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SpaceX to Acquire Cursor in B Stock Deal, Deepening Elon Musk’s AI Empire

SpaceX to Acquire Cursor in $60B Stock Deal, Deepening Elon Musk’s AI Empire

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Elon Musk’s AI ambitions may have just found their developer toolchain. Just days after becoming one of the world’s most valuable public companies, SpaceX has locked in a deal to buy AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in stock, marking one of the biggest acquisitions in the artificial intelligence industry. The company confirmed on Tuesday that Cursor’s parent company, Anysphere, will become a wholly owned subsidiary once the transaction closes. Regulatory filings indicate that SpaceX expects the acquisition to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. The move follows an arrangement announced in April that gave SpaceX the option to either acquire Cursor for $60 billion or pay $10 billion to continue working closely with the company. Cursor shareholders will be paid entirely with SpaceX stock. Why SpaceX wants Cursor The acquisition is the clearest sign yet that Musk is betting heavily on AI coding tools as SpaceX tries to narrow the gap with rivals OpenAI and Anthropic. Cursor has become one of the fastest-growing names in AI-assisted programming. Its software helps developers …

‘Dam is right in front of us, yet we struggle for water’: Pune’s villages battle deepening crisis | Pune News

‘Dam is right in front of us, yet we struggle for water’: Pune’s villages battle deepening crisis | Pune News

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As Pune city braces for alternate-day water supply from June 15 due to critically low storage in the Khadakwasla dam chain, residents in several rural pockets and peri-urban areas of the district say they have been living with a far more severe reality for years, walking for hours, depending on tankers and rationing every litre of water despite living in some of the highest rainfall zones. Across villages in Ambegaon, Junnar, Bhor, Mulshi, and Purandar, among others, residents say the annual water crisis has deepened even as the region receives abundant monsoon rainfall and hosts reservoirs that supply water to urban and industrial centres across Pune district. For many families in the tribal hamlets of Bhimashankar temple area in Ambegaon taluka, fetching water has become a daily struggle. “Our area is largely tribal and women from remote hamlets have to walk across steep, rocky hillsides in search of water. They return carrying pots on their heads through difficult terrain. It has become a routine for survival because wells have dried up and hand pumps no …

India, Vietnam discuss deepening defence ties as Rajnath Singh meets Phan Van Giang in Hanoi | India News

India, Vietnam discuss deepening defence ties as Rajnath Singh meets Phan Van Giang in Hanoi | India News

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met his Vietnamese counterpart, General Phan Van Giang, in Hanoi, where they reviewed the growing partnership between the two countries and discussed ways to deepen cooperation in maritime security, defence industry, training, and regional stability. As per a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, the two sides exchanged views on regional and global security developments of mutual interest and emphasised the importance of maintaining peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region. The statement added that they discussed avenues to expand cooperation in areas including military training, defence industry collaboration, maritime security, capacity building, United Nations peacekeeping, cyber security, and high-level exchanges. They also agreed to enhance cooperation between the defence forces through regular dialogues, joint exercises and exchange programmes. The bilateral defence engagements have expanded over the years and include wide-ranging contacts between the two countries, such as Defence Policy Dialogues, military-to-military exchanges, high-level visits, capacity-building and training programmes, cooperation in UN peacekeeping, ship visits, and bilateral exercises. In June 2022, when Singh …

CJI calls for deepening technology and AI-based judicial architecture for faster justice delivery

CJI calls for deepening technology and AI-based judicial architecture for faster justice delivery

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Jabalpur, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday called for deepening technology and artificial intelligence -based judicial architecture, and using technological advancements to expedite justice delivery. CJI calls for deepening technology and AI-based judicial architecture for faster justice delivery Stating that technology was the only effective answer to wastage of judiciary’s time, he said the country’s judiciary was committed to ensuring optimum utilisation of technological advancements and AI for the benefit of the common man. The CJI was speaking at a programme organised by the Madhya Pradesh High Court on the topic of “Fragmentation to fusion, empowering justice via united digital platform integration”. He also launched the MP high court’s newly-developed digital platforms. “Indian judiciary is committed to ensuring optimum utilisation of not only technological advancements that have been going on and which are integral part of our system since 1990, but also of latest designs of AI and how we can use them for the benefit of the common man,” he said. “We should think of deepening technology and AI-based judicial architecture. Technology …

‘Restoring stability, deepening economic partnership’| India News

‘Restoring stability, deepening economic partnership’| India News

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Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal conveyed India’s solidarity with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations — the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia — and reiterated its support in addressing any supply chain challenges for essential food items amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. File photo of Union minister of commerce & industry Piyush Goyal. (ANI) Also read: School staffer kills 5-yr-old student after sexual abuse in Bihar; arrested In a virtual call with GCC secretary general Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Goyal expressed hope that the ceasefire announced in the region would be enduring and would pave the way for lasting peace and stability, the commerce ministry said in a statement on Friday. Goyal, who is currently occupied in Tamil Nadu as BJP’s in-charge for the state assembly election, also touched base with other GCC members such as the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait through virtual mode. GCC nations assume significance as India and the bloc negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) and the bloc is the biggest supplier of energy to …

