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US missile interceptor test a threat to China: Experts

Jun 6, 2017 - 7:10 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

BEIJING (TIP): The successful test of a US missile interceptor has sparked concerns in China as experts said it will break the strategic balance with other nuclear powers and signals preparations for military action against nuclear-armed North Korea The […]

Russian state has never been involved in hacking: Putin

Jun 6, 2017 - 7:03 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

ST PETERSBURG (TIP): President Vladimir Putin insisted June 1 that the Russian state has never engaged in hacking and scoffed at allegations that hackers could influence the outcome of elections in the United States or Europe. But the Russian leader […]

World

US envoy: North Korea is intimidating the entire world

May 19, 2017 - 3:35 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

UNITED NATIONS: US Ambassador Nikki Haley accused North Korea on Tuesday of intimidating the entire international community with its nuclear program, military ability and cyberattacks, and said any country that doesn’t implement UN sanctions is supporting Pyongyang’s actions. “No […]

Asia

Japan cabinet approves bill allowing emperor’s abdication

May 19, 2017 - 2:17 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

TOKYO (TIP): The Japanese government on May 19 approved a one-off bill allowing ageing Emperor Akihito to step down from the Chrysanthemum Throne, in the first such abdication in two centuries. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet signed off […]

Americas

US envoy: North Korea is intimidating the entire world

May 19, 2017 - 1:05 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

UNITED NATIONS: US Ambassador Nikki Haley accused North Korea on Tuesday of intimidating the entire international community with its nuclear program, military ability and cyberattacks, and said any country that doesn’t implement UN sanctions is supporting Pyongyang’s actions. “No […]

Americas

Basquiat painting fetches record $110.5 million at NY auction

May 19, 2017 - 12:49 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): An artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat (zhahn mee-SHEHL’ BAH’-skee-aht) sold for a record $110.5 million at auction in New York. Sotheby’s said the sale of “Untitled” Thursday night in Manhattan was an auction record for the […]

JAPAN SAYS NO BARRIERS TO AUTO IMPORTS AFTER US FIRES TRADE SALVO

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:32 am EST @theindpanorama 0

TOKYO (TIP): Japan on Friday rejected U.S. demands for more access to Japan’s auto market, saying the government has already taken steps to eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers. The rebuff by the government’s top spokesman […]

Alexi Singh Grewal became the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in cycling, at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. Photo: Todd Buchanan

Overseas Indian sportsmen have done their homeland proud

Jan 6, 2017 - 1:34 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

The year 1984 may have been a tumultuous year for the Punjabi community in general and Sikh community. It may not be easy for anyone to put behind the dastardly and tragic events that rocked […]

Japan plans world’s fastest computer:Capable of 130 quadrillion calculations/sec

Nov 26, 2016 - 1:15 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

TOKYO (TIP): Japan plans to build the world’s fastest-known supercomputer in a bid to arm the country’s manufacturers with a platform for research that could help them develop and improve driverless cars, robotics and medical […]

North Korea slams South’s deal with ‘sworn enemy’ Japan

Nov 19, 2016 - 12:13 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

SEOUL (TIP): North Korea lashed out on Nov 17 at a new South Korea–Japan intelligence-sharing accord, accusing Seoul of a gross act of betrayal with the “sworn enemy” of the Korean people. The deal to […]

Business & Economics

NISSAN’S ELECTRIC CAR ON ITS WAY TO INDIA

Nov 19, 2016 - 12:04 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

BENGALURU (TIP): Japan car maker Nissan on Wednesday said that it is working on bringing the much-awaited electric car Nissan Leaf to India, but declined to put a date on it as it believes that […]

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with President-elect Donald Trump in New York, November 17 and said he has had "very candid discussion" with him

Japan’s PM Abe has “very candid discussion” with Trump; says confident can build trust

Nov 19, 2016 - 10:49 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he had a “very candid discussion” Thursday, November 17, with US President-elect Donald Trump. The pair met in New York in an “unofficial” capacity, Abe told […]

PM Modi meets Japanese Emperor Akihito; to hold talks with Shinzo Abe, 12 pacts include N-deal likely

