India, Australia to develop MoU on defence articles, services after second defence ministers' dialogueIndia and Australia will develop a defence cooperation agreement. This follows their second Defence Ministers' Dialogue. The countries aim ...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
US allies call for greater unity as Trump-era rifts cloud global securityAllies at a defense conference stressed unity as threats become global. Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi highlighted that division...
31 May, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific securityUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured Pacific allies of America's commitment to the region. Speaking at a defense conference in Singa...
30 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Australian watchdog sues Amazon unit over children's backpack safetyAccording to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the company is accused of supplying children's "Unicorn Toddler Bac...
29 May, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
Quad’s 5-step push for Indo-Pacific cooperation unveiled at Delhi meetingThe Quad grouping has launched five new initiatives for enhanced cooperation. These focus on maritime surveillance, port infrastructure, en...
26 May, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Amid West Asia turmoil, Quad foreign ministers gather to reinforce Indo-Pacific stabilityQuad foreign ministers convene in New Delhi. Discussions will focus on the West Asia crisis and Indo-Pacific security. Cooperation in criti...
25 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
RCB vs SRH: Virat Kohli enjoys aggressive Australian-style intensity on field: Irfan PathanFormer India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Virender Sehwag shared their views on recent Indian Premier League matches. Pathan downplayed a he...
23 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Australian court upholds $465,000 fine against Elon Musk's XAn Australian federal court upheld on Thursday a fine against Elon Musk's X for failing to comply with child internet safety regulations, c...
21 May, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall in next few days? Full explainer on Gulf conflict, Strait of Hormuz risks and global marketsWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall in next few days? Oil prices climbed after new c...
08 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
ISIS-linked women and children set to arrive in Australia; Federal Police reveal plan, including arrests, for ISIS-bride cohortAustralian authorities are preparing for the arrival of ISIS-linked women and children. The Australian Federal Police has a plan for monito...
06 May, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
No 'meaningful' shift from social media sites after Australia teen banDespite Australia’s recent legislation prohibiting social media access for those under 16, user habits remain largely unchanged, as indicat...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
FCNR FD interest rates: SBI vs PNB vs HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank - which gives you best rates; eligibility and taxation on interest explainedFCNR interest remains exempt from tax as long as the depositor qualifies as an NRI or resident but RNOR under Section 10(15)(iv)(fa) of the...
29 Apr, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news dealsAustralia is gearing up to implement a groundbreaking levy on major tech giants. If platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok fail to compens...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Australian social media ban marred by weak platform checks, tech providers sayAustralia's teen social media ban faces enforcement challenges due to platforms' weak application of available age-checking tools, not tech...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Australia announces $1000 instant tax deduction for millions of taxpayers under proposed law; How it works and what will be the maximum and average savings?Millions of Australians will soon benefit from a $1,000 instant tax deduction. This new legislation simplifies claiming work-related expens...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
China calls passage of Japanese warship through Taiwan Strait a 'provocation'China has strongly protested a Japanese military vessel sailing through the Taiwan Strait. Beijing views this move as a deliberate provocat...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
What are Money mule accounts? Australia’s financial intelligence regulator targets financial crime vulnerabilities in foreign-owned banksAustralia's financial intelligence unit, AUSTRAC, has uncovered significant control and reporting issues within foreign-owned banks. Review...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.34 PM IST