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Japan Overhauls Permanent Residency Rules, Tightening the Path for Foreign Nationals

Japan has formally revised its permanent residency framework, raising fees and tightening screening standards in a move that signals a harder line on immigration administration. The changes arrive amid growing political sensitivity over foreign residents, even as Japan continues to rely on overseas labor to offset demographic decline.

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Startups & Venture Capital13m ago

India Weighs New Trade Secrets Law as Startups, Industry Push for Balance on Whistleblowers and Enforcement

India is preparing to consult industry on whether it needs a dedicated trade secrets law, as officials weigh concerns from startups over compliance burdens and from established firms over contract enforcement. The discussion also centers on how any new framework would protect confidential business information without weakening whistleblower safeguards.

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India & World Affairs20m ago

US Says India Trade Pact Is 90%-Plus Done, Hailing Potential Breakthrough in Bilateral Ties

A senior US State Department official said the long-awaited India-US trade agreement is more than 90% complete and could be finalized soon, calling it a breakthrough that would "unleash another level" of bilateral relations. The official also pointed to a packed diplomatic calendar, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's planned India visit, a possible Modi trip to the US for the G20 summit in Florida, and renewed momentum on the Quad and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

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India Sports & Cricket35m ago

Hardik Pandya Suffers Fresh Shin Injury, Ruled Out of India's New Zealand White-Ball Tour

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has suffered a fresh injury to his right shin, dealing another setback to a comeback that has already been delayed multiple times in recent months. The injury will keep him out for at least three weeks, ruling him out of the upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand and raising fresh concerns over his fitness trajectory ahead of future assignments.

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India Sports & Cricket3h ago

Joshna Chinappa defies time, targets another Asian Games medal in record seventh appearance

At 40, Joshna Chinappa is back at the Asian Games for a record seventh appearance, still competing at a high level nearly 24 years after her debut in Busan. The veteran squash star says she never imagined reaching this milestone, but remains focused on helping India in the women's team and mixed doubles events at Aichi-Nagoya.

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India Sports & CricketSept 26, 2026

Women Cricket's Historic Clash: India vs Pakistan Under Political Spotlight

The long-awaited face-off between Indian and Pakistani women's cricket teams highlights the intersection of sport and politics, revealing deeper societal issues. As both teams prepare to compete, the match symbolizes a breakthrough moment in challenging patriarchal norms in cricket.

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