India and New Zealand Sign Free Trade Agreement; AAP MPs Join BJP
Top news of the day: India-New Zealand FTA signed, seven AAP MPs officially in BJP, and more
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On April 27, 2026, India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement to enhance bilateral trade and investment. Additionally, seven Members of Parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party officially merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party, as confirmed by Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan.
- 01India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement on April 27, 2026.
- 02The agreement aims to boost trade and investments between the two countries.
- 03Piyush Goyal, India's Commerce and Industry Minister, represented India in the signing.
- 04Seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- 05The merger was accepted by Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan.
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On April 27, 2026, India and New Zealand signed a significant free trade agreement aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and investment. The agreement was signed by Piyush Goyal, India's Commerce and Industry Minister, and Todd McClay, New Zealand's Trade and Investment Minister. This pact is expected to strengthen economic ties between the two nations. In a separate political development, seven Members of Parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) officially merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This merger was confirmed by C.P. Radhakrishnan, the Chairman of Rajya Sabha and Vice-President of India, marking a notable shift in the political landscape.
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The free trade agreement could lead to increased economic opportunities and growth in both India and New Zealand, benefiting businesses and consumers.
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