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Chinese President Xi extends condolences to President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi over Air India plane crash
The Economic Times
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June 13, 2025
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday extended condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the loss of lives in the plane crash at Ahmedabad. At least 265 people were killed on Thursday when the...
India makes positive strides in populist demands of citizens, finds survey
The Indian Express
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June 13, 2025
India has made significant progress in some of the key aspects of populism by meeting with the expectations of the citizens, according to the 6th edition of Ipsos Populism Report. The report surveyed 31 countries tracking down how people around...
Schoolchildren burst into brilliant Welsh national anthem at Japanese train station
Wales Online
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June 13, 2025
Japanese high school students produced an impressive version of Wales' Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau ahead of this summer's Test series between the two nations. Matt Sherratt's Welsh side will face the Brave Blossoms in two Tests next month, with the...
China builds giant radio telescope to meet needs of scientific observation
The Standard
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China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) in southwest China's Guizhou Province. [Xinhua] China is building a giant radio telescope in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The main tower of the telescope...
Japan introduces universal artificial blood that helps save lives; here’s how
The Times of India
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Japanese scientists have developed a universal artificial blood substitute that can revolutionize global healthcare and address critical blood shortage challenges. Artificial blood is an invention, which serves as a substitute for real blood. With...
India Ranks 131st Out of 148 in Global Gender Gap Index 2025 with 64.1% Score, Trails Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal & Sri Lanka
The Logical Indian
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June 13, 2025
India has slipped to 131st position out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2025, released on June 12, 2025. With an overall parity score of just 64.1%, India ranks among the lowest in South Asia, trailing behind...
Japan draws up 100 bil. yen policy to attract foreign researchers
Kyodo News+
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The Japanese government unveiled on Friday a 100 billion yen ($700 million) policy package designed to attract foreign researchers, some of whom may have joined the exodus of talent from the United States due to research funding cuts. The measures...
India ranked along with Pakistan and Sudan in Global Gender Gap Index 2025, slips to ... rank
DNA India
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India has slipped to 131st place out of 148 countries in the Gender Index 2025. It has been clubbed with Pakistan, Sudan, Egypt and Iran. Women's Participation In Labour Force In India (File Image) Despite the rise in economic participation and...
India donates rice and maize to mitigate drought effects
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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India donated 1,000 metric tonnes of rice and maize towards Namibia's drought relief programme. This is in support of Namibia's efforts to achieve food security, reduce poverty, and enhance the quality of life for all citizens. At the donation...
Chinese-backed militia safeguarding new rare earth mines in Myanmar
Mining Technology
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June 13, 2025
A Chinese-backed militia has taken control of new rare earth mines in eastern Myanmar, according to a Reuters report, citing sources. China, which dominates the processing of heavy rare earths, relies on Myanmar for the raw materials needed to...
Asean poised for major global economic role, but challenges remain, experts say
The Malaysian Star
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June 13, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR/MANILA (Xinhua) -- Asean could emerge as the world's fourth-largest economy in the coming decades, experts say, but the regional bloc must accelerate integration, strengthen institutions, and adapt to global shifts to realize this...
China evacuates tens of thousands before being battered by Typhoon Utip
BGNES
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June 13, 2025
Authorities in China's Hainan island have evacuated tens of thousands of people, closed schools and suspended rail transport ahead of the expected landfall of Typhoon Utip, Xinhua reports. More than 16,000 people have been relocated from...
China evacuates thousands, halts transport and shut schools as Typhoon Wutip approaches Hainan
Malay Mail
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June 13, 2025
BEIJING, June 13 — Chinese authorities on the southern island of Hainan have evacuated thousands of people, closed schools and halted rail services ahead of the expected landfall of Typhoon Wutip later today, state media said. More than 16,000...
Chinese President Xi Jinping Extends Condolences To Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi Over Massive Air India Crash In Ahmedabad
Free Press Journal
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Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday extended condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the loss of lives in the plane crash at Ahmedabad. At least 265 people were killed on Thursday when the...
India News | Father's Hopes Crushed as Daughter Dies in Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Latestly
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June 13, 2025
Sabarkantha (Gujarat) [India], June 13 (ANI): A father's hope for his daughter to succeed in life through education was crushed after the Ahmedabad plane crash, which killed her along with all others on board except one passenger in Air India's...
China Focus: People evacuated and flights canceled as south China braces for Typhoon Wutip
Xinhua News Agency
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GUANGZHOU, June 13 (Xinhua) -- As Wutip, the first typhoon of the year, approaches, southern Chinese provincial regions have activated emergency response measures, evacuated people to safe places, canceled flights and organized rescue teams....
India 2.0 - Operation Sindoor: The 87 hours that changed India's strategic approach
The Week
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In under four days, India orchestrated a new model of state response—disciplined, integrated, powerfully effective and as a regional stabiliser, with the edifice of the operation resting firmly on the foundation of Atmanirbhar Bharat. It lasted...
India News | Grieving Families Reach Ahmedabad for DNA Identification After Plane Crash
Latestly
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June 13, 2025
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 13 (ANI): As Authorities on Friday continued the process to identify through DNA sampling the deceased in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, grieving members of the families of Air India Flight Crash victims...
India falls two spots in WEF Gender Gap Index, ranks 131
The Hans India
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June 13, 2025
New Delhi: India has ranked 131 out of 146 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, slipping two places from its position last year. With a parity score of just 64.1 per cent, India is among the lowest-ranked...
India Manual Toothbrush Market Competition, Forecast & Opportunities To 2030: How Colgate-Palmolive And Hindustan Unilever Dominate India's Manual Toothbrush Market Amidst Rising Challenges
MENAFN
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June 13, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The India manual toothbrush market is expanding due to rising oral hygiene awareness, government health initiatives, and affordability. Key opportunities include innovating eco-friendly products to align with...