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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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Banking, Fintech & Insurance19 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Yes Bank Puts AT1 Verdict Hit at Rs 5,217 Crore as Capital Stress Deepens

Yes Bank has quantified the financial impact of the Supreme Court’s AT1 bond ruling at Rs 5,217 crore, a blow that could have turned its reported September-quarter profit into a loss if fully recognised. The assessment underscores renewed investor concern over the bank’s capital position, with its CET-1 ratio expected to weaken materially if the judgment is implemented in full.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning17 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

SoftBank Weighs Potential Bid for Allied Universal as Son Hunts New Growth Engines

SoftBank Group is evaluating a possible acquisition of Allied Universal, the largest security services provider in the United States, according to reports citing people familiar with the matter. The move would mark another ambitious bet by Masayoshi Son as he looks for businesses that can be paired with artificial intelligence and robotics, though no deal has been finalized and the talks may still fail.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 08:07 AM IST

India, Japan Hold 12th Joint Working Group Session on Roads and Transport to Deepen Infrastructure Cooperation

India and Japan convened the 12th session of their Joint Working Group on roads and road transport, underscoring a long-running partnership that has increasingly shaped India’s infrastructure modernization agenda. The talks are expected to focus on technical cooperation, project delivery, and policy coordination as New Delhi seeks safer, more efficient transport networks and Japan looks to expand its strategic development footprint in India.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 10:53 PM IST

India, Japan Hold 12th Joint Working Group Session on Roads and Transport

India and Japan convened the 12th session of their Joint Working Group on roads and road transport, underscoring a long-running partnership focused on infrastructure quality, mobility, and technical cooperation. The meeting comes as India accelerates highway expansion and seeks deeper collaboration on safety, resilience, and advanced transport systems.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 03:00 PM IST

Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage Allegations, Prompting Tokyo Protest

Russia has detained a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage, according to reports cited by major international news organizations, triggering an immediate protest from Tokyo. The case adds fresh strain to already fraught Japan-Russia relations and underscores the heightened risks facing foreign correspondents operating in Russia amid deepening geopolitical confrontation.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 02:19 PM IST

Scientists Identify Microbe With One of the Smallest Genomes Ever Found, Redefining the Limits of Life

Researchers have identified an archaeal microbe with a genome of just 238,000 DNA base pairs, one of the smallest ever recorded and the smallest known for its group. Found living in close association with ocean plankton near Japan, the organism appears to survive with an extreme level of genetic minimalism that could reshape understanding of how much biological machinery life truly needs. The discovery also offers a new window into evolution in nutrient-poor marine environments, where dependence and specialization may drive genomes to shrink to their bare essentials.

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India Entertainment & Culture13 Oct 2026, 12:38 PM IST

Crunchyroll Manga Launches in India With 250+ Titles, Deepening Anime Ecosystem

Crunchyroll has brought its manga service to India, opening access to more than 250 titles from leading publishers in a move designed to unify reading and streaming for anime fans. The expansion strengthens the platform’s bid to become a single destination for discovering manga and watching anime adaptations, while sharpening competition in India’s fast-growing digital entertainment market.

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India Sports & Cricket10 Oct 2026, 12:47 AM IST

Lando Norris Says India Loves Formula 1 as Revival Push Gains Momentum

McLaren driver Lando Norris has said India has a strong appetite for Formula 1 and would be an attractive destination for racing, adding fresh star power to renewed efforts to bring the sport back to the country. His remarks come as the Indian government has formed a task force to explore reviving the Grand Prix, which was staged only three times between 2011 and 2013 before being dropped over taxation and financial hurdles.

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