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South Korea, Japan & US to hold joint defence drills against North Korea

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.

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.

PM Modi meets governors of 16 prefectures in Japan, highlights areas of greater collaboration

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said discussions focused on partnership between Indian states & Japanese prefectures in the fields of technology, investment, skills, start-ups & SMEs.

Japan to tighten entrepreneur visa rules, raising capital requirement to 30 million yen and job mandate

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.

On agenda during Modi’s Japan visit, naval cooperation, meetings with political, business leaders

Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force are also exploring possible cooperation in area of ship maintenance in India, says Foreign Secy Misri.

Japan mulls $68 bn investment target for India ahead of PM Modi’s visit: Report

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.

King Charles to head 80th Victory over Japan commemorations

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.

US to remove overlapping tariffs on Japanese goods, says Japan

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.

Hiroshima warns against nuclear weapons as it marks 80 years since atomic bomb

Thousands bowed their heads in prayer at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. US & Israeli delegates also attended the ceremony.

Japan ready to compile extra budget to offset U.S. tariff impact, says PM Ishiba

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.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Trump to sign executive order to rebrand Pentagon, reviving historic ‘Department of War’ name

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Friday renaming the Department of Defence the ‘Department of War’, in...

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

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.