Nov 12, 2016 - 10:56 am EST @theindpanorama 0

TOKYO (TIP): Ahead of 11th India–Japan annual summit in Tokyo today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japanese Emperor Akihito during which they discussed how the two countries can strengthen cooperation in several fields and speedy […]

India inks pacts to secure ships beyond its seas

Oct 14, 2016 - 12:36 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI: India is steadily stitching up “white shipping” pacts with different countries for reciprocal exchange of information on merchant vessels to bolster its maritime domain awareness (MDA) and tackle threats emanating from the sea. […]

No injury, but PV Sindhu pulls out of Japan Open

Sep 17, 2016 - 7:49 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

HYDERABAD (TIP): The Olympic silver medallist has pulled out of next week’s Japan Open Super Series. Sindhu was expected to face Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin in the quarterfinals in Tokyo. The lanky shuttler will […]

Japan confirmed Netaji’s death to US within weeks: UK website

Sep 9, 2016 - 7:08 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

LONDON (TIP): Japan had confirmed to the US within weeks about the death of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in a plane crash in Taiwan in 1945, a UK website set up to document evidence on […]

PV Sindhu enters badminton final, assured a medal

Aug 19, 2016 - 5:30 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

RIO DE JANEIRO (TIP):: For the second time in less than 24 hours, India have been assured an Olympic medal. Earlier on August 18, wrestler Sakshi Malik ended nearly two weeks of frustration, disappointment and […]

Dipa Karmakar recommended for Khel Ratna after Olympics performance: Reports

Aug 19, 2016 - 5:24 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

RIO DE JANEIRO (TIP):Two of India‘s 2016 Olympians, gymnast Dipa Karmakar+ and shooter Jitu Rai, have been recommended for this year’s Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, India’s highest honour in sports. The Khel Ratna is […]

UCI appoints Pramod Khargonekar Vice Chancellor for Research

Jul 15, 2016 - 8:59 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

SACRAMENTO (TIP): U.C. Irvine announced that Pramod Khargonekar has assumed the role of vice chancellor for research at the university. The Indian American took over the role at U.C. Irvine June 30. In this position, […]

Honda recalls 784,000 vehicles in Japan over Takata air bags

Jun 11, 2016 - 7:24 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

TOKYO (TIP): Japanese automaker Honda is recalling 784,000 vehicles in Japan due to faulty Takata Corp air bag inflators for front passenger seats. The recall, announced by Honda Motor Co on Thursday, is the latest […]

Prabhala Subash, Uma Swaminathan, Krishnamurthy, Selvaraj and Chari at the book signing event.

Indian American NJ based author releases book in Chennai

May 27, 2016 - 9:13 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

CHENNAI (TIP): Uma Swaminathan, a New Jersey-based community activist and a fighter against injustice in NJ school system last week released her book “Healing with Herbs – Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom for Health and Longevity” at […]

Strong 6.0-magnitude quake hits off Japan coast; no tsunami

Apr 1, 2016 - 6:16 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

TOKYO (TIP): A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan‘s southwest coast today, the US Geological Survey said, but local authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami. The quake hit at 11:39 am (0239 […]

BOEING GETS $440 MILLION ORDER FROM PAPUA NEW GUINEA CARRIER

Feb 19, 2016 - 6:46 pm EST Agencies | Media Reports 0

SINGAPORE (TIP): US aircraft maker Boeing said on February 19 it had won a $440 million deal with Papua New Guinea’s flag carrier Air Niugini for four 737 MAX 8 planes. Announcing the deal along […]

Protecting India’s Trade Interests

Feb 12, 2016 - 1:03 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP) has been signed in Auckland on February 4 by Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the U.S. and Vietnam. Even as it is touted as the […]

FOREIGN FIRMS RUSH TO INDIA’S ONLINE MARKETPLACE

Feb 8, 2016 - 1:45 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW DELHI (TIP): India‘s booming online marketplace business has attracted a new wave of merchants and sellers from countries such as China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore and the US. In fact, thousands of sellers are […]

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