Freedom Edge, an annual drill aimed at bolstering regional peace, was announced days after the dramatic appearance of North Korea, Russia & China’s leaders at Beijing’s military parade.
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.
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said discussions focused on partnership between Indian states & Japanese prefectures in the fields of technology, investment, skills, start-ups & SMEs.
The stricter rules follow a July upper house election in which an opposition anti-immigration party gained support, contributing to the ruling coalition's loss of its majority.
Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force are also exploring possible cooperation in area of ship maintenance in India, says Foreign Secy Misri.
The news platform reported that PM Modi's visit to Japan is scheduled for three days from 29 August, which will be Modi's first visit to Japan since May 2023.
The King will be joined by his wife Queen Camilla, PM Keir Starmer, the Japanese ambassador & veterans for a National Service of Remembrance to pay tribute to those killed.
Tokyo’s trade negotiator urged US officials to ensure a 15% levy on imports isn’t added to existing higher tariffs. Washington would amend order & refund excess duties, he said.
Following a major defeat in last month’s upper house polls, PM Ishiba’s coalition faces pressure from opposition parties to raise spending and slash Japan’s sales tax.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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