New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) On the eve of hosting 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday invited citizens to make the most of the live action and join the mega sporting event. In a message on social media platform X, Chief Minister Gupta said, “From July 27, Delhi becomes the home of the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026. For seven days, Thyagraj Stadium will bring together athletes from 25 Commonwealth nations for a showcase of …
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New Delhi, Jul 23 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya held a productive bilateral meeting with the Commonwealth Secretary-General Elect, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Glasgow. During the interaction, Mandaviya highlighted India’s key sports reforms aimed at strengthening grassroots participation and fostering talent, including initiatives like the Khelo Bharat Niti and the ASMITA Leagues.”Held a produc…
Auckland, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, for welcoming him at the airport as he arrived at Auckland for the final leg of his three-nation visit and said that he looked forward to holding discussions with him on bilateral ties. PM Modi termed his visit “historic” as it is the first visit by an Indian PM to New Zealand in 40 years.PM Modi arrived in New Zealand on Friday after concluding his three-day visit to Australia…
Auckland, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Auckland for a two-day visit to New Zealand for the final leg of his three-nation visit, with his counterpart, Christopher Luxon, in a special gesture, receiving him at the airport to receive him. PMs Modi and Luxon shared a warm hug as they greeted each other. India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Muanpuii Saiawi, and other officials were present at the airport to welcome PM Modi.PM Luxon also shared a video of PM Mo…
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…
Wellington, June 30 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Muanpuii Saiawi, held a meeting with New Zealand MP Parmjeet Parmar on Tuesday, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral ties, community welfare and issues related to the Indian diaspora in New Zealand. In a post on X, High Commission of India in New Zealand stated, “High Commissioner Muanpuii Saiawi met with Hon MP Dr. Parmjeet Parmar and discussed strengthening India–New Zealand relations, community welfare and …
Bandar Seri Begawan, June 10 (IANS) India and Brunei Darussalam on Wednesday discussed ways to further deepen bilateral ties and parliamentary engagements. The discussions were held during a meeting between India’s High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, Ramu Abbagani, and Brunei Darussalam Legislative Council Speaker Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Rahman.”Strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Brunei Darussalam. High Commissioner met with …
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India and Kenya share deep historical ties, rooted in cultural exchanges, trade, and strategic partnership, with defence cooperation emerging as a central pillar. The fourth Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in Nairobi at the end of February set a five-year roadmap to deepen military ties, expand training, and strengthen maritime security. As part of the ties, Foreign Officer Cadet Antony Kalenge from Kenya is currently undergoing training at the Indian …
Gandhinagar, May 28 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will begin his two-day visit to Gujarat on Thursday, during which he is scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple development projects across the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency and Ahmedabad, and to hold organisational and review meetings.Shah, who is also the Member of Parliament from the constituency, will begin his programmes on Thursday with a series of development-related events across differen…
Gandhinagar, May 26 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will undertake a two-day visit to Gujarat on May 28-29, during which he is scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple development projects across the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency and Ahmedabad, and to hold organisational and review meetings. Shah, who is also the Member of Parliament from the constituency, will begin his programmes on May 28 with a series of development-related events across differ…