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October 8, 2026 8:20 PM

PM Modi Meets Akie Abe, Recalls Shinzo Abe’s Enduring Contribution to India-Japan Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Mrs Akie Abe, wife of late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in New Delhi and expressed deep appreciation for her enduring association with India. Recalling Shinzo Abe as a dear friend and visionary leader, the Prime Minister said he played a defining role in taking India-Japan relations to new heights. PM Modi also said the inauguration of the Abe Memorial Corridor at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi was a fitting tribute to Shin...

October 7, 2026 9:48 PM

Global leaders hail PM Modi’s 25 years as Head of Government, laud leadership and public service

World leaders from across continents on Wednesday extended warm greetings and congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 continuous years as Head of Government, marking a political journey that began with his assumption of office as Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001 and continued with his taking over as Prime Minister of India in 2014. Leaders from Nigeria, Bhutan, the Philippines, Nepal, Botswana, Belgium, Japan, Dominica, South Korea and Serbia, among others, highlighted...

September 30, 2026 6:32 PM

Asian Games: India storm into women’s hockey final with 2-0 win over South Korea

India assured themselves a medal in women’s hockey at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating South Korea 2-0 in the semifinal in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Wednesday, with goals from Ishika and an own goal helping the unbeaten side book a place in the final. India, who are chasing their first Asian Games gold in women’s hockey since 1982, will face China in the title clash after maintaining their perfect record in the tournament. The Salima Tete-led side dominated possession and territory for la...

September 28, 2026 3:12 PM

Asian Games 2026: India beat Japan 2-1 in women’s squash team event

India defeated Japan 2-1 in the women's squash team event at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday, with Tanvi Khanna sealing the tie after Anahat Singh's five-game defeat to Satomi Watanabe. Joshana Chinappa gave India an early lead with an 11-1, 11-8 victory over Japan's Erisa Sano in the opening match. Anahat was then up against Watanabe, who had beaten the Indian in the opening game 11-8. However, Anahat responded strongly, winning the next two games 11-8 and 11-7 to take a 2-1 lead. Watanabe for...

September 25, 2026 10:53 AM

Asian Games 2026: In-form Indian women hockey team beats Japan 3-1 to register 4th win

The Indian women's hockey team continued its unbeaten run, beating hosts Japan 3-1 to register its fourth consecutive win and virtually seal a semifinal berth at the Asian Games in Kakamigahara on Friday. The Indians scored through Lalremsiami (5th minute), Ishika Chaudhary (30th) and Navneet Kaur (36th). Japan's lone goal was scored by Shiho Kobayakawa in the 46th minute. India will round off their Pool B campaign against Singapore on Sunday. India entered the contest after ...

September 21, 2026 10:54 AM

Japan braces for Typhoon Dujuan, some impact likely at Asian Games venue Aichi-Nagoya

A large typhoon was moving towards East Japan's Pacific Coast on Monday, with the Japan Meteorological Agency warning of heavy rain, strong winds and landslides, Kyodo News reported. Typhoon Dujuan is projected to pass near Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, from the evening to late Monday, as per Japan's weather agency. Downpours stemming from linear rainbands could also take place in the Kanto-Koshin region in the east and Tokai region of Central Japan. The year's 25th typhoo...

September 21, 2026 10:10 AM

Asian Games 2026 preview: India aim to build on record Hangzhou haul in Aichi-Nagoya

India will look to build on their record-breaking medal haul at Hangzhou 2023 when the 20th Asian Games get underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday (September 19), with a strong contingent featuring Olympic medallists and reigning champions across several disciplines. The Games will run from September 19 to October 4, with athletes from 45 countries and regions competing across 43 sports and 469 medal events. Japan will host the continental multi-sport event for the third time, having prev...

September 21, 2026 10:10 AM

Asian Games 2026: Ambassador Nagma Mallick welcomes Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Tokyo

Indian Ambassador to Japan Nagma Mallick welcomed Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in Tokyo on Friday morning. He is visiting Japan to lead India’s delegation to the 20th Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. India will look to build on their record-breaking medal haul at Hangzhou 2023 when the 20th Asian Games get underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a strong contingent featuring Olympic medallists and reigning champions across several disciplines. "Ambassador Mallick w...

September 21, 2026 10:10 AM

Asian Games 2026: Teqball debutant Quimcy Dsouza storms into SFs

Indian teqball debutant Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza continued her impressive campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, securing two wins in the Women’s Singles event to book her place directly in the semifinals on Friday. Quimcy produced a strong comeback in her Group A, Match 2 encounter against Japan’s Yuina Sakamoto, recovering from a 10-12 loss in the opening game to win the next two games 12-11, 13-11 and seal a hard-fought 2-1 victory. The Indian debutant followed it up with a convincing 2...

September 21, 2026 10:09 AM

Asian Games 2026: Indian Men’s Soft Tennis team goes down to Chinese Taipei

The Indian Men's Soft Tennis Team put up a determined fight but suffered a 0-3 defeat against Chinese Taipei in their Preliminary Round, Group C on Friday. India began the tie with the doubles encounter, where Jay Meena and Yogesh Choudhary went down 0-5 against Kai-Wen Yu and Wei-Chieh Lin. In the singles match, Aryan Thakur fought hard but lost 1-4 to Yu-Sang Chang, giving Chinese Taipei an unassailable 2-0 lead. India's Aniket Patel and Om Yadav then featured in the second doubles match bu...