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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.

How Japan is boosting its disaster preparedness

As climate change continues to increase the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, Japan’s proactive approach offers a powerful model for building communities that are more resilient when disaster hits.

On Camera

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

Defence Secretary talks tough—‘will foreclose emergency procurement contracts’ if not delivered in time

Rajesh Singh also spoke about jet engine development to power next gen fighters, saying govt is finalising programme with leading international firm to co-develop 120KN jet engine.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.