Opposition, BJP trade sharp words over passing of VB-G RAM G Bill 2025
The VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 sparked intense debate in Parliament, with the opposition and ruling BJP at odds over its impact on rural labourers and the poor. The bill…
“He should be worried that he will be left far behind in 2027”: BJP MP Ravi Kishan slams Akhilesh Yadav
BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Thursday slammed Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who criticised the Election Commission and the ruling party in Uttar Pradesh, alleging vote theft and threatening to…
Kharge launches attack in Rajya Sabha over VB-GRAMG Bill, warns of nationwide protests
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday delivered a blistering speech in the Upper House, strongly opposing changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act…
Art & Culture
Better NZ
Communities
Events
General News
India
India Religion
Kiwi-Indians
Regions
Slider
A Joyful Christmas Celebration at New Lynn Community Centre
Disha Insights: Stories & Updates DISHA New Zealand Charitable Trust wrapped up the year with
Uttarakhand’s 25th Foundation Day Celebrated in Wellington!
The High Commission of India in Wellington resonated with vibrant colours, rich traditions, and heartfelt nostalgia as the Devbhoomi Trust of New Zealand commemorated the 25th anniversary of the formation…
Dance Therapy: Healing Through Movement
Have we ever paused to think why we’re often told to move our bodies? Is movement simply exercise or is something deeper happening within us? Consider this analogy: what happens…
Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ with AQI over 370 as thick smog blankets the capital
Large parts of the capital were blanketed by a dense layer of toxic smog, significantly reducing visibility and causing discomfort for residents. RK Puram was shrouded in thick smog, with…
Opposition seeks Standing Committee scrutiny of VB-G RAM G’ Bill; BJP defends, cites transparency
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday saw a nearly 14-hour debate over the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G (Gramin Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission) Amendment Bill, with the opposition demanding that the proposed…
Air India warns of possible flight disruptions due to dense fog, urges passengers to check status
Air India cautioned passengers about potential disruptions to flight operations over the next few days due to dense fog, particularly at its primary hub in Delhi and at several airports…
Jhajjar Court declines custody of Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar to Haryana Police
A Jhajjar Court in Haryana refused to grant custody of Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar to the State Police in an Arms Act case. The Haryana Police were seeking his custody…
Vedanta Aluminium scales Lanjigarh Refinery to 5 MTPA; Sets new Alumina production record
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, scaled its Lanjigarh Refinery operations to 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), a “landmark” in the company’s growth journey and a “significant” step towards…
Melbourne’s Siyer Makes History on GRAMMY® Nominated Album Shayan
Acclaimed Indo-Australian singer, composer, and performer Siyer has been featured on the newly GRAMMY® nominated album Shayan by award-winning pianist and composer Charu Suri. Siyer lends his voice to “Inner…
Lok Sabha to take up nuclear energy, rural employment bills; multiple committee reports on today’s agenda
Lok Sabha will take up a packed legislative and oversight agenda on Wednesday, with two major Bills slated for consideration and passage, alongside the laying of papers, presentation of committee…
Revanth Reddy appeals to Sitharaman for FRBM exemption for Telangana’s Rs 30,000-crore education push
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy appealed to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to exempt education-related borrowings from the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) limits, as the state rolls out…
IndiGo issues travel advisory as misty winter skies cast spell over North and East India
IndiGo on Tuesday night issued a travel advisory for a foggy Wednesday morning, with reduced visibility and slower flight movements expected as misty winter skies blanket North and East India.…
Congress leader defends “Kabar khudegi” remark against PM Modi, says “so much public anger for vote rigging”
Congress leader Manju Lata Meena on Sunday defended her remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a rally taken out by the party against alleged “vote chori”. The Congress…
“Failure of govt”: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa slams WB CM Mamata Banerjee over chaos at Messi event
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday criticised the ruling TMC-led West Bengal government after chaos erupted during the event featuring legendary footballer Lionel Messi in Kolkata, calling it a…
“Building a relationship with the public is our greatest asset”: Scindia highlights role of Postal Dept in Viksit Bharat 2047
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday emphasised the importance of building strong relationships with the public, calling them the government’s greatest asset. Speaking at an event in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Scindia…
Delhi govt working to expand courts to improve justice delivery: CM Rekha Gupta
The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) on Friday marked its 25th Anniversary with the launch of the SILF Mediation Center, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening access to justice through…
‘Time has come to uproot corrupt HP govt’, says Jai Ram Thakur at BJP felicitation event in Shimla
The former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led state government, saying that the “time has…
8th FOC: India, Austria discuss full spectrum of bilateral relations; next meeting to be in Delhi
India and Austria held the 8th Foreign Office Consultations recently, covering the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic and commercial ties, as well as cultural exchanges and people-to-people…
Railway safety at record high, safety budget has grown almost three times since 2013-14: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railways has reached “record highs” in terms of safety with annual consequential train accidents dropping sharply from an average of 171 per year during 2004-14 to just 11 so far…
Chandrababu Naidu sets ambitious roadmap to make Visakhapatnam Economic Region a Global Economic Hub
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to execute a comprehensive strategy to transform the Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER) into a Global Economic Hub, with focused development…
BJP lambasts Rahul Gandhi after heated exchange with Amit Shah in Parliament, LoP says ‘HM did not answer directly’
The BJP MPs on Thursday took potshots at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi after a heated exchange with Home Minister Amit Shah and a walkout from the…