UN decries “transnational repression” as 40 Uyghurs vanish after forced return to China
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has expressed grave concern over the fate and whereabouts of 40 Uyghur Muslim men who were forcibly returned…
“Canada wants to be a dialogue partner for IORA”: MEA welcomes maritime security partnership
India and Canada are exploring new avenues for cooperation, with Canada expressing interest in becoming a dialogue partner for the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). During the Ministry of External…
Operation Roaring Lion: Netanyahu vows to ”save the world” from Iran’s nuclear tyranny during visit to bombarded site
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday visited the site of an Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem, marking the third day of a massive joint military…
Flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi to India resume, bringing relief to stranded passengers
In a major relief to thousands of Indians stranded in the UAE, flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to India resumed on Monday night, with services to Delhi, Mumbai, and…
US Consulate in Peshawar suspends operations amid security concerns
The US Consulate General in Peshawar has temporarily suspended its operations effective March 2 due to security concerns, the US Embassy in Islamabad said. In the meantime, the Embassy will…
Indian Navy warships continue operations in Middle East region
Indian Navy warships are mission-deployed in the Middle East region amid the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. Indian Navy warships are in the Gulf of Oman for Operation…
PM Modi speaks with King of Jordan, thanks him for “taking care of Indian community” amid West Asia tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with the King of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II and affirmed India’s support for the “peace, security and the well-being” of Jordanians.…
Indian Railways manages Holi rush, facilitates millions of passengers
Indian Railways successfully managed the festive travel rush for Holi, sending millions of people home with special arrangements. The Northern Railways zone facilitated 14 lakh (1.4 million) passengers in five…
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw directs officials to overhaul track maintenance practices
Indian Railways is revamping track maintenance with modern technology and standardised components. In a high-level meeting chaired by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan on Monday, key reform…
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates new building of Shri Swaminarayan Gurukul at Shantigram
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed building of Shri Swaminarayan Gurukul at Shantigram and said that through the state’s emergence as a semiconductor hub, Gujarat…
DPA Kandla reaffirms commitment to ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and maritime sector growth
Inspired by the spirit of the ‘Seva Sankalp Resolution’ adopted by the Union Cabinet, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) Kandla on Monday reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the vision of Viksit…
Holi celebrations begin in Hyderabad amid date confusion and dip in sales
Festive colours have begun to fill the markets of Hyderabad as people gear up to celebrate Holi with devotion, excitement, and a touch of confusion over dates this year. For…
Nagpur blast case: 11 arrested; company directors detained after fatal explosion
Nagpur Rural Police have arrested 11 persons, including senior officials and supervisory staff of SBL Energy Limited, in connection with the fatal explosion at the company’s explosives manufacturing unit in…
SpiceJet cancels 87 flights amid West Asia tensions: Source
SpiceJet has cancelled as many as 87 flights on Monday, including 37 departures and 50 arrivals at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, as UAE airspace closures continue to disrupt flight…
For whom is your ‘Mamata’: Rajnath Singh accuses West Bengal CM of favouring criminals
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of favouring criminals and illegal immigrants, saying her “Mamata” is only for those involved in wrongdoing. Addressing…
The New Zealand share market has opened sharply lower following the latest conflict in the Middle East.
A generic image of the NZX (file photo). (Source: 1News) The benchmark NZX50 opened down 1%, before extending its losses to be down 1.3% mid-morning.Market heavyweights Auckland Airport, Fisher &…
‘Move on’ the homeless? Luxon doesn’t understand small business owners
OPINION: You know, for a man whose whole tagline is “trust me, I’m good at business”, Christopher Luxon still does not understand small business owners. This week, when asked about…
Auckland commuters warned to prepare for congestion as March Madness begins NZ Herald
Officials are warning Auckland commuters to prepare for a significant surge in traffic as the “March Madness” period begins. Congestion peaks in Auckland this month as the last returnees from…
Can New Zealand’s economy recover if house prices don’t?
New Zealand’s economy is expected to continue to slowly recover this year. But unlike previous recoveries, this time, it’s not likely to be dragged up by rising house prices. Most…
Middle East conflict live updates: Three US troops killed as region braces for new strikes after death of Khamenei
The US Central Command has released a video showing US destroyers launching guided missiles, as well as missiles making impact on an undisclosed location. US President Donald Trump has said…
Auckland local body election rivals unite against racism
Candidates contesting a local body election in Papatoetoe want ethnicity left out of the race as they vie for one of the four seats that are up for grabs. A…
US-Israeli strikes on Iran could last ‘weeks’, 48 Iranian leaders and 3 US soldiers killed
Israel and the US have begun a fresh waves of strikes on Iran, targeting the Iranian leadership, its air defences and its ballistic missile capabilities. The US military says it…
Labour still ahead on cost of living, neck and neck with National on economy – Ipsos survey
Labour remains ahead on most of the key issues in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor, but National has improved its ratings on the economy and the cost of living. The…
“UK not involved in strikes on Iran, will continue with defensive actions”: PM Starmer on Middle East situation
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday (local time) said that the UK will permit the United States to use British bases for a “specific and limited defensive purpose” to counter…
Three killed, 14 injured in Texas bar shooting; FBI probes “potential act of terrorism”
At least three people were killed and 14 others were injured after a mass shooting at a popular bar in Austin, Texas, authorities confirmed on Sunday. The gunman was also…