UK plans legal changes to enable deportation of Rochdale grooming gang ringleader to Pakistan

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:59 PM

London, July 10 (IANS) The UK government is expected to announce changes to legislation that currently prevents the deportation of the Rochdale grooming gang's ringleader to Pakistan, according to local media reports. UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is considering whether the changes will be introduced through fast-tracked legislation or as an amendment to the Immigration and Asylum Bill.

PM Modi's New Zealand visit marks historic milestone, FTA to deepen strategic ties: NZ Trade Minister Todd McClay (IANS Interview)

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:15 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment, Hon Todd McClay, on Friday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to New Zealand as a very significant milestone, saying it comes at a transformative moment in bilateral ties following the signing of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

India a political and economic powerhouse in Asia: New Zealand MP

IANS | July 10, 2026 10:15 AM

Auckland/New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) India is one of the world's most important rising powers and the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement comes at a crucial time as New Zealand adapts to an increasingly multipolar world, New Zealand Member of Parliament Phil Twyford said on Friday while welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country.