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Japan has set a new record as the number of its citizens aged 100 or older

Japan has set a new record as the number of its citizens aged 100 or older has climbed to 99,763, according to fresh figures released by the country’s health ministry. According to Complex, the new milestone makes it the 55th year in a row Japan...

China hits back at Trump's 100% tariff threats, rejects plotting or joining war with Russia

China hits back at Trump's 100% tariff threats, rejects plotting or joining war with Russia

China slammed US President Donald Trump after he pressed Nato nations to impose as high as 100 per cent tariffs on countries that purchase oil from Russia. China slammed US President Donald Trump after he pressed Nato nations to impose as high as...

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Match 6 LIVE Updates: Red-hot IND take on new-look PAK in much-criticized game

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Match 6 LIVE Updates: Red-hot IND take on new-look PAK in much-criticized game

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has called for the Indian team to pick Arshdeep Singh in the side for Asia Cup games. "You will have to bring him (Arshdeep) in the XI. You should also look at the road ahead. It is possible that they could...

India to Host 89th IEC General Meeting at Bharat Mandapam in September 2025

India to Host 89th IEC General Meeting at Bharat Mandapam in September 2025

India hosts the 89th IEC General Meeting (GM) in New Delhi from September 15-19, 2025. Over 2,000 experts from 100+ countries will discuss electrotechnical standards for a sustainable future The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announced that...

China congratulates PM Karki, expresses commitment of collaboration

China congratulates PM Karki, expresses commitment of collaboration

KATHMANDU: China has congratulated Sushila Karki for her appointment to the post of Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal. China also expressed commitment to collaborate to further strengthen mutual relations. China congratulated Prime...

India And China Strengthen Ties Amid US Policy Pressures

India And China Strengthen Ties Amid US Policy Pressures

For a long time, India and China have remained uneasy neighbours, locked in rivalry over history, borders, and influence. Yet one unexpected catalyst—the rigid and confrontational policies of the United States—has nudged them towards cooperation....

Asia Cup 2025: Ashwin Wants This "Unexpected Hero" To Surprise Against Pakistan

Asia Cup 2025: Ashwin Wants This "Unexpected Hero" To Surprise Against Pakistan

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin expressed hope that an unexpected hero comes for India during the Asia Cup clash against Pakistan in the form of left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who did not feature in the first clash against the UAE....

India is the only stable country in South Asia

India is the only stable country in South Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in BJP headquarters after winning elections a third time Rajeev Narayan South Asia’s political landscape resembles a furiously-revolving stage, with leaders getting ousted, systems overturned and crises erupting with...

Japan, EU to Cooperate on Battery Supply Chain, With an Eye on Reducing Dependence on China

Japan, EU to Cooperate on Battery Supply Chain, With an Eye on Reducing Dependence on China

The Yomiuri Shimbun 15:54 JST, September 14, 2025 Japan and the European Union (EU) will begin a comprehensive partnership aimed at strengthening the supply chain for rechargeable batteries. Coinciding with European Commission Executive Vice...

India vs Pakistan at Asia Cup: Cricketing ties continue even as the shadow of Pahalgam terror attack looms large

India vs Pakistan at Asia Cup: Cricketing ties continue even as the shadow of Pahalgam terror attack looms large

The stage is set for the high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai as the two nations face off in the Asia Cup on Sunday. A match between the two countries is a rarity with no bilateral series since...

Asia Cup 2025: Fans divided over India-Pakistan match

Asia Cup 2025: Fans divided over India-Pakistan match

Mumbai As the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 hit the ground in Dubai on Tuesday, Indian Cricket fans have divided opinions on the upcoming India-Pakistan match, referring to the recent unrest between the two countries. One such cricket fan from Mumbai,...

India Plans Relief Measures To Protect Exporters From US Tariff Impact

India Plans Relief Measures To Protect Exporters From US Tariff Impact

The Indian government is drawing up a relief package to help exporters withstand the impact of the United States’ steep 50% tariffs and the additional 25% duty on Russian oil trade that took effect on August 27. The measures under discussion...

China congratulates Prime Minister Karki, pledges support

China congratulates Prime Minister Karki, pledges support

Flags of Nepal (L) and China KATHMANDU: China, Nepal’s northern neighbor, has extended congratulations to newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki. At a regular press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian...

Government re-opens application window for PLI scheme for white goods, citing growing market

Government re-opens application window for PLI scheme for white goods, citing growing market

Union Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has said that the government has reopened the application window for the production-linked incentive scheme for white goods citing market growth and growing...

Asia Cup 2025: When and where to watch India vs Pakistan clash

Asia Cup 2025: When and where to watch India vs Pakistan clash

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, and India’s Shubman Gill greet each other during the Asia Cup Cricket match between United Arab Emirates and India at Dubai International Cricket stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, Sept. 10,...

China congratulates Sushila Karki on becoming prime minister of Nepal's interim government

India Shines in GDP, But Its Children Starve on Burnt Rice

India Shines in GDP, But Its Children Starve on Burnt Rice

“India’s 4th Largest Economy Eats Pride, Its Children Eat Burnt Rice” 🇮🇳🍚💔 india loves to boast: “We are the world’s 4th largest economy.” Politicians shout it, the media celebrate it, and we clap in pride. But what happens when the glossy numbers...

China's Veiled Dig After Trump's 100% Tariff Threat, Says 'We Don't Plan Wars, Sanctions Only Complicate'

China's Veiled Dig After Trump's 100% Tariff Threat, Says 'We Don't Plan Wars, Sanctions Only Complicate'

US President Donald Trump and Chinese Counterpart Xi Jinping Photo : AP Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that wars cannot solve problems and sanctions only complicate them, adding that China neither plans nor participates in...

India to host 89th general meeting of International Electrotechnical Commission

India to host 89th general meeting of International Electrotechnical Commission

New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announced that India will host the 89th General Meeting (GM) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) from 15 to 19 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New...

Govt reopens application window for PLI scheme for white goods: Details

Govt reopens application window for PLI scheme for white goods: Details

The Centre has reopened its application window for the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods such as air conditioners (ACs) and LED lights, for a period of 30 days, according to a notification from the Commerce Ministry today....

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