Insights & Analysis

New Delhi. December 2. 2025 Is humanity alone in the universe, or does life exist beyond Earth? India and Japan have come together to pursue these fundamental questions through one of the world’s most ambitious astronomy projects-the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). This next-generation observatory- with its 30-meter primary mirror composed of 500 precisely aligned hexagonal segments- represents a technological leap in optical-infrared astronomy. With nanometer-level precision,

Yokosuka, Japan October 23, 2025 The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigate, showcased India’s growing maritime strength and self-reliance during the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25) held from October 16 to 18, followed by a Harbour Phase at Yokosuka, Japan, on October 21. R. Madhu Sudan, Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of India in Tokyo, Japan and Rear Admiral YAMAGUCHI Nobohisa, Chief of Staff, JMSDF Yokosuk

India and Japan’s partnership on critical minerals marks a new phase in strategic cooperation — linking supply-chain resilience, technology innovation, and Indo-Pacific energy security.

Ambassador Nagma Mohamed Mallick’s appointment as India’s envoy to Japan marks a milestone in India–Japan relations and highlights women’s growing leadership in global diplomacy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to Japan first in August 2014  and recent visit in August 2025 mark a remarkable decade in the evolution of India–Japan relations. What began with the optimism of a newly elected leader eager to expand India’s global partnerships has matured into a phase of strategic consolidation. PM Modi's first visit to Japan in August 2014 was with the optimism of a newly elected leader eager to expand India’s global partnerships. Eleven years later,