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Japan's LDP set to win two-thirds lower house majority, boosting PM Takaic
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is certain to secure a two-thirds majority in the lower house in the Japanese Parliament, the House of Representatives, following Sunday's snap election, delivering a significant boost to her policy agenda,
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PM Modi congratulates Japan's PM Takaichi as coalition projects historic w
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm congratulations to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following her ruling coalition's projected historic victory in snap elections for Japan's lower house, the House of Representatives, emphasising that India-Japan ties remain vita
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Japan votes in snap election as PM Sanae Takaichi seeks mandate, vows to r
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Japan voted in a general election as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought a mandate to advance economic and security policies. She pledged to resign if her coalition fails to win a majority, amid inflation concerns, defence debates and scrutiny over plans to revise the Constitution.
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Rising prices dominate Japan election as voters seek cost-of-living relief
Updated : 1 month ago IST
According to the report, the election pits the Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi-led Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) coalition against the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, with inflation and affordability shaping voter sentiment nationwide.
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Japan PM Takaichi, political leaders seek mandate as parties make final pi
Updated : 1 month ago IST
As the general election for the lower house in Japan is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 8, the political leaders in the country are making their final appeals to voters on Saturday, which will determine whether the country's first woman Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, secures a m
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Japan snap election sparks debate over PM Takaichi's dissolution powers
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Japan's snap election after PM Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament has sparked debate over her power to do so. Opposition parties and legal experts are calling for limits, arguing the move was politically driven, while critics say only voters can now hold the government accountable.
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Japan and UK leaders agree to expand defence and security cooperation amid
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The discussions, which marked Starmer's first official visit to Japan since taking office in July 2024, focused on strengthening bilateral ties at a moment of rising geopolitical uncertainty. Starmer described the partnership as vital against a backdrop of "geopolitical, economic and technol
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Japan PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap election on February 8
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Although the current term of lawmakers was set to expire in 2028, Takaichi defended her decision by stating that she has not yet received a direct public mandate for her leadership.
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Japan PM Takaichi announces dissolution of lower house, calls snap electio
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The decision to dissolve the lower house was taken on Friday.
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"Ready to work with G7, regional nations for democracy restoration in Vene
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In the wake of the strikes in Venezuela, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Sunday that Japan stands ready to closely coordinate with G7 countries and the regional partners to advance diplomatic efforts toward the restoration of democracy in the country and the stabilisation o
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Takaichi's hardline Taiwan stance fuels China tensions, policy concerns in
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's hardline stance on Taiwan and defence has raised concerns over strained China ties, weakened moderating voices within the ruling bloc, and her ability to manage diplomacy and economic policy, drawing criticism from opposition leaders and political observers.
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Japan Cabinet approves record JPY 122.31 trillion budget for FY2026
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record initial budget of JPY 122.31 trillion (approximately USD 783 billion) for fiscal 2026, underscoring the newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary fiscal approach aimed at stimulating economic growth and strengthening defence capa
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