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Magnitude 6 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast Of Japan's Noda Region: USGS

An earthquake of 6-magnitude struck off the coast of Japan's eastern Noda region on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said. The quake was at a depth of 19.3 km, it said. This comes weeks after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook the country's regions, injuring at least 30 people and forcing about 90,000 residents to evacuate their homes. The December 8 earthquake struck off the coast and the Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami as high as 3 metres (10 feet) could hit the country's northeastern coast. Warnings were issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate, and tsunamis from 20 to 70 cm (7 to 27 inches) high were observed at several ports, JMA said. Japan is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries, with a tremor occurring at least every five minutes. Located in the "Ring of Fire" of volcanoes and oceanic trenches partly encircling the Pacific Basin, Japan accounts for about 20% of the world's earthquakes...

Sriram Raghavan Reveals Why Dhurandhar Is Not The Kind Of Film He Would Make

Even as Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar continues its triumphant box-office run, Sriram Raghavan has made it clear that the blockbuster spy thriller sits firmly outside his own creative comfort zone.  Speaking to The Hindu ahead of the release of his next film, Ikkis , Raghavan explained why the Ranveer Singh-starrer, despite being well-crafted, represents a cinematic language he would not personally adopt. Why Dhurandhar's Success Does Not Define His Filmmaking Choices Addressing comparisons between Dhurandhar and the kind of spy films he and his brother Shridhar Raghavan have made in the past, Sriram stressed that it is less about quality and more about worldview. "It is a well-made film with terrific performances, but it is not our kind of film. We must understand that we are living in different times. The earlier James Bond films starring Sean Connery and Roger Moore were fun movies. Later on, Bond films started to get serious. Dhurandhar is one movie. It is doing spe...

Helped Boost Ties: PM In Letter To Tarique Rahman After Khaleda Zia's Death

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his condolence letter to Tarique Rahman - the son of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and the acting chairman leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party - recalled his association with her and expressed hope that the people of Bangladesh, who have shown "remarkable strength and dignity throughout their history... will continue to be guided by their shared values, democratic traditions, and a deep sense of national unity". PM Modi's letter was delivered today by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who represented India at the funeral of Khaleda Zia. On arrival in Dhaka, met with Mr Tarique Rahman @trahmanbnp , Acting Chairman of BNP and son of former PM of Bangladesh Begum Khaleda Zia. Handed over to him a personal letter from Prime Minister @narendramodi . Conveyed deepest condolences on behalf of the Government and… pic.twitter.com/xXNwJsRTmZ — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 31, 2025 Expressing his ...

Techie Reveals How Moving From Bengaluru To Hyderabad Changed Her Life

Shreya Prasad, a techie who works at Uber, has recently shared her experience of moving to Hyderabad. In her post on LinkedIn, she said that leaving Bengaluru was one of the best decisions she made this year. She listed a few reasons for leaving Bengaluru, such as potholes, time spent on travelling, waiting hours for cabs, insane traffic, hard water, low-quality food and healthcare and expensive living costs.  Shreya further said that life has become calmer, happier, and healthier in Hyderabad. She highlighted that Hyderabad offers a better work-life balance, with improved infrastructure and lower living costs. "A small career + life update - I moved from Uber Bengaluru to Uber Hyderabad earlier this year. Looking back, it's been one of the better decisions I've made for myself," she wrote in the post, which gained significant traction. "I didn't realise how much mental energy was being drained by everyday things until they were gone."  Also read |  W...

CBSE Cancels Affiliation Of Jaipur School Over Class 4 Student's Suicide

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) today cancelled the affiliation of a school in Jaipur where a 9-year-old girl, a Class 4 student, died by suicide on November 1. In a detailed eight-page order dated December 30, the CBSE said the incident exposed "grave, flagrant and wilful non-compliance" with mandatory child safety norms, concluding that the Neerja Modi School was "not fit for continuation of affiliation". The board described the case as one involving systemic failure, negligence, and lack of accountability, adding that the tragedy was entirely preventable. What The CBSE Found According to the official order, a two-member fact-finding committee appointed by CBSE conducted surprise inspections, examined CCTV footage, interacted with staff and parents, and reviewed school records. The findings revealed multiple serious lapses: - No safety grills or steel nets in open areas on upper floors - No effective CCTV surveillance of student movement and ...

Biocon Employee, 26, Found Dead At Bengaluru Office

A 26-year-old employee of Biocon was found dead on the company premises at Bengaluru's Electronic City Phase-II on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the afternoon. Police said the man, Anantha Kumar, may have jumped or fallen from the parapet of the fourth floor of the office building. The reasons behind the death are not yet known, and no note was found, police said. Kumar's body was shifted to a local hospital. A case has been registered at Parappana Agrahara Police Station, and further investigation is underway. Kumar, a resident of Bengaluru's Banashankari area, was employed in the finance department of the company. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our employees in Bengaluru. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the family during this extremely difficult time. As the matter is currently under investigation by the authorities, we are unable to share further details at this stage," said Biocon in a statement.   from NDTV News- ...

Star, Picked By CSK At IPL Auction, Leaks Record 123 In 10 Overs In VHT

Puducherry captain Aman Khan endured a tough outing with the ball as he conceded 123 runs from his ten overs against Jharkhand on Monday in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, registering the most expensive spell in List A cricket history. Khan's figures surpassed the previous unwanted record of 0/116 in nine overs, set by Arunachal Pradesh's Mibom Mosu against Bihar last week. Notably, Aman was picked by Chennai Super Kings at Indian Premier League 2026 auction for a price of Rs 40 lakh. He has already played for Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals in the past. Chasing a steep target, Puducherry were bowled out for 235, falling well short. Jharkhand's bowlers kept things tight, with Rajandeep Singh finishing with figures of 3/47, while Anukul Roy also made a telling impact with the ball, picking up 2/58. Anukul's all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award, capping off a dominant outing for Jharkhand, who sealed a comprehensive victory by 133 runs in th...

Salman, Deols, And Others Attend Screening Of Dharmendra's Last Film Ikkis

Mumbai witnessed an emotional evening on Monday as the Hindi film industry came together for a special screening of Ikkis , Sriram Raghavan's upcoming period drama, which also serves as a farewell to legendary actor Dharmendra. The film's lead pair, newcomers Simar Bhatia and Agastya Nanda, arrived together and posed for photographs on the red carpet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) Jaideep Ahlawat, who plays a pivotal role in the film, was also among the early arrivals. He opted for a muted yet stylish ensemble, stepping out in a grey jacket layered over a black T-shirt and coordinated trousers. Rekha, Tabu, Jeetendra, Salman Khan, Lulia Vantur, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Manish Malhotra, Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh, along with Randeep Hooda, were spotted making their way into the venue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bh...