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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Kieran Foran, New Zealand rugby league player was born. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2003, Mason Teague, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2011, Allan Jeans, Australian footballer and coach (born 1933) passed away. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Large security presence in Auckland as Modi meets political, community leaders
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The Indian leader is expected to hold bilateral talks with Luxon before meeting prominent business leaders and addressing more than 10,000 at a community event.
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The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland for first official New Zealand visit
Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland for first official New Zealand visit
India Today
· Jul 10, 2026
Live: PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome at Government House in Auckland
Live: PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome at Government House in Auckland
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 11, 2026
Protesters and Modi Supporters Face Off in New Zealand
In a dramatic scene, protesters and supporters of visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi face off outside Auckland’s Spark Arena, where Modi addressed an estimated 10,000 NRIs (Non-Resident Indians). Outside the venue, Modi received a mixed reception as anti-immigration protesters chanted “send them back” and Sikh separatists staged protests against him.
Latestly.com
· Jul 10, 2026
PM Narendra Modi Arrives in Auckland, New Zealand Counterpart Christopher Luxon Welcomes Him at Airport (Watch Video)
PM Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday for a two-day visit to New Zealand, where he was welcomed at the airport by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The visit marks the final leg of Modi's three-nation tour and is the first official visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades, highlighting the growing momentum in bilateral ties.
UrduPoint
· Jun 25, 2026
Strict security ensures peaceful 9th Muharram Zuljinah procession in Quetta
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Radio New Zealand
· Jul 9, 2026
Rehearsals held to test 'intense security' for Narendra Modi visit
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The Tribune
· Jul 10, 2026
PM Modi emplanes for Auckland, New Zealand from Melbourne for final leg of his three-nation tour
PM Modi is visiting New Zealand from 10-11 July at the invitation of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Notably, this will be the first state visit of an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades.
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Associated Press
· Jul 11, 2026
Modi receives a ceremonial welcome at Government House in New Zealand
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed at Government House in Auckland on Saturday with a traditional ceremony and a troop review. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon welcomed Modi, as well as other officials. Photo credit: POOL The Post Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 5, 2026
WATCH: Armed suspects arrested after threatening Sydney Chabad security during Shabbat prayers
Security personnel, including volunteers from Sydney's Jewish community and officers from New South Wales Police, reacted immediately after the incident was reported.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 4, 2026
Modi Heads to Auckland on July 10 in First Indian Prime Minister Visit to New Zealand in Four Decades
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland on July 10 for the first Indian PM state visit to New Zealand in four decades, anchored by the April 2026 Free Trade Agreement that eliminates tariffs on 95 percent of New Zealand's exports to India.
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· Jun 18, 2026
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· Jul 11, 2026
New Zealand-India trade, defence pact celebrated despite criticism
New Zealand and India announced on Saturday the creation of a strategic partnership encompassing defence and security, during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon feted his guest with an indigenous Maori welcome and a guard of honour, seeking to expand relations after signing a free-trade pact in April that he has touted as an economic boon. Modi’s visit, at the tail end of a July 6-11 tour that has also taken him to Indonesia and Australia, came in...
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· Jul 10, 2026
Modi visits New Zealand as trade deal sparks India pushback
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Indian PM Narendra Modi visits New Zealand
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· Jul 2, 2026
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