SBS Hindi

Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, becoming the city’s first Muslim, South Asian, and Democratic socialist leader, and its youngest in more than a century. In this SBS Hindi podcast, we hear from Indian Australian community leaders on how they view Mamdani’s rise and its global significance.

Listen to the Top News of 06/11/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the Top News of 05/11/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 05/11/2025

Reports of alleged harassment of two Australian women cricketers in the Indian city of Indore have raised international concerns about security arrangements during the ICC Women’s World Cup. After swift action was taken, we spoke with Melissa Monteiro, Chair of the Settlement Council of Australia, and Molina Asthana, founder of Multicultural Women in Sport, who voiced their concerns regarding the protection and well-being of female athletes.

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has passed away at the age of 84, reportedly due to complications from pneumonia and cardiovascular disease. As George W Bush’s deputy, Cheney was regarded as one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history. In recent years, he became known as a vocal critic of Republican President Donald Trump.

Australia’s long-awaited Aged Care Act came into effect on November 1, marking a major step in implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Safety and Quality released four years ago. The federal government says the reform will provide older Australians with more options and flexibility for in-home care, ensuring their rights and dignity are better protected. However, advocates and welfare groups warn that the new funding model — which replaces the existing Home Care Packages with the new Support at Home Program — could leave many seniors paying more out of pocket for basic support services such as cleaning, showering assistance, transport, and meal preparation.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men in Australia. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) data, 29,000 new cases of prostate cancer are likely to be diagnosed in 2025, making up 30 per cent of cancer diagnoses in men. To understand more about prostate cancer, SBS spoke with Melbourne-based doctor Manish Bhasin.

Listen to the Top News of 04/11/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

Despite losing a leg and his cousin in an accident that left him in debt and despair, Bihar’s Kameshwar Yadav rebuilt his life with purpose. Once expelled from school for not being able to pay fees, he now teaches hundreds of poor children who lack access to education, dedicating himself fully to their learning and future. - एक दुखद हादसे में अपनी टांग और चचेरे भाई को खो देने के बाद, बिहार के कामेश्वर यादव कर्ज़ और निराशा में डूब गए थे। लेकिन उन्होंने हिम्मत नहीं हारी और अपने जीवन को एक नए उद्देश्य के साथ फिर से बनाया। जो कभी फीस न भर पाने की वजह से स्कूल से निकाले गए थे, वही आज बहुत से गरीब बच्चों को पढ़ाते हैं जिनके पास शिक्षा पाने का अवसर नहीं है। अब वे पूरी तरह से उनके सीखने और भविष्य को संवारने में समर्पित हैं।

Despite losing a leg and his cousin in an accident that left him in debt and despair, Bihar’s Kameshwar Yadav rebuilt his life with purpose. Once expelled from school for not being able to pay fees, he now teaches hundreds of poor children who lack access to education, dedicating himself fully to their learning and future.

In 2024, Sydney resident Nikhil Kulkarni describes it as a landmark year, defined by his strong involvement in cricket and community work. He strengthened his bond with his daughter through the nine-week Daughters and Dads Cricket Program, while also advancing Australia–India collaboration as part of the Australia India Youth Dialogue. His involvement with the Indian diaspora fueled his passion for using cricket to connect the two countries, inspiring him to debut with a book titled 'My Summer of Cricket.'

A Senate inquiry has begun into Optus’s Triple-Zero outage, which left hundreds unable to contact Triple Zero and was later linked to three deaths. Optus CEO Stephen Rue faced tough questioning over the company’s response to the nationwide network failure, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the start of the inquiry.

Listen to the full radio program of SBS Hindi from 21 October 2025 with Nabeel Hasan.

Cancer Killers is a powerful two-part medical documentary following two Australian scientists whose determination and ingenuity could redefine cancer treatment. Airing on SBS TV on Tuesday 4 November and 11 November, the series captures their years of persistence and innovation amid financial and scientific hurdles. SBS Hindi spoke with Himanshu Brahmbhatt, co-founder of EnGeneIC, about the science, the struggle and the hope driving their groundbreaking work.

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 3/11/2025

Listen to the Top News of 03/11/2025 from Australia in Hindi.

UK Police say a 32-year-old man is the sole suspect in a stabbing attack on a train in Cambridgeshire that left 11 people injured. The train was travelling from Doncaster to London’s King’s Cross. Authorities have ruled out terrorism as a motive after an initial investigation.

Listen to the Top News of 02/11/2025 from Australia, India and world in Hindi.

SBS Filmy Diary: Mahima Chaudhary