New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 9 PM NATION DEL64 PM-LD INDIA-NEW ZEALAND (6.32 PM)

India-NZ FTA creates new opportunities for farmers, youth, MSMEs: PM Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the India-New Zealand free trade agreement reflects the strengthening of economic partnership and a convergence of values, trust and shared ambition between the two vibrant democracies.

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Shameful no statement issued at BRICS+ meet as India sought language dilution against Israel: Cong New Delhi: The Congress on Monday said it was shocking and shameful that a joint statement was not issued after a meeting of the BRICS+ countries in New Delhi last week, claiming that this was done since India insisted on diluting the language on Israel and Palestine, and it was unacceptable to the representatives of the other member countries.

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Rallies, road shows in WB felt like pilgrimage; will celebrate oath-taking ceremony of BJP CM: PM Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he felt like he was on a pilgrimage while addressing rallies and participating in road shows in West Bengal, asserting that divine energy from Goddess Kali's devotees and blessings from the people gave him strength throughout the high-voltage campaign.

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'Sarke Chunar' row: Sanjay Dutt apologises; to sponsor education of 50 tribal girls New Delhi: Actor Sanjay Dutt on Monday appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in connection with the controversy over the song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' and submitted a written apology, expressing regret for any "unintended" harm caused to society.

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Shah says Central forces will stay in Bengal for 60 more days after polls; asks people to vote without fear of 'Didi's goons' Kolkata: Central forces will remain in West Bengal for 60 more days after the assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday and asked voters to cast their votes without fear of "Didi’s goons" in the final phase, a remark signalling the Centre's commitment to prevent possible post-poll violence.

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Heatwave: Centre directs nation-wide heatstroke management units across all health facilities New Delhi: The Centre has asked states and Union Territories to operationalise dedicated Heat Stroke Management Units at all health facilities and ensure adequate preparedness of ambulance services in view of the expected above-normal heatwave days during the summer season.

DEL82 NDC-INDIA-UNFCCC (8.15 PM) India submits its revised targets for 2031-35 to the UN's climate change body

New Delhi: India has submitted its revised climate targets for 2031-2035 to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), committing to attain at least 47 per cent reduction in the emission intensity of its GDP (emission per unit of GDP) from the 2005 baseline by 2035.

LEGAL LGD29 SC-REPRODUCTIVE AUTONOMY (6.11 PM)

Reproductive autonomy of mother-to-be must be accorded highest importance: SC New Delhi: Observing that the reproductive autonomy of a mother-to-be must be accorded the highest importance, the Supreme Court has allowed a 15-year-old girl to medically terminate her pregnancy of more than 28 weeks.

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Justice must be seen to be done: Kejriwal on refusal to appear in excise case before HC judge New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, saying he will not appear in the excise case personally or through a lawyer before her, the party said on Monday.

BUSINESS DEL74 BIZ-2NDLD-INDIA-NEW ZEALAND-FTA (7.46 PM)

India, New Zealand ink 'once-in-a-generation' trade deal; to be implemented year end New Delhi: India and New Zealand on Monday inked a 'once-in-a-generation' trade pact, giving duty-free access to 100 per cent of domestic exports, including textiles, leather footwear, and gems and jewellery, in the island nation.

DEL55 BIZ-FERTILISERS (5.14 PM)

India to import 64 LT urea, 19 LT of other fertilisers in kharif season despite high global prices New Delhi: India plans to import 64 lakh tonnes of urea and 19 lakh tonnes of other fertilisers this kharif season as the West Asia crisis has driven up global prices by nearly double, raising import bill, the government said on Monday.

FOREIGN FGN52 IRAN-ARAGHCHI-2NDLD RUSSIA (8.14 PM)

Putin meets Iran's FM Araghchi, says Russia ready to do its best to help bring peace to West Asia Moscow: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday met Russian President Vladimir Putin, who hailed the Iranian people for fighting bravely and heroically for their sovereignty and said Moscow is ready to do its best to help bring peace to West Asia as soon as possible.

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Pak, China ink 3 MoUs to boost cooperation on desalination, agricultural tech and tea sector Islamabad: Pakistan and China on Monday signed three MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation in water desalination, agricultural technology, and the tea industry. By Sajjad Hussain

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Free trade agreement, heatstroke preparedness and revised climate targets shape India's latest trade and policy actions. India and New Zealand concluded a free trade agreement providing duty-free access for a wide range of Indian exports and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. The Centre also directed operationalisation of dedicated Heat Stroke Management Units at all health facilities and ambulance preparedness for expected heatwave days. India submitted revised 2031-2035 climate targets to the UN climate body, committing to a 47 per cent reduction in emission intensity of GDP from the 2005 baseline by 2035.