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As anticipation builds to the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India on December 4 and 5, world leaders are watching developments keenly. With a firm peace deal between…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephone conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday and expressed condolences on the loss of lives and widespread devastation in Sri Lanka…
A day after controversy erupted over his remarks on the meaning of “jihad”, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani on Tuesday clarified that he takes responsibility for any confusion caused…
New Zealand’s latest quarterly update on its nine key government targets—established to guide the public sector toward long-term national priorities—paints a picture of mixed progress. While several goals are firmly…
Open banking has recently become a major topic in New Zealand’s financial sector, sparking discussions about how it could improve banking services and give consumers greater control over their financial…
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has issued a sharp warning to the government over its proposed cap on council rates increases, arguing the policy is unworkable, disconnected from local realities, and…
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that he is looking forward to “a very constructive and engaging discussion” on election reforms after an agreement between the government…
Rajasthan’s Raj Bhavan has officially been renamed Lok Bhavan, with a notification issued by the Governor’s Secretariat under the instructions of Governor Haribhau Bagde. The new name came into effect…
The past few months in India have been nothing short of turbulent, especially after Op-Sindoor, with the opposition—led chiefly by the Congress party driving a relentless anti-government narrative. The recent…
The Seventh New Zealand Sikh Games were held with great enthusiasm and community pride on the 29th and 30th of November 2025 at Bruce Pullman Park, Takanini. The annual event,…
On the revered occasion of the 350th centenary of the martyrdom of Sahib Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, a grand Sarv Dharam Sammelan was held at Gurudwara Sri Dashmesh…
Disha NZ and the Sakhi team, in partnership with the Indian Consulate in Auckland, hosted the Aotearoa to India cultural showcase on 30 November at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre. The…
The 100th birth anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, affectionately known as Swami, was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm by followers around the world. Born on 23 November 1926 in…
India’s four-wicket loss to South Africa in the second ODI at Raipur also marked the end of the continuity of a happy combination that had lasted since 2019. After six…
South Africa opener Aiden Markram hammered a fantastic century to help his side chase down a 359-run target against India in the second ODI of the three-match series at the…
Following his record-breaking partnership with batting legend Virat Kohli, Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad opened up on witnessing the veteran’s “unbelievable batting” in nets and during matches in the past week,…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday chaired an important meeting at Koinadhara, Guwahati, in connection with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed two-day visit to Assam on December 20…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday hit back at the Congress leaders who took a jibe at the government over the IMF’s annual review of India’s national accounts statistics giving…
Occurrence and filling up of vacancies is a continuous processes in Indian Railways considering its size, spatial distribution and criticality of operation, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said, noting that…
The Indian Navy displayed its operational prowess and maritime capabilities through a spectacular ‘Operational Demonstration’ at Shangumugham beach, Thiruvananthapuram, on Wednesday. The mega event brought alive the Navy’s formidable combat…
The power-sharing tussle in Karnataka has intensified with followers of both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar within Congress rooting for their favourite leader to hold power…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has carried out searches across eight locations in Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh and seized various digital devices and other incriminating materials as part…
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team began their FIH Junior Women’s World Cup campaign with a comprehensive 13-0 win against Namibia at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Cesped, Estadio Nacional…
India’s veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Rohit Sharma’s transformation into a six-hitter is remarkable as he surpassed former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi’s six-hitting record, to become the batter with the…