Japan's parliament has approved a historic revision to the Imperial House Law, reaffirming that only male heirs from the paternal bloodline can inherit the Chrysanthemum Throne. The legislation also allows princesses to retain royal status after marrying commoners and permits the adoption of distant male relatives to help preserve the shrinking imperial family.

Japan: New succession law seeks to preserve Japan's imperial bloodline

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded her visit to India, reaffirming Tokyo's commitment to the strategic partnership envisioned by Shinzo Abe, former Japanese PM. From economic security to infrastructure and shared democratic values, here's how India and Japan continue to shape Asia's future together.

India-Japan summit: How India, Japan may shape Asia's century 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for an informal dinner in New Delhi ahead of the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. Held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, the leaders discussed bilateral ties, regional and global developments, and the shared cultural bonds between India and Japan.

India-Japan summit: PM Modi hosts Japan PM Takaichi for informal dinner in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan as she began her first official visit to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Japanese leader ahead of the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, where both sides are expected to discuss trade, investment, defence cooperation, semiconductors, critical minerals and strategic ties. 

India-Japan summit: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi accorded Guard of Honour 

India and Japan signed a series of key Memorandums of Cooperation (MoCs) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at Hyderabad House during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, underscoring both nations' commitment to expanding their Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

India-Japan summit: PM modi, Takaichi witness signing of key MOCs in Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is in India for a three-day official visit and the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. She is set to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on trade, investment, defence, energy security, technology, and the Indo-Pacific. Several agreements are expected to be signed as both nations seek to strengthen their Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The visit also includes business engagements aimed at boosting economic cooperation. 

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