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PM Modi holds talks with Christopher Luxon, India-New Zealand ties elevated to Strategic Partnership

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:36 AM

Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Saturday held wide-ranging bilateral talks in Auckland, agreeing to elevate India-New Zealand relations to a Strategic Partnership while reviewing cooperation across key sectors, including trade, defence, education, sports and culture.

India, New Zealand elevate ties to Strategic Partnership: PM Luxon

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:27 AM

Auckland, July 11 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday announced that India and New Zealand agreed to elevate the ties to a strategic partnership aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and providing a broader framework for expanding engagement in the years ahead.

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,118

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:10 AM

Caracas, July 11 (IANS) The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,118 as crews continue to clear rubble in the hardest-hit areas, authorities said.

‘We are natural partners, made for each other’: PM Modi on India-New Zealand ties during talks with PM Luxon

IANS | July 11, 2026 6:56 AM

Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held bilateral talks with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon in Auckland, with the two leaders agreeing to elevate India-New Zealand ties to a Strategic Partnership. Describing the two countries as "natural partners" that are "made for each other", PM Modi said the historic visit would give new momentum to bilateral ties.

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome with traditional Maori powhiri at Government House in Auckland

IANS | July 11, 2026 6:20 AM

Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm ceremonial welcome at the Government House in Auckland as he began the final leg of his three-nation tour.

India discusses strengthening relations with premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

IANS | July 11, 2026 12:01 AM

Toronto, July 11 (IANS) Consul General of India in Toronto, Mahaveer Singhvi, on Friday met Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador province in Canada and discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation.

Indian Ambassador in Azerbaijan discusses upcoming activities with diaspora

IANS | July 10, 2026 11:13 PM

Baku, July 10 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, on Friday met with members of the Indian community and discussed upcoming community activities.

China erasing Tibetan identity: ICT

Lalit K Jha | July 10, 2026 10:53 PM

Washington, July 10 (IANS) China is intensifying human rights abuses in Tibet and using a new law to place its forced assimilation policies on a legal footing, the head of a leading Tibet advocacy group has said.

India and Japan entering new era of strategic trust, deeper cooperation: Report

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:15 PM

Tokyo/New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The 16th India–Japan Annual Summit held recently in New Delhi reaffirmed the strategic direction of bilateral ties rather than being defined by any single agreement. It reflected the steady transformation of the relationship beyond development assistance, infrastructure, and trade, a report has stated.

2001 NZ visit: When PM Modi suggested embedding cultural values, heritage into school curriculum

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:05 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Auckland for a historic visit to New Zealand, the first by an Indian PM in 40 years, members of the Indian diaspora, while giving a rousing welcome to him also recalled his visit to the country in 2001 when the Indian leader had focused on preservation of Indian culture and traditions.

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PM Modi holds talks with Christopher Luxon, India-New Zealand ties elevated to Strategic Partnership

India, New Zealand elevate ties to Strategic Partnership: PM Luxon

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,118

‘We are natural partners, made for each other’: PM Modi on India-New Zealand ties during talks with PM Luxon

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome with traditional Maori powhiri at Government House in Auckland

India discusses strengthening relations with premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

Indian Ambassador in Azerbaijan discusses upcoming activities with diaspora

China erasing Tibetan identity: ICT

India and Japan entering new era of strategic trust, deeper cooperation: Report

2001 NZ visit: When PM Modi suggested embedding cultural values, heritage into school curriculum

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