Auckland, July 7 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand on Tuesday expressed excitement over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit, describing it as a historic occasion as it will mark the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in nearly 40 years. The community said the visit is expected to strengthen India-New Zealand relations, deepen people-to-people ties, and provide fresh momentum to the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and broader economic cooperati…
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Canberra, July 4 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday said he is honoured to welcome Narendra Modi to Australia for the Australia-India Annual Leaders’ Summit, scheduled to be held during the Indian Prime Minister’s visit from July 8 to July 10. According to a statement issued by the Australian Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Albanese will host Prime Minister Modi in Melbourne as part of the Annual Leaders’ Summit.The visit is expected to further strengthen the C…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Indonesia at the invitation of its President Prabowo Subianto from July 6 to July 8, marking his fourth visit to the country and his first bilateral visit since the elevation of India-Indonesia ties to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2018.During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with President Prabowo and review the progress made in the partnership. In Jakarta, the Prime Min…
Wellington/New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Friday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake his first official visit to New Zealand next week, describing India as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies and a country of immense importance to New Zealand’s future economic prosperity.In a post on X, Luxon said, “I’m delighted to announce Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Z…
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Singer Shreya Ghoshal has reflected on the overwhelming success of her “Unstoppable Tour.” She described it as the beginning of a much bigger journey. Sharing her experience from the Australia and New Zealand leg of the tour, The singer told IANS that the incredible energy, love, and surprises across each city stood out for her, noting how the live shows continue to evolve with every performance. Shreya also expressed gratitude for the growing connection with her audie…
Auckland, June 22 (IANS) India registered a phenomenal title win at the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 in Auckland on Sunday, defeating the hosts 2-0 in a thrilling final. This spectacular victory earned the team a well-deserved promotion to the next season of the FIH Pro League.India remained unbeaten throughout their dominant campaign, defeating the USA, Japan and Uruguay in the pool stage; Chile in the semi-finals; and New Zealand in the final.The title-deciding match sa…
Auckland, June 21 (IANS) Indian won the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 by beating the hosts 2-0 in the final, here on Sunday.Navneet Kaur (4’) scored the opening goal for India, followed by Sunelita Toppo (15’) adding a second. The team delivered an outstanding defensive performance to secure their victory and claim the title, also ensuring their spot in the FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League next season.Lalremsiami received the ‘Player of the Match’ award in the final, wh…
Lausanne (Switzerland), June 10 (IANS) In line with one of the key pillars of its Empowerment and Engagement Strategy, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has decided to expand the FIH Hockey Nations Cup and the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2, increasing the participating teams from the current eight to ten from the next edition onwards.In total, this move means that eight additional teams will participate across these events each year. The Nations Cup and Nations Cup 2 are the second and third …
Wellington, May 27 (IANS) New research has identified an active fault near New Zealand’s largest city, suggesting earthquake risk for Auckland may be higher than previously understood.The Mangatangi Fault, running along the Hunua Ranges about 50 km south of the city, is capable of generating an earthquake of up to magnitude 6.8, said a press release by the University of Auckland on Wednesday.The study, published in the New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics, found the fault has ruptured w…
Bengaluru, May 21 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team, led by Salima Tete, has departed for their crucial tour of Australia on Thursday, where the team is scheduled to play four matches against the hosts on May 26, 27, 29, and 30 at the Perth Hockey Stadium. The tour will offer a series of competitive matches, giving the Indian women’s hockey team an opportunity to test themselves against one of the best teams in the world.Following the conclusion of the Australia tour, the team will travel …