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Tensions rise in Okinawa after killing of woman by US Marine

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:13:03 GMT

TOKYO, Japan: American troops stationed on Japan's Okinawa island have been placed under a month-long curfew and banned from drinking alcohol following the alleged murder and robbery of a local woman by a U.S. Marine.

Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, is suspected of killing 39-year-old Anna Yagi in a hotel in Naha, the capital of Okinawa prefecture, on October 3. He is also accused of taking her wallet an

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel congratulates PM Modi on behalf of people of Gujarat on completing 25 years in service

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:35:50 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 9 (ANI): On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years of public service, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted his unwavering commitment to public welfare, dedication to the nation and decisive leadership.

He stated that these 25 years mark a journey from resolve to achievement, guided by the principles of 'Service, Not Power' and 'Nation

'Ramayana': Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Sheeba Chadha as Manthara unveiled in new posters

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:21:00 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9 (ANI): Fresh posters of the highly anticipated film 'Ramayana' have been unveiled, introducing Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara.

The posters hint at a turning point in the story. While Kaikeyi's two wishes would change the course of events for King Dashrath and Lord Rama, Manthara's whispers would influence the Queen's decisions, setting in mo

Bangladesh replace Pakistan after their withdrawal from Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:16:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): Bangladesh have replaced Pakistan in the men's Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 after the latter withdrew from the six-team continental tournament, scheduled to be held from October 27 to November 5.

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani had last month said that the team's visit to India for the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy is subject to government

Keith Mitchell shares Baycurrent lead after second-round 65

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:40:24 GMT

(Photo credit: Steve Roberts)

Keith Mitchell collected eight birdies on Friday and joined Jacob Bridgeman atop the leaderboard at the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohoma, Japan.

Mitchell's 6-under round of 65 at Yokohama Country Club included a pair of bogeys and moved him to 11-under with Bridgeman, whose second-round 68 included four birdies and one bogey.

The co-leaders are two strokes ahead of Ben Kohl

India seeks greater global investment as Sitharaman meets fund managers in Singapore

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:12:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): India is seeking to attract greater global investment as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who arrived in Singapore on Friday, is scheduled to meet hedge fund managers, portfolio investors and major global financial institutions during her three-day official visit.

The Finance Ministry, in a post on X, said, 'During the visit, FM @nsitharaman will call on the high-leve

Sensex jumps 879 points, Nifty gains 1.3% as IT stocks lead market recovery

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:44:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): Indian stock markets closed sharply higher on Friday, with the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty gaining over 1 per cent each, supported by strong buying across sectors, particularly information technology (IT), amid positive sentiment following TCS's results.

The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,520.45, gaining 288.65 points or 1.30 per cent, while the BSE Sensex rose 879.09 point

Eveready Diversifies into Mosquito Protection with India's First Portable Liquid Vaporiser

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:07:46 GMT

NewsVoir

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9: Eveready Industries India Ltd., India's No. 1 battery brand, has announced its entry into the mosquito protection category with the launch of Eveready ULTIMA Liquid Vaporiser, India's first portable liquid vaporiser. The launch marks another step in Eveready's strategy of diversifying into relevant consumer categories by leveraging its established expertise i

Nana Patekar was set to appear on Madhuri Dixit's Marathi KBC premiere episode this weekend

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:06:32 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9 (ANI): Life is truly unpredictable. Veteran actor Nana Patekar was supposed to make a special appearance on the premiere episode of Madhuri Dixit-hosted Kon Honar Crorepati (KHC), the Marathi version of Kaun Banega Crorepati, with the shoot scheduled for this weekend.

However, fate had other plans. He passed away on Thursday, leaving a void in the industry.

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BYWA National Icon Award 2026 to Have Mahesh Toshniwal as Special Guest

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:08:16 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 9: Mahesh Toshniwal, Founder of Just Imagine Mind Transformers Pvt. Ltd., is scheduled to attend the 10th Season of the BYWA National Icon Award 2026 as a Special Guest on October 13 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Organised by the Bharti Yuva Welfare Association (BYWA), the annual event is expected to bring together individuals from fields including entrepreneurship, education

Salute Tiranga Cricket League Unveils Eight Franchises at Players Draft Ceremony in New Delhi

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:05:00 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], October 9: The Salute Tiranga Cricket League (STCL) organised its Players Draft Ceremony at Le Meridien, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone ahead of the inaugural season of its League Season 1. The ceremony witnessed the unveiling of all eight participating franchise teams along with the announcement of players selected to represent each team. The first season of STCL is scheduled

Nifty, Sensex open higher, IT stocks jump 2.73% despite US action against outsourcing firms

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:59:25 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened higher on Friday, with IT stocks witnessing strong buying despite the US government's decision to suspend some of the world's largest IT outsourcing firms from the Permanent Labor Certification Program.

