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Pope Francis Dies at 88, Vatican in Mourning
The Vatican fell into mourning Monday after Cardinal Kevin Farrell reported the passing of Pope Francis I, the Roman Catholic Church’s first Latin American pope, at 88. A stroke and irreversible failure of the heart were confirmed as the cause by a Vatican doctor, with the pontiff developing a coma prior to dying at 7:35 a.m. A conflicting report had indicated a brain hemorrhage, after recently having recovered from double pneumonia. On a live address, Farrell conveyed, “With deep sorrow, I have the duty to announce that our Holy Father Francis has passed into the house of the Father.” The Vatican elaborated on preparations for the body of the pope to lie in state in a coffin in the Saint Martha’s chapel, a certification ritual being presided over by Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell at 8:00 p.m. Possible transfer to St. Peter’s Basilica for public veneration is planned for Wednesday. India announced three days of state mourning, adding to a worldwide show of sorrow for a leader whose humility and humanity inspired millions.
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Wife, Daughter Detained in Ex-Karnataka DGP’s Murder
Bengaluru’s upscale HSR Layout was rocked Sunday when Om Prakash, a 68-year-old retired Karnataka Director General of Police, was discovered dead in a blood pool at his three-story residence. Police arrested his wife, Pallavi, and daughter, Kriti, on Monday and charged them with murder on a complaint by Prakash’s son, Kartikesh. He alleged Pallavi had threatened his father’s life for a week, prompting Prakash to briefly seek refuge at his sister Saritha Kumari’s house. Kartikesh claimed Kriti coerced their father’s return two days prior, against his wishes. The arrests, following intense questioning, unravel a chilling family saga, with the 1981-batch IPS officer’s death exposing raw tensions over property and betrayal in a prominent household.
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Mahesh Babu Served by ED in Money Laundering Case
Telugu film legend Mahesh Babu was hit with a legal tempest on Monday when the Enforcement Directorate (ED) served a notice connecting him to a money laundering case involving Sai Surya Developers and Surana Group. The investigation is focused on alleged financial deceit, with Babu having apparently been paid ₹5.9 crore for endorsing the companies’ real estate ventures—₹3.4 crore through cheque and ₹2.5 crore in cash, according to the Times of India. Telangana Police FIRs allege that the companies cheated investors by selling them plots without authorization and offering false registration guarantees, with Babu’s celebrity status allegedly fuelling general trust. Though there is no evidence linking him to the operations of the fraud, the ED is examining ₹100 crore worth of suspicious transactions. The case, a shock to Babu’s clean image, highlights the dangers of celebrity endorsements in shady financial deals.
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Gold Hits Record High Amid Trump’s Fed Threats
Gold jumped to a record high of $3,444 an ounce Monday, rising 2.9% as markets stunned by President Donald Trump’s call to remove Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and demand instant rate reductions, according to Bloomberg. The attack on the Fed’s independence derailed the dollar to its lowest level since late 2023, sending investors fleeing to havens. Bullion, more than 30% higher in 2025, benefits from trade war nerves and declining confidence in dollar assets, driven by ETF inflows and central bank buying. Goldman Sachs forecasts gold may reach $4,000 by mid-2026. At 9:17 a.m. Singapore time, gold stabilized at $3,435.84, with silver at around $33 and palladium and platinum inching higher. Trump’s economic brinkmanship, spooking stocks and bonds, has made gold a shining star in volatile markets.
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Harvard Sues Trump Over $2.2 Billion Funding Freeze
Harvard University launched a legal broadside Monday, suing the Trump administration in Boston federal court over freezing $2.2 billion in grants, accusing the administration of a violation of its constitutional rights. The action comes on the heels of Trump’s retaliatory measure last week, related to Harvard’s refusal to comply with requests to quell protests on its campuses, according to the Wall Street Journal. President Alan Garber threatened “severe and long-term” effects on research on child cancer, infectious diseases, and pain relief for veterans. The suit contends the freeze is a coercive measure to manipulate academic programs with no connection to antisemitism issues the government has raised. “This jeopard of assault on academic freedom is unprecedented,” an AP-quoted filing said, lamenting damage to national innovation. The confrontation, putting America’s scholastic giant up against its president, offers a high-risk courtroom thriller.
