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bond selling stretched into Asia trade on Friday, but may not last the day as investors waited on U.S. jobs data that could add to the case for keeping interest rates high for some time. Sliding oil prices have also provided some relief to markets, with Brent crude futures at $84.50 a barrel, some $13 or 13.5% cheaper than last week's 11-month high.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.From India and New Zealand formally signing a free trade agreement (FTA) to India once again becoming a net exporter of finished steel, the index of industrial production (IIP) easing to a five-month low in March, freshers facing disruptions in job offers,and gender disparity in India’s boardrooms — here is a compilation of this week's news in numbers.India and New Zealand formally signed a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday after completing the negotiations in just nine months in December 2025, making this one of the fastest trade deals ever concluded. The deal carries a $20 billion investment commitment from Wellington over the next 15 years, commerce minister Piyush Goyal said.The FTA will grant duty-free access to all Indian exports to New Zealand, spanning 100% of tariff lines.

New Zealand media reported large groups of students moving around the streets near Dunedin University early Monday (March 17) morning with many indulging in a challenge known as “six before six”, which is about consuming six alcoholic beverages before 6am. Many students admitted that it was a popular way of celebration among them. As the day progressed, the number of students increased manifold and there was loud music too. Streets were littered with broken glasses and at least one also had a burnt couch. According to police officers, at least four such fires were reported from the area with the The Otago Daily Times reporting that a wallaby was found burned on one of the couches. Police have confirmed that they are investigating the alleged incident of a wallaby being burnt.

Luxon, who will also be the chief guest at this year's Raisina Dialogue, will seek to beef up security and trade ties during his four-day visit, according to persons familiar with the development. The visit comes amid alarms in Wellington over the Chinese military's growing presence and engagement with the Pacific Island states.

The Active Investor Plus Visa that historically lured rich individuals to New Zealand and raked in an average NZ$1 billion ($580 million) a year has languished after rule changes in 2022. Just 35 applications have been fully approved in the past two years, equating to NZ$352 million of nominated investment funds, according to data from Immigration New Zealand. ALSO READ: 7 reasons to pick New Zealand as Australia tightens rules for international students

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are all set to release a new docuseries titled Polo on Netflix which will be premiering on December 10, reported Marie Claire. According to Marie Claire, the five-part series which will be executive produced by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and will eventually explore the world of Polo, a sport that Prince Harry has passionately participated in for years. The show actually aims to provide an in-depth look at the lives of elite polo players specifically during the US Open Polo Championship in Wellington located in Florida. Also Read: Outlander Season 7, Episode 10: Release time and key details

Wellington-Altus Private Wealth chief market strategist Jim Thorne argues the Fed must quickly get inflation to its neutral rate on Making Money.

Rugby Championship at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday to avenge last week's shock loss to the Pumas in Wellington. Damian McKenzie, skipper Ardie Savea, Caleb Clarke, Will Jordan and Beauden Barrett all crossed to give the All Blacks a 35-3 lead at halftime despite teeming rain and strong winds at the spiritual home of New Zealand rugby. Jordan added his second try soon after the break to drive home the advantage but the Pumas managed to stem the flood of tries before scoring one of their own through Juan Cruz Mallia in the 72nd minute.

currencies touched multi-week lows on Wednesday tracking weakness in Chinese demand, while the yen has surged as short-sellers bail out ahead of a central bank meeting. Purchasing managers' index figures will be particularly watched in Europe later in the session to see whether they support bets on two European rate cuts by the end of January.

The S&P 500 is up over 15 percent so far in 2024 after last year’s 24.5 percent return. The VIX, aka the ‘fear index,’ is bumping along at record lows. And even the gold bugs are feeling chipper with the yellow metal up over 12 precent year-to-date.  

India and Bangladesh signed 10 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) following the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi, with both leaders endorsing a vision statement on peace and prosperity that underscored longstanding ties between the two nations. Three of the pacts were renewals of existing accords. The Bangladeshi Prime Minister’s visit is the first by a head of state or government after the inauguration of the new Modi government and comes ahead of her trip to Beijing. The Modi-Hasina talks focused on boosting defence ties, management of the Mongla port in Bangladesh and cross-border power trade. Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur (Bangladesh) will cooperate in the field of strategic and operational studies. ET had first reported last week that defence ties will likely get a boost at the meeting.

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who specializes in communication and electronic warfare, took charge as the 26th Navy chief in New Delhi on Tuesday following the retirement of incumbent R Hari Kumar. Admiral Tripathi, an alumnus of Sainik School Rewa, was previously serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff before assuming command of the force. Admiral Tripathi was born on May 15, 1964 and joined the executive branch of the Indian Navy on July 1, 1985. He is a specialist in communication and electronic warfare, and has served with distinction for almost 39 years.

Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, delivered a significant address to future leaders of the armed forces at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, Tamil Nadu. He emphasized the critical need for military leaders to adapt to the evolving character of warfare, underlining the importance of «inter-services synergy.» General Chauhan highlighted the need for military leaders to adapt to the «changing character of war» and underscored the importance of «inter-services synergy» During his visit, General Chauhan was briefed by the Commandant on the ongoing training activities at the college, with a focus on fostering jointmanship and inter-services awareness. He also discussed the transformative reforms implemented in the Indian military in response to emerging security challenges.

M&A in the Canadian RIA market remains robust thanks to a push from private equity. It may not be as hot as in America, but it’s not bad at all for the “Great White North,” said Shaun Hauser, CEO of Wellington-Altus Financial, a Canadian wealth management firm.

New Zealand vs Australia Live Score Updates, 1st T20: NZ vs Aus, Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand take on 50-over world champions Australia in the first T20I of the 3-match series at the Sky Stadium in Wellington. The T20I series comes just 3 months before the start of the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.New Zealand will be without regular skipper Kane Williamson, who recently helped the Black Caps to a historic first Test series win against South Africa.

Indian Navy veterans and freeing them of espionage charges marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough between India and Qatar. The former Indian Navy personnel are Captain Navtej Singh Gill, Captain Saurabh Vashisht, Commander Purenendu Tiwari, Captain Birendra Kumar Verma, Commander Sugunakar Pakala, Commander Sanjeev Gupta, Commander Amit Nagpal and Sailor Ragesh. All of these former Navy officers had "unblemished stints" of up to 20 years in the Indian Navy.

India vs New Zealand clashes have always been filled with excitement and tension. Over the years, these matches have provided fans with nail-biting moments and unforgettable encounters. As we gear up for another high tension semi final clash between the two teams, let's take a look at some of the most thrilling India-New Zealand ODIs in the last four decades. 1985 Benson and Hedges Cup Semifinal at Sydney's SCG: India emerged victorious by 7 wickets.

World Cup match against the Netherlands at Bengaluru. With the Dutch crawling in their chase of 411 to win, India skipper Rohit Sharma threw the ball to Virat Kohli who sent back opposition captain Scott Edwards, caught behind in his second over off a ball drifting down the leg side. It was only Virat Kohli's fifth career ODI wicket from his gentle medium-pace and first since 2014 when he dismissed New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum in Wellington.

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Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! Batting first, England managed to score 282/9 in 50 overs. The Black Caps managed to chase it in just 36.2 overs, winning it by 9 wickets. “We were completely outplayed," Buttler said.

Rachin Ravindra found the night of July 14, 2019, one of the longest and hardest to endure as he watched New Zealand's heartbreaking defeat to England in the ODI World Cup final sitting in a Bengaluru pub. Ravindra, then all of 19 was on an annual trip to India with his father's cricket club and the roller-coaster experience of watching the final is still etched in his memory. New Zealand losing that final to England on the boundary count-back rule divides opinion to this day.