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PM Narendra Modi's address to Indian diaspora in Japan's Koba —​ Highlights

PM Narendra Modi ​on Saturday addressed the Indian diaspora in Japan's Kobe where he spoke on number of issues including demonetization and black money.

Nov 12, 2016, 13:17 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi, Shinzo Abe ride on Japan's famed Shinkansen bullet train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Saturday travelled in Japan's famed high-speed Shinkansen bullet train, which is being introduced in India on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad stretch.

Nov 12, 2016, 09:41 AM IST

Japan to set up skill development institutes in Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan

In a major boost to India's skill development programme, Japan will set up institutes in the country to train 30,000 people in 10 years, particularly in rural areas, in Japanese style manufacturing skills and practices.

Nov 11, 2016, 23:36 PM IST

India becomes 1st non-NPT country to sign nuclear deal with Japan

There was political resistance in Japan - the only country to suffer atomic bombings during World War II - against a nuclear deal with India.

Nov 11, 2016, 09:09 AM IST

PM Modi warmly welcomed by Indian community in Japan

PM Modi was on Thursday warmly welcomed by members of the Indian community in Japan.

Nov 11, 2016, 00:41 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi reaches Japan for annual bilateral summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached Tokyo to attend the annual India-Japan bilateral summit to be held on Friday.

Nov 10, 2016, 19:34 PM IST

PM Modi, Shinzo Abe talks on Friday; 12 pacts to be signed, N-deal likely

India and Japan will ink about 12 pacts and possibly sign a crucial civil nuclear deal on Friday after wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Shinzo Abe aimed at giving a fillip to the bilateral strategic relations.

Nov 10, 2016, 18:49 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi makes stopover in Thailand, pays respects to late King

The mortal remains of King Bhumibol Adulyadej​, also known as King Rama IX, have been kept in Bangkok for people to pay their respects.

Nov 10, 2016, 12:32 PM IST

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Abe to meet Donald Trump next week, pitch importance of alliance

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will seek to establish good personal ties and pitch the importance of the bilateral security alliance when he meets US President-elect Donald Trump in New York next week, officials said on Thursday.

Nov 10, 2016, 12:25 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Japan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday left for Japan to participate in the annual bilateral summit in Tokyo.

Nov 10, 2016, 10:15 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Japan, N-deal expected

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day visit to Japan from on Thursday during which the two countries are expected to sign a civil nuclear deal besides discussing ways to step up cooperation in the areas like trade, investment and security.

Nov 10, 2016, 08:02 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to travel to Japan on Thursday, N-deal expected

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Japan tomorrow for a three-day visit which is expected to see the signing of civil nuclear deal between the two countries besides discussions on ways to step up cooperation in the areas like economy and security.

Nov 09, 2016, 20:25 PM IST

Philippine's Duterte tells Japan his China visit was just economics, blasts US

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sought to assure Japan on Tuesday that his high-profile visit to rival China last week was only about economics, but had more harsh words for long-time ally Washington, saying he might abrogate defence treaties.

Oct 26, 2016, 12:24 PM IST

Japan PM Shinzo Abe's aide visits controversial Yasukuni Shrine

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's aide, who also serves as an upper house member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine here on Wednesday.

Oct 19, 2016, 12:18 PM IST

Shinzo Abe's aide visits controversial Yasukuni Shrine

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe`s aide, who also serves as an upper house member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine here on Wednesday.

Oct 19, 2016, 11:08 AM IST

Japan's little prince could be last emperor on unreformed Chrysanthemum Throne

When Prince Hisahito was born in 2006, ending a 41-year drought in imperial male heirs, Japan’s government gladly dropped proposals that women might head the world’s oldest monarchy, but a decade later the little prince remains the last hope for an unreformed Chrysanthemum Throne.

Oct 14, 2016, 12:28 PM IST

Taiwan aims to build ties with Japan on maritime, regional issues

China regards Taiwan as a wayward province, to be taken back by force if necessary, and is likely to disapprove of it building ties with Japan.

Oct 07, 2016, 09:40 AM IST

Japan, India to sign nuclear cooperation deal in November: Report

Japan and India are likely to sign a civil nuclear cooperation pact during a visit to Japan by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in mid-November, the Mainichi newspaper reported on Saturday.

Oct 01, 2016, 10:14 AM IST

Japan PM seeks Cuba`s help amid North Korea nuclear `provocations`

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe concluded a visit to Cuba Friday with condemnation of North Korea`s nuclear "provocations" and a request for help from Pyongyang`s ally Havana to pursue a "world without nuclear weapons."

Sep 23, 2016, 22:44 PM IST

Japan PM raises North Korea nuclear program with Cuba's Fidel Castro

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the first Japanese leader to visit Communist-ruled Cuba, called for a strong and unified international response to North Korea`s nuclear program in rare talks with former Cuban leader Fidel Castro on Thursday.

Sep 23, 2016, 11:47 AM IST