S Jaishankar and Anita Anand discuss deepening India-Canada ties in Munich

S Jaishankar and Anita Anand discuss deepening India-Canada ties in Munich

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Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand discussed “deepening cooperation” and “partnership opportunities” between the two countries on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney`s likely visit to India next month.  This marks the fifth meeting between the ministers since September 2025, reflecting the growing momentum in the Canada-India relationship, a statement issued by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) said on Sunday. “Was great to sit down and catch up with FM @AnitaAnandMP of Canada. India-Canada ties continue their steady progress,” Jaishankar posted on social media after the meeting on Saturday. The two ministers discussed deepening cooperation in several areas, including energy, technology, and trade. “Good to see my Indian counterpart Minister @DrSJaishankar to discuss the Canada-India relationship and the work ahead to advance our shared interests,” Anand posted on social media. Anand noted India`s importance as a partner for Canada as the two ministers shared technological benefits and significant partnership opportunities for businesses, industries and workers of both countries. “Canada remains committed to constructive …

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Israel PM Netanyahu on deepening bilateral ties

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Israel PM Netanyahu on deepening bilateral ties

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Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and others during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem. | Photo Credit: PTI External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in technology, economy, connectivity and security, expressing confidence that the bilateral strategic partnership will “grow from strength to strength”. Mr. Jaishankar arrived in Israel on Tuesday (December 16, 2025) on a two-day visit during which he called on President Isaac Herzog and held discussions with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar and Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat. He met Mr. Netanyahu later in the day. “Deeply appreciate the call on Prime Minister Israel @netanyahu in Jerusalem this evening. Extended warm wishes of PM @narendramodi. Discussed deepening cooperation in technology, economy, skills and talent, connectivity and security,” Mr. Jaishankar said in an X post. “Valued his perspectives on regional and global developments. Confident that our Strategic Partnership will grow from strength to strength,” he added. Mr. Netanyahu also acknowledged the meeting in a social media …

Saxony explores deepening ties with Tamil Nadu in education, high-tech manufacturing, and skilling

Saxony explores deepening ties with Tamil Nadu in education, high-tech manufacturing, and skilling

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Germany’s Free State of Saxony is looking at deepening its relations with Tamil Nadu on the education and economic front. Discussions are also on to sign a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to skilling for high-tech sectors like semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. “We want to strengthen our ties with Tamil Nadu,” Dirk Panter, Saxony’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Climate Action said at the sidelines of Tamil Nadu-Saxony Business Conclave that was jointly organised by Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Government of Saxony Germany. “We are keen to collaborate on concrete projects, particularly in the industrial sector,” he added. “Our focus areas, include semiconductors, and skilled workforce development, as there is a strong demand in these fields.” He further said, “We are here for a week, spending time in both Chennai and Coimbatore. In Coimbatore, we will be visiting several textile firms. The textile industry in Saxony, much like in India, has a rich tradition. Our goal is to explore potential business opportunities and areas of collaboration.” Nils Geibler, Director-General …

5 Indians working in Mali kidnapped amid deepening unrest backed by Al-Qaeda-linked group

5 Indians working in Mali kidnapped amid deepening unrest backed by Al-Qaeda-linked group

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Published on: Nov 08, 2025 11:25 am IST Other Indians working for the company have been evacuated to Bamako, while no group has so far claimed the abductions. Five Indian nationals have reportedly been kidnapped by gunmen in Mali amid ongoing unrest in the west African country. The group was employed by a company working on electrification projects and were kidnapped near Kobri, news agency AFP quoted security officials as saying The unrest-stricken Mali now faces a fuel shortage after Al-Qaeda-linked group imposed staggering blockades. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP) “We confirm the kidnapping of five Indian nationals,” a company representative told AFP. The officials said that other Indians working for the company have been evacuated to Bamako, while no group has so far claimed the abductions. Also read: US Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in food aid funding for now In September, Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) jihadists kidnapped two Emirati nationals and an Iranian near Bamako in September. They were released last week for a …

Deepening Rift Between Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh Army Chief?

Deepening Rift Between Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh Army Chief?

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New Delhi: A round of meetings in Bangladesh has once again led to reports of major differences between Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman and Chief Adviser of the interim government Muhammad Yunus. On Tuesday, a high-level meeting on the law and order situation in the country was held at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka, which was chaired by Mr Yunus. The meeting was attended by home adviser Lieutenant General (retired) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain and national security adviser Khalilur Rahman, who are part of the interim government that currently governs Bangladesh. It was also attended by top military officials, including Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Navy chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan and Air Force chief Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan. Reports from Bangladesh suggest that all meetings, rallies and processions around Sena Niwas, the residence of Army chief have been banned as there is apprehension that hardline Islamists, who are using the students’ uprising as a front to back Muhammad Yunus, might try to hold protests. The Army Chief’s planned …