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Australia named its 15-member squad for the U-19 World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe, featuring Indian-origin players Aryan Sharma and John James. The team, led by Oliver Peake, also includes players of Sri Lankan and Chinese heritage

Australia’s sweeping social media ban for under-16s could redefine global child-safety laws and push other nations toward tougher digital protections

Australia’s historic ban preventing under-16s from holding accounts on major social media platforms came into force on Wednesday. While public support is high, concerns remain over its effectiveness, enforcement challenges, and potential privacy risks flagged by global platforms.

Australia built a 44-run lead in the Brisbane Ashes Test after reaching 378 for six at stumps on Day 2. Weatherald, Labuschagne and Smith scored half-centuries, while England’s dropped catches and erratic bowling allowed the hosts to capitalize

Over 18.82 lakh Indian students are studying across 153 countries, with Canada hosting the highest number. The MEA revealed rising deportations linked to visa violations, incomplete documentation and enrolment issues, while highlighting advisories, support mechanisms and recent evacuation efforts for students abroad

India stormed into the Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind final with a nine-wicket win over Australia in Colombo. Basanti Hansda starred with 45 runs, while Ganga Kadam and Karuna powered India’s dominant chase at P Sara Oval

Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the opening Ashes Test at Perth, finishing inside two days. Travis Head smashed a 69-ball century, while Mitchell Starc claimed 10 wickets as England collapsed twice, giving Australia a 1-0 series lead

Nineteen wickets fell on Day 1 of the Ashes Test in Perth, with Mitchell Starc’s 7/58 bowling England out for 172 before Ben Stokes’ 5/23 left Australia reeling at 123/9. England lead by 49 runs heading into Day 2

England begin their Ashes campaign in Perth on Friday, desperate to end a 15-Test winless run in Australia. Ben Stokes leads the side, while Steve Smith captains Australia in place of Pat Cummins. Injuries have reshaped both squads

A Hyderabad man, Saif Mohammed Shah, was stabbed by a group of teenagers while trying to prevent theft at a convenience store in Burwood, NSW. AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi urged the External Affairs Minister to ensure treatment and legal action.

Meta has begun warning thousands of Australian users under 16 to download their data and prepare for account removal ahead of a nationwide social media ban for minors beginning December 10. The move affects Facebook, Instagram and Threads, with age-verification measures introduced

Samanvitha Dhareshwar, 33, an Indian-origin techie eight months pregnant, and her unborn baby died after a car collision in Sydney’s Hornsby. The BMW driver, 19, was arrested for dangerous and negligent driving causing death.

The Hyderabad Central Crime Station police booked a Himayatnagar-based overseas consultancy for cheating around 40 job aspirants of over Rs 1.05 crore. The firm allegedly issued fake work permits, withheld passports, and promised jobs in several foreign countries.

India captain Shubman Gill spent over 90 minutes at the nets in Kolkata, fine-tuning his technique ahead of the opening Test against South Africa. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan also trained hard, as the management inspected the dry pitch

India have been drawn in Group C alongside Japan, Australia and Chinese Taipei for the AFC Under-20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026. The Young Tigresses return to the continental tournament after 20 years and will open their campaign against Japan

India secured a 2-1 series win over Australia after their final T20I in Brisbane was washed out due to rain. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill provided a strong start before the weather intervention, marking India’s fifth consecutive T20I series win over Australia

India sealed the five-match T20I series against Australia 2-1 after the final game in Brisbane was washed out due to rain. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India a flying start before play was halted by lightning.

India aim to finish their Australia tour with a win in the fifth T20I at Brisbane. With a 2-1 series lead, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, and the spin trio will be key, while Australia battles batting and bowling gaps

Amee Kamani clinched the bronze medal at the WPA Heyball World Championships in Brisbane, Australia, after a solid 6-1 win in the quarterfinals. She was defeated by world No. 1 Shi Tianqi in the semifinals. Vidya Pillai also competed

Matt Kuhnemann, Australia's left-arm spinner, hopes his bowlers can dismiss India's Abhishek Sharma cheaply in the remaining T20I matches. He praised Sharma as a serious batting talent and stressed the importance of taking early wickets to control the game