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Will Trump travel to Tokyo for Summer Olympics?

Will Trump travel to Tokyo for Summer Olympics?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Trump is to travel to India next week but is believed to have a limited schedule of foreign travel this year

Abe's death: No change of guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday

Abe's death: No change of guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a national mourning after news of Abe's death was made public.

Japan PM Kishida unhurt after explosion at speech venue, suspect detained

Japan PM Kishida unhurt after explosion at speech venue, suspect detained

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

As per Japanese officials, Kishida was safe and unharmed in the incident.

Doctors fighting to save Abe: Japanese PM

Doctors fighting to save Abe: Japanese PM

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed in the western Japan city of Nara on Friday after being attacked by an unidentified man and gunshots were heard in the vicinity, local media reported adding that police has seized the attacker.

A relaxed PM Modi bonds with Abe in Japan

A relaxed PM Modi bonds with Abe in Japan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Take a look at photographs of the two prime ministers during PM Modi's five-day visit to Japan.

Modi invites Biden to be 2024 Republic Day chief guest

Modi invites Biden to be 2024 Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

US President Biden was invited to the Republic Day celebrations by Prime Minister Modi during the bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit, Garcetti said.

Modi pens emotional tribute for Abe, India to observe 1-day mourning

Modi pens emotional tribute for Abe, India to observe 1-day mourning

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Modi said that during his recent visit to Japan, he had the opportunity to meet Abe again and discuss many issues, but 'little did I know that this would be our last meeting'.

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to prioritise strengthening Japan's military capabilities and fostering deeper international partnerships, particularly with India, with whom Japan shares significant strategic interests, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

'I'll be here': French Prez Macron to be R-Day chief guest

'I'll be here': French Prez Macron to be R-Day chief guest

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

India had invited United States President Joe Biden to grace the occasion but he expressed inability to travel to New Delhi in January.

Modi leaves for Tokyo to attend Abe Shinzo's state funeral

Modi leaves for Tokyo to attend Abe Shinzo's state funeral

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join several global leaders to pay tributes to Japan's slain former prime minister Shinzo Abe at his state funeral in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Modi inaugurates Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge

Modi inaugurates Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Rs 17,840 crore Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, the longest bridge as well as the longest sea bridge in the country connecting south Mumbai with Nhava-Sheva in Navi Mumbai.

Wreaths and hugs: Japan's Abe offers sombre tribute at Pearl Harbor

Wreaths and hugs: Japan's Abe offers sombre tribute at Pearl Harbor

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The two leaders, dressed in dark suits and ties, presented wreaths and bowed their heads in silent respect during a brief tour of the USS Arizona Memorial that commemorates the US sailors and Marines who perished on the battleship on December 7, 1941.

'Coronavirus could throw cold water on 2020 Olympics'

'Coronavirus could throw cold water on 2020 Olympics'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

The spread of a new coronavirus could throw "cold water over the growing momentum of the 2020 Games," Tokyo Organising Committee CEO Toshiro Muto said. Japanese government officials including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have said the government would work hard to minimise any impact from the virus outbreak on the Games, which start on July 24.

Japan says Trump supports Olympics delay '100 per cent'

Japan says Trump supports Olympics delay '100 per cent'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

US president Donald Trump fully supports a delay in the Tokyo Olympics agreed between Japan and the international Olympic panel, a Japanese government spokesman said

Japan says Tokyo Olympics may be postponed due to coronavirus

Japan says Tokyo Olympics may be postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said for the first time on Monday that the Tokyo Olympic Games may need to be postponed if the event cannot be held in its 'complete form' due to the coronavirus pandemic. Abe said that while cancelling the Games was not an option, a delay was now on the cards if that was the only way to hold the event in its complete form.

India clears Japanese plan to build high-speed rail network

India clears Japanese plan to build high-speed rail network

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The decision ahead of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit beginning on Friday gives Tokyo an early lead over China.

Jaishankar to move bill on weapons of mass destruction in RS on Monday

Jaishankar to move bill on weapons of mass destruction in RS on Monday

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will move the Weapons of Mass Destruction Bill in Rajya Sabha, as per the house's list of business.

Japanese PM Abe meets Donald at Trump Towers

Japanese PM Abe meets Donald at Trump Towers

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

The meeting, after which Abe said the two leaders can have "a relationship of trust", lasted for about 90 minutes at the Trump Towers in New York on Thursday.

Japan PM Abe opens Tokyo 2020 Olympics stadium

Japan PM Abe opens Tokyo 2020 Olympics stadium

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The stadium, built at a cost of 156.9 billion yen ($1.44 billion), will have a capacity of 68,000 when it hosts the Olympic Games opening ceremony on July 24.It will stage athletics and soccer events at the Games as well as the closing ceremony.

Japan PM arrives with yen for business

Japan PM arrives with yen for business

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

First look on the Japan PM Shinzo Abe's arrival in New Delhi.

PM to visit Japan from Dec 13-16

PM to visit Japan from Dec 13-16

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

During the visit, the prime minister and his wife, Gursharan Kaur, will be received by the emperor and empress of Japan, an official press note said on Wednesday.

