IJR News — today's news from every sideSouth Gujarat Heavy Rain: CM Deploys Ministers — Jul 23, 2026Gujarat's South Gujarat region is under extreme rainfall with red alerts, evacuations, and school closures as relief operations ramp up; Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has deployed Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi, Tribal Development Minister Naresh Patel, and senior officials to Surat, Valsad, and Navsari to oversee the response. The Valsad administration ordered factories to close for the day and rescue teams, NDRF and SMC, continue de-watering and sheltering residents, with IMD warnings persisting for the coming days.
Japan, Taiwan seek to mend ties with China — Aug 24, 2026A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers, including a member of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party, traveled to Beijing to mend strained China relations after Takaichi's Taiwan remarks, with officials saying communications have been severed and a window for dialogue may be sought, while Takaichi warned that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan and justify the use of force. Separately, Taiwan's Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang led a delegation to Tokyo to attend the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union meetings to bolster parliamentary diplomacy with Japan, focusing on trade, culture, and regional supply-chain resilience.
