Auckland mayor calls Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, issues apology: ‘Fumbled attempt at humour’

Auckland mayor calls Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, issues apology: ‘Fumbled attempt at humour’

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has apologised after allegedly calling an Indian-origin Radio New Zealand staff member a “Muslim terrorist” during a visit to the broadcaster’s Auckland officesa.The incident took place on Monday as Brown arrived at Radio New Zealand (RNZ) for an appearance on its Afternoons programme. According to RNZ, a…

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Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari (File photo) NEW DELHI: The road transport ministry has proposed new vehicle standards — provision of testing AC and heating system in agricultural tractors; and type approval norm for troop carriers (defence or police) and trailer caravans in India.As per the draft automotive industry standards (AIS), the norms for type approval for caravans has gained currency considering that caravan tourism has become popular owing to the freedom and flexibility it provides, while holidaying vis-à-vis itineraries and accommodation. It said trailer caravans are a unique tourism product being used for the purpose of travel, leisure and accommodation to promote tours even in destinations which are not having adequate hotel accommodation.The standard proposed for AC cabins in agricultural tractors will bring relief to farmers and others who often work in harsh weather conditions. The proposed standard will be applicable to agricultural and forestry tractors which come fitted with cabins and are provided with AC system, except the hybrid electric and pure electric agricultural tractors.TOI has learnt that the ministry has proposed specific norms for “Type Approval of Troop Carriers” considering that these are built on chassis of buses or trucks. Changes are made to meet the operational requirement and this, in some cases, become a hurdle for registration of these vehicles.These vehicles usually have additional provisions for carrying equipment for maintaining law and order and internal security, performing duties in peace and war.The proposed standard specifies the norms for getting the type approvals by the original manufacturers or the body builders. Once they obtain the type approval, registration of such vehicles will be smooth, officials said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Fix Delhi And Pahalgam First” West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Launches Fierce Attack On BJP“TMC’s Time Is Over” Amit Shah Tears Into TMC Over Infiltrators During Bengal RallyPassport Row Escalates: Pawan Khera Approaches Supreme Court After Gauhati HC Rejects Bail PleaBJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi Attacks TMC, Raises RG Kar Case And Law And Order ConcernsPM Narendra Modi To Inaugurate 594 Km Ganga Expressway In Uttar Pradesh On April 29“India Expands Global Trade Reach” Union Minister Piyush Goyal On NZ FTAMarathi Mandatory In Maharashtra From May 1 |CM Fadnavis Pushes Language Rule For Auto, Taxi Drivers“TMC Is Protecting Goons In Sandeshkhali” PM Modi’s Big Charge At RallyBJP Destroyed All Good Work” Kejriwal Says Schemes Will Be Scrapped In West BengalAAP Seeks Disqualification Of 7 Rajya Sabha MPs Who Joined BJP, Legal Battle On Anti-Defection Law123PhotostoriesFrom facing trolls over husband Shardul Bayas’ past divorces to choosing not to have kids, Nehha Pendse opens up about her career, marriage, and lifeRhea Chakraborty gets relief in Sushant Singh Rajput case: What court said on unfreezing bank accounts and what it means6 foods that spoil faster than most people realise in summerCan a low birth weight increase stroke risk even in healthy adults?Growing persimmon at home? These 5 tips make it surprisingly easy9 foods you should avoid grinding in a mixer grinder’Greenland 2: Migration’ OTT release: Gerard Butler to Morena Baccarin, know all about the cast and charactersUTI symptoms you shouldn’t ignore: How a simple infection can lead to kidney damage6 Indian foods that were shaped by the Mughal eraAncient Indian wisdom in modern life: Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap

Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari (File photo) NEW DELHI: The road transport ministry has proposed new vehicle standards — provision of testing AC and heating system in agricultural tractors; and type approval norm for troop carriers (defence or police) and trailer caravans in India.As per the draft automotive industry standards (AIS), the norms for type approval for caravans has gained currency considering that caravan tourism has become popular owing to the freedom and flexibility it provides, while holidaying vis-à-vis itineraries and accommodation. It said trailer caravans are a unique tourism product being used for the purpose of travel, leisure and accommodation to promote tours even in destinations which are not having adequate hotel accommodation.The standard proposed for AC cabins in agricultural tractors will bring relief to farmers and others who often work in harsh weather conditions. The proposed standard will be applicable to agricultural and forestry tractors which come fitted with cabins and are provided with AC system, except the hybrid electric and pure electric agricultural tractors.TOI has learnt that the ministry has proposed specific norms for “Type Approval of Troop Carriers” considering that these are built on chassis of buses or trucks. Changes are made to meet the operational requirement and this, in some cases, become a hurdle for registration of these vehicles.These vehicles usually have additional provisions for carrying equipment for maintaining law and order and internal security, performing duties in peace and war.The proposed standard specifies the norms for getting the type approvals by the original manufacturers or the body builders. Once they obtain the type approval, registration of such vehicles will be smooth, officials said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Fix Delhi And Pahalgam First” West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Launches Fierce Attack On BJP“TMC’s Time Is Over” Amit Shah Tears Into TMC Over Infiltrators During Bengal RallyPassport Row Escalates: Pawan Khera Approaches Supreme Court After Gauhati HC Rejects Bail PleaBJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi Attacks TMC, Raises RG Kar Case And Law And Order ConcernsPM Narendra Modi To Inaugurate 594 Km Ganga Expressway In Uttar Pradesh On April 29“India Expands Global Trade Reach” Union Minister Piyush Goyal On NZ FTAMarathi Mandatory In Maharashtra From May 1 |CM Fadnavis Pushes Language Rule For Auto, Taxi Drivers“TMC Is Protecting Goons In Sandeshkhali” PM Modi’s Big Charge At RallyBJP Destroyed All Good Work” Kejriwal Says Schemes Will Be Scrapped In West BengalAAP Seeks Disqualification Of 7 Rajya Sabha MPs Who Joined BJP, Legal Battle On Anti-Defection Law123PhotostoriesFrom facing trolls over husband Shardul Bayas’ past divorces to choosing not to have kids, Nehha Pendse opens up about her career, marriage, and lifeRhea Chakraborty gets relief in Sushant Singh Rajput case: What court said on unfreezing bank accounts and what it means6 foods that spoil faster than most people realise in summerCan a low birth weight increase stroke risk even in healthy adults?Growing persimmon at home? These 5 tips make it surprisingly easy9 foods you should avoid grinding in a mixer grinder’Greenland 2: Migration’ OTT release: Gerard Butler to Morena Baccarin, know all about the cast and charactersUTI symptoms you shouldn’t ignore: How a simple infection can lead to kidney damage6 Indian foods that were shaped by the Mughal eraAncient Indian wisdom in modern life: Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap

Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari (File photo) NEW DELHI: The road transport ministry has proposed new vehicle standards — provision of testing AC and heating system in agricultural tractors; and type approval norm for troop carriers (defence or police) and trailer caravans in India.As per the draft automotive industry standards (AIS), the norms for type…

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“She is with another man”: Cardi B ignites dating rumors as Stefon Diggs’ full custody speculation grows amid alleged DNA buzz

“She is with another man”: Cardi B ignites dating rumors as Stefon Diggs’ full custody speculation grows amid alleged DNA buzz

Cardi B ignites dating rumors as Stefon Diggs’ full custody speculation grows amid alleged DNA buzz(Image via CBS and Getty Images) Cardi B is back in the spotlight after a viral video showed her getting close to a man believed to be an Atlanta-based barber. The clip quickly spread and sparked fresh dating rumors. It…

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella may have just agreed with VP Rajesh Jha on the solution to software companies’ biggest fear

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella may have just agreed with VP Rajesh Jha on the solution to software companies’ biggest fear

The rise of agentic AI has triggered a crises in the enterprise software industry. The fear goes something like this: if artificial intelligence (AI) makes every worker more productive, companies will need fewer employees. Fewer employees means fewer software licences, which in turn means the business model that has made enterprise software one of the…

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‘Sulking gets you nowhere’: Ishan Kishan drops truth bomb on India snub; reveals brutal comeback mindset

‘Sulking gets you nowhere’: Ishan Kishan drops truth bomb on India snub; reveals brutal comeback mindset

Sunrisers Hyderabad wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan said he did not spend time sulking over his near two-year absence from the Indian team and instead focused on improving his game and scoring runs to regain consistency.Kishan returned to the India setup earlier this year for the T20I series against New Zealand and the T20 World Cup after…

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‘When you read his manifesto, he hates Christians’: Trump calls White House gunman ‘sick guy’

‘When you read his manifesto, he hates Christians’: Trump calls White House gunman ‘sick guy’

US President Donald Trump on Sunday described the man who attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as one who ‘hates Christians’ and a ‘sick guy’, as investigators pieced together the motive behind the high-profile security breach in Washington.Speaking after the incident, Trump said the suspect had written a manifesto expressing hostility towards Christians….

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Quote of the day by Michael Jackson: ‘And that’s what innocence is, it’s simple and trusting like a child….Learn to be innocent again’

Quote of the day by Michael Jackson: ‘And that’s what innocence is, it’s simple and trusting like a child….Learn to be innocent again’

The late Michael Jackson, over the course of his career, worked on a lot of causes. Beyond his music, he was known for his philanthropic nature, and for standing by his beliefs. Here is a look at his quote for the day, where the singer talks about the importance of keeping child-like wonder in our…

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“He had a really big wallet”: Dianna Russini’s comment on why she married her husband resurfaces as Mike Vrabel buzz grows

“He had a really big wallet”: Dianna Russini’s comment on why she married her husband resurfaces as Mike Vrabel buzz grows

Dianna Russini is facing renewed scrutiny as an old joke about marrying Kevin Goldschmidt for his “big wallet” resurfaces amid controversy involving Mike Vrabel. The remark, later clarified as humor, has been widely misinterpreted online. At the same time, rumors around leaked photos and her alleged link to Vrabel continue to circulate, though unverified, keeping…

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‘Era of repair has arrived’: Two former Israel PMs unite to challenge Netanyahu in upcoming elections

‘Era of repair has arrived’: Two former Israel PMs unite to challenge Netanyahu in upcoming elections

Israel’s politics saw a major shift on Sunday as opposition leader Yair Lapid announced he would join hands with former prime minister Naftali Bennett ahead of this year’s parliamentary elections, in a move aimed at unseating current PM Benjamin Netanyahu.Lapid said the two leaders would contest the October elections on a joint list, with a…

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How Israel deployed Iron Dome to UAE amid Iran war – Explained

How Israel deployed Iron Dome to UAE amid Iran war – Explained

Iron Dome (Image/https://www.rafael.co.il) The ongoing war with Iran has pushed regional military cooperation to unprecedented levels, with Israel quietly deploying its advanced air defence system, the Iron Dome to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The move marks the first time Israel has operationally deployed the system in another country beyond its own territory and limited use…

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