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July 11, 2026 11:29 AM

India, New Zealand sign 10 agreements, unveil Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030

India and New Zealand on Saturday unveiled an ambitious package of agreements and initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation across defence, trade, maritime security, disaster management, agriculture, tourism, sports, culture and scientific research, as the two countries elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit. The two sides signed 10 agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) while announcing several new initiatives designed...

July 11, 2026 11:25 AM

India, Māori traditions share respect for nature and community, says PM Modi in Auckland

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the shared cultural values between India and New Zealand’s Māori community, saying their common emphasis on respect for nature, community and sustainability can help create a new model for inclusive and sustainable global trade. Addressing the Business and Sports Engagement event in Auckland, the Prime Minister expressed appreciation for Māori business leaders and said the recently concluded India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA...

July 11, 2026 10:40 AM

India, New Zealand strengthen strategic trust with new defence and maritime agreements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the growing defence and security partnership between India and New Zealand reflects the "deep strategic trust" between the two countries, as both sides agreed to strengthen maritime cooperation, institutionalise defence engagement and enhance collaboration on counter-terrorism and transnational crime. Addressing a gala lunch hosted in his honour by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland, Modi said the defence partnership had en...

July 11, 2026 8:33 AM

India, New Zealand upgrade bilateral ties, endorse Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030

India and New Zealand on Saturday elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership and adopted the India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030, outlining an ambitious framework to strengthen cooperation in trade, agriculture, security, innovation and people-to-people ties over the next four years. According to the India-New Zealand Joint Statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon agreed to elevate bilateral ties to ...

July 10, 2026 8:20 PM

Operation Amistad concludes as India wraps up humanitarian mission in earthquake-hit Venezuela

India's humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) mission to earthquake-hit Venezuela, codenamed Operation Amistad, concluded successfully on Friday with the return of the Indian contingent to New Delhi after providing extensive medical aid and emergency relief in the South American nation. The Government of India said the mission reflected the country's commitment to standing by partner nations during times of crisis and underscored the enduring friendship between India and Venezuela....

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 trade growing by 52 per cent, the conclusion of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and stronger cooperation across trade, investment, connectivity and business. According to official data, bilater...

July 10, 2026 10:08 AM

India, Australia join hands to protect traditional knowledge through patent cooperation

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and IP Australia have signed an agreement providing access to the CSIR’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) during the third India–Australia Annual Summit held in Melbourne on July 9. According to an official statement, the agreement was concluded in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The government said the TKDL Access Agreement was among the 18 key out...

July 9, 2026 6:56 PM

India, Russia agree to deepen counter-terror cooperation, discuss emerging security threats

India and Russia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism, including violent extremism, radicalisation and terror financing, during the 14th meeting of the India-Russia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism held in New Delhi. The meeting, held on July 8, was co-chaired by Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky. Officials from relevant departments and agencies of both countries also part...

July 9, 2026 10:43 AM

India Among Fastest-Growing Major Economies with 6.4% GDP Growth Projected for FY27: IMF

India will remain among the world's fastest-growing major economies, with its GDP projected to expand by 6.4 per cent in FY2026-27, supported by strong private consumption and robust services sector activity, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) July 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update. The IMF said India continues to outperform most major economies despite an expected moderation in global growth amid trade disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties. Globally, economic gro...

July 9, 2026 9:23 AM

MLB teams up with Suryakumar Yadav to reach fans in India

Major League Baseball said on Wednesday it has joined forces with cricket's Suryakumar Yadav as part of an effort to bring America's favourite pastime closer to Indian sports fans. In his role as an MLB Ambassador, the captain of the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team will participate in a series of events and initiatives in both India and the U.S. highlighting the similarities between baseball and cricket beyond the bat and ball. Suryakumar will be on hand during MLB All-Star...