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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India’s para-athletes after they won a record 114 medals at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan, finishing fourth overall. India’s tally included 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals, surpassing its previous best

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park is preparing to welcome kangaroos, wallabies, ring-tailed lemurs and cassowaries from Vantara. The zoo has arranged facilities for the new arrivals, while a pair of zebras is also planned for the city’s wildlife collection.

Hollywood star Tom Cruise said his passion for filmmaking stems from his interest in people, life and art rather than money. In Tokyo, he promoted his upcoming film Digger, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, and thanked Japanese fans for their support

A Japanese delegation visited GHMC headquarters on Monday as the Hyderabad–Miyoshi Sister City Partnership marked its 20th anniversary. GHMC officials briefed the visitors on the city’s development vision and initiatives, while both sides discussed urban challenges, governance and municipal services

Telangana archer Chikitha Taniparthi received a warm welcome in Hyderabad after winning two gold medals at the Asian Games in Japan. Chikitha thanked her coaches and teammates and said her ultimate goal was to win an Olympic medal.

Japan’s weather agency warned of heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and landslides as Typhoon Dujuan approached the eastern Pacific coast on Monday. The storm was expected to pass near Chiba, disrupting highways and potentially causing bullet train delays and cancellations

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games opened with a colourful ceremony after athletes from India and other nations reported concerns over accommodation, transportation and communication. Organisers now face calls to resolve the early logistical issues as competition begins across multiple sporting disciplines

Indian boxers are undergoing a multinational training camp in Patiala ahead of the Asian Games, with athletes from Iran and the Dominican Republic participating. The squad will train in Nagoya from September 9 before facing strong contenders Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

South Korea attracted a record 2.01 million foreign medical tourists in 2025, up 71.9 percent year-on-year, driven by demand for healthcare services. China and Japan accounted for the largest shares, while Seoul dominated medical tourism spending, particularly in dermatology and plastic surgery

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will amend regulations within two months to address concerns of semiconductor and auto component manufacturers. He also highlighted Semicon 2.0, investment opportunities, simplified BIS rules and stronger India-Japan cooperation in semiconductors, AI and technology

India and Japan will explore joint development in naval shipbuilding and design, leveraging Japan’s technological expertise and India’s production capabilities. The two countries also agreed to strengthen maritime security cooperation, ship repair, naval exercises and information sharing.

Kolhapur shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar overcame financial challenges after her father sold property to fund equipment for her career. The 10m air rifle athlete, winner of the 2024 ISSF World Cup silver medal, is now preparing to represent India at the Asian Games

Hockey India has announced a 15-member sub-junior women's squad for the Women's Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026. The players are attending a coaching camp in Bhopal under coach Rani before travelling to Muscat, Oman, for the continental tournament.

Japanese media highlighted the successful 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, where Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Sanae Takaichi agreed to deepen cooperation on security, supply chains, critical minerals, maritime ties, and defence technology, reinforcing their strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific

India and Japan strengthened their strategic partnership by launching an economic security framework, a defence co-development pact, and major initiatives in energy, semiconductors, quantum technology and bio-gas. The agreements followed talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

India and Japan signed their first defence co-development agreement during the annual summit in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also unveiled initiatives in AI, semiconductors, economic security, energy and the Indo-Pacific, strengthening bilateral strategic ties.

Japan and Sweden shared a 1-1 draw in their final Group F match, with Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga on target. The result sent Japan through as group runners-up, while Sweden advanced to the Round of 32 among the best third-placed teams.

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, disrupting rail services but causing no tsunami threat. Meanwhile, Venezuela was hit by two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5, prompting concerns over possible casualties and extensive structural damage.

Ayase Ueda scored twice as Japan thrashed Tunisia 4-0 in Group F to move closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage. The victory marked the first time an AFC nation scored four goals in a World Cup match.

Daichi Kamada's late equaliser helped Japan secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. The Dutch twice took the lead through Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville, but Japan responded on both occasions.