Pope Francis is in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, raising concerns about the Vatican's leadership and the Catholic Church's future. As speculation about his possible resignation grows, there is increasing discussion about succession procedures in cases of papal incapacity.
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Rahul Gandhi supported aspirants, accusing the BJP of undermining youth futures through flawed recruitment processes. Protests in Patna are intensifying with additional political backing from leaders like Pappu Yadav and have led to police intervention.
From Jan 1, 2025, women prisoners in Madhya Pradesh will receive hair removal cream and shampoo regularly to maintain hygiene. All prisoners will also get a salad with meals, and improved food portions. New prison laws will focus on tech upgrades and addressing overcrowding in jails.
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Banned terrorist group PAFF, linked to JeM, claimed the IED attack near LoC in Jammu's Akhnoor, resulting in the deaths of Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi and Naik Mukesh. Increasing cross-border firing by Pakistani soldiers has heightened tensions, prompting security forces to intensify border alerts and searches.
West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urgently appealed for peace amidst escalating violence. She accused the BJP and RSS of inciting division following protests in Murshidabad over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Banerjee emphasized unity, condemning the riots and assuring strong action against perpetrators, including the removal of police officers.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Thursday. While BSE Sensex rose 450 points, Nifty50 was above 23,300.
Uttarakhand's R2 bungalow in Yamuna Colony is rumored to be 'unlucky'. Finance minister Premchand Aggarwal's recent resignation adds to this belief. Since the N D Tiwari-led Congress govt, several occupants, including Shoorveer Singh Sajwan and Harak Singh Rawat, faced abrupt political ends. The bungalow's reputation as politically jinxed continues with Aggarwal's departure.
FDA officials have identified nine more companies allowed to manufacture and export a banned, lethal drug combination linked to the opioid crisis in West Africa. While seven companies never produced the drug, Aveo Pharmaceuticals and two Boisar firms exported it, prompting the seizure of shipments and investigation into related exports.
The stock market crash has severely impacted smallcap and midcap stocks, with significant losses for retail investors in February. The BSE Smallcap index fell 14%, and the Nifty Midcap 100 dropped 10.8%. Analysts express caution on smallcap and midcap valuations, emphasizing selectivity and quality investments.