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Air India Captain Accused Of Shoplifting In Sydney, Suspended By Airline

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Monday June 24, 2019

Air India has suspended its pilot Rohit Bhasin for shoplifting from a duty-free shop at Australia's Sydney airport. The incident happened on Saturday, after which a complaint was filed by the Australian Regional Manager.

Indra Nooyi Urges Fans To Watch ''Special'' ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final

ANI | Wednesday June 19, 2019

The World Cup will be hosted by Australia and the semi-finals and final of the tournament will be played at Sydney Cricket Ground and Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) respectively.

World's Longest Flight To Be Even Less Comfortable Than Expected

World News | Angus Whitley, Bloomberg | Wednesday June 5, 2019

Flights half way around the globe are set to be even less comfortable than expected -- that's if the marathon 20-hour non-stop services from Sydney to London get off the ground at all.

Chinese Warships Cause Surprise In Sydney Harbour

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday June 3, 2019

Australians enjoying a sunny winter morning were surprised by the sight of three Chinese warships steaming into to Sydney Harbour Monday, forcing the prime minister to reassure jittery residents.

Dave Sharma Becomes First Indian-Origin Man To Win In Australian Election

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 21, 2019

Dave Sharma, the Liberal candidate and former Australian ambassador to Israel, has scripted history by becoming the first Indian-origin lawmaker in the country's Parliament after winning a seat in Sydney suburb in the federal election.

Man Found Guilty In Australia Of Plot To Blow Up Etihad Flight

World News | Reuters | Wednesday May 1, 2019

An Australian court on Wednesday found a man guilty of plotting to blow up a an Etihad Airways flight out of Sydney at the behest of the ISIS militant group, by hiding a bomb in the luggage of his brother.

Shane Watson Announces Retirement From Big Bash League

Friday April 26, 2019

Shane Watson is the all-time top run-scorer for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League (BBL).

Australia's Daily Telegraph Prints Pages From Rival Sydney Morning Herald

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 25, 2019

One of Australia's most popular tabloids has blamed a printing error after pages from a rival newspaper appeared in its Thursday edition.

Sydney Opera House Gas Leak Triggers Evacuation Of 500 People

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 23, 2019

About 500 people were evacuated from the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday after an excavator cut a gas line, triggering a leak.

In Heartwarming Viral Video, Cops Reunite Homeless Man With His Pet Rat

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday April 23, 2019

A video of the moment a homeless man was reunited with his pet at has touched the hearts of millions across the world.

Dutchman Ends "World's Longest Electric Car Trip" In Australia

World News | Agebce France-Presse | Sunday April 7, 2019

A Dutchman completed an epic 95,000 kilometre (59,000 mile) journey by electric car in Sydney Sunday in a bid to prove the viability of such vehicles in tackling climate change.

Australian Bowlers Deny "False" David Warner Test Boycott Reports

Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 31, 2019

Sydney Morning Herald reported on Friday that Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon all intended to pull out of the fourth Test if David Warner was not removed.

Lights Out Around The Globe For Earth Hour Environmental Campaign

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 31, 2019

The Eiffel Tower, the Sydney Opera House and even the ancient Acropolis in Athens were plunged into darkness for an hour on Saturday as part of a global campaign to raise awareness about climate change and its impact on the planet's vanishing plant and animal life.

Rare Sumatran Tiger Cubs Make Public Debut At Sydney Zoo

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 29, 2019

Three rare Sumatran tiger cubs ventured into public view for the first time Friday in what Sydney zookeepers called a "wonderful success" for the future of the critically endangered species.

'Mankad' Controversy: What Don Bradman Thought About The Rule

Thursday March 28, 2019

The original 'Mankad' happened during India's second Test against Australia in Sydney in 1947.