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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds "warm, engaging" talks with New Zealand's Dy PM

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, during his two-day official visit to India.

Both leaders had a 'warm and engaging' conversation on strengthening ties between our two countries.

In a Facebook post, Rahul Gandhi wrote, 'Honoured to meet the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand,

"Emerging geopolitical giant": New Zealand Dy PM highlights defence, security, and trade ties with India

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, on Friday emphasised the strengthening partnership between New Zealand and India in various areas. He noted India's emergence as a geopolitical giant and vital security actor in the region.

'In an increasingly multi-polar world, India is emerging as a geopolitical giant and a vital security actor both region

England break multiple records during first ODI under Brook as full-time captain

Birmingham [UK], May 30 (ANI): England's first white-ball game under Harry Brook as full-time limited-overs captain witnessed plenty of records being broken, as the Three Lions broke an 18-year world record to secure the highest team score without any century.

During the first ODI of a three-match series at Birmingham on Thursday, England outscored South Africa's 392/6 against Pakistan in 2007 to register a tota

IPL 2025: Will Bumrah factor and Boult's thunderboults take MI to Qualifier two?

Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], May 30 (ANI): As Mumbai Indians (MI) takes on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the eliminator match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), plenty of eyeballs will be on their pace duo of Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah, who have been the frontline warriors of this solid run five-time champions have enjoyed so far.

MI will be aiming to take another step closer to their sixth title and first

"India will not hesitate to use every method to root out terrorism," says Rajnath Singh

Panaji (Goa) [India], May 30 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing officers and sailors onboard India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off the Goa coast, declared that 'Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, but India's frontal assault against terrorism.

'Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, but India's frontal assault against terrorism, and if Pakistan resorts to

PM Modi meets 14-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi at Patna Airport

Patna (Bihar) [India], May 30 (ANI): India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a heartwarming encounter at Patna airport as he met 14-year-old cricketing prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. The young sensation has captured the nation's attention with his extraordinary performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister shared a few photos a

Former New Zealand coach David Trist passes away at 77

Christchurch [New Zealand], May 30 (ANI): David Trist, the former New Zealand cricket coach who led the team to victory in the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy, now known as the Champions Trophy, has passed away at the age of 77, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Trist enjoyed a 14-year playing career as a pace bowler for Canterbury before transitioning into coaching. His coaching journey included stints with Canterbury, South Africa

India to remain fastest-growing large economy in world for next 30 years: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that India is set to remain the fastest-growing large economy in the world for the next 30 years.

The commerce minister in his address at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025 in the national capital on Thursday highlighted India's economic performance.

Goyal said the country has maintained a steady growth rate of 6-7

Australians support gov't action on sugary drinks to tackle obesity: survey

CANBERRA, May 30 (Xinhua) -- A new national survey on Wednesday revealed strong public support in Australia for government measures to reduce the consumption of sugary and sweetened beverages, as the country grapples with rising obesity rates.

The survey of over 2,800 adults found 83 percent of Australians support clearer labelling on sugary drinks to warn about added sugars, 73 percent back a ban on marketing su

Haryana CM Saini participates in Maharana Pratap Jayanti celebration in Karnal

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini participated in the Maharana Pratap Jayanti celebration in Karnal on Thursday.

The Maharana Pratap Jayanti was celebrated with great fervor and widespread participation from all communities.

A state-level function was organised in Salwan village, Karnal district. Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini attended the programme as the chief gu

Delhi: EAM Jaishankar meets New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters, thanks for support on Pahalgam attack

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met with New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, in Delhi and thanked New Zealand for its support and solidarity on the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

The two leaders reviewed the progress made in India-New Zealand partnership following the recent visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon.

India welcomes New Zealand's Deputy PM & Foreign Minister Winston Peters for official visit

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) extended a warm welcome to New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, upon his arrival in New Delhi for a two-day official visit.

Peters just concluded a two-day visit to Kathmandu, where he was received by Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai at the airport, along with other Foreign Ministry officials.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches "Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan" in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 29 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' in Guniyal village, Dehradun, on Thursday.

According to an official release, the Chief Minister said that during the campaign, agricultural scientists and officials will communicate with farmers in 95 development blocks, 670 Nyaya Panchayats and 11440 villages of the state.

New Zealand Foreign Minister arrives Kathmandu on two days' visit, ahead Everest Day

Kathmandu [Nepal], May 28 (ANI): New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters has arrived Kathmandu on his maiden two days' visit to the Himalayan Nation.

Peters was received by Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai at the airport along with other Foreign Ministry officials.

The New Zealand Foreign Minister is scheduled to make courtesy meeting with Nepali President Ram Chandra Paud

New Zealand Deputy PM Winston Peters to visit India from May 29-30

New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Winston Peters, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, is scheduled to visit India from May 29 to 30.

According to a media advisory of the Ministry of External Affairs released on Wednesday, Peters will arrive in Delhi at 3:35 pm at IGI Terminal 3 on Thursday. Later in the evening, at 6:30 pm, he will meet with External Affairs Minister S Jaisha