Australia claimed a commanding six-wicket win over New Zealand in the first T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, despite a sparkling century from Tim Robinson that gave the hosts early hope. Chasing 182, the visitors stormed to victory in just 16.3 overs, led by a blistering 85 from captain Mitchell Marsh. New Zealand, batting first, … Read more
A sunscreen scandal in Australia is continuing to grow, with 18 products now pulled from shelves in the skin cancer hotspot over safety concerns. Analysis by a consumer advocacy group in June found several popular and expensive sunscreens did not provide the protection claimed by their makers. One product, Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen, is … Read more
Global stock markets steadied on Thursday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates but investors were circumspect after the world’s biggest central bank signalled a measured approach to further monetary policy easing. U.S. equity futures advanced 0.3%, after a uneven session on Wall Street overnight, while shares in Korea and Taiwan led gains in Asia, … Read more
India pacer Renuka Singh has cleared all fitness and medical tests ahead of the three-match ODI series against Australia. Head coach Amol Muzumdar confirmed her return to the national side after a brief injury layoff. Renuka has not played any cricket this year due to a stress fracture and last appeared on the field in … Read more
Voters in Australia were casting their ballots in a general election on Saturday, the third major U.S. ally after Germany and Canada to vote in a global economic and political landscape upended by the second Trump administration. The two men vying to lead Australia — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, of the center-left Labor Party, and … Read more
A shocking video of a group of children in Woorabinda, Queensland, using a python as a skipping rope has gone viral on social media. As seen in the short clip, around six children laughed and jumped over the snake, which appeared to be over a metre long. At one point, the children could be heard … Read more
The Australian Cricket team arrived in Pakistan on Monday, February 17 for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The mega event is all set to begin from February 19 as Pakistan will lock horns with New Zealand in the curtain raiser in Karachi. Ahead of the tournament, almost all teams have arrived in Pakistan for the … Read more
After securing a dominant 3-0 ODI series victory over England, Rohit Sharma-led India has opted out of warm-up matches ahead of the Champions Trophy. Australia has taken a similar approach, while co-hosts Pakistan have lined up multiple warm-up fixtures before the tournament. India’s campaign begins on February 20 against Bangladesh, and the team believes their … Read more
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares for the Budget 2025 announcements, many taxpayers, including Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), are anticipating long-awaited relief. NRIs are hoping for some changes to the 182-day residency criteria and simplification of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) requirements for selling properties in India. These initiatives could help address ongoing challenges faced by … Read more
Smriti Mandhana reunites with Team India in Australia Source link