Asia

Look forward to charting next phase of strategic ties between Ind

"During my meeting with Prime Minister Ishiba, I look forward to charting the next phase of our partnership. Our focus will be to strengthen security, enhance resilience, drive innovation and deliver prosperity for our peoples," PM Modi said.

2025-08-29T13:20:47.994101+00:00 IST

'India steadily positioning itself as global hub for arbitration'

MoS Meghwal made the remarks during the first meeting of the India-Singapore Joint Consultative Committee (JCC), established under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in Law and Dispute Resolution, held in Singapore on Friday.

2025-08-29T13:05:30.355269+00:00 IST

ISRO, Japan’s JAXA to collaborate for Chandrayaan-5: PM Modi

Addressing a joint press briefing after bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba, PM Modi said, "We welcome the collaboration between ISRO and JAXA for the Chandrayaan-5 mission. Our active participation has gone beyond the limits of the earth and will become a symbol of mankind's progress in space."

2025-08-29T13:03:05.019580+00:00 IST

Tokyo Skytree glows in Tricolour to welcome PM Modi

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the visuals on X, posting, "Tokyo Sky Tree lit up in Indian flag colours in honour of PM @narendramodi's visit to Japan for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. It is the tallest tower in Japan."

2025-08-29T12:32:01.864812+00:00 IST

Indian Naval Ships Tamal, Surat arrive at Jeddah

The Indian Navy's INS Tamal, the eighth ship of the Talwar-class stealth frigates, and INS Surat, the latest indigenously constructed guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy, arrived at Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

2025-08-29T12:19:48.973606+00:00 IST

"India has maintained principled and humanitarian stance" PM Modi

"I have already indicated India's willingness to support meaningful efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution of the conflict. I believe, by virtue of our good relations with both sides, including key stakeholders, we can strengthen efforts dedicated to the restoration of an early and lasting peace in Ukraine," PM Modi said in an interview to The Yomiuri Shimbun.

2025-08-29T11:50:37.731214+00:00 IST

Have set goal of 10 Tln Yen from Japan in next 10 years: PM Modi

"We have set a goal of investment of 10 Trillion Yen from Japan in India in the next 10 years. Special emphasis will be laid on connecting India's and Japan's small and medium enterprises and startups," PM Modi said in the joint press conference after bilateral talks.

2025-08-29T11:32:45.308119+00:00 IST

Thailand PM removed from office over leaked phone call

Paetongtarn, who was Thailand's youngest prime minister, became the sixth premier from or backed by the billionaire Shinawatra family to be removed by the military or judiciary in a tumultuous two-decade battle for power between the country's warring elites.

2025-08-29T10:10:47.204206+00:00 IST

"Stable India-China relations can have positive impact"

PM Modi said that the steady ties with China is essential for peace in the Indo-Pacific region.

2025-08-29T09:41:39.661450+00:00 IST

PM Modi gifted with traditional Daruma doll during Japan visit

A Daruma doll is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modelled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen tradition of Buddhism. These dolls, though typically red and depicting the Indian monk, Bodhidharma, vary greatly in colour and design depending on region and artist.

2025-08-29T09:31:41.720103+00:00 IST

Kazakh truck driver disappears after Chinese border detention

A Kazakh truck driver has gone missing after being detained by Chinese border officials on July 23, sparking fresh fears about the safety of ethnic Kazakhs in Xinjiang.

2025-08-29T09:28:42.166512+00:00 IST

Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for multiple attacks

According to a statement issued by BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, the group carried out eight separate operations in recent days, targeting Pakistani army personnel, supply convoys, and intelligence agents.

2025-08-29T09:24:37.963711+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds talks with Japan Parliament Speaker on India-Japan

PM Modi said that their talks also focused on AI, technology, economy among other aspects of bilateral cooperation.

2025-08-29T09:10:29.128009+00:00 IST

"Japan’s excellence, India’s scale can partner for Viksit Bharat"

"Addressed a business event in Tokyo. The presence of Prime Minister Ishiba made this even more special, also indicating the priority we accord to bilateral economic linkages," PM Modi said on X.

2025-08-29T08:48:34.520388+00:00 IST

“Make in India, Make for the world”: PM Modi in Tokyo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday in the Japanese capital city of Tokyo said that India is a "powerhouse of talent" and called on business leaders to "make in India and make for the world."

2025-08-29T08:28:44.219472+00:00 IST

UKPNP condemns crackdown in PoJK

According to the post shared by UKPNP on Facebook, it stressed the unconditional and immediate release of all detained students.

2025-08-29T08:14:32.456622+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets former Japanese PMs Yoshihide Suga and Fumio Kishid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with the former Japanese PMs Yoshihide Suga and Fumio Kishida during his visit to Tokyo.

2025-08-29T08:04:18.413051+00:00 IST

"Like automobiles, India, Japan can recreate same magic"

PM Modi also listed areas where both the countries can deepen ties in the times to come.

2025-08-29T07:35:18.749686+00:00 IST

"Looking forward to discussions to strengthen Japan-India relations

"I warmly welcome Prime Minister Modi's visit to Japan. I look forward to discussing the strengthening of Japan-India relations in various fields with the Prime Minister," he said in a post on X.

2025-08-29T07:19:08.512796+00:00 IST

Pak: Waziristan girls demand teachers, threaten wider agitatation

In Waziristan, a group of schoolgirls staged a protest demanding the immediate recruitment of teachers in their institutions. Carrying placards that read "Education is our right" and "Don't ruin our future," the students highlighted how a severe shortage of female staff has left their school on the brink of collapse.

2025-08-29T07:02:34.273837+00:00 IST