'Most popular leader with highest approval rating': Indian diaspora excited after meeting PM Modi

IANS | July 10, 2026 5:40 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand who managed to interact briefly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Auckland on Friday evening described the feeling as "thrilling" and "unbelievable" while expressing their gratitude for getting a chance to see PM Modi closely during the rousing welcome accorded to him as he arrived in the country on a historic visit.

Pakistan: Demolition of historic Sikh shrine raises fresh concerns over protection of minorities, their heritage

IANS | July 10, 2026 4:41 PM

Islamabad, July 10 (IANS) The demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Pakistan's Farooqabad has left portions of the historic shrine in rubble after a local businessman allegedly carried out the work without legal clearance or court order. Authorities acknowledged the demolition only after Sikh residents of Farooqabad took to the streets to protest the incident, a report has stated.

Look forward to holding talks with New Zealand PM Luxon: PM Modi

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:14 PM

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.