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How Japan is treating radioactive water from Fukushima plant before releasing it into Pacific Ocean

China has termed move 'selfish', while North Korea called it crime against humanity & Hong Kong said release of treated radioactive water into Pacific Ocean risks food safety.

Japan says seawater radioactivity near Fukushima below limits after treated water discharge

Discharge of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima plant into Pacific Ocean sparked protests within Japan & neighbouring nations while prompting China to ban aquatic product imports 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.

Japan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear plant into ocean

The plan, approved 2 years ago by the Japanese government, has faced criticism from local fishing groups, who fear reputational damage and a threat to their livelihood.

Fadnavis in Japan for 5-day visit, expected to seek investment for big-ticket projects

Deputy CM of Maharashtra was welcomed by members of Indian diaspora. 'Just the way my family welcomes me home, the same way I got welcomed in Japan,' he wrote on X.

11 million labour shortage by 2040—How gender inequality is hindering Japan’s economic growth

From 1945 to 1991, a period which economists refer to as the economic miracle years, most Japanese women were isolated from the leadership career path.

US, Japan and South Korea condemn ‘dangerous and aggressive actions’ by China

On Friday, Biden welcomed the South Korean & Japanese leaders at Camp David as the three countries seek to project unity in the face of China's rise and North Korea's nuclear threats.

US President Joe Biden hope for deepen relations with S.Korea and Japan in Camp David

While the summit is unlikely to produce a formal security arrangement connecting the nations' defense, they will agree to a mutual understanding about regional responsibilities.

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MGNREGS needs an overhaul. Sharing fiscal burden with states is not enough

Existing projects that are to be implemented by the states under their budgets should not be financed through MGNREGS outlays. Now, the lack of monitoring can result in such use.

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?