West Bengal victory – more than just another state win!
Narendra Modi led Bharatiya Janta Party created history on 4 May by securing a landslide victory in the West Bengal elections, ending the 15 years draconian rule of one of…
New Zealand Introduces New Anti-Stalking Law
New Zealand will officially make stalking a criminal offence from 26 May under the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill, marking a significant shift in how the justice system…
Backing Kiwis with Stronger Schools and a Stronger Economy
We can’t have prosperity – more jobs, more opportunity, and higher wages for hard working Kiwis – without security. In an increasingly volatile world, a country’s ability to withstand international…
Immigration Debate: Driven More by Fear Than Facts
New Zealand’s latest population figures show net migration reached 24,200 in the year to March, with fewer residents leaving and more newcomers arriving than during the previous year. Although immigration…
Viksit Bharat 2047 our commitment, not mere slogan: PM Modi chairs Council of Ministers’ meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired the meeting of the Council of Ministers at Seva Teerth in the national capital. According to a BJP leader, “During the meeting, presentations…
International Tea Day celebrated for the first time at Agriculture College in Tripura
A grand celebration marking International Tea Day was held in Tripura on Wednesday, with the event being observed for the first time at the Agriculture College in Lembucherra under the…
Tripura police crack major cattle theft case; 3 suspects detained from Melaghar
In a major breakthrough in the recent cattle theft incidents in Tripura’s Belonia subdivision, police have detained three suspects, including a minor, from Melaghar in connection with the case. The…
Karnataka Cabinet clears major projects in education, healthcare, infrastructure and industry
The Karnataka Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Thursday approved a series of decisions related to education, healthcare, infrastructure, irrigation, transport, industrial development and administrative reforms during a meeting…
“Must follow PM Modi’s call; reduced my convoy from 16 vehicles to just 4”: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has said that he has reduced the size of his official convoy in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for simplicity and restraint…
Vayu Astra loitering munition with 100 km range successfully tested in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand
Pune-based defence firm Nibe Limited has said it has successfully completed the no-cost, no-commitment (NCNC) demonstration of its loitering munition Vayu Astra, with a 100 km range, during trials conducted…
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma attends ‘Gram Vikas Chaupal’ in Dungarpur
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma attended a ‘Gram Vikas Chaupal’ programme in Dhambola village of Dungarpur district, where he interacted with local residents. During the event on Thursday, the Chief…
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu pays tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has paid tributes to former Prime Minister the late Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary, being observed as Anti-Terrorism Day at Sadbhawana Chowk,…
Air NZ Launches Three New Christchurch International Routes
Air New Zealand has announced the launch of three new non-stop international routes from Christchurch, marking a major boost for South Island connectivity and economic growth. The airline confirmed that…
Luxon and Willis Target Bureaucracy in Push for Digital-First Government.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has outlined a public sector reform plan aimed at delivering about 2.4 billion dollars in savings over four years by encouraging government agencies to replace portions…
New Zealand at a Crossroads: Balancing Beauty and Opportunity
By Dr. Sethi K.C. New Zealand is widely admired as one of the world’s most peaceful and naturally beautiful nations. Its stunning landscapes, democratic values, environmental awareness, and balanced lifestyle…
147th Girmit Remembrance Day Honours Fiji Community!
The 147th Fiji Girmit Remembrance Day was commemorated with great pride and emotion on Saturday, 16 May, at the Malaeola Community Centre in Māngere, Auckland, bringing together more than one…
Malaysia Masters: Lakshya, Prannoy lose in opening round
Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy’s Malaysia Masters 2026 campaigns ended on Wednesday as they crashed out in the opening round at the Stadium Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur. Paris Olympics…
“Healthy competition that won us Test series against Pakistan”: Bangladesh Test captain Shanto
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hailed the “healthy competition” within his bowling attack after his side sealed a dominant 2-0 Test series win over Pakistan, saying the bowlers’ ability to…
“Cried for several hours,” says Neymar after Brazil World Cup squad inclusion
Brazilian football star Neymar Jr has opened up about his emotional reaction after being included in the FIFA World Cup squad, saying he cried for several hours after hearing the…
IPL 2026: KKR keep playoff hopes alive with four wicket win over MI
Fine knocks from Rovman Powell and Manish Pandey helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) keep their playoff hopes alive, defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets at Eden Gardens on Thursday.…
“We were 20 runs short”: MI skipper Hardik Pandya after four-wicket loss vs KKR
Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya admitted that his side fell short by around 20 runs after a batting collapse in the powerplay led to their defeat against Kolkata Knight…
KKR skipper Rahane hails Manish’s work ethic, attitude after win over MI
Following his side’s win over the Mumbai Indians (MI), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane hailed veteran batter Manish Pandey on his work ethic while sitting on the sidelines…
Demographic strength gives BRICS countries opportunity to shape future of work: Union Minister Mandaviya
The BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting was held on Wednesday in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, as part of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting has brought together youth entrepreneurs,…
“Detect, delete and deport, India is not ‘Dharamshala'”: Sukanta Majumdar reiterates Centre’s stand on illegal infiltration
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has reiterated the Centre’s stand on illegal infiltration and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), saying that the government’s policy is “detect, delete and deport” and asserting…
BJD MP Sasmit Patra meets FM Sitharaman; urges structured deliberation on inclusion of petrol, diesel under GST framework
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and submitted a detailed follow-up representation urging the initiation of structured national deliberations on the inclusion of…