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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.
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India A Get Bundled Out For 161 In Second Unofficial Test
Sports | Nov 07, 2024, 03:47 PM ISTThe WPL retention for the 2025 season will be announced on Thursday (November 7). On the other hand, India A are playing the second unofficial Test against Australia A in Melbourne. All of that and much more in today's sports wrap.
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India A Get Bundled Out For 161 In Second Unofficial Test
Sports | Nov 07, 2024, 01:31 PM ISTThe WPL retention for the 2025 season will be announced on Thursday (November 7). On the other hand, India A are playing the second unofficial Test against Australia A in Melbourne. All of that and much more in today's sports wrap.
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Virat Kohli Celebrates His 36th Birthday, Anushka Sharma Shares Post
Sports | Nov 05, 2024, 06:18 PM ISTAustralia huffed and puffed their way to a two-wicket win against Pakistan in the first ODI in Melbourne. It was the duo of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, which skittled Pakistan to 203 all-out with the ball and it was the same pair at the end taking their side to the victory with the bat.
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India gets new consulate in Australia: Jaishankar inaugurates another diplomatic office in Brisbane
World | Nov 04, 2024, 03:01 PM ISTJaishankar who is on a five-day visit to Australia on Monday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Roma Street Parklands in Brisbane, reinforcing Gandhi's enduring message of peace and harmony.
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'Legendary' Crocodile, Cassius, passes away at 110 in Australian wildlife sanctuary
offbeat | Nov 03, 2024, 12:27 PM ISTCassius, the world’s largest captive crocodile at 5.5 meters, has died at 110, leaving a legacy of size and companionship at an Australian sanctuary.
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'You are not my king! give us what you stole from us': Big embarrassment for King Charles | WATCH
World | Oct 21, 2024, 01:14 PM ISTAfter the chaos, Prime Minister Albanese, advocating for Australia to become a republic with its own head of state, conveyed to King Charles III that it was time for his role to conclude.
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Shocking Report: 1 in 5 Australians skip handwash after toilet, women leading in hygiene practices
World | Oct 20, 2024, 11:49 AM ISTOnce again, women do better than men at washing their hands after using the toilet, although only slightly (80 per cent of men say they do every time, versus 83 per cent of women). Just 55 per cent of men wash their hands before touching food, compared to 62 per cent of women.
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South Africa knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup | 18 Oct | Sports Wrap
News | Oct 18, 2024, 01:54 PM ISTNew Zealand hit India with a truck skittling them out for a paltry 46 in the first innings in the Bengaluru Test in overcast conditions. Only two Indian batters got into double digits while New Zealand got a lead of 134 runs on the second day itself.
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5 players fastest to 1000 runs in WT20Is among full-member nations
Sports | Oct 13, 2024, 11:39 PM ISTTahlia McGrath created history for Australia as she became the fastest from her country to score 1000 T20I runs. Here is a list of five players fastest to the milestone from around the world.
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Ellyse Perry creates history, becomes first Australian cricketer to register massive milestone
Cricket | Oct 08, 2024, 09:10 PM ISTEllyse Perry scored 30 after Australia won the toss and opted to bat first against New Zealand in their T20 World Cup 2023 clash. Perry has created history in the clash and has become the first Aussie player to create a massive record.
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Australia begin hunt for fourth straight crown with big win over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2024
Cricket | Oct 05, 2024, 06:55 PM ISTAustralia chased down the paltry score of 94 against Sri Lanka to kick off their title defence at the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Beth Mooney remained unbeaten on 43 to take Aussies home. Megan Schutt starred with the ball and equalled the record for most wickets in the tournament's history.
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PM Modi's strong message in US: 'Quad is here to stay, we are not against anyone'
World | Sep 22, 2024, 05:51 AM ISTPM Modi asserted that the Quad was not against anyone and it supported "rules-based international order and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity". He also said free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region is the Quad's shared priority and shared commitment.
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PM Modi to attend Quad Summit hosted by US President Biden today | What's on agenda?
World | Sep 21, 2024, 06:58 AM ISTPM Modi will begin his three-day visit to the US by attending the Quad Summit hosted by Biden in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday. He will also address an Indian diaspora event and attend the UN Summit of the Future on Monday.
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Afghanistan vs New Zealand test match abandoned in Greater Noida
Sports | Sep 13, 2024, 03:55 PM ISTAfghanistan vs New Zealand test match abandoned in Greater Noida. On the other hand England take on Australia in the second T20i, aim to level series. All of that and much more in today's Sports Wrap.
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Elon Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over proposed misinformation law
World | Sep 13, 2024, 01:12 PM ISTAustralia has proposed legislation which could fine internet platforms up to 5 per cent of their global revenue for enabling misinformation. This came at odds with Elon Musk, who proclaims himself a free-speech absolutist.
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England and Australia to lock horns in first T20I of three-match series
Sports | Sep 11, 2024, 06:14 PM ISTArch-rivals England and Australia are set to face each other today at the Ros Bowl in Southampton in the first T20I of the three-match series. Meanwhile, in India, the third day of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand in Greater Noida also got washed out as the facilities at the venu
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This country to ban social media for children despite huge criticism | Check minimum age to access
World | Sep 10, 2024, 04:06 PM ISTThe Australian move comes as parents increasingly call for their children to be protected online and with the opposition party promising a social media ban for children under 16 if it wins elections due by May next year.