Sony's Kumamoto semiconductor plant remains shut after Japan earthquake

IANS | July 29, 2026 11:07 AM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Sony Semiconductor Solutions on Wednesday said operations at its Kumamoto Technology Center remain suspended after a powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto region, with the company assessing possible damage to the facility and manufacturing lines.

India emerges as world's second-largest supplier of seafarers

IANS | July 28, 2026 7:45 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India has emerged as the world's second-largest supplier of seafarers, contributing as many as 311,936 maritime professionals to the global shipping industry, according to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026.