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Sri Lanka announce squad for ODI series against Australia, make one change to last team
Cricket | Feb 10, 2025, 10:13 PM ISTSri Lanka and Australia will lock horns in a two-match ODI series at the former's home. The Lankan Lions have announced their squad for the two ODIs with only one change to their previous team that toured New Zealand last month.
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Nathan Lyon becomes first spinner to name major Test record
Cricket | Feb 01, 2025, 02:04 PM ISTAustralia spinner Nathan Lyon became the first spinner to clinch 200 wickets in the World Test Championship. He is also currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament's history. Pat Cummins with 200 wickets, is second on the list.
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SL vs AUS: Steve Smith on cusp of joining elite Test club
Cricket | Jan 28, 2025, 09:09 PM ISTLegendary Australian cricketer Steve Smith is just one run shy of completing 10000 runs in Test cricket. He will become the fourth Australian player to achieve the remarkable feat.
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Sri Lanka vs Australia: Schedule, squads, live streaming and all you need to know
Cricket | Jan 28, 2025, 06:26 PM ISTSri Lanka and Australia will lock horns in a two-match series starting January 29 at Galle International Stadium. Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will miss the series while Sri Lanka will be hoping to clinch the series after a terrific 2024.
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Steve Smith cleared to rejoin Australia Test squad ahead of Sri Lanka series after injury scare
Cricket | Jan 20, 2025, 08:25 PM ISTSteve Smith sustained an issue to his right elbow during his stint in the Big Bash League. Smith's departure with the Australian team for their camp in Dubai was delayed due to his injury. Smith consulted a doctor and has now been cleared to rejoin the team.
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Australia: Seaplane crashes during takeoff at popular tourist island, killing 3 | VIDEO
World | Jan 08, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTAs per multiple media reports, the plane had struck a rock at the entrance of a bay on the west side of the island. However, the officials could not confirm from the viral video viewed so far.
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World's longest train: BHP Iron Ore train in Australia sets Guinness record | SEE PICS
World | Jan 02, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTDiscover the engineering marvel of the BHP Iron Ore Train in Australia, the world’s longest train, spanning 7.3 kilometers. Operating in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, this Guinness World Record-holding train consists of 682 wagons and 8 locomotives.
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Boxing Day Test: Cricket fans cheer up players as India takes on Australia in Melbourne
News | Dec 26, 2024, 11:28 AM ISTAs India and Australia clash for the fourth test at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Indian cricket fans turned up in large numbers to cheer and show support for team India. An Indian cricket team fan said, "We'll have to win the Boxing Day Test to make it to the World Test Championship final".
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Former US Marine Corps pilot accused of training Chinese aviators to be extradited from Australia
World | Dec 23, 2024, 03:47 PM ISTAustralia's Attorney General Mark Dreyfus approved Daniel Duggan's extradition to the United States. Duggan is accused of illegally training Chinese pilots.
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Sports Wrap: Australia Take Control of Gabba Test but Rain Continues to Have a Say
Sports | Dec 16, 2024, 04:41 PM ISTAustralia took control of the third Test at the Gabba having scored 445 runs and had India four down for not much amid frequent rain breaks in Brisbane. Travis Head and Steve Smith starred with tons while Jasprit Bumrah took a six-fer. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today.
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Sports Wrap: India bat first against Australia in pink-ball Test in Adelaide
Sports | Dec 06, 2024, 03:17 PM ISTIndia are up against Australia in the pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. On the other hand, Tamil Thalaivas and Gujarat Giants will be in action in the Pro Kabaddi League on Friday. All of that and much more in today's sports wrap.
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Australia BANS social media for kids under 16: A global first in online safety
Technology | Nov 29, 2024, 02:42 PM ISTAustralia has become the first country to ban kids under the age of 16 years. The move has been taken after understanding that social media has been harming kid's mental health, exposing them to obscene content.
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Australia approves social media ban for under-16s in landmark move
World | Nov 28, 2024, 11:39 PM ISTIn a significant development, the Australian government has passed one of the world's strictest social media regulations, banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. The law initially aims to protect young users from mental health risks but has sparked global debate.
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India's Test record at Optus Stadium ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 curtain raiser in Perth
Cricket | Nov 22, 2024, 07:16 AM ISTThe Optus Stadium has become the new centre for Test cricket in Perth after the WACA. The Optus Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium that hosts several sporting events apart from cricket. It is located in the suburbs of Burswood.
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Australia's BIG announcement for Indian youths seeking jobs after PM Modi holds Annual Summit
World | Nov 19, 2024, 11:52 PM IST2nd India-Australia Annual Summit: During a joint presser, PM Modi said that his Australian counterpart has assured him of his commitment to the Indian community, especially Indian students in Australia.
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OPINION | Social media ban on kids not enough: Parents, heal thyself!
India | Nov 09, 2024, 09:57 AM ISTPrime Minister Anthony Albanese said the new laws will be presented to state and territory leaders this week, before being placed in Parliament towards the end of this month.
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Australian media responds to Canada's hypocrisy after it blocks outlet for airing EAM's presser
World | Nov 08, 2024, 04:52 PM ISTJitarth Jai Bharadwaj, Managing Editor of The Australia Today, stated that while the ban has posed challenges for the team, they remain undeterred and committed to their work.
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Australia: Fire breaks out at Sydney Airport runway after plane makes emergency landing | WATCH
World | Nov 08, 2024, 11:33 AM ISTQantas flight QF520 took off from Sydney at 12:35 pm, circled a few times and diverted to land at Sydney, tracking data from Flightradar24 showed.
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Qantas flight took off from Sydney and then passengers heard loud bang sound, what happened next?
World | Nov 08, 2024, 10:30 AM ISTQantas Airways stated that its engineers performed a preliminary inspection of the engine and confirmed it was a contained engine failure, meaning the internal parts remained within the protective housing designed to contain them.
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Australia sets age limit on social media use to protect Youth Mental Health
Technology | Nov 07, 2024, 11:00 PM ISTAustralia’s Labour government is implementing an age restriction on social media as part of a broader effort to hold tech giants accountable. It further aims to curb misinformation, promote mental health and build previous regulations requiring companies like Google and Facebook.