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Japan's economy could lose as much as $1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse of hundreds of buildings and potentially killing about 300,000 people, a government report said on Monday. The expected economic damage of 270.3 trillion yen, or nearly half of the country's total gross domestic product (GDP), was up sharply from the previous estimate of 214.2 trillion yen as the new estimate accounted for inflationary pressures and updated terrain and ground data which have expanded anticipated flood areas, the Cabinet Office report showed. Japan is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries, and the government sees about an 80% chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake along a tremulous seabed zone known as the Nankai Trough. Under the worst-case scenario, based on a potential magnitude 9 earthquake in the area, Japan is likely to see 1.23 million evacuees or 10% of its total population. As many as 298,000 people could die from tsunamis and building collapses if the quake occurs late at night in winter, the report showed. The trough is off Japan's southwest Pacific coast and runs for approximately 900 km (600 miles), where the Philippine Sea Plate is subducting under the Eurasian Plate. The accumulating tectonic strains could result in a megaquake roughly once in 100 to 150 years.

As a thumb-rule for stock market investing, doing less is more. “The stock market is designed to transfer money from the active to the patient," Warren Buffet famously said. However, exchange rules require you to make some transactions in your broking account to keep it active.

SMVT Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express derailed at Nirgundi near Manguli at 11.54 am, chief public relations Officer of the East Coast Railways, Ashok Mishra, said. The deceased was identified as 22-year-old Suvankar Roy of Alipurdwar in West Bengal, railways said, adding that the youth jumped from the train after the derailment and died. The railways authorities were waiting for the postmortem report to ascertain the exact cause of the death, an official said. The East Coast Railways said one female passenger suffered grievous injury and two other male passengers are being treated for simple injury. The train was heading to Kamakhya station in Assam's Guwahati from Bengaluru and the accident happened on the down line of the Howrah-Chennai route, affecting train services, officials said.

One Piece Egghead Part 2' has been released with subtitles. It teases major developments in the upcoming episodes. The anime resumes on April 6 on Crunchyroll.

flash floods. Millions of people could face severe weather conditions from Saturday through Monday. Travel disruptions and infrastructure damage are expected.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025, also known as Meethi Eid, is not just a festival—it’s a heartwarming celebration of faith, gratitude, and togetherness. As the crescent moon signals the end of Ramadan’s spiritual journey, millions of Muslims around the world prepare to mark this joyous occasion. In 2025, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on March 31 or April 1, depending on the moon sighting in different regions. Amid the aroma of freshly prepared sweets and the warmth of family gatherings, sharing heartfelt Eid Mubarak wishes, touching quotes, sincere messages, and festive WhatsApp status updates adds an extra layer of joy to the celebrations. Let’s dive into a treasure trove of over 100+ Eid Mubarak 2025 greetings, quotes, and captions that will make your loved ones feel extra special this Eid.

Catch all Bihar Board 10th Result 2025 LIVE updates hereWhile announcing the BSEB Class 10 result date and time, BSEB Chairman Anand Kishore said that Education Department minister Sunil Kumar will be declaring the Bihar board matric result on March 29, Saturday. Bihar Education Department's Additional Chief Secretary S Siddharth will also be present during the BSEB result announcement.The Bihar board conducted the Class 10 exam between February 17 and 25.

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UK has identified 24 pathogens that could pose the greatest risk to public health. A new watchlist has been compiled in an effort to guide researchers and investors into developing new tools to fight and diagnose these infectious diseases.

NCAA men’s basketball tournament is witnessing four Sweet 16 games on Friday, March 28, as fans gear up to see their favourite side making it to the Elite Eight matchups. With Final Four for March Madness just around the corner, the live coverage on Friday will begin in Atlanta in the evening, followed by the tip offs in Indianapolis. Set to be in action are the top four seeds, including the 2024’s national runner-up, USA Today reported. Here's all you need to know about the four matches today:

₹3 lakh, here are five excellent choices that deliver versatility without compromise:The Suzuki V-Strom SX is priced at ₹2.16 lakh (ex-showroom), with the manufacturer currently offering discounts of up to ₹15,000 as of February 2025. This bike boasts a 249 cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine paired with a six-speed transmission, generating 25 bhp at 9,300 rpm and a peak torque of 22 Nm at 7,300 rpm.

The Income Tax Department is sending notices to salaried taxpayers who claimed House Rent Allowance (HRA) but did not deduct tax at source (TDS) on rent payments in past financial years. The notices ask taxpayers to verify their HRA claims—and if incorrect, amend their tax returns before the 31 March deadline.

Benchmark NSE Nifty index rose 50.35 points to 23642.3 amid buying in frontline bluechip stocks.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.(up 1.8 per cent), Canara Bank(up 1.27 per cent), Punjab National Bank(up 0.81 per cent), ICICI Bank Ltd.(up 0.68 per cent) and State Bank of India(up 0.59 per cent) were among the top gainers.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) shares rose by 1.7% in early trade to Rs 4,234.95 on the BSE on Friday after the company officially amended its contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the delivery of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1 Final Operational Clearance (FOC) fighter jets. The original contract, signed on December 23, 2010, was valued at Rs 5,989.39 crore. Due to revisions in the delivery schedule, the contract’s value has now been updated to Rs 6,542.20 crore.

Domestic benchmark index NSE Nifty ended 105.11 points up at 23591.95, while the BSE Sensex closed 317.93 points up at 77606.43.

Shares of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(up 3.98 per cent), Ipca Laboratories Ltd.(up 2.57 per cent), Mankind Pharma Ltd.(up 2.02 per cent), Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.(up 0.59 per cent) and Divi's Laboratories Ltd.(up 0.58 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

Zydus Wellness Ltd.(up 4.49%), Prataap Snacks Ltd.(up 4.26%), Emami Ltd.(up 3.65%), LT Foods Ltd.(up 3.29%), Parag Milk Foods Ltd.(up 2.13%), Adani Wilmar Ltd.(up 2.07%), ADF Foods Ltd.(up 1.77%), Varun Beverages Ltd.(up 1.60%), Gillette India Ltd.(up 1.54%) and Jyothy Labs Ltd.(up 1.47%) stood among the top gainers.

Shares of Persistent Systems Ltd.(up 2.26 per cent), Wipro Ltd.(up 1.8 per cent), Coforge Ltd.(up 1.01 per cent), LTIMindtree Ltd.(up 0.79 per cent) and Tech Mahindra Ltd.(up 0.54 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.