1. Second earthquake measuring 7.3 hits Japan, damage and death toll mounts

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck southern Japan early on Saturday, killing at least 11 people, injuring hundreds more and trapping people in collapsed buildings, media reported, just over a day after a quake killed nine people in the same region. Read more here

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2. Rafale deal: India finalises 36 fighter jets with France at $8.8 billion

India and France on Friday finalised its 36 Rafale fighter jets deal. India will buy the French-made Rafale planes for $8.8 billion. Read more here

3. RTI activists are sitting ducks; 48 killed since 2008

Eleven years since the path-breaking legislation Right to Information (RTI) Act came into force, more than 300 activists seeking information against government officials, local contractors, politicians, land mafia and other vested interests have been attacked, harassed or murdered. Read more here

4. Dilip Kumar hospitalised in Mumbai for respiratory problems

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to the Lilavati hospital in Mumbai in the early hours of Saturday, for respiratory problems, doctors said. Read more here

5. IPL 2016, Mumbai Indians v/s Gujarat Lions: It's a battle of the big bashers 

The Mumbai Indians' batting line-up may have crumbled in their first match against Rising Pune Supergiants, but they showed their batting prowess against Kolkata Knight Riders in the second match at Eden Gardens and how. Read more here