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“Jamaat-e-Islami acting at behest of Pakistan”: Former diplomat Veena Sikri on anti-India protests in Bangladesh
Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri on Thursday accused Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami of acting at the behest of Pakistan amid an anti-India march to India’s High Commission in the neighbouring country, claiming…
Ukraine’s “resilience” can weaken Putin’s ability to prolong war: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday underscored the importance of resilience in weakening Russia’s ability to prolong the ongoing war, directly linking sustained pressure on Moscow to the prospects for…
MoS Anupriya Patel holds bilateral health talks with Sri Lanka, Fiji at 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Summit
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel, held cordial and constructive meetings with health ministers from Sri Lanka and Fiji on the sidelines of the 2nd…
Trustees’ Board renames John F Kennedy Center to Trump-Kennedy Center
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said that the Kennedy Center has now been named to the Trump-Kennedy Center. Leavitt said the renaming was to honour the work…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Afghanistan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Afghanistan on Friday, s statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it…
Delhi Environment Minister Sirsa conducts surprise inspections at petrol pumps; over 61,000 PUCCs issued in 24 hrs
The Delhi government has stepped up its fight against air pollution with the launch of the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ campaign, issuing more than 61,000 Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC)…
Justice will prevail, no one in future will be allowed to hold public to ransom: Expert on CCI probe into IndiGo
Aviation expert Subhash Goyal on Thursday welcomed the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) decision to investigate IndiGo over recent flight disruptions. According to Goyal, the CCI has taken cognisance of…
Opposition, BJP trade sharp words over passing of VB-G RAM G Bill 2025
The VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 sparked intense debate in Parliament, with the opposition and ruling BJP at odds over its impact on rural labourers and the poor. The bill…
“He should be worried that he will be left far behind in 2027”: BJP MP Ravi Kishan slams Akhilesh Yadav
BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Thursday slammed Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who criticised the Election Commission and the ruling party in Uttar Pradesh, alleging vote theft and threatening to…
Kharge launches attack in Rajya Sabha over VB-GRAMG Bill, warns of nationwide protests
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday delivered a blistering speech in the Upper House, strongly opposing changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act…
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A Joyful Christmas Celebration at New Lynn Community Centre
Disha Insights: Stories & Updates DISHA New Zealand Charitable Trust wrapped up the year with
Uttarakhand’s 25th Foundation Day Celebrated in Wellington!
The High Commission of India in Wellington resonated with vibrant colours, rich traditions, and heartfelt nostalgia as the Devbhoomi Trust of New Zealand commemorated the 25th anniversary of the formation…
Community Comes Together for the 3rd Kabaddi World Cup
The vibrant spirit of Punjabi culture was on full display as New Zealand successfully hosted the 3rd Kabaddi World Cup on Sunday, 7 December. The highly anticipated event brought together…
Auckland Celebrates UNESCO Recognition of Deepawali!
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Avondale was illuminated with devotion, joy, and cultural pride on Sunday 14 December evening during a deeply moving Diya-lighting ceremony, held to celebrate UNESCO’s…
Bringing Varanasi’s Glow to Auckland: First Dev Deepawali
History was made in Auckland as the Hindu Foundation of New Zealand, with the support of the Consulate General of India, hosted New Zealand’s first-ever Dev Deepawali (or Dev Diwali)…
Dance Therapy: Healing Through Movement
Have we ever paused to think why we’re often told to move our bodies? Is movement simply exercise or is something deeper happening within us? Consider this analogy: what happens…
KL Rahul, Prasidh Krishna named in Karnataka’s Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 squad
Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul and fast bowler Prasidh Krishna have been named in the squad of Karnataka for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, set to take place from December 24…
Siddhguruvar’s Spiritual Tour of NZ in March 2026!
Little faith can take you to heaven, but complete faith can bring heaven to you.” These words, often associated with Siddheshwar Brahmrishi Siddhguruvar, capture the spiritual essence that draws millions…
GCL: Alpine SG Pipers beat Fyers American Gambits;
Alpine SG Pipers stormed their way into title contention by registering their second consecutive victory, according to a release. UpGrad Mumba Masters and defending champions Triveni Continental Kings also registered…
“Sold three sacks of wheat, I want my money back:” Fans express frustration after 4th IND vs SA T20I gets abandoned
Cricket fans expressed their disappointment after the fourth India vs South Africa T20I was abandoned due to excessive fog at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium…
Lionel Messi had guided tour of Vantara’s expansive conservation ecosystem
Global football icon Lionel Messi on Tuesday had a guided tour of Vantara’s expansive conservation ecosystem, home to rescued big cats, elephants, herbivores, reptiles and fostered young animals from across…
Ashes 3rd Test: Lyon’s double strike leaves England three down (Day 2, Lunch)
Two quick strikes from Nathan Lyon put England in a massive spot of bother as they ended the first session on day two of the third Ashes Test against Australia…
‘Taskaree’ teaser: Neeraj Pandey, Emraan Hashmi join forces to explore high-stakes airport smuggling
Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, known for ‘Special 26’ and ‘Baby’, is set to join forces with Emraan Hashmi to explore the high-stakes world of Indian customs in his next. The teaser…
“I was like a child in the theatre,” says SS Rajamouli as he praises James Cameron for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli recently joined James Cameron in a virtual conversation to discuss the world’s biggest franchise, ‘Avatar’ and its upcoming instalment, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. The two legends talked…