The Nifty 50 opened at 22,303.35, gaining 70.55 points or 0.32 per cent, while the BSE Sensex was trading at 71,747.82, up 154.5 points or

Agartala to become clean, modern and city-friendly: Tripura CM Saha

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:57:37 GMT

Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 9 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the Agartala Municipal Corporation area will be made clean, modern and city-friendly, and for this, the target has been set to complete various development works within the stipulated time.

The Chief Minister said this while laying the foundation stone for a 6.81 million-litre-capacity surface water treatment plant and a 680

PV Sindhu storms into Arctic Open QFs with straight-games win

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:49:36 GMT

Vantaa [Finland], October 8 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu stormed into the women's singles quarter-finals of the Arctic Open 2026 after a comfortable straight-games victory over Japan's Riko Gunji in Vantaa, Finland, on Thursday.

The sixth-seeded Sindhu, competing at the BWF Super 500 event, defeated Gunji 21-15, 21-15 in 49 minutes to book her place in the last eight. She will next face top seed an

PM Modi meets ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe's wife, calls late leader "visionary" who took India-Japan ties to new heights

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:44:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Akie Abe, wife of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and remembered the late Japanese leader as a "visionary" who played a defining role in taking India-Japan relations to new heights.

In a post on X, PM Modi said he was pleased to meet Akie Abe and underlined her enduring association with India.

"Pleased to meet Mrs. A

Electronica India and Productronica India 2026 Drive Electronics Manufacturing Forward with 52,000+ Business Visitors and 793 Exhibitors

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:16:33 GMT

VMPL

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 8: From identifying new component suppliers to evaluating production equipment and addressing gaps in domestic manufacturing, electronica India and productronica India 2026 concluded in Bengaluru after three days of focused commercial and technical engagement across the electronics value chain.

Organised by Messe Muenchen India from 16-18 September 2026 at the Ban

Institutional issues exist in India-Japan ICT cooperation, discussions ongoing: Japanese official

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:13:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Japan has acknowledged certain institutional issues in its cooperation with India in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, but said discussions are underway with the Indian government to address these challenges.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the India Mobile Congress 2026, Yamanaka Naohiro, Deputy Director-General for International Cooperation at Jap

Remember Shere Khan from 'The Jungle Book'? Nana Patekar was the voice behind Mowgli's greatest enemy

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:13:25 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8 (ANI): Remember the moment The Jungle Book would begin on Doordarshan and the room would suddenly go quiet?

For several 90s kids, Mowgli's jungle was full of characters they loved: Baloo, Bagheera and the wolves who protected him. But there was one character who could instantly make things a little more frightening: Shere Khan. In the Hindi version, it was Nana Pateka

Tripura CM Manik Saha launches key water projects, AI-driven grievance system in Agartala

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:37:40 GMT

Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 8 (ANI): In a major boost to urban infrastructure and digital governance, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday laid the foundation stones for key water treatment projects and flagged off AI-based citizen service initiatives at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala.

Highlighting his government's commitment to good governance, CM Manik Saha laid the foundation stone f

Union Jal Shakti Minister Paatil chairs 20th Meeting of Empowered Task Force on Ganga Rejuvenation

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:41:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Strengthening the Government's commitment towards holistic river rejuvenation, the 20th Meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, CR Paatil.

According to the Ministry, the meeting reviewed the progress of the Namami Gange Programme and deliberated on key interventions aimed at accelerating river

Andhra CM Naidu meets Union Jal Shakti Minister, discusses Polavaram project's progress

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:58:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and apprised him of the progress of the Polavaram project. He also shared details of the Jal Jeevan Mission and Amarajeevi Jaladhara works recently taken up for Rs 30,000 crore.

The Chief Minister urged the Union Minister to ensure timely release of funds for both the projects.

Motorola's #BigBillionMotoDeals Are Now Live with Exciting Festive Savings on edge 70 Series, moto g37 power & More

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:06:48 GMT

BusinessWire India

New Delhi [India], October 8: Motorola, a global leader in mobile technology and India's leading AI smartphone brand, is bringing disruptive festive offers across its latest smartphone portfolio with #BigBillionMotoDeals as part of its "It's the Time to Moto" campaign during Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale 2026. From the flagship-packed motorola edge 70 fusion, the real flagship killer motorol

Agoda Partners with Marina Bay Sands on Bespoke Flagship Store for Experience-Led Travel

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:35:58 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, October 8: Digital travel platform Agoda has partnered with Singapore's landmark integrated resort, Marina Bay Sands to unveil a bespoke Marina Bay Sands Flagship Store on the Agoda platform. The customized luxury digital storefront brings together Marina Bay Sands' rooms, suites, and select resort experiences, allowing travelers to explore and book them seamlessly in one place.

As the

"Deeply moved, grateful": Former Japan PM's wife Akie Abe at inauguration of Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:59:43 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8 (ANI): Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wife Akie Abe expressed gratitude for the inauguration of the 'Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor' in Varanasi, saying she was deeply moved by the memorial dedicated to her late husband.

