Death toll from earthquake in Japan rises to 128

Tokyo, Jan 7 (UNI) The death toll from a powerful earthquake and a series of aftershocks that hit Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture on New Year’s Day has risen to 128, Japanese media reported on Sunday. At least 560 people were injured and 222 others remain unaccounted for, the Kyodo news agency reported. On Monday afternoon, a…

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Maldives govt. distance itself from derogatory remarks against PM Modi, call its personal views

New Delhi, Jan 07 (UNI) The government of Maldives on Sunday “denounced” the statement made by its politicians on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Lakshadweep, saying “These opinions are personal and do not represent the views of the Government of Maldives.” In an official statement, the Maldive government said, “The freedom of expression…

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