A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Japan’s east coast of Honshu late Saturday night at a depth of 50 km. No casualties have been reported from the tremor in this seismically active region. Japan, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, frequently experiences quakes and uses the Shindo scale to measure intensity.
Player-of-the-Match Ravindra Jadeja reflected on playing his first home Test without long-time spin partner R Ashwin, admitting he missed him but expressed confidence in India’s new spinners. Jadeja also discussed his rigorous fitness regimen and is on the verge of achieving significant career milestones, including joining an elite club of all-rounders.
During the filming of Soori’s upcoming movie ‘Mandadi’ near Ramanathapuram, a boat capsized due to strong waves, resulting in no injuries but damaging cameras worth Rs. 1 crore. The crew quickly resumed shooting with enhanced security for the film, which focuses on the fishing community and is set for a late 2025 release.
Kim Soo Hyun’s legal team released a new statement. This statement addresses his ongoing case with Kim Sae Ron’s family. The team clarified details about photos submitted as proof. They stated the pictures were from 2020. His lawyers also called an alleged draft statement false. They pointed out errors in the document.
Madagascar’s capital saw rival rallies on Saturday. This followed fatal youth-led protests. The president called these protests a coup attempt. Demonstrators expressed frustration over poor governance. They demanded the president’s resignation. Police blocked anti-government protesters. The UN reported 22 deaths. Madagascar remains one of the world’s poorest nations despite its resources.
Vidarbha’s lower order showed immense grit on Day 4 of the Irani Cup, setting a challenging 361-run target for Rest of India. Despite early breakthroughs, captain Akshay Wadkar’s defiance helped Vidarbha build a significant lead. RoI’s chase began poorly, losing two quick wickets before rain halted play, leaving them adrift and Vidarbha in a commanding…
Severe cyclonic storm Shakhti, formed off the Gujarat coast, moved westwards on Saturday, projected to curve east-northeastwards and weaken by October 6, 2025. Fishermen are advised against venturing into the northwest Arabian Sea. Concurrently, parts of Gujarat, including Dwarka and Ambaji, experienced rainfall, with Ahmedabad expecting light showers.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicts gigawatt-scale data centres will operate in space within two decades, leveraging continuous solar power to surpass Earth-based facilities. He views this as a natural progression after communication satellites, despite launch challenges. Bezos also stated AI is an “industrial bubble” but will bring immense societal benefits, transforming every industry globally.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are actively pursuing Alex Bregman, who is opting out of his Red Sox contract, to fill their third base vacancy after trading Eugenio Suárez. Bregman’s offensive production and leadership could bolster Arizona’s lineup, but convincing him to leave Boston will require a substantial contract offer exceeding $120 million.
