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PM Modi takes bullet train ride with Japanese PM Ishiba, interacts with Indian operators

PM Modi received a detailed briefing on the ALFA-X train from the chairman of JR East, as India is building a bullet train network between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a bullet train ride to Sendai, accompanied by his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba and other officials on the second day of his Japan visit. This visit is important for India in several ways, especially against the backdrop of trade-related uncertainties with the United States.    “To Sendai with Prime Minister Modi. Continuing from last night, I will join you from inside the car,”…

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Trump tariffs forced India to ‘sit with China’: Ex-NSA Jake Sullivan hits out at US Prez

The Trump administration has imposed a total of 50 per cent tariffs on India. It has been critical of India's decision to buy Russian oil amid the Ukraine war and alleged that New Delhi is selling it to the markets in Europe, Asia and Africa. Washington: With an improvement in ties between India and China amid tariffs imposed by Washington, former US National Security Adviser (NSA) Jake Sullivan has hit out at President Donald Trump for forcing New Delhi to 'sit with' Beijing. He called the tariffs imposed by Trump 'unjust' and said that countries, including allies of the US,…

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India and Japan call for global action against LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammad in wake of Pahalgam terror attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba called for dismantling terrorist financing networks, breaking their links with organised crime, and stopping the cross-border movement of terrorists. Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba have condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and urged coordinated global action against all UN-listed terrorist groups and their proxies, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). According to the joint statement issued after the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, both leaders called for dismantling terrorist financing networks, breaking their links with organised crime, and stopping the cross-border…

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India, Japan seal 10 trillion yen investment roadmap for next decade: PM Modi in Tokyo | Video

PM 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. Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a landmark agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, setting a new target for Japanese investment in India at 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) over the next ten years. This ambitious goal aims to double the scale of prior investment pledges and reflects Tokyo’s growing confidence in India's economic trajectory. Modi urged Japanese firms to embrace the…

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Important for India, China to work together: PM Modi to Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun, world’s largest newspaper

PM 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. Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day official visit to Japan, said on Friday that it is important for India and China to work together to bring stability to the world economic order as he asserted that New Delhi is ready to advance bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective based on mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual…

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Los Angeles Police Department releases video of Sikh man performing ‘gatka’ before fatal shooting in downtown

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Gurpreet Singh abandoned his vehicle in the middle of the street and aggressively waved a two-foot-long machete. At one point during the incident, he appeared to cut his own tongue with the weapon. Los Angeles: On July 13, 35-year-old Gurpreet Singh was seen in a dramatic police video released by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) performing 'Gatka', a traditional Sikh martial art, while wielding a two-foot-long machete in the middle of a busy intersection near Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. Multiple 911 calls had reported Singh aggressively swinging the blade at…

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Turkey cuts all ties with Israel amid Gaza conflict, shuts airspace and ports

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that Israel’s military operations could set the entire Middle East ablaze if not stopped. He called on the international community to take decisive action against Israel and urged global powers to cease their support for its policies. Ankara (Turkey): Turkey has decisively cut all trade relations with Israel and closed its airspace to Israeli flights, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced during a special session of the Turkish parliament on Friday. Turkish ships are barred from docking at Israeli ports, and Israeli vessels are prohibited from entering Turkish ports. This move marks a significant escalation…

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Donald Trump’s personal friction behind US tariffs on India, claims report

A Jefferies report suggests that President Trump's personal frustrations over India rejecting his mediation offer in the Pakistan-Kashmir dispute contributed to the imposition of steep 50% tariffs, straining US-India relations amid broader trade disagreements. New Delhi: A new report by US financial services firm Jefferies suggests that President Donald Trump’s personal frustrations were a key driver behind the steep 50% tariffs the United States imposed on India, marking the highest tariff rate among all American trade partners. The tariffs, which came into effect on August 27, signal a sharp downturn in US-India relations, which have long been considered a cornerstone…

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SkyTree tower shines in Indian tricolour amid PM Modi’s visit to Japan | WATCH

Tokyo'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. Tokyo: The iconic SkyTree tower in Tokyo was lit up in the hues of the Indian Tricolour on Friday evening to mark the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Japan. The illumination of SkyTree in saffron, white, and green created a striking visual that celebrated India–Japan friendship. The spectacular gesture symbolised the warmth and friendship between the two nations,…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India in December, confirms Kremlin

Kremlin official Yuri Ushakov said that Putin will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during a regional summit in China, where the two leaders are expected to discuss “preparations for the December visit.” Moscow: Kremlin on Friday confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to India in December to strengthen the ties between Moscow and New Delhi amid US tariffs imposed over India’s purchase of Russian oil. Kremlin official Yuri Ushakov said that Putin will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during a regional summit in China, where the two leaders are…

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