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The critical mineral security partnership between both nations has emerged as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific economic resilience, directly countering China's export restrictions on rare earth elements. 

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America's founders imagine visiting the US at 250, marveling at its progress while confronting deep political divisions, inequality and unresolved ideals, concluding the democratic experiment remains unfinished.

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PM Narendra Modi welcomed Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi. The leaders shared a warm handshake and posed for official photographs as both nations prepared for talks on strategic partnership, trade and regional cooperation.

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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's India visit highlights Tokyo's post-pacifist security strategy, growing defence cooperation, and concerns over China.

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Along with politics Takaichi has varied interests. She has been a fan of heavy metal since her university days. She even played drums in a heavy metal band while studying.

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