Addressing the ceremony on Wednesday, Akie Abe said, "I am deeply moved and grateful to everyone for this memorial corridor and for naming i

"Big transformations": Authors of study on India's water governance journey hail reforms spurred by PM Modi

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:59:14 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): A new study launched at IIM Bangalore traces lessons from a 25-year water governance journey that began under the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi, in 2001 in a water-scarce state. The study highlights the Narmada-based water grid with institutions such as WASMO, while noting the reflection at a national level.

The study titled 'From Gujarat to India: Water Lessons

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-BADMINTON-BWF WORLD JUNIOR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS-QUARTERFINALS

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:46:00 GMT

(261008) -- CAIRO, Oct. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yin Yiqing (top) of China compete in the women's singles match against Matsumoto Saki of Japan during the quarterfinal match between China and Japan at the BWF World Junior Team Championships 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, Oct. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Nethra Kumanan dedicates maiden Asiad sailing medal to parents, eyes LA Olympics qualification

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:30:30 GMT

By Jagdish Yadav

New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): After finally breaking her Asian Games podium jinx in her fourth appearance, Indian sailor Nethra Kumanan dedicated her maiden continental medal to her parents and everyone who stood by her through a long journey, while two-time Olympian Vishnu Saravanan set his sights on an Olympic medal after returning to India from the Aichi-Nagoya Games.

Nethra, 29, w

Golf Glance: Xander Schauffele defends in Japan; Patrick Reed returns in Spain

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:40:21 GMT

(Photo credit: Jerod Ringwald)

The PGA Tour heads to Japan for the third event of the FedExCup Fall series, while spots in next year's Masters and Open Championship are on the line at Spain's national open on the DP World Tour.

PGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: Baycurrent Classic, Yokohama, Japan, Oct. 8-11

Course: Yokohama Country Club (Par 71, 7,322 Yards)

Purse: $8M (Winner: $1.4M)

Defending Ch

Harshita Tomar eyes LA Olympics qualification after second Asian Games sailing Bronze

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:30:06 GMT

By Jagdish Yadav

New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Indian sailor Harshita Tomar returned to the country with a second Asian Games bronze medal on Wednesday and immediately set her sights on the next challenge, saying her focus will now shift towards qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Harshita and her 19-year-old partner, Shital Verma, won bronze in the women's skiff event at the Aichi-Nagoya As

How 2026 Nobel laureates solve chemistry's "one-handed" mystery

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:15:14 GMT

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Hold up your two hands. They look almost identical and are mirror images of each other, yet no matter how you turn them, your left hand can never perfectly overlap your right.

Many molecules behave in much the same way. This seemingly simple feature lies at the heart of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded Wednesday to French chemist Henri Kagan and Japanese chemist Kenso Soai

"We will do it": PM Modi completes 25 years of continuous service as head of government; BJP holds 'Seva Jyoti Yatra'

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:59:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday completed 25 years of continuous service as the head of a government, having taken the oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001. On the occasion, PM Modi gave the "We will do it" mantra as he affirmed his resolve for a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

Addressing the 'Seva Jyoti' program held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium i

PM Modi thanks South Korean President for wishes on 25-year milestone, vows to advance 'shared vision' for regional stability

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:59:02 GMT

Seoul [South Korea], October 7 (ANI): Responding to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's congratulatory message on his completion of 25 years of continuous public service in governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his gratitude and underscored the growing momentum in the Special Strategic Partnership between India and the Republic of Korea.

Recalling their previous diplomatic engagement

Five international stars to headline Archery Premier League Season 2

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:27:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): The second season of the Archery Premier League (APL) is set to feature a strong international line-up, with five Olympic medallists, world champions and former world number ones joining India's leading archers in Hyderabad.

Turkey's Olympic champion Mete Gazoz, Brazil's Marcus D'Almeida, Dutch compound star Mike Schloesser, Great Britain's Ella Gibson and Mexico's Alejandra Va

Olympic medallists, India's Asian Games stars descend on Hyderabad as Archery Premier League returns

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:25:44 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 7 (ANI): Building on her learning experiences from the inaugural season, Telangana archer Chikitha Taniparthi - fresh from her gold medal-winning exploits at the Asian Games - is relishing the prospect of shooting on home soil as the second season of Archery Premier League - the world's only franchise-based league for archery - gets underway from Thursday in Hyderabad.

The r

Japan Ambassador Ono Keiichi visits Film City in Mumbai, poses near popular 'Wall of Fame'

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:23:32 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 7 (ANI): Japanese Ambassador to India Ono Keiichi visited Mumbai's Film City on Wednesday and expressed his excitement at witnessing the production of Bollywood films and experiencing the country's vibrant film industry.

During his visit, Ono shared glimpses of his time at Film City, where he was seen posing near the popular 'Wall of Fame', which features iconic characters an

Womans killing sparks anti-US military protest in Tokyo

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:21:45 GMT

Demonstrators marched on the US Embassy demanding American troops leave Japan following the arrest of a Marine in Okinawa

Outrage over the alleged killing of a woman by a US Marine in Okinawa has erupted in Tokyo, where protesters marched on the US Embassy demanding an end to the American military presence in Japan.

