day its constitution came into effect; The Indian Government announces the list of Padma Awardees 2022, one of the highest civilian awards of the nation; The country observes National Voters' Day and more.

State governments have released their back-to-school plans. Their strong lines of defence against the virus include Rapid Antigen Tests, purifiers in classrooms, staff vaccination mandates and masks. While authorities and health experts support the need for children to return to face-to-face learning, there are concerns that the first term will have a disruptive start.

In this latest SBS Hindi bulletin: Australian Navy vessel HMAS Adelaide to deliver aid to COVID-free Tonga despite coronavirus outbreak on board; 1,400 Australians in Ukraine urged to leave the country amid fears of a potential Russian invasion; Tennis Australia reverses its ban on 'Where is Peng Shuai?' -t-shirts and banners at the Australian Open and more.

Australia Day is billed as a time to reflect, respect and celebrate. Listen to this podcast to learn what it means to be an Australia Day ambassador for five high-achieving individuals.

Concession cardholders are now eligible for free rapid COVID testing kits. Over 6 million people, including pensioners, veterans, and low-income earners, are now allowed up to 10 free tests from pharmacies within a three-month period. However, RAT supply issues continue to cause concern as states report daily COVID cases.