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During Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Tokyo, India and Japan solidified their partnership by signing 21 agreements, MOUs, and launching initiatives. These collaborations span diverse sectors, including security, space exploration, digital partnership, and clean energy. Modi emphasized the potential of combining Japan’s excellence with India’s scale, particularly in manufacturing, technology, and green energy.

Watch: PM Modi rides Japan’s iconic Shinkansen bullet train; crowd chants ‘Modi-san’ in Sendai

A BMTC bus journey from Devanahalli to Majestic turned sour when a ticketing disagreement escalated into alleged physical assault. A passenger, traveling on bus KA-57 F-4029, was fined by a ticket inspection squad for not possessing a valid ticket, despite claiming the conductor never approached him.

Mohanlal’s ‘Hridayapoorvam,’ directed by Sathyan Anthikad, has garnered positive reception and decent box office numbers, opening with Rs 3.25 crore and collecting Rs 5.95 crore in two days. The family drama is praised as a feel-good entertainer with humor and relatable storytelling. The film’s strong theatre occupancy and positive word-of-mouth are expected to sustain its…

Indian weightlifters showcased their dominance at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad, securing seven medals on Friday. Sairaj Pardeshi and Parv Chaudhary shone with record-breaking performances in junior and youth categories, respectively. Dilbag Singh narrowly missed gold in the senior men’s division, while Vanshita Verma claimed a bronze in the senior women’s category.

170 MoUs, $13bn pledged: Ties extend beyond large cos to SMEs, rural areas

The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed spatial repellents as a new tool in the fight against malaria, recommending their use alongside insecticide-treated nets. These devices release mosquito-repelling chemicals, offering continuous indoor protection and proving adaptable to insecticide resistance. Trials have demonstrated a significant reduction in malaria cases, marking a major advancement in malaria prevention…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang anticipates AI’s widespread adoption will drive a shift towards four-day work weeks, boosting productivity and GDP. While some jobs may be displaced, Huang believes AI will create new roles and transform existing ones, ultimately improving the quality of life. He emphasizes that increased productivity will enable companies to pursue more innovative…