Japan
- World
Tokyo High Court says same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional
Tokyo: Japan’s Tokyo High Court ruled on Wednesday that the absence of legal recognition for same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, though it denied the plaintiffs’ request for damages, local media reported. The decision…
- Middle East
Israel’s UNRWA ban sparks global concern, gets strong backing at home
Jerusalem: France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, Germany, and South Korea on Tuesday, October 29 expressed deep concern over Israel’s decision to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)…
- Bollywood
SRK promises intense action with new ‘Jawan’ promo ahead of its Japan release
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who recently clinched the Best Actor honour at the 24th edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards, is set to release his box-office juggernaut ‘Jawan’…
- World
Japan hit by 50 cm tsunami following 5.9 magnitude earthquake
Tokyo: The Japanese weather agency said that a 50-centimetre tsunami struck an island south of Tokyo on Tuesday, September 24, following a magnitude 5.9 earthquake, according to local media. The Japan…
- India
US reaffirms longstanding support for permanent UNSC seats for India, Japan, Germany
New York: The US has reaffirmed its “longstanding support” for India, Japan and Germany to sit as permanent members in the United Nations Security Council, as it announced new proposals on reform…
- Photos
In pics: India-Japan bilateral meeting
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with his Japanese counterpart Minoru Kihara ahead of their bilateral meeting at the Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav)…
- Photos
Japan’s Defence Minister inspects Guard of Honour
New Delhi: Japan’s Defence Minister Minoru Kihara after inspecting the Tri-Services guard of honour at the South Block, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) New Delhi: Defence Minister…
- News
India-Japan defence partnership vital to ensure free, open Indo-Pacific: Govt
New Delhi: Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa arrived here on Monday to hold the third India-Japan ‘2+2’ dialogue that is expected to review the situation in the Indo-Pacific region and explore ways…
- World
5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Ibaraki
Tokyo: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off the Japanese prefecture of Ibaraki, just northeast of Tokyo, the country’s weather agency said. The temblor occurred on Monday at 0:50…
- India
Netaji’s grandnephew appeals to PM to bring mortal remains of freedom fighter to India from Japan
Kolkata: Chandra Kumar Bose, grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring the mortal remains of the freedom fighter from Renkoji temple in Japan to…
- India
India, Japan to hold ‘2+2’ ministerial dialogue on August 20
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will hold the next edition of the ‘2+2″ dialogue with their Japanese counterparts next week with a focus on further…
- News
Gaming company Krafton acquires Japan’s Tango Gameworks
Seoul: Krafton, a South Korean gaming firm, said on Monday it has acquired Tokyo-based game studio Tango Gameworks for an undisclosed sum. Krafton said it will absorb Tango Gameworks’ developers and the…
- Hyderabad
TOMCOM enrollment drive in Hyderabad for jobs in Japan
Hyderabad: The Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM) will organise a special enrolment drive in Hyderabad for jobs in Japan. According to the press release issued on August 5, the special training…
- Sports
Paris Olympics, Medal Tally: China remains at top with 21 gold; India at 59th spot
Paris: With gold medals in badminton, artistic gymnastics, table tennis and shooting, China maintained their hold on the No.1 spot in the medals tally with 21 gold in a total of 52…
- World
Chinese diplomat recalls Indian help during China’s war with Japan
Mumbai: Chinese Consul General in Mumbai Kong Xianhua has said his country is ready to work with India to bridge the gap between the people of the two neighbours, recalling the Indian…
