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PM Modi, former Japanese counterpart Suga discuss expanding bilateral ties

IANS | August 29, 2025 2:22 PM

Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a meeting with former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, also the Chairperson of the Japan-India Association, discussing many dimensions of cooperation between two nations. PM Modi stated that discussions during the meeting focused on building closer cooperation between both countries.

India-Japan partnership to shape Asian century for stability, growth & prosperity: PM Modi

IANS | August 29, 2025 1:18 PM

Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday drew up a vision of Japan's technological excellence and India's vast scale coming together to form a perfect partnership for the future that would shape the Asian century for stability, growth and prosperity.

Look forward to discussing strengthening of Japan-India ties with PM Modi: Japanese PM Ishiba

IANS | August 29, 2025 1:15 PM

Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Japan and said that he looks forward to discussing the strengthening of bilateral ties in various sectors, with him.

World counts on India: PM Modi makes reforms and stability pitch at Japan Forum

IANS | August 29, 2025 11:33 AM

Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cited the country’s political and economic stability and rapid growth, pitching for a partnership with Japan in the area of manufacturing, technology, innovation, green energy, and skill development at a key economic forum meet.

Australia to launch first Moon rover on NASA mission

IANS | August 29, 2025 10:50 AM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Australia's first Moon rover will be launched around the end of the decade through NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, the Australian Space Agency (ASA) said on Friday.

Canada appoints Christopher Cooter as High Commissioner to India

IANS | August 29, 2025 10:39 AM

Ottawa, Aug 29 (IANS) In a significant step toward mending strained relations, Canada appointed veteran diplomat Christopher Cooter as its new High Commissioner to India, marking a reset in diplomatic ties between the two countries.

White House cites low Delhi crime rates in Prez Trump's campaign to take over law and order in US cities

IANS | August 29, 2025 10:11 AM

New York, Aug 29 (IANS) The White House is comparing the low murder rate in New Delhi to the high rate in Chicago as it builds its case for federal intervention in that city. US President Donald Trump’s Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that the Illinois city’s murder rate was 15 times higher than the Indian capital’s in 2024.

Truly commendable: PM Modi lauds Indian community in Japan for preserving cultural roots

IANS | August 29, 2025 8:46 AM

Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Indian community in Japan for their commitment to preserving the cultural roots while making meaningful contributions to Japanese society.

Opportunity to deepen existing partnerships: PM Modi upon arrival in Japan

IANS | August 29, 2025 7:28 AM

Tokyo, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on Friday, marking the start of his two-day official visit to Japan to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. He remarked that the visit would provide an opportunity to deepen existing partnerships and explore new avenues of collaboration.

US declines to participate in UN periodic review on its human rights issues

IANS | August 29, 2025 7:08 AM

Geneva, Aug 29 (IANS) A UN official confirmed that the United States has informed the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) that it would not participate in the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the country, scheduled to take place on November 6 in Geneva.

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PM Modi, former Japanese counterpart Suga discuss expanding bilateral ties

India-Japan partnership to shape Asian century for stability, growth & prosperity: PM Modi

Look forward to discussing strengthening of Japan-India ties with PM Modi: Japanese PM Ishiba

World counts on India: PM Modi makes reforms and stability pitch at Japan Forum

Australia to launch first Moon rover on NASA mission

Canada appoints Christopher Cooter as High Commissioner to India

White House cites low Delhi crime rates in Prez Trump's campaign to take over law and order in US cities

Truly commendable: PM Modi lauds Indian community in Japan for preserving cultural roots

Opportunity to deepen existing partnerships: PM Modi upon arrival in Japan

US declines to participate in UN periodic review on its human rights issues

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