The demonstrations follow the arrest of Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard,

US Marine murder arrest sparks protest in Tokyo

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:21:45 GMT

Demonstrators marched on the American Embassy demanding its troops leave Japan

Outrage over the alleged killing of a woman by a US Marine in Okinawa has erupted in Tokyo, where protesters marched on the US Embassy demanding an end to the American military presence in Japan.

The demonstrations follow the arrest of Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, suspected of strangling Anna Yagi, 39,

US Marine murder arrest sparks protest in Tokyo (VIDEO)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:21:45 GMT

Demonstrators marched on the American Embassy demanding its troops leave Japan

Outrage over the alleged killing of a woman by a US Marine in Okinawa has erupted in Tokyo, where protesters marched on the US Embassy demanding an end to the American military presence in Japan.

The demonstrations follow the arrest

"Big transformations": Authors of book on India's water governance journey hail reforms spurred by PM Modi

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:51:21 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): A new study launched at IIM Bangalore traces lessons from a 25-year water governance journey that began under the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi, in 2001 in a water-scarce state. The study highlights the Narmada-based water grid with institutions such as WASMO, while noting the reflection at a national level.

The study titled 'From Gujarat to India: Water Lessons

CM Dhami offers prayers in Uttarkashi, announces Vishwanath-Shakti Temple Corridor

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:51:02 GMT

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], October 7 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday offered prayers at the historic Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Shakti Temple in Uttarkashi, praying for the prosperity, peace and well-being of the state and its people.

Following the temple visit, Dhami participated in the Seva Jyoti Kalash Yatra and Seva Sankalp Sabha organised at the historic Ramlil

10 Rising Personalities Making a Mark Across Industries

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:49:05 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], October 7: India's rapidly evolving business and professional landscape is being shaped by a new generation of ambitious individuals creating meaningful impact across diverse industries. From healthcare and technology to wellness, energy, media and entrepreneurship, these 10 rising personalities are driving innovation, building impactful ventures and contributing to India's growth story. T

Yogi Adityanath, Aki Abe inaugurate Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor in Varanasi, highlight India-Japan ties

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:04:35 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 7 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Aki Abe, wife of late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, jointly inaugurated the 'Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor' at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi on Wednesday, dedicating the corridor to the memory of the former Japanese Prime Minister.

On the occasion, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented A

Government of Karnataka Announces Second Edition of Bengaluru Skill Summit

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:01:52 GMT

VMPL

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 7: The Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood (SDEL), Government of Karnataka, today announced the second edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit at a curtain raiser held at Vikasa Soudha, Bengaluru. The summit will be held from 3 to 5 November 2026 at The Lalit Ashok Bengaluru, India.

The curtain raiser was attended by Dr. Sharanprakash Ru

"Had a conversation with Abhishek Nayar...": Skipper Iyer spills beans after magnificent maiden T20I ton

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:22 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 7 (ANI): Following his maiden T20I ton, Indian T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer said that he had a conversation with former Indian cricketer and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, which helped him during his landmark ton.

Iyer's magic at Lucknow continued as he slammed a 43-ball 102* to take India to the 172-run target against West Indies at Lucknow on Tuesday. During his last

Vi-John launches affordable twin-blade razor for Maharashtra market, eyes mass-market consumers

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Personal care brand VI-JOHN has launched its Shave Pro Twin Blade Razor at Rs 20, expanding its presence in India's affordable grooming segment as it looks to target mass-market consumers.

According to a company release, the launch is part of VI-JOHN's efforts to broaden its men's grooming portfolio beyond shaving preparations and other grooming products, with the company targe

VI-JOHN launches Rs 20 twin-blade razor, eyes mass-market consumers

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:02:23 GMT

According to a company release, the launch is part of VI-JOHN's efforts to broaden its men's grooming portfolio beyond shaving preparations and other grooming products, with the company targe

"Cannot rest on this, have to continue": Indian women's boxing coach eyes early LA Olympics qualification

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:02:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Indian women's boxing coach Santiago Nieva has already started looking beyond the 2026 Asian Games, where women boxers contributed to three medals, including two gold; the focus is now shifting towards securing as many Olympic quotas as possible at the earliest, for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

The first major Olympic qualification pathway begins at the World Championships 2027

Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai win Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 for spontaneous homochirality solution

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:18:11 GMT

Stockholm [Sweden], October 7 (ANI): The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday (local time) awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry jointly to Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai "for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis."

According to an official release by the Nobel Prize, life's chemistry is what chemists call homochiral, after the Greek words for "same" and

Nifty, Sensex end lower amid RBI rate hike, rupee hits 5-month low

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:16:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Indian equity markets closed lower on Wednesday as investors turned cautious following the Reserve Bank of India's shift towards calibrated tightening, amid concerns over inflation, while the rupee weakened to a five-month low.

