US Prez Joe Biden unveils Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in Tokyo
"We are writing new rules for the 21st-century economy. We are going to have all our country's economies grow faster and fair," US President Joe Biden said.
May 23, 2022, 15:31 PM IST
Namaste India: PM Modi will meet Biden, will discuss the war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Japan at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. He will take part in the Quad Leaders Summit here. On reaching Tokyo, he was given a warm welcome at the airport.
May 23, 2022, 11:34 AM IST
Quad Summit: 'Modi Modi', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' chants in Tokyo as PM Modi lands in Japan, Watch
"Har Har Modi", "Modi Modi", "Vande Mataram" and "Bharat Mata ki Jai" slogans reverberated at the hotel as people from Indian diaspora cheered and waved their flags seeing the Prime Minister.
May 23, 2022, 07:07 AM IST
PM Modi to hold bilateral meet with US President Joe Biden during Tokyo Quad summit on May 24
Besides interacting with the Indian community in Japan, PM Narendra Modi will also take part in a business event in Tokyo on the sidelines of the QUAD Leaders Summit.
May 19, 2022, 18:36 PM IST
US, Japan strengthen military corporation to combat rising Chinese threat
The comments from the two allies, in a joint statement that followed a virtual meeting of their foreign and defence ministers, highlight how deepening alarm about China - and growing tension over Taiwan - have put Japan`s security role in focus.
Jan 07, 2022, 15:13 PM IST
Drifter injures 17 inside Tokyo train
A drifter who admired the Joker dressed like him to carry out a Halloween attack on a Tokyo train "wanted to kill lots of people" and planned his moves over months, buying a knife to use in the internet. He injured 17 people and set the train on fire. This event happened on the sidelines of the Halloween celebrations in Japan.
Nov 02, 2021, 23:04 PM IST
Man arrested for stabbing 10, trying to start fire at Tokyo train
The attack happened inside the Keio train near the Kokuryo station. Television footage showed a number of firefighters, police officials and paramedics rescuing the passengers, many of whom escaped through train windows.
Oct 31, 2021, 20:07 PM IST
Japan earthquake: Number of injured in Greater Tokyo area rises to 32
A powerful earthquake struck the capital region of Japan on Thursday.
Oct 08, 2021, 08:58 AM IST
Tokyo Paralympics 2020: India’s medal tally climbs to 7
India is currently in 34th place in the medals standings at the Tokyo Paralympics with 7 medals so far. Shooter Avani Lekhara created history by becoming first Indian woman to win a Paralympics gold and also India's first at Tokyo Games. Antil won gold in men's javelin throw F64 event and broke his own record thrice in the final. Apart from this Devendra Jhajharia, Bhavina Patel, Nishad Kumar and Yogesh Kathuniya have won silver medals. Here is a list of all medal winners at the Tokyo Paralympics so far.
Aug 30, 2021, 20:12 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics: Assam cheers for boxer Lovlina Borgohain as she plays SF match today
Lovlina Borgohain from Assam has become only the third Indian boxer to ensure a podium finish at the showpiece after Vijender Singh (2008) and M C Mary Kom (2012). People in Chirang lit earthen lamps to cheer for her as she faces her semi-final bout today.
Aug 04, 2021, 11:15 AM IST
Tokyo Olympics: Know which Indian athletes from Japan are expected to bring medals to the country
India is sending its largest ever contingent to the Tokyo Olympics hoping to improve its medal tally compared to the previous Games. With 120 athletes competing in 85 events, the country is expected to win medals in shooting, wrestling, boxing, archery and badminton. Know who are the players from whom India is expected to bring medals.
Jul 22, 2021, 21:16 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics to begin from July 23, 127 Indian athletes from 18 sports will participate
The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics will take place on 23 July (Friday) at the Olympic Stadium. Only 28 members, including six officials and 22 athletes from the Indian contingent, will attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Friday after organizers suggested restricting the number of athletes starting due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 22, 2021, 17:54 PM IST
'Japanese only': Tokyo hotel puts up 'racist' signs amid Olympics 2020, apologises after criticism
A hotel in Tokyo has been news for putting up 'racist' notices near elevators with "Japanese only" and "foreigners only" signs.
Jul 16, 2021, 17:44 PM IST
Torrential rains cause mudslide in Japan, at least 20 missing
Torrential rains have slammed parts of Japan starting earlier this week. Experts said dirt had been loosened, increasing landslide risks in a country filled with valleys and mountains.
Jul 03, 2021, 12:50 PM IST
COVID-19: Avoiding vaccine can be very dangerous, warns PM Modi during Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through his popular radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" on Sunday. PM Modi said every last person must be vaccinated in villages.
Jun 27, 2021, 13:18 PM IST
Anti-terrorism measure: Japan to establish no-fly zone over Olympic venues in Tokyo Summer Games
The Japanese government is going to set up 'no-fly zone' over Olympic venues as a part of anti-terrorism measures during the summer games in Tokyo that will cover up to 3-kilometer (1.8 miles) radius from venues during competitions.
May 06, 2021, 16:51 PM IST
Myanmar coup: Thousands march in Tokyo to protest, biggest Japan demonstration so far
More than 4,000 took part in the protest, organisers said, streaming through the downtown shopping areas of Shibuya and Omotesando with posters saying "Help us save Myanmar" and "Stop Crimes Against Humanity". Tokyo police said they couldn`t comment on how many people attended the event.
Feb 14, 2021, 23:31 PM IST
DNA: Vehicles being modified and sold in Japan
Older vehicles are being modified and sold in Japan and these vehicles are attracting the attention of the people. People of the country are enjoying the ride of vintage cars with new engines. Watch the video for more information,
Feb 12, 2021, 23:34 PM IST
EAM S Jaishankar to visit Tokyo on October 6 for quad FMs meet
This will be first such major diplomatic engagement of the new Japanese Prime minister Yoshihide Suga.
Sep 29, 2020, 14:11 PM IST
Human rights activists take to streets in Tokyo against Chinese President Xi Jinping
Since the past few years, it is quite evident that the highly ambitious Xi Jinping is aggressively trying to expand and encroach territories of its neighboring countries.
Jun 28, 2020, 23:14 PM IST
