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Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Successful Lung Surgery in Rome Following Cancer Diagnosis
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Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Successful Lung Surgery in Rome Following Cancer Diagnosis

Pope Leo XIV successfully underwent a 90-minute surgical procedure at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome to remove the lower lobe of his right lung following a lung cancer diagnosis. The Vatican confirmed that intraoperative tissue testing verified a localized adenocarcinoma, aligning with initial diagnostic tests after a lung nodule was discovered. Lead surgeon Professor Stefano Margaritora confirmed the operation was completed without complications, and the 71-year-old pontiff is resting

India Truths Desk • Oct 14, 2026, 17:01 IST
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Shreyas Iyer Surges to Career-Best No. 4 Spot in Latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings

Indian national team captain Shreyas Iyer has jumped to a career-best fourth position in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings released on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Lifting his tally off the back of stellar performances during the ongoing home T20I series against the West Indies—including his maiden T20I century—Iyer joined teammates Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma in the top four. With this move, India consolidates a dominant presence at the top of the international batting charts with

Oct 14, 2026, 16:56 IST
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Union Government Initiates Comprehensive Feasibility Study for Second Expressway in Kerala

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) officially commissioned a comprehensive techno-economic feasibility study and alignment survey for a proposed second greenfield access-controlled expressway in Kerala. Designed to serve as a high-speed central transit spine connecting the state's southern and northern districts, the project aims to relieve severe traffic congestion along the heavily burdened National Highway 66 (NH 66) coastal corridor. The study will evaluate alignment options

Oct 14, 2026, 16:54 IST

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), in coordination with the Bank of Thailand, officially unveiled the 'Bangkok Blueprint' on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Launched during the 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok, the framework provides a comprehensive reference model containing 12 strategic considerations designed to help member nations prevent, detect, and neutralize cyber-enabled financial fraud. The joint initiative addresses the explosive rise of transnational di

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Sheikh Hasina Criticizes Bangladesh Interim Leadership for Absence at BRICS Summit

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sharply criticized Bangladesh's leadership for choosing not to participate in the BRICS summit held in India. In an exclusive interview on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Hasina labeled the non-attendance "immature" and "counterproductive," asserting that skipping the premier multilateral forum damaged Bangladesh's long-term economic and strategic interests. She argued that domestic political considerations and personal sensitivities should not dictate

by India Truths Desk, Oct 14, 2026, 16:37 IST
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Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Successful Lung Surgery in Rome Following Cancer Diagnosis

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Pope Leo XIV successfully underwent a 90-minute surgical procedure at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome to remove the lower lobe of his right lung following a lung cancer diagnosis. The Vatican confirmed that intraoperative tissue testing verified a localized adenocarcinoma, aligning with initial diagnostic tests after a lung nodule was discovered. Lead surgeon Professor Stefano Margaritora confirmed the operation was completed without complications, and the 71-year-old pontiff is resting

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Sports Ministry Removes Para-Shooting Coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal from Para Asian Games Contingent

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The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports officially removed national para-shooting coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal from India's contingent for the upcoming Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The decision came after intense protests by a section of para-shooters who alleged selection irregularities, score manipulation, and demands for a 20 per cent commission from cash awards in exchange for squad inclusion. Veteran coach Jeevan L. Rai has been appointed to replace Nautiyal as India finali

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Union Government Initiates Comprehensive Feasibility Study for Second Expressway in Kerala

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The producers of director Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological epic *Ramayana: Part 1* are planning a high-profile private screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Intended for senior political leaders, government dignitaries, and parliamentarians, the special screening is targeted for November 5, 2026—coinciding with the film’s worldwide theatrical release ahead of Diwali. Lead actors Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi are expected to join the creative team in the national capital to mark the pr

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Tech pioneer and head of the Union Government's High-Powered Task Force on Exam Reforms, Nandan Nilekani, proposed a shift in India’s examination framework to prevent paper leaks. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi, Nilekani advocated leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate question papers at the last minute from a secure question bank. He emphasized that removing predetermined, static physical question papers eliminates the economic incentive behind illicit lea

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Sheikh Hasina Criticizes Bangladesh Interim Leadership for Absence at BRICS Summit

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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sharply criticized Bangladesh's leadership for choosing not to participate in the BRICS summit held in India. In an exclusive interview on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Hasina labeled the non-attendance "immature" and "counterproductive," asserting that skipping the premier multilateral forum damaged Bangladesh's long-term economic and strategic interests. She argued that domestic political considerations and personal sensitivities should not dictate

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