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Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery for cancer: What is lung adenocarcinoma?

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Representational Image | Photo Credit: Benoit Tessier Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, according a statement by the Vatican on October 13, 2026 The 71-year-old spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church was in the operating room for about 3 hours, and the surgery itself lasted approximately 90 minutes. The lower lobe of…

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Sculptors in Kumartuli bemoan shortage of clay, higher costs, intrusive content creators

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Artisans work on idols of Goddess Durga at Kumartuli, Kolkata’s historic potters’ quarter, as they prepare the clay idols ahead of the Durga Puja festival. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Kolkata  The idol-makers of Kolkata’s biggest potter colony in Kumartuli are facing an unprecedented problem in their profession — a shortage of clay during the…

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Russian diesel not for us, but for world markets: Trump

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Russian diesel not for us, but for world markets: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Facing criticism over the diesel deal with Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said the fuel from Moscow’s refineries was meant to stabilise the global market, which has been hit by high prices. On October 9, Mr. Trump announced that Russia would supply more than 300,000 tons…

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Uttar Pradesh MBBS doctors protest over pay disparity, pending salary arrears; announce work boycott

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Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) doctors serving under mandatory Uttar Pradesh government service bond rules protested in Lucknow on Tuesday (October 13, 2026), demanding equal pay for equal work and the release of pending salary arrears, leading to a standoff and clash with police….

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Mamata’s party files police complaint over alleged ‘knife attack attempt’ on former CM near her home

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Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. File. | Photo Credit: ANI A woman tried to attack former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee outside her residence in Kalighat on Tuesday (October 13, 2026), leaders of the Mamata All India Trinamool Congress said and filed a police complaint. Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen, who sent an e…

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Anti-CEC protest LIVE | CJP’s legal head Ratna Singh alleges Delhi Police arrested Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde in Jantar Mantar case

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Anti-CEC protest LIVE | CJP’s legal head Ratna Singh alleges Delhi Police arrested Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde in Jantar Mantar case

CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde under preventive arrest for trespassing into Jantar Mantar on Oct 13: Officials The Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) legal head, Ratna Singh, alleged that Delhi Police arrested CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde on Wednesday (October 14, 2026). In a post on X, Ms….

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Hazlewood takes six as Australia beat South Africa in 1st Test

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Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, left, celebrates with his teammate Travis Head, after taking a wicket on day five of the first cricket test match between South Africa and Australia, in Durban, South Africa, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Josh Hazlewood took six wickets as Australia completed a 214-run win over South Africa on…

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Trump’s Ambassador to Greece resigns after allegations of improper conduct

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Trump’s Ambassador to Greece resigns after allegations of improper conduct

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigned on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) after allegations of improper conduct but insisted she’ll “vigorously defend” herself. Mr. Trump’s administration said on Tuesday (October 13) it had asked her to leave her post after she faced severe criticism over allegations she engaged in improper and possibly…

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay seeks more Krishna water for Chennai, Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu makes no commitment

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu presenting a memento to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Vijayawada on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday sought the release of more water from Andhra Pradesh to Chennai for drinking purposes, while the A.P. government gave…

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U.S. State Secretary Rubio to visit India for energy talks next week; visit to Jamnagar on cards

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File picture of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi | Photo Credit: ANI U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India next week to further strengthen energy cooperation, the U.S. Department of State said on Tuesday (October 13, 2026). Mr. Rubio…

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