The findings push back on the idea that founders returning from the U.S. and elsewhere are better equipped to build lasting businesses. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/09/tech/homegrown-startups-returnee-talent/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #startups #tech #india #us #siliconvalley
Voters in Bangladesh elect a new government on Feb. 12, but analysts warn their choice is threatened by a coordinated surge of disinformation, much of which originates from neighboring India. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/09/asia-pacific/politics/disinformation-bangladesh-election/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #bangladesh #misinformation #socialmedia #india #ai
Japanese shoemaker Asics expects its India business to grow as much as 35% annually for the next five years as it gains favor with marathoners and recreational runners in the world’s most populous country. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/09/companies/asics-running-shoes-india/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #asics #shoes #india
India and Malaysia pledged to deepen their semiconductor partnership as the Indian Ocean neighbors ramp up trade and security links during a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/08/tech/india-malaysia-semiconductor-modi/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #india #malaysia #narendramodi #anwaribrahim #chipmakers #semiconductors #tech
Indian farmers have expressed concern that New Delhi has made too many concessions to Washington after the two countries brokered a new trade deal that would lower tariffs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/08/economy/indian-agriculture-trump-trade/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #india #agriculture #narendramodi #us #donaldtrump #republicans #trade #tariffs
Bangladesh's elections next week could reshape South Asia's balance of power, as Beijing seeks to consolidate influence and ties with India falter. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/08/asia-pacific/politics/bangladesh-elections-india-china-ties/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #bangladesh #india #china
The U.S. and India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, releasing an interim framework that would lower tariffs, reshape energy ties and deepen economic cooperation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/07/economy/us-india-interim-trade-framework/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #india #us #donaldtrump #trade #tariffs
America remains an indispensable partner as Beijing actively reshapes the international order to suit its one-party priorities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/06/world/middle-powers-reality-check/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #canada #japan #australia #southkorea #europe #us #china #russia #markcarney #donaldtrump #india #chinesecommunistparty #defense
Japan’s health ministry says there is a low risk of a local outbreak of the Nipah virus in the country. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/06/japan/science-health/nipah-virus-japan-risk-low/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #india #nipahvirus #mhlw #health
Andreas Wagner
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Would you please welcome my dear colleague @Jitendrajourno from New Delhi, who is #neuhier and seeks to discover a network of climate related accounts. So let's spread Mastodon to #India!
PS: he's learning Deutsch and once shook hands with Leonardo di Carprio, who's got a grandmother in Castrop-Rauxel. 😉 https://www.newindianexpress.com/author/jitendra-choubey
India’s violent Maoist insurgency — which at its 2013 peak, held considerable influence in 126 districts — appears to be on its last legs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/04/world/indias-maoist-insurgency/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #india #redcorridor #cpi #maoists #naxalbari #narendramodi #tamiltigers
Would you please welcome my dear colleague @Jitendrajourno from New Delhi, who is #neuhier and seeks to discover a network of climate related accounts. So let's spread Mastodon to #India!
PS: he's learning Deutsch and once shook hands with Leonardo di Carprio, who's got a grandmother in Castrop-Rauxel. 😉 https://www.newindianexpress.com/author/jitendra-choubey
Pakistan's decision to boycott its Twenty20 World Cup match against India has drawn widespread support from fans and administrators who hailed the move as a long-overdue stand. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/03/more-sports/pakistan-india-cricket-boycott/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #pakistan #india #internationalcricketcouncil
Michael Graaf
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a #Trump #Modi deal is nothing but two killers chortling over a crime spree
read #ArundhatiRoy if you don't know Modi's history
a #Trump #Modi deal is nothing but two killers chortling over a crime spree
read #ArundhatiRoy if you don't know Modi's history
Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods in exchange for New Delhi halting Russian oil purchases. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/03/world/politics/us-tariffs-india-russian-oil/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #india #oil #donaldtrump #republicans #trade #tariffs #russia #russiaukrainewar
Angela Antunovic
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#AndhraNord #AndhraPradesh #India
‘Great Green Wall’ launched to fortify North Andhra coastline from climate threats
Conceived as a large-scale ecological bio-shield, the project is designed to strengthen natural coastal defences while safeguarding communities, livelihoods, infrastructure and fragile ecosystems
#ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
An ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a bill to ban social media for children, as the world's biggest market for Meta and YouTube joins a global debate on the impact of social media. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/01/asia-pacific/politics/modi-india-social-media-ban-debate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #india #narendramodi #socialmedia #meta #youtube #mentalhealth #facebook #alphabet #x
I would not be surprised if the terrorists had connections to #Afghanistan 🇦🇫 as the government has yet to bring the entire territory fully under their control.
But I would be surprised if #India 🇮🇳 was somehow directly involved as the latter has a military, special forces & nukes. Also, such actions would easily trigger another war, which neither side wants.
👉🏾 #Pakistan 🇵🇰 says it has killed 145 'Indian-backed terrorists' in Balochistan after deadly attacks https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/pakistan-killed-145-indian-backed-terrorists-balochistan-after-129752209
Angela Antunovic
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#Pakistan becomes latest Asian country - following #India, #Malaysia, #Thailand, #Singapore, Hong Kong, #Indonesia and #Vietnam - this month to introduce airport entry screening checks for deadly #Nipah virus, know to have a 40% mortality rate.
Two have died in India, to date.