“US controls Strait of Hormuz”: Pete Hegseth amid escalating tension with Iran
Amid escalating tensions with Iran, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday (local time) said that the United States “controls” the Strait of Hormuz. He also asserted that US…
India gifts medical equipment to Afghanistan to strengthen healthcare sector
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening Afghanistan’s healthcare system, announcing the gifting of medical equipment for diagnosis, treatment, and specialised care to Afghan health authorities.…
Uttarakhand CM Dhami hails PM Modi’s ‘inspiring’ speech at NDA conclave
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that he had the opportunity to listen to the energetic and inspiring address of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the NDA Conclave held…
PM Modi’s next 12 years to lay foundation for self-reliant India: Hardeep Singh Puri
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the achievements of the Narendra Modi-led government over the past 12 years would be remembered in history, while the…
IIT Roorkee dismisses claims of irregularities in JEE (Advanced) 2026, says circulated data “factually incorrect”
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, the organising institute for JEE (Advanced) 2026, dismissed claims circulating on social media regarding alleged discrepancies in candidate marks and rankings, stating that…
NDA leaders congratulate PM Modi on record-breaking 12-year tenure
Leaders from across the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gathered in New Delhi on Wednesday to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s completion of 4,399 days in office, a milestone that celebrates…
National board formed to represent all New Zealand Hindus
Major Hindu organisations (including temples and trusts) and over 200 registered and informal Hindu bodies will be represented by a new national board. Former Member of Parliament Mahesh Bindra was…
Anthropic, maker of the Claude artificial intelligence (AI) models, has made the most powerful version of its technology available to the general public, while restricting it from use in sensitive areas.
Dubbed Fable 5, the model is the first from the Mythos class – Anthropic’s most advanced lineup of AI technology, unveiled in April but restricted over cybersecurity concerns – to…
Why family’s travel insurance claim was denied after flight cancellation
The Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme is reminding Kiwis heading abroad to read their travel insurance policy after a family’s claim was recently denied after their flight was cancelled. According to…
‘Death by Chicken’ burger recalled in Rangiora over safety concern
Pak’nSave Rangiora has recalled two made in-store chicken products over the possibility the chicken had been undercooked.The products, named the Death by Chicken Burger and Chicken Katsu Garden Salad, have…
Weekly public transport costs would be capped at $20 for Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch under Labour government
The policy, which the party says would be introduced from July next year, breaks Labour’s election policy drought after leader Chris Hipkins said his party would wait until after the…
Yajna Singh: Beauty with a Purpose!
Fresh from being crowned Miss Earth New Zealand 2026, Yajna Singh is proving that intelligence, ambition and compassion can go hand in hand. In an exclusive conversation with The Indian…
No levy on power bills to pay for new LNG import facility – Brown
The Government has said it won’t be using a levy on power bills to help fund its planned liquefied natural gas import facility. It also announced new obligations for power…
Man arrested after theft of thousands of dollars worth of chocolate
An Auckland man has been arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of chocolate over recent months. The man, described by police as a “recidivist shoplifter”, was allegedly responsible…
Waves up to 11 metres hit Wellington’s coast, residents evacuate 2:23 pm today
Hundreds of seafront residents have been evacuated, a plane blew over at Wellington airport and a waterfront pathway was closed on Tuesday as the capital faced 11-metre high waves. A…
Rough sleepers, beggars should not be subject to move-on orders – Auckland Council
Auckland councillors want begging and rough sleeping to be taken out of the government’s proposed move-on orders for disorderly behaviour. The Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill has passed its…
Police launch review into Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo’s engagement with Labour
A review will be carried out into Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo’s engagement with the Labour Party, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has announced.Naidoo was confirmed on Monday morning as a list-only candidate…
Taiwan detects 1 sortie of Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, 9 ships
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on Tuesday reported 1 PLA aircraft sortie, along with 6 naval vessels and 9 official ships operating around its territory. In a post on X,…
“Restoring predictability and fairness”: FIIDS welcomes Court ruling of striking down $100,000 H-1B visa fee
FIIDS Chief of Policy and Strategy Khanderao Kand on Tuesday welcomed a Massachusetts federal court’s decision of striking down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it a significant step toward…
CM Suvendu Adhikari meets Union Ministers in Delhi to accelerate West Bengal’s development journey
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said he held a series of meetings with Union Ministers in New Delhi aimed at accelerating the state’s development. In a post…
Five-day Shimla summer festival commences, Governor Kavinder Gupta urges tourists to follow rules
The five-day-long Shimla Summer Festival commenced on Monday with great enthusiasm at the historic Ridge Ground, drawing large crowds of tourists and local residents. Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta formally…
India seals off warm-up fixture for Women’s T20WC with confident win over West Indies
India made a strong start to their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a 26-run victory over West Indies in their opening warm-up match in Cardiff…
Indian wrestlers sign off Ulaanbaatar Open with 17 medals, get top 3 finish
The Indian contingent ended their Ulaanbaatar Open Senior Ranking Series wrestling tournament outing with a total of 17 medals on Monday, with Deepak (61kg), Sagar Jaglan (74kg) and Dinesh (125kg)…
Ramon Calderon reveals why Real Madrid could never unite Messi and Ronaldo
The football world has spent nearly two decades debating the greatest of all time, and at one point, there was even speculation about whether Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could…
NECO Master Blaster women’s hold nerve to defeat Pagariya Strikers by 7 runs in VPL 2026 thriller
NECO Master Blaster women’s team produced a spirited comeback to edge past Pagariya Strikers by seven runs in a thrilling Vidarbha Women’s Premier League (VPL) 2026 encounter at the VCA…