PM Modi Lauds Maori Powhiri, Says Receiving It Was An ‘Honour’ At Auckland Government House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described himself as “honoured” after receiving a traditional Maori powhiri ceremonial welcome at Government House in Auckland.The ceremony, steeped in indigenous culture, was marked by chants, gestures and symbolic rituals that reflected New Zealand’s rich heritage and traditions. Modi emphasised that the powhiri was a moving experience and a testament to

July 11, 2026
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India-New Zealand FTA to Double Bilateral Trade by 2030; NZ Pledges $20B Investment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement as a landmark achievement that would transform bilateral economic relations.Speaking at the Business and Sports Engagement event in Auckland, he declared that the agreement, concluded in a record nine months, would unlock unprecedented opportunities in market access, investment, services and technology. He

July 11, 2026
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India And New Zealand Elevate Defence Partnership With Indo-Pacific Maritime Framework

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised that the expanding defence and security cooperation between India and New Zealand is a reflection of the “deep strategic trust” binding the two nations.His remarks came during a Gala Lunch hosted in his honour by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland, where both leaders announced a series of new agreements aimed at

July 11, 2026
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PM Modi Accorded Guard of Honour In Auckland Ahead of Bilateral Talks With New Zealand PM Luxon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Government House in Auckland on Saturday morning local time. The formal welcome underscored the significance of his ongoing visit to New Zealand, which marks the first official trip by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in four decades.Following the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks

July 11, 2026
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PM Modi Calls India–New Zealand Trade Pact A Historic Milestone, Says Visit Revitalises Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement as a historic milestone in bilateral ties. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for concluding the pact in a remarkably short span of time.During delegation-level talks in Auckland, Modi emphasised that his visit was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years. He said

July 11, 2026
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Astrobase Prepares India’s First Fully Integrated FFSC Engine For Hot‑Fire Trials

Astrobase Space Technologies is now on the cusp of unveiling India’s first fully integrated 80‑ton‑class Full‑Flow Staged Combustion (FFSC) engine, with its LOX powerhead hardware already undergoing hot‑fire preparations at the Anantapur test facility.This marks a decisive step in India’s private space sector towards advanced reusable propulsion systems.Astrobase has been steadily advancing its

July 10, 2026
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Mumbai-Based GoFloat Develops Indigenous Tactical Flotation Aid For Amphibious Troops

Mumbai-based GoFloat is developing an indigenous Tactical Flotation Aid (TFA) designed specifically for amphibious troops. This innovation represents another stride in India’s push for self-reliance in defence technology, offering soldiers enhanced buoyancy and safety during amphibious operations.The Tactical Flotation Aid is engineered to provide controlled buoyancy to troops operating in

July 10, 2026
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Army Chief Directs Officers To Prepare For Operation Sindoor 2.0 And Snow Leopard 2.0 Amid Future Warfare Challenges

Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has directed officers to prioritise combat readiness and prepare for Operation Sindoor 2.0 and Operation Snow Leopard 2.0, underlining that operational preparedness must remain the foremost focus of the Indian Army.During his maiden visit to Northern Command, General Seth issued a letter titled “Together Towards Excellence” on 6 July 2026, outlining his vision for

July 10, 2026
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India, Australia Supercharge Ties with New Security and Tech Pacts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese concluded the third Australia‑India Annual Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne, marking a major milestone in the six‑year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.The summit produced a landmark suite of agreements designed to reinforce Indo‑Pacific security, secure critical mineral supply chains and accelerate clean energy

July 10, 2026
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