INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 2nd July 2026

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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 2nd July 2026.

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1. India-Japan Summit: Strengthening Strategic Partnership Amid Global Uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in India on a three-day visit to hold the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions are centred on semiconductors, rare earth minerals, resilient supply chains, defence technology, maritime security, energy cooperation and investment. A large Japanese business delegation is accompanying the Prime Minister, highlighting the economic dimension of bilateral ties. The logic behind the summit is that growing geopolitical tensions, especially in the Indo-Pacific, require trusted strategic partnerships and diversified supply chains. The editorial perspective views India-Japan relations as one of the pillars of a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific. It argues that cooperation in advanced manufacturing, critical technologies and economic security will become increasingly important. The gist is that India and Japan are moving beyond traditional diplomacy towards a comprehensive strategic partnership combining security, technology, trade and regional stability.

2. Delhi Announces Permanent Winter Pollution Measures