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India vs Australia: Pro-Palestine protester invades pitch, hugs Kohli 

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final match between India and Australia was interrupted for a few minutes on Sunday after a man wearing a white t-shirt with the message "Stop bombing Palestine" invaded the pitch.

India vs Australia: Disney+ Hotstar logs record-breaking 5.4cr viewers

For the ongoing India vs Australia ICC World Cup 2023 final, Disney+ Hotstar has experienced a record-breaking 5.4 crore concurrent viewers.

Modi, Dhoni: Grand guest list for India-Australia World Cup final

Indians across the globe will be cheering on the Men in Blue on Sunday as they take on Australia in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final. While India is undefeated in this year's tournament, the Aussies are on an eight-match winning streak.

Beyond borders: Countries that celebrate Diwali

Diwali, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, but its significance and popularity have spread far beyond the nation's borders.

TV star-singer Johnny Ruffo passes away (35) battling cancer

Australian TV personality and singer Johnny Ruffo has passed away aged 35 after battling brain cancer, as reported by the BBC.

Durga Puja beyond borders: Countries that celebrate the festival

Durga Puja, the vibrant and grand festival celebrating the victory of the Goddess Durga over evil, is an event cherished by millions.

Christopher Luxon wins New Zealand elections, to be next PM

Christopher Luxon, the leader of the center-right National Party, will be New Zealand's 42nd Prime Minister as incumbent Chris Hipkins conceded that his Labour Party had lost the general election, The Associated Press reported.

Trump allegedly shared US nuclear submarine secrets with Australian businessman

Former United States (US) President Donald Trump reportedly disclosed classified information on America's nuclear submarines to Australian billionaire businessman Anthony Pratt months after leaving the White House.

Iconic vegetarian foods to eat in Australia

Awe-inspiring Australia: How to have an unforgettable experience

Australia offers a wealth of unique experiences beyond the well-trodden path. While some are crazier, others will make you respect the culture as well as the fauna and flora of the country.

India-Canada diplomatic row may trigger dal shortage in India

The recent diplomatic rift between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar has raised concerns about a potential dal or lentil shortage in India.

Elon Musk's X quietly removes feature for reporting electoral misinformation

Elon Musk's social media platform X has disabled a feature that allowed users to report misinformation about elections, per research firm Reset.Tech Australia.

Australia: Crocodile expert admits to raping puppies, killing 39 dogs

Zoologist Adam Britton (51), a renowned crocodile expert and former academic at Australia's Charles Darwin University, pleaded guilty to 56 counts of animal cruelty against dogs and four counts of accessing and transmitting child abuse material.

Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox, News Corp

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has announced that he will be stepping down from his role as chairman of the board of both Fox Corporation and News Corp. The corporations made the decision public on Thursday.

Baz Luhrmann's birthday: Looking back at all his directorial projects

Director-actor-producer Baz Luhrmann is celebrating his 61st birthday on Sunday (September 17).

Australia to hold referendum in October to recognize Indigenous people

Australia will hold a historic referendum on October 14 to decide whether to amend their constitution to recognize the country's Indigenous people—Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders—and establish an Indigenous advisory committee called the "Voice to Parliament."

World's first: Parasitic worm found alive in woman's brain

In a development that has taken the scientific community by surprise, doctors and scientists at the Australian National University and Canberra Hospital in Australia discovered a live parasitic worm inside the brain of a 64-year-old woman.

New COVID-19 BA.2.86 strain highly mutated compared to 'Eris': WHO

The newly classified BA.2.86 sub-variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is "highly mutated" compared to the original strain and the newly identified EG.5 or "Eris" strain, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.

Canada: Over 30,000 forced to flee as wildfires intensify

Over 30,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes in British Columbia, Canada, as a devastating wildfire threatened the city of Kelowna, AFP reported.

Australia: Former childcare worker booked for sexually abusing 91 children

A former childcare worker in Australia has been booked for more than 1,600 child abuse offenses against 91 minor girls, AFP reported.

