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Amaravati/Bengaluru, March 6 Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka on Friday became the first two Indian states to ban the use of social media for children, although in different age groups.Australia and Indonesia have implemented similar bans, amid a global debate about the need to protect children...

Bengaluru, March 6 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that social media use would be banned for individuals under the age of 16, aiming to prevent its adverse effects on children.While a majority of parents welcomed the move, they expressed concerns about its practical...

Perth, March 6 – Australian debutant pacer Lucy Hamilton claimed three wickets on a memorable first day as India were restricted to 184/8 in 57 overs at the close of play in the one-off pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground on Friday.India, who resumed at 99/4 in the first session, lost Deepti...

Perth, March 6 – Australia's fast bowlers dominated India's top order in the opening session of the one-off pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground, leaving the visitors reeling at 99/4 after 27 overs on Friday afternoon.Jemimah Rodrigues (15 not out) and Deepti Sharma (4 not out) are still at the...

Perth, March 6 Australia captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and chose to bowl against India in the one-off Day/Night Test, which begins here on Friday.The legendary wicketkeeper-batter is playing her last match of her illustrious career.India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her team has four...

Washington, March 6 – The United States’ new defense strategy aims to prevent China from dominating the Indo-Pacific, a senior Pentagon official told lawmakers, underscoring Washington’s growing focus on the region as the center of global strategic competition.Elbridge Colby, Under Secretary...

Mumbai, March 5 Pitching for more direct trade, including aviation, the Consul-General of Australia in Mumbai, Paul Murphy, on Thursday said that the free trade deal between the two countries has yielded "good growth."Murphy also expressed hope that the situation in the Middle East gets...

New Delhi, March 5 Swift and global banks are launching a new system to make international payments faster and cheaper for small businesses and consumers, starting with major global markets.The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) is the world's leading provider...

New Delhi, March 5 – The pressure tactics of the Donald Trump administration have triggered a change in what was a strengthening India-US relationship, according to an article in a prestigious journal.Indian leaders initially assumed that the United States would prioritize their partnership as...

Perth, March 5 – Australian captain Alyssa Healy said she doesn't expect to feel any sadness as she prepares for her final international appearance through the one-off pink-ball Test against India, which begins at the WACA Stadium on Friday.Australia currently leads India 8-4 in the...

Perth, March 5 After struggling in the ODIs, the Indian women's cricket team will expect their senior players to perform inspiringly when they face Australia in the first day-night Test in nearly five years, starting here on Friday.India will be confident after remaining unbeaten in their last...

March 5, New Delhi: Australia and Canada have signed new agreements on critical minerals, following a landmark address by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the Australian Parliament on Wednesday.Speaking about Carney's address in Parliament, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said...

New Delhi, March 5 Dame Therese Walsh has been appointed as Chair of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 Tournament, which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.Dame Therese is currently the chair of Air New Zealand, and a former Chair of TVNZ and Director of New Zealand Cricket.She...

Los Angeles, March 4 – Hollywood actress-singer Keke Palmer has revealed that she feels a touch of envy towards her 3-year-old son, Leodis Jackson, who leads a charmed little life.The actress-singer revealed that he spent a significant portion of last fall in Australia, accompanying his mother...

March 04, New Delhi – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended Holi greetings, emphasizing the festival's message of good triumphing over evil, friendship, and forgiveness, as well as the shared spirit of humanity.In a statement, Albanese noted that Holi is an important occasion for...

Canberra, March 4 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday congratulated citizens of Hindu and South Asian heritage on Holi and said it is "truly wonderful" to see how the festival of colors has been "so enthusiastically embraced by the story of modern Australia.The Indian diaspora is the...

Canberra, March 4 – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conveyed heartfelt Holi greetings on Wednesday, highlighting the festival's timeless message of good triumphing over evil, the significance of friendship and forgiveness, as well as the shared spirit of humanity."For many...

New Delhi, March 4. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Devajit Saikia, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and others extended their wishes for Holi to all those celebrating and hoped that the festival of colors would bring joy and happiness to everyone's lives."May the colors...

Sydney, March 4 Authorities in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have issued a measles health alert for western Sydney as the number of confirmed cases continues to rise toward the total figure for 2025.The NSW Department of Health said in a warning released on Tuesday night that...

Madrid, March 3 In a first, the Indian women's cricket squad has been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award following their maiden World Cup title triumph.The nomination was confirmed by Laureus Sport on Tuesday.They are the first women's cricket team to...