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India-Japan partnership to shape Asian century for stability, growth & prosperity: PM Modi

Addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum, PM Modi highlighted that Japanese companies had already invested over $40 billion in India and the collaboration in the auto sector was a shining example of the success in the manufacturing sector. He called for replicating this success in batteries, robotics, semiconductors, shipbuilding, and nuclear energy."

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World counts on India: PM Modi makes reforms and stability pitch at Japan Forum

During his August 29–30 visit, PM Modi will hold his first formal bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The two leaders are expected to review the progress of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, focusing on defence and security, trade and investment, digital technology, climate action, and innovation.

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CM Nitish Kumar condemns indecent remarks against PM Modi, mother during Voter Adhikar Yatra

In a morning tweet, CM Nitish Kumar said, "The kind of indecent language used against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother from the platform of Congress and RJD during the Voter Rights Yatra in Darbhanga is extremely indecent and I condemn it."

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Delhi's low crime rates used as example in Trump's campaign amid chaos in US cities

Earlier, to justify President Trump deploying the National Guard troops and federal law enforcement personnel in Washington the White House posted a chart showing the murder rates in 11 capitals around the world in 2024.

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Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel appointed as Executive Director at IMF

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as executive director at the International Monetary Fund, a government statement showed on Friday.

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PM Modi arrives in Japan; calls visit "opportunity to deepen existing partnerships"

PM Modi also received a warm and vibrant welcome from members of the Indian diaspora in Tokyo, who greeted him with traditional cultural performances and enthusiastic cheers, showcasing the strong people-to-people ties between the two nations. During his August 29–30 visit, PM Modi will hold his first formal bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

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Amul Dairy elections: 70 nomination papers filed, scrutiny of nominations today

Of these, 13 were submitted by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates, while independent aspirants accounted for 57. The scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on Friday August 29, while candidates will be allowed to withdraw their forms by August 30.

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Schools in Jammu division to stay shut till Aug 30 amid flood disruptions

While schools in Kashmir are set to reopen, authorities in the Jammu division have extended the closure of all government and private schools until August 30 due to continuous heavy rainfall, flooding, and damage to infrastructure.

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Indian Army's heroic flood relief operations in North India; over 1,200 civilians rescued

The swift and decisive actions taken by the Army's aviation and ground forces have brought much-needed relief to families affected by the floods in various regions, including Jammu's Mamun, Pathankot's Samba, Kachle and Sujanpur, Gurdaspur's Makaura Pattan and Adalatgarh, as well as the Amritsar and Ferozepur sectors.

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Eight men trapped in Telangana floods airlifted

Bandi Sanjay thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for their swift response in deploying helicopters. He also thanked IAF Commodore, VS Saini and team for their efficient coordination of the operation.

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India appoints Dinesh Patnaik as next High Commissioner to Canada

India on Thursday announced that Dinesh K. Patnaik, presently Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner to Canada.

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PM Modi and President Xi to meet at SCO summit in China

The meeting between Modi and Xi is expected to provide a fresh impetus to the improvement and development of relations between India and China. The backdrop of this meeting is crucial, as both leaders had previously met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, in 2024.

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Punjab flood: Thousands spend night on rooftops; await relief material

Families who have been trapped on the rooftops of their houses are awaiting rescue and relief material from the administration. They also need fodder for the cattle, rue locals. Most of the worst-affected districts, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Pathankot, are located along the India-Pakistan border.

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India-Africa trade surpasses $100 billion, nearly doubles in 5 years

Singh informed that India has provided over $12 billion in concessional loans and $700 million in grant assistance for projects in Africa. Further, India has offered 50,000 scholarships for African youth, of which more than 42,000 have already been utilised.

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High alert as 3 JeM terrorists enter Bihar via Nepal border, police put up posters

According to a senior official of Bihar Police, three suspected terrorists -- Hasnain Ali (Rawalpindi), Adil Hussain (Umerkot) and Mohammad Usman (Bahawalpur) -- allegedly reached Kathmandu in mid-August and crossed into Bihar last week.

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