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The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has hijacked the Jaffar Express in Pakistan's Bolan district, taking hundreds of passengers hostage and warning of "fatal consequences" if the military intervenes. The BLA claims to have over 100 Pakistani forces personnel in their custody and has allowed women, children, and Baloch travelers to disembark, leaving only active-duty military and security personnel as hostages.

Apple is preparing its most significant visual overhaul of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS in over a decade, reportedly set for release in 2025. Inspired by the visionOS platform of Apple's Vision Pro headset, the updates aim to modernize interfaces, simplify navigation, and unify user experiences across devices.

Former SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and three directors have approached the Bombay High Court seeking the dismissal of an order requiring an investigation against them regarding fraud in a 1994 company listing on BSE. SEBI previously criticized the complaint as frivolous and pledged legal action against it.

The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India, alleging unfair trade practices by quick commerce companies such as Zepto, Blinkit, BigBasket, and Swiggy Instamart due to deep discounting and the adverse impact on small kirana stores. The AICPDF proposes regulating these platforms and setting minimum price floors to protect traditional retail stores.

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha criticized the Union Budget 2024-25, stating that citizens pay high taxes but receive poor services. He urged the government to review the tax framework and offered eight suggestions for improvement, including reworking the agricultural pricing formula and providing a legal guarantee to MSP.