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Dolly Parton Health Crisis Revealed: Country Star, 79, Suffering From Painful Bout of Kidney Stones Years After Inner Circle Feared Condition Could Be ‘Far More Serious’

**Dolly Parton Sparks Health Concerns After Abrupt Cancellation and Sister’s Request for Prayers**

*Published Oct. 8, 2025, 4:45 p.m. ET*

Dolly Parton has sparked fresh health fears after she abruptly cancelled an appearance, citing doctors’ orders. Her sister further fueled panic by requesting “prayers” for the country music superstar, who is reportedly suffering from painful kidney stones.

The “Jolene” hitmaker is no stranger to health challenges and has a history of kidney stones. In fact, her inner circle believed her intense abdominal pains were being caused by a “far more serious condition,” RadarOnline.com can reveal.

### Dolly Parton’s Secret Hospitalization

Though Parton, 79, has enjoyed a strong music career for decades, her petite frame has faced significant health battles. She was diagnosed with endometriosis after experiencing excruciating pain and underwent a partial hysterectomy in 1985. This surgery left her unable to have children with her late husband, Carl Dean.

Decades later, in 2015, Parton was secretly hospitalized at Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center after experiencing another bout of intense stomach pain. She underwent a series of tests before doctors concluded her agony was caused by kidney stones. However, sources alleged that her inner circle was worried a more serious diagnosis could be to blame.

The “9 to 5” singer underwent various treatments to relieve her pain, including laser therapy. Still, those close to her weren’t convinced she was out of the woods. An insider shared:
“She was in such pain. It’s not the first – she’s been in a cancer battle before. We’re all terrified she has a far more serious condition than kidney stones.”

The insider further explained, “So far, the laser treatments haven’t worked, and she’s undergoing more testing. The scary thing is she has the symptoms of stomach cancer – and this is what she could be hiding.”

### Previous Diagnosis and Cancer Concerns

Two years prior to her secret hospitalization for kidney stones, Parton was diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). This condition caused severe heartburn, sore throats, difficulty swallowing, and carried the risk of developing esophageal cancer. Around that time, Parton suddenly dropped 20 pounds, which heightened concerns about her health.

Sources say Parton researched her condition thoroughly and was well aware of the associated cancer risks.

### Dolly Parton’s Previous Cancer Scare

Despite her fears, Parton decided to bravely confront the diagnosis and took preventative steps against esophageal cancer. According to an insider, she underwent surgery to have a state-of-the-art device called LINX implanted into her esophagus.
“Dolly always projects an upbeat, positive image, but underneath that, she was terrified,” the source noted.

Parton kept the 2013 surgery under wraps. “She didn’t want her friends, family, and fans to worry about her, so the entire procedure was done under the tightest security,” the insider added.

### Current Health Update

Unlike previous health challenges, Parton’s current health crisis has not been kept secret. After her sister’s post asking for prayers sent death rumors swirling online, Parton broke her silence in a video address.

She insisted she is “not dying” and addressed the rumors surrounding her health, saying:
“I wanted to put everybody’s mind at ease, those that seem to be real concerned, which I appreciate – and I appreciate your prayers, ’cause I’m a person of faith, I can always use the prayers for anything and everything – but I want you to know that I’m OK!”

Fans and loved ones continue to offer their support and prayers to the beloved country music icon as she manages this health challenge.
https://radaronline.com/p/dolly-parton-health-fears-kidney-stones-surgery-serious-condition/

Focus On The Underserved Sections Of The Society To Deepen Financial Inclusion: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Mumbai: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday exhorted the fledgling fintech ecosystem to focus on the underserved sections of society to deepen financial inclusion.

Speaking at the annual Global Fintech Fest here, Malhotra acknowledged that serving the “privileged” will be a lucrative business but urged smaller companies to focus on the underserved.

“Build for inclusion. While there may be higher profits to be made by deepening access to the haves and the privileged, prioritise building systems to expand financial services to the unaccessed, the unreached, and the unserved segments of society,” he said to a packed hall comprising stakeholders of the fintech ecosystem.

