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July 10, 2026 5:15 PM

Sensex jumps 828 points, Nifty closes above 24,200 on IT, banking gains

Indian benchmark equity indices ended Friday’s session with gains of more than 1 per cent, supported by optimism ahead of the first-quarter earnings season, easing crude oil prices, strong buying in information technology stocks and improved foreign investor sentiment.   The NSE Nifty 50 settle...

July 10, 2026 5:14 PM

From defence to science: India-New Zealand expand strategic cooperation

India and New Zealand have significantly expanded their strategic engagement in recent years, with the signing of a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), growing military exchanges, customs cooperation and collaboration in science, agriculture and mobility, according to the Ministry of External Affai...

July 10, 2026 9:42 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend birthday wishes to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday extended birthday greetings to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, praising his contribution to strengthening India's defence capabilities and public s...

July 10, 2026 4:30 PM

PM Modi arrives in New Zealand on first visit by an Indian PM in 40 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday, where he was received by his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon. The two leaders greeted each other with a warm embrace.   Prime Minister Modi is visiting New Zealand at the invitation of PM Luxon. The visit marks the first offic...

July 10, 2026 2:42 PM

Trade, investment ties in focus as PM Modi visits New Zealand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to New Zealand is expected to give fresh momentum to bilateral ties, particularly in trade, investment and economic cooperation.   India and New Zealand have significantly expanded their economic partnership over the past decade, with merchandise trad...