Quake measuring 7.9 hits off Russian Far East, tsunami warning issued

Vladivostok, July 30 (UNI) A 7.9 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday struck near Severo-Kurilsk, a town in Russia’s Sakhalin region, prompting a tsunami warning and the evacuation of residents from potentially hazardous areas, regional governor Valery Limarenko said on social media. Emergency services are operating in enhanced mode, assisting residents as they move to higher ground…

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‘Saiyaara’ joins the 250 crore club

Mumbai, July 29 (UNI) The latest romantic drama “Saiyaara” has stormed past the Rs 250 crore mark in the Indian market, firmly cementing its place among this year’s biggest commercial successes. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Akshay Widhani under the banner of Yash Raj Films, the movie hit the theatres on July 18…

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Osaka eyes revival with Swiatek’s former coach

Tokyo, July 29 (UNI) Renowned Polish coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, who played a pivotal role in Iga Swiatek’s rise to the summit of women’s tennis, is set to work with Japan’s Naomi Osaka as the four-time Grand Slam champion seeks to revive her career after a prolonged break. Wiktorowski, 44, guided Swiatek to four of her…

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David Popovici clinches his second world title

Fukuoka, July 29 (UNI) Romania’s Olympic champion David Popovici produced a breathtaking finish to clinch his second world title in the men’s 200m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships here on Monday, stopping the clock at 1:43.53. Popovici, the gold medallist from the Paris 2024 Olympics, surged past American swimmer and six-time world medallist Luke…

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Sable undergoes successful knee surgery

Mumbai, July 29 (UNI) Two-time Olympian and national record holder Avinash Sable has undergone successful surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus injury in his right knee, the steeplechase ace confirmed today. Sable suffered the injury during a fall in the Monaco Diamond League on July 11. The incident occurred when he stumbled…

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