The NIFTY 50 index closed at 22,603.05, declining 173.05 points or 0.76 per cent, while the BSE Sensex closed at 72,638.70, down 429.11 points or 0.59 p

PM Modi's commitment to service, good governance, nation-building strengthens India's journey towards 'Aatmanirbharta'

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:12:49 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 7 (ANI): Twenty-five years ago, on October 7, 2001, Narendra Modi became the Chief Minister of Gujarat. At that time, Gujarat was recovering from the devastating earthquake, and the key challenge was to rebuild people's confidence. Narendra Modi took up this challenge and began working towards building a new Gujarat. Under his leadership, development was expanded across key sector

Andhra CM Naidu to meet PM Modi, Union Ministers in Delhi; seeks support for key projects, drought relief

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:10:20 GMT

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 7 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will undertake a two-day visit to Delhi from Wednesday afternoon, during which he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union Ministers to discuss projects and financial assistance for the state.

As per the official release, during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Naidu is e

'From Gujarat to India: Water Lessons for the World' traces 25 years of India's water governance journey

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:08:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): A new case study titled 'From Gujarat to India: Water Lessons for the World' traces 25 years of India's water governance journey, from reforms undertaken in Gujarat since 2001 to their subsequent scaling up at the national level.

George Mason University, through Assistant Professor Daniel W Smith, is a key academic partner in the study. The case study has been authored by Smith

Global leaders laud PM Modi on historic 25-year leadership milestone

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:06:46 GMT

Brussels [Belgium], October 7 (ANI): Global leaders have extended warm congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on marking 25 years of continuous leadership in government, spanning from his tenure in Gujarat to New Delhi.

Taking to X, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever wrote: 'I warmly congratulate Prime Minister @narendramodi on 25 years of continuous leadership in government, from Gujarat to New Delhi.

Rajasthan CM Sharma extends wishes to PM Modi on completing 25 years in public service, highlights state's development journey

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:03:30 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 7 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday highlighted the development works undertaken in the state with the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Rajasthan is rapidly progressing on the path of development and is poised to become a leading state in the country.

In his address, CM Sharma extended his wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the

Japan PM Takaichi congratulates PM Modi on 25 years as head of govt, vows stronger FOIP partnership

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:01:51 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], October 7 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has extended her warmest congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in office as head of government, highlighting his longstanding dedication to the development of Indian society and the nation through outstanding political leadership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached a monumental milestone on October 7, marking

Nifty, Sensex open in pressure ahead of RBI policy as investors cautious on growth-inflation dynamics

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:59:11 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 7 (ANI): The domestic equity markets opened under pressure on Wednesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision and awaited the central bank's view on the emerging growth-inflation dynamics.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 22,690.45, down 85.65 points or 0.38 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 72,965.38, lo

Global bond sell-off likely to continue near term as AI debt, deficits keep yields elevated: ICICI Bank

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:58:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): The global bond sell-off is likely to continue in the near term as elevated fiscal deficits, rising government debt, heavy borrowing for artificial intelligence infrastructure and expectations of tighter monetary policy continue to push up long-term yields, according to a report by ICICI Bank Research.

The report said yields could rise further before potentially peaking in earl

(SP)AZERBAIJAN-BAKU-JUDO-WORLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:15:20 GMT

(261007) -- BAKU, Oct. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tanaka Ryuga of Japan (front) competes against Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov of the United Arab Emirates (back) during the gold medal bout of men's -73kg at the 2026 World Senior Judo Championships in Baku on Oct. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Karolina Muchova slides past Naomi Osaka in Beijing

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:19:19 GMT

(Photo credit: Amber Searls)

Seventh-seeded Karolina Muchova outlasted 12th-seeded Naomi Osaka in their fourth-round match at the China Open on Tuesday in Beijing.

Muchova bounced back from a break down in both the first and third sets to post a 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (7) victory. The Czech recorded four aces and 52 winners to offset 50 unforced errors and dispatched the Japan native in 2 hours and 52 minutes.

ATP roundup: Novak Djokovic picks up 7th China Open tile

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:25:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch)

Novak Djokovic hoisted the China Open trophy for a record seventh time with a 7-6, 0-1 (retired) victory over Alex de Minaur of Australia on the hard courts of Beijing on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old de Minaur retired early in the second set after a visit from a trainer for a groin injury. He won the first game of the set before calling it quits.

Djokovic moved to 34-0 at th

Carlos Alcaraz defends Japan Open title, beats Jiri Lehecka in final

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:17:16 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], October 6 (ANI): After an injury-ridden 2026 season, Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz went back to winning ways, defeating Jiri Lehecka to defend his Japan Open Tennis Championships title on Tuesday.