World's prettiest pink destinations to satisfy your Barbie fantasy

It is the Barbie season everywhere. While Barbieland might not exist in real life, you sure can visit or experience places that give a pink Barbie vibe.

Here's why Australia has pulled out as 2026 CWG host 

In a shocking turn of events, the Australian state of Victoria, which was all set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games has decided to pull out of the quadrennial event.

Australian man and dog survive 2 months in Pacific Ocean

In a strange piece of news coming in from Sydney, Australia, a man named Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella survived an astounding two months in the Pacific Ocean.

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023: 'Darlings' bags most nominations

The nominations for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2023 in the theatrical release, as well as OTT categories, were announced on Friday, with films like Darlings, Monica, O My Darling, Ponniyin Selvan film series, and Kantara leading in most categories.

Athlete breaks world record with 3,249 pushups in an hour 

30-year-old Australian fitness and health enthusiast, Daniel Scali, has secured the title for the highest number of push-ups completed in a single hour.

10-year-old develops 'most painful condition' known to mankind

A 10-year-old girl in Australia has been diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a rare and incurable disorder that is often called the "most painful condition" known to mankind.

Canada: Violence erupts in pro-Khalistani rally in Toronto, 2 held

Two pro-Khalistani protesters were reportedly detained by police in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday (local time) after violence broke out at a "Khalistan Freedom rally" outside the Indian consulate there.

India braces for 'Khalistan Freedom rallies' in Canada, US, UK 

The Indian government remained on tenterhooks on Saturday as the rallies under the "Khalistan Freedom movement" are reportedly being organized by Sikh separatist groups across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Carry On Jatta 3' is on global domination

Carry On Jatta 3 is on a dream box office ride. The film is performing very well in India and abroad. The third installment of the Carry On Jatta franchise received decent reviews and is working like magic in North America and Australia.

Australia becomes first country to allow psychedelics to treat depression

Australia is set to become the first country to permit doctors to prescribe psilocybin and MDMA for treating mental health conditions like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

OTT: Sam Esmail's 'Metropolis' TV series scrapped amid writers' strike

The ongoing writers' strike in Hollywood has given rise to an unrest situation in one of the biggest film industries in the world. Several major projects have been hit by this strike against the background of economic disparities.

Australian lawmaker alleges sexual assault in Parliament; Liberal senator responds

Australian lawmaker Lidia Thorpe on Thursday leveled sexual assault claims against fellow senator David Van in Parliament and alleged that the building was "not a safe place" to work for women.

Over 6,500 millionaires could leave India in 2023

At least 6,500 millionaires or high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are set to leave India in 2023, per the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report.

'Australia's worst female serial killer' pardoned after 20 years

Kathleen Folbigg, previously dubbed the worst female serial killer in Australia, was pardoned by a court in New South Wales and released on Monday after doubts emerged over her earlier conviction.

Museum Of Underwater Art: You can snorkel in this museum

There are several exciting experiences and tourist attractions that you can cherish in Australia.

Female character to lead 'The Office Australia' 

The Office is one of the cult classic series loved all around the world. The series enjoys huge popularity and has been a big part of memedom. The series is set to have an Australian version titled The Office Australia and the comedy franchise will be led by a female protagonist for the first time.

World wants to know what India is thinking: PM Modi

Addressing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers at Delhi's Palam airport after returning from his three-nation visit on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the world wants to know what India is thinking.

Won't accept vandalism of Hindu temples: India, Australia vow action

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney on Wednesday over a wide range of issues, including the recent incidents of Hindu temples being vandalized in Australia.

'Masterchef,' cricket, democracy: Modi lists things that unite India, Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese addressed a gathering of more than 20,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday.

'Modi is the boss': Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Sydney

Australian PM Anthony Albanese on Tuesday called his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi a "boss" during a grand event for the Indian diaspora in Sydney.