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Friday, April 17, 2026
TopicIndia-Japan ties

Topic: India-Japan ties

India awaits Australia’s confirmation for Quad foreign ministers’ meet during Rubio’s May visit

Announced by Sergio Gor last week, this will be Rubio’s maiden visit to the country since assuming office in Jan 2025. New Delhi is waiting for confirmation from Australia, it is learnt.

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

India’s ‘rise up the league table of economies’ & what its ‘changing hues’ signify

Global media also reports on land disputes in India, detailing how they unfolded, and on the colours of the nation.

Calcutta HC’s new address has link to old legacy—an Indian jurist’s name etched in Japan’s history

Calcutta High Court is now at Kolkata's Justice Radhabinod Pal Sarani. Japan has monuments dedicated to the Indian jurist, known for his powerful dissent in the 'Tokyo Trial'.

Japan’s snap election and what it means for India

If Sanae Takaichi truly carries forward Shinzo Abe’s legacy, Japan may finally enter an era of political stability, strategic clarity and meaningful partnerships abroad.

India, Japan wrap up 18th Strategic Dialogue. Talks focus on critical minerals, UNICORN radar

For Japan, diversification of supply chains is important given its rising tensions with Beijing. For India and Japan, focus on ensuring US engagement in the region, says Japanese spokesperson.

Indian diplomacy set for European January with visits by German Chancellor Merz, EU leaders

Foreign ministers of Iran, Japan also likely to visit India later this month. Apart from incoming visits, Jaishankar is currently travelling to France and Luxembourg.

Indo-Pacific security demands a strong India-Japan relationship

Japan’s technological sophistication aligns with India’s growing blue-water reach and central geographic position. Together, they can act as a counterweight to the Chinese navy.

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s first test is on 28 October—her meeting with Trump

Sanae Takaichi is no feminist icon—her views on gender roles and same-sex marriage are conservative—but she is seen as resolute, even hardline, on policy.

Family, teachers back Haryana woman trolled for ‘safe’ in Japan due to Modi’s ‘connections’ remark

While social media users mocked Shivangi Batheja’s emotional remarks after meeting PM Modi in Tokyo, her family & school in Haryana say she has made them proud.

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VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal or Ramesh Chennithala—who’ll be Congress’ CM pick in Kerala?

From a Congress viewpoint, who would be the ideal Chief Minister for Kerala at this point? It should be Shashi Tharoor, given how he ticks all the boxes.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.