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Blast at Indian pharmaceutical plant claims 17 lives
SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - An explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in Andhra Pradesh, southern India, has resulted in 17 fatalities and injured nearly 40 people. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday at Escientia Advanced Sciences' 40-acre facility in Anakapalli district, marks the state's worst such event in recent years. As of Thursday, rescue operations have concluded, according to a senior state official. The blast is believed to have originated in a chemical re
August 22, 2024 -
India continues to increase imports from China while exports decline
SEOUL, August 16 (AJU PRESS) - India's imports from China are increasing in July while its exports to China have declined, The Economic Times reported Wednesday, citing data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. India's exports to China in the month totaled $1.05 billion, marking a 9.44 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. Imports from China reached $10.28 billion, up 13.05 percent from a year ago. From April to July, data shows that India&rsq
August 16, 2024 -
Indian resident doctors launch indefinite strike after sexual assault of fellow trainee
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - Following the sexual assault and murder of a 31-year-old female resident doctor at a public hospital in India, fellow trainees have initiated an indefinite strike, demanding accountability for those responsible. The incident took place on Friday at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. The victim was reportedly attacked by a hospital staff member after entering a seminar room to rest following dinner. The police discovered eviden
August 14, 2024 -
Netizens divided over India's new law penalizing men for breaking marriage promises after sexual relations
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - India's introduction of a law that imposes up to 10 years in prison and fines on men who promise marriage, engage in sexual relations, and subsequently withdraw from the commitment has sparked mixed reactions among netizens. The law, implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July, replaces India's 164-year-old penal code from the colonial period, according to CNN's report on Saturday. The Indian government reportedly introduced this
August 13, 2024 -
Reliance Industries chief's wife draws attention at Paris Olympics venues
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - Amid India's concerted efforts to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, Nita Ambani, the wife of India's conglomerate Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, has been spotted at various venues during the Paris Olympics. The Ambani family is currently the richest in Asia. Nita Ambani is also a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). According to reports from AP and the Times of India, Nita Ambani met with India's national athlet
August 12, 2024 -
Indian wrestler retires after disqualification for weigh-in
SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - India's leading female wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, has announced her retirement after failing the weigh-in ahead of the finals at the Paris Olympics. Phogat announced her decision to end her career on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday, just a day after being disqualified from the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling final. In her post, translated from Hindi, she said, "My courage is all broken, I don't have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling
August 9, 2024 -
Indian wrestler fails to compete in final due to weight disqualification
SEOUL, August 08 (AJU PRESS) - India's prominent female wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, saw her hopes of contending in the final match at the Paris Olympics dashed due to her failure to make weight. Phogat, who had become the first Indian female wrestler to reach an Olympic final, was scheduled to compete in the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling final on Wednesday. However, she was disqualified for being only 150 grams over the weight limit. Under United World Wrestling rules,
August 8, 2024 -
Viral video captures passenger's fall amid crowd surge
Spirit of Mumbai Kinda Kalesh pic.twitter.com/Y0D8Fzq17M — Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) August 5, 2024 SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - A video of a first-class passenger in Mumbai falling while trying to exit a train amid a crowd forcing their way in has gone viral, with no one coming to his aid. Posted on Monday on X, formerly known as Twitter, the video captures a man struggling to get out as the train stops. As soon as the train arrives, people on the platform rush to boa
August 7, 2024 -
Shackled American woman self-harms in Indian forest: report
SEOUL, August 06 (AJU PRESS) - An American woman found with her feet shackled to a tree in a jungle in India has informed the police that she chained herself and that no one else was involved in the incident, ETV Bharat reported on Tuesday. The 50-year-old was discovered on July 27 in a forest near Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra by a shepherd. The American woman told the Sindhudurg police on Saturday that she had brought three locks and iron chains with her and used one set t
August 6, 2024 -
India to tighten regulations on alcohol advertising: report
SEOUL, August 5 (AJU PRESS) - India is reportedly planning to increase its regulations on alcohol advertising beyond banning direct alcohol promotions to include restricting surrogate advertisements. Reuters reported advertisements that could be mistaken for tobacco or alcohol ads will be prohibited in the future under new rules. In addition, restrictions will apply to advertisements for products that could reveal alcoholic beverage brands. Companies cannot use labels, designs, patt
August 5, 2024
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Sharp unveils electric vehicle prototype with living room-like interior
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Samsung's 'Galaxy Watch5' used in civilian spacewalk Project
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SK Group provides $300,000 for Vietnam's typhoon recovery
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China's updated law emphasizes enhanced national defense education in schools
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N. Korea fires multiple SRBMs into East Sea
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Autonomous robot collects recyclables and patrols in Seoul park
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Blinken heads to Egypt for a new cease-fire proposal
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Chinese lieutenant general calls for enhanced risk management between China and U.S.
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Yamaha Motor CEO wounded in alleged knife attack by daughter
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Viet Nam's GDP growth forecast slashed by 0.15 percent following Typhoon Yagi's $2 billion damage