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Freed activist Paul Watson vows to 'end whaling worldwide'

Animal rights activist Paul Watson, freed this week from detention in Denmark, vowed on Saturday to end whale hunting worldwide and to stop Japan if it tried to resume whaling in the Southern Ocean. "One way or the other we are going to end whaling worldwide," Watson told reporters in central Paris where several hundred supporters had gathered to greet …

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9 hours, 20 minutes ago

IIT Delhi placements start strong with 1200 offers, 50 of them international

India Today

The placement season at IIT Delhi for the academic year 2024–25 has commenced on a highly positive note, with students receiving over 1,200 job offers, including pre-placement offers. These include industry giants such as American Express, Barclays, BCG, BlueStone Jewellery & Lifestyle Private Limited, Deutsche India Pvt Ltd, Goldman Sachs, Google, Graviton Research Capital, Intel India, Meesho, Micron Technology, Microsoft, …

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18 hours, 22 minutes ago

Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker

Al Jazeera

Plans, which include Mitsubishi, announced as Japan tries to gain foothold in electric vehicle market. Japan’s Honda and Nissan are planning a merger, which would create the world’s third-largest carmaker as the industry pivots away from fossil fuels. Honda, currently Japan’s second-largest carmaker, is widely viewed as the only national partner able to rescue Nissan, which has struggled since former …

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1 day, 8 hours ago

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

Deccan Chronicle

Washington: Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. The Panama Canal, which was completed by the United States in 1914, was returned to the Central American country under a 1977 deal signed by Democratic …

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1 day, 9 hours ago

Six killed in Nelamangala Highway crash, including tech CEO, family

Deccan Chronicle

A devastating accident on the National Highway in Nelamangala, Bengaluru, claimed the lives of six individuals, leaving behind a scene of horror. The victims, including Chandram Yegapagol, a 46-year-old tech CEO, and five of his family members, died instantly in the collision. Yegapagol, who resided in Bengaluru’s HSR Layout, was the CEO and managing director of IAST Software Solutions, a …

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

Deccan Chronicle

WASHINGTON: Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. The Panama Canal, which was completed by the United States in 1914, was returned to the Central American country under a 1977 deal signed by Democratic …

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2 days, 18 hours ago

A taste of 1789 Japan

LA Times

A meal out of history, babka love, Christmas Caesar, Kismet’s cheesy pickle-and-greens dip, ranking the best and worst chicken tenders, a Somni sneak peek, why Trump’s no-tax-on-tips may not help many restaurant servers and a note about illnesses following the 101 Best Restaurants in L.A. party. Reading from the family’s diaries, she described the preparations for the visit, and the …

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2 days, 22 hours ago

Sugano’s resume is impressive, and the Orioles hope the 35-year-old RHP has plenty in the tank

Associated Press

When Tomoyuki Sugano took the mound in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, pitching for Japan against the United States, it was a pretty good preview of what the major leagues might feel like. “That really solidified feelings of wanting to pitch in the big leagues one day.” Now Sugano is on his way to the majors, although he’s …

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3 days, 3 hours ago

US military orders new safety guidelines for key Osprey part after near-crash

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The military has ordered new safety guidelines for a key part in all Osprey aircraft after a recent accident revealed the same problem that caused a fatal crash in Japan last year. During a Nov. 20 flight involving a CV-22B Osprey in New Mexico, the crew received warnings that the metal gears inside the aircraft’s transmission, known as …

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3 days, 3 hours ago

King Charles makes a wry joke about his health as it's confirmed his cancer treatment will continue into next year

Daily Mail

Charles met Caroline again outside the community hall in east London today King Charles made a wry joke about his health this afternoon amid reports his cancer treatment will continue into next year. The monarch, 76, spoke to Caroline Akuffo outside Waltham Forest Town Hall in east London, who presented him with the old picture The then-Prince of Wales met …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Sleeping pods built at Prayagraj Railway Station for travellers

India TV News

Mahakumbh 2025: To ensure comfort to travellers, sleeping pods are being built at Prayagraj Railway Station ahead of the religious congregation. Indian Railways, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation, has undertaken a project to elevate railway tracks to remove level crossings before next year's Maha Kumbh. The Caretaker of the sleeping pods at Prayagraj Railway Station, Vishwajit …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Japan inspects US air base over chemical leaks

China Daily

TOKYO -- Japanese authorities have conducted an on-site inspection of the US Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo over the possibility that water contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances overflowed from the base, local media reported Friday. The inspection came two months after the US military informed the Japanese side that the water containing PFAS synthetic chemicals had leaked from …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Kolkata’s Behala Art Fest aims to connect aesthetics with the ordinary

The Hindu

This is a show that aims to drag art out of galleries onto the streets to make it accessible to people who would otherwise never imagine stepping into the hallowed halls where it is usually displayed. The Behala Art Fest — perhaps the only event in Kolkata named after a neighbourhood — begins on Friday, completing five years with this …

