New Zealand Trade Minister hails PM Modi's leadership, calls his visit significant (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | July 10, 2026 1:00 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) New Zealand's Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, describing it as "calm and responsible". He referred to PM Modi's visit to New Zealand as "very significant" and highlighted the enthusiasm of the people to greet the Indian Prime Minister.

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.

Gautami Kapoor stands firmly by Ram Kapoor amid 'Lock Upp 2' row: Trolls can troll, don't really care

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:57 PM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Actress Gautami Kapoor has come out in strong support of her husband Ram Kapoor amid the controversies surrounding his stint on ‘Lock Upp Season 2’.

'These are same people who had committed sin of offering namaz on steps of Hanuman Garhi': CM Yogi in Ayodhya

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:52 PM

Ayodhya, July 10 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy over the alleged Ram temple donation theft row, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday reignited the Hanuman Garhi controversy, accusing previous governments of allowing namaz to be offered at the sacred temple premises and questioning the Opposition over what he described as its selective approach towards matters of faith.

Australia visit strengthens bilateral ties, opens new avenues of cooperation: PM Modi

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:52 PM

Melbourne, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed confidence that the outcomes of his visit to Australia have further strengthened bilateral ties and opened new avenues for cooperation across diverse sectors.

Jennifer Garner reveals how her friendship with Timothy Olyphant made romance easy

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:49 PM

Los Angeles, July 10 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner, who plays Hollis, a celebrity chef in the show The Five Star Weekend, has spoken about how her decade-long friendship with co-star Timothy Olyphant made romance easy.

Maha ATS questions 112 people over alleged links with Pakistan-based gangster, conducts statewide searches

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:48 PM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has launched a major statewide operation to investigate alleged contacts between individuals in the state and Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, with the agency questioning 112 people identified so far in connection with the case.

Bangladesh has world’s second‑highest bad loan rate after war-torn Ukraine

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:42 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Bangladesh now ranks second globally for non‑performing loans, with nearly one‑third of bank lending classified as defaulted, a new report has said.

High alcohol-containing formulations to require licenses, prescription: Govt

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Centre on Friday tightened regulations governing medicinal formulations containing high levels of ethyl alcohol by making them subject to licensing requirements and prescription-only sale, a move aimed at preventing misuse while ensuring their availability for legitimate therapeutic purposes.

FIFA WC: France boss Deschamps credits teams' 'right mentality' for third straight SF

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:38 PM

Foxborough, July 10 (IANS) Coach Didier Deschamps said France's latest World Cup milestone reflected more than individual brilliance, praising his team's experience, unity and ability to handle pressure after Les Bleus reached a third consecutive FIFA World Cup semi-final with a 2-0 victory over Morocco.