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Japan on Friday passed laws to ban drones being flown over Tokyo 2020 Olympic sites and US military facilities as a measure aimed at preventing terror attacks. (Photo: Representational Image/File)

Japan bans drones over Olympic, military sites

Current law already bans the flying of drones over key facilities such as the Prime Minister's Office and the Imperial Palace.

17 May 2019 2:55 PM

It did not immediately carry additional comments from Zarif. (Photo: File)

'No possibility' of talks with US: Iran Foreign Minister after meeting Shinzo Abe

Washington withdrew a year ago from a nuclear deal with Tehran and re-imposed sanctions, prompting a deterioration in relations.

17 May 2019 12:02 PM

Trump will become the first foreign leader to greet the new emperor of Japan, Naruhito, when he travels there on May 25 to 28. (Photo:AP)

In midst of trade talks, Donald Trump takes Shinzo Abe for golf rematch

The two leaders struck up something of a 'bromance' during Trump's visit in November 2017.

28 Apr 2019 10:07 AM

Carole was not with her husband on November 19 when he was dramatically arrested onboard his private jet at a Tokyo airport. (Photo:AP)

My husband is mentally abused in detention: Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn's wife

The elegant 52-year-old with long blonde hair has become a passionate spokeswoman for her husband, loudly proclaiming his innocence.

24 Apr 2019 2:01 PM

Japanese minister Masatoshi Akimoto (centre) poses at a site for the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project (Photo: AFP)

Japan’s investments in India have not been without pitfalls

Japan is the 3rd-largest investor in India with a cumulative FDI of $26 billion in the period 2000-2017, constituting 8% of the total FDI in India.

16 Apr 2019 12:03 AM

It provides for India to access 75 billion in US dollars while the earlier BSA provided for 50 billion dollars. (Photo: File)

BSA between India and Japan provides for India to access USD 75 billion

The BSA was negotiated between India and Japan during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Tokyo on October 29 last year.

28 Feb 2019 1:48 PM

Japan's Emperor Akihito attended a ceremony on Sunday to mark the 30th year of his reign (Photo:AP)

Japan's emperor marks 30th year of reign at National Theatre in Tokyo

The government-sponsored ceremony at the National Theatre in Tokyo was attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Empress Michiko.

24 Feb 2019 5:44 PM

The report follows Donald Trump's claim on Friday that Shinzo Abe had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize for opening talks and easing tensions with North Korea. (File Photo)

Report says Japan's PM nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize on US request

Japan's Shinzo Abe nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize after receiving a request from the US government.

18 Feb 2019 1:05 PM

He said he had received a five-page letter from Abe informing him that he had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize. (Photo:AP)

'Japan PM nominated me for Nobel Peace Prize' claims Donald Trump

Donald Trump claimed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize over his outreach to North Korea.

16 Feb 2019 11:19 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in New Delhi (Photo: PTI/File)

India-Japan ties will get closer if civil society groups are involved

Abe realises the importance of stronger ties with India as the key to maintain the balance of power in Asia.

09 Jan 2019 5:06 AM

'JAI (Japan, America, India) trilateral marks the coming together of three friendly nations. Today's historic JAI meeting was a great beginning,' PM Modi tweeted. (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

JAI stands for success: PM Modi on first trilateral meet with US, Japan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the 'JAI' meeting was a convergence of vision between the three nations.

01 Dec 2018 8:38 AM

Bolton said the Trump-Abe bilateral meeting would expand into a trilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Trump to have trilateral meeting with PM Modi, Shinzo Abe in G-20 summit

The annual meeting is being attended by leaders of the top 20 economies of the world.

28 Nov 2018 9:31 AM

Japan is funding 80 per cent of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project through a soft loan of Rs 79,000 crore at an interest rate of 0.1 per cent, with a tenure stretching over 50 years and a moratorium period of 15 years. (Photo: NHSRCL website)

Japan dedicated to making bullet trains in India reality soon: PM Shinzo Abe

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed corridor has been plagued by land acquisition issues but is expected to meet the deadline for a 2022 launch.

10 Nov 2018 12:21 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (Photo: AP)

Deepening Japan ties a big gain for India

India and Japan have both had anxious moments dealing with China in recent times.

31 Oct 2018 12:15 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe strongly condemned the growing threat of terrorism and its universal reach during their formal summit in Tokyo.(Photo: PTI)

PM Modi, Abe ask Pak to act against those behind Mumbai, Pathankot terror attacks

PM Modi and Shinzo Abe on Monday called on Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai and Pathankot terror attacks.

29 Oct 2018 8:16 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe at a hotel in Yamanakako village, Yamanashi prefecture on October 28, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

India, Japan sign USD 75 billion currency swap agreement

PM Modi and Shinzo Abe held delegation-level talks during which leaders discussed bilateral, regional and global issues.

29 Oct 2018 5:37 PM

PM Modi, who arrived in Japan on Saturday to attend the 13th India-Japan annual summit and held a series of meetings with top Japanese leaders and addressed the Indian community. (Photo: PTI)

1 GB data cheaper than bottle of cold drink in India: PM Modi in Japan

PM Modi also lauded the Indian diaspora for introducing Kabbadi and Cricket in Japan where martial art is very popular.

29 Oct 2018 4:46 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the 'Make in India' campaign which has been initiated to boost manufacturing in India. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

India becoming hub of electronics, auto manufacturing: Modi in Japan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said that India will 'grab world’s attention' on October 31.

29 Oct 2018 8:59 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe walk together at a hotel garden in Yamanakako village, Yamanashi prefecture. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi, Shinzo Abe warmth precedes talks today

Modi was affectionately received by Abe on his arrival at Hotel Mount Fuji in the Yamanashi prefecture, west of Tokyo.

29 Oct 2018 1:34 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Japan to attend 13th India-Japan annual summit, has said that his meeting with Abe will add new vigour to strong friendship between two countries. (Photo: Twitter | @PMOIndia)

Regional security on agenda as PM Modi meets Japan’s Shinzo Abe

13th India-Japan annual summit seeks to review progress in ties and deepen strategic dimension of bilateral relationship.

28 Oct 2018 11:19 AM

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