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Over 1300 arrested in police crackdown on protesters in France, PM’s key meet with student leaders today

26

Oct

World

Over 1300 arrested in police crackdown on protesters in France, PM’s key meet with student leaders today

French police arrested 1,314 people during the weekend protests over the rising cost of living, while 53 officers were injured in clashes, the country’s Interior Ministry said as violence erupted on the sidelines of mass demonstrations in major cities on Saturday, marking the second consecutive weekend of unrest. The protests come as France approaches its presidential elections in April and May, when voters will elect a successor to President Emmanuel Macron, who is nearing the end of his constitutionally permitted two terms. According to the Interior Ministry, police responded to 75 fires during Saturday’s demonstrations, while 24 shops were looted.…

Jio Platforms IPO shatters records as Rs 7.4 lakh crore in bids exceeds combined budgets of 26 states

26

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

Jio Platforms IPO shatters records as Rs 7.4 lakh crore in bids exceeds combined budgets of 26 states

Reliance Industries-backed digital services company Jio Platforms' initial public offering (IPO) has created a history. The public issue attracted strong response from investors and shattered all previous global records. Including public and anchor bids, this IPO received a record-breaking total of Rs 7.4 lakh crore. The total bid amount for this single IPO is larger than the annual budgets of 26 Indian states. IPO outpace budget of 26 states The total bid value of Jio Platforms' IPO was Rs 7.4 lakh crore, far more than the total budget expenditure of many major states for the financial year 2026-27. Rajasthan:…

Manchester United considering new manager as Carrick comes under pressure following poor results: Report

26

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Manchester United considering new manager as Carrick comes under pressure following poor results: Report

Manchester United's managerial situation has come under intense scrutiny following a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, with Michael Carrick's future at Old Trafford hanging in the balance. Manchester United is eyeing replacements for Michael Carrick as the former club legend's future as a manager is in serious doubt following a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth on Sunday, sources told ESPN.Man United's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford continues to pile up pressure and losses on Carrick, who was roped in for a full-time deal after leading multi-time Premier League champions to the UEFA Champions League after a rocky start to…

Bank Holiday Today: Why are banks closed in these cities on October 26? Check full list by RBI

26

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

Bank Holiday Today: Why are banks closed in these cities on October 26? Check full list by RBI

Banks in several cities across India will remain closed today, i.e. on October 26, 2026. Banks are closed in these cities due to a regional festival and special occasions. Therefore, if you have important bank-related work like cash deposits, cheque clearance, or other tasks and plan to visit your nearest branch, check the holiday list before leaving home. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks are scheduled to remain closed in five cities, including Agartala. Banks in other cities may remain open as usual. City-wise bank holiday list for October 26, 2026 According to RBI's holiday…

Rahul Gandhi Acquitted in 2018 Defamation Case Against Amit Shah

26

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Rahul Gandhi Acquitted in 2018 Defamation Case Against Amit Shah

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has been acquitted in a criminal defamation case concerning remarks he made about then-BJP president and current Union Home Minister Amit Shah in 2018. The Special MP-MLA Court in Sultanpur held that Gandhi’s remarks were not defamatory and pronounced him not guilty. Gandhi appeared in person before the court for the judgment. Senior Advocate RS Cheema represented him along with advocates Kashi Shukla, Tarannum Cheema, Prasanna S and Akash Singh. The case was filed by Vijay Mishra, who was the BJP’s district vice president at the…

Psychology says children who carry the same toy from room to room may be seeking more than entertainment

26

Oct

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Psychology says children who carry the same toy from room to room may be seeking more than entertainment

A toddler carrying a soft toy from the bedroom to the living room, insisting on taking it along during family outings or becoming upset when it is nowhere to be found may appear to be attached to a favourite plaything. But for some children, the object serves a purpose beyond entertainment: it offers familiarity, comfort and a sense of security as they navigate an unfamiliar or overwhelming world.Child-development researchers have studied this behaviour under the concept of transitional objects or attachment objects. These are familiar items, often soft toys, blankets or pieces of cloth, that children turn to for reassurance.…

Defence stock below Rs 500 opens in green even as markets decline, here’s what’s behind the rally

26

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

Defence stock below Rs 500 opens in green even as markets decline, here’s what’s behind the rally

Shares of defence company Apollo Micro Systems opened in green even as the stock market declined amid high crude oil prices and global uncertainties. The stock opened gap up at Rs 390.70, with a gain of Rs 16.8 or 4.49 per cent from the previous close of Rs 373.90 on the BSE. It continued to gain, and amid a spurt in volume by more than 1.83 times, it hit an intraday high of Rs 410, representing a gain of Rs 36.1 or 9.65 per cent. Last seen, the stock traded at Rs 395.55, up 21.85 or 5.84 per cent. The…

Jio IPO allotment status: Here’s how to check it on KFintech, NSE and BSE; latest GMP and listing date

26

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

Jio IPO allotment status: Here’s how to check it on KFintech, NSE and BSE; latest GMP and listing date

Reliance Industries-backed digital services company Jio Platforms' initial public offering (IPO) received a strong investor response and closed with bids for 22.19 times the shares on offer. Moreover, 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. According to data available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), investors bid for 438.3 crore shares against 19.75 crore shares on offer. Institutional demand was the strongest component of the offering. Qualified institutional buyers bid for 345.8 crore shares against 4.9 crore reserved, taking their category…

Mbappe’s double helps Real Madrid defeat La Liga leaders FC Barcelona in El Clásico

26

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Mbappe’s double helps Real Madrid defeat La Liga leaders FC Barcelona in El Clásico

Kylian Mbappe delivered on the biggest stage once again, scoring a crucial brace as Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid secured a statement 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou. Kylian Mbappe struck twice to earn Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid a 2-1 Clasico victory over La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday at Camp Nou, cutting the gap to three points.French superstar Mbappe opened the scoring before the interval and then slotted home late on to inflict Barca's first domestic defeat of the campaign after Raphinha had equalised for the champions.Real Madrid remain third, behind Atletico Madrid and Hansi Flick's Barca, who had…

Brazil’s Lula da Silva closely defeats Trump ally Flavio Bolsonaro to win historic fourth term

26

Oct

By The Press Editor

World

Brazil’s Lula da Silva closely defeats Trump ally Flavio Bolsonaro to win historic fourth term

Brazil's incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defeated right-wing leader Flavio Bolsonaro, considered to be close to US President Donald Trump, to win a historic fourth term, defying all projections to remain at the helm of Latin America's largest democracy. Sunday's elections saw Silva receive 51.75 per cent of the votes against Bolsonaro's 48.25 per cent. Silva's victory has halted the conservative wave in South America that saw countries such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru shift right. "We managed to convince people that voting was extremely important to safeguard democracy in Brazil. We defeated foreign intervention through…