Brisbane, February 24 – Following India’s six-wicket defeat to Australia in the first One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series at Allan Border Field on Tuesday, stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana remained optimistic about her team’s chances of moving forward.Despite the loss...
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New Delhi, February 24 – Hockey India has congratulated defender Jarmanpreet Singh on achieving the remarkable milestone of completing 150 international caps for India. The star defender accomplished this feat when India faced Spain in their third match of the 2025/26 FIH Hockey Pro League in...
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Brisbane, February 24 – Australia delivered a clinical performance to defeat India by six wickets in the opening One Day International (ODI) at Allan Border Field on Tuesday. They successfully chased a modest target of 215, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-game ODI series and also leveling the...
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Dubai, February 24 – Several key players from Australia and India, particularly Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, and Georgia Voll, have made significant progress in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings ahead of this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Their outstanding performances in the...
Brisbane, February 24 – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has provided an update on Harmanpreet Kaur after the Indian captain sustained an injury to her left knee while batting against Australia in the first innings of the ODI series opener at the Allan Border Field on Tuesday...
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Brisbane, February 24 – Despite fifties from Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, India struggled with their batting against Australia in the first one-day international of the three-match series. The Indian team was bowled out for 214 runs in 48.3 overs, with the Australian bowlers dominating...
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Sydney, February 24 – The head of a major inquiry into the antisemitic terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach in December said on Tuesday that it could take years to strengthen social cohesion in Australia.Former High Court Justice Virginia Bell, who was appointed by the federal government to...
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Brisbane, February 24 – India won the toss and chose to bat first against Australia in the first One Day International (ODI) of the three-game series at The Gabba on Tuesday.The stage may change, but the focus remains on the same key players as the two teams face off. India enters the 50-over...
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Brisbane, February 24 India won the toss and chose to bat against Australia in the first Women's ODI here on Tuesday.India had won the preceding T20 series 2-1.Teams:Australia: Alyssa Healy (captain), Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner...
New Delhi, February 23 – Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has established Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over sixty countries as a major initiative to deepen India's inter-parliamentary ties and complement traditional diplomacy through sustained legislative engagement.This move brings together...
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Bengaluru, February 23 A discussion has begun in Karnataka over banning mobile phones in schools and college campuses, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposing the idea.Addressing vice-chancellors and senior education administrators at the Vice Chancellors' conference in the presence of...
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As a significant step to enhance the country's inter-parliamentary engagement with the world, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has established Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over 60 countries. This move reflects the Parliament's conscious effort to deepen dialogue and exchanges with legislatures...
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Ottawa, February 23 – The strengthening of the Canada-India relationship will be a key focus as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits India later this week. During his visit, he will first travel to Mumbai and then to New Delhi, where he is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Narendra...
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New Delhi, February 23 – McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has suggested that Ferrari and Mercedes currently hold a slight edge heading into the 2026 Formula 1 season, following the conclusion of last week’s final pre-season test.The assessment comes after a strong showing from Ferrari...
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Los Angeles, February 23 – Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth revealed that his three children, India, Sasha, and Tristan, are not interested in his successful film career.The 42-year-old actor believes they enjoyed his movies when they were younger, but have since lost interest.When asked if...
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Mumbai, February 22 Zimbabwe is not worried about not having played a T20I in India for over a decade, as the African nation has the capability to produce a "top performance" in the T20 World Cup Super Eights, reckoned captain Sikandar Raza here on Sunday.Zimbabwe punched above their weight by...
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Adelaide, February 22 In her reflection on the historic 2–1 T20I series victory over Australia, Indian batter Smriti Mandhana said that the Women in Blue just want to consistently stay at the top, regardless of who they are defeating or where they are playing.India sealed the three-match...
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Adelaide, February 21 – India’s off-spin bowling all-rounder Shreyanka Patil described dismissing veteran Ellyse Perry in her 350th international appearance as a “very special” moment, as the visitors secured a 2-1 victory in the T20I series against Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide...
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Chandigarh, February 21 In an act of bravery, a non-resident Indian (NRI) woman thwarted an alleged robbery attempt – wielding a sword as she challenged two persons on motorcycles who were following her car in Ludhiana, Punjab.A video circulating on social media shows the woman standing in the...
Adelaide, February 21 – Smriti Mandhana expressed her delight after India’s 17-run victory over Australia in the series decider on Saturday, stating that defeating the Aussies in Australia is “truly special.” However, she also noted that the team will “not celebrate too much” and will instead...
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