New Zealand in the 1850s planted millions of pines for timber, but today scientists are spending millions trying to stop them from overrunning native mountainsNew Zealand's high country is battling an invasion of non-native pine trees, introduced generations ago for forestry. These 'wilding conife...
04 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Do not see India-Peru FTA happening anytime soon, says Piyush GoyalIndia's proposed free trade agreement with Peru faces delays due to market access concerns for certain products, according to Commerce Mini...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
India-Israel bilateral investment pact comes into forceIndia and Israel's crucial Bilateral Investment Agreement, signed last September, officially came into effect on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Th...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
India focused on mobility for skilled workers as NZ tightens immigration rules: MEAIndia is focused on ensuring greater mobility for its high-skilled professionals rather than broader migration issues, the Ministry of Exte...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
India pushes to upgrade ASEAN FTA, advances talks on CECA with AustraliaIndia is actively engaged in upgrading its trade agreements with ASEAN partners, aiming to liberalize the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreem...
04 Jul, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
Defence, digital ties on PM Modi's Jakarta visit agendaPrime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Jakarta will prioritize finalizing a BrahMos missile deal and exploring submarine collaboration wit...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6-11 to deepen tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a significant three-nation tour to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6-11. The visit ...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
PM Modi to make first official visit to New Zealand next weekNew Zealand is set to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his first official visit next week, a historic occasion marking the f...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
New Zealand may implement stricter immigration rules for IndiansNew Zealand is reportedly set to implement stricter immigration rules specifically targeting Indian nationals, a move that could strain dip...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
New Zealand urges international students to apply for visas at least three months before travelNew Zealand is urging international students to apply for visas at least three months ahead of their travel plans due to a 20% surge in app...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
New Zealand warns missing police certificates could lead to student, temporary visa refusalsNew Zealand now mandates police certificates for temporary visa applicants, including students. Applications lacking this crucial document ...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
'It's in last 1 or 2%': US envoy Sergio Gor declares India-US trade pact nears finish lineUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced the India-US bilateral trade agreement is nearing completion, with only minor legal details rem...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
India-Israel, GCC FTA talks temporarily stalled due to West Asia crisis: Piyush GoyalIndia's free trade talks with Israel and the GCC are temporarily paused, while discussions with Canada are progressing rapidly. Commerce Mi...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
New Zealand to end at-home Occupational English Test for immigration applications from July 13New Zealand immigration will no longer accept at-home Occupational English Test (OET) results from July 13, 2026. Applicants must now compl...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
US trade deal to be on the day India secures tariff edge: Piyush GoyalIndia's impending trade agreement with the US is centered on gaining a tariff advantage over competitors like China and Vietnam, as asserte...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
India-US trade deal enters crucial phase as Section 301 and tariff deadline loom largeIndia and the US are in the final stages of trade deal negotiations, with a July 24 deadline looming. A key sticking point is Section 301 o...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Lost world of birds and frogs: Scientists open a million-year-old cave time capsule in New Zealand, where 12 bird species and four frogs reveal a lost world reshaped by volcanoes and climate long before humans arrivedA remarkable fossil discovery in a New Zealand cave has unveiled a lost world of ancient birds and frogs, dating back one million years. Th...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST