Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed condolences on Wednesday after a deadly earthquake killed 69 people in the central Philippines. The 6.9-magnitude tremor struck Cebu province Tuesday night with Bogo City suffering the highest casualties at 30 deaths. Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro reported fatalities across multiple towns as collapsed structures crushed victims beneath debris.
Search teams continue operations amid expectations of rising casualties while authorities document over 600 aftershocks since the initial quake. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology recorded the seismic event at 5 kilometers with tremors felt across neighboring provinces. Modi expressed solidarity with affected communities through...
Mumbai authorities charged four individuals on Wednesday for unauthorized content production in the Malad West neighborhood. Officers Devendra Thorat and Prashant Borkut discovered a white Bolero displaying Maharashtra Police markings outside Whispering Heights building after completing night shift duties. Anjali Chhabra identified herself as a content creator for Ritesh Kaul of Rose Audio Visuals and acknowledged lacking proper filming permits.
Police detained the crew at Bangur Nagar station after questioning revealed participants wore official uniforms without authorization. Investigators registered cases against Chhabra, Kaul, Rishi Saxena Ramesh and Mudassir Sarwar Shaikh under sections 205, 223 and 3(5) of the BNS. Authorities...
Malayalam actor Shabeer Kallarakkal expressed appreciation Wednesday for positive reception of his recent film performances. The performer gained recognition through his boxer role in Pa Ranjith's Sarpetta Parambarai before starring in Madharaasi with Sivakarthikeyan and Thandakaaranyam featuring Dinesh. Both productions provided distinct character opportunities that audiences and critics praised throughout the month.
Kallarakkal credited directors A R Murugadoss and Athiyan Athirai for their storytelling clarity and trust in his abilities. He thanked production companies Sri Lakshmi Movies, Neelam Productions and Learn and Teach Production for their backing. The actor stated viewer enthusiasm motivates his pursuit of demanding roles...
The United Nations reports that Afghanistan's internet shutdown has blocked earthquake relief efforts following deadly tremors in August. Humanitarian coordinator Indrika Ratwatte stated Tuesday that telephone and fiber-optic networks remain offline indefinitely, preventing aid workers in mountainous regions from coordinating with central offices. The blackout has stopped international money transfers and banking services while health care operations face severe disruptions.
Relief teams cannot reach survivors in isolated areas of Kunar province, where displaced residents require urgent assistance. The UN demands immediate restoration of communications, warning that vulnerable populations will face increased economic and social...
The Delhi High Court granted Telugu actor Nagarjuna protection against unauthorized commercial exploitation of his identity. The ruling prohibits websites from using his name, voice, image or likeness through artificial intelligence, deepfakes or face morphing technologies without permission. Named defendants must remove specified content within 72 hours while the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology received orders to block violations.
The court determined that misusing personality rights damages both financial interests and personal dignity. Nagarjuna's widespread popularity means unauthorized use of his persona creates consumer confusion across large audiences. The judgment reflects increasing efforts by Indian public...
Universal Audio expanded its Volt interface series with the rackmount Volt 876 model featuring eight microphone preamps and matching 1176-style compressors. The device offers 24 inputs and 28 outputs, with conversion quality reaching 32-bit at 192 kHz. Front panel combo jacks accommodate two microphone or instrument connections, while six additional preamps sit on the rear. The system supports combining three units for 24-channel recording or integration with Apollo gear through ADAT connections.
The Apollo design team created Vintage preamps based on the company's 610 console, paired with analogue compression circuits. Two headphone outputs with independent volume controls occupy the front panel alongside the main outputs on...
Roland has released the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, its first drum machine featuring genuine analog voices in over four decades. The device features 16 recreated circuits from the classic TR-808 and TR-909 models alongside digital options such as circuit-bent variations, FM percussion and PCM sounds. Users can access stereo sampling capabilities, time-stretching functions and 64 gigabytes of memory containing 2000 preset samples with 46 gigabytes available for personal use.
The unit provides an analogue state-variable filter, an overdrive circuit, and digital processors with dedicated controls for each track. A Morph slider enables quick sound transformations while the Snapshot feature allows instant recall of parameter settings. Rear...
Audient has partnered with Sonarworks to launch the Oria Mini, a compact room correction system for studio environments. The device connects between audio interfaces and monitors to measure and fix acoustic problems through onboard DSP processing. Users can store four calibration profiles directly on the hardware without running correction software on their computers.
The system offers three purchase options starting at 249 pounds for hardware alone. A complete bundle with SoundID Reference software and measurement microphone costs 379 pounds. The unit features 32-bit conversion technology with 127-decibel dynamic range and supports both analog and digital connections. Setup takes under 20 minutes and works with alternative calibration...
Australia captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and chose to bat first against New Zealand in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup opener at Holkar Stadium on Wednesday. The seven-time champions brought back left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux for her first appearance since knee surgery while resting veteran pacer Megan Schutt. Darcie Brown and Kim Garth will handle the pace attack for the defending titleholders.
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine said she would have batted first as well on the fresh pitch. The White Ferns are competing in their first ODI match in six months. Devine expressed gratitude for representing her country again and emphasized the importance of the team dynamic over results. Experienced batters Suzie Bates and Georgia...
