28 July - Today Updates - Victorian Political Turmoil, Global Heatwaves & ATO Crackdown - Gautam Kapil

Jul 28, 2026 - 10:59

Host:-

Gautam Kapil

Tune into Today Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM with Gautam Kapil. Coverage of Victoria political crisis, ATO tax fraud, Indian news & Commonwealth Games.

In this episode of Today Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, host Gautam Kapil breaks down the major international, national, and local headlines impacting the South Asian community in Australia. Key highlights include the political crisis facing Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, fuel price inflation warnings from Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers, and the ATO crackdown on a 2 billion dollar GST tax refund scam. Gautam also covers diplomatic developments between India and Ukraine over Black Sea vessel attacks, Supreme Court rulings on student protests in New Delhi, and Australia's dominance at the Commonwealth Games.

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What were the major Australian news updates on 28 July 2026?

Major Australian headlines included an internal leadership rebellion within the Victorian Labor Party challenging Premier Jacinta Allan, fuel price warnings from Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers due to Middle East conflicts, and the ATO uncovering a 2 billion dollar GST tax refund fraud scheme linked to TikTok tutorials.

What Indian current affairs were highlighted in this episode?

The episode covered India's diplomatic summons of Ukraine's ambassador over the death of an Indian sailor in the Black Sea, Supreme Court rulings supporting peaceful student protests at Jantar Mantar, SIT status reports on Ram Mandir donation audits, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's defamation suit against deepfake AI content.

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