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Pope Leo XIV unveiled his encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” addressing human dignity in the AI era. This historic document, presented with an AI pioneer, marks the Catholic Church's continued engagement with contemporary challenges through its ancient tradition of papal letters. The encyclical joins a lineage of influential papal teachings on critical social issues.

The Supreme Court questioned extending reservation benefits to affluent individuals within backward classes, emphasizing social mobility through empowerment. Justices noted that children of well-placed government employees should ideally exit the reservation system.

Outgoing Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's last-minute acceptance of the caste census report presents a political dilemma for successor DK Shivakumar. The report, potentially validating the strength of backward classes, could alienate dominant communities. This also challenges Rahul Gandhi's national push for caste data, risking accusations of hypocrisy if not acted upon.

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) on Friday presented the first report on its "Brazil Against Organised Crime" plan, outlining expanded federal measures aimed at combating criminal factions and strengthening security infrastructure across the country. The initiative seeks to tackle organised crime through coordinated action in policing, intelligence sharing, and prison security reforms.

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Delhi High Court questioned MP Raghav Chadha on his sensitivity to social media criticism of political decisions, highlighting the thin line between defamation and free speech. The court reserved its verdict on interim relief for takedown of alleged offending posts, acknowledging both dignity and free speech rights.

Siddaramaiah congratulated DK Shivakumar on his election as Congress Legislature Party leader, with the swearing-in set for June 3. He expressed confidence in Shivakumar's ability to carry forward Karnataka's development and instill confidence amidst national economic anxieties. Siddaramaiah also emphasized the importance of ideological strength for the Congress party and a renewed struggle to protect the Constitution and national unity.

The BJP has alleged that nearly half of the social media support for the viral 'Cockroach Janta Party' originates from Pakistan, with less than 10% from India. The party claims the digital campaign, which targets issues like unemployment and exam leaks, is a foreign influence operation aimed at destabilizing India.