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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.

India’s UPI welcome in New Zealand as we modernise our economy: Trade Minister

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:25 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) As the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) expands its global footprint, New Zealand is ready to experience the digital payment freedom that comes with India's unique and indigenously developed QR-based system, its Trade and Investment Minister, Todd McClay, said on Friday.

Pakistan under pressure as BLA tightens grip on Balochistan, PoK unrest escalates

Vicky Nanjappa | July 10, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Pakistan's troubles appear far from over. Even as the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has called for intensified protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has also escalated its activities in Balochistan, adding to Islamabad's growing challenges.

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.

India, New Zealand to build new connectivity links, shipping routes amid global tensions: Trade Minister McClay

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:00 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) As the US-Iran tensions threaten the global supply chain once again, New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment, Todd McClay, said on Friday that New Delhi and Wellington are going to build new connectivity links, along with shipping routes being firmed up between the two nations.

PM Modi arrives in Auckland, New Zealand PM Luxon welcomes him at airport

IANS | July 10, 2026 2:56 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Auckland for a two-day visit to New Zealand for the final leg of his three-nation visit, with his counterpart, Christopher Luxon, in a special gesture, receiving him at the airport.

China striking economic deals in Sudan under cover of peace rhetoric: Report

IANS | July 10, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) With western countries having pulled out of Sudan after the relentless civil war that has been raging in the African nation over the last three years, China has taken advantage of the situation to strike economic deals with the military junta and spread its geopolitical clout, according to a new report.

Indian diaspora in New Zealand eagerly awaits PM Modi’s historic visit after 40 years

IANS | July 10, 2026 2:15 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand expressed excitement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in the country on Friday, after concluding his successful engagements in Australia and Indonesia.

New Zealand MP Parmjeet Parmar hails India's growth, calls PM Modi's visit 'significant' (IANS Interview)

IANS | July 10, 2026 2:12 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) New Zealand MP Parmjeet Parmar on Friday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Auckland "hugely significant" and said that this visit will enhance ties between the two nations.

India, Australia sign Traditional Knowledge Digital Library access pact to strengthen patent examination

IANS | July 10, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) India’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) provided access to its Traditional Knowledge Digital Library to IP Australia under an agreement signed during the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne, an official statement said on Friday.

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

India’s UPI welcome in New Zealand as we modernise our economy: Trade Minister

Pakistan under pressure as BLA tightens grip on Balochistan, PoK unrest escalates

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

India, New Zealand to build new connectivity links, shipping routes amid global tensions: Trade Minister McClay

PM Modi arrives in Auckland, New Zealand PM Luxon welcomes him at airport

China striking economic deals in Sudan under cover of peace rhetoric: Report

Indian diaspora in New Zealand eagerly awaits PM Modi’s historic visit after 40 years

New Zealand MP Parmjeet Parmar hails India's growth, calls PM Modi's visit 'significant' (IANS Interview)

India, Australia sign Traditional Knowledge Digital Library access pact to strengthen patent examination

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