China hawk Takaichi set to be Japan's first woman PMJapan is set to inaugurate its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, following an eleventh-hour coalition deal. Despite leading a mi...
21 Oct, 2025, 07.14 AM IST
What to expect in Japan's parliamentary vote on new PMSanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister as the Japan Innovation Party pledges support. Parliament votes Tues...
20 Oct, 2025, 03.57 PM IST
Japan in political crisis as coalition collapsesJapan's ruling coalition has collapsed. Komeito, the junior partner, has quit the alliance. This puts Sanae Takaichi's bid to become prime ...
11 Oct, 2025, 08.21 AM IST
Japan's Takaichi, Koizumi face off in race to be next PMJapan's ruling LDP held a runoff vote between hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi and political scion Shinjiro Koizumi to select its next l...
04 Oct, 2025, 11.17 AM IST
Japan's ex-Economic Security Minister Takaichi leads race for LDP presidency as country braces for leadership shiftSanae Takaichi is a leading candidate for president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party. A recent poll shows her ahead of other contenders ...
13 Sep, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
'Trump Whisperer' ex-minister joins Japan PM raceToshimitsu Motegi, a former foreign minister known as the "Trump Whisperer," has entered the race to succeed Shigeru Ishiba as Japan's lead...
08 Sep, 2025, 10.36 AM IST
Who is Toshimitsu Motegi: former Foreign Minister and LDP veteran seeking Japan’s PM roleFormer Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announces candidacy for Liberal Democratic Party leadership following PM Ishiba's resign...
08 Sep, 2025, 10.25 AM IST
Let's explain how Japan will pick its next leaderJapan faces a leadership transition as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to resign amidst the LDP's loss of parliamentary majorities. Th...
07 Sep, 2025, 09.29 PM IST
Japan's political uncertainty may slow down India engagementsJapan's ruling LDP, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, faces significant losses in snap elections, prompting concerns over political sta...
29 Oct, 2024, 11.51 PM IST
After disastrous election, what happens to Japan's new PM?Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition failed to secure a majority in snap parliamentary elections, marking the LDP's wo...
28 Oct, 2024, 11.58 AM IST
Who is Shigeru Ishiba? Japan's train-loving PM, who pitched for 'NATO like force against China', faces set back in electionJapan election 2024 results have reportedly shown that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is losing majority.
27 Oct, 2024, 11.27 PM IST
Success and scandals: Japan's Liberal Democratic PartyJapan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a dominant political player for decades, failed to secure a majority in recent snap elections for t...
27 Oct, 2024, 10.34 PM IST
Japan's ruling LDP at risk of losing majority in election, media polls showJapan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party faces losing its majority in the upcoming election, possibly necessitating increased reliance on co...
17 Oct, 2024, 10.56 AM IST
Japan ruling LDP to hold leadership election on Sept 27, Fuji TV saysJapan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is finalizing plans to hold its leadership election on Sept. 27, according to Fuji TV. The el...
19 Aug, 2024, 08.28 AM IST
Fumio Kishida to step down: What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime ministerJapan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his resignation, triggering a contest among Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidates. Scand...
14 Aug, 2024, 12.50 PM IST
Japan: Fumio Kishida's coalition to stay in control, LDP weakened, say exit pollsThe LDP-Komeito coalition was projected to win 239 to 288 seats in the lower house, more than the 233 needed for a majority, NHK said. The ...
31 Oct, 2021, 05.00 PM IST
View: India will eagerly await the political transition in TokyoBefore stepping down, Suga did try to strengthen his political clout by overhauling top executive posts in LDP. The reshuffle involved gett...
06 Sep, 2021, 11.23 PM IST