Alcaraz, the world number three, outclassed Lehecka 7-6(4), 6-4 in the final of the hard-court ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo. The multi-time Grand Slammer was kept on his toes by a valiant Lehecka,

Japanese PM condemns alleged killing of a woman by US Marine

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:21:07 GMT

An alleged murder of an Okinawa resident by Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard is a "heinous crime," Sanae Takaichi has said

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has condemned the alleged killing of a woman in Okinawa by a US Marine, calling it a "heinous crime" and demanding tougher discipline and measures

Japanese PM condemns alleged killing of woman by US Marine

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:21:07 GMT

The alleged murder of an Okinawa resident by Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard is a heinous crime, Sanae Takaichi has said

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has condemned the alleged killing of a woman in Okinawa by a US Marine, calling it a "heinous crime" and demanding tougher discipline and measures to prevent a recurrence. The incident has also reignited public anger and protests over l

Being in present, prioritising enjoyment over expectations: Lovlina Borgohain's Asian Games gold success mantra

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:33:11 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Newly-crowned Asian Games gold medalist boxer Lovlina Borgohain opened up on her success at this year's continental showpiece, saying that the mindset was to bring back home gold, not place overwhelming expectations and to enjoy her game while staying in the present. She also spoke on learning from the hard work and energy put in by younger boxers despite having

Ai+ Smartphone Drops Big Billion Days Pricing Across the Nova and Pulse Series

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:30:59 GMT

NewsVoir

New Delhi [India], October 6: Ai+ Smartphone today announced festive pricing for the Nova and Pulse series on Flipkart's Big Billion Days 2026. Starting at Rs. 8,999*, the lineup brings clean design, lasting power, and everyday performance - built in India, powered by NxtQuantum OS.

Nova and Pulse are designed for how people actually use their phones: long days, clear cameras, smooth displays

IFQM Symposium 2026: Quality Must Move from Understanding to Adoption to Become a Force Multiplier for MSMEs

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:43:37 GMT

NewsVoir

New Delhi [India], October 6: MSMEs must move faster in adopting quality processes and build quality into every stage of their operations, from design and manufacturing to delivery, to become stronger contributors to India's global competitiveness, emerged as a key message on Day 2 of the third edition of the IFQM Symposium 2026 in New Delhi.

The second day of the symposium focused on translating t

5 Most Popular Pan Asian Restaurants in Delhi NCR - 2026

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:58:40 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], October 6: Delhi NCR's dining scene has embraced the vibrant flavours, diverse ingredients, and rich culinary traditions of Pan Asian cuisine. From Japanese and Thai to Korean, Chinese, and Southeast Asian influences, the region offers an exciting variety of dining experiences for food enthusiasts. In 2026, several Pan Asian restaurants continue to stand out for their food, ambience, servi

"Next target will be LA 2028": Indian archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam after winning two Asian Games medals

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:11:29 GMT

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 6 (ANI): Indian archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru received a warm welcome from sports associations, family members and supporters after returning home from the 2026 Asian Games in Japan with a gold and a bronze medal.

Ganesh Mani Ratnam won gold in the men's compound team event alongside Sahil Jadhav and Kushal Dalal. He also secured a bronze medal in the men's compo

YSRCP flays coalition govt for false claims over 'credit chori', Jal Jeevan Mission programme

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:10:28 GMT

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 6 (ANI): Reiterating that the credit-chori spree is continuing, the YSRCP claimed the recent Jal Jeevan Mission programme at Prodduturu was used to target the Opposition and make false claims, while giving an unrealistic script to the visiting guest.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, former MLA and YSRCP Kadapa district in-charge Ravindranath Reddy said the Prodduturu me

Sree Charani, Shafali nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month award

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:10:15 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): India's Shafali Verma and Sree Charani, along with Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, have been nominated for the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for September 2026. It was following their standout performances across the Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games held back-to-back, according to the ICC website.

Shafali enjoyed a prolific September as India won the Women's Asia

VVS Laxman lauds Iyer, praises India's adaptability after Asian Games gold

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:05:39 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 6 (ANI): VVS Laxman, head coach of the India men's team at the Asian Games 2026, praised the side's adaptability and preparation after India won the gold medal in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 19 runs in the men's cricket final held at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday to successfully defend their gold medal.

In a video posted on the Bo

RecoBee Powers Audience Intelligence for Sony Pictures India's Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:34:49 GMT

BusinessWire India

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 6: RecoBee, the AI-powered entertainment intelligence platform, today announced its work with Sony Pictures India on the marketing and audience strategy for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which released in theatres on July 30, 2026.

