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Japan's Diplomatic Bluebook 2025 highlights security threat posed by China
Taipei, April 10: Japan has highlighted the growing security threat posed by China, noting Beijing's attempts to unilaterally change the "status quo" around the East and South China Seas by force.
'Shin Chan: Our Dinosaur Diary' locked for May 9 release
Mumbai, April 8: The upcoming film “Shin Chan: Our Dinosaur Diary” is all set to release on the silver screen on May 9.
Silambarasan's 'Maanaadu' to now release in Japan in May!
Chennai, April 8: Actor Silambarasan's superhit film, 'Maanaadu', which set the cash registers ringing at the box office here, is to now release in Japan, its producer Suresh Kamatchi announced on Monday.
Japan's PM speaks with US President by phone over tariffs
Tokyo, April 7: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba spoke with US President Donald Trump on the telephone on Monday night to discuss new US tariffs, local media reported.
Japan launches new maritime unit to counter China amid tensions over Taiwan Strait
Hiroshima, April 7: Japan's Defence Minister Gen Nakatani on Sunday expressed commitment to enhancing the transport capabilities of the Self-Defense Forces for remote southern islands via a newly established unit focused on maritime logistics amid rising tensions over the Taiwan Strait, as reported by Kyodo News.
Asian stock markets crash: China, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan markets top losers
New Delhi, April 7: Asian stock markets witnessed a major sell-off on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs. The markets opened with heavy selling pressure, reflecting growing fears over the impact of the tariffs on global trade and economic growth.
Formula 1: Everything got worse and worse, says Tsunoda on qualifying debut for Red Bull
Suzuka, April 5: On the day his Red Bull teammate, Max Verstappen, grabbed an incredible pole, Yuki Tsunoda’s qualifying kept getting ‘worse and worse throughout as he was eliminated in Q2 at the Japanese GP qualifying.
F1: Sainz handed three-place grid penalty for impeding Hamilton during Japanese GP Qualifying
Suzuka, April 5: Carlos Sainz has been handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Lewis Hamilton during Q2 of Saturday's Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, meaning that the Spaniard will drop from P12 to P15.
F1: Verstappen claims pole in Japanese GP Qualifying ahead of McLarens
Suzuka, April 5: Max Verstappen pulled off a stunning late lap to take pole position for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, denying McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a nail-biting finish at Suzuka Circuit on Saturday.
Quad to send $20 million relief support to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar
New Delhi, April 4: Quad members Australia, India, Japan, and the United States on Friday collectively committed over $20 million in humanitarian assistance to support the relief efforts for the earthquake-devastated Myanmar.
Quad nations join forces, contribute USD 20 million to Myanmar humanitarian aid
New Delhi, April 4: The Quad nations - India, the US, Australia, and Japan - have joined forces to provide humanitarian aid to Myanmar, contributing over USD 20 million in assistance.
XG captivates 40,000 fans during the China leg of the world tour
Mumbai, April 3: Japanese girl group XG is currently in the midst of their first world tour 'The first HOWL'.
Hamilton '100 per cent confident' that Ferrari 'can fix any of the problems'
New Delhi, April 3: After facing disqualification in the Chinese Grand Prix for technical infringements, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has expressed confidence in the team's abilities to overcome any challenges in the season ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
US reciprocal tariffs: Asian markets trade lower, Japan leads losses
New Delhi, April 3: Led by Japan, Asian markets opened lower on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries -- with 34 per cent tariffs being levied on China, 46 per cent on Vietnam, 26 per cent on India, 26 per cent on South Korea and 24 per cent on Japanese goods.
India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue focuses on promoting secure maritime environment
Tokyo, April 2: The 7th India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue was held in the Japanese capital on Wednesday with both sides discussing ways to sustain a secure maritime environment conducive for inclusive growth and global well-being.
Number of foreigners visiting S. Korea for medical treatment hit record high in 2024
Seoul, April 2: The number of foreigners travelling to South Korea for medical treatment reached a new high in 2024, government data showed on Wednesday, with their visits believed to have created an economic value of up to 14 trillion won ($9.55 billion).
'Shin chan: Our Dinosaur Diary ' to be released in India, deets inside
Mumbai, April 1: There's great news for the fans of 'Shin Chan'. The beloved franchise's latest film 'Shin Chan:Our Dinosaur Diary' is all set to be released in India.
3rd India-Japan Space Dialogue marks start of Science Tech and Innovation Exchange Year between two nations
Tokyo, April 1: The third India-Japan Space Dialogue was held in Tokyo on April 1.
Japanese team deployed to Myanmar to assess earthquake impact
Tokyo, March 31: Japan has dispatched an expert assessment team to Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Friday, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale.
Japan's Tibet support groups hold annual meeting, urge action against Chinese oppression
Tokyo, March 31: The Tibet Support Groups in Japan conducted their annual meeting via an online platform on March 29.
Trade chiefs of S. Korea, China, Japan discuss advancing cooperation
Seoul, March 30: The top trade officials of South Korea, China and Japan on Sunday discussed bolstering trade cooperation among the three countries in their first trilateral ministerial meeting in six years, held amid growing protectionism and tensions in the global trade market.
