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India PM Modi opens strategic railway in contested ‘crown jewel’ Kashmir
The Straits Times
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June 6, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6 opened a strategic railway line to Kashmir he called “the crown jewel of India”.PHOTO: EPA-EFE SRINAGAR - Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first visit to Kashmir on June 6 since a conflict with...
Japan Trials First Full-Flat Sleeper Bus
JAPAN Forward
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June 7, 2025
Japan's first trial run of a highway bus with full-flat seats is now underway, aiming to challenge the common view of night buses as cramped and tiring. The seats were jointly developed by Kochi-based operator Kochi Ekimae Kanko, a local...
India is a key strategic partner for Kazakhstan; DPM calls for increasing Indian FDI
The Economic Times
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June 6, 2025
Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu affirmed India’s role as a key strategic partner and outlined a vision to triple bilateral trade, expand energy and digital cooperation, and invite Indian investment in...
Japan, US yet to find common ground on tariffs but want quick deal
The Mainichi
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June 7, 2025
Japan's chief tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa speaks to reporters after holding talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington on June 6, 2025. (Kyodo) WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Japan and the...
India Post Launches ‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code’ for Smarter Addressing
Chennai Vision
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June 7, 2025
By Chennaivision in Business News, Chennai News, National News, News June 7, 2025 In a major stride towards digital transformation and accurate location identification, Indian Postal Services has officially launched two new citizen-centric...
Japan, U.S. yet to find common ground on tariffs but want quick deal
Kyodo News+
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Japan and the United States have "yet to find common ground" on tariff issues, Tokyo's top negotiator said Friday, indicating that there remain many differences between the sides, but they still aim to clinch a win-win deal in mid-June. After...
Chinese ships at WPS unmasked
Manila Standard
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June 6, 2025
CHINA’S deployment of research and survey vessels in the disputed West Philippine Sea is at the core of its maritime gray zone strategy, allowing Beijing to assert control, gather intelligence, and expand its presence while avoiding direct...
India mulls rare earth mineral exploration with 5 Asian nations
Nagaland Post
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June 6, 2025
India and five Central Asian countries on Friday expressed interest in joint exploration of rare earth and critical minerals, as New Delhi aims to reduce dependence on shipments from China, which has curbed the exports of rare earth materials. It...
India News | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Plants Tree in Pant Park; Participates in Swachhata Abhiyan
Latestly
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June 7, 2025
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 7 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami planted a tree in Pant Park this morning during his stay in Nainital and administered the oath. The Chief Minister also participated in cleaning...
India News | A Journey to Remember and Big Boost to Connectivity: PM Modi After Inaugurating Chenab Rail Bridge
Latestly
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June 7, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): After inaugurating much-awaited and world's highest railway arch bridge over the river Chenab during his day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that today's development...
India’s Defence Boom: 3 explosives makers are scaling up rapidly. Add to your watchlist?
Financial Express
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India’s defence manufacturing ambitions are no longer limited to large public sector companies. A new set of players in the explosives segment — critical for ammunition, propellants, and missile systems — is quietly gaining ground. As government...
China “Challenging” U.S. Navy Warships With Submarine-Launched AI-Enabled Torpedoes; World’s Biggest Navy Getting Smarter, Deadlier
The Eurasian Times
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June 7, 2025
If China’s advanced submarines were not enough, the torpedos fired by them are set to become faster and smarter with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), making it much harder for the enemy submarines to dodge during a conflict....
China's market remains a magnet for foreign investment: FM spokesperson
United News of Bangladesh
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A foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday that regardless of external challenges, China's manufacturing continues to be essential worldwide, and its market will always be a magnet for foreign investment, a foreign ministry spokesperson said...
China ramps up military activity near Taiwan: 34 aircraft, 8 naval vessels, 1 ship detected
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 7, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], June 7 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected 34 sorties of Chinese aircraft, eight Chinese naval vessels and one official ship operating near its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Saturday. Out of 34,...
Japan trade negotiator says progress made in US tariff talks
Channel News Asia
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TOKYO: Japan had made some progress in a fifth round of trade talks with United States officials aimed at ending tariffs that are hurting Japan's economy, Tokyo's chief tariff negotiator said. "Tariffs have already been imposed on autos, auto...
China Focus: Global visitors embrace China's diverse charms, visa-free policies
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, June 7 (Xinhua) -- On her first trip to China, 22-year-old Isabel from Switzerland planned a packed three-week journey to immerse herself in the country's stunning scenery and dynamic culture. "I am trying to do a lot," said Isabel. Her...
China’s export growth seen slowing in May despite U.S. tariff relief
Profit by Pakistan Today
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June 6, 2025
BEIJING:Growth in China’s exports likely slowed in May despite a lowering of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, as the fallout from the unresolved trade war and ongoing uncertainties in Sino-U.S. relations weighed on shipments. Outbound shipments are...
Japan trade negotiator Akazawa says he made progress in US tariff talks
Yahoo Finance
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By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan had made some progress in a fifth round of trade talks with U.S. officials aimed at ending tariffs that are hurting Japan's economy, Tokyo's chief tariff negotiator said. "Tariffs have already been imposed on...
China demonstrates coast guard capability with move toward high seas patrols
Japan Times
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June 7, 2025
Sydney – China is taking further steps toward high seas boarding of fishing boats in the Pacific for the first time, risking tensions with Taiwanese fleets and U.S. Coast Guard vessels that ply the region, Pacific Islands officials said. The...
Japan approves 20 trillion yen plan for disaster-resilient infrastructure
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 7, 2025
Tokyo [Japan], June 7 (ANI/WAM): The Japanese government on Friday approved a plan to enhance the disaster resilience of the country's infrastructure over the next five years, with the project expected to cost more than 20 trillion yen (USD 139...