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Volunteers race to rescue 100s of pilot whales stranded on New Zealand beach

Japan kills 333 whales in annual Antarctic hunt, draws international ire

A Japanese agency described the mission to kill the whales as "research for the purpose of studying the ecological system in the Antarctic Sea" in a press release.

Mar 31, 2017

Sea Shepherd films Japanese whalers catching rare whale illegally

The anti-whaling activists of Sea Shepherd claim they have filmed Japanese whalers killing in Australia’s Antarctic whale sanctuary. A video filmed from a helicopter shows a dead mink on deck of a Japanese whaling ship. The crew reportedly tried to hide the whale by covering it with a tarpaulin. In 2015, the Japanese fleet was found guilty of killing whales in Australia’s sanctuary and fined $1m. Japan is ignoring a worldwide moratorium on whale hunting using the excuse of scientific research.

Jan 15, 2017

US President Barack Obama bans oil and gas drilling in most of Arctic and Atlantic oceans

Donald Trump, during his presidential campaign, had said that he wants to open up more lands for mining and drilling.

Dec 21, 2016

Terrorism, civil nuclear deal to be discussed during Modi-Abe meet in Japan

Terrorism recently became an issue in Japan, after Japanese people died in Dhaka's Holey Artisan Bakery attack.

Nov 11, 2016

Thousands line the street to say farwell to Thailands King Bhumibol

A royal convey carried the body of Thailands King Bhumaibol past thousands of mourning Thais. King Bhumibol died aged 88 after suffering a long illness. The king was the longest-reigning monarch who was worshiped as a father figure during his 70-year reign.

Oct 14, 2016

India's membership to NSG will help promote nuclear non-proliferation: Japan

Japan continues to support India in its bid for membership to the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Sep 5, 2016

JP Associates spurts 38%, UltraTech Cement hits 52-week high on finalising deal

Shares of JP Associates and UltraTech Cement jumped on the BSE on Tuesday in response to the companies finalising the cement deal.

Jul 5, 2016

India to join Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as full-time member

India, Pakistan and Iran currently hold observer status in the 15-year old Eurasian bloc seen as a counterweight to NATO.

Jun 21, 2016

Sensex ends flat after volatile trading; JP Associates top gainer, Bhushan Steel up 11.52%

JP Associates gained 15.57 percent and closed at Rs. 7.94 on the BSE.

Jun 14, 2016

Pak Army chief Raheel Sharif confirms death sentence of 11 Taliban terrorists

They were convicted on charges of terrorism, kidnappings, attacks on civilians as well as assaults on police and army officers.

May 4, 2016

Number of executions worldwide touched 25-year high in 2015: Amnesty report

In 2015, 1,634 people were executed in 25 countries, with China, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. topping the list.

Apr 6, 2016

Nagpur Metro gets Rs 3,800 crore loan from German development bank KfW

This is expected to be the first "green" metro project in the country, with power coming from rooftop solar panels.

Apr 1, 2016

Andhra Pradesh govt exempts Foxconn from VAT payment for 10 years

The state government has also directed its officials to scout for land near the facility to construct colonies for the workers

Jan 9, 2016

Foxconn to produce 4G handsets for Reliance Jio at Navi Mumbai: Report

The facility will also be used to manufacture handsets for its existing client Chinese Xiaomi, said an official.

Jan 7, 2016

Foxconn likely to invest Rs 25,000 crore in its Gujarat plant: Report

The Gujarat government is also examining the incentives given by the Maharashtra government to Foxconn.

Dec 24, 2015

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