Japan

Gangster Shivam Andekar Arrested: Fish Vendor Speaks Out

08 Jun 2025 10:49 AM IST

Pune’s Faraskhana police arrested Shivam Andekar and an aide for extorting ₹48 lakh from a fish vendor over eight years. The vendor only spoke up after his stall was destroyed. The case has now moved to the city crime branch.

Japan’s Ispace Moon Mission Ends in Crash Landing Again

06 Jun 2025 11:26 AM IST

Japan’s ispace lost contact with its Resilience lander during descent, marking its second failed attempt to land on the moon.

From Punjab’s fields to the Gates of IIT: The Dreams of 44 Government School Students

06 Jun 2025 08:39 AM IST

From tomorrow, a fresh batch of 650 students will begin their one-month residential training, and the government is already preparing for a winter camp that will host 2,000 students. The Punjab government has committed to providing three months of fully funded residential accommodation and facilities for students in these programs.

Internet Falls in Love with Japan’s Snow Fairy Bird | VIDEO

29 May 2025 15:48 PM IST

The Shima Enaga, also known as Japan’s snow fairy bird, is gaining online fame for its adorable, fluffy appearance. Native to Hokkaido, this elusive bird draws birdwatchers and visitors, especially to the Bird-Watching Cafe near Chitose City.

Japan’s Former Princess Secretly Welcomes First Child After Royal Exit

28 May 2025 13:09 PM IST

Mako Komuro, who renounced her royal status to marry Kei Komuro, has reportedly welcomed her first child in the U.S. Reports suggest the birth was kept private, and there has been no official word from Japan's Imperial Household.

India Introduces Fresh Afghan Visa Policy Amid Post-Pahalgam Security Push

27 May 2025 12:20 PM IST

India resumes visas for Afghan nationals, prioritizing medical cases, amid growing ties with Taliban-led government.

Japan’s PM Urges Trump to Lift Tariffs in Fresh Phone Call

23 May 2025 11:54 AM IST

Japan’s Prime Minister continues to urge President Trump to lift tariffs, as economic talks resume in Washington amid rising pressure on Japan’s auto sector.

Japan Minister Resigns After Saying ‘I Don’t Buy Rice, I Get It Free’ | WATCH

21 May 2025 13:29 PM IST

Taku Etō resigns after claiming he never buys rice due to gifts from supporters. His comments enraged Japanese citizens facing record-high prices, deepening PM Ishiba’s political crisis ahead of elections.

Japan Faces Deeper Economic Contraction Ahead of Trump Tariffs

16 May 2025 13:08 PM IST

Japan's GDP shrank amid flat consumption and falling exports, with Trump’s tariffs looming over its fragile recovery.

Japan To Make Childbirth Free By 2026, Can It Reverse The Alarming Birth Rate Decline?

16 May 2025 00:46 AM IST

Facing the lowest birth rates in over a century, Japan aims to cover childbirth costs under national insurance by 2026. The move seeks to reduce financial burdens and encourage more births amid a rapidly aging population.

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Reiterates Call to Eliminate All Trade Tariffs with US

11 May 2025 14:23 PM IST

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba calls for the complete elimination of trade tariffs with the US, stressing the benefits for both economies.

Japan Develops Drones That Catch Lightning And Store Its Energy | WATCH

04 May 2025 06:44 AM IST

Japan’s NTT has introduced lightning-resistant drones that attract and store lightning energy, aiming to protect critical infrastructure and convert thunderstorm power into usable energy. This breakthrough could redefine lightning safety.