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Canberra, March 25 – Only 26 per cent of Australians approve of the US and Israel's strikes on Iran, and half the population would oppose the deployment of Australian troops, a poll found.The latest edition of The Essential Report, a monthly poll on social and political issues conducted by...

Chandigarh, March 25: The Punjab Kings have received a timely boost ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League, with Australian duo Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly joining the squad in Mohali.The pair linked up with their teammates at the New International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, where...

Canberra, March 25 – Australia's annual inflation rate fell to 3.7 per cent in February, defying economists' expectations that it would remain at 3.8 per cent.According to official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by...

Canberra, March 25 – Australia's annual inflation rate fell to 3.7 per cent in February, defying economists' expectations that it would remain at 3.8 per cent.According to official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by...

New Delhi, March 24: The Indian senior women's team will participate in the 2026 FIFA Series in Nairobi, Kenya, during the April FIFA International Women's Match Window.The "Blue Tigresses" will face the host, Kenya, in the semi-final on April 11 at 20:30 IST, while Australia and Malawi will...

Chennai, March 24 – Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have signed Australian fast bowler Spencer Johnson as a replacement for Nathan Ellis, who has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to a hamstring injury.Earlier, Johnson had signed for the Quetta Gladiators for the 2026...

New Delhi, March 24 The Indian women's football team will face the hosts, Kenya, while Australia will take on Malawi in the semifinals of the FIFA Series 2026 in Nairobi during the April FIFA International Women's Match Window next month.Both matches will take place on April 11."The...

New Delhi, March 24 The indigenous stealth frigate INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of India's Project 17A, has arrived in Sydney to participate in an international fleet review hosted by the Royal Australian Navy to mark its 125th anniversary, officials said on Tuesday.It arrived in Sydney on March...

New Delhi, March 24 Australian-born forward Ryan Williams could make his highly anticipated debut for India after being named in head coach Khalid Jamil's 23-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Hong Kong on March 31 in Kochi.Williams was included in the squad after FIFA...

March 24, New Delhi – The European Union and Australia signed a Free Trade Agreement and a Security and Defence Partnership on Tuesday, concluding years of negotiations.EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finalized the long-awaited trade deal, aiming to...

Sydney, March 24 – Australia's environment experienced another year of above-average conditions in 2025, but climate change is "accelerating" damage to ecosystems and wildlife, a new report said on Tuesday.The 2025 Australia's Environment Report, conducted annually, found that the number of...

St. Vincent, March 24. Australia completed a clean sweep in the three-match T20I series with a 40-run victory over the West Indies in the third and final match at Kingstown, powered by a stunning century from Georgia Voll.Asked to bat, Australia piled up an imposing 211/7, built almost...

Miami, March 24 India's Yuki Bhambri and his Kiwi partner Michael Venus were eliminated in the first round of the Miami Open following a narrow defeat to John-Patrick Smith and Sander Arends here.Yuki and Venus lost 6-4, 5-7, 13-15 in a 32-match contest against the Australian-Dutch duo in one...

Melbourne, March 24 – As Australia sits at the far end of the regional fuel supply chain, it may face a "fuel supply crunch" in the coming weeks, according to local media reports, citing the conflict in the Middle East that has driven up international energy prices and exposed Australia's heavy...

Sydney, March 24 Children under the age of 16 will be banned from riding electric mobility devices in the Australian state of Queensland under new safety laws announced on Tuesday.The Queensland state government said on Tuesday that it has accepted, or accepted in principle, all 28...

New Delhi, March 23 Head coach Ricky Ponting has urged Punjab Kings players to be physically, technically, and mentally sharp, drawing confidence from their strong performance last season.Punjab Kings reached the IPL final last year after a decade, but a title eluded them as Royal Challengers...

March 23, New Delhi: Indian fast bowler Arundhati Reddy was named the ICC Women's Player of the Month for February 2026, following her outstanding performances against Australia in a three-match T20 international series.Reddy played a crucial role in India's 2-1 series victory, finishing as...

Gandhinagar, March 23 The graduation ceremony of the first graduate batch from Deakin University at the GIFT City campus highlights India's transformation as a global knowledge center and reflects the growing partnership between India and Australia, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on...

Dubai, March 23 Indian medium-paced bowler Arundhati Reddy was named the ICC Player of the Month for February on Monday for her outstanding performances in a T20I series in Australia.Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhan was named the ICC Player of the Month for his extraordinary performances in...

Melbourne, March 23 Cricket Australia has ruled out taking greater control over Test pitch preparation, insisting that local curators are best placed to deliver good, unique surfaces despite criticism following the costly Ashes series earlier this year.Following the two-day finishes in the...