Australia: News
Pankaj Tripathi to receive special award at IFFM 2026
Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi will be honored with the Artiste of Distinction award at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
Qantas's new ultra long-range Airbus just flew over 17,000km
Qantas's new ultra-long-range aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR, has successfully landed on Australian soil for the first time.
First in EU: France bans social media for teens
France has become the first European Union (EU) country to ban social media access for children under 15.
'Mad Max' actor Mike Preston dies at 93
Hollywood actor Mike Preston, best known for his role as Pappagallo in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Detective Bob Delaney in Homicide, has passed away at the age of 93.
Software glitch, signal loss: Thrilling moments behind Vikram-1's maiden flight
Skyroot Aerospace co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana has revealed the behind-the-scenes challenges of India's first successful private orbital mission.
'Members of Problematic Family': Acclaimed Tamil film to open IFFM
The Tamil-language drama, Members of the Problematic Family, will have its Australian premiere as the opening night film at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
Catch exclusive 'Dune 3' footage before 'The Odyssey'
Fans of the Dune franchise are in for a treat!
Japan to establish first national intelligence agency since WWII
Japan is establishing its first centralized national intelligence agency since World War II.
Did Australian cricketer Ashleigh Gardner cheat on wife with teammate?
Australia's cricket vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner is embroiled in a personal controversy after her estranged wife, Monica Wright, publicly accused her of infidelity.
'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill dies at 78
Sam Neill, the renowned New Zealand actor known for his roles in Oscar-winning films and blockbusters like The Piano and Jurassic Park, has passed away at the age of 78.
These countries have rejected China's claims in South China Sea
The United States, the United Kingdom, and 12 other countries have reaffirmed their rejection of China's expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Ex-MP booked for forcing daughter-in-law to drink cow urine
Vinayak Raut, a former Member of Parliament from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena UBT party, has been booked under the anti-superstition law.
Will India ban social media usage for teens?
India is considering age-based restrictions on social media platforms, a move that has gained momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Australia's efforts in this direction.
Far-right protester gatecrashed Modi's Melbourne hotel, another issued death threat
A far-right anti-immigrant activist allegedly heckled Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his Melbourne hotel shortly after he arrived in Australia for his two-day visit on Wednesday.
Congress rejects BJP's claim on uranium deal with Australia
The Congress party has rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was responsible for Australia's decision to sell uranium to India.
'Mr India': Australia's media hails PM Modi's visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Australia from July 8-10 has been widely covered in the country's media.
Aamir Khan, Kabir Khan join hands for 'Silkyara 41'
In a groundbreaking Indo-Australian collaboration, Aamir Khan Productions, Kabir Khan Films, and Mind Blowing Films have announced their joint venture titled Silkyara 41.
India-Australia seal nuclear and defence deals during Modi's visit
India and Australia have signed a series of agreements to strengthen cooperation in civil nuclear energy, maritime security, and critical minerals.
Modi bats for deeper India-Australia ties using T20, ODI analogies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has likened the diplomatic relationship between India and Australia to a cricket match.
Why Australian dock workers are seeking a 28-hour work week
Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour work week without any reduction in pay.
'I follow your career, copied programs': Indonesian president praises Modi
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has openly praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and India's development model.
Australia's social media ban for teens is not working
A recent study has revealed that Australia's new law mandating age checks on social media platforms is failing at the first hurdle.
PM Modi receives ceremonial Guard of Honour in Indonesia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a ceremonial Guard of Honour in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday.
BrahMos deal likely to progress during PM Modi's Indonesia visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Indonesia, where he is expected to strengthen bilateral ties. The visit will focus on defense, trade, maritime security, and critical minerals cooperation.
China test-fires missile into Pacific, angering Japan, Australia, New Zealand
China has successfully test-fired a long-range strategic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean.
Why Australia's PM apologized to popstar Kylie Minogue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologized for his inappropriate comments about pop star Kylie Minogue on a recent podcast.
PM Modi to embark on 6-day trip to 3 nations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a six-day trip to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand starting Monday.
Why Australia is worried about doctors using AI scribes
The Australian Federal Health Department has raised alarms over the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) scribes by doctors.
PM Modi receives death threat ahead of Australia visit
Ahead of his three-day visit to Australia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received a death threat.
Australia makes it more difficult to get a work visa
Australia has announced a hike in the minimum salary thresholds for several employer-sponsored skilled visas.
EY fires employee for accessing Australian PM's bank account
An employee of Ernst & Young (EY), one of the Big Four accounting firms, has been fired after allegedly accessing Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal banking information.
Why Amazon has been sued in Australia
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has sued Amazon Australia, claiming that the company's Prime subscription contracts had unfair terms.
Ranveer Singh to start shooting 'Pralay' in September: Report
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is gearing up for his next project, Pralay. The film, directed by Jay Mehta, is a zombie apocalypse thriller and will be shot extensively in Australia.
GIFT Nifty drops 150+ points amid global AI stock sell-off
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Indian equity market performance, has witnessed a sharp decline of over 150 points.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s has little effect: Study
Australia's ban on social media for users under 16 years of age has had little effect on their online behavior, a study published in the British Medical Journal has concluded.
AI models capable of cyberattacks months away, says Five Eyes
A coalition of international intelligence agencies has warned that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models capable of launching major cyberattacks could be just months away.
Why chairman, senior partners of KPMG Australia have resigned
KPMG Australia's Chairman Martin Sheppard and two senior partners, Paul Rogers and Eileen Hoggett, have announced their resignations.
Super El Niño underway: NASA map confirms warmer-than-normal water temperatures
NASA has confirmed the onset of a Super El Niño. The confirmation comes from satellite observations of sea surface height across the Pacific Ocean.
Canada, Switzerland 'nicest' countries; India at 28th spot: Survey
According to a survey conducted by the Democracy Perception Index 2026, India is lagging near the 28th spot in the list of the world's most and least liked countries.
Australian documentary 'Shared Table' heads to Indian cinemas
Cinepolis India has acquired the Australian documentary Shared Table: Regional Heroes for a limited theatrical release in India, reported Variety.
UAE bans social media platforms for under-15s
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15.
'Married at First Sight': Show under fire over background-check issues
The Australian media watchdog has termed allegations that contestants on Married at First Sight Australia were not informed about their partners' past drug, assault, and violence convictions as "serious and disturbing."
Pakistan police kill Australian girl taken hostage by robbers
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has demanded a transparent investigation into the death of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed in Pakistan.
Australia's richest person invests $1.4B in Elon Musk's SpaceX
Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart has made a major investment in Elon Musk's SpaceX.
IBM allegedly covered up major data breaches, lawsuit claims
William Barlow, a former vice president of threat intelligence at IBM, has accused the tech giant of covering up three major data breaches in the last decade.