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Dubai Returnee Murdered Found in Deoria Suitcase
Uttar Pradesh’s Deoria shuddered Monday as police found the dismembered body of Naushad Ahmed in a trolley suitcase at Pakari Chhapar Patkhauli village, replicating a Meerut horror some days ago. The 38-year-old driver, who returned from Dubai merely 10 days ago, was identified through an airline luggage label. Bloodstains and another bag at his Bhatauli residence led to his wife, Razia, 30, admitting to the killing along with her nephew, Ruman, 28, and his friend, Himanshu. Inflamed by an affair, the trio reportedly attacked Naushad with an axe, chopper, and pestle, throwing his body into a field. Ruman and Himanshu are still on the run, while Naushad’s sister wants justice for her brother, who is survived by his six-year-old daughter. The horrific case has sparked concerns about domestic violence descending into savager.
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IAF Officer Booked for Attempted Murder in Bengaluru Road Rage
A road rage encounter in Bengaluru turned shocking on Monday when Indian Air Force Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose was booked for attempting murder after CCTV footage disputed his claims. The April 22 encounter at Tin Factory junction involved Bose, a DRDO official, allegedly pinning and punching biker Vikas Kumar, who works in a call center, following a road rage incident. Bose, now in Kolkata, posted on X that Kumar assaulted him for not being Kannada-speaking, but videos revealed Bose as the culprit. Byappanahalli Police registered an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections of culpable homicide. DCP Devraj dismissed the language angle, noting bystanders tried to intervene. The case, exposing tensions between a decorated officer and a civilian, has Bengaluru bracing for a contentious investigation.
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JD Vance Family Embraces Indian Culture at Akshardham
U.S. Vice President JD Vance kicked off his India visit Monday with a heartwarming tour of Delhi’s Swaminarayan Akshardham temple, joined by wife Usha and children Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel. The children wore traditional clothes—kurta-pyjamas for the boys, an anarkali for Mirabel—soaking in India’s spiritual fabric. The family was awed by the temple’s fine carvings and culture of concord, with Vance writing in the guest book, “Your hospitality and this lovely temple are a credit to India. Our kids loved it.” An official statement welcomed the visit as a sign of common values cementing India-U.S. relations. The friendly reception, combining diplomacy with cultural respect, provides a colorful backdrop for Vance’s high-stakes trade and geopolitical negotiations.
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- Google Eyes India for Pixel Production Amid Tariff Squeeze
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is turning to India to make Pixel smartphones, driven by U.S. threats of tariffs, according to The Economic Times. Discussions with Dixon Technologies and Foxconn are intended to divert production from Vietnam, which is due to face a proposed 46% U.S. tax compared with 26% in India. China’s 145% tariff makes it unsustainable, even with a 90-day tariff holiday starting April 9. Google, manufacturing 43,000–45,000 Pixels per month in India for local consumption, will localize items such as chargers and sensors for U.S. exports. Dixon’s Noida facility, in collaboration with Compal Electronics, works on newer models, while Foxconn’s Tamil Nadu facility deals with older models. The speeded-up transition, accelerated by Trump’s trade policies, is consistent with efforts by companies such as Nothing, which placed India as a manufacturing hub of technology.
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- BCCI Overhauls Central Contracts with Pant Promotion, Iyer’s Return
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed its 2024-25 men’s central contract list Monday, effective from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and comprised 34 players in A+, A, B, and C categories. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah retained A+ rank, while Rishabh Pant got promoted to A, alongside Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Shami. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan regained places in B and C, respectively, with Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Yashasvi Jaiswal in B. Category C embraced rookies Nitish Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Akash Deep, but released Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, KS Bharat, and Avesh Khan. Contract fast bowlers were missing, and retirees such as R Ashwin bid farewell. The reorganization, striking a balance between veterans and new faces, lays out India’s cricket agenda for a congested season.
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