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India’s Paralympic medallist Sheetal Devi etched her name in history by qualifying for her first able-bodied international meet on Thursday. Sheetal earned a place in the junior archery team for…
Quinton de Kock, known for his astute technique, became the player to wallop the third-most centuries for South Africa in ODIs after his batting masterclass steered the Proteas to an…
Star couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt hosted a fam-jam celebration for their daughter Raha on her third birthday in Mumbai. Giving a sneak peek into the little one’s birthday…
Veteran playback singer and actress Sulakshana Pandit passed away on Thursday evening after a prolonged illness, her family said. She was 71. More details regarding her demise are awaited. Sulakshana,…
Vishwak Sen-starrer family entertainer titled ‘Funky’ has finally got a release date. The film is set to release on April 3, 2026. The film is directed by Anudeep KV and…
Thursday turned out to be nostalgic for the fans of the popular dance reality show ‘Boogie Woogie’. OG ‘Boogie Woogie’ gang Jaaved Jaaferi, Naved and Ravi Behl reunited to promote…
Bollywood actress Shefali Shah expressed her happiness on working in the ‘Delhi Crime’ franchise, calling it one of the “respected shows” she has worked in her two decades of career.…
Rajesh Tailang, one of the lead cast of the Delhi Crime series, recalled the screening of the first season, describing it as one of the “special” moments of his life.…
Nepali President Ram Chandra Paudel returned home on Thursday evening from Doha, Qatar, after attending the Second World Summit for Social Development. President Paudel had departed for Doha on Monday…
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him “a great man” and “a friend,” while hinting that he may visit India next year as…
India’s Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, represented Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the World Leaders’ Summit held ahead of the COP30 Climate Conference in Belem, Brazil, the Indian Embassy said.…
The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, resolved in October 2025 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the national song, “Vande Mataram”. This sacred anthem, a…
Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) activity in West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Agnimitra Paul alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party had…
A delegation of European experts on certification and European Union regulations, supported by Green Hydrogen Association (GH2) India, visited the Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla and was briefed about the…
Police encourage landlords to be vigilant to the risks your properties are being used to commit crime. In the 18 months up to end of June 2025 Police uncovered 187…
In a historic step toward strengthening bilateral ties in tourism, the Consulate General of India in Auckland, in collaboration with The Indian News, organised an insightful seminar focused on fostering…
A targeted capital gains tax on the profit made after 1 July 2027 when a commercial property or residential property (excluding the family home) is sold. • The family home,…
During my past twelve months in Auckland, I have had the opportunity to visit cities such as Hamilton, Cambridge, and Whangārei, where I met with city council leaders, local business…
Just recently National announced that several of our Roads of National Significance (RoNS) have reached the next phase of development. Our goal is to make sure that New Zealand’s transport…
When parents send their children to school, they expect them to learn real facts, to think for themselves, and to understand the wider world. They don’t expect politics to be…
DISHA New Zealand Charitable Trust continues to nurture a sense of belonging, wellbeing, and lifelong learning among seniors and newcomers through its day programs and community initiatives. Two recent highlights…
The Sakhi women’s group continues to bring joy, energy, and connection to migrant women through its supportive initiatives. Founded in 2017, Sakhi (meaning friend) has grown from just seven women…
On Monday, 3 November, the auspicious day of Triyodashi in the month of Kartik Pradosh as per the Hindu calendar, Bharatiya Mandir, the first Hindu temple established in New Zealand…
As we all know India has started its biggest ever tri-service joint defence exercise Trishul on October 30. The name Trishul itself carries weight-God Shiva’s trident, a symbol of divine…
Hindu Youth New Zealand (HYNZ) is delighted to announce the upcoming DharmaFest 2025, held in collaboration with the HOTA (Hindu Organisations, Temples, and Associations) Forum. This vibrant, youth-led celebration will…