Samoan PM says Luxon was hours away from cancelling chiefly title
Analysis: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be feeling he’s dodged a bullet in Samoa but it came close enough for him to feel the shifting of air as it shot…
Peters: Hipkins’ ex not linked to NZ First 794 1 News National
Winston Peters has moved to quash suggestions of a link between Labour leader Chris Hipkins’ former wife and New Zealand First. Hipkins continues to flatly deny claims Jade Paul posted…
DiDi announces surcharge in New Zealand, Uber ‘monitoring’ situation as drivers hit by rising fuel prices
Chinese rideshare giant DiDi has announced a fuel surcharge starting next week. DiDi has become the first rideshare company in New Zealand to introduce a surcharge for passengers amid soaring…
Speeding fines surge to 16-year high as police ramp up enforcement
The number of speeding fines issued by police officers is increasing, with last year producing the highest number of fines handed out in 16 years. New figures reveal officers issued…
Major fire blaze at automotive shop in Ponsonby
Ponsonby Automotive was damaged by the fire. Photo: Lucy Xia A major fire at an automotive shop in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby has been extinguished. Acting Assistant Commander Kenton…
Fuel stations run out again, Luxon warns NZ preparing for ‘prolonged’ Iran conflict
Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher…
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla meets retiring Rajya Sabha MPs at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with retiring and recently retired Members of Parliament from the Rajya Sabha during a gathering held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital. Lok…
AB de Villiers hails Virat Kohli as “heartbeat” of RCB, backs franchise to defend IPL title
Former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) player AB de Villiers hailed Virat Kohli as the “heartbeat” of the franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season,…
From Khelo India to India colours: Joya announces herself for India U17
When 14-year-old Joya’s volley hit the net deep in stoppage time to seal India’s 3-2 comeback win against Myanmar in Yangon on March 14, it marked a moment she will…
Indian Open Squash: Om Semwal delivers blockbuster upset to headline opening day
India’s Om Semwal produced a sensational upset on the opening day of the Indian Open 2026, defeating higher-ranked Mexican Sebastian Salazar in a gripping five-game encounter in Mumbai on Wednesday.…
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule out; India Men to face Pakistan in group stage
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has unveiled the match schedule for the 2026 Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. While India Men’s are set to kick off their…
Gujarat Titans begin their IPL 2026 practice in Ahmedabad
Gujrat Ttans (GT) commenced their preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Wednesday, with the newly-appointed batting coach Matthew Hayden guiding the team during the training…
MG University, University of Calicut crowned champions at All India University Armwrestling Championship
The All India University Armwrestling Championship, held at Maharana Pratap University in Aligarh, concluded successfully with MG University, Kottayam, clinching the Overall Team Championship in the men’s category, while the…
IFL 2025-26: Chanmari FC to face Shillong Lajong
Chanmari FC and Shillong Lajong FC will face each other in a crucial fixture in the first of two matches in the Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Rajiv Gandhi…
Naveen-Musa pair script WRC3 podium finish at Safari Rally Kenya 2026
Hyderabad-based rally driver Naveen Puligilla, along with seasoned co-driver Musa Sherif, secured a podium finish in the WRC3 category at the iconic Safari Rally Kenya 2026, the third round of…
Afghan cricketers visit blast victims, condemn civilian casualties after Kabul airstrikes
Officials from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), along with national team players, visited hospitals in Kabul to check on those injured due to the Pakistani strike at a hospital. The…
“Virat Kohli and RCB will always be synonymous…”: Anil Kumble ahead of IPL 2026
Former India captain and legendary spinner, Anil Kumble, has highlighted the connection between Virat Kohli and RCB and said the famous cricketer could come up with new shots this season.…
Jamie Smith believes missing out on IPL could turn into opportunity to rebuild red-ball game
England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith believes missing out on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 could turn into a timely opportunity to rebuild his red-ball game after a challenging Ashes tour.…
Delhi reviews disaster preparedness; clears Rs 21,000 crore flood mitigation plan
In a high-level review of disaster preparedness in the national capital, the Delhi State Disaster Management Authority (DSDMA) convened a meeting at Lok Niwas on Tuesday. Chaired by the Lieutenant…
Nirmala Sitharaman meets UK PM Special Advisor Varun Chandra; discusses FinTech, trade ties
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday met Varun Chandra, the Special Advisor on Business and Investment to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, in New Delhi.…
Pradyut Bordoloi’s move huge boost to BJP ahead of Assam Assembly elections; Congress calls it “unfortunate”
Congress Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Tuesday tendered his resignation to the All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge and ended his lifelong association with the Congress party…
SPIPA Trainees conduct study visit to Gujarat Legislative Assembly
As part of the First Common Foundation Course conducted at the Gandhinagar campus by the Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA), Ahmedabad, a study visit to the Gujarat Legislative…
PM Modi hails Cabinet decisions on highway project, cotton MSP, BHAVYA, Hydro scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed a series of Union Cabinet decisions aimed at supporting farmers, enhancing connectivity, accelerating industrial growth, and boosting clean energy, stating that the government…
Uttarakhand CM extends greetings to people on Chaitra Navratri
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the Nav Samvatsar and Chaitra Navratri. He described Chaitra…
Rahul Gandhi attends party’s CEC for Puducherry led by Mallikarjun Kharge; discusses roadmap for Assembly elections
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met with the party’s Central Election Committee (CEC) for Puducherry, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, to chart the course for the upcoming Assembly…