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Shigeru Ishiba resigns as Japanese PM: A look at contenders to replace him
World | Sep 07, 2025, 06:59 PM ISTShigeru Ishiba's resignation as Prime Minister following the LDP’s electoral defeat has opened the door for several contenders within the ruling party and beyond.
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Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba steps down to avert turmoil in party after poll loss
World | Sep 07, 2025, 03:24 PM ISTJapan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is stepping down following a significant loss in the July parliamentary elections, Japanese television reported. His resignation reportedly comes after mounting pressure within his own party.
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Chhattisgarh CM Sai returns from Japan and South Korea, paving way for foreign investments
India | Aug 30, 2025, 07:47 PM ISTChhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai returns from a successful tour of Japan and South Korea, securing key foreign investments and industrial development opportunities for the state.
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PM Modi receives rousing welcome from Indian diaspora in China with cultural performances
India | Aug 30, 2025, 09:27 PM ISTPM Modi in China: PM Modi wrapped up his Japan visit, urging stronger India-Japan collaboration, and left for China to attend the SCO summit amid heightened India-US tensions.
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PM Modi gifts Vintage precious stone bowl set with silver chopsticks to Japanese leader
World | Aug 30, 2025, 03:12 PM ISTPrime Minister Modi concluded a two-day visit to Japan. Symbolic gifts showcased India’s artistry, while talks with PM Shigeru Ishiba and Japanese prefectural governors advanced cooperation in semiconductors, innovation, and trade.
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10 trillion yen investment, semiconductors and more: What India gained from PM Modi's Japan visit
World | Aug 30, 2025, 02:06 PM ISTPM Modi Japan Visit: On day 2 of his Japan visit, PM Modi and PM Shigeru Ishiba visited a semiconductor factory in Sendai, which is 300 km away from Tokyo. The two leaders took a bullet train ride to reach Sendai, where PM Modi received a rousing welcome upon his arrival.
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PM Modi Japan visit: PM emplanes for China's Tianjin to attend SCO Summit | Highlights
India | Aug 30, 2025, 02:40 PM ISTPM Modi Japan Visit Live: On Friday, PM Modi held summit talks with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba, after which Japan announced its target to invest 10 trillion yen in India over in next one decade.
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Japan’s E10 Shinkansen bullet trains to be launched in India soon: Check expected deadline
Business | Aug 29, 2025, 10:00 PM ISTShinkansen bullet trains: Manufactured to operate on the Japanese signalling system, these trains will run with faster speeds, greater efficiency and enhanced passenger safety on India’s first high-speed rail corridor.
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Tokyo's iconic SkyTree tower shines in Indian tricolour amid PM Modi's visit to Japan | WATCH
World | Aug 29, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTTokyo's SkyTree tower lit up in the Indian Tricolour to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived in Japan for a two-day visit. The tower is one of Japan's most iconic landmarks and the tallest structure in the country.
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Important for India, China to work together: PM Modi to Yomiuri Shimbun, world's largest newspaper
World | Aug 29, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTPM Modi in Japan asserted that stable, predictable, and amicable bilateral relations between India and China, as two neighbours and the two largest nations on earth, can have a positive impact on regional and global peace and prosperity.
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India, Japan seal 10 trillion Yen investment roadmap for next decade: PM Modi in Tokyo | Video
World | Aug 30, 2025, 06:34 AM ISTPM Modi in Japan: During their discussions in Tokyo, PM Modi and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba emphasised the significance of their partnership not only for their respective nations but also for maintaining global peace and stability.
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Tokyo welcomes PM Modi with Gayatri Mantra: Why listening to it is said to heal the mind
Lifestyle | Aug 29, 2025, 04:35 PM ISTDuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tokyo, he was welcomed with the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra, a powerful and ancient Vedic prayer. This spiritual gesture not only honoured India’s cultural roots but also highlighted the universal belief in the mantra’s healing impact on the mind.
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What is Daruma doll gifted to PM Modi in Japan? All you need to know about the Japanese lucky charm
Lifestyle | Aug 29, 2025, 04:18 PM ISTGifting a Daruma doll to PM Modi reflects the warm and growing relationship between Japan and India. The exchange of such a culturally significant item shows mutual respect and shared values, especially around perseverance, leadership, and vision.
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PM Modi presented Shorinzan's Daruma Doll: Know about Indian connection of Japanese tradition
World | Aug 30, 2025, 06:48 AM ISTPM Modi Japan visit: In modern times, presenting a Daruma doll to dignitaries signifies goodwill, friendship, and shared aspirations for success.
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'India-Japan will together shape ASEAN, Asian century': PM Modi hails ties with Tokyo
World | Aug 29, 2025, 12:50 PM ISTPM Modi's address projected a message of optimism and opportunity, emphasising India's growing economic stature, transparent governance, and Japan's vital role as a trusted development partner.
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PM Modi's key visit to Japan amid US tariffs: Semiconductors, AI, bullet train on agenda
India | Aug 29, 2025, 10:45 AM ISTThis is PM Modi's eighth visit to Japan, which comes at the invitation of Ishiba. Aimed to further strengthen the bilateral ties between India and Japan, the visit serves as an opportunity for in-depth talks between the two leaders. After concluding his visit to Japan, he will travel to China.
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PM Modi departs for Japan and China: 'Trip will build cooperation in regional peace and security'
India | Aug 28, 2025, 11:32 PM ISTPM Modi said at the invitation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, he is embarking on a two-day visit to Japan for the 15th Annual Summit.
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How Japan has been a central force behind India's development journey: Explained
World | Aug 29, 2025, 10:30 AM ISTJapan’s influence on India’s industrial growth goes far beyond infrastructure projects. The entry of Suzuki into India in the early 1980s through a strategic partnership with Maruti Udyog sparked a revolution in the country’s automobile sector.
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Kokichi Akuzawa: 102-year-old Japanese man becomes oldest person to climb Mount Fuji
World | Aug 28, 2025, 11:48 AM ISTKokichi Akuzawa, born in 1923, reached the summit of Japan’s highest peak after months of training that included climbing a mountain nearly every week.
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What would happen if Mount Fuji erupts? Japan govt releases AI video to raise awareness | Watch
World | Aug 28, 2025, 11:17 AM ISTThe Tokyo Metropolitan Government released an AI-generated video to raise awareness of what could happen to the capital if Mount Fuji erupted.