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Residents evacuate quake-hit island village of Toshima in Japan

Residents evacuate quake-hit island village of Toshima in Japan

Residents of an island in Japan's southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima have begun evacuating on Friday amid a series of earthquakes, local media reported.

On Friday morning, residents of the village of Toshima on Akusekijima, part of the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima prefecture, departed by ship, heading to the city of Kagoshima, where they are expected to stay in temporary accommodation.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck off the Tokara island chain on Thursday, following over 1,000 felt temblors in the area in nearly two weeks, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

The weather agency said the temblor, measuring a lower 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 on Akusekijima, was the first with such an intensity to be recorded in the village of Toshima since comparable data became available in 1919.

How Jane Street rigged Indian stock market to make Rs 43,000 crore in options profits

How Jane Street rigged Indian stock market to make Rs 43,000 crore in options profits

In one of the biggest market manipulation cases India has witnessed in recent years, US-based trading firm Jane Street is under the scanner for allegedly using sophisticated strategies to rig Indian stock indices and pocket over Rs 43,000 crore in options profits.

According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Jane Street and its related entities devised an elaborate intra-day trading strategy to artificially inflate and deflate the Bank Nifty index -- mainly on expiry days -- to gain from massive options positions.

The regulator found that between January 1, 2023, and March 31, 2025, Jane Street entities booked staggering profits of Rs 43,289 crore, largely from Bank Nifty options.

This was allegedly achieved by manipulating prices in the cash and futures market -- with precision, scale, and timing that pointed to deliberate intent.

According to SEBI, the strategy involved aggressive buying of Bank Nifty component stocks and futures during morning trading hours, which caused the index to rise.

Karnataka Police bust drug peddling gang after parents' complaint, arrest five

Karnataka Police bust drug peddling gang after parents' complaint, arrest five

Acting on a complaint filed by a parent regarding his son’s drug addiction, the Karnataka Police have busted a gang of drug peddlers in Mangaluru district, officials said on Friday.

The Cyber Crime, Economic Offences and Narcotics (CEN) Police in Mangaluru, acting on the complaint, arrested a five-member gang involved in peddling drugs, targeting students and employees in the coastal region.

The arrested individuals have been identified as 21-year-old Tushar, 20-year-old Dhanvi Shetty, 19-year-old Sagar Karkera, 23-year-old Vikas Thapa, and 24-year-old Vignesh Kamat. All the accused are residents of Mangaluru. The police have seized narcotic substances worth Rs 5.20 lakh from them.

The police raided the gang's hideout and apprehended the accused while they were preparing to package and sell the narcotics.

Second schedule of Naga Chaitanya's #NC24 begins in Hyderabad

Second schedule of Naga Chaitanya's #NC24 begins in Hyderabad

The makers of director Karthik Dandu's mythological thriller, tentatively being referred to as #NC24 and featuring actor Naga Chaitanya in the lead, on Friday announced that the second schedule of shooting for the film had commenced in Hyderabad.

Taking to its X timeline, Sri Venkateshwara Cine Chitra (SVCC), the production house producing the big budget entertainer, wrote, "Yuvasamrat is back in action. The second schedule of #NC24 begins in Hyderabad and will be shot across three different locations. It’s going to be an adrenaline-charged ride."

They also released a new poster to announce the beginning of the second schedule. The poster had the tag line, "One step deeper;One swing closer."

The film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs ever since news broke out about the commencement of shooting for the film in April this year.

Honoured to be part of SLI, it will be both competitive and inspiring, says Miran Maricic

Honoured to be part of SLI, it will be both competitive and inspiring, says Miran Maricic

As anticipation mounts for the first edition of Shooting League of India (SLI), launched by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and set to take place later this year, athletes from around the world have shared their excitement on being part of the tournament.

Talking about the competition and the opportunity, Croatia’s Miran Maricic said, “I am truly honoured to be invited to register for the Shooting League in India. It’s a fantastic competition that brings together some of the best athletes in the sport, all competing at one venue.”

