11:35⇢Pope Francis Dies at 88, Legacy of Reform Remembered
⌨The newspapers prominently report on Pope Francis' death at age 88, with extensive coverage of his legacy and church procedures following his passing (India Today, NDTV, The Print, Firstpost, ABP Live, Jansatta, Mathrubhumi, Scroll, The Hindu). The Pope, who died after recovering from pneumonia, was noted for humanizing the papacy and his positions on LGBTQ rights (The Print, ABP Live). In Indian politics, regional dynamics continue with focus on Uddhav Thackeray's potential alliance choices after Raj Thackeray's offer (Aaj Tak). The Supreme Court raised questions in the Murshidabad violence case about central forces deployment (Dainik Bhaskar), while US VP JD Vance's India visit continues with focus on tariffs and student visas (The Quint).