In an exclusive conversation at the NDTV India-Japan Strategic Dialogue, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal discusses the evolving India-Japan partnership, opportunities in trade and investment, semiconductor cooperation, supply-chain resilience, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, and Japan's role in the development of Northeast India. Goyal says Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit could help take the bilateral relationship to the "next level".
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says Japan can play a crucial role in boosting infrastructure, industry and connectivity in Northeast India. Highlighting the region's proximity to ASEAN markets, Goyal said deeper India-Japan cooperation could help transform the Northeast into a gateway for trade and economic engagement with Southeast Asia.
Ayodhya police are intensifying their probe into the Ram Temple donation theft, planning to question accused Ramshankar Yadav, alias Tinnu, in jail. Fresh disclosures suggest Tinnu had a key to the donation counting room, potentially enabling him to manipulate cash offerings. Investigators are also examining claims of unrestricted access to administrative areas due to proximity to a former trustee, and how accused coordinated movements to evade CCTV surveillance during counting.
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A devastating rockfall at a quarry in Ramanagara claimed the lives of seven workers and injured at least six others. The tragedy occurred at Cauvery Crushers when loose boulders collapsed on a group of around 20 men. Families of the deceased, who were migrant workers seeking daily wages, are left heartbroken. Authorities have pledged action against illegal quarrying activities.
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USA secured a spot in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina. However, striker Folarin Balogun made unwanted history, becoming the fourth player to score and get sent off in a knockout match. Despite his red card for an accidental foul, the US team held on for the victory, but Balogun's suspension creates a selection headache for their next game against Belgium.
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India and Japan elevated their trade and strategic ties with a new Memorandum of Cooperation signed during the 16th Annual Summit in New Delhi. Prime Minister Modi welcomed his Japanese counterpart, highlighting shared priorities for a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific. The leaders discussed initiatives to boost Japanese investment in India, aiming for significant growth in capital and company presence, underscoring a strengthened partnership built on trust and shared values.
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Two CRPF inspectors were denied promotion to Assistant Commandant due to tattoos on their right forearms, deemed the saluting limb. The Delhi High Court upheld the decision, clarifying that while tattoos aren't banned, strict rules govern their placement, size, and content. The court ruled that having tattoos removed after being declared unfit doesn't qualify them for the current vacancies, advising them to reapply for future examinations.
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Goa's cabinet has approved the 'Mhajo Flat' initiative, providing essential support for countless flat owners embroiled in longstanding ownership disputes. This program empowers residents to establish cooperative societies, enabling them to secure legal ownership of their homes, even amid builder absence or landowner conflicts. With a minimal fee and stamp duty, this move facilitates rightful ownership and encourages the revitalization of aging properties.
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FIFA hasn't given teams the option to challenge red card offences at the 2026 World Cup, with the decision being called 'bogus' by USA midfielder Weston McKennie
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India remained on top in the Athletics Integrity Unit's (AIU) global list of dope offenders, accounting for 162 names, once again highlighting the huge magnitude of the problem that plagues the country's sporting landscape.
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European champions Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal aim to book their places in the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday as Algeria look to salvage some pride for African football.
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‘Voicemails For Isabelle’ banks heavily on the earnest charms of its leads, and the nostalgia that its breezy, simple story harkens back to
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Alfred Hitchcock once said, “In feature films the director is God; in documentary films God is the director.” A quiz on documentaries
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Universal unveils the final look at Christopher Nolan’s mythological spectacle, showcasing Odysseus’ perilous voyage, legendary monsters, and the cost of war
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Sri Lanka first entered the upper-middle-income category in 2019 before falling back to lower-middle-income status as economic growth slowed and income levels deteriorated
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