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Several injured after car drives into crowd at popular Christmas market in northern Germany car attack news
27
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