# April 27- India-New Zealand Sign FTA; Dinesh Trivedi Appointed As India's Envoy To Bangladesh; Ladakh Gets 5 New Districts

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Podcast: [News at 7](https://stenobird.com/podcast/news-at-7-7267801)
Published: 2026-04-27T13:29:59+00:00
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On News@7 this April 27, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. India and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi, with Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and his New Zealand counterpart Todd McClay present. The deal offers duty-free access for Indian exports and is expected to boost trade and economic ties. Meanwhile, former Minister of Railways, Dinesh Trivedi has been appointed India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, replacing Pranay Verma. His appointment comes as both nations work to stabilise relations after recent political changes, with renewed focus on strengthening cooperation in trade, energy and people-to-people ties. In Ladakh, the administration has created five new districts to improve governance in remote regions. Authorities say the move will bring services closer to people, speed up delivery of welfare schemes, and boost local employment and development. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

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