Building on a partnership that began with Project Hail Mary and Masters of the Universe, RecoBee provided Sony Pictur

DayOne Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:34:23 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, October 6: DayOne Data Centers Limited ('DayOne'), a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering ('IPO') of American Depositary Shares ('ADSs') representing its ordinary shares. DayOne has applied to list

(SP)AZERBAIJAN-BAKU-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026-WOMEN'S 52KG

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:46:37 GMT

(261006) -- BAKU, Oct. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mascha Ballhaus (L) of Germany competes against Odette Giuffrida of Italy during the women's 52kg bronze medal match at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

(SP)AZERBAIJAN-BAKU-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026-MEN'S 66KG

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:17:03 GMT

(261006) -- BAKU, Oct. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Abe Hifumi (below) of Japan competes against David Garcia Torne of Spain during the men's 66kg gold medal match at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Delhi govt gears up for Chhath Puja, single-window clearance from October 15

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:57:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): The Delhi government has begun preparations for Chhath Puja, with Art, Culture and Languages Minister Kapil Mishra reviewing arrangements for the festival at a meeting held at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday.

The meeting covered preparations at Chhath ghats across the city, including drinking water, medical facilities, ambulances, fire safety, mobile toilets, cleanliness, secur

Delhi govt extends cashless healthcare facility to DJB pensioners and family: CM Rekha Gupta

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:19:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched a cashless healthcare facility for more tan 50,000 Delhi Jal Board (DJB) pensioners and family pensioners under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', providing them access to cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals.h

The new facility will cover emergency, planned and non-emergency treatment, as well as medical tests, and is aimed at

Justice for "comfort women" -- Philippine exhibition calls for acknowledging wartime atrocities

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:45:26 GMT

MANILA, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Pointing to her distant grandma's portrait at an exhibition in the Philippines' capital, Manila, Jonna Zapanta said with a heavy heart that her relative was abducted by Japanese troops in 1942 and became a "comfort woman" victim, and that sorrow dwells in her eyes.

"My family once did not want to spread this intergenerational trauma to me, and rarely spoke of this relative," said Zapant

IFQM Symposium 2026: India's Journey Towards Viksit Bharat Must be Powered by Quality, Innovation and Scale

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:19 GMT

NewsVoir

New Delhi [India], October 5: India's ambition to become a globally competitive, self-reliant and innovation-led economy must be underpinned by a strong culture of quality, innovation and excellence, emerged as a key message on Day 1 of the third edition of the IFQM Symposium 2026 in New Delhi. Bringing together senior industry leaders, policymakers, global quality experts, CEOs, CXOs and academia,

ATP roundup: Novak Djokovic reaches Beijing final

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:55:14 GMT

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch)

Six-time tournament champion Novak Djokovic will put his unbeaten record at the China Open on the line in Tuesday's final against Alex de Minaur of Australia.

Djokovic improved to 33-0 in Beijing on Monday when third-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev defaulted. The sixth-seeded Serbian was leading 7-5, 5-3 when Medvedev struck a ball in frustration into the crowd and appeared to

After Asian Games glory, India's archers gear up for Archery Premier League in Hyderabad

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:19:27 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 5 (ANI): Fresh from a nine-medal haul, including five golds, at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, India's archery stars will trade national colours for franchise jerseys as the second season of the Archery Premier League (APL) gets underway in Hyderabad on October 8.

That continental campaign produced individual breakthroughs and multiple gold medallists. Seventeen-year-old Kumk

"Every citizen of country is proud of all of you": Haryana CM Saini congratulates state athletes for winning 32 medals at Asian Games

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:29:39 GMT

Chandigarh [India], October 5 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulated the state's athletes after they helped India return from the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with 32 medals, including 14 gold, praising them for bringing glory to both the country and Haryana.

Saini shared a post on X along with a video message for the medal winners and said the performance of Haryana's athletes had made

Xi's WWII remarks draw criticism over Taiwan, Japan's historical narrative

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:05:59 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 5 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping's references to the US-China alliance during World War II during his recent Washington visit have drawn criticism from analysts, who said the remarks presented a selective version of history and could serve Beijing's broader narrative on Taiwan and Japan, The Epoch Times reported.

During a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump at the Whi

Meet these Indian game-changers women of the year 2026

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:33:07 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], October 5: Women are an important pillar of society and progress. They play a significant role in every field, including family, education, the workplace, and society. Today, women are becoming independent, pursuing their dreams, and contributing to the development of the country. Their struggles, courage, and achievements are an inspiration to us all.

Falguni Nayar, Founder & CE

India must surpass global quality benchmarks to win larger global share; trust remains "important challenge": Venu Srinivasan

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:32:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): India will need to match and eventually surpass global manufacturing benchmarks set by countries like Japan, South Korea and China to secure a larger share of global manufacturing, said Venu Srinivasan,Chairman IFQM; Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor Company, adding that building globally trusted Indian products remains an "important challenge" for the country.

Addressing the annual

Anurag Thakur lauds Asian Games athletes, flags need to end "politics within sports associations"

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:32:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): BJP MP Anurag Thakur congratulated Indian athletes for their performance at the 2026 Asian Games and called for greater investment in sports by state governments and the elimination of politics within sports associations.

