The Japanese government plans to invest 10 trillion yen (about $68 billion) in India over the next decade, according to a media report from Tokyo. According to the prestigious ‘The Asahi Shimbun’ newspaper, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to officially confirm this important goal at their meeting in Tokyo on August 29. This initiative is an expansion of Japan’s current investment target of 5 trillion yen over five years announced by former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in March 2022. This increased investment target is expected to be mentioned in the joint statement issued…
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The Supreme Court of Pakistan has approved the bail petitions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 8 cases related to the riots of May 9, 2023. This decision can prove to be a turning point in the politics of Pakistan. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi concluded the hearing on Thursday. Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui and Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb were also part of this bench. Imran Khan was represented by Salman Safdar in the hearing, while Special Prosecutor Zulfiqar Naqvi appeared on behalf of the Punjab government. During the hearing, Chief Justice Afridi raised questions…
Prominent Baloch human rights activist Mir Yar Baloch has sent a letter to US President Donald Trump calling for a rethink on relations with Pakistan. He has written this letter in the context of the proposed US visit of Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir. The letter mentioned that the Pakistan Army and ISI are involved in human rights violations in Balochistan, including the forced abduction of more than 40,000 Baloch civilians. Mir urged the President to question General Munir on what legal or moral basis Pakistan lays claim to Balochistan’s natural resources. The Baloch activist clarified that Balochistan is…
Renowned American investor Jim Rogers has criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on India and an additional 25% tariff from August 27. According to Rogers, Trump does not have enough understanding of the changes taking place in the global economy and especially in India and Asia. Describing India as the world’s fastest growing economy, Rogers said the US should focus on strengthening trade ties with India rather than imposing restrictive tariffs. He made it clear that the bilateral trade target of $500 billion by 2030, as envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump, can be…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that Israel will establish military control over the Gaza Strip, but does not wish to rule there. In an interview with American media Fox News, Netanyahu said that Israel will take control of the entire 26-mile area to liberate Gaza from Hamas and protect the local population. He also clarified, “Our aim is not to occupy this area. We will establish a security perimeter, but will not control it as an administrative body.” According to the Prime Minister, Israel wants to hand over Gaza to an Arab power that provides efficient…
Karnataka’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has sent a letter to Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi requesting him to submit an affidavit regarding alleged irregularities in the voter list. The CEO has scheduled a meeting between Gandhi and the Congress delegation on Friday between 1 and 3 pm. The letter mentions that the voter list has been prepared with complete transparency as per the Representation of the People Act 1950, Voter Registration Rules 1960 and the instructions of the Election Commission. The CEO clarified that the draft voter list in November 2024 and the final…
The US on Wednesday decided to impose an additional 25 percent tariff on products imported from India. India has reacted strongly to this move. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the decision as “unfortunate, unfair and unreasonable” and made it clear that India will take all necessary measures to protect its national interests. The spokesperson also clarified that India’s import of oil from Russia is purely for the purpose of meeting market requirements and ensuring energy security of 1.4 billion Indians. He said, “The US has decided to impose additional duties on India for activities that many other countries are…
After the natural disaster in Dharali area of Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, joint rescue operations by government agencies are continuing. Army, Air Force, ITBP, NDRF, SDRF and administrative officials are making efforts for the safe evacuation of the stranded citizens. According to the State Disaster Management Authority, so far a total of 274 citizens have been shifted to Harshil from Gangotri and nearby areas. These include citizens from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Assam, Karnataka, Telangana and Punjab. All are being sent to Uttarkashi or Dehradun. 6 helicopters including Chinook and MI-17 of the Indian Air Force…
Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in temporary suspension of educational institutions in various districts. Yamuna river and its tributaries are at high water level in Paonta Sahib area, causing flooding in nearby areas. Life in the state has been severely affected due to monsoon rains, especially in the low-lying areas, suffering continuous damage. The Hamirpur division of the Public Works Department has suffered significant economic losses of ₹211 crore so far, as informed by the department’s Chief Engineer, Mr Vijay Chaudhary. In a press conference held on Wednesday, Mr. Chaudhary said that there has been extensive damage to…
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill, 2024 by voice vote amid uproar from the opposition. The bill was introduced to bring Indian maritime laws in line with international standards and promote safety and competitiveness in the maritime sector. The proceedings of the House were disrupted by continuous sloganeering by the opposition members demanding a discussion on the special in-depth revision of voter lists in Bihar. After the afternoon session was adjourned, the proceedings resumed under the chairmanship of Sandhya Rai, but normal functioning was affected due to the disruption by the opposition. The bill introduced…