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Real Madrid issues apology to Chinese fans over Mbappeโ€™s controversial โ€˜dictatorโ€™ remark
28
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Real Madrid issues apology to Chinese fans over Mbappe’s controversial ‘dictator’ remark

Real Madrid has stepped in to contain the fallout from Kylian Mbappe's controversial remarks about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, issuing a formal apology to the Chinese people. Real Madrid issued an apology to the Chinese people on Wednesday over French forward Kylian Mbappe's comments referring to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a dictator. Mbappe's remark led to intense backlash.The French striker apparently joked about Zedong, a Chinese communist revolutionary, while reacting to his meme. It triggered intense backlash in the country, with major Chinese brands cutting ties with Mbappe for offending national sentiments.The footballer and La Liga issued…
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Online liquor booking app permitted by previous Delhi government aims to ensure transparency: Officials
28
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Online liquor booking app permitted by previous Delhi government aims to ensure transparency: Officials

A day after a mobile app developed by the Delhi government's Delhi State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) allowed advance booking of liquor from retail vends, officials on Wednesday said the previous government granted permissionย in 2024 to ensure transparency and stop brand pushing in retail sales. The 'Delhi Liquor Booking' app was launched by the DSIIDC after required trials, enabling customers to book liquor and pick it up from the corporation's vends. "In order to ensure transparency, digital governance, and avoid brand pushing, the Delhi Liquor Booking app was rolled out by DSIIDC in November 2025. Earlier, approval was granted…
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Abhishek reclaims top spot in ICC T20I batter rankings; Jadejaโ€™s historic hold broken
28
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Abhishek reclaims top spot in ICC T20I batter rankings; Jadeja’s historic hold broken

Abhishek Sharma has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men's T20I batter rankings after a breathtaking century against New Zealand, overtaking compatriot Ishan Kishan in a tightly contested battle for supremacy. Sensational Indian opener Abhishek Sharma is back at the top of the ICC men's T20 International batter rankings after being briefly dethroned by his compatriot Ishan Kishan earlier this year. The batter's recent heroics in the New Zealand T20Is have helped him clinch the top spot once again.Kishan took over the top spot after his impressive performance in the Ireland T20 series, which India lost 0-3. But…
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Pharma stock below Rs 50 gains 9% ahead of board meeting to consider fundraising, check details
28
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Pharma stock below Rs 50 gains 9% ahead of board meeting to consider fundraising, check details

Shares of Sudarshan Pharma Industries, a pharmaceutical and speciality chemical company, jumped over 8 per cent even as benchmark indices remained volatile due to rising crude oil prices and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision. The move comes a day before the company's board of directors meeting on October 29, 2026, to consider and approve a proposal to raise funds. The board will also consider the company's unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. Share price todayย  The stock opened in green at Rs 36.99 against the previous…
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Congress Gets Zero Seats in MLC Polls: What Happened in Karnataka, Bihar, UP
28
Oct
By The Press Editor
Politics

Congress Gets Zero Seats in MLC Polls: What Happened in Karnataka, Bihar, UP

The Congress has failed to win any of the 28 Legislative Council seats contested in biennial elections across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka. The party suffered its most significant setback in Karnataka, where the ruling BJP-JD(S) alliance won all four seats, including a constituency previously held by a Congress MLC. ย  The outcome has raised questions about the organisational strength of the DK Shivakumar-led government and Congress's ability to convert its control of the state Assembly into support among graduates and teachers. ย  The results were declared or were emerging as counting continued on October 28. Since the elections…
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Psychology explains why some people recharge in solitude while others feel energised by company; what this difference reveals about social needs and personality
28
Oct
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

Psychology explains why some people recharge in solitude while others feel energised by company; what this difference reveals about social needs and personality

The personality contrast (Canva) Some people love parties while some enjoy their own company. Some people look forward to a quiet evening at home to relax, finding comfort in reading a book, listening to music or simply being alone and sipping a cup of coffee with their thoughts. Others feel refreshed after meeting friends and attending a family gettogether.Shubham Saini works as an interior designer in Mumbai. He says he meets over 20 new people everyday because of his profession. And by the end of the day, he craves silence and his own company to relax mentally.โ€œI love my company.…
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46 dead as two high-speed trains collide in Spainโ€™s Toledo province, death count likely to rise
28
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

46 dead as two high-speed trains collide in Spain’s Toledo province, death count likely to rise

Madrid (Spain): At least 46ย people have been killed in a collision involving two high-speed trains in Spain's central province of Toledo, with the death toll feared to rise as rescue efforts continue. According to local media reports, the accident has also left passengers injured and disrupted rail services connecting Madrid with Ciudad Real and the southern region of Andalusia. Spain's state-owned news agency and other local media reported the fatalities, while the country's rail infrastructure operator, ADIF, confirmed that the crash took place in Toledo province. Two high-speed trains collide,ย coaches derail The accident involved two high-speed trains travelling in the…
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Modi Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central government employees ahead of Diwali
28
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Modi Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central government employees ahead of Diwali

The Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved a 3 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for Central government employees. The decision brings cheers for over 1.16 crore central government employees and pensioners ahead of Diwali.ย The hike will be implemented retrospectively from July 1, 2026. The government revises dearness allowance and dearness relief (DR) twice a year, in January and July, to help employees and pensioners cope with inflation.ย  This is a developing story...
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WPL 2027 Auction: Check out live streaming info, venue, timings and top picks
28
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

WPL 2027 Auction: Check out live streaming info, venue, timings and top picks

Check the WPL 2027 mini-auction date, time, venue, players to watch and live streaming and telecast details. Find out where to watch the auction live here. The countdown to the 2027 Womenโ€™s Premier League (WPL) season begins with the player auction scheduled to take place in Kochi on October 28, 2026.A total of 146 players will go under the hammer at this yearโ€™s auction, including 119 Indian cricketers and 27 overseas players. The race will be intense as 27 spots have been made available for Indian cricketers while only seven are reserved for overseas players.After making key retentions, all WPL…
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Dr Harsh Mahajan conferred FICCIโ€™s Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to Indian healthcare sector
28
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Dr Harsh Mahajan conferred FICCI’s Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to Indian healthcare sector

Dr Harsh Mahajan, founder and chief radiologist of Mahajan Imaging andย Labs, has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement in Healthcare Industry Award by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his contributions to diagnostic radiology, medical imaging, healthcare innovation, and medical education in India. With a career spanning more than four decades, Dr Mahajan has played a significant role in the development of diagnostic imaging in the country. His work has combined clinical practice with the adoption of advanced technologies, academic leadership, and efforts to improve access to quality diagnostic services. He founded Mahajan Imaging…
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