In recent world news updates, a German man has become the 7th person to potentially be ‘cured’ of HIV, earning the nickname the “next Berlin patient.” Meanwhile, an Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco was diverted to Russia due to a technical issue. In India, an FIR has been filed against a Jamia professor and two others for alleged caste slurs. Additionally, violence in Bangladesh over quota issues has resulted in the torching of a TV station and an increased death toll.
In city updates, a high court ruling states that vehicles seized in drug cases can only be confiscated after a trial. There are concerns over whitefly attacks on cotton crops in Punjab, with efforts being made to introduce new seeds to combat the issue. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Uttar Pradesh are cracking down on custodial deaths with strict guidelines issued by the DGP.
On the political front, there are reports that former President Obama and Speaker Pelosi are pressuring President Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race due to viability concerns. In local Indian politics, there is speculation that Udhayanidhi Stalin may be elevated to the position of deputy to MK Stalin. Stone-pelting incidents related to processions in Dhanbad and Jharia have left dozens injured, adding to the ongoing challenges faced in various regions.
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