Cryptocurrency trade now legal in India
On March 4, in a landmark judgement, India’s Supreme Court (SC) quashed a 2018 order by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barring Indian banks from dealing with cryptocurrency exchanges.
India’s fourth largest private bank, Yes Bank, collapses
The Reserve Bank of India said last week that it had taken over Yes Bank, citing a "serious deterioration" in its financial position, and to restore the confidence of Yes…
Day-by-day account of NZ foreign and trade ministers trip to India
Strengthening New Zealand’s political and business ties with India was the focus of Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters’ and Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker’s visit to India this…
New Zealand and India to strengthen ties
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker met today with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss ways to strengthen ties between New…
Mahashivaratri at Isha: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu releases Sadhguru’s book
The Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu unveiled one of the most awaited books, ‘Death – An Inside Story’ authored by Sadhguru, Founder, Isha Foundation.
The science of idols
The ancient temples in India were not created for worship. Only over a period of time it has become the way it has become.
Foreign and trade Ministers leading business delegation to India
Strengthening New Zealand’s political and business ties with India is the focus of Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters’ and Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker’s visit to India this…
UP Budget: Rs 500 crore for an airport in Ayodhya
The Uttar Pradesh government set aside Rs 500 crore for an airport in Ayodhya in its annual Budget on Tuesday, along with Rs 2,000 crore for development of the Noida…
New Zealand-India academic partnerships to be strengthened through proposed IITD New Zealand Centre
A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and New Zealand’s eight universities.
Trump to inaugurate world’s largest cricket stadium
United States President Donald Trump on his India trip next week will inaugurate the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, also known as the Motera Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Swami Sadyojathah coming to New Zealand
Art of Living New Zealand has announced that Swami Sadyojthah, Director International affairs & Founder Director of Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science & Research will be visiting New Zealand…
The state of the planet
I am always being asked by people, “Why is a spiritual leader, a yogi, planting trees?” Unfortunately, in human minds, we have compartmentalized our life in such a way that…
It’s official. BJP wins Centre, loses states.
In March 2018, the BJP was in power in 13 states across the country on its own while it ruled six other states in alliance with other parties .
It’s #AAPkiDilli, again.
Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) retained power in Delhi on Tuesday by winning 62 of 70 seats, leaving the state’s opposition, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with just eight…
Indian Budget 2020: NRI tax to only impact earnings in India
After some confusion prevailed for a day, the Indian Finance Ministry has clarified that non-resident Indians (NRIs) would be liable to pay tax only on income derived from business or…
Mahatma Gandhi’s life in pictures
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The day India became a republic – January 26
India – the world largest democracy – celebrates its Republic Day on January 26, which marks the day the Constitution of India came into effect. While it was on November…
Yoga for youth: creating a better next generation
Sadhguru: When we say yoga, probably for many people, it means twisting yourself out into some impossible postures. That is not what we are referring to as yoga. Yes, these…
AYUSH Fellowship Scheme for Foreign Students: An Invitation to an Exciting Journey
The 104 scholarships offered yearly by the Ministry of AYUSH to the eligible foreign nationals from 98 countries for pursuing undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and Ph.D courses in premier AYUSH…
India’s GDP growth rate estimated at 5% against 6.8% in FY19
As per the first advance estimates of the national income released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) of the Indian Government this month, India's GDP growth is dipping to an…
India 2019 Round Up
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 68, was sworn in for a second term in May this year, after his party, the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), won a landslide majority…
Atithi and Icedash – India’s new IT initiatives for improved customs clearances and international arrivals
India’s Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled two new initiatives for businesses wanting to do trade in India.
Lessons from vedic and puranic stories on becoming rich: Devdutt Pattanaik’s latest
If not for anything else, Devdutt Pattanaik, can surely be credited for reviving and revitalising the ancient Indian mythology and bringing it closer to young India, which majority is under…
With Ayodhya verdict, truth got justice: Manmohan Vaidhya of RSS
Manmohan Vaidhya, who was appointed the Joint General Secretary of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) last year, was in New Zealand recently. Gaurav Sharma, Associate Editor of The Indian News, caught…
