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Plea bargaining is one of the ways towards reformation of the guilty. It also provides some solace for the victim by way of compensation for the loss or harm caused to them due to the act of the accused, says another senior criminal lawyer, C. Mallesh Rao.World
In a first, Australian state allows euthanasia

The Bill will now go through an 18-month implementation period before it comes into effect in June 2019.

30 Nov 2017 1:37 AM IST

Australian television personality Don Burke (Photo: news.com.au)World
Don Burke accused of harrasment

The allegations against Don Burke come amid an ever-widening scandal following the downfall of American movie mogul...

28 Nov 2017 1:02 AM IST

By late 2020, when New Zealand has its next general election, the developer Nick Gerritsen, believes Sam will be advanced enough to run as a candidate. However, it is not legal for AI to contest elections.World
World gets its first Artificial Intelligence politician

Sam can answer queries regarding education, immigration.

27 Nov 2017 1:15 AM IST

Members of the Hindu community of Australia filed a complaint with the Advertising Standards Bureau (ASB) at that time claiming it had hurt their religious sentiments.World
Ganesha ad breached Australian code

The ad was released in September triggering widespread protests from all over the world.

23 Nov 2017 12:34 AM IST

The advertisement also prompted the Indian High Commission in Canberra to lodge a complaint with the Australian government asking for its removal. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)World
Australian ad featuring Lord Ganesha breached standards, says watchdog

Members of the Hindu community of Australia filed a complaint claiming it had hurt their religious sentiments.

22 Nov 2017 3:16 PM IST

Supporters of the same-sex marriage \Yes\ vote gather to celebrate the announcement in a Sydney park on November 15, 2017. (Photo: AFP)World
Our love is real: Australians vote for same-sex marriage

Australia will become the 26th nation to formalise the unions if the legislation is passed by parliament.

15 Nov 2017 12:23 PM IST

Ambulances and medics arrived to a scene of carnage at the Sydney school. (Photo: AFP)World
2 children die, few suffer injuries as car ploughs into Australia...

The tragedy occurred at the Banksia Road Public School when the car collided with a wooden classroom building.

7 Nov 2017 1:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the six women officers of the Indian Navy who are expedition of circumnavigating the globe on the sailing vessel INSV Tarini in New Delhi on August 16, 2017. (Photo: PTI | File)World
Indian Navy women out to circumnavigate globe are heroes: Australian...

The six crew of the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini started their maiden voyage on September 10 from Goa.

1 Nov 2017 8:55 PM IST

Australia has already said it would spend up to A$250 million ($195 million) housing the nearly 800 refugees and asylum seekers in Papua New Guinea for the next 12 months after its controversial detention centre closes. (Photo: AP)World
PNG insists Australia takes responsibility for refugees detained in...

Australia disallows asylum seekers arriving by boat to reach its shores, detaining them in camps in Papua New Guinea.

30 Oct 2017 6:59 PM IST

Im going to make sure that I dont cry in my beer, Im going to get back to work and work hard for the people of my electorate, Barnaby Joyce said. (Photo: AP)World
By-election in Australia as deputy PM disqualified for his dual...

Barnaby Joyce will be able to stand for re-election if he renounces the New Zealand citizenship he unknowingly...

27 Oct 2017 5:28 PM IST

The beast that took a 79-year-woman less than two weeks ago was trapped and human remains found inside, but plenty of other crocodiles inhabit the rivers and seas in the area. (Photo: Facebook)World
Australia: Idiots of the century' pose inside a baited crocodile trap

Saltwater crocodiles are a common in Australia's tropical north and kill an average of two people a year.

24 Oct 2017 1:18 PM IST

The police in Victoria state, where Melbourne is located, announced on Saturday six rewards of AUS$1 million ($780,000) each for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever was behind the murders. (Photo: AFP)World
Australian Police offer record reward for missing killer suspected of...

Investigators are seeking public assistance to help solve six murders over an 18-month period in 1980-1981.

21 Oct 2017 5:06 PM IST

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