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Tokyo, March 11 – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced on Wednesday that Japan will begin releasing its oil reserves as early as next Monday to address a potential increase in gasoline and other petroleum product prices amid the conflict in West Asia, according to local media...

New Delhi, March 10 The export of computer software and services, including ITeS and BPO, increased by 11 per cent year-over-year to USD 222 billion in 2024-25, the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council said on Tuesday.Exports were at USD 200 billion in 2023-24, according...

Nagpur, March 10 Minister of Political Affairs at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi, Noriaki Abe, on Tuesday called the United States of America an ally of Japan, and said that his country's need for cooperation with the US has been increasing due to the deteriorating security situation.He...

March 10, New Delhi — The Indian women's football team faces a crucial match against the Chinese Taipei women's national football team in their final Group C match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Sydney on Tuesday.The "Blue" team still has a chance to qualify for the quarter-finals if they...

Bangkok, March 9 The Indian Youth boxing team had a mixed day at the World Boxing Futures Cup, with Radhamani Longjam and Sahil Duhan securing victories, while Udham Singh was eliminated from the tournament.In the women's 57kg category, Radhamani delivered a dominant performance, defeating her...

March 09, New Delhi – Stock markets across Asia plunged on Monday as oil prices surged more than 30 per cent following the near-complete shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.In South Korea, the Kospi index dropped 6.7 per cent. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell around 5.8 per cent after initially declining...

Jaipur, March 7 Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said on Saturday that, regardless of the positions she has held throughout her political career, the affection of the people was her greatest achievement, asserting that if one works hard, political success will come on its own...

Birmingham, March 7 India's Lakshya Sen put on a dominant performance to reach the semifinals of the $1,450,000 All England Open after defeating former champion Li Shifeng of China in straight games here.The world No. 12 Indian, who was the runner-up in the 2022 edition, won 21-13, 21-16...

Birmingham, March 7: India's top-ranked men's singles player, Lakshya Sen, continued his impressive run at the All England Open 2026, defeating the sixth seed and former champion, Li Shi Feng, in straight games to reach the semifinals on Friday night.Sen, who was a finalist at the 2022 All...

March 6th, Aizawl: The delegation, which also includes MPs Manish Tiwari and Tejasvi Surya, is visiting at the invitation of the Japanese government. The visit aims to follow up on the collaborative initiatives discussed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan in August last year...

New Delhi, March 6 – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister, Sadamasa Oue, on Friday, discussing ways to strengthen defence technology and economic security.“Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri met Sadamasa Oue, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister...

Tokyo, March 6 – Japan's Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in Hokkaido, marking the northern prefecture's fourth case and the country's 21st outbreak this season.The affected farm, located in the town of Abira, houses...

Washington, March 6 – The United States’ new defense strategy aims to prevent China from dominating the Indo-Pacific, a senior Pentagon official told lawmakers, underscoring Washington’s growing focus on the region as the center of global strategic competition.Elbridge Colby, Under Secretary...

Mumbai, March 5 Air India announced on Thursday the launch of its non-stop flight services on the Hanoi-Delhi and Tokyo (Haneda)-Mumbai routes, starting in the June quarter, as part of its expansion across Asia.The Tata Group airline already operates to Vietnam and Japan, with flights to Ho...

Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed India's preparations for the 2026 Asian Games today. This year's games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. During a high-level meeting in New Delhi, Dr. Mandaviya stated that over 700 Indian athletes are...

New Delhi, March 5 With shipping containers repurposed into housing units awaiting them as accommodation in this year's Asian Games, makeshift containers are being installed at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centres in Patiala and Bengaluru to help the athletes familiarize themselves with...

New Delhi, March 4 India said on Wednesday that there is significant export potential for domestic firms in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, agriculture, and services in Japan, stressing that a more balanced bilateral trade relationship is crucial for ensuring its long-term...

London, March 3 Green hydrogen, the cornerstone of net-zero strategies worldwide, could fail to become a truly sustainable fuel unless countries rapidly decarbonize their energy grids, according to a new study.The study, published in the journal Nature Communications Sustainability...

Dubai, March 3 – The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 clash between India and the West Indies surpassed the previous peak of concurrent streams set during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final.The 2026 T20 World Cup became the most digitally engaged and globally accessible edition ever, with...

Gorakhpur (UP), March 2 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that while the world is witnessing unrest, instability, and conflict, India remains stable and is progressing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Addressing a gathering at the 'Bhakt Prahlad...