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Curfew imposed, security tightened in Mauritius as protests intensify over police shooting a woman protester
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Curfew imposed, security tightened in Mauritius as protests intensify over police shooting a woman protester

In a significant development, Mauritius on Thursday imposed curfew for two more nights and tightened security after days of unrest sparked by police shooting a woman who was taking part in protests over water shortages and the cost of living. The protests started last week and intensified on Friday after a police officer shot and wounded a 27-year-old woman in Camp Levieux, a densely populated residential neighbourhood about 15 km south of the capital, Port Louis. Officer was arrested and taken into custody The officer was arrested and taken into custody as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The…
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Akash Ambani outlines Jio Platformsโ€™ strategy ahead of IPO, says scaling up services will boost revenue
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Akash Ambani outlines Jio Platforms’ strategy ahead of IPO, says scaling up services will boost revenue

Ahead of what is set to be India's largest initial public offering, Jio Platforms Managing Director Akash Ambani said that the company plans to drive revenue per customer by selling more services rather than lifting tariffs. "We always have the ability to take up prices," Ambani said at a press conference in Mumbai, but added the company would rather offer more services and charge for them than rely on price per gigabyte as its main lever. Ambani said Jio charges about Rs 4.9 per gigabyte, below the industry average of Rs 7.5, with customers using 43.7 GB a month. Emphasis…
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Shamar Joseph under fire from Indian cricket icon for targeting Arshdeep Singh with short balls
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Shamar Joseph under fire from Indian cricket icon for targeting Arshdeep Singh with short balls

The West Indies faced criticism for their aggressive short-ball tactics during the fourth T20I against India, with pacer Shamar Joseph's barrage of bouncers drawing scrutiny despite the match appearing all but settled. The West Indies cricket team came under scrutiny following their short-ball antics in the fourth T20 international fixture against India in Hyderabad on Thursday.Pacer Shamar Joseph repeatedly resorted to short-pitched deliveries, peppering Indian batters with bouncers even when the target was well beyond reach. Tailender Arshdeep Singh faced the impact and even got hurt in the process.In the final over, Arshdeep started Shamar's over with a boundary, followed…
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Two killed, six injured as Houthi forces attack Yemenโ€™s Al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Two killed, six injured as Houthi forces attack Yemen’s Al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden

Aden (Yemen): At least two killed and six others were injured as Houthi forces attacked Yemen's Al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden. According to Al Arabiya, Minister of Youth Nayef Saleh al-Bakri said that all cabinet ministers in Aden were unharmed in the attack and asserted that members of the government would not leave the city following the incident.The attack from Houthi forces comes amid escalating hostilities between the Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia, with the Yemeni group claiming to have carried out strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and an international airport a day earlier. Houthi had targeted Saudi Aramco facilities…
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This jewellery stock jumps 18% to hit fresh 52-week high: What is behind todayโ€™s strong rally?
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

This jewellery stock jumps 18% to hit fresh 52-week high: What is behind today’s strong rally?

Shares of PC Jeweller surged more than 18 per cent to a fresh 52-week high after Aditya Kumar Halwasiya, Chairman and Managing Director of Cupid Limited, bought 5.10 crore shares of the company. The shares were purchased after paying Rs 14.43 per share, and the total value stood at around Rs 73.59 crore. The counter opened with a 3.73 per cent gain at Rs 15. Amid firm buying, the stock jumped to an intraday high of Rs 17.13, a gain of 18.46 per cent from the previous close. This is also its fresh 52-week high. The stock's 52-week low is…
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Vinรญcius Jr suspended for four matches, will miss El Clรกsico following hair-pull incident
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Vinรญcius Jr suspended for four matches, will miss El Clรกsico following hair-pull incident

Vinicius Junior will miss four league matches, including the highly anticipated El Clรกsico, after the Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee sanctioned the Brazil international for misconduct. Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been suspended for four league-stage matches, including the 'El Clรกsico' fixture against FC Barcelona, after he pulled the hair of an opponent on Saturday, when they won 1-0 against Villarreal at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.Vini tugged Villarreal star Nathan Saliba's hair hard in the 73rd minute as they sprinted down the field right before the Madrid star scored a goal, that was also ruled out. The Brazilian forward was…
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Three children among five dead in school shooting in Oregon; suspect likely killed
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Three children among five dead in school shooting in Oregon; suspect likely killed

New Delhi: At five people were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Oregon, United States of America (USA), said local law enforcement authorities on Thursday (local time). The deceased include three children (aged 5, 8 and 11) and a teacher. The incident happened at the Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend where the shooting was reported. The police received a call around 1 pm about a man shooting into a car. Soon, multiple 911 calls were received, and within minutes, officials arrived and the situation was brought under control.ย  Speaking at a press conference, Bend Police communications…
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Air India, IndiGo extend cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights until late October, check dates
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Air India, IndiGo extend cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights until late October, check dates

Amid worsening security conditions and escalating conflict, major Indian carriers, Air India and IndiGo, have announced a further extension of flight suspensions to Saudi Arabia. IndiGo has cancelled flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Medina until October 24, 2026, while Air India has extended suspensions to and from Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah until October 20. Sharing the details on social media platform X, IndiGo said it made the decision after assessing the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia. The airline is notifying affected passengers through the contact details provided at the time of their booking.ย  Akasa Air too extends suspension Akasa…
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Vishvajit More creates history, claims silver at U23 World Championships
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Vishvajit More creates history, claims silver at U23 World Championships

Vishvajit More etched his name into Indian wrestling history by becoming the country's first Greco-Roman wrestler to win a silver medal at the U23 World Wrestling Championships. Vishvajit More became the first Indian Greco-Roman wrestler to win a silver medal at the U23 World Championship, while Komal and Diskha Malik remain in bronze medal contention here.More, who already has two U23 World Championship bronze medals in his collection, was gunning for a historic gold but finished second after losing the fiercely fought final 12-13 to Georgia's Koba Karumidze.More opened his campaign with a close 10-8 win over Mexico's Isaac Marin…
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PM Modi to visit Canada from December 11-12: Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s on agenda as New Delhi-Ottawa bolster ties
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

PM Modi to visit Canada from December 11-12: Here’s what’s on agenda as New Delhi-Ottawa bolster ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada on December 11 and 12 following a "productive"ย conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, as the two countries seek to strengthen bilateral relations after a prolonged diplomatic rift. The Indian High Commission in Ottawa announced the upcoming visit on Friday, stating that both leaders had agreed to build on the positive momentum in ties and pursue concrete outcomes in trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people exchanges. Carney had earlier confirmed Modiโ€™s expected visit during an interaction with visitors at a restaurant in Calgary on Thursday. Agenda for the visit Trade is expected to…
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