Malhotra also called on fintech companies to design products and services that are easy to use and accessible for all. He emphasized the importance of incorporating assistive technologies to ensure vulnerable groups—such as senior citizens, individuals with limited digital literacy, and the specially-abled—are not left behind.

There is a need for Indian fintechs to “prioritise” trust and compliance, Malhotra added, highlighting that they should embed strong data protection, transparency, and consumer safeguards in every offering.

The number of Indian fintech firms has grown to 10,000, having collectively raised over USD 40 billion over the last decade, noted the career bureaucrat-turned-central banker.

Highlighting technology’s role as a force multiplier for sustainable economic development, Malhotra appreciated fintechs for delivering financial services at population scale and at affordable costs.

He urged the fintech ecosystem to focus on extending credit to make the best use of the infrastructure created over recent years and ensure that small businesses and individuals gain access to credit. Moreover, fintechs should design customer experiences so seamless that a customer service agent is no longer necessary.

Addressing a growing concern, the RBI governor said digital frauds are “becoming a problem” for the Reserve Bank. He highlighted the MuleHunter solution, developed by an arm of the central bank, which is currently used by 21 banks and has demonstrated a 90% success rate in tracking down accounts used by fraudsters. The solution creates a complex web of accounts employed to swindle funds after duping unsuspecting individuals.

Malhotra also called for greater integration among the 17 account aggregators to incorporate more financial information and adopt interoperable features for enhanced effectiveness.

The Reserve Bank is in the process of introducing standards designed to improve customer onboarding, enhance user interfaces, strengthen data security, and increase awareness under the account aggregator framework, he added.

On the issue of unmet credit demand in the country, Malhotra mentioned the recently launched unified lending interface that can help bridge the gap by enabling easier access to credit. He underscored that credit is the “lifeblood” of inclusive growth.

The Reserve Bank has also conceptualised the “unified markets interface” as a next-generation financial market infrastructure.

“This interface will have the capability to tokenise financial assets and settlements using wholesale CBDC (central bank digital currency),” Malhotra said, adding that early efforts are encouraging.

Meanwhile, Infosys co-founder and non-executive chairman Nandan Nilekani revealed that the ‘Finternet’ ecosystem, which he has been promoting for some time, is expected to go live in 2026.

He noted that the number of people who have signed up for Finternet—a vision for a future financial system that is unified, interconnected, and user-centric—is growing rapidly. The platform is expected to bring assets such as land, property, bonds, and financial investments onto a single platform where they will be tokenized.

In related news, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched several initiatives on Wednesday. These include AI-based UPI HELP powered by its Small Language Model (SLM), designed to assist with payments, mandates, and dispute resolution.

NPCI also introduced IoT (Internet of Things) payments with UPI, enabling transactions directly from connected devices such as cars, smart TVs, and wearables, along with ‘Banking Connect’—an interoperable net banking solution.

Additionally, NPCI launched ‘UPI Reserve Pay,’ which allows users to securely block and manage credit limits for specific purposes across merchant and UPI apps.

*Disclaimer: This story is from the syndicated feed. Nothing has changed except the headline.*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/focus-on-the-underserved-sections-of-the-society-to-deepen-financial-inclusion-rbi-governor-sanjay-malhotra

Mariah Carey celebrates legacy, future and Indonesia’s ‘Lambily’

It was approximately 8:15 p.m. on Saturday. The crowd at the majestic Sentul International Convention Center (SICC) in Bogor, West Java, was already buzzing thanks to the electrifying performance of the opening act, Boyzlife.

Then, the lighting suddenly shifted. The air inside the stadium started vibrating. A grand presence soon emerged. The entire audience held their breath as the elusive chanteuse, Mariah Carey, graced the stage in a shimmering ensemble and exuded a natural charisma that reached all the way to the back row.

That exhilarating moment was merely one of many remarkable elements that made up the entirety of the concert, *Mariah Carey – The Celebration of Mimi*, organized by Color Asia Live.

When all was said and done, this landmark musical event served as a joyous celebration for both the record-breaking American singer-songwriter’s storied career and her loyal fans, collectively known as the Lambily, in Indonesia.

