Bolger was the PM from 1990 to 1997. While in govt, Bolger ushered in the Mixed Member Proportional electoral system that New Zealand still uses today.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins conceded defeat to National Party’s Christopher Luxon. Observers say New Zealand ruling party's domestic policies “backfired”, leading to its defeat.
Ex-Unilever executive & Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon leads New Zealand’s National Party. His govt follows six years of a liberal administration led mainly by Jacinda Ardern.
While maintaining positive ties with China, New Zealand does raise concern about issues such as human rights and militarisation of Pacific as China extends its influence there.
Ardern was named 'Dame Grand Companion', the second highest honour in New Zealand. The awardee is chosen in New Zealand by the PM & approved by British monarch, the head of state.
Hipkins was first elected to parliament in 2008 and was appointed minister for Covid-19 in November 2020. He was the minister for police, education and public service.
Just as India’s educated elite have benefited from missionary-run schools, temple donations could be channelled for the economic and educational upliftment of Hindus.
Research paper, however, finds lowest indebtedness level among Muslims at 12.3% & highest among Hindus at 14.9%. Overall national financial inclusion level at 87.2%, indebtedness at 14.7%.
Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.
On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.
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