Japan Advances Full Paddy Utilisation Plan to Bolster Food Security
Japan is advancing a plan to fully utilise all rice paddies as part of a broader food security strategy, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and diversify agricultural production.
Asia Pacific
US and Japan Launch Amphibious Exercises in Okinawa Amid Regional Tensions
U.S. Marines and Japanese forces began a major amphibious exercise in Okinawa on Monday, aimed at strengthening regional defense capabilities amid heightened tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
Australia’s Defense Gap Risks U.S. Strategic Options in Indo-Pacific
Australia's declining defense capabilities and economic vulnerabilities are creating a strategic gap that could force the U.S. to bear greater risks in the Indo-Pacific, according to a new analysis.
MPs to question Singapore Govt on AI ethics, inequality in $155b Budget debate
Singapore lawmakers are set to question the government on AI ethics, inequality, and fiscal strategy as they debate the record $155 billion Budget 2026.
Tripura: BSF Arrests Bangladesh-Based Terror Group Cadre
An armed member of a Bangladesh-based terror group was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura and handed over to local police.
India Condemns Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan During Ramadan
India has condemned Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan during Ramadan, calling the attacks an attempt to deflect from Pakistan's internal issues.
Meghalaya CM Condemns Racial Abuse Alleged Against Northeast Women in Delhi
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has condemned alleged racial abuse against three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi, calling for an end to discrimination against Northeast Indians.
Indian Agencies Bust Kolkata Terror Plot Linked to ISI-Backed Handler
Security agencies arrested Umar Faruk in Kolkata after uncovering his plot to establish a terror base, recruit Bangladeshi nationals and procure local arms for attacks across India. Faruk took orders from Shabir Ahmad Lone, a Kashmir native with ties to Pakistan's ISI and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Modi Blasts Congress for Shirtless Protest at AI Summit in Meerut Speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned Congress leaders Sunday for staging a shirtless protest at India's largest global AI summit, calling it indecent politics that shamed the nation before foreign guests. Speaking at a rally in Meerut, he accused the opposition party of turning a proud international event into a spectacle of nudity.
South Korea Leaders Agree to Pass US Investment Bill by March 9
Senior officials from South Korea's presidential office, government and ruling Democratic Party agreed Sunday to expedite a special law on US investments by March 9. The move follows a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump's global reciprocal tariffs.
Delhi Police File FIR Over Racial Abuse of Arunachal Women in Malviya Nagar
Three women from Arunachal Pradesh reported racial slurs and intimidation from neighbors in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar after dust from apartment repairs fell on the floor below. Police registered an FIR against Harsh Singh and his wife under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for insulting women's modesty, criminal intimidation and promoting enmity.
India’s NHRC Opens Probe into Infant’s Death in Temple Caste Attack
India's National Human Rights Commission registered a case Thursday into the death of a two-month-old infant kicked during a caste-based assault at a temple in Nagarkurnool district. The panel took up a complaint alleging police and state authorities failed to act after the February 21 incident.
Imam Rashidi demands strict action against Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case
Maulana Sajid Rashidi, chief of the All India Imam Organisation, demanded strict legal action against Swami Avimukteshwaranand after a Prayagraj court ordered an FIR under the POCSO Act for alleged sexual abuse of minors. He insisted no revered religious leader stands above the law.
Motorbikes Cause 40% of Bangladesh Road Deaths in January
Motorbike crashes accounted for 40.84 percent of Bangladesh's 586 road fatalities in January, according to a report from the Passengers Welfare Association of Bangladesh. The 209 motorbike accidents represented 37.86 percent of all road crashes that month.
18-Year-Old Ishant Shot Dead by Bike Assailants in Delhi’s Azadpur
An 18-year-old man named Ishant was shot and killed by unidentified assailants on a motorcycle in northwest Delhi's Azadpur area early Sunday. Police responded to reports of the shooting at 2:28 a.m. and rushed him to a hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.