India signed off from the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with a haul of 85 medals, including 21 golds, 27 silvers and 37 bronze medals, but it was the count

Southeast Asia's China travel map is widening, Traveloka platform data shows

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:30:50 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, October 5: Southeast Asian travelers are exploring a wider range of destinations across China, according to new Traveloka platform data. Bookings to 15 'new first-tier' cities grew more than twice as fast as bookings to Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou.

Travelers across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are booking a broader range of cities in China. S

Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Aadhav Arjuna felicitates Asian Games 2026 medal winners in Chennai

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:32:12 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 5 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna met and felicitated squash players who won medals at the 20th Asian Games held in Japan at the Nehru Stadium in Periyamet, Chennai.

Abhay Singh won a silver medal in the men's singles squash event at the Asian Games. He also clinched a bronze medal in the men's team event, alongside Veer Chotrani, Velavan Senthilku

"Had amazing trip to India": MrBeast shares pics with Ranbir Kapoor, Hardik Pandya

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:30:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): American YouTube sensation MrBeast's latest post on Instagram has an Indian touch.

MrBeast, whose real name is James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson, recently visited India and on Sunday shared a series of pictures from his trip.

The post offered glimpses of his memorable moments in the country, including meetings with Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, cricketer Hardik Pandya

(SP)AZERBAIJAN-BAKU-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:16:02 GMT

(261005) -- BAKU, Oct. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ahmad Yusifov of Azerbaijan (top) competes against Sherzod Davlatov of Kazakhstan during the men's -60kg gold medal match at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

"Getting gold in Asian Games is matter of great pride": VVS Laxman

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:58:24 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 5 (ANI): India head coach VVS Laxman, cricketer Tilak Varma and bowling coach Sunil Joshi expressed happiness and pride after India defeated Pakistan to win the gold medal in the men's T20 cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 19 runs in the men's cricket final of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan on Saturday to successfully

US Marine arrested over killing of woman in Okinawa

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:24:47 GMT

Japanese officials have lodged a formal protest with Washington over the alleged robbery and murder

A US Marine has been arrested on suspicion of killing and robbing a woman in Okinawa, Japanese authorities have said.

The victim, identified as Anna Yagi, 39, was found dead in a hotel room in Naha, the prefectural capital, on Saturday. Okinawa is home to several major American military insta

Indian men's cricket team returns home after Asian Games gold at Aichi-Nagoya

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:29:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): The Indian men's cricket team arrived back home following a gold medal win in the cricket tournament at the recently concluded Asian Games.

Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, and Arshdeep Singh were among the players who were captured at the IGI Airport in New Delhi.

Coming to the gold medal match against arch-rivals Pakistan, India opted to bat first after winning t

President Murmu hails Indian athletes for exceptional 85-medal Asian Games 2026 campaign

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:29:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu hailed Indian athletes for an exceptional Asian Games campaign, saying that the 'hard work, skill and perseverance of our athletes have brought great honour to the nation'.

India signed off from the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with a haul of 85 medals, including 21 golds, 27 silvers and 37 bronze medals, but it was the country's clean sweep o

Nikola Bartunkova shocks Aryna Sabalenka in 3rd round in Beijing

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:40:29 GMT

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke)

Czech No. 26 seed Nikola Bartunkova sent No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus to an early exit from the China Open, beating the four-time Grand Slam winner 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday in Beijing.

One day after World No. 1 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan was knocked out of the WTA 1000 event in the Round of 64, Sabalenka had to pack her bags after a Round of 32 loss.

'It is the biggest

Expert: Japan's nuclear submarine push reveals political calculations

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:01:49 GMT

A file photo of the entrance to the Ministry of Defense building in Tokyo, Japan. /VCG

The Japanese government is considering including wording about "studying the introduction of nuclear-powered submarines for the Self-Defense Forces" in its planned revision of three key security documents within the year, sources said on Wednesday, a move that has drawn opposition inside Japan.

The attempt

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Pay Four-Day Visit to Japan on October 26

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:52:00 GMT

Source: Pressenza

Japan protests after US Marine arrested over Okinawa killing

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:31:12 GMT

Japan has lodged a strong protest with the United States after a US Marine was arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing a local woman in Okinawa, an incident that has renewed concerns over crimes involving US military personnel stationed on the island.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, speaking to parliament in Tokyo on the first day of an extraordinary Diet session, said Japan has called for full US c

Japan protests after US Marine arrested over Okinawa robbery-murder

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:49:08 GMT

File photo of US MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft parked at the US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, February 18, 2025. /VCG

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that Japan strongly protests the alleged robbery and murder of a woman in the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa involving a US Marine.

Speaking to parliament in Tokyo on the first

Japan's food price surge: high inflation squeezes household budgets

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:28:53 GMT

A customer shops for groceries at a supermarket in Tokyo on July 24, 2026. /VCG

In October, 195 major Japanese food manufacturers raised prices on 3,153 food and beverage items, mainly products for household consumers, with prices rising by an average of 10%. The scale of the hikes was the second-highest of the year, following 4,965 items in September, according to a survey by Teikoku Databank.