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Drones are used to assist in end number of functions, such as disaster relief, surveillance and spying, mineral exploration, geological surveying, agriculture, archaeology. (Photo: ANI))

Japan bans drones over Olympic, military sites

Current law already bans the flying of drones over key facilities such as the Prime Minister's Office and the Imperial...

17 May 2019 2:55 PM IST

Sex workers in Osaka will be shown the red light as the city seeks to clean up its image before hosting world leaders for the G20 summit in June. (Representational/ AFP)

Japan city to shut red-light zone during G20 summit

Japan will host the G20 summit in Osaka on June 28-29, with Donald Trump and China's President among the world leaders...

16 May 2019 2:54 PM IST

Kardashian announced she was releasing the line of shapewear she had been developing for a year, including both full-body garments as well as two-piece sets in several different colours. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Japan outraged over Kardashian shapewear line 'Kimono'

'Kimono is not underwear': Kardashian's new shapewear line called Kinono irked Japan.

28 Jun 2019 10:49 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian diaspora. (Photo: ANI)

PM addresses Indian diaspora in Japan; reiterates 'Sabka Saath, Sabka...

Prime Minister is in Japan to attend the G-20 summit which would be his first meeting with world leaders.

27 Jun 2019 5:33 PM IST

Tokyo is also one of the most solo-traveller friendly cities along with being the perfect blend of old and advanced. (Photo: Pexels)

Best of Tokyo for solo travellers

Solo travelling in Tokyo? Here are some things you can do.

20 Jun 2019 3:05 PM IST

Gravity signals may play a crucial role in early identification of the occurrence of earthquakes. (Photo: PTI/ File)

Japan: 6.4 magnitude earthquake causes minor tsunami, 16 hurt

The earthquake struck at a late hour in mainly sparsely populated areas so it was not easy to evaluate the damage...

19 Jun 2019 8:48 AM IST

The waves of plastic flooding into rivers and oceans have been causing problems for years, clogging waterways in cities, increasing the risk of floods, and injuring or killing marine animals who ingest or become trapped by plastic packaging. (Photo: AFP)

G20 countries set to seal marine pollution deal

Plastic pollution has become an increasing concern, particularly after bans imposed by some countries on the import of...

16 Jun 2019 6:38 PM IST

Advances in technology mean drones can be controlled from far away using cameras on board, or even programmed to navigate their own way to targets, and back again.

'Don't drink and fly drones,' say Japanese MPs

Drunkenly flying a drone weighing more than 200 grams (seven ounces) could also result in a fine of up to 300,000 yen...

13 Jun 2019 3:01 PM IST

Advances in technology mean drones can be controlled from far away using cameras on board, or even programmed to navigate their own way to targets, and back again.

Don't drink and drone

Drunkenly flying a drone weighing more than 200 grams (seven ounces) could also result in a fine.

13 Jun 2019 12:33 PM IST

A greater participation of MSMEs in developing countries will boost both domestic and global trade because they are crucial for jobs and income generation on which the livelihood of millions is dependent, Goyal said. (Photo: ANI)

Greater participation of MSMEs boosts domestic, global trade: Piyush...

The meeting focused on the ways to promote trade and cooperation among the G20 countries.

9 Jun 2019 11:55 AM IST

Mauritius is compliant with all OECD norms, including the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

G-20 talks trade, finance as Japan readies for Osaka summit

Japan, the world's third-largest economy, is hosting the G-20 for the first time since it was founded in 1999.

9 Jun 2019 11:38 AM IST

According to officials, the train broke down because of skidding wheels and the case is being looked into by engineers. (Photo: ANI)

14 injured as driverless train goes wrong way in Japan

Mikami added that the operator has shut down the line and it was uncertain when services would be resumed.

2 Jun 2019 1:18 PM IST