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New Zealand PM Luxon in Delhi: India Presents Major Economic Opportunities for Kiwis
Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, SP Singh Baghel, welcomed Prime Minister Luxon at the airport.
Luxon is scheduled to be the chief guest and keynote speaker at the Raisina Dialogue 2025, which will take place from March 17-19. This prominent event, focused on geopolitics and geo-economics, aims to confront critical global issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially inaugurate the conference on March 17, with the theme for this edition being “Kalachakra – People, Peace and Planet.”
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, shared on X, “A warm welcome to PM @chrisluxonmp of New Zealand as he arrives in New Delhi on his first official visit, received by MoS for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel. PM Luxon will also serve as the chief guest and keynote speaker at the @raisinadialogue 2025.”
This visit marks the first by a New Zealand Prime Minister to India in nine years—John Key was the last to visit. Luxon, who will remain in India until March 20, is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, senior officials, business leaders, media, and members of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand.
In a post on X, the New Zealand Prime Minister expressed, “I’ve landed in India – a nation that holds immense significance for New Zealand’s prosperity, security, and society. India presents substantial economic prospects for Kiwis, which is why I’m here with a senior delegation of business and community leaders.”
During his trip, Luxon is set for discussions with PM Modi on March 17, covering various elements of India-New Zealand relations. Following their talks, PM Modi will host a lunch in Luxon’s honor, who will also meet with President Droupadi Murmu on the same day.
Additionally, Luxon will attend the opening session of the 10th Raisina Dialogue 2025 as chief guest, delivering the keynote address. From March 19-20, he will travel to Mumbai to meet with Indian business leaders and representatives from diverse sectors before returning to Wellington on March 20.
The MEA remarked, “Prime Minister Rt Hon Luxon’s visit underscores the long-standing and resilient ties between India and New Zealand, reaffirming our mutual commitment to strengthen the bilateral relationship across all fields and enhance our close people-to-people connections.”
Earlier in February, Indian High Commissioner to New Zealand, Neeta Bhushan, met with Luxon to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in various domains, reaffirming India’s commitment to elevate their bilateral partnership. Luxon and PM Modi have engaged previously at several global events, including the East Asia Summit in Laos in October 2024, and had a phone conversation in July 2024.
India and New Zealand share a strong historical relationship anchored in strategic interests, trade, education, culture, research, and innovation, overcoming geographical distances to foster a prosperous partnership supported by a vibrant Indian diaspora in New Zealand, which serves as a basis for cultural cooperation.
Bilateral trade between the two nations reached $1.80 billion in 2022, making New Zealand India’s 11th-largest trading partner. Both leaders acknowledged the fruitful visit of President Droupadi Murmu to New Zealand in August 2024. PM Modi welcomed New Zealand’s decision to join the International Solar Alliance and invited Luxon to visit India.
Luxon’s visit is poised to further strengthen the bilateral relationship, paving the way for deeper collaboration across various sectors.
New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.
According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.
The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.
The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.
Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.
In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.
Jaipur: Eight patients died after a fire broke out at the trauma centre of the state-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur late Sunday night.
Officials said the blaze started in the storage area of the Neuro ICU, possibly due to a short circuit. There were 11 patients in the ICU at the time. Smoke quickly spread, causing panic among patients and staff.
Hospital workers and attendants tried to rescue patients, even moving them out on their beds. Firefighters controlled the blaze in about two hours.
Families of the victims alleged that hospital staff ignored early warnings about smoke and fled during the fire.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and other ministers visited the hospital to review the situation and assured a detailed probe into the incident.
Uttar Pradesh: A 75-year-old man who remarried in search of companionship died barely hours after his wedding, sparking shock and speculation in his village.
The deceased, identified as Sangruram, a resident of Kuchhmuchh village in Jaunpur district, had been living alone after losing his first wife a year ago. With no children, he supported himself through farming. Despite advice from relatives against remarriage, Sangruram wed 35-year-old Manbhavati, a resident of Jalalpur area, on Monday, September 29.
The marriage was first registered in court, followed by traditional rituals at a local temple. According to Manbhavati, the couple spent most of the wedding night conversing, as Sangruram assured her that she would take responsibility for the household while he would “take care of the children.”
However, by the next morning, his health deteriorated suddenly. He was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
The unexpected death has triggered varied reactions in the village. While some residents believe it to be a natural occurrence given his age, others have expressed suspicion about the circumstances.
Relatives, including nephews residing in Delhi, have halted funeral rites until their arrival. They have also raised questions about whether a police inquiry or post-mortem examination will be conducted before the cremation.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding further investigation.
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