Agreement will boost aquaculture, augment farmers' income: CM Biswa Sarma on India-Japan loan agreement for Assam Aquaculture
New Delhi, March 29: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the agreement signed between the Government of India and the Government of Japan for 'Assam State Aquaculture Promotion and Livelihood Improvement Project' will boost aquaculture, augment farmers' income and spur economic growth in the grassroots.
Main character? No. He's the whole storyline: Govt shares pictures of PM Modi in AI generated Studio Ghibli style
New Delhi, March 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the latest to hop into the viral Studio Ghibli-inspired art trend, as the Union government recently shared a stunning collection of AI-generated portraits that reimagine key moments from his tenure in the famous Japanese animation style.
Philippines, US, Japan hold joint military drills in disputed South China Sea
Manila, March 29: The Philippines, Japan, and the United States conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
India, Japan sign loan agreements worth Yen 191.736 bn for 6 projects
New Delhi, March 28: Government of India and the Government of Japan yesterday signed loan agreements worth Yen 191.736 billion for six projects under Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA) to India in the sectors of forest management, water supply, urban transport, aquaculture, biodiversity conservation, and investment promotion, a Ministry of Finance release said.
Japan agrees to extend 192 billion yen loan for 6 projects in India
New Delhi, March 28: The government of India and the government of Japan have signed loan agreements worth 191.736 billion Japanese Yen (JPY) for six projects under Japan's Official Development Assistance to India in the sectors of forest management, water supply, urban transport, aquaculture, biodiversity conservation and investment promotion, according to a Finance Ministry statement issued on Friday.
IREDA inks pact for 26 billion Japanese Yen loan from SBI's Tokyo branch
New Delhi, March 28: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) announced on Friday that it has signed an agreement for a 26 billion Japanese Yen loan from the SBI’s Tokyo branch, which includes a greenshoe option of 10 billion Japanese Yen.
US boosts Indo-Pacific presence amid rising tensions with China
Manila, March 28: The US military is "posturing forward" in the Indo-Pacific area, including the Philippines, to reinforce deterrence amid rising regional tensions due to Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea (SCS), stated the Pentagon chief on Wednesday, as reported by Inquirer.net.
India least exposed to US tariffs due to domestic demand strength: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi, March 28: When it comes to the ratio of goods exports to GDP in the wake of US trade tariffs, India and Japan are the least exposed economies owing to domestic demand strength, a Morgan Stanley report said on Friday.
PM Modi meets Japanese delegation, discusses about deepening economic cooperation between India and Japan
New Delhi, March 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, received a delegation from Keizai Doyukai (Japan Association of Corporate Executives) led by Takeshi Niinami, Chairperson of Keizai Doyukai, and 20 other business delegates to hear their views and ideas to deepen economic cooperation between India and Japan at the 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in the national capital.
Huge opportunity: Japan delegation meets PM Modi, expressing their eagerness to invest in India
New Delhi, March 27: In a significant development, top CEOs from Japan met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi today, heralding a new era of cooperation between the two nations.
PM meets Japanese delegation, discusses deepening economic cooperation between nations
New Delhi, March 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a high-powered delegation from Keizai Doyukai (Japan Association of Corporate Executives) led by Takeshi Niinami, Chairperson of Keizai Doyukai, and 20 other Business delegates to hear their views and ideas to deepen economic cooperation between India and Japan at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, on Thursday, a statement by the Prime Minister's Office said.
NTR Jr celebrates growing dominance of Indian cinema with Japanese fans
Mumbai, March 27: Telugu star NTR Jr, who has 'NTRNeel' in the pipeline, is currently in Japan for the promotional tour of 'Devara: Part 1', has expressed his gratitude to the people of Japan.
Jr NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' wins hearts in Japan, actor shares gratitude note
New Delhi, March 27: Superstar Jr NTR has shared a heartwarming experience from his recent visit to Japan, where his film 'Devara: Part 1' has been creating a frenzy among fans.
Tsunoda to replace Lawson at Red Bull from Japanese Grand Prix
New Delhi, March 27: After the struggling start of the Formula 1 season, Red Bull have confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards.
Andhra Pradesh plans SME Park with Japanese collaboration
Amaravati, March 26: The Andhra Pradesh government plans to collaborate with renowned Japanese developers to establish a dedicated SME Park near Sri City.
Japan raises concern over longest Chinese intrusion near Senkaku islands
Tokyo, March 25: Japan has raised serious concerns over the recent, and one of the longest, intrusion by the Chinese Coast Guard ships in the Tokyo-controlled, Beijing-claimed islets in the East China Sea.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights plans for skilled workforce training in Japanese language for jobs in Japan
Dispur, March 24: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted plans to train the state's skilled workforce in Japanese, enabling them to access job opportunities in Japan, during a virtual address at a seminar on Innovation in Human Resources, where Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba also spoke.
US Defence Secy Hegseth embarks on first Indo-Pacific tour
Washington DC, March 24: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth departed on Sunday (local time) for his first Indo-Pacific in his current role, with stops in Hawaii, Guam, Philippines, and Japan.
Tahira Kashyap shares a sweet moment of a deer bowing to her in thanks for biscuits
Mumbai, March 24: Tahira Kashyap took to social media to share an adorable and heartwarming moment of capturing a deer bowing to her in gratitude for some biscuits.