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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicShinzo Abe

Topic: Shinzo Abe

India, Japan join hands to build infrastructure in other countries

The Indo-Japanese projects include a port in Colombo and infrastructure projects in Bangladesh and Myanmar, says envoy Sanjay Kumar Verma.

India hoped for an Abe. It got a lost decade under Modi

Modi inherited an economy that had been mismanaged for 5 years & proceeded to repair it, only to throw it into chaos in the second half of his term.

‘Not saying it’s not true’: Abe’s cryptic reply on Trump’s Nobel nomination

Did he nominate Trump or didn't he? Japan's PM Shinzo Abe walked a fine line when asked if he nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

World leaders at Davos rush to defend globalisation & multilateralism

Merkel, Abe & China's Wang also call for an end to the trade wars that President Donald Trump has launched.

China reacts guardedly to Japan-America-India partnership

Beijing hopes that such cooperation will promote mutual trust and cooperation in this region and play a constructive role, said China. Beijing: China on Monday reacted...

Navy set to sign logistics & coastal surveillance pacts with 10 Indian Ocean countries

The Indian Navy’s drive follows similar arrangements that India signed with Japan during Modi’s visit, which have been quietly activated.

Modi to Trump, how long will world leaders be in power? A reality check

With 17 world leaders under the microscope, we’ve analyzed public opinion, economic performance and the idiosyncrasies of domestic politics to gauge how long each one might be able to stay in power.

How India stands to gain from the $75 billion currency swap deal with Japan

The agreement was signed during PM Modi’s visit to Japan. Finance minister Arun Jaitley said it reflected the “depth of our deeper economic relationship”.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.