From Aapnu Amdavad to Aamchi Mumbai: Highlights from bullet train launch

From Aapnu Amdavad to Aamchi Mumbai: Highlights from bullet train launch

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Here are top quotes of PM Modi, Japan's Shinzo Abe at bullet train launch.

'Unprecedented Covid control': Modi's fulsome praise for Yogi in Varanasi

'Unprecedented Covid control': Modi's fulsome praise for Yogi in Varanasi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

"The way in which UP has controlled the second Covid wave and stopped its spread is unprecedented," the prime minister, who arrived at his parliamentary constituency earlier in the morning on Thursday, said while addressing a gathering.

'Radioactive' drone found on Japan PM's office roof

'Radioactive' drone found on Japan PM's office roof

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

The drone had a radioactive symbol on it and a small amount of radiation was also detected

No clarity yet on Olympics postponement cost

No clarity yet on Olympics postponement cost

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government agreed last month to postpone the Games because of the global coronavirus outbreak. The costs of rearranging the Games and who will pay them have yet to be clarified by either the IOC or the Japanese government.

IOC, IPC thank Super-Mario Abe for Tokyo vision

IOC, IPC thank "Super-Mario" Abe for Tokyo vision

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

He also thanked Abe for his leadership in bringing the Olympic Games back to Japan after the Tokyo 1964 Games. His engagement was crucial, IOC President Thomas Bach said.

PIX: Trump watches 'incredible' sumo wrestling in Japan

PIX: Trump watches 'incredible' sumo wrestling in Japan

Rediff.com27 May 2019

US President Donald Trump praised the wrestlers as "great athletes".

Modi, Trump, Abe hold 2nd 'JAI' trilateral meet

Modi, Trump, Abe hold 2nd 'JAI' trilateral meet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The main topic of discussion was Indo-Pacific, how the three countries can work together in terms of connectivity, infrastructure, ensuring peace and security, and working together to build upon this new concept, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said.

PM to visit Assam on Feb 7, first since CAA protests

PM to visit Assam on Feb 7, first since CAA protests

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

A summit meeting between Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, scheduled to be held in Guwahati in December, was also cancelled due to the anti-CAA protests.

Fukushima Olympic Flame display cancelled over virus concerns

Fukushima Olympic Flame display cancelled over virus concerns

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The exhibition of the Olympic Flame, due to remain on display in Fukushima until the end of the month, will be cancelled over coronavirus concern. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the state of emergency on Tuesday, giving authorities more power to press people to stay at home and businesses to close.

How Japan celebrated Osaka's victory

How Japan celebrated Osaka's victory

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Osaka became the first Japanese tennis player to win the Australian Open and the first Asian player to claim the world number one ranking.

Lanka's ousted president Rajapaksa lauds Asia Cup champs

Lanka's ousted president Rajapaksa lauds Asia Cup champs

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Meanwhile, his successor, President Ranil Wickremesinghe tweeted: "Congratulations to the Sri Lankan cricket team on winning the Asia Cup 2022. Well played Pakistan! The second championship for today," he said, adding that it "goes to show that, with dedication and determination we can overcome challenges as a nation. Onwards and upwards Sri Lanka!"

Modi plays flute, narrates story of Lord Krishna at Japanese school

Modi plays flute, narrates story of Lord Krishna at Japanese school

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited an elementary school in Tokyo and mingled with the students, narrating them the story of Lord Krishna.

Hiroshima memory must never fade, says Obama on historic visit

Hiroshima memory must never fade, says Obama on historic visit

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Accompanied by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Obama lay flowers at the cenotaph in Hiroshima, which sits in the shadow of a domed building, whose skeleton has been left standing in silent testament to the victims of the first ever nuclear attack.

Infographic: India's trade with Japan

Infographic: India's trade with Japan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Bilateral trade between India and Japan stood at $16.31 billion by the end of fiscal 2013-14.

China's aggressive action forced India's 'wild card' entry to Quad: Pompeo

China's aggressive action forced India's 'wild card' entry to Quad: Pompeo

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Pompeo explains how the Donald Trump administration succeeded in bringing India on board the Quad grouping.

Japan's PM says G7 leaders support 'complete' Olympics; polls back postponement

Japan's PM says G7 leaders support 'complete' Olympics; polls back postponement

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The leaders expressed their support, he told reporters around midnight in Tokyo after the G7 heads of state held an unprecedented meeting by video conference. At the G7 video conference, leaders committed to doing 'whatever is necessary' to battle the coronavirus pandemic and to work together more closely to protect public health, jobs and growth, and issued a statement promising to address the health and economic risks.

Modi holds talks with visiting Japanese counterpart

Modi holds talks with visiting Japanese counterpart

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Advancing friendship with Japan. Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @kishida230 held productive talks in New Delhi. Both leaders discussed ways to boost economic and cultural linkages between the two countries,' Modi's office tweeted.

PM, Abe script next level of Indo-Japan strategy

PM, Abe script next level of Indo-Japan strategy

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Rediff.com's Vipin Vijayan, who is travelling with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Japan, reports from the significant bilateral meeting with Japanese Premier Shizo Abe in Tokyo.

Republic Day QUIZ: Whose tableau is it anyway?

Republic Day QUIZ: Whose tableau is it anyway?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Can you match the tableau with the state? Go ahead and give it a shot