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July 10, 2026 11:23 AM

PM Modi departs for New Zealand after concluding Australia visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday departed for New Zealand from Melbourne, Australia, after concluding the second leg of his three-nation visit. Prime Minister Modi will visit New Zealand from July 10 to 11 at the invitation of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Notably, this will be the first state visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "As my Australia visit concludes, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Government and ...

July 3, 2026 9:20 PM

PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6-11; to hold bilateral talks, address diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6 to 11, during which he will hold bilateral talks with the leaders of the three countries, review key areas of cooperation, engage with business leaders and address members of the Indian diaspora. The visit will begin in Indonesia from July 6 to 8 at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto. It will be PM Modi's fourth visit to Indonesia and his first bilateral trip since India and...

June 22, 2026 12:51 PM

FIFA World Cup: Salah magic inspires Egypt to historic victory over New Zealand

Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first-ever World Cup win as they came from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 with a brilliant second-half display on Sunday, moving top of Group G and boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage. After a relatively quiet first half that saw them go in behind at the break, Egypt and Salah turned up the heat in the second period as the 34-year-old winger showed he is still capable of conjuring magic from his boots. "It's a great achievement for all...

June 16, 2026 4:27 PM

‘We were told to leave immediately’: Iranian coach hits out at FIFA

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed his dissatisfaction with a sudden change to his team's itinerary after Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in its FIFA World Cup Group G opener on Tuesday (IST). Speaking at the post-match press conference, Ghalenoei said his team was unexpectedly informed that it had to return to Mexico immediately after the match in Los Angeles. According to Ghalenoei, the team had earlier been told it could remain in the United States until Tuesday afternoon, but the itin...

May 14, 2026 12:04 PM

Former England Women’s Wicket keeper Taylor Named Men’s Fielding Coach For NZ Series

Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor will become the first female coach to work with the men’s senior team after being named fielding coach for next month's three-test series against New Zealand. The 36-year-old won the Twenty20 and 50-over World Cups with England in 2009 and made 226 appearances across all formats before retiring from international cricket in 2019. Taylor has had coaching stints with county side Sussex and the England Lions since her retirement and has been appointed on...

May 11, 2026 5:08 PM

India retain top spot in ICC ODI rankings, New Zealand cut lead to five points

India continued to hold the No. 1 position in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings released on Monday, although their lead at the top has narrowed following the annual update. India dropped one rating point from 119 to 118, while New Zealand gained two points to move to 113, reducing the gap between the top two sides from eight points to five. The Rohit Sharma-led side, however, continues to dominate white-ball cricket after also retaining the No. 1 spot in the ICC men’s T20I rankings in...

April 27, 2026 6:43 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting benefits of India-New Zealand FTA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighting the wide-ranging benefits of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), describing it as a major step in strengthening India’s global economic engagement. In a post on X, PM Modi noted that the agreement removes tariffs on Indian exports, boosting labour-intensive sectors and strengthening MSMEs, while ensuring that sensitive areas such as agriculture and dairy rem...

April 27, 2026 6:43 PM

PM Modi calls India-New Zealand FTA a landmark moment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark moment in bilateral relations, saying it would inject unprecedented momentum into the developmental partnership between the two countries. In a post on X, PM Modi said the agreement reflects deep trust, shared values and a common ambition between the two nations. He emphasised that the pact would benefit a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including farmers, youth, women, MSMEs, artisans, s...

April 27, 2026 6:43 PM

India-New Zealand FTA: Zero-duty trade, $20 billion investment and talent mobility to drive new economic partnership

India has taken a major step in expanding its global economic partnerships with the signing of a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand, a deal that promises to reshape bilateral trade, investment, and mobility frameworks while opening new opportunities across sectors. The agreement, signed at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay on April 27, reflects the broader strategic visi...

April 27, 2026 4:55 PM

India, New Zealand sign landmark FTA to boost trade, investment and mobility

India and New Zealand on Monday signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi, aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties through expanded market access, enhanced services cooperation, and increased investment flows. The agreement was signed at Bharat Mandapam by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay. The pact, concluded in December 2025 after negotiations that began in March the same year, is among t...