An Australian permanent resident has died in Covid-ravaged India after contracting the virus, authorities have confirmed. An Australian permanent resident has died in Covid-ravaged India after contracting the virus, authorities have confirmed (pictured relatives in PPE carry dead body at a crematorium in Moradabad, India)'I am an Australian citizen and highly disappointed to be one today. She said her father had been an Australian permanent resident for 10 years and her mother, who is an Australian citizen along with Ms Ralhan and her brother, was still in India. 'The department is aware and providing consular assistance, in accordance with its charter, to the family of an Australian permanent resident who reportedly has died in India,' he said. The federal government has also confirmed NSW, Queensland and Victoria will also begin allowing direct flights from India next week.

Source: Daily Mail May 08, 2021 01:01 UTC