Asia

"Japan's tech, India's talent led to expansion of economic ties,"

Ishiba, while speaking at the Summit alongwith Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that Japan has played a key role in 'Make in India' initiative.

2025-08-29T06:17:10.803053+00:00 IST

"Capital does not just grow, it multiplies in India," says PM Mod

Emphasising the growing investment of foreign companies in the Indian market, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that capital just does not grow in India, but it multiplies.

2025-08-29T06:11:05.829484+00:00 IST

Afghanistan faces severe health crisis, 22 million need aid: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Afghanistan faces a worsening humanitarian crisis, with more than 22 million of the country's 46 million people in urgent need of assistance. The country's health system, already fragile, is now on the verge of collapse.

2025-08-29T05:39:47.461788+00:00 IST

South Korea indicts former PM and ex-First Lady in separate cases

South Korean prosecutors have indicted former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo for supporting ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol's short-lived martial law declaration last year and former First Lady Kim Keon-hee on bribery and related counts, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-08-29T05:15:08.840112+00:00 IST

Pak: Punjab faces worst floods in decades, over 1.46 mn affected

Pakistan's Punjab province has witnessed the worst floods in decades, affecting more than 1.46 million people across the province.

2025-08-29T04:04:46.469726+00:00 IST

PM expresses gratitude for warm welcome in Tokyo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on Friday morning, where he was welcomed by the members of the Indian and Japanese communities with cultural performances.

2025-08-29T03:25:56.800710+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 19 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels near its territory

As per the MND, of the 19 sorties, 16 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and eastern ADIZ.

2025-08-29T03:15:09.233233+00:00 IST

Prime Minister Modi lands in Tokyo, welcomed with classical dance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on Friday morning, where he was welcomed by the members of the Indian and Japanese communities with traditional and cultural performances.

2025-08-29T03:13:25.377653+00:00 IST

Imran Khan’s nephew sent on judicial remand in riots cas

An anti-terrorism court in Lahore sent PTI founder Imran Khan's nephew, Shershah Khan, to judicial remand in the May 9 Jinnah House attack case, Dawn reported. The court rejected police's plea for 30-day physical remand, with Shershah's counsel calling the arrest "politically motivated." Bail plea is pending.

2025-08-29T01:19:23.180291+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives in Tokyo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo for a two-day visit to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. His first standalone visit in nearly seven years aims to deepen bilateral ties, review progress, launch new initiatives, and strengthen trade, investment, and strategic cooperation between India and Japan.

2025-08-29T00:57:01.843789+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora in Tokyo eagerly awaits PM Modi’s visit

Members of the Indian diaspora in Tokyo are eagerly awaiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, expressing pride and excitement. They say the visit will unite Indians in Japan and feel privileged to welcome him, highlighting their connection and admiration for the Indian Prime Minister.

2025-08-29T00:54:07.631864+00:00 IST

Artists prepare cultural performances ahead of PM's visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Japan for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. Japanese artists are preparing cultural performances in Tokyo, and visuals show city-wide preparations ahead of the high-level bilateral meeting between the two countries.

2025-08-29T00:20:34.497745+00:00 IST

Israeli FM Smotrich proposes Gaza annexation if Hamas resists

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to annex Gaza if Hamas refuses to disarm, Al Jazeera reported. He outlined a plan to displace Palestinians, impose a siege, and seize territory. Hamas condemned the remarks as a "call to exterminate" civilians amid ongoing humanitarian crises.

2025-08-28T23:51:09.704193+00:00 IST

Trump cuts Afghan resettlement funds

US President Donald Trump has cut funding for Afghan resettlement programs, leaving thousands who aided American forces vulnerable to Taliban retaliation. Critics told Khaama Press the move endangers Afghan allies, undermines U.S. credibility, and poses serious risks to women and girls if protections are not renewed.

2025-08-28T22:57:47.590012+00:00 IST

Pak: KP launches anti-polio drive to immunise 5.7m children

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a week-long anti-polio drive to immunise 5.7 million children amid security threats, Dawn reported. The campaign, split into two phases, will involve 27,000 teams with 40,000 security personnel, following 15 polio cases in the province this year.

2025-08-28T21:37:52.617080+00:00 IST

PM Modi confident that Japan, China visits will "further national interests"

Following his Japan leg, the Prime Minister will head to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin.

2025-08-28T19:38:50.405431+00:00 IST

Volcano in Japan spews plume 5,500 metres above crater

The eruption sent volcanic material 5,000 metres above the volcano's peak for the first time since July 3, Kyodo News quoted the agency as saying.

2025-08-28T18:12:09.486881+00:00 IST

Margherita inaugurates 5th edition of ASEAN-India Youth Summit

Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, inaugurated the 5th edition of the ASEAN-India Youth Summit in Goa on Thursday.

2025-08-28T17:42:20.365285+00:00 IST

India, Saudi Arabia strengthen defence ties with 7th JCDC meeting

India and Saudi Arabia held the 7th meeting of the Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) in New Delhi on Thursday, which was co-chaired by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad from the Indian side and Staff Maj Gen Saad Mohammed H Alkathiri from the Saudi side.

2025-08-28T17:28:24.007873+00:00 IST

Om Birla meets Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed his pleasure in meeting a distinguished Parliamentary Delegation from Sri Lanka, which is visiting India for a special training programme organised by the Lok Sabha's Programme for International Delegations (PRIDE).

2025-08-28T16:34:33.630839+00:00 IST

PM Modi departs for Japan to attend 15 India-Japan Annual Summit

The visit comes at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. During his visit, PM Modi will hold the annual summit meeting with his Japanese counterpart. Following the Japan visit, the Prime Minister will travel to China from August 31 to September 1 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin.

2025-08-28T16:15:37.899974+00:00 IST