Karachi residents store gas in balloons for cooking amid fuel shortage
Residents of Karachi have resorted to storing gas in plastic balloons in parts of Karachi as prolonged gas load-shedding and low pressure continue to disrupt daily life, according to a…
Owner of $15m property fined for cutting trees that blocked view of sea
Mark Fallwell didn’t like the fact that two 80-year-old pōhutukawa trees were blocking the view from his $15.7 million beachside property at Takapuna so he got them cut back. The…
Aleema Khan flags ‘worsening’ health of PTI Chief Imran Khan, demands shift to Shifa Hospital with family access
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan on Tuesday raised concerns over his deteriorating health, urging authorities to shift the incarcerated former premier to a private hospital for…
Former FBI Chief James Comey indicted for allegedly threatening life of Trump
In an unprecedented legal turn that has sent shockwaves through the American political landscape, Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Tuesday that a federal grand jury has indicted…
‘Freedom of our region non-negotiable’: US, allies show support for Panama amid China trade tensions
The United States and its allies have raised concerns over what they described as China’s “targeted economic pressure” on Panama following a key court decision affecting port operations linked to…
“BJP has already secured 100 seats”: Sukanta Majumdar predicts Bengal victory in phase II
Amid the high-voltage second phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, Union Minister and BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday expressed unwavering confidence in a BJP mandate, claiming the…
Rahul Gandhi targets Modi government, says domestic oil prices would rise after polls
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Modi government will soon increase prices of petroleum products as polling will conclude in West Bengal on Wednesday and is already over…
Massey University Albany fire: Students and staff evacuated from campus
By RNZ Students and staff have been evacuated from Massey University’s Albany campus in Auckland due to a fire. Fire and Emergency says 10 fire engines are at the campus,…
“Singham” under fire: Plea filed in SC to oust Ajay Pal Sharma from Bengal poll duty
In a dramatic escalation of the electoral battle for West Bengal, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking the immediate removal of…
All Blacks Sevens player Ngarohi McGarvey-Black caught drink-driving for second time
An All Blacks Sevens player has lost his bid for permanent name suppression, but has been given a discharge without conviction for his second drink-driving offence. Ngarohi McGarvey-Black, who is…
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini leads ‘Mahila Aakrosh Mashaal Yatra’ in Panchkula over Constitution Amendment Bill issue
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday led the ‘Mahila Aakrosh Mashaal Yatra’ in Panchkula, as BJP leaders and women supporters staged a protest against the opposition over the…
Game Changer: Piyush Goyal announces zero IP fees for sports sector to boost franchising
In a landmark move to bolster India’s sports economy, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has announced a three-year “special drive” that completely waives government fees for Intellectual…
MP High Court adjourns OBC reservation case to May 15
The long-standing legal battle over OBC reservation in Madhya Pradesh has entered a critical final phase. During a high-stakes hearing on Tuesday at the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the bench…
NZDF reports possible North Korea sanctions breaches at sea
The Defence Force (NZDF) said Tuesday its spy plane had spotted an at-sea transfer of illicit goods as part of its monitoring of North Korean attempts to evade international sanctions.…
‘Predatory’: Woman charged with stealing patients’ belongings from hospitals
A woman who allegedly stole from the bedsides of hospital patients in a “predatory” spree has been arrested. The 30-year-old woman, who is also waiting to be sentenced for stealing…
Ashwini Vaishnaw alleges TMC stalled Kolkata Metro work, calls govt ‘anti-development’
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticised the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, alleging delays in granting permission for a Kolkata Metro project and describing the state government as “anti-development.” He…
Finance Minister shut down event after TVNZ political editor used alleged homophobic slur
The Finance Minister says she shut down an event in her office last year after “offensive language” was used during a function she hosted for press gallery journalists. Nicola Willis…
ISL: East Bengal eye top-half push, Odisha FC seek revival
East Bengal FC will look to strengthen their push towards the top half of the table when they host Odisha FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 match at…
Inspire Institute of Sport launches residential Taekwondo programme in partnership with SAI
The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), has announced the launch of a residential taekwondo programme in Bellary aimed at developing athletes…
“After 500-plus runs in last game, was not sure what was going to happen”: RCB’s Hazlewood after beating DC in Delhi
Following his match-winning four-wicket haul against Delhi Capitals (DC) in a low-scoring encounter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood said that the team was not sure what to expect…
Consent-free granny flat rules to be expanded
The Government has announced it will be expanding its consent-free granny flat rules. The new regulations for granny flats came into force in January and allowed for units up to…
From 500-plus to 75: RCB unleashes ‘powerplay from hell’; Josh, Bhuvi bring respite for bleeding bowlers
Two veteran institutions of pace bowling, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, flipped the narrative of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season about sky-high 200-plus totals, endless barrage of sixes,…
Krunal Pandya hails Virat Kohli after 9000 IPL runs milestone
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Krunal Pandya heaped praise on Virat Kohli after the batting stalwart completed 9000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), calling his consistency and hunger…
Day 3 of Gymnastics Nationals delivers high-octane action
Day 3 of the Junior and Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026-2027 witnessed thrilling performances across categories, with standout achievements in both junior individual and senior team events on Monday.…
“It was bad luck”: Axar Patel after DC’s collapse vs RCB
Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel described his team’s heavy defeat to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as “bad luck” and said a combination of hesitation, lack of partnerships, and…