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Ballon d’Or 2026: Complete winners list and the top 10 in men’s & women’s rankings revealed

27

Oct

Sports

Ballon d’Or 2026: Complete winners list and the top 10 in men’s & women’s rankings revealed

The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony marked a historic chapter in football history as the prestigious awards gala left Paris for the first time to celebrate its 70th anniversary. The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony saw history being made after the gala moved out of Paris, France, in a significant gesture to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the most prestigious individual award in global football.A total of 13 winners were awarded on Monday night at the Ballon d'Or gala, with star sportspersons in attendance.Kane, Lamine & Alexis win big at Ballon d'OrEngland captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane eclipsed the likes…

Israel election: Netanyahu faces toughest political battle as voters decide country’s future amid conflicts

27

Oct

By The Press Editor

World

Israel election: Netanyahu faces toughest political battle as voters decide country’s future amid conflicts

The crucial polling that would decide the fate of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will take place in Israel on Tuesday. These elections have been described as a litmus test for Netanyahu, who has been criticised for handling of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and the Iran war. Around 7.3 million people are eligible to vote in these elections, with surveys indicating that most of them describe themselves as centre-right or right-wing. Thousands have also returned to Israel to cast their votes in an election that would decide the future of the country. "I think this is one of…

Harry Kane savours ‘special feeling’ after receiving 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or: ‘Best in the world’

27

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Harry Kane savours ‘special feeling’ after receiving 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or: ‘Best in the world’

Harry Kane etched his name into football history after winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player since Michael Owen in 2001 to claim the prestigious award. England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane expressed delight on Monday after winning the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or, calling it an unforgettable, incredible feeling.It was a special night for England as London hosted the Ballon d'Or gala, and one of their own won the prestigious individual award. Kane delivered an exceptional performance throughout the 2025-26 season, excelling for both his club and country.Kane's captaincy and performance at the 2026 World…

27 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex down 122 points, Nifty holds 22,700, BEL top gainer

27

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

27 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex down 122 points, Nifty holds 22,700, BEL top gainer

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session in the red on October 27, 2026, despite overnight gains on Wall Street, as persistently elevated crude oil prices keep investors cautious. While the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 122.37 points, or 0.17 per cent, to start the session at 73,484.38, the Nifty shed 44.4 points to open at 22,708.80. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 73,606.75 and the Nifty 50 at 22,753.20. However, the broader indices traded in the green in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index fell 109.17 points, the BSE Smallcap…

Donald Trump describes Lula’s victory in Brazil as ‘rigged’ but says he gets along with him ‘very well’

27

Oct

By The Press Editor

World

Donald Trump describes Lula’s victory in Brazil as ‘rigged’ but says he gets along with him ‘very well’

US President Donald Trump has questioned the election results in Brazil and described them as 'rigged' after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth historic term, defeating right-wing leader Flavio Bolsonaro in what many called an extremely close contest. Reacting to the results during an interaction with reporters in Lowa's Andrew on Monday (local time), the 80-year-old Republican leader said the Brazil elections remain under suspicion, questioning over how it was conducted. He said he would not endorse Lula's victory, calling the election results 'corrupt'. "Well, it looked terrible to me. I thought it was terrible-looking. I didn't take…

Jio Platforms IPO listing date in focus post allotment of shares, check latest grey market premium

27

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

Jio Platforms IPO listing date in focus post allotment of shares, check latest grey market premium

The listing date of Reliance Industries-backed digital services company Jio Platforms is in focus, as the initial public offering (IPO) allotment status has been finalised. Investors who applied for the public issue can check the details online on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), BSE and Kfin Technologies. Jio Platforms' public issue closed with bids for 22.19 times the shares on offer, as total demand across the public issue and anchor investor placement crossed Rs 7.4 lakh crore and applications approached a world-beating 1.39 crore in an unprecedented response to the Reliance Industries-backed digital services company. Jio Platforms IPO listing date…

Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or 2026, ends England’s 25-year wait; Messi finishes fifth

27

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or 2026, ends England’s 25-year wait; Messi finishes fifth

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane beats Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to the 2026 Ballon d’Or, while Lionel Messi finishes fifth. Alexia Putellas wins her third Women’s Ballon d’Or Harry Kane won the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or on Tuesday, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to claim football’s most prestigious individual award. The Bayern Munich striker finished ahead of Kylian Mbappé, who came second, and Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal, who secured third place. Lionel Messi finished fifth.The 70th edition of the Ballon d’Or ceremony was held at the London Palladium, marking the first time the event took place in…

Akhilesh Yadav Seeks Aadhaar-Linked Voter Lists, Biometric Checks

26

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Akhilesh Yadav Seeks Aadhaar-Linked Voter Lists, Biometric Checks

Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav has demanded that electoral rolls be linked with Aadhaar cards and that biometric verification devices be made compulsory at every polling booth to address alleged large-scale irregularities in Uttar Pradesh’s voter lists. Speaking at the Samajwadi Party headquarters in Lucknow during a meeting with party leaders and new entrants, Yadav accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting “vote fixing” through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He said such practices could weaken democracy, undermine the Constitution and reduce public confidence in institutions. Yadav said Aadhaar linkage should not be optional…

5 things to do before leaving your hotel room for the day

26

Oct

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

5 things to do before leaving your hotel room for the day

You have had breakfast, picked the places you want to visit and are ready to head out. But just as you reach the hotel lobby, you remember that your room key is still on the table. Or worse, you return hours later to realise that you left something important behind.Small oversights can cause unnecessary trouble when you are travelling. Before stepping out for a day of sightseeing, shopping or work, take a few minutes to check these five things.Images: Canva (for representative purposes only)

Raymond shares in focus as board approves name change proposal, stock has offered 152.22% YTD return

26

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

Raymond shares in focus as board approves name change proposal, stock has offered 152.22% YTD return

Raymond Limited shares are on investors' radar after the company announced a major corporate rebranding initiative. The company has informed exchanges that its board of directors has approved a proposal to change the company's name from "Raymond Limited" to "Raymond Aerospace, Defence & Engineering Limited". According to the information shared, the decision was approved via a resolution passed through circulation on October 24, 2026. Alongside this, the board has approved the consequential alteration of Clause 1 (Name Clause) of the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and the replacement of the company name across relevant clauses of the Articles of Association (AOA). …