Sydney, July 26 (IANS) Two people have been shot by police in Australia’s Queensland state, with authorities launching an investigation into the circumstances. According to a statement released by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) on Sunday, officers were called to Benjamina Street in Mount Sheridan, a suburb of Cairns, at about 5:10 pm local time on Saturday following reports of an attempted armed robbery involving a man who fled the scene on foot, Xinhua News Agency reported.Police said offi…
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Amreli/New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Amreli Cyber Crime Police recovered Rs 11 lakh after cracking a cyber fraud case involving a Sydney-based Indian national, within weeks, in coordination with the police and the banking system. The money was returned to Saurabh Jolly, an Indian resident living in Sydney, Australia, after he approached the Amreli Police by email in June regarding a payment he had made for the purchase of gold that was never delivered.According to Amreli Superintendent of Police…
Sydney, July 22 (IANS) Former Australia opener David Warner on Wednesday pleaded guilty to a drink-driving charge in a Sydney court and will be sentenced later this year. Warner, who currently serves as the captain of the Sydney Thunder franchise in Australia’s domestic T20 Big Bash League (BBL), did not appear in person during the court proceedings. Instead, his legal counsel Bobby Hill appeared at the Sydney court to formally enter a guilty plea on his behalf to one count of ‘middle range’…
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Actress Laura Dern, who starred alongside Sam Neill in the Jurassic Park franchise, expressed her grief over her “beloved lifetime friend’s” passing and said he showed her the depths of loyalty, protectiveness, and love, always with the driest of wit. Laura, who played Dr. Ellie Sattler in the Jurassic Park franchise, shared a string of images with Neill on the photo-sharing website.For the caption, she wrote: “Sam was my beloved lifetime friend… He showed me the…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has found herself at the centre of public attention after a report regarding the breakdown of her marriage was followed by a series of social media posts from her estranged wife, Monica Wright.According to a Daily Mail report, Gardner and Wright’s marriage had broken down following an alleged affair involving a fellow Australian cricketer. While the publication did not identify the individual in its report, Wright responded on Inst…
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) As Sam Neill, who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders,’ passed away on Monday in Australia aged 78, veteran actor Anupam Kher penned a note for the iconic star and said that the world has lost a wonderful gentleman. Anupam shared a picture posing with the star, whose family described his passing on an Instagram post as “sudden and unexpected.”Anupam shared in the caption section: “DEEPLY SADDENED by the passing of the wonderful #SamNeill .”Recall…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the credibility and capability of India’s defence platforms while highlighting the military action during Operation Sindoor as proof of India’s growing prowess. He said that echoes of India’s strikes on terror camps were heard across the world. In his address at the Indian community event ‘Melbourne meets Modi’ on Thursday, PM Modi said, “The world is witnessing the capability and credibility of India’s defence platform…
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Singer Shreya Ghoshal has reflected on the overwhelming success of her “Unstoppable Tour.” She described it as the beginning of a much bigger journey. Sharing her experience from the Australia and New Zealand leg of the tour, The singer told IANS that the incredible energy, love, and surprises across each city stood out for her, noting how the live shows continue to evolve with every performance. Shreya also expressed gratitude for the growing connection with her audie…
Sydney, June 23 (IANS) A man has been charged over an alleged bomb hoax on board a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, Australian authorities said on Tuesday.The Australian Federal Police (AFP) reported that a 44-year-old man from Montenegro was arrested at Sydney Airport on Sunday after officers received information about an alleged bomb threat made on a Turkish Airlines flight.Authorities allege the man claimed to have a bomb after a crew member questioned him about electrical equipment while …
Sydney, June 23 (IANS) Six men from the eastern Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have been charged over an alleged attempt to import 120 kg of cocaine from the US and the subsequent discovery of a drug laboratory, officials have said. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) said on Tuesday that an investigation began in December 2025 when officers intercepted a consignment from California containing four vehicle transmissions.The components were dismantled,…