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Japan, India agree on closer economic, security ties for next decade
The Straits Times
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August 29, 2025
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on Aug 29 to further bolster economic and security cooperation, as Tokyo places greater emphasis on India’s growing global role. After talks in Tokyo, Mr...
Overseas holidays and pints at the pub: five things Australians are splurging on as household budgets bounce back
The Guardian
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August 29, 2025
Australians are starting to spend a little more as household budgets recover and interest rates and inflation ease, the country’s biggest companies have said.ASX-listed businesses have reported their earnings through August, showing rising...
Travelers share honest review after taking luxury trip on high-speed train: 'We had no idea what to expect'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 29, 2025
"This carriage is fancy and exclusive." by Taylor SmithAugust 29, 2025 A TikTok creator duo is giving viewers a first-hand look at China's luxury high-speed trains, and the ride looks so smooth and stylish that it's turning heads online. Travel...
PM Modi's Big 'Economic Order' Message To China From Japan
Times Now
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August 29, 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an informal meeting in the southern state of Tamil Nadu (PTI File Photo) In a big message to China ahead of his two-day visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it is...
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This Travel Advisor Swears by Adventures by Disney for Small Group Trips—Here's Why
Travel + Leisure
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As a luxury travel advisor, the thought of group travel always made me cringe. Being crammed into a bus with strangers, stuck on someone else’s schedule? I’ll pass. I like my privacy, my space, and an itinerary that's entirely my own. And yet,...
PM Modi presented with traditional Daruma doll in Japan
The Hindu
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August 29, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is presented with a Daruma Doll by the Chief Priest of Shorinzan Daruma Temple in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: PMO via PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with a traditional Daruma doll, seen as a symbol of good...
A Guide to Using an eSIM in Japan: How To Get Data When Traveling Internationally
Tokyo Weekender
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August 29, 2025
For most travelers, Japan is a dream destination. But navigating everything from the Tokyo subway to a quiet mountain temple often depends on one essential modern tool: a reliable internet connection. In a country where signage is frequently only...
PM Modi Paves Way For Japan’s 10 Trillion Yen Investment In India
Ommcom News
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August 29, 2025
Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India and Japan have laid a roadmap for their relations in the next decade with a focus on investment, economic security, innovation, and technology as key areas. Addressing the media after a...
Irish Olympic ace shares loved-up snaps from holiday with GAA star boyfriend Mikey Breen
Belfast Live
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August 29, 2025
Sharlene Mawdsley, the team Ireland sprint sensation, is currently basking in the sun on a well-deserved holiday with her boyfriend Mikey Breen. This weeky, she took to social media to share some snaps of their romantic getaway as they enjoy a...
PM Modi, Japan PM Ishiba hold talks: $68bn boost, defence upgrade and tech pact mark the Summit
News9 Live
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August 29, 2025
World News Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba faced the press together on Friday (29 August) after holding wide-ranging talks in Tokyo. “I had a productive and purposeful discussion with Japanese Prime...
PM Modi receives daruma doll: Symbol of perseverance & India-Japan ties
News9 Live
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August 29, 2025
India News Tokyo: In a gesture rich with cultural symbolism, Rev. Seishi Hirose, Chief Priest of Darum-ji Temple in Japan, presented a Daruma Doll to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ongoing visit to Tokyo. The exchange served not only as a...
Japan’s Osaka drops controversial plan to tax foreign tourists
South China Morning Post
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August 29, 2025
Japan’s Osaka prefecture has dropped a controversial plan to charge foreign tourists a special tax after an expert panel said the proposal was legally and practically unworkable. Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura had proposed the tax in March last...
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Top destinations for business travel in 2025 revealed
Travolution
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August 29, 2025
SAP Concur has published its 2025 Global Business Travel Survey, which has revealed that 89% of business travellers, 93% of travel managers, and 90% of CFOs expect their organisation’s travel budget to increase or stay the same this year. The...
Business News | Bollywood Filmmaker Captain Rahul Bali Highlights the Economic Impact of Film Industry on Tourism at HORECFEX 2026 in Danang, Vietnam
Latestly
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August 29, 2025
NewsVoir Danang [Vietnam], August 29: Acclaimed Bollywood Filmmaker, Cultural Ambassador and Visionary Producer Captain Rahul Bali, best known for laying the foundation of India - Vietnam Cinematic relations and producing Bollywood films like...
The Tiny Japanese Restaurant Anthony Bourdain Absolutely Loved
KINY - Alaska
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August 28, 2025
Superstar chef Anthony Bourdain wasn't shy about making his opinions known. From the foods he hated with a passion to the dish that was the worst food he ever ate, the culinary icon was unabashed about sharing his views on all things cuisine. But...
IATA Reports 4% Growth in Global Air Travel Demand for July 2025
FTN News
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August 29, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 4.0% year-on-year increase in global passenger demand for July 2025, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK). Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), rose...
AI, minerals, semiconductor deals on cards as PM visits Japan; Modi may secure investment pledges worth $68 billion
The Week
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Tokyo on Friday, is expected to have talks on advancing economic and investment ties between India and Japan, with particular focus on emerging technologies, including AI and semiconductors. Modi will...
Narendra Modi in Japan: Prime Minister receives a Daruma doll from Rev Seishi Hirose
India Blooms
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August 29, 2025
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday presented a Daruma doll by Rev Seishi Hirose, Chief Priest of the Shorinzan Daruma-Ji temple, Takasaki-Gunma. This special gesture reaffirms the close civilizational and spiritual ties between India and Japan....
Daruma dolls: What is the story behind the eye-less paper doll gifted to PM Modi by Japan?
The Week
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with a Daruma doll while on his two-day official trip to Japan to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. The doll was presented by the chief priest of the Shorinzan Buddhist temple in Taksaki City,...
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PM Modi likely to seal deal on Japan’s E10 Shinkansen bullet trains: What makes them special?
Firstpost
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August 29, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan, where he will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for summit talks. One of the key sectors on the agenda is the long-awaited Shinkansen bullet train project, which will be the...