A stabbing and shooting incident occurred in Nagano prefecture, Japan, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. The suspect, identified as Masanori Aoki, is a 31-year-old man and the son of a local Nakano city assembly speaker.
The incident began when a woman was stabbed in Nakano City, prompting a call to the police. Two officers who arrived at the scene were shot and killed. The suspect fled and later took refuge in his father’s residence, where he barricaded himself for several hours.
son of a local Nakano city assembly speaker
On the following morning, it was confirmed that an elderly woman also died at the scene. The motive behind the attack is currently unknown. Japan has a low incidence of gun violence, making such incidents rare in the country.
The last shooting involving multiple police officers occurred in 1990, and the overall number of gun-related deaths in Japan is significantly lower compared to the United States.
Inauguration of the new terminal building of Kanpur airport
The new terminal building of Kanpur Airport will be inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and civil aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The government aims to improve connectivity and enhance the passenger experience with this new terminal, which is 16 times larger than the existing one.
The terminal integrates the culture and heritage of Kanpur and has a concessionaire area of 850 square meters, offering a variety of retail and dining options. It can accommodate 400 passengers during peak hours, compared to the existing building’s capacity of 50 passengers.
new terminal building
The terminal also provides ample parking spaces for cars and buses. Additionally, it features sustainability measures such as a double-insulated roofing system, energy-saving canopies, LED lighting, rainwater harvesting, water treatment and sewage treatment plants, and the use of recycled water for landscaping.
The building’s exterior reflects the temple architecture of the famous JK Temple of Kanpur, while the interiors showcase local themes such as textiles, leather industries, and notable public figures of the city.
Leading wearable brand Garmin on Thursday launched the new smartwatch series — ‘Instinct 2’, which includes Instinct 2X Solar and Instinct 2X Solar – Tactical Edition, in India.
Alongside the new launches, the brand has announced attractive pricing across the ‘Instinct 2’ series, starting from Rs 33,490, and is available to buy from May 25 across online and offline stores.
“Designed for sports and outdoor enthusiasts, these solar-powered, military-standard smartwatches combine rugged durability with a sleek design. With an easy-to-read display, infinite battery life, and advanced features, they empower adventurers to conquer new horizons,” Sky Chen, Regional Director of Garmin for South-East Asia & India, said in a statement.
water resistance and a scratch-resistant
Equipped with features like water resistance and a scratch-resistant Power Glass lens, the solar charging capability provides unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode, perfect for prolonged adventures.
The Instinct 2X Solar smartwatch edition features a built-in LED flashlight that offers adjustable intensities, while, the Instinct 2X Solar – Tactical edition features a multi-LED flashlight that offers both white and dedicated green illumination options. The inclusion of green light is particularly beneficial as it helps users maintain their natural night vision during night operations.
Moreover, both the smartwatch editions come with features like heart rate monitoring, activity tracking, sleep tracking, and more for users to track their health and fitness goals.
The Instinct 2X Solar introduces a new activity called ‘Obstacle Course Racing’. With the Obstacle Course Racing feature, athletes can accurately track and analyze their performance during challenging courses and provide comprehensive data.
The Instinct 2X Solar – Tactical edition offers specialized tactical features such as night vision compatibility, stealth mode, and Jumpmaster mode for parachute activities, the company said.
digital credit analytics company for the retail segment
Unified credit marketplace digital platform Yubi on Thursday announced that it has acquired a 100 percent stake in FinFort Infotech, a digital credit analytics company for the retail segment.
As part of the acquisition, for which terms were not disclosed, FinFort will join the Yubi group of companies, collaborating with Yubi’s subsidiary, Corpository. FinFort offers advanced tech infrastructure and data analytics for private data to banks and NBFCs.
With this move, Yubi said it will further solidify its position as a key player in the credit industry while expanding its product suite and enhancing its capabilities.
“This acquisition aligns with our mission of being the ubiquitous layer, a unified credit infrastructure that deepens the debt markets. FinFort’s deep knowledge of digital credit analytics, coupled with Corpository’s strengths, will enable us to provide comprehensive solutions and services to our customers,” said Gaurav Kumar, Founder and CEO of Yubi.
This acquisition aligns with our mission of being the ubiquitous layer
Corpository is a SaaS-based credit analytics platform for corporate lending, providing access to over 100 public information sources, including MCA, court records, tribunals, and more. In addition, Kumar and Aniket Shah, CEO of Corpository, joined FinFort Infotech LLP as designated partners.
“By leveraging our experience, products, technology, and industry connections at Yubi and Corpository, we will guide FinFort toward transitioning from a product-based company that addresses specific challenges to a platform-based company that offers holistic solutions,” said Shah, who will now lead FinFort along with its existing leadership team.
Yubi has facilitated debt volumes of over Rs 1,40,000 crore with more than 17,000 enterprises and over 6,200 investors and lenders on its platform.
