
India-New Zealand FTA: More Than Just Market Access, Says Commerce Secretary
India and New Zealand launch a Free Trade Agreement to boost agriculture and double bilateral trade to NZD 7 billion by 2030.
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India and New Zealand launch a Free Trade Agreement to boost agriculture and double bilateral trade to NZD 7 billion by 2030.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets outgoing Greek Ambassador Aliki Koutsomitopoulou to discuss the growth of India-Greece bilateral ties.

Polish PM Donald Tusk visits India to meet PM Modi, focusing on defence, trade, and technology to strengthen the Strategic Partnership.

Middle East tensions spark a 130% jump in global container freight prices, impacting international trade and Indian exports.

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement kicks off Oct 20, offering duty-free access for Indian exports and targeting NZD 7 billion trade by 2030.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in Tehran to discuss bilateral ties, regional crises, and cooperation with President Pezeshkian.

India has successfully repatriated a rescued Sumatran baby orangutan to Indonesia, with five more awaiting return from Odisha.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses economic growth, critical minerals, and regional security with Central Asian leaders in Uzbekistan.

After losing everything to floods and avalanches, Nepal's Tamang community faces a cycle of displacement and loss in search of stability.

Taiwan's MAC reports 458 nationals missing or detained in China, with a worrying trend of arrests targeting I-Kuan Tao religious followers.

Beijing targets cabinet members of Paraguay and Belize with asset freezes and travel bans for supporting Taiwan's sovereignty.

The IAEA warns that an ageing global nuclear fleet complicates capacity expansion as nations balance new builds with old plant maintenance.

JSMM chairman Shafi Burfat demands the release of Akash Mallah and others after a police raid on a political protest in Sindh, Pakistan.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ambassador Sergio Gor visit Samarkand to boost trade, investment, and critical mineral ties in Central Asia.

Gulbadin Naib to lead Afghanistan in the high-octane Hong Kong Sixes 2026. Check out the full squad and tournament details.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticizes Congress after party flags were seen alongside Pakistan and PoK flags at a London protest.

Two more men have reportedly been forcibly disappeared in Balochistan's Mastung and Gwadar districts amid ongoing human rights protests.

BNP chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal slams the failure of military operations in Balochistan, citing unrest and the disappearance of elected officials.

Israeli police launch Operation Olive Leaf, arresting 8 suspects after attacks on European diplomats and a US photojournalist in the West Bank.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reveals a trade deal with India is close to finalisation as the US pauses sanctions on Russian fuel imports.

The Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan hosted a painting exhibition of the Fire Temple and a Panchatantra reading session to strengthen people-to-people ties.

China's economy grew 4.5% in Q3 driven by strong exports and high-tech manufacturing, despite a slump in real estate investment.

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi visits Durga Puja pandals in Dhaka, sharing greetings on Maha Ashtami amidst nationwide celebrations.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Dushanbe for the SCO Heads of Government meeting to boost regional cooperation and connectivity.