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TopicFukushima nuclear power plant

Topic: Fukushima nuclear power plant

‘There’s legitimacy’: US ambassador to Japan visits Fukushima, expects US support in seafood ban

Japan started releasing Fukushima treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean last Thursday, prompting China to impose a blanket ban on Japanese aquatic products.

‘No plans to boost funds’, Japan on reputation damage from Fukushima water release

It started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean from 23 August after which China imposed a ban on sea food from Japan.

Japan tells its citizens in China to ‘keep a low profile’ after Fukushima treated water release

China has for months called Japan's decision to release the water selfish and harmful to the environment and human health.

China salt maker asks people to not panic buy after Japan’s Fukushima discharge

Despite firm opposition from Beijing, Japan has begun discharging treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant.

North Korea criticises Fukushima water release, calls it ‘unforgivable crime against humanity’

Plant operator Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) said the release began at 1:03pm local time (0403 GMT) and it had not identified any abnormalities.

Hong Kong tightens inspection of vegetable imports from Japan, expands controls beyond seafood

Tokyo said it would begin Fukushima water release some time this summer, and received backing from the International Atomic Energy Agency for the plan earlier this month.

Hong Kong to ban seafood imports from 10 Japanese prefectures if Tokyo releases nuclear water

A ban would include imports of all live, frozen, refrigerated, dried or otherwise preserved aquatic products, sea salt, and unprocessed or processed seaweed.

South Korea says Japan’s plan to release Fukushima radioactive water meets standards

Japan has faced opposition to its plan, both at home and abroad, including from South Korea, despite assurances that the water is safe after being filtered to remove most isotopes.

UN nuclear watchdog chief Grossi hints at disagreement among Fukushima plant report experts

Japan has blasted the IAEA’s report saying the watchdog should not be endorsing a plan which poses risks to marine life and human health.

UN watchdog to submit crucial report on Fukushima water release in Japan

Japan plans to release 1.3 trillion tonnes of water used to cool the fuel rods of the Fukushima plant damaged by a massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011.

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We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.