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Indian Navy Showcases India’s Maritime legacy at World Book Fair 2026
The Indian Navy participated in the World Book Fair 2026, a flagship cultural event celebrating literature, knowledge, and heritage, which was held in New Delhi on Sunday. According to the…
Several Pakistan drones sighted along LoC in Rajouri sector, forced to retreat: Defence Sources
A few drones, suspected to be from Pakistan, were sighted along the Line of Control in the Naushera-Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the late hours of Sunday, Defence…
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After a brutal year, is the economy finally turning a corner?
The last 12 months have been a grind for households and businesses. Tight budgets, high interest rates, and rising costs made life tough. But economists say relief may finally be…
Scorching Heatwave Grips Australia, Temperatures Climb Beyond 45°C
Australia braces for its most intense heatwave in six years Parts of southern Australia are set to endure days of extreme heat above 45°C, as a powerful heatwave sweeps across…
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Indian Kite Festival 2026 – Auckland’s Skies to Come Alive
A Celebration of Multiculturalism The Indian Kite Festival has become a much-loved fixture on Auckland’s summer calendar, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds for a day of colour,…
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Health Minister Simeon Brown commissions urgent review after Manage MyHealth cyber breach
The Ministry of Health has been asked to carry out a review into how a recent cyber attack on ManageMyHealth was handled, following concerns that the personal information of tens…
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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…
Jacinda Ardern on her cancer scare and a chilling public bathroom encounter.
The world’s media was lining up to interview Dame Jacinda Ardern about her memoir, A Different Kind of Power – CBS, BBC, even Oprah. But as the former prime minister…
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…
Severe thunderstorm watch for much of North Island .
Thunderstorm warning issued. (Source: istock.com) A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for a large swathe of the North Island this New Year’s Eve, from Whangārei in the north to…
‘Eco Bharat’ Startup Honored in Rajasthan’s Top 10 by Chief Minister, Awarded Incentive Grant
Jaipur, Rajasthan: The Rajasthan government organized a Startup Conclave as part of Innovation Day celebrations at the Rajasthan International Center, where the Chief Minister of the state, Bhajanlal Sharma, was…
Papakura rowdy house revealed as Auckland’s worst for noise complaints.
Driving down Duke St, Papakura, you would not suspect it to contain Auckland’s unruliest house. The quiet, suburban street dotted with a mix of brick and tile and weatherboard houses…
NZ festivals face toughest summer yet as Splore confirms final year
After more than two decades, Splore Festival has confirmed its 2026 event will be its last, becoming one of the latest casualties in a challenging period for festivals both here…
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…
DHURANDHAR BECOMES A TRUE GLOBAL GAME-CHANGER
With yet another thunderous third weekend, Dhurandhar has scored ₹870.36 crore ($97 million USD) worldwide gross, making it the highest grossing film of the year and sealing its place among…
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…
Ram Gopal Varma hails ‘Dhurandhar’ as “quantum leap in Indian cinema”, director Aditya Dhar says “Your films whispered in my head”
In a heartening show of mutual admiration, two filmmakers from different generations – Ram Gopal Varma and Aditya Dhar found common ground in their shared respect for each other. In…