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EU names deadline for ‘mother of all deals’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has vowed to finalize a trade pact with India after 20 years of efforts. European Commission President Ursula...
RCR urges public action ahead of India FTA submission deadline
Media outlet Reality Check Radio (RCR) is urging New Zealanders to lodge submissions before tonight’s 11.59pm deadline on the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade...
Claims legacy media misrepresented India FTA visa provisions
Sovereign has accused several New Zealand media outlets and commentators of misrepresenting immigration provisions contained within the recently signed New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement,...
India and UAE ink energy and defense pacts
Indian PM Narendra Modi has also secured a $5 billion investment pledge from the Emirates. India and the United Arab Emirates have inked energy and...
Remigration New Zealand says police raids targeted activists
Immigration activist group Remigration New Zealand says its members were targeted in a nationwide police operation involving armed officers, arrests and the seizure of...
When the world’s most powerful country has no war plan
Washington’s rhetoric and mixed signals are turning the Iran conflict into a wider test of US power – and of global trust in American...
Kiwis called on to oppose India FTA before 17 May deadline
Political party Sovereign is urging New Zealanders to make submissions against the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement before the public submission deadline of...
National accused of ‘misleading’ public over India FTA immigration rules
The National Party is facing accusations of lying to New Zealanders over the immigration provisions contained within the newly signed India Free Trade Agreement,...
Indian man carries sister’s skeleton to bank in protest
A man in India’s Odisha state shocked onlookers after carrying his dead sister’s skeletal remains to a bank branch, claiming he had been unable...
NZ-India FTA accused of helping build rival fruit industry at growers’ expense
Critics of New Zealand’s free trade agreement with India are accusing the Government of undermining local growers by committing New Zealand expertise and resources...
Kiwis urged to take action and oppose NZ–India FTA
Opposition to the proposed New Zealand–India free trade agreement is intensifying, with critics urging the public to take action ahead of its expected progression...
NZ-India FTA slammed as ‘sell-out’ after claims of Kiwi job losses and migration surge to NZ
Criticism of the NZ-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has intensified after comments made by India’s Trade and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Trade Minister...
Government signs India FTA amid backlash
New Zealand has formally signed a major Free Trade Agreement with Christopher Luxon describing it as a “once-in-a-generation” deal set to boost jobs, exports...
India trade deal ‘mental’ for pushing NZ businesses to relocate offshore
The India FTA criticised for encouraging offshore investment at the expense of local industry. Critics have pointed to a government-backed trade and export initiative promoting...
‘Disgraceful sellout of our country’: Labour backs India FTA
Labour has confirmed it will support the India free trade agreement, giving the government enough votes in Parliament to pass the deal despite strong...
Fire breaks out at new Indian oil refinery
A fire at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Balotra district was likely triggered by a hydrocarbon leak in a heat exchanger circuit, according to...
NZ-India FTA set for signing next week
Legal verification of the New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement has been finalised, clearing the way for the deal to be formally signed on April...
Indian refiners paying for Iranian oil in yuan – Reuters
The transactions have reportedly been routed through a private bank’s Shanghai office ahead of the expiry of the US waiver. Indian refiners are making payments...
Bail refused for businessman accused of mid-flight sexual assault
A 52-year-old Indian businessman has been remanded in custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a fellow passenger during a flight from Singapore to...
Peters blasts BusinessNZ for backing India trade deal
NZ First leader Winston Peters has criticised BusinessNZ after it publicly backed the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement, accusing the organisation of endorsing...
Identity revealed of kingpin behind NZ’s largest meth importation
The mastermind behind New Zealand’s biggest-ever meth importation has been identified as Baltej Singh, an Indian businessman who was jailed for 22 years after...
India arrests Ukrainians and American for alleged terror training
The National Investigating Agency has reportedly detained the group on suspicion that they aided insurgents in Myanmar. India’s anti-terrorism agency has arrested six Ukrainians and...
India comments on Strait of Hormuz talks with Iran
There is no “blanket arrangement” between New Delhi and Tehran on the movement of ships, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has said. The Liberia-flagged Suezmax tanker...
India crush Black Caps to retain T20 World Cup crown
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup final saw India overpower the Black Caps by 96 runs in Ahmedabad, as India successfully defended their title...
India denies its ports are being used by US Navy
New Delhi has refuted a report suggesting that American warships are refueling in the South Asian country as “fake and false”. India has denied a...
‘Free speech is pure bulls**t’ – Macron
The French president has demanded transparency from social media platforms on how their algorithms operate. French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed the arguments of social...
Gates pulls out of major AI summit over Epstein controversy
Bill Gates cancelled his scheduled keynote appearance at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi just hours before he was due to speak,...
14-year-old prodigy smashes record 175 as India clinch cricket U19 World Cup
India dominated England in the Under-19 World Cup final, driven by an extraordinary innings from 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who blasted 175 runs from...
No need for panic over Nipah virus – Indian doctor (Video)
West Bengal has managed to contain the deadly virus, Rajeev Jayadevan has told RT India. There is no need to panic over a reported Nipah...
India deal sparks job-for-cash claims
Serious allegations of migrant exploitation and job-for-cash schemes have emerged amid growing political and soclal backlash against New Zealand’s proposed free trade agreement (FTA)...
Indian virus scare: Media hits panic button over Nipah outbreak
Several Asian nations have introduced airport screenings for the virus that has infected a handful of people in West Bengal. An outbreak of Nipah virus...
Luxon’s India FTA: Whistleblower warns of ‘uncapped’ immigration and systemic fraud
Broadcaster Duncan Garner revealed claims from an immigration whistleblower warning the India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) deal will fundamentally weaken New Zealand’s control over...
Mitchell and Phillips power Black Caps to series comeback against India
Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips combined for commanding centuries in a match-defining partnership that propelled New Zealand to a 41-run victory over India in...
Indian exports to China surge
India’s exports to China climbed sharply in December, reflecting improving relations between the two Asian powers and growing pressure from restrictive U.S. trade measures. Commerce...
India courts Africa: Who gains most?
New Delhi’s push across the African continent weds dignity and shared growth to a bold bid to rewrite global rules. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s...
India approves three new airlines after major flight disruptions
India has approved three new airlines to begin operations in a move aimed at boosting competition in its fast-growing domestic aviation market, following recent...
India launches heaviest commercial satellite into orbit (Video)
India has successfully launched its heaviest-ever commercial communications satellite, marking a major milestone for its expanding space industry. The Indian Space Research Organisation’s LVM3 ‘Baahubali’...
China simplifies visa process for Indian travellers
China has eased visa application requirements for Indian citizens by rolling out a new online application system aimed at speeding up processing times and...
NZ First rejects India free trade deal, citing risks to farmers and jobs
Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand First will oppose the newly announced India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, describing it as a “bad deal” that...
Destiny Church haka protest blocks Sikh parade in South Auckland
A Sikh parade in South Auckland was blocked after a group of young men from Destiny Church performed a haka and displayed protest banners. The...
