‘Reflection of trust’: PM Modi, Brazil President Lula sign rare earths deal; aim for trade beyond $20 billion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during a joint press meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday set a target to raise bilateral trade to $20 billion within five years and signed key agreements in areas including rare earth minerals, digital…

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2025 disease burden: Pune logs highest chikungunya infections among all Maha districts, ranks second in dengue cases | Pune News

Pune: The district recorded highest number of chikungunya cases (22) and second most dengue infections (44) across the state last year, underscoring the need for public awareness and mosquito-control measures. Health department data showed that the state recorded 14,159 confirmed dengue cases and 3,439 confirmed chikungunya cases in 2025. Dr Aparna Patil, district malaria officer,…

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Jordi Visser: AI and crypto will disrupt existing market structures, stablecoins are processing more volume than Mastercard, and Bitcoin’s performance is closely tied to software ETFs

AI’s rise could reshape money markets, leaving traditional players behind as crypto gains traction. Key Takeaways AI and crypto are poised to disrupt existing market structures significantly. The next decade may see a reshaping of money markets with different beneficiaries than in the past. Stablecoins are processing more transaction volume than major credit card companies…

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Man from Navi Mumbai arrested for sexually assaulting woman after promising ‘marriage’ | Mumbai News

Navi Mumbai: A 34-year-old man, a software engineer residing in Kamothe, was arrested by Kharghar police after a police complaint was lodged by a 32-year-old married woman, also from Kamothe, on Thursday. She alleged that the accused forcibly established a sexual relationship with her after promising marriage, by taking her to different hotels, and later…

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AI Impact Summit declaration secures support of 86 nations, two global bodies: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Eighty-six countries and two international organisations have signed the AI Impact Summit declaration, signalling broad global support for shared principles on responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. The declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the India AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi, with signatories including the US,…

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IoTeX confirms $2M hack, rejects $4.3M theft claims

IoTeX reported containing a hack with losses around $2 million, disputing on-chain analyst estimates placing the theft at $4.3 million. Summary IoTeX confirms $2M exploit and pauses chain for security upgrades. Analysts estimate $4.3M after token minting and cross-chain laundering. Exchanges and law enforcement work to freeze stolen funds. The blockchain platform stated it coordinated…

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Cobra rescued from school in Navi Mumbai | Mumbai News

Navi Mumbai: A 5-feet-long spectacled cobra was rescued from the premises of a Rabale-based school of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation. The cobra was later released far away in a forested area.The snake rescuer of Sahyadri Group, Akshay Dange, said, “The adult cobra accidentally entered the school premises since there are several patches of wilderness around…

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‘Why did we compromise our … ‘: Congress raises 7 questions after US court strikes down Trump tariffs

PM Modi and US President Donald Trump (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday once again targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the recently finalised interim trade agreement, earlier this month, between India and the United States, which took nearly a year to reach mutual consensus. The largest opposition party’s attack on PM Modi…

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