PM Modi and Luxon to strengthen India-NZ ties across all sectors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, expanding trade, enhancing defence cooperation, and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific region. After holding talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, the two
Himachal CM Sukhu presents Rs 58,514 crore deficit budget
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday presented a populist but deficit budget of Rs 58,514 crore for the next fiscal year, focusing on strengthening the agrarian economy, healthcare, job creation, and eco-tourism. CM Sukhu, who also holds the Finance portfolio,
China appreciates PM Modi’s positive remarks on India-China ties
China on Monday said it “appreciates” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent positive remarks on India-China relations, reaffirming its willingness to strengthen diplomatic ties and cooperation. In a conversation with US-based podcaster Lex Fridman, released on Sunday, PM Modi stressed that efforts are being
SpaceX Crew-10 docks at ISS, to bring back stranded astronauts
SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, paving the way for the return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded in orbit since June. The Dragon capsule, launched from Texas on Friday,
New Zealand PM Luxon to arrive in Delhi today with Indian diaspora members
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is scheduled to arrive in Delhi on Sunday for an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Luxon’s visit marks the first by a New Zealand Prime Minister to India in nine
India and New Zealand begin FTA negotiations during PM Luxon’s visit
India and New Zealand have announced the launch of negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon arrived in Delhi for his first official visit to the country. According to a statement by
Festival of colours celebrated in Sydney with Mahant Swami Maharaj and Australian PM
Thousands of people gathered in Sydney’s southwest on Saturday to celebrate the Fuldol Festival, a vibrant part of the Holi celebrations, at the newly opened BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir and Cultural Precinct in Kemps Creek. The event attracted attendees from across Sydney and
New Zealand minister applauds India’s sports focus under PM Modi’s leadership
New Zealand Minister of Police Mark Mitchell, part of the visiting delegation led by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for placing a strong focus on sports and recreation, recognizing its importance for India’s development. Speaking to IANS, Mitchell said,
2 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon
Two people were killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting a house in the village of Ainata in southern Lebanon, Lebanon’s Public Health Emergency Operations Centre confirmed on Sunday. The centre, affiliated with Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, reported that Israeli warplanes fired two air-to-ground
Sunita Williams set to return to Earth tomorrow
NASA has confirmed that US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months, will return to Earth on Tuesday evening. Wilmore and Williams will be transported home alongside NASA astronaut Nick
53 killed in US airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis
The Houthi-run Health Ministry reported that at least 53 people, including five women and two children, were killed and over 100 others wounded in overnight US airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sanaa, according to media reports. The US has increased its strikes on Yemen’s
Russia rejects possible NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine
Russia has rejected the possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, proposing instead that unarmed observers or a civilian monitoring group oversee any potential peace deal. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated in an interview with Russian daily Izvestia on Sunday that
Zelensky appoints new army chief of staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Major General Andrii Hnatov as the Chief of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, replacing Lieutenant General Anatolii Barhylevych. The decrees announcing Barhylevych’s dismissal and Hnatov’s appointment were published on the presidential website, but no
New Zealand PM proud of Indian community’s contributions to the country
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon praised the Indian community in New Zealand on Monday for its significant role in shaping the country’s progress. His remarks came during his five-day official visit to India, marking the first visit by a New Zealand Prime
PM Modi reminds followers about upcoming podcast with Lex Fridman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reminded his followers about the scheduled release of his three-hour podcast conversation with AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman, set to go live at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. “It was indeed a fascinating conversation with @lexfridman, covering diverse
Russian president meets Trump’s envoy, discusses ceasefire proposal
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and was provided with “additional details” regarding the recent US-Ukrainian talks held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Kremlin announced on Friday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that during the
Danish FM rejects US annexation claims on Greenland
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has rejected speculation that Greenland might become part of the United States, following remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting a potential annexation of the island. Addressing the recent election in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark,
Mark Carney sworn in as new Canadian prime minister
Mark Carney was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Canada on Friday, officially replacing Justin Trudeau, according to media reports. Carney, an economist and former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, took the oath of office
Trump asks Putin to spare lives of Ukrainian troops
US President Donald Trump said he urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare the lives of thousands of Ukrainian troops who are reportedly “completely surrounded” by Russian forces. Trump shared on Truth Social, his social media platform, that he made the appeal during
G7 criticises China’s growing assertiveness in Indo-Pacific
The Foreign Ministers of the Group of 7 (G7) countries have condemned China’s growing assertiveness and military actions in the Indo-Pacific region, including the South China Sea, as they concluded a three-day meeting in Quebec, Canada. The G7 Foreign Ministers from Canada, France,