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Inspired by Japan's Kitakyushu, Telangana to develop 80-acre eco-town in Hyderabad

Hyderabad | Jun 03, 2025, 10:41 PM IST

Telangana, inspired by Japan's Kitakyushu, will develop an 80-acre Eco-Town in Hyderabad to promote sustainable, zero-emission urban development through Indo-Japanese collaboration.

Jawaharlal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary, India, Japan, elephant

Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary today: When Pandit Nehru gifted an elephant to Japan in Oct 1949

India | May 27, 2025, 09:59 AM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru, a freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in India's freedom movement, went on to become India's first Prime Minister after independence in 1947. Nehru remained at the post for more than 16 years and died of a heart attack on 27th May 1964.

India overtakes Japan to become the world's fourth largest economy: NITI Aayog CEO

Business | May 25, 2025, 10:04 AM IST

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that India will remain the fastest-growing major economy over the next two years.

Taku Eto said he never had to buy rice because his supporters always give him the grain as gifts.

Japan's agriculture minister resigns after saying he doesn’t buy rice because he gets it free

World | May 21, 2025, 01:45 PM IST

“I made an extremely inappropriate remark at a time when consumers are struggling with soaring rice prices,” Eto told reporters after handing in his resignation at the prime minister's office.

Rajnath Singh meets Japanese General Nakatani, holds talks on regional security, defence cooperation

India | May 05, 2025, 06:10 PM IST

In his remarks at the start of the India-Japan Defence Ministerial Meeting, Rajnath Singh recalled his earlier meeting with Nakatani and expressed confidence that the cooperation between the two countries will reach greater heights.

Medical helicopter crashes into sea off Japan, 3 dead, 3 rescued

Helicopter ambulance crashes into sea off Japan, patient among 3 dead

World | Apr 07, 2025, 07:51 AM IST

A medical transport helicopter crashed into the sea off southwestern Japan while en route from Nagasaki to a hospital in Fukuoka, killing three people including a patient, her caretaker, and a doctor. The incident has raised questions about air ambulance safety during emergency missions over water.

Ambulance helicopter crashes into Sea in Southwestern Japan, three people still missing

World | Apr 06, 2025, 11:48 PM IST

The bodies of medical doctor, Kei Arakawa, 34; Mitsuki Motoishi, 86, the patient, and her caretaker Kazuyoshi Motoishi, 68, were later recovered by a Japan Air Self-Defense Force helicopter.

Nankai Trough has a probability of 70-80 per cent of earthquakes in the upcoming three decades

Japan megaquake: Tremors along Nankai Trough may leave 3 lakh dead, cost USD 1.81 trillion in damage

World | Apr 02, 2025, 06:01 PM IST

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its first advisory of a megaquake, along the Nankai Trough, which is a 900-km undersea fault that runs from Kyushu to Shizuoka, in August 2024. The Japanese government estimates suggest that there is 70-80 % earthquake probability near Nankai Trough.

South Korea, Japan And China's Top Diplomats Meet In Tokyo Amid Global Uncertainty

News | Mar 22, 2025, 07:26 PM IST

The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty.

Japan battles largest wildfire in half a century, thousands evacuated

World | Mar 05, 2025, 10:37 AM IST

Japan is battling with one of the largest wildfires in its history, with a person dead and almost 4,000 people under evacuation orders.

Know how Hara Hachi Bu can benefit your health

Weight loss to digestion; know how Hara Hachi Bu, a Japanese eating technique, benefits your health

Lifestyle | Mar 01, 2025, 12:27 PM IST

The Japanese people follow an eating technique known as Hara Hachi Bu which is known to be beneficial. Read on to know what this eating habit is and how it benefits your health.

France: With a total of 10,90,059 km, France ranks seventh

7 countries with largest road network, see where does India stands

World | Feb 24, 2025, 11:10 AM IST

Road infrastructure is crucial for any country to provide seamless connectivity to their population while facilitating logistical movement for promoting economic activities. The road infrastructure acts as the nerve of any country. Here are 7 countries with the largest road networks in the world.

Court convicts attacker of fumio kishida

Japan: Man who attacked ex-PM Fumio Kishida convicted, sentenced to 10 years

World | Feb 19, 2025, 09:25 AM IST

Former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida was attacked in 2023 during a campaign. While he escaped unhurt, two others sustained minor injuries. The attack came a year after his predecessor Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign.

'Japan on another level': Jam jar's lid closes by itself, viral video stuns internet | WATCH

Trending | Feb 18, 2025, 10:37 AM IST

Japan's innovative genius is at it again! A viral video shows a jam jar's lid closing by itself, leaving the internet stunned and amazed. Witness the incredible technology that's taking the world by storm!

Forbes list of most powerful countries in the world 2025 released: What is India's rank? | In Pics

World | Feb 03, 2025, 08:30 PM IST

The Forbes list of the top 10 most powerful countries in the world is based on several parameters including leadership, economic influence, political influence, strong international alliances, and military strength of the countries.

Is US planning a retreat from Indo-Pacific? Japanese PM prepares for tough negotiations with Trump

World | Jan 24, 2025, 01:14 PM IST

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba has been seeking to meet US President Donald Trump after he won elections in November. Ishiba, who is likely to embark on US visit in coming weeks, wants Trump's commitment to ensure a strong American presence in the region.

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