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HealthPhoto: Hindu HealthPope Leo XIV is recovering well two days after surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumor, according to Vatican doctors. Routine check-ups showed normal results and a chest X-ray indicated good lung recovery. The Pope is independently performing daily activities and undergoing physiotherapy with full physical movement range, the Vatican stated on October 15, 2026.
Hindu Health··Vatican City
BusinessPhoto: Business StandardIndian Bank reported a 14% increase in its Q2 consolidated net profit to ₹3,540 crore for July-September FY26, up from ₹3,107.97 crore the previous year. Total consolidated income rose 21% to ₹23,335.98 crore. Standalone net profit grew 15% to ₹3,462 crore. Asset quality improved with GNPA down to 1.61% from 2.60%, and NNPA slightly down to 0.14%. CEO Binod Kumar highlighted growth in business, deposits, and CASA amid challenging times.
Business Standard··Chennai
PoliticsPhoto: News18Delhi's Central Park in Connaught Place will be closed to the public on October 16 and 17 due to administrative reasons, as per a New Delhi Municipal Council notice. The closure precedes a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on October 16, led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, who urged attendees to carry the national flag. The Delhi High Court allowed the protest, with police promising to regulate the event.
News18··Delhi
WorldPhoto: Aaj TakA viral love story on social media claiming to feature Rahul Yadav from Bhagalpur and a Russian girl named Julie has been debunked. The real identities of the couple are Namit Kumar from Purnia and Andrea Connolly, a British citizen. The story circulating online is false.
Aaj Tak··Bhagalpur
BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsCemindia Projects raised Rs 1,400 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP) priced at Rs 1,108 per share. The issue attracted 2.3 times demand over the base issue. Leading mutual funds including Edelweiss Life, Nuvama, and Motilal Oswal participated. The company secured strong credit ratings and its shares rallied following the placement.
ET Markets·
PoliticsPhoto: News18Punjab Police arrested five people in Amritsar, including a father and son, seizing an assault rifle, two grenades, and 13 foreign pistols. The Counter Intelligence unit uncovered a smuggling network allegedly collecting weapons dropped by drones across the border. The accused are from Amritsar and Batala areas. Two motorcycles used for transport were also seized.
News18··Amritsar
Hindu Health··Vatican City
Photo: Hindu HealthPope Leo XIV is recovering well two days after surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumor, according to Vatican doctors. Routine check-ups showed normal results and a chest X-ray indicated good lung recovery. The Pope is independently performing daily activities and undergoing physiotherapy with full physical movement range, the Vatican stated on October 15, 2026.
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