AI Impact Summit will strengthen US-India commercial ties: USIBC
The US-India Business Council on Monday welcomed its delegation to the AI Impact Summit and said the event would be a catalyst for strengthening US-India commercial ties. In a post…
20 world leaders to gather for India-AI Impact Summit; UN Chief Guterres to attend as well: MEA
20 leaders from around the globe will participate in the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 to be held in the national capital from February 16 to 20, according to the official…
Global Technology leaders launch Trusted Tech Alliance
Fifteen leading global companies from 10 countries, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, announced the launch of the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA) at the Munich Security Conference. According to…
“Together, we can lead the future of AI”: USIBC leads high-level American CEOs delegation to India’s AI Impact Summit 2026
The US Chamber of Commerce and the US-India Business Council (USIBC) are leading a high-level delegation of American CEOs and senior technology leaders to India’s AI Impact Summit 2026, one…
People, Planet, Progress: India-AI Impact Summit to be guided by 3 Sutras, 7 Chakras
The upcoming India-AI Impact Summit, the first-ever global AI Summit to be hosted in the Global South, from Feb 16-20 will be anchored in three guiding “sutras” of People, Planet…
Bodhan AI at IIT Madras to build sovereign AI-powered education ecosystem for India with Sarvam AI
Bodhan AI at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) announced its vision to build a sovereign, AI-powered education ecosystem for India with Sarvam AI. It will strengthen learning, assessment,…
‘Assi’ trailer: Taapsee Pannu leads gripping courtroom battle against gruesome “everyday crime”
What follows is a fast-paced investigative journey that delves deeper into the dark and disturbing layers of society, while also raising uncomfortable questions about morality, accountability, and the future generation.…
‘My heart is always back there’: Kiwi charity founder returns from Ukraine
Tenby Powell has recently returned to New Zealand after six months in Ukraine providing support to locals near the front line of the war with Russia. This was his fourth…
The Constitution of India: Pillar of Democracy
The Constitution of India stands as the supreme law of the land and the guiding force behind India’s democratic governance. It reflects the aspirations of a diverse nation and provides…
Anurag Kashyap directorial ‘Kennedy’ tells tale of ex-cop fighting corruption, teaser out
Anurag Kashyap has shared the teaser of his upcoming film ‘Kennedy’, which will premiere on the streaming platform ZEE5 in February. The film stars Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone. The…
Iran: Blast rips through residential building in Bandar Abbas
An explosion struck a residential building in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, resulting in the death of a minor girl and causing damage to an eight-storey structure and…
International collaborations can play a major role in securing India’s critical minerals value chain: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday underscored growing global confidence in Bharat and India’s emergence as a trusted value-chain partner during his engagements at the…
Disha Insights: Stories and Updates
Welcoming the New Year with Hope, Connection, and Purpose As we step into a new year, DISHA New Zealand Charitable Trust extends heartfelt wishes to all readers, members, seniors, volunteers,…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins makes first speech of election year: ‘The election cannot come soon enough’
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the 2026 general election cannot come soon enough as the date of polling day is announced. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed this afternoon that the…
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Muanpuii Saiawi has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to New Zealand.
The Government of India announced on 19 January 2026 the appointment of Muanpuii Saiawi (IFS: 2005) as the next High Commissioner of India to New Zealand. She is currently serving…
‘Warning amounts’ of rain possible as severe weather alerts extended
Multiple severe weather warnings have been issued as the upper North Island faces periods of persistent, intense rainfall, with more widespread rain expected to spread south from tomorrow. MetService said…
You need all the travel documentsfore heading overseas.
Planning an overseas trip this year? You may need to check that you have more than just your passport before you fly – and that you’re on top of the…
Donald Trump bent on destroying America!
For months, the world has looked on in stunned disbelief as the President of the global superpower descends into a spectacle of incoherence, arrogance, and outright falsehoods—behaviour as unprecedented as…
ACT is driving the change New Zealand needs
As we start 2026, it’s worth reflecting on what government should deliver: systems that work, services you can rely on, and a country where hard work and responsibility are rewarded.…
Lohri and Makar Sankranti Celebrated with Joy and Fervour
Lohri and Makar Sankranti, festivals symbolising harvest, renewal, and the change of seasons, were celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm across India and in many parts of the world where…
Lukas Gage calls costar Emily Bader “biggest star in the world’
Actor Lukas Gage heaped praise on his ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ costar Emily Bader, calling her “the biggest star in the world” during the red carpet premiere of the…
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Govt’s new year changes: How they’ll affect your wallet
Motorists will pay more to register their vehicles from today, but prescription costs will drop in February – all part of a series of changes rolling out in the new…
Full list: New Year Honours 2026
The full list of New Year Honours recipients, released on December The New Zealand Order of Merit To be Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Professor Helen…
Nurse’s autistic son could face deportation after Immigration NZ rejects visa
A Nelson nurse says he is living in fear as he tries to stop the deportation of his autistic child. Immigration New Zealand has denied 5-year-old Aidhan Nithin a pathway…