The Election Commission of India has begun EVM-VVPAT commissioning for Tamil Nadu and the first phase of West Bengal polls, conducted in the presence of candidates or their representatives and General Observers. On the c...
Anthropic's Project Glasswing and similar initiatives by major AI companies are drawing scrutiny from analysts who argue that a small group of powerful technology firms is quietly taking control over access to the most c...
Beijing has flagged food security risks for China amid global price pressures exacerbated by the US-Israel war on Iran, which international bodies warn is worsening food insecurity worldwide. While China reports sufficie...
Lebanon's army has reported Israeli acts of aggression in violation of the ceasefire, while Hezbollah has not formally recognized the truce but signaled it would respect one if Israeli attacks on the group stopped. U.S. ...
Tension has gripped the Sijimali hill area straddling Rayagada and Kalahandi districts in south Odisha as tribal villagers and local administration clash over bauxite mining plans. On April 7, police fired tear gas to di...
Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay has filed a petition in India's Supreme Court in connection with the TCS Nashik case, seeking directions to declare forced and deceitful religious conversion a terrorist act. The petition ...
Approximately 1.2 million (12 lakh) people in Telangana opted for the 'No Caste' category in the state's SEEEPC Survey 2024. Of those who selected this option, 43.3% were found to still possess caste certificates....
Manycore Tech, a Hangzhou-based design software developer counted among the city's celebrated 'Six Little Dragons', made a spectacular Hong Kong stock exchange debut with shares opening at HK$20.70, up 172% from the IPO ...
Hong Kong's Art March drew tens of thousands of visitors to Art Basel, Art Central, gallery openings, and a range of performances including jazz, opera, and classical concerts, reinforcing the city's standing on the glob...
Australia has arranged to import 250,000 tonnes of urea fertiliser from Indonesia to avert a shortage threatening food production. The deal comes as supply from the Middle East, a major urea producer, has been disrupted ...
Japanese trading house Marubeni has purchased a Spanish energy supplier as part of a strategic expansion into European and Latin American markets. The acquisition marks a significant geographical diversification for the ...
Incomplete residential buildings remain a significant drag on China's real estate sector, undermining buyer confidence and stalling recovery efforts. The persistent backlog of unfinished projects reflects the lingering f...
A diverse group of 110 Japanese companies—spanning sectors from insurance to railways—have joined Japan's emissions credit trading market, signaling growing corporate commitment to carbon reduction goals. The expansi...
Fake goods bearing Japanese brand names, ranging from Honda motorcycles to infant products, are widespread in Cambodia, posing risks to consumers and damaging the reputation of legitimate manufacturers. The counterfeit t...
Japan is considering bolstering its military presence along key Pacific maritime routes that connect the United States, Australia, and Asia. The initiative is part of Tokyo's broader effort to enhance regional security a...
A Japanese machine manufacturer has set up a vacuum pump venture in India, marking an expansion into one of Asia's fastest-growing industrial markets. The move reflects broader Japanese corporate interest in India as a m...
Japanese authorities plan to release 50 million medical gloves from the country's strategic stockpile in response to supply concerns. The move is intended to ease shortages and stabilize the domestic healthcare supply ch...
Japan has introduced a new Shinkansen model called 'Dr. S' that combines passenger service with automated track inspection capabilities. The dual-function train represents an innovation in railway maintenance, allowing r...
LCD panel prices are climbing as television manufacturers increase orders in anticipation of stronger consumer demand tied to upcoming World Cup broadcasts. The buying surge is tightening supply and pushing prices higher...
Japanese chemical giant Shin-Etsu has managed to insulate its PVC business from turmoil linked to Iran by pivoting to US shale gas as a feedstock, demonstrating how energy diversification can buffer companies from geopol...