PM Modi’s visit takes India-New Zealand bilateral ties into new phase

IANS | July 30, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) India’s relationship with New Zealand has entered a new phase following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, the first to the country by an Indian Premier in two decades, according to an article published by NZIIA (New Zealand Institute of International Affairs).

UEFA calls emergency meeting as opposition grows to FIFA commercial plan

IANS | July 30, 2026 1:50 PM

Geneva, July 30 (IANS) UEFA is set to hold an emergency meeting with its member associations on Thursday to discuss a possible response to FIFA's controversial proposal to create a commercial subsidiary and the growing opposition in Europe, including the possibility of a boycott of the World Cup.

Ajinkya Rahane’s legacy will inspire generations to come: MCA President Naik

IANS | July 30, 2026 1:42 PM

Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Describing former India captain Ajinkya Rahane as one of Mumbai cricket's finest ambassadors, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Ajinkya Naik on Thursday said the veteran batter's legacy will inspire generations to come following his decision to retire from international and all formats of cricket.

SC to examine use of metallic pellet guns on protesters, orders treatment for injured

IANS | July 30, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the petitioners seeking a ban on the use of metallic pellet guns for dispersing civilian assemblies to amend their plea to specifically challenge the police regulations permitting the use of such weapons in exceptional circumstances, while directing the Delhi government to ensure medical treatment for those injured during the July 20 student protests.

India rises from 82nd to 57th global rank in pro-competitive reforms

IANS | July 30, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) India has advanced 25 places in the global rankings, from 82nd to 57th, reflecting significant progress in structural and pro-competitive reforms between 2010 and 2023, according to a report released by the Competere Foundation, the government said on Thursday.

NIA closes in on ISI recruiter Shahzad Bhatti as hunt reaches Brazil

Vicky Nanjappa | July 30, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The hunt for social media influencer-turned Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-paid terror recruiter Shahzad Bhatti is set to widen. Bhatti, who was operating from Dubai, was briefly shifted to Pakistan to coordinate with ISI handlers in setting up a large recruitment network aimed at luring Indian youth and using them for terror-related activities.