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India Sports & Cricket 18 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Southee Backs Bhuvneshwar to Shape New Zealand Test Challenge

Former New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has tipped Bhuvneshwar Kumar to make a major impact in the upcoming Test series, saying the India swing specialist could be decisive on his return to the format. Southee also suggested New Zealand may have enough balance and familiarity with home conditions to edge the visitors in what he expects to be a closely fought assignment.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy17 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Indian Exporters Rush to Prepare Shipments as India-New Zealand FTA Nears Launch

Indian exporters are preparing consignments ahead of the launch of the India-New Zealand free trade agreement, with industry players positioning for duty-free access in sectors where New Zealand’s tariffs are materially higher than its average rate. While New Zealand’s average tariff is only about 1.9%, India expects the strongest gains in textiles, leather, footwear, automobiles, auto parts and chemicals, where tariff elimination could improve competitiveness and order flows.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy17 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Indian Exporters Ready Consignments as India–New Zealand FTA Nears Launch

Indian exporters are preparing shipments ahead of the launch of the India–New Zealand free trade agreement, betting that tariff elimination will open a modest but strategically important market for higher-duty sectors. While New Zealand’s average tariff is only about 1.9%, Indian industry expects the strongest gains in textiles, leather, footwear, automobiles, auto parts and chemicals. The deal is being watched as a test of how India can convert tariff access into export growth in smaller but premium markets.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 04:44 AM IST

Bengaluru Startup Aaahara Bets on Cryogenic Food Processing to Take Botanical Products Global

Bengaluru-based startup Aaahara is building an export-led business around botanical foods, using cryogenic technology to process spices and preserve product quality at scale. The company is already shipping to New Zealand and the Netherlands, while preparing to enter the United States and Australia as demand for traceable, premium food ingredients expands.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (04:41 AM IST)

RBI finalises Basel III market risk capital rules, sets April 2027 deadline for banks

The Reserve Bank of India has issued final revised market risk capital requirements for commercial banks, bringing domestic rules into closer alignment with Basel III standards. The framework, which covers trading books, foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, debt funds and credit derivative hedges, will become mandatory from April 1, 2027.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:34 PM IST)

Whale Sinks Yacht in South Pacific; Four Sailors Rescued Alive After 18-Hour Search

A yacht was sunk in the South Pacific after a collision with a whale, leaving four sailors adrift before they were found alive nearly 18 hours later, according to reports from New Zealand and international media. The incident underscores both the hazards of remote ocean voyaging and the difficulty of mounting rapid search-and-rescue operations across vast Pacific distances.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (02:53 PM IST)

Whale Sinks Yacht in South Pacific, Four Sailors Rescued Alive After 18 Hours at Sea

A sperm whale struck and sank a yacht in the South Pacific, leaving four sailors adrift for roughly 18 hours before they were found alive by a New Zealand military aircraft. The incident underscores the hazards of remote ocean travel, where even rare wildlife encounters can quickly become life-threatening and test the limits of search-and-rescue operations.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (12:02 AM IST)

Couple Relieved After Whale Strike Destroys Yacht in Remote South Pacific

Jeremy and Gemma Cooper say they are relieved to be safe after their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale roughly 500 miles off New Zealand, leaving the vessel destroyed in one of the South Pacific’s most remote sailing corridors. The incident underscores the hazards faced by long-distance mariners far from immediate rescue, where wildlife encounters, weather and isolation can turn catastrophic within minutes.

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