Plastic notes in India coming soon: Why govt wants polymer banknotes, which countries use them and how these currencies helpWhy is RBI introducing plastic notes?The government's approval for RBI polymer notes has renewed focus on why RBI plastic notes are needed....
30 Jul, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
In 1837, New Zealand fur promoters released Australian possums to build a new industry; the first attempt failed, so settlers kept trying until the animals invaded the countryNew Zealand settlers introduced Australian possums in 1837 for a fur trade venture. This initial plan failed, but subsequent attempts event...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
India’s merchandise exports to new FTA partners are expected to reach $1 trillion by 2035: ASSOCHAMThe new wave of India’s FTAs is expected to bolster opportunities for Indian exporters in developed markets through its nine new FTAs with ...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Once rejected by NASA and Boeing, Peter Beck built Rocket Lab into a SpaceX and Blue Origin rival with 2,500 employees across the US, Canada and New ZealandRocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck is now taking on Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. Peter Beck was once rejected by NASA and...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
New Zealand grants first offshore petroleum permit since reversing exploration banNew Zealand's government has issued its first offshore petroleum exploration permit. This action follows the reversal of a ban previously i...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
In 1861, an English lord sent three red deer to New Zealand for sport; the animals multiplied until government hunters were killing 50,000 a yearThree deer introduced in 1861 multiplied into a national crisis. New Zealand's government hired men to kill 50,000 deer annually. These cul...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
IELTS validity explained: How long are your scores valid and why does it matter?IELTS Score Validity 2026: An IELTS score is generally valid for two years from the test date, but how that rule is applied can vary depend...
28 Jul, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
New Zealand refuses to reveal document allegedly showing preferential visa treatment for IndiansNew Zealand has refused to release a confidential government document that Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says contains proposals for...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Global Market Today: Oil falls, Asian stocks rise as Iran tensions easeGlobal markets saw oil prices fall and stocks rise as US and Iran paused retaliatory strikes. The dollar weakened against peers while Treas...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Britain dropped more than 300 tons of poison across South Georgia to kill every rat; by 2018, over 100,000 hectares were rodent-freeSouth Georgia island successfully removed its rat population after a massive eradication effort. Helicopters dropped poisoned bait across t...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines, July 23: Read the latest national, international, sports and othersSchool Assembly News Headlines, July 23: Students will receive updates on key national and international developments. Major government ann...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Yen slides past 163, raising intervention alertThe yen is near a four-decade low as the dollar strengthens broadly. Rising oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields are supporting the dollar's...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Skyroot Aerospace joins small group of companies capable of orbital launchesThe mission, called Aagaman, marks the culmination of years of development for the startup, which had earlier flown the sub-orbital Vikram-...
18 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
India's development did not come to standstill despite oil supply crisis: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's railway network would have faced a major crisis during the recent West Asia conflict if...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA likely to enter into force by year-end: Minister Todd McClayIndia and New Zealand's free trade agreement is expected to take effect by year's end. This pact will significantly enhance economic and tr...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
"We are moving ahead with connecting India's UPI and New Zealand's payment system": PM Modi"Friends, to make our Strategic Partnership meaningful, we are turning the strengths of both countries into practical cooperation. In the f...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
India, New Zealand adopt Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030 with trade target of NZ$7 billionIndia and New Zealand established a Strategic Partnership, aiming for enhanced cooperation. They adopted a 2030 roadmap to guide joint acti...
11 Jul, 2026, 07.56 AM IST