New Zealander dies during hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
A New Zealand citizen has died attending hajj in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFAT) says. In a statement, MFAT said consular assistance was being provided to the…
USIBC hosts US Congressional delegation in Delhi, discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in defence and strategic technologies
The US Chamber of Commerce’s US-India Business Council (USIBC) hosted a closed-door member interaction with the US Congressional delegation led by Representative Michael McCaul in Delhi on Thursday. The discussion…
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai requests CBI enquiry into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy
V Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting a CBI enquiry into the deaths caused by illicit liquor in Kallakurichi. Annamalai on…
Punjab: BSF, Punjab police recover China-made drone in Tarn Taran
The Border Security Force (BSF) and the Punjab police in a joint operation recovered a China-made drone in the border area of Tarn Taran district, an official release said on…
Upasana Kamineni Konidela shares heartfelt message on daughter Klin Kaara’s first birthday
Actor Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela are celebrating their daughter, Klin Kaara Konidela, first birthday. Upasana took to social media to commemorate the occasion with a heartfelt…
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka, to hold discussions with leadership
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Colombo on Thursday as he embarked on his first visit after the beginning of the new term. He will hold meetings with the…
PM Modi, Amit Shah, other BJP leaders extend wishes to President Murmu on her 66th birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Bharatiya Janata Party top leaders on Thursday extended their wishes to President Droupadi Murmu on her 66th birthday. In a post on X, PM…
Hindu Council of New Zealand Announces the 2nd Hindu Elders Conference
The Hindu Council of New Zealand Inc. is delighted to announce the 2nd New Zealand Hindu Elders Conference, set to take place on Saturday, 28th September 2024, at the Hindu…
My government’s first budget is growth oriented!
Two weeks ago, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and I delivered the first Budget of the coalition Government in Parliament. We were proud to deliver tax relief for the first time…
How the Gulf became integral part of India’s ‘extended neighbourhood’ under PM Modi
The Gulf region has become an increasingly important strategic partner of India and an integral part of its ‘extended neighbourhood’ under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a report by the Italian…
T20 WC: Morne Morkel believes ‘wickets might play differently’ in West Indies during Super 8
Former South Africa cricketer Morne Morkel said that wickets might play differently in West Indies during the Super 8 matches of the T20 World Cup 2024. Speaking on Star Sports…
“Belief is there”: Rabada on South Africa qualifying for semi-final despite tough group
South African pacer Kagiso Rabada said the Proteas believe they will reach the final four after winning the match against the USA in the Super 8 of the ongoing T20…
Kartik Aaryan gets roasted by his mother on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’
Actor Kartik Aaryan will appear along with his mother in the finale episode of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’. On Wednesday, Netflix India dropped the episode’s promo, giving a sneak…
Sakhi Chit Chat and Dance Party: A Day of Fun and Community
Dance Party at Healthy Bites restaurant in Sandrigham. The event was a big success, filled with delicious food, lively dancing, and lots of fun. The day started with an energetic…
Big B helps mother-to-be Deepika Padukone get up on the stage at the grand ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ event in Mumbai
Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan who were present at the grand ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ event in Mumbai on Wednesday left fans in awe as they were caught sharing a cute…
“I am almost like a sage…with a bad idea”: Kamal Haasan on his role in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’
Actor Kamal Haasan is playing a prominent role in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. His look is already grabbing the eyeballs. He attended the pre-release event of the film, where he spoke…
Greenfield port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra to be integral part of IMEC: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said that the all-weather Greenfield deep-draft major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra will be an integral part of the India-Middle East-Economic-Corridor (IMEC).…
US Army says it killed senior ISIS official in Syria
A senior ISIS official was killed in a US airstrike in Syria on Sunday, the US Central Command said in a statement on Wednesday (local time). The senior ISIS official…
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Vietnam on state visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Vietnam on a state visit. Putin landed at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport on Thursday after concluding his visit to North Korea, Russian news…
Ship sinks in Red Sea after attack by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels
A Greek-owned ship sank in the Red Sea after being attacked by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Wednesday, reported CBS News citing the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The ship,…
Music is the melting point of traditions and cultures
One of the living legends and a doyen of traditional Indian music spectrum, Ustad Zakir Hussain, a percussion virtuoso, is coming to New Zealand this month to perform in two…
BJP’s Manoj Tiwari accuses CM Kejriwal of “surrendering” water to tanker mafia amid crisis in Delhi
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding the ongoing water crisis in the national capital accusing him of water theft and “surrendering” it to…
IMD predicts light to moderate rain for Delhi NCR
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted light to moderate intensity rain and winds would occur over and adjoining areas of a few places of Delhi NCR in the…
PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 1500 cr in J-K today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 84 major developmental projects worth more than Rs 1500 crore in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. According to…
“Great player”: WI icon Wes Hall hails Kohli, gifts him his book ‘Answering to the Call’
West Indies iconic speedster Wesley Hall met stalwart batter Virat Kohli and gifted him his book ‘Answering to the Call’ ahead of India’s Super 8 clash. India will begin the…