Split into four acts, the concert took the entire SICC down memory lane, filled with some of Carey’s greatest hits, while also simultaneously introducing what the future has in store courtesy of the legendary diva.
https://www.thejakartapost.com/culture/2025/10/09/mariah-carey-celebrates-legacy-future-and-indonesias-lambily.html

Soybeans See Strength on the Midweek Session

The soybean market saw gains of 4 to 7½ cents on Wednesday, led by the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 8¼ cents higher at $9.53½.

Soymeal futures were 30 cents to $1.90 higher in the front months, while back months were steady to 60 cents lower. There were another 99 deliveries against October meal overnight.

Soy Oil increased by 44 to 70 points during the day. The CBOT reported 25 deliveries for October bean oil overnight.

November soybeans have averaged $10.21 so far through the six trade sessions in October. The full month’s average is used in the harvest price discovery for crop insurance.

Despite the weekly Export Sales report being suspended with the government offline, traders still expect 0.6 to 1.6 million metric tons (MMT) of 2025/26 soybean sales for the week of October 2nd. Meal bookings were projected between 150,000 to 350,000 MT, with 0 to 25,000 MT for oil.

Brazilian soybean exports are estimated at 7.12 MMT during October, significantly higher compared to 4.44 MMT in the same period last year.

Closing prices for November 2025 soybeans were $10.29½, up 7½ cents. Nearby Cash was $9.53½, up 8¼ cents. January 2026 soybeans closed at $10.44¼, up 5¼ cents, while March 2026 soybeans closed at $10.57¼, up 4¼ cents.

*Disclaimer:* On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not hold (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data provided are solely for informational purposes. For more details, please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy [here](https://www.barchart.com/disclosure).

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*The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.*
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/soybeans-see-strength-midweek-session

Bombay HC Restrains Use Of ‘Jio’ Trademark For Taxi Services, Grants Interim Relief To Reliance Industries

**Bombay High Court Grants Interim Injunction in Favor of Reliance Industries to Restrain Use of ‘JIO’ Trademark by Jiocabs**

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has granted an interim injunction in favor of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), restraining certain parties from using its registered ‘JIO’ trademark for taxi services being offered under the domain name www.jiocabs.com.

**Prima Facie Case Established**

Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan, on Tuesday, granted the interim protection after observing that Reliance had established a strong prima facie case. The court highlighted that continued use of the well-known brand by unauthorized parties could cause serious harm to Reliance’s goodwill.

“The continued usage of a well-known and protected brand name would indeed cause grave injury,” the court noted. It further added that, “considering the mending of ways by the Defendants, even the balance of convenience would be in favour of grant of the ad-interim relief.”

**Arguments Presented by Reliance**

Vinod Bhahat, advocate representing Reliance, argued that the company is the registered proprietor of the ‘JIO’ mark, which is protected across multiple classes. Reliance contended that the use of the mark ‘Jiocabs’ and the associated domain name amounted to trademark infringement and passing off.

The website and its promotional material allegedly used names, logos, and artistic elements identical or deceptively similar to Reliance’s registered marks.

**History and Evidence**

RIL informed the court that it had adopted the JIO mark in 2016, with registrations dating back to 2011 and 2012. The company described the mark as a “well-known trademark,” supported by extensive evidence including screenshots, WhatsApp conversations, and promotional images illustrating active misuse of its brand identity.

**Defendants’ Conduct Noted**

Although the defendants had altered some content after receiving a legal notice, Reliance submitted that they continued to hold and operate the disputed domain name. This, Reliance argued, perpetuated confusion among consumers.

The court noted that despite being served, the defendants had not entered an appearance. However, they acknowledged that the defendants appeared to have “mended their approach” by shifting to a new name, though the domain www.jiocabs.com remained active.

**Interim Relief Granted**

After considering the rival marks, labels, and the conduct of the parties, the court held that an urgent interim order was justified. The bench restrained the defendants from using the ‘JIO’ mark, the impugned domain name, or any logos, labels, or artwork identical or deceptively similar to Reliance’s trademarks or copyrighted material.

**Next Hearing**

The defendants have been permitted to file their affidavit in reply within four weeks. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on November 28, 2025.

