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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicIndia-Japan ties

Topic: India-Japan ties

Asian NATO? Why Japan PM’s big new idea won’t shake up foreign policy

One of the most difficult tasks for Shigeru Ishiba, apart from keeping together the divided LDP, will be implementing his foreign policy ideas—if he chooses to pursue them.

India should steer clear of an ‘Asian NATO’. Its strategic flexibility is at stake

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba’s proposal for an Asian NATO stems from his belief that the absence of a collective defence alliance could lead to wars. It’s a step too far for India.

India, Japan discuss strengthening ties in agriculture & food processing

Bilateral talks held in Brazil focused on technology, cold storage, and private investment.

Chandrayaan-3 find not surprising but a win nonetheless & India’s middle class driving up global tourism

Global media also discusses Japan-India 2+2 ministerial meeting in Delhi and Zomato's acquisition of Paytm's ticketing business.

India-Japan 2+2: What Jaishankar, Rajnath focused on during 3rd edition of bilateral dialogue

Jaishankar said foreign, defence ministers of India and Japan also discussed ‘unfolding new avenues for technology, research & industrial cooperation’ in this edition of 2+2 dialogue.

Delhi-Tokyo 2+2 dialogue to counter Beijing & what’s driving India’s ports expansion — global media

Reports also discuss how cycling is transforming lives in Bihar, concerns about women's safety after the Kolkata rape-murder & intentions behind now-withdrawn broadcast bill.

Mission with India to search for water on moon is on track, launch in few years — Japan space agency

Currently, lander for mission is awaiting approval from Department of Space. ISRO is responsible for developing lander for mission, while JAXA is handling rover & launch vehicle.

India and Japan hold 10th round of consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation, and export control

The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in outer space security, conventional weapons, and export control

‘Important that Japan appreciates pace of change in India,’ says External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

On a 3-day visit to Japan, S Jaishankar participated in 1st Raisina Roundtable in Tokyo, where he said that India with its recent transformation is a 'more effective & credible partner'.

‘Deeply anguished’ — Modi writes to PM Kishida after almost 150 earthquakes hit Japan

In a letter to his Japanese counterpart Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Wednesday, Modi says India is 'ready to extend all possible assistance at this hour' to the Asian country.

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One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.