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TopicShigeru Ishiba

Topic: Shigeru Ishiba

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba welcomes Modi’s visit, calls for stronger India-Japan ties

At the India-Japan Economic Forum with PM Modi, Ishiba said Japan has boosted ‘Make in India’, adding that Japan’s technology and India’s talent can drive economic cooperation.

Modi in Japan as both countries face Trump’s new world. A look at New Delhi-Tokyo partnership over the yrs

Japan is set to announce intent to double investment target to $68 bn. From defence co-production to economic security initiative, both nations look to deepen ties amid global turmoil.

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.

Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

With rising prices & immigration concerns threatening to weaken PM Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power, Japan's upper house election will be a tight contest.

Japan’s ruling coalition likely to lose majority in upper house election, predict polls

The political uncertainty comes at a critical time for Japan, which must clinch a trade deal with the US before the 1 August deadline to avoid 25% tariffs.

No clear mandate after Japan polls, yen hits three-month low

Incumbent PM Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party & its ally acquired 215 seats, while the main opposition party, the CDJP, won 148 seats. However, both sides fell short of a majority.

Japan gears up for elections on 27 October. What to expect

The incumbent Liberal Democratic Party has been plagued by scandal and Sunday's polls will be an uphill battle for PM Shigeru Ishiba.

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.

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Bengaluru and its inspired incompetence in running things

Bengaluru, which cannot manage its waste or water, has no problem setting up a FASTag system to deduct congestion tax.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.