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https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bombay-hc-restrains-use-of-jio-trademark-for-taxi-services-grants-interim-relief-to-reliance-industries

Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration Leaves Villagers Disappointed Over No D B Patil Naming Announcement

Villagers from Navi Mumbai and adjoining coastal districts have expressed deep disappointment following the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). During the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made only passing references to the late farmer leader D. B. Patil, without officially announcing that the airport would be named after him.

Just before the ceremony, Dashrat Patil, President of the NMIA Kruti Samiti (All-Party Action Committee), had expressed optimism. “I am sure today is the day the airport will get its much-deserved name. Our hard work will not go waste,” he said.

### Hopes Dashed Despite PM and CM Mentions

However, during the inauguration, PM Modi merely stated, “Today I would also like to remember the great leader D. B. Patil, who toiled for farmers and remains an inspiration to all of us.” Similarly, Chief Minister Fadnavis acknowledged Patil’s contributions but stopped short of making any formal naming declaration.

“When Fadnavis called out D. B. Patil’s name, we were hopeful it was about the airport naming,” shared Dashrat Patil. “It was a huge disappointment. He had earlier assured us that the Prime Minister had agreed in principle, but nothing was mentioned today.”

The Kruti Samiti has announced plans to meet CM Fadnavis within the next ten days to seek documentary clarity on the airport naming process.

### Locals Threaten Political Action

According to Nilesh Patil, a member of the Action Committee representing project-affected persons (PAPs), the silence from the Prime Minister has triggered anger among locals. “We were all waiting to hear that the airport would be named after our leader. It’s really disappointing, and there will be repercussions,” he said.

Leaders of the committee and representatives of affected villages have hinted at intensifying their agitation and potentially taking decisive political steps ahead of the upcoming civic elections.

### Long-Standing Demand Across Coastal Maharashtra

The demand to name NMIA after D. B. Patil has been a decades-long movement, uniting villages from Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts. These communities are collectively represented by the D. B. Patil Navi Mumbai Airport Naming All-Party Action Committee.

A massive morcha (protest march) planned for October 6 was postponed after Chief Minister Fadnavis assured further talks.

“We would not let any flight take off if the naming is not done,” warned Dhanraj Mungaji from the committee. “It was a golden day for aviation, and today the announcement should have been made. We are extremely disappointed, but our fight will continue.”
https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/navi-mumbai-airport-inauguration-leaves-villagers-disappointed-over-no-d-b-patil-naming-announcement

The wealth beneath our soil should serve the Filipino people

MANILA, Philippines – Now that we have finally enacted the Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic Mining (under Republic Act No. 12253), I want to explain why I fought so hard for one particular element of this law: transparency.

As governor of Albay, I stood firmly against irresponsible mining. I was a supporter of Alyansa…

https://business.inquirer.net/551622/the-wealth-beneath-our-soil-should-serve-the-filipino-people

ソフトバンクホークスの近藤、CS欠場へ　小久保監督「間に合わないと想定」

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# ソフトバンクホークスの近藤、クライマックスシリーズ（CS）欠場へ 小久保監督「間に合わないと想定」

リーグ2連覇を果たしているソフトバンクホークスは、10月8日に本拠地のみずほペイペイドームで全体練習を再開しました。

54歳の誕生日を迎えた小久保裕紀監督は、外野手・近藤健介のクライマックスシリーズ（CS）欠場を見込んでいることを明かし、「間に合わないと想定している」とコメントしています。

近藤選手の欠場はチームにとって痛手ですが、チームはリーグ優勝に向けて準備を進めています。

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### 野球日本代表にソフトバンクホークス3選手選出

また、野球日本代表にはソフトバンクホークスから3選手が選出されており、11月15日、16日に韓国と対戦する予定です。

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https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1409134/

Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute wins $700,000 settlement

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) —

A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content has become the center of a heated debate on free speech and censorship.

The controversy began when several parents raised concerns about certain titles available to young readers, leading to widespread discussions in the community and local media coverage.

Supporters of the director argue that removing books from library shelves infringes on intellectual freedom, while opponents believe some materials are inappropriate for children.

As the debate continues, the incident highlights broader national conversations about the role of libraries, parental control, and access to information in public spaces.
https://wtop.com/education/2025/10/wyoming-library-director-fired-amid-book-dispute-wins-700000-settlement/

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