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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...

India moves to open nuclear power industry to private investment

India has passed new legislation allowing private companies to enter its nuclear power sector, marking a major shift in the country’s energy policy. The lower...

Messi appearance in India ends in riot (Video)

A promotional appearance by Lionel Messi at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium descended into chaos after thousands of fans, who paid up to 12,000 rupees...

Reports claim U.S. explored alternative ‘five-nation forum’ to sideline ‘declining’ G7 framework

Media reports claim the United States has considered the creation of a five-nation forum involving Russia, China, India and Japan that would operate outside...

Goa nightclub fire kills 25

A devastating fire ripped through a popular nightclub in Goa’s Arpora district at midnight on Saturday, killing at least 25 people—mostly staff—with several tourists...

India warns world of rising bioterrorism threat

India has issued a stark warning about the growing danger of bioterrorism, calling it a fast-moving, border-defying threat that no nation can tackle alone. Speaking...

Rapist loses deportation appeal

A man jailed for the rape and repeated abuse of his wife has lost his appeal against deportation, with the Immigration and Protection Tribunal...

South Africa thrash India by record margin to seal 2-0 Test series sweep

South Africa crushed India by 408 runs in Guwahati, sealing a 2-0 series sweep and inflicting India’s heaviest-ever Test defeat by runs. The Proteas declared...

The great South Asian Gen Z meltdown – why does this one country seem immune?

India is keeping a watchful eye on the chaos unfolding in its neighbourhood as Western media celebrates the violent overthrow of regional governments by...

Modi celebrates landslide election win

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed a sweeping victory for his National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the pivotal Bihar state elections, where the...

India, Pakistan trade accusations after deadly Islamabad suicide bombing

Tensions have flared between India and Pakistan following a suicide bombing outside a district court in Islamabad that killed at least 12 people on...

Indian Supreme Court questions crash probe after pilots blamed

Five months after the deadly crash of Flight 171 in India, which killed 260 people shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, the official investigation has...

Australia crush India to take 1-0 lead in T20 series

Australia cruised to a dominant four-wicket win over India in Melbourne, chasing 126 in under 14 overs to lead the five-match T20 series 1-0. After...

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