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'No Survivors': Plane Crash In Australia Kills 4, Three Children Among Dead

The plane involved in the incident is a five-seater Cirrus SR22 aircraft that is reported to have a male pilot and three children onboard at the time of the incident.

Oct 07, 2023, 09:32 AM IST

‘For multiple decades West preferred military dictatorship next to us as preferred partner…’: Jaishankar defends Russian arms used by Indian forces

"We have a substantial inventory of Soviet and Russian-origin weapons. This inventory grew for various reasons including the West not supplying weapons to India for decades and in fact seeing the military dictatorship next to us as a preferred partner," Jaishankar said.

Oct 10, 2022, 12:44 PM IST

EAM S Jaishankar discusses range of bilateral, global issues with Australian Foreign Minister; defends ties with Moscow

EAM S Jaishankar discussed a range of issues with the Australian Foreign Minister including Ukraine conflict, QUAD, G-20 issues, trilaterals, the UN, IAEA, climate finance and sustainable development goals. 

Oct 10, 2022, 08:58 AM IST

39 Australian shark species on the verge of extinction: Report

Australia is home to more than a quarter of the world's cartilaginous fish species.

Sep 22, 2021, 19:27 PM IST

Young boy co-pilots hot air balloons

An 11 year-old boy has become a hot air balloon co-pilot in Canberra. Hamish Davis' passion began when his parents took him to a hot air balloon festival - and now he dreams of being a pilot.

Aug 31, 2021, 20:20 PM IST

India vs Australia 1st T20I: Yuzvendra Chahal a 'like-for-like' concussion substitute for Ravindra Jadeja? This Australian player doubts

Chahal picked three for 25 to win man-of-the-match award and help India win the first T20 International. 

Dec 05, 2020, 10:07 AM IST

India vs Australia, 1st T20I: Yuzvendra Chahal comes in as concussion substitute for Ravindra Jadeja, Justin Langer unhappy

Jadeja was seen limping immediately after being hit on the head by a Mitchell Starc delivery in the 20th over of the Indian innings. 

Dec 04, 2020, 16:37 PM IST

Socceroos hoping to shine in World Cup qualifier vs Nepal

Luke Casserly, head of national performance at the Football Federation of Australia (FFA), recalled that Australia played no fewer than 22 qualification matches on the road to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Xinhua news agency reported.

Aug 12, 2019, 20:32 PM IST

Tim Paine wants winning attitude from unchanged Australia

Their comprehensive win against Sri Lanka in Brisbane was only their second Test victory of the summer and the hosts are determined not to take their foot off the pedal in the first ever Test at the Manuka Oval.

Jan 31, 2019, 14:19 PM IST

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal banking on pitch help to level series

Chandimal was of the view that the pitch for Manuka Oval's debut Test match resembled the ones back home, known to be low on bounce and provide assistance for slow bowlers.

Jan 31, 2019, 13:18 PM IST

Tim Paine's Australia seek relief against Sri Lanka after tumultuous year

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 40 runs in Brisbane, for only their second Test victory of the summer and the hosts are determined not to take their foot off the pedal in the second and final Test.

Jan 30, 2019, 13:48 PM IST

India inspired Sri Lanka seek history in Australia

India justified their top ranking by beating Tim Paine's men 2-1 earlier this month, ending their agonising 71-year wait for a test series victory in Australia.

Jan 23, 2019, 18:11 PM IST

Australia name Travis Head, Pat Cummins vice-captains for Sri Lanka Tests

Australia crashed to a 2-1 series defeat at home to India earlier this month and will look to respond strongly when they meet Sri Lanka in the day-night test starting on Thursday.

Jan 22, 2019, 16:29 PM IST

Israeli student killed in Australia while video chatting with sister

 Homicide investigators believe she was assaulted and killed in a random attack shortly after getting off the number 86 tram, just over a kilometre from her home.

Jan 17, 2019, 13:08 PM IST

Ashleigh Barty leads Australia to Fed Cup victory over Ukraine

Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua put Australia into the Fed Cup World Group play-offs with victory in the deciding doubles rubber over Ukraine in Canberra on Sunday.

Feb 11, 2018, 18:31 PM IST

Australia boosts airport security after Sydney counter-terror raids

Australia raised its terror alert in September 2014 and has passed a series of anti-terrorist laws to prevent attacks on its territory. 

Jul 30, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

Australia condemns Amarnath attack; discusses cooperation in key areas with India

In a series of tweets on the meeting, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Gopal Baglay said Swaraj welcomed Bishop for framework dialogue of foreign ministers.

Jul 18, 2017, 19:13 PM IST

New cyclone warning issued for Australia

A new cyclone warning was issued for Australia`s Northern Territory on Tuesday as a slow-moving tropical storm is gathering strength, the media reported.

Apr 11, 2017, 11:45 AM IST

Demonstrators protest Afghan president's Australia visit

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated against the Afghan president's visit to Australia today, calling for his government to end discrimination against the Hazara ethnic minority and to refuse to repatriate asylum seekers rejected by Australia.

Apr 03, 2017, 10:55 AM IST

Australia shelves planned extradition treaty with China

The Australian government has shelved a planned extradition treaty with China rather than allow the Senate reject it over human rights concerns.

Mar 28, 2017, 10:56 AM IST