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4 days, 5 hours ago

Britain’s Draper withdraws from Davis Cup tie against Japan and United Cup

The Hindu

Jack Draper confirmed Thursday he has withdrawn from both the United Cup and Great Britain’s Davis Cup clash with Japan because of a hip injury. Draper had been due to fly to Australia on Monday before partnering with Katie Boulter for Britain at the United Cup, an international mixed team tournament in Sydney starting on December 30. “As I work …

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4 days, 7 hours ago

Indian sports wrap, December 19: Kerala beats Odisha in Santosh Trophy 2024; Rider Raju makes Asian Continentals

The Hindu

FOOTBALL Santosh Trophy 2024: Kerala beats Odisha to register third straight win Kerala scored its third win in-a-row when it notched up a 2-0 win against Odisha to maintain its position at the top with nine points while Meghalaya recorded its first win in the final round of the 78th Santosh Trophy national football championship at Deccan Arena here on …

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4 days, 7 hours ago

Jack Draper pulls out of United Cup and Davis Cup tie with hip injury

The Independent

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4 days, 10 hours ago

Japan breaks annual visitor record with 33.4 million in just 11 months

The Independent

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4 days, 13 hours ago

Stock market today: Wall Street ends little changed after giving up a big morning gain

Associated Press

NEW YORK — An early rebound for U.S. stocks on Thursday petered out by the end of the day, leaving indexes close to flat. The S&P 500 edged down by 0.1% following Wednesday’s tumble of 2.9% when the Federal Reserve said it may deliver fewer cuts to interest rates next year than earlier thought. The computer memory company’s revenue fell …

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4 days, 16 hours ago

Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle Advance to English League Cup Semis

Deccan Chronicle

Arsenal, Newcastle and Liverpool advanced in the English League Cup on Wednesday to ensure a heavyweight lineup for the semifinals.Gabriel Jesus scored a hat trick — including a crucial second goal from an offside position — as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 3-2 to reach the last four for the first time since the 2021-22 season.Liverpool kept alive its title defense …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

Holi 2024 celebrations under Lunar Eclipse: Significance and timings

India Today

Many people across the world attach great spiritual significance to the occurrence of lunar eclipses, especially in astrology. It's worth noting that this particular lunar eclipse won't be visible in India, so the associated inauspicious period is not relevant for people living there. The first lunar eclipse of 2024 will take place on Monday, March 25th, and will last approximately …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

India-Japan academic partnership: IIT Bombay and Tohoku University collaborate on research

India Today

IIT Bombay has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tohoku University, Japan, to launch the IIT Bombay-Tohoku University Joint Academic & Research Programme. The MoU was exchanged by Dr Sharad Kumar Saraf, Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT Bombay, and Professor Shireesh B Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay, with Professor Teiji Tominaga, President of Tohoku University. Tohoku University …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

Global pop group XG debuts on US Billboard Charts with mini album AWE

India Today

XG, the hip-hop and R&B-inspired girl group, continues to make waves internationally with their latest mini-album, AWE. The album debuted at number 175 on the US Billboard 200 chart dated December 21, marking the group’s first entry on this list. In an equally impressive achievement, AWE secured the No 1 position on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart, which showcases emerging artists …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

China Daily

Tourists from Russia visit the Bund in Shanghai on Dec 4. CHEN HAOMING/XINHUA Surging interest He Laiqiang, who runs the travel consultation service Sada International in Osaka, Japan, said the policy to resume and also extend visa-free entry is long overdue and will help open up the Japanese outbound tourism market. China has already done a good job in promoting …

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Reduced logistics costs to aid trade

China Daily

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY China has unveiled a clear roadmap to drive down logistics costs, a strategic move that officials and analysts said is crucial for enhancing the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry, and strengthening the foundation of the country's real economy as a whole. China's total logistics costs accounted for 14.4 percent of its GDP last year, while the ratio …

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Freed activist Paul Watson vows to 'end whaling worldwide'

IIT Delhi placements start strong with 1200 offers, 50 of them international

Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

Six killed in Nelamangala Highway crash, including tech CEO, family

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

A taste of 1789 Japan

Sugano’s resume is impressive, and the Orioles hope the 35-year-old RHP has plenty in the tank

US military orders new safety guidelines for key Osprey part after near-crash

King Charles makes a wry joke about his health as it's confirmed his cancer treatment will continue into next year

Mahakumbh 2025: Sleeping pods built at Prayagraj Railway Station for travellers

Japan inspects US air base over chemical leaks

Kolkata’s Behala Art Fest aims to connect aesthetics with the ordinary

Britain’s Draper withdraws from Davis Cup tie against Japan and United Cup

Indian sports wrap, December 19: Kerala beats Odisha in Santosh Trophy 2024; Rider Raju makes Asian Continentals

Jack Draper pulls out of United Cup and Davis Cup tie with hip injury

Japan breaks annual visitor record with 33.4 million in just 11 months

Stock market today: Wall Street ends little changed after giving up a big morning gain

Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle Advance to English League Cup Semis

Holi 2024 celebrations under Lunar Eclipse: Significance and timings

India-Japan academic partnership: IIT Bombay and Tohoku University collaborate on research

Global pop group XG debuts on US Billboard Charts with mini album AWE

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

Reduced logistics costs to aid trade