Venkat Raman Auckland, March 2, 2020 New Zealand appears to have struck the right chord with India and if the statements coming from the Indian capital are any indication, there could be fresh hopes for closer ties. Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker have just concluded a four-day visit (from February 25 to 28,…
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Restauranteur jailed for money laundering in Auckland
This is an updated story Supplied Content Wellington, February 28, 2020 A co-owner of the Masala Restaurant chain has been jailed for hiding millions of dollars in cash sales and laundering large amounts of it. Rupinder Singh Chahil was sentenced today at the Auckland High Court to three years and two months in prison, plus a $50,000 fine, on nine money laundering…
Read MoreMoments of grief, solidarity and gratitude at Lautoka Mosque
Venkat Raman in Lautoka, Fiji February 27, 2020 New Zealanders have shown empathy and solidarity following the Christchurch massacre in Christchurch on Friday, March 15, 2020 in which 51 Muslims were killed, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. Paying tributes to the Muslim community at a special meeting organised at the Lautoka Jame Masjid in Lautoka on February 27, 2020, she…
Read MoreLacklustre performance can hurt India in Test ranking
Auckland, March 1, 2020 Conquering New Zealand and England in Test cricket continues to remain elusive for India. Despite top ratings, series wins and dominance against opposition teams at home and abroad, Indian Cricketers appear unable to battle the swing and pace of Kiwi and English bowlers on seamer friendly pitches. The Indian team arrived in New Zealand with high…
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