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Japan: Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 occurs near Honshu island
World | Oct 06, 2023, 11:41 AM ISTJapan had issued a tsunami advisory on Thursday following a strong earthquake of 6.6 magnitude near its outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean. No damage has been reported.
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Tsunami alert! Japan issues advisory following strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Pacific Ocean
World | Oct 05, 2023, 11:00 AM ISTThe advisory, the second-lowest of a four-stage warning system, asks people on islands in the Izu chain, which stretches south from the Tokyo region on the main Japanese island of Honshu, to stay away from coasts and river mouths.
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Gandhi Jayanti: Countries including US, UK and France pay tributes on Bapu's 154th birth anniversary
World | Oct 02, 2023, 09:14 PM ISTMahatma Gandhi has become a global peace icon after his influential contribution in India's independence movement. Leaders of many countries have lauded his virtues of non-violence and peace.
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Jaishankar meets QUAD ministers in New York, discuss ways to bolster strategic ties
World | Sep 22, 2023, 08:09 PM ISTNotably, Jaishankar on Friday began a nine-day visit to the US, primarily to attend the annual session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York and to host a special event on Global South.
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North Korea launches nuclear submarine to counter naval power of US, Asian allies as tensions rise
World | Sep 08, 2023, 01:33 PM ISTThe vessel is named 'Hero Kim Kun Ok' and is designed to launch tactical nuclear weapons from underwater, as part of efforts for North Korea's nuclear-armed navy.
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Japan successfully launches rocket carrying lunar lander 'SLIM' into space: Know all about it
World | Sep 07, 2023, 10:10 AM ISTIn collaboration with NASA, JAXA will examine the brightness and strength of light at various wavelengths as well as the temperatures and forms of objects in space.
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Japan PM eats 'safe and delicious' fish from Fukushima amid row over radioactive water discharge
World | Aug 30, 2023, 11:36 PM ISTJapanese PM Fumio Kishida and three of his Cabinet ministers ate sashimi of flounder, octopus and sea bass that were caught at the Fukushima coast after the radioactive water was released.
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Japan PM urges Beijing to call on Chinese citizens to stop harassment after Fukushima water release
World | Aug 28, 2023, 11:15 PM ISTFollowing harassment and violent protests, Japan's Foreign Ministry has also issued an advisory for its citizens in China urging them of exercising caution and not to talk loudly in Japanese in public.
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Why Japan started releasing contaminated water of Fukushima nuclear plant into Pacific? DEETS INSIDE
Explainers | Aug 28, 2023, 02:20 PM ISTTsunami waves knocked out the Fukushima nuclear power plant’s backup electricity supply and caused meltdowns in three of its reactors. The event is regarded as one of the worst nuclear accidents in history.
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Japan postpones launch of rocket carrying lunar lander for the third time due to bad weather
World | Aug 28, 2023, 11:30 AM ISTAccording to NASA, the satellite and its two instruments will observe the universe’s hottest regions, largest structures and objects with the strongest gravity.
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Japan to launch satellite, lunar lander on Monday after success of India's Chandrayaan-3
World | Aug 28, 2023, 12:01 AM ISTUnlike Chandrayaan-3, Japan's SLIM lander will enter the Moon's orbit about three to four months after launch, orbit the moon for a month, and descent after four to six months.
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China bans seafood from Japan as it releases wastewater from Fukushima nuclear plant
World | Aug 24, 2023, 12:44 PM ISTChinese authorities said they will “dynamically adjust relevant regulatory measures as appropriate to prevent the risks of nuclear-contaminated water discharge to the health and food safety of our country."
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North Korea's 2nd spy satellite failed after error occurred during 3-stage flight rocket launch
World | Aug 24, 2023, 08:39 AM ISTNorth Korea's aerospace agency said it will conduct a third attempt in October after finding what caused a failure.
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Kim watches missile launches as North Korea prepares for new round of weapons tests amid US drills
World | Aug 21, 2023, 12:22 PM ISTKim said he would bolster efforts to build powerful warships and modernize shipboard and underwater weapons systems for the North's navy.
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US, South Korea enter 'duty to consult' security pledge with Japan amid conflict with China, N Korea
World | Aug 18, 2023, 09:04 PM ISTThe pledge requires all three countries to "share fundamentally interlinked security environments" and consult each other in case of security threats.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets Governor of Japan Bank, seeks investments for India
Business | Aug 17, 2023, 10:19 AM ISTDuring the meeting with JBIC Governor Hayashi Nobumitsu in New Delhi, both exchanged views on JBIC's recent activities in India contributing towards Japan's venture focus of five trillion yen throughout the following five years.
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Germany: World War II-era bomb dug up in Dusseldorf, over 13,000 residents evacuated to safety
World | Aug 08, 2023, 02:56 PM ISTNotably, it is not the first time an unexploded WWII-era bomb has been dug up in a large German city.
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Japanese Encephalitis infection claims 11 lives in Assam so far: Know its symptoms
India | Aug 06, 2023, 02:17 PM ISTThe state government has additionally given a monetary guide of Rs 1 lakh to every patient going through treatment at private medical clinics.
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Japan: Man spends over $20,000 to transform into 'human dog', takes first walk in public
World | Jul 29, 2023, 02:20 PM ISTToco was seen in his YouTube channel being taken out for a walk on a leash, sniffing at other dogs in a park and rolling around on the floor. His appearance was seemingly well received by other dogs.
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Grown by Indian teacher, THIS Mango variety costs Rs 2-3 lakh per kg for its unique taste
India | Jul 27, 2023, 11:45 PM ISTA teacher from Odisha has succeeded to grow a new variety of Mango called 'Miyazaki', one of the most costliest due to its unique taste.