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5/17/2025, 1:05:59 AM

https://indiannewslink.co.nz/asias-first-upper-arm-double-hand-transplant-is-a-medical-marvel/ In a historic medical achievement, Asia’s first upper arm double hand transplant was successfully performed on Shreya Siddanagowda, a 19-year-old student, at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in Kochi, India. This pioneering surgery marks a significant milestone in medical science, offering hope and healing to many who have suffered similar tragedies.

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5/17/2025, 12:23:46 AM

https://indiannewslink.co.nz/indias-unusual-export-turns-waste-into-wealth/ The global demand for cow dung is soaring, surpassing a million metric tonnes. Last year, India sent out 1133 shipments to 327 international buyers. As per cow dung export data, India exported $25 million worth of fresh dung, fertilisers worth $3.5 million and compost manure worth $1.8 million.

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5/17/2025, 4:48:49 PM

https://indiannewslink.co.nz/trumps-diplomatic-whirlwind-stirs-uncertainty-in-the-subcontinent/ US President Donald Trump’s recent tour of the Arab Gulf and policy pronouncements have undeniably stirred the regional pot. The broader uncertainty surrounding his political thought has also contributed to this feeling of unease. His tendency towards impulsive statements and his unconventional approach to diplomacy have created a climate of unpredictability, making it difficult for Indian analysts to discern a consistent strategic vision. This ambiguity has fostered a sense of wariness, as India seeks to navigate the shifting sands of international relations.

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5/17/2025, 2:20:22 AM

https://indiannewslink.co.nz/pay-hike-for-ministers-and-mps-sticks-out-like-a-sore-thumb/ Last week, the government announced its pay equity law reforms, which change the thresholds that need to be met to bring a claim. The legislation, which was introduced last Tuesday (May 13, 2025), was rushed through all stages under urgency, with the government circumventing the usual public consultation process. At the same time, MPs and government ministers are in line for pay increases come July 1, 2025. The independent Remuneration Authority has decided that the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Cabinet ministers and MPs will all receive a 2% to 2.4% pay rise this year.

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5/16/2025, 2:47:27 AM

https://indiannewslink.co.nz/let-us-celebrate-your-achievements-in-sports-community-arts-and-culture/ The Eleventh Annual Indian Newslink Sports, Community, Arts & Culture Awards provide a prestigious opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and groups across New Zealand. The Awards Night will be held on July 21, 2025 from 5.30 pm at Mahatma Gandhi Centre, Auckland. Tickets, priced at $115 (including GST) per person and Tables seating ten persons per table at $1150 are available. For further information, please call 021-836528 or email [email protected]

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5/17/2025, 4:47:38 PM

https://indiannewslink.co.nz/malayalee-hindu-community-celebrates-vishu-with-splendour/ Vishu, a Festival deeply woven into the cultural and spiritual fabric of Kerala, marked the traditional Malayalam New Year organised by the Organisation of Hindu Malayalees (OHM NZ) on April 26, 2025. It was a time of immense joy, hopeful new beginnings, and profound religious significance for the Malayalee community dispersed across the globe.

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5/22/2025, 4:59:39 AM

https://indiannewslink.co.nz/new-zealand-budget-2025-a-tight-rein-on-spending-for-a-return-to-surplus/ New Zealand’s Budget 2025-2026 appears to be a pragmatic and disciplined financial statement. It reflects a government acutely aware of economic headwinds and determined to achieve fiscal responsibility. By aggressively reprioritising existing expenditure and making targeted investments in key public services and growth-enabling initiatives, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is charting a course back to surplus, albeit with significant changes to some long-standing programmes like KiwiSaver.

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5/21/2025, 3:42:32 AM

https://indiannewslink.co.nz/india-should-take-the-wakeup-call-and-emerging-opportunities-against-the-odds/ “Policy changes in the US have delivered a dual shock to India’s external economic position. They have jeopardised goods exports to the US, which accounted for nearly 18% of India’s total merchandise exports amounting to approximately US$ 118 billion in 2024. They also threaten the flow of remittances from Indian workers in the US, who contribute about 23% of India’s total inward remittances. These remittances, totalling about US$ 30 billion annually, are a critical source of income for many households in states such as Kerala and contribute nearly 3% to India’s GDP.”- Dr Sunil Mani, Trivandrum, India

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5/17/2025, 12:22:59 AM

https://indiannewslink.co.nz/dr-asima-chatterjee-a-trailblazer-in-indian-science/ Dr Asima Chatterjee, a pioneering Indian scientist, made significant contributions to organic chemistry and phytomedicine, breaking numerous barriers in her illustrious career. Her groundbreaking research on plant-based drugs has had a profound impact on public health and paved the way for future generations of women in science.

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5/16/2025, 1:34:50 AM

https://indiannewslink.co.nz/submission-call-for-glyphosate-issue-reignites-debate/ In March 2025, NZFS proposed increasing the maximum residue levels (MRLs) of glyphosate in key staple foods such as wheat, oats, barley, and peas. The proposed changes would raise the allowable glyphosate residue limits by up to 100 times, a move that has sparked significant public outcry.