Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi inspected the Delhi Metro subway system on Saturday, a rail project developed with Japanese cooperation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/18/japan/politics/india-subway-backed-by-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #indiajapanrelations #india #rail #tech
Thanks for the warm welcome! Still working Mastodon out and appreciate any tips.
The writers come from Australia. They made a newsletter that only focuses on good news. It's been refreshing to have outlets like that, hope you enjoy. https://fixthenews.com/p/323-iraq-cancer-nancy-drew-the-golden-bfa?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email-restack-comment&r=otj5r&triedRedirect=true
"In 2025, coal-fired electricity generation fell simultaneously in India and China for the first time since 1973. India cut coal power 3% and China 1.6% as record solar, wind and storage additions outpaced rising demand. Together, these two countries account for roughly 40% of global annual CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and industry."
https://fixthenews.com/p/323-iraq-cancer-nancy-drew-the-golden-bfa
In the fields where I have some insight or knowledge, I’m seeing China going for autarky.
Where there are dependencies left, they seem to invest (literally) in financial control, more than military control. Unlike Russia and the US.
Are they preparing for the moment when they have to pull up the bridge because of global events?
Or are they preparing to cause a global event, after which they can’t afford to be dependant on Russia, US, EU and India?
Chip Butty
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#DataForIndia does amazing data driven journalism. Just this piece below made me realize how blessed I was to be born in a developed state and an exception in terms of quality of life.
#DataForIndia does amazing data driven journalism. Just this piece below made me realize how blessed I was to be born in a developed state and an exception in terms of quality of life.
Just finished reading Incarnations: India in Fifty Lives by Sunil Khilnani
Fascinating book that tells the history of India, from pre-history to the early aughts through 50 mini biographies.
Khilnani isn't afraid to punch sacred cows, but his love of India and it's history, and fascination with it's characters comes through clearly.
I can't rec this book as a general read. It assumes at least a certain base level knowledge of India and its history. But if you are familiar with the terms 'Mughal', 'caste', 'Rajput', and 'the Raj' you'll probably do fine.
I'll definitely keep an eye out for more of Khilnani's work, and if you are generally familiar with India's history and looking for a moderately in depth read on the past 5,000 years, this is a good place to start.
India is proposing requiring smartphone makers to share their source codes with the government and make several software changes as part of a raft of security measures, prompting behind-the-scenes opposition. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/12/tech/india-smartphone-source-code-security/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #india #smartphone #tech #privacy #apple #samsung #google #xiaomi #narendramodi
Angela Antunovic
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Doesn't make much sense to remove trams because of traffic congestion. Will only make it worse!
#kolkata #india #tram #trams https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/melbourne-tram-enthusiasts-fight-to-save-kolkata-tram-network/106204938
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The recent SIM binding order by the Indian government is a disproportionate move for its goals. It will erode user privacy, making sharing smartphones impractical, and impact multi-device use, among other things.
As we are based in #India, we will have to abide by the laws and therefore, need to implement it. That said, we don't agree with the order and are preparing to challenge it in Kerala High Court. Learn more by reading our post
The recent SIM binding order by the Indian government is a disproportionate move for its goals. It will erode user privacy, making sharing smartphones impractical, and impact multi-device use, among other things.
As we are based in #India, we will have to abide by the laws and therefore, need to implement it. That said, we don't agree with the order and are preparing to challenge it in Kerala High Court. Learn more by reading our post
Doesn't make much sense to remove trams because of traffic congestion. Will only make it worse!
#kolkata #india #tram #trams https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/melbourne-tram-enthusiasts-fight-to-save-kolkata-tram-network/106204938
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Authorities in Kolkata trying to shutdown India's last tram network to make more space for cars.
Authorities in Kolkata trying to shutdown India's last tram network to make more space for cars.
India’s aviation industry is poised for a reckoning after crises at its two dominant carriers exposed cracks in the booming market and forced government intervention. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/06/companies/crises-india-airlines-aviation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #aviation #india #airlines #airaccidents
Strike for social security benefits, assured wages, and comprehensive labour protections for platform workers.
Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT)
Gig and Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU)
Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU)
#gigworkers #India #LabourMovement #Organize #Solidarity #Strike #Unions #WorkingPoor
India’s capital recorded its worst pollution in nearly a decade this winter, sparking rare public protests and criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party over its handling of the air quality emergency. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/02/asia-pacific/science-health/delhi-air-pollution-anger/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #sciencehealth #india #newdelhi #pollution #narendramodi #bjp #smog
Jess Mahler
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The Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers has called for a strike on New Year's Eve.
Gig Workers, Zepto, Blinkit, Instamart, Swiggy, Zomato: Delivery Workers' Strike: Survey Highlights Low Wages, Other Challenges