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Telecom Commission on Tuesday approved a proposal for allowing mobile phone calls and internet services in domestic and international flights in India.

Indian tourist jailed in Australia on account of child porn videos on...

Manpreet Singh, 32, will be deported to India after completing his prison term, the Australian Associated Press...

1 Feb 2019 11:20 AM IST

The body of Aiia Maasarwe, 21, was found near the campus of the Melbourne University where she was studying. (Photo: AAP)

Israeli student, killed in Australia while on phone with her sister

Her body was found on Wednesday morning by passers-by at 7 am about 50 meters from the stop where she exited the tram.

17 Jan 2019 6:32 PM IST

The body of Aiia Maasarwe was found near the campus of the Melbourne university where she was studying. (Photo: Instagram)

Israeli student, 21, killed in Australia while on phone with her...

An Israeli student has been killed in a late-night attack in Australia.

17 Jan 2019 11:57 AM IST

18-year-old Saudi woman Rahaf Mohammed al-Qanun (2nd L) being escorted by a Thai immigration officer (R) and UNHCR officials at Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi teen is refugee, UN confirms, asks Australia to resettle

UN has found that a teenage woman who fled Saudi to Thailand is legitimate refugee and has asked Australia to take her...

9 Jan 2019 12:42 PM IST

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) said it was assisting the Australian Federal Police at a number of incidents at embassies across Melbourne. (Photo: Twitter)

Suspicious packages found at Indian consulate, others in Melbourne

A major operation is underway after packages were delivered to at least 10 international consulates across Melbourne.

9 Jan 2019 10:48 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind unveil a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Jubilee Park in the town of Parramatta, in Sydney on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Mayor of Parramatta, Andrew Wilson, and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison are also seen. (Photo: PTI)

President Kovind unveils statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Sydney

Statue designed by Indian sculptors was presented to President Kovind by Mayor of Parramatta in presence of Australian...

22 Nov 2018 2:29 PM IST

Local media showed footage of a large man slashing wildly at police officers before being shot. (Photo: Screengrab | @fayfayang)

1 dead, two injured in Melbourne stabbing attack

Police have also urged the public to avoid the Street after witnesses describe a car bursting into flames.

9 Nov 2018 12:42 PM IST

Mining giant BHP, which owns the four-locomotive train, decided to derail before it reached the town of Port Hedland near its Western Australia Pilbara site, and flicked the points. (Photo: AFP)

Runaway mining train travels 90 kilometres without driver in Australia

The 268-wagon train began its solo journey when the driver got down to carry out inspection, and was soon moving at up...

7 Nov 2018 11:47 AM IST

The unnamed man will appear in court next month, police said, after he was accused of assaulting the fellow resident at a care facility in the citys eastern suburbs. (Representational | File)

102-year-old man charged with indecent assault in Australia

Police declined to give details of alleged crime but said the incident took place around lunchtime on Tuesday and was...

24 Oct 2018 11:19 AM IST

Seva of the poor and needy is regarded as the greatest virtue of an ideal Sikh.

Sikh council nominee racially targeted in Australia

Sunny Singh, a Port Augusta City Council nominee, said social media video targeting his race is first time he has...

23 Oct 2018 11:22 AM IST

Air Niugini said Friday it had been informed that the weather was very poor with heavy rain and reduced visibility at the time of incident. (Photo: AFP)

Body found inside plane days after crash landing in Pacific lagoon

Air Niugini Boeing 737-800 was attempting to land at Weno airport on Friday morning but fell short of runway and...

2 Oct 2018 12:13 PM IST

Rathod had arrived in Australia four years ago on a student visa to study accountancy. (Photo: Facebook | Maulin Rathod)

Teenage girl charged with murder of Indian student in Australia

Teenager was charged with attempted murder, intentionally causing serious injury, recklessly causing serious injury...

30 July 2018 2:34 PM IST