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In this latest SBS Hindi news bulletin: More than 6000 new COVID-19 cases in New South Wales; Surging Omicron case numbers disrupt travel for millions around the the world; In India, Omicron variant spreads in 17 states and more news.

Former Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on 25 December 1924. On his 97th birth anniversary, Sydney-based music composer and poet Abbas Raza Alvi reminisces his meetings with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, and Bharatiya Janata Party's stalwart. Mr Alvi had composed Mr Vajpayee's six poems into a music album 'Sandesh' a few years ago.

In this latest SBS Hindi news bulletin of Australia and India: Booster shot interval shortened to four months from the 4th of January; Daily COVID-19 records continue to be broken across the country as Omicron takes hold; In India, Intelligence agencies issued warning anticipating attacks in Punjab before elections and more news.

The COVID-19 pandemic, the transition of presidency in Washington, the return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan and the Middle East tensions were among the few significant developments across the world in 2021. SBS looks back at an unforgettable year around the world.

In this latest SBS Hindi report from India: New Delhi gears up to deal with a rising number of coronavirus cases; States bring back restrictions to prevent a third wave; National Investigation Agency to probe the Ludhiana court blast that killed one man and injured five others on Thursday and more.

Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev has shared his 'emotions' after watching '83', a biopic based on India's 1983 World Cup win, with SBS Hindi. The legendary all-rounder watched the movie with players from his winning team and lauded the performance of actor Ranveer Singh and others. He said his daughter helped Kabir Khan in making the movie.

In this latest SBS Hindi news bulletin of Australia and India: New South Wales records its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases, just days out from Christmas; World's first coronavirus pill receives approval in the United States and more.

In this latest Fiji news in Hindi: Health Ministry expects a further rise in COVID cases and no change in curfew hours.