On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and moreOn This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Batt...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
South Africa, in the mid-1800s, planted millions of Australian acacias as a dune fix; 180 years later, that decision is costing the country its rivers and ecosystemA 19th-century solution to coastal erosion in South Africa, planting Australian Acacia trees, has become a major environmental crisis. Thes...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Japan to raise residence permit fees from October 1Japan is set to significantly hike fees for residence permits and permanent residency applications starting October 1, with permanent resid...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
PMO to hold dedicated Japan Business Week: PM Narendra ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced a dedicated Japan Business Week, spearheaded by the PMO, to enhance ease of doing business for Japan...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
India-Japan Summit: PM Modi calls Takaichi his 'younger sister'Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, referring to her as his "younger sister" during their joi...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Zoho's Sridhar Vembu unveils new mission, nearly 6,000 km away from IndiaZoho founder Sridhar Vembu is embarking on a mission to connect rural Indian and Japanese businesses, aiming to revive traditional craftsma...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Japan an important part of India's Act East Policy: Commerce Minister Piyush GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized Japan's crucial role in India's Act East Policy, highlighting joint efforts for a free and open I...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
India-Japan Annual Summit to focus on AI, chips & clean energyThe two countries have identified semiconductors, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, clean energy, and information and communication techn...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Quote of the day by Aesop: 'In a crisis, give help first and then...' Life lessons on action, unsolicited advice, criticism, empathy, personal growth and compassionQuote of the day by Aesop reminds people that helping someone during a crisis should come before offering advice or criticism. The famous l...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Did malaria, not poison, kill the Medici brothers? New DNA evidence answers a 400-year-old mysteryCenturies-old rumors of Francesco de Medici's murder have been debunked by DNA analysis. Scientists discovered that both Francesco and his ...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
No cutting trees yet, 200% stronger wood: Japan’s 600-year-old technique for producing wood is a lesson on sustainable forestryDiscover Daisugi, a 600-year-old Japanese tradition offering premium timber without deforestation. This ingenious method, originating in 14...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Automobiles biggest driver of India's export growth to Japan: ReportIndia's automotive exports to Japan have surged, becoming the primary growth engine and now representing 13% of shipments by FY26, up from ...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Proverb of the day from Russia: 'Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps up quietly from behind...' Russian folk saying on why quiet threats can be more dangerous than obvious onesThe Russian proverb, "Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps ...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
A 1611 Renaissance painting captured a bat eating a bird 400 years before scientists fully documented itA 17th-century painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder may have captured a remarkable natural phenomenon centuries before science confirmed it: ...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Martinelli's 96th-minute stunner rescues Brazil, shocks Japan in thrillerGabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 96th-minute winner as Brazil mounted a thrilling second-half comeback to defeat Japan 2-1, securing a ...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks climb on tech rally, Yen hits 40-year lowAsian stocks surged to their best quarterly gain in 17 years, mirroring Wall Street's tech-led rally. The Japanese yen hit a four-decade lo...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
India-Japan Summit: Deepening economic ties and strategic investment opportunities for next decadePrime Minister Takaichi's visit to India highlights a robust economic partnership, with Japan a key player in India's infrastructure and au...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST