Luxon arrives at Waitangi for Iwi Chairs Forum meeting
Photo / Adam Pearse Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has arrived in Waitangi for a meeting with the Iwi Chairs Forum. Shortly after 10am, Luxon was driven to Waitangi’s Copthorne Hotel.…
“If you keep believing as a team, magic happens”: Jemimah Rodrigues’ Delhi Capitals enter fourth consecutive WPL final
Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah Rodrigues was named Player of the Match in the Eliminator of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 as DC entered their fourth straight final on the…
Akshay Kumar, other B-town stars attend ‘Pitch to Get Rich’ success party; Season 2 announced
The makers of the fashion entrepreneur show ‘Pitch to Get Rich’ announced the launch of its second season during the success party of the first Season held in New Delhi…
US aircraft carrier shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea amid rising tensions
A US aircraft carrier shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday (local time) after the unmanned aerial vehicle made what the US military described as an…
Nishikant Dubey accuses Rahul Gandhi of attempting to “divide India into pieces like Pakistan, Bangladesh”
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday trained guns on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of attempting to “divide India into pieces like Pakistan and Bangladesh” on…
Uttarakhand DGP chairs high-level crime, law and order review meeting
The Uttarakhand Police Headquarters on Tuesday informed that a high-level review meeting on crime and law and order was held at the auditorium of Sardar Patel Bhawan under the chairmanship…
India-US trade agreement triggers political face-off as Centre hails “future-defining deal”, Opposition alleges compromise
The India-US trade agreement has triggered an intense political debate, with the Centre projecting it as a landmark, future-defining deal that will accelerate India’s growth trajectory, while opposition parties have…
Air India, IndiGo aircraft collision at Mumbai Airport; passengers safe
A ground collision occurred at Mumbai Airport on Tuesday involving Air India flight AI 2732 and IndiGo flight 6E 791. The wingtips of the two aircraft made contact during ground…
Rajya Sabha continues discussion on motion of thanks on President’s Address
Rajya Sabha on Tuesday continued discussion on motion of thanks on the President’s address with the members from treasury benches hailing achievements of the government and the opposition members accusing…
“incorrect application” of force caused fuel switch to move from RUN to CUTOFF on Air India Boeing 787-8: DGCA
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released a rejoinder on Tuesday regarding the purported malfunction of the fuel cut-off switch on Air India Boeing B787-8 aircraft VT-ANX, which was…
Eight opposition suspended for “unruly conduct” as Lok Sabha standoff intensifies; Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker
The standoff between the opposition and government in Lok Sahha escalated today after eight opposition MPs were suspended for “unruly behaviour” and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of…
‘My heart is always back there’: Kiwi charity founder returns from Ukraine
Tenby Powell has recently returned to New Zealand after six months in Ukraine providing support to locals near the front line of the war with Russia. This was his fourth…
Government announces ‘Clarity’: Standardised school reports on students’ learning and assesment.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford are set to outline a significant shift in how student progress is measured and reported in New Zealand schools, speaking this…
Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal included in Mumbai’s QF squad against Karnataka; returning Shardul to lead
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and all-rounder Shardul Thakur have been included in Mumbai’s squad for the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash against Karnataka starting from February 6 onwards. Mumbai will aim…
“We are overwhelmed…”: Tibet Museum director Tenzin Topdhen on Dalai Lama’s Grammy win
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has been awarded a Grammy Award for his audiobook ‘Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness The Dalai Lama’ at the prestigious ceremony held on…
“Business between India and US set to flourish”: Amit Shah congratulates PM Modi, US President Trump for trade deal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations following the announcement of the India-US…
China expands executions of Myanmar scam centre suspects as part of sweeping crackdown
China has carried out further executions of individuals convicted in connection with sprawling scam operations run out of Myanmar, part of a broader campaign by Beijing to dismantle transnational fraud…
White House confirms removal of 25% additional tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases
Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal, where the US reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, a White House official on Monday (local time) confirmed to…
Cuba rejects US security threat claims amidst rising diplomatic and economic pressure
The Cuban government has firmly denied allegations that it poses a security threat to the United States, even as tensions escalate between Havana and Washington over broader geopolitical and economic…
Industry experts laud India-US trade deal, call it win-win for economy, markets
Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal, where Washington reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, industry leaders, market experts and economists on Tuesday welcomed the deal,…
Indian Railways allocates Rs 11,486 crore for Assam and Northeast in 2026-27
The Indian Railways has allocated Rs 11,486 crore for Assam and the North Eastern states, reflecting a fivefold increase compared to 2014 and reaffirming its commitment to faster, safer and…
New Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant to be commissioned in 2026: CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art 105 million gallons per day (MGD) water treatment plant at Chandrawal, aimed at strengthening the city’s…
“Will take up LoP Suvendu Adhikari’s complaint with state govt, CEO”: WB Governor Ananda Bose
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday said he would take up the concerns raised by Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari and other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs…
Safety Matters Foundation calls for transparent investigation after Boeing 787 fuel system incident
The Safety Matters Foundation (SMF) has called for transparent investigation after “Boeing 787 fuel safety incident”, saying the incident is especially alarming as it mirrors a known risk previously identified…
“World’s oldest and largest democracies working even closer”: Assam CM praises PM Modi for India-US trade
Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his statesmanship, crediting him for the India-US trade deal. As per the trade deal, “Made in…