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To tackle increasing suicide rates during the pandemic, Japan appoints a ‘Minister of Loneliness’

According to the Japan Times, the preliminary figure released by the National Policy Agency showed that 20,919 people died of suicide in 2020, which was 750 more than the previous year.

From Toshiba to Sony: 12 Japanese companies to snub China for the forcible employment of Uyghur Muslims

12 Japan companies have decided to cease business deals with Chinese firms involved in forced labour of Uyghur Muslims

Almost 70 representatives from G7 nations pen letter to their leaders, urge them to take ‘allied action’ against China: Details

The G7 countries include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Japan finds new strain of coronavirus in passengers arriving from Brazil

Japan's health ministry said its tough to immediately determine how infectious the strain is or the effectiveness of current available vaccines against it.

First phase of bullet train may be completed in Gujarat due to slow land acquisition in Maharashtra: Railway Board Chairman

More than 80% of land acquisition for bullet train has been done in Gujarat. However, it is taking time to acquire land in Maharashtra

Curious case of ‘United Nations’ NGO appreciating ‘Kingdom of Mamata Banerjee’ for their Covid-19 work. Here is what we know

An 'international NGO' associated with the 'UN' appreciated the West Bengal govt's efforts for coronavirus. Except, the 'UN' here is not United Nations.

Japan rolls out subsidies plan worth 536 million USD for its companies shifting manufacturing facilities from China

The Japanese government, in another announcement, said that they would also assist additional 30 firms in investing in Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and other southeast Asian countries.

‘Drone boy’ Prathap responds to OpIndia fact-check, fails to prove that he made any drone, received any award- Detail analysis of his responses

‘Drone boy’ Prathap responds to OpIndia fact-check, fails to prove that he received awards, medals for developing drones

China’s ‘Century of Humiliation’: How period between First Opium War in 1839 and victory of CCP in 1949 shapes China’s view about the world

The Chinese claim to Vladivostok is a stark reminder of the extent to which the 'Century of Humiliation' plays a very crucial role in shaping China's foreign policy.

International support for India grows amidst LAC standoff with China, here are key countries opposing expansionist strategies of China

Several countries like USA, France, Japan, Australia, UK etc support India over the border conflict with China, slams China's aggression

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