India Free Trade Deal Faces Political Pushback
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has accused the government of fast-tracking the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with India for political gain, warning that stronger outcomes could have been…
India New Zealand Business Council Welcomes Landmark NZ–India Free Trade Agreement
India and New Zealand have struck a comprehensive free trade agreement, and India’s cabinet has now, reportedly, also signed off on the deal. The India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC)…
Fake Cop Tries to Pull Over Real Police — While Drunk
A bizarre and dangerous incident has unfolded in Auckland after a man posing as a police officer attempted to pull over an actual police car — while allegedly more than…
Physical Disability T20 series: Effort by Shiva Shankara goes in vain in third game
India Senior’s GS Shiva Shankara’s grand effort with the bat went in vain as India A finally pulled one back in the three-match Physical Disability T20 series, which came to…
Renshaw, Wildermuth centuries guide Brisbane Heat to record BBL chase
Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth’s memorable hundred helped Brisbane Heat to chase the highest-ever target in Big Bash League history and the third-highest in T20s against Perth Scorchers on Friday.…
“We wanted to express ourselves in all departments”: Suryakumar Yadav after India’s 3-1 T20 series win over South Africa
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav credited India’s 3-1 T20 series win over South Africa to the team sticking to their brand of cricket and expressing themselves freely. He highlighted the team’s…
“Plenty to take away”: Aiden Markram after South Africa suffers a 30-run defeat against India
After losing the fifth and final T20I by 30 runs against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday, South Africa captain Aiden Markram said that this experience will prove…
“Except openers, we are flexible to bat anywhere”: Tilak Varma speaks on his batting position
After smashing an explosive fifty in the fifth T20I against South Africa, Tilak Varma said he is flexible with his batting position, willing to adapt wherever the Indian team needs…
“Got some different skills”: Tilak Varma on Suryakumar Yadav
Star batter Tilak Varma has backed India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, who is going through a rough patch in T20I cricket. Varma’s comment came after India defeated South Africa by…
PM Modi to visit Bengal on December 20, inaugurate NH projects worth Rs 3,200 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on Saturday, December 20, to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for two National Highway projects worth around Rs 3,200 crores. The…
“Does not understand issue properly”: BJP MP Vivek Thakur slams Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
BJP MP Vivek Thakur on Friday hit out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the passage of Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission…
“PM Modi will be 1st Prime Minister to offer homage at Swahid Smarak Kshetra “: Assam CM Himanta Biswa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will become the first Prime Minister to offer homage at Swahid Smarak Kshetra, a site dedicated to Bir Swahids of the Assam Movement. In a post…
Fatigue, roadworks and congestion: AA’s warning for summer drivers
The annual Kiwi summer exodus is beginning: cars packed to the roof, kids in the backseat, and hours of open state highways ahead. But with heavier traffic, unfamiliar routes and…
“Astonishing”: P Chidambaram raises alarm over deletions in Tamil Nadu draft electoral roll, highlights 66,44,881 individuals who lack addresses
Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram on Friday raised concerns about the voter list in Tamil Nadu, noting that 66,44,881 individuals lack addresses. He acknowledged the removal of 26,32,672 deceased persons…
Air India, IndiGo airlines issue travel advisories amidst fog-related disruptions
Both Air India and IndiGo, in an attempt to mitigate fog-related disruptions, such as reduced visibility that affects flight operations, issued travel advisories for passengers during the holiday season. The…
Ashes 3rd Test: Head-Khawaja partnership puts Aussies on top, lead exceeds 200 (Day 3, Tea)
A fine half-century from Travis Head and his partnership with Usman Khawaja put Australia in control with their lead exceeding 200 runs at the end of the second session on…
Air India Express cancels Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam flight over technical issue
Low-cost Indian airline and subsidiary of the Tata Group, Air India Express, cancelled the Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam flight on Friday due to a technical issue that was identified prior to departure. According…
It’s time to slow down on social media ban
As a parent and a Member of Parliament, I hear often from families worried about the impact of the online world on their children. Social media and digital platforms are…
India’s Golden Era: Charting the Path from 2000 to Viksit Bharat 2047!
India has experienced transformative growth since the year 2000, when much of its infrastructure and economic systems were still developing. At the turn of the millennium, India was navigating the…
Fixing the Basics: Controlling Rates and Reforming Local Government-Christopher Luxon
National has been clear with councils – focus on the basics. Fix the pipes, collect the rubbish, and fill the potholes. Despite that, if you have opened your rates bill…
Breman Signals Readiness to Act!
New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman has made it clear she will not hesitate to use the full range of policy tools available to the central bank if New Zealand’s…
Labour Moves Into the Lead as Voter Mood Shifts, New Poll Shows
As the year comes to a close, the political mood in New Zealand appears to be shifting. A new poll shows Labour pulling ahead of National, opening up a clear…
VB Realty Hawks, AOS Eagles open World Tennis League campaign with narrow wins
The World Tennis League (WTL) made a show-stopping India debut on Wednesday as some of the big names in the sport brought high-quality entertainment to the court. Bengaluru had a…
Junior World Cup hero Prince Deep Singh looks forward to learning from legendary goalkeeper David Harte in Hockey India League 2026
Prince Deep Singh, fresh off a strong performance at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup, where he helped India win the bronze medal, enters the Hockey India League (HIL)…
Satwik-Chirag continue winning run, beat Alfian-Fikri to lead Group B at World Tour Finals
India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, registered their second successive win at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025, defeating Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri…