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India's semiconductor mission progressing at very fast pace, says Union Minister
Business | Jul 20, 2023, 10:31 PM ISTIndia's semiconductor mission is progressing at a very fast pace. Step-by-step we are achieving new milestones, said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
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Passport Index: Which country has the world's strongest passport and what is India's rank?
World | Jul 19, 2023, 10:05 AM ISTThe United Kingdom has moved two spots above, ranking in 4th place, while the United States has dropped two places to the 8th spot.
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Japan: 2 dead as heavy rainfall triggers mudslides, floods; 6 missing
World | Jul 10, 2023, 12:29 PM ISTOne of the deceased persons was buried under a landslide in Japan's Fukuoka prefecture. Search and rescue operations are underway.
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Japan: At least three people injured after explosion hits building in Tokyo’s Shimbashi | VIDEO
World | Jul 04, 2023, 06:48 PM ISTAn emergency call was made by an onlooker to the police at around 3:15 p.m. A fire broke out on the second floor of the structure, as indicated by the police.
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Japan raises age of sexual consent from 13 to 16| Know about other countries around the world
World | Jun 16, 2023, 10:11 PM ISTJapan's Parliament on Friday raised the age of consent from 13 to 16. Japan's age of consent for sex was among the lowest in the world.
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Japan: Trainee shoots 3 fellow soldiers during military exercise on army base; 2 killed
World | Jun 14, 2023, 10:33 AM ISTA number of other people were believed to be participating in the training when the shooting occurred, but details are still under investigation.
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Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Japan's Hokkaido prefecture, no tsunami warning
World | Jun 11, 2023, 08:20 PM ISTAccording to Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter of the quake was off the coast of the town of Urakawa, and no tsunami warning had been issued.
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'Wood' you believe it? Japanese researchers plan to launch satellite made of trees in space by 2024
Science | Jun 03, 2023, 01:38 PM ISTAfter the wood samples were returned to Earth from the International Space Station by Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata, they were also subjected to a preliminary inspection, which included strength tests and analyses of crystal structures.
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Japan PM Kishida fires his son from top position for 'inappropriate private parties' with friends
World | May 29, 2023, 09:56 PM ISTKishida said he severely reprimanded his son for the party, but that failed to quell ongoing criticism from opposition lawmakers and public outrage which have pushed down his support ratings.
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North Korea notifies Japan of plan to launch satellite in coming days: Report
World | May 29, 2023, 07:24 AM ISTAccording to analysts, the military satellite is part of North Korea's efforts to improve its ability to strike targets in the event of a conflict by advancing surveillance technology, including drones.
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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin rides Bullet train in Japan; seeks 'equivalent' service in India
World | May 28, 2023, 01:07 PM ISTIn an earlier endeavor to attract more investments to Tamil Nadu, the CM had set out on an official trip to Singapore and Japan.
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Strong earthquake of magnitude 6.2 shakes eastern Japan; no tsunami warning
World | May 26, 2023, 05:26 PM ISTJapan earthquake: Strong shaking was reported in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures, but the USGS said there was little chance of serious damage or fatalities.
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India challenges WTO panel ruling on import duties on certain ICT products
Business | May 26, 2023, 11:24 AM ISTThe dispute panel of the Geneva-based WTO had said that the import duties imposed by India on certain informational and technology products violates global trading norms.
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Japan: Three killed, including 2 cops, in gun and knife attack
World | May 25, 2023, 09:53 PM ISTJapan gun knife attack: A witness told NHK public television that a woman fell while being chased by the suspect, who then stabbed her with a knife and shot at two police officers as they arrived at the scene in Nakano city in the prefecture of Nagano.
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PM Modi addresses gathering at Delhi's Palam airport after concluding three-nation visit | 10 POINTS
India | May 25, 2023, 10:14 AM ISTPM Narendra Modi received a warm welcome as people chanted 'Modi-Modi' upon his arrival in Delhi. Thousands of people gathered to listen to PM Modi.
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After Papua New Guinea PM touches Modi's feet, a family pays similar obeisance at airport I VIDEO
World | May 22, 2023, 05:12 PM ISTThe Prime Minister also greeted him with folded hands and interacted with the family for a few minutes before heading to Canberra.
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Super 50: Watch 50 news of the day
News | May 22, 2023, 09:36 AM ISTToday is the second day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Papua New Guinea... Today PM Modi will participate in the conference of 14 countries of the Pacific Ocean.
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'Shut up! okay': Biden fumes as reporter interrupts while answering debt ceiling row I VIDEO
World | May 21, 2023, 11:18 PM ISTNotably, this wasn't the first incident when Biden had a terrific experience with media persons. On several occasions, he said, "Give me a break" when reporters questioned tough queries.
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Ukraine clarifies Zelesnkyy's statement: 'Russia hasn't claimed Bakhmut, fight is still going on'
World | May 21, 2023, 04:41 PM ISTThe confusion erupted when a reporter asked Zelenskyy about Russia's recent claim on Bakhmut. In a reply, the Ukranian President told reporters, "I think no. For today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts."
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'We express serious concern...': Quad members take veiled swipe at China
World | May 21, 2023, 12:22 PM ISTAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had been meant to host Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sydney next week. However, Biden pulled out, saying he had to return to Washington from Japan on Sunday to negotiate with Republican opponents on the US.