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In a first, Indian-origin Australian Senator Varun Ghosh takes oath on Bhagavad Gita: Know about him
World | Feb 06, 2024, 07:30 PM ISTThe political journey of Varun Ghosh began when he joined Australia's Labor Party in Perth. He was just 17 when his parents moved from India in the 1980s.
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Australia surpass Windies in major record list, chase Pakistan's all-time record after historic win
Cricket | Feb 06, 2024, 02:18 PM ISTAustralia registered their biggest ODI win by balls remaining as they thrashed West Indies in the third ODI. The Aussies have also registered a whitewash over the Windies and have now made a stride in a huge record list.
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Yang Hengjun: What is a suspended death sentence in China? EXPLAINED
World | Feb 05, 2024, 06:31 PM ISTThe suspended death sentence in Chinese law gives the accused a two-year reprieve from being executed, after which it is automatically converted to life imprisonment, or more rarely, fixed-term imprisonment.
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China court awards writer Yang Hengjun 'suspended death sentence', Australia calls it 'harrowing'
World | Feb 05, 2024, 06:31 PM ISTYang, a pro-democracy blogger, is an Australian citizen born in China who was working in New York before. He was arrested when he arrived in Guangzhou from New York with his wife and teenage stepdaughter.
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Australia rest Xavier Bartlett after Player of the Match performance
Cricket | Feb 03, 2024, 01:06 PM ISTAustralia defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI. Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis (65), Cameron Green (77*) and skipper Steve Smith (79*) scored half-centuries each.
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Australia: Woman attacked by shark in Sydney Harbour, in stable condition
World | Jan 30, 2024, 08:44 AM ISTLauren O’Neill, 29, was found with significant injuries to her leg and blood loss after being attacked by a suspected bull shark on Monday. A local vet applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding before the woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
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Shamar Joseph powers West Indies to sensational first win on Australian soil since 1997
Cricket | Jan 28, 2024, 01:20 PM ISTAustralia were asked to chase 216 in the second Test. West Indies ran them for money on the fourth day of the Test at The Gabba in Brisbane.
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Dawn of new era as Laura Wolvaardt shines in South Africa's historic feat against Australia
Cricket | Jan 28, 2024, 10:49 AM ISTAUS-W vs SA-W: South Africa women's maiden win over Australia women has come more than 26 years since the two teams faced each other for the first time in December 1997. The Proteas women defeated Australia by six wickets in a T20I contest.
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AUS vs WI: Shamar Joseph cleared of toe fracture after painful blow on day 3 of Gabba Test
Cricket | Jan 28, 2024, 07:00 AM ISTAustralia are at the top of the World Test Championship 2023-25 Points Table. They have won six out of nine games in the ongoing cycle and have a PCT (Points Percentage System) of 61.11.
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Australia: Four Indians, including two women, drown at Philip Island beach in Victoria
World | Jan 25, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTAustralian High Commissioner to India Philip Green offered his condolences to the loved ones and friends of the Indians who drowned in Victoria. It is reportedly the worst drowing incident seen in Victorian waters in almost two decades.
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Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test: The Gabba Pitch Report
Cricket | Jan 24, 2024, 01:24 PM ISTConsidered a fortress, The Gabba in Brisbane is not a go-to Test venue for a touring party in Australia. The Kangaroos have only lost a solitary Test on the ground since the turn of the century.
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Mitchell Marsh, David Warner recalled as Australia announce team for T20I series against West Indies
Cricket | Jan 24, 2024, 11:10 AM ISTThe return of David Warner clearly indicates that the southpaw is a part of Australia's plan for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 to be played in the USA and the West Indies. He recently retired from ODI and Test cricket.
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AUS vs WI: Australia coach Andrew McDonald, all-rounder Cameron Green test positive for COVID-19
Cricket | Jan 24, 2024, 10:45 AM ISTAUS vs WI: Australia and West Indies are set to face each other in the second Test of the ongoing series at the Gabba in Brisbane. However, ahead of their match on January 25, Australia have been hit with a few COVID-19 blows.
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Woman calls boss, takes sick leave, later finds him on same flight
Trending | Jan 23, 2024, 05:23 PM ISTThe woman has shared a video of the incident showing how she encountered her boss on the same flight she was in when she took a day's off calling in sick. The video has so far garnered over 1.1 crore views.
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AUS vs WI: Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson ruled out of ODIs, Australia call in world record-breaker
Cricket | Jan 22, 2024, 07:07 AM ISTAUS vs WI: Glenn Maxwell and Jhye Richardson will be missing out on the ODI series against West Indies as Cricket Australia makes changes ahead of the 50-over games. A World record-breaker has been summoned in along with a speedster as replacements for the duo.
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WATCH | Usman Khawaja survives severe jaw injury following bouncer blow in Adelaide Test
Cricket | Jan 19, 2024, 10:59 AM ISTUsman Khawaja was struck on the helmet by a short delivery from debutant Shamar Joseph when the Australian team needed just one run to seal the first game of the series.
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Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, BBL Qualifier: Carrara Oval Pitch Report
Cricket | Jan 19, 2024, 07:43 AM ISTBrisbane Heat played some outstanding brand of cricket during the course of the league stage. They won seven out of their 10 games, bagged 16 points and conceded just one. Sydney Sixers finished second on the points table.
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Australia thump West Indies at Adelaide Oval to claim Test series opener
Cricket | Jan 19, 2024, 07:01 AM ISTJosh Hazlewood dazzled brightly with his spectacular performance with the ball. He bagged 4/44 in the first innings and backed it up with a match-winning fifer (5/35) in the second to leave West Indies dazed. Travis Head won the Player of the Match award for his gutsy 119 in the first innings.
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Australia vs West Indies: Adelaide Oval Pitch Report for 1st Test
Cricket | Jan 16, 2024, 11:17 AM ISTWest Indies have not won a Test match in Australia since their famous victory in Perth in February 1997. Since then, the Windies have visited Australian shores five times and have had to walk away empty-handed.
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Australia and West Indies announce playing XIs for Test series opener in Adelaide
Cricket | Jan 16, 2024, 10:00 AM ISTHaving registered a clean sweep against Pakistan, Australia are on a three-match winning streak in the longest format of the sport. They also occupy the top position on the World Test Championship 2023-25 points table.