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New bilateral agreements in the fields of science, health, and advanced technologies have been signed during the bilateral meetings held in New Delhi on 5 and 6 May 2026, which strengthened Indo-Japan ties in these sectors.

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Union Government has officially notified formation of new South Coast Railway zone under the headquarters of Visakhapatnam.

The new railway zone will be operational from June 1, 2026.

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Japan and Philippines are expanding their defence cooperation through military exercises and strategic engagement.

Both countries are important maritime nations in the Indo-Pacific region. They share concerns about maritime security, regional stability, and freedom of navigation.

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India has taken another major step towards becoming a global semiconductor hub. The Union Cabinet led by Narendra Modi has approved two new semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission.

These projects involve a combined investment of more than ?3,936 crore. Both projects will be established in Gujarat.

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The Union Cabinet has approved the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0. This decision is important for businesses that need financial support during difficult economic conditions.

The ECLGS is a government-backed credit guarantee programme. It was first launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme was designed to help stressed businesses by providing additional loans with government guarantees.