“The level of talent and intensity will be incredible, and I am sure it will be a valuable learning experience for everyone involved. The environment promises to be both competitive and inspiring. Personally, I see this as a great opportunity to challenge myself and grow as an athlete in this exciting new format,” he added.

Maricic feels that the league will play a massive role in inspiring youngsters.

Telangana pharma unit blast: Death toll rises to 39

Telangana pharma unit blast: Death toll rises to 39

The death toll in the fire and explosion at Sigachi Industries Ltd's manufacturing unit in Pashamylaram near Hyderabad rose to 39 on Friday as one of the injured succumbed at a hospital.

Bheem Rao, one of the injured workers undergoing treatment at Dhruva Hospital at Patancheru, died on Friday. He was a native of Maharashtra.

Sigachi Industries on Thursday revised the number of dead to 38 from 40 it had announced.

The company also stated that out of the 33 injured team members, 12 have been discharged, each provided with Rs 1 lakh as interim relief. It has already announced that it will provide full medical and rehabilitation support to the injured employees.

Indian-origin man arrested in US for attacking fellow passenger mid-air

Indian-origin man arrested in US for attacking fellow passenger mid-air

A 21-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested in the US coastal city of Miami in connection with the alleged attack on a fellow passenger mid-air.

The incident occurred on June 30 on board a Frontier Flight from Philadelphia to Miami.

Even as the accused, identified as Ishaan Sharma, allegedly attacked a fellow passenger, he suffered injury near the eye area, while the victim, Keanu Evans, suffered minor injuries.

As the plane landed in Miami, Sharma was arrested and charged with battery (a harmful or offensive act against another person).

Study finds genetic mutation responsible for making humans more prone to cancer

Study finds genetic mutation responsible for making humans more prone to cancer

A team of US researchers has identified a genetic mutation that increased the risk of humans getting cancer, paving the way for new treatments for the deadly disease.

Researchers from the University of California Davis, US, explain why certain immune cells in humans are less effective at fighting solid tumours compared to non-human primates.

The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, revealed a tiny genetic difference in an immune protein called Fas Ligand (FasL) between humans and non-human primates.

This genetic mutation makes the FasL protein vulnerable to being disabled by plasmin -- a tumour-associated enzyme. This vulnerability seems unique to humans and is not found in non-human primates, such as chimpanzees.

South Korea's current account surplus widens amid US tariff pressure

South Korea's current account surplus widens amid US tariff pressure

South Korea's current account surplus widened in May from a month earlier, despite falling exports, due mainly to falling global oil prices and an increase in dividend income, central bank data showed on Friday.

The country's current account surplus reached US$10.14 billion in May, following a surplus of $5.7 billion in April, according to the data compiled by the Bank of Korea, reports news agency.

It marked the 25th consecutive month of a current account surplus, as South Korea has reported a monthly surplus since May 2023.

In terms of May figures, it was the third largest on record, following $11.31 billion of surplus in 2021 and $10.49 billion reported in 2016.

Priyanka Chopra’s tangled hair gets the sweetest fix from Nick Jonas

Priyanka Chopra’s tangled hair gets the sweetest fix from Nick Jonas

Global star Priyanka Chopra took to social media to share a sweet moment with husband Nick Jonas, where he was seen helping her untangle her messy hair.

The heartwarming video showed Nick gently coming to her rescue. Taking to Instagram, the desi girl shared a video in which Nick Jonas could be seen helping her untie her ponytail. In the video, seemingly filmed in London after the "Heads of State" event, Priyanka is seen sitting on a chair and saying, “Here we go again.” She then turns the camera to Nick, who is busy untying her ponytail. Smiling warmly, the actress praises the singer for helping her so patiently.

For the caption, the ‘Baywatch’ actress wrote, “Hair wanted to stay as is! @nickjonas said No! ‘Ponytails are complicated’ 2.0.”

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