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Japan expands state of emergency from Tokyo to other prefectures

ANI Jul 30, 2021 15:00 IST

Tokyo [Japan], July 30 (ANI/Xinhua): The Japanese government declared Friday to expand the COVID-19 state of emergency to Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama, as well as the western prefecture of Osaka, after the country confirmed over 10,000 cases for the first time on Thursday.
A quasi-state of emergency with loose restrictive measures will also be put in place for Hokkaido, Ishikawa, Hyogo, Kyoto, and Fukuoka.
Both will be effective from Aug. 2 to Aug. 31. (ANI/Xinhua)

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India consistently supported Maldives in crisis: Mohamed Nasheed

2026-03-12T17:24:56.194121+00:00 IST

He highlighted India's role as a "first responder" for the Maldives, emphasising that India's support during critical periods has been fundamental to the stability and security of the island nation.

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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh attends Chile President's inauguration

2026-03-12T16:46:49.315628+00:00 IST

Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, visited Chile from March 10-12 and represented the Government of India at the inauguration ceremony of the new President of Chile, HE Jose Antonio Kast Rist.

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Akshar Foundation highlights Northeast India’s development at UN

2026-03-12T14:35:42.787841+00:00 IST

On the sidelines of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Mazin Mukhtar, Co-founder and Associate Director of the Akshar Foundation, highlighted development initiatives in India's northeastern region and urged global recognition of progress made in previously neglected areas.

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