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  Biggest fire in Japan continues to burn, over 1200 evacuated | Photos

  World | March 05, 2025 15:03 IST

  Japan is witnessing a wildfire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city. The fire has burned about 2,100 hectares (5,190 acres) of forest in Ofunato since it started Wednesday, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.

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  Japan: Man who attacked ex-PM Fumio Kishida convicted, sentenced to 10 years

  World | February 19, 2025 9:25 IST

  Former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida was attacked in 2023 during a campaign. While he escaped unhurt, two others sustained minor injuries. The attack came a year after his predecessor Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign.

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  MP CM Mohan Yadav on 4-day visit to Japan; to showcase state's potential Japanese investors

  Madhya Pradesh | January 27, 2025 21:42 IST

  The visit is expected to strengthen economic, cultural, and strategic partnership between India and Japan while attracting investments to Madhya Pradesh.

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  7 worst traffic jams in world's history which affected millions | In Pics

  World | January 04, 2025 21:28 IST

  Traffic jams are the worst experience for commuters as even a moment of congestion seems a waste of time. Imagine, if someone is stuck in a jam that lasts for days or is hundreds of kilometres long! Here are seven such instances from history which show how horrible jams can be.

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  Tokyo: Man detained for throwing firebombs at Japan's ruling party headquarters

  World | October 19, 2024 12:47 IST

  Tokyo police arrested a 49-year-old man for hurling firebombs at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters. No injuries were reported during the incident. 

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  Japan: 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo, nearby areas

  World | August 09, 2024 18:30 IST

  The earthquake struck at 7.57 pm, measured at a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in western Kanagawa Prefecture.

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  Jaishankar meets Australian FM in Tokyo, discusses bilateral ties, cooperation across Indo-Pacific

  World | July 29, 2024 7:51 IST

  Jaishankar said that he met Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Tokyo and discussed steps to intensify bilateral ties and deepening cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.

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  Rashmika Mandanna set to present at Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 in Tokyo | Deets inside

  February 29, 2024 9:36 IST

  Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna makes history as the first Indian presenter at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024, joining global names like Megan Thee Stallion and Sasha Banks. Fans buzz with excitement for her appearance at the prestigious event celebrating the best in anime.

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  Japan Airlines jet given permission to land while Coast Guard aircraft told to hold near runway

  World | January 03, 2024 23:57 IST

  The transcripts of traffic control instructions released by authorities appeared to show the Japan Airlines jet had been given permission to land while the Coast Guard aircraft had been told to taxi to a holding point near the runway.

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  Japan Airlines plane crash: How did officials pull off miraculous escape of 379 passengers?

  World | January 03, 2024 9:53 IST

  All 379 passengers and crew members aboard the Airbus A350 miraculously survived the accident before the plane was engulfed in flames, thanks to successful evacuations by the fire crews and JAL officials. Experts particularly noted how none of the passengers cared about their luggage.

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  Five crew members of Coast Guard jet that collided with Japan Airlines plane dead

  World | January 02, 2024 23:59 IST

  Visuals from the aftermath depict the Airbus plane with flames emanating from windows and the nose on the ground as rescue workers tirelessly sprayed the wreckage. Burning debris littered the runway, prompting the deployment of more than 70 fire engines to extinguish the fire.

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  Watch video: The moment when 7.6 magnitude earthquake jolts central Japan

  World | January 01, 2024 15:45 IST

  The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued tsunami warnings for the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama.

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  QS Best Cities for Students 2024: No Indian City in Top 100, Here's list of best cities in the world

  Education | July 21, 2023 23:49 IST

  Mumbai has secured 118th position in the QS Best Student Cities 2024 rankings. Check list of best cities in the world.

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  Japan: At least three people injured after explosion hits building in Tokyo’s Shimbashi | VIDEO

  World | July 04, 2023 18:48 IST

  An emergency call was made by an onlooker to the police at around 3:15 p.m. A fire broke out on the second floor of the structure, as indicated by the police.

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  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin rides Bullet train in Japan; seeks 'equivalent' service in India

  World | May 28, 2023 13:07 IST

  In an earlier endeavor to attract more investments to Tamil Nadu, the CM had set out on an official trip to Singapore and Japan.

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  Strong earthquake of magnitude 6.2 shakes eastern Japan; no tsunami warning

  World | May 26, 2023 17:26 IST

  Japan earthquake: Strong shaking was reported in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures, but the USGS said there was little chance of serious damage or fatalities.

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  Japan: Three killed, including 2 cops, in gun and knife attack

  World | May 25, 2023 21:53 IST

  Japan gun knife attack: A witness told NHK public television that a woman fell while being chased by the suspect, who then stabbed her with a knife and shot at two police officers as they arrived at the scene in Nakano city in the prefecture of Nagano.

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  Singapore regains world's best airport spot. Top 20 list

  World | March 16, 2023 19:19 IST

  According to the Skytrax World Airport awards 2023, Singapore airport regained its top spot, pushing Doha's Hamad International Airport to second place, followed by Tokyo's Haneda Airport on the third spot.

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  Japan launches biggest military build-up since World War II

  World | December 25, 2022 14:08 IST

  Japan national security strategy: Tokyo on Friday unveiled the biggest shift in its security plan by adopting a national security strategy amid fears of being targetted by China and North Korea.

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  Japan space agency rocket carrying 8 satellites fails

  World | October 12, 2022 12:03 IST

  Japan news: JAXA officials said the agency sent a self-destruction signal after deciding that the rocket was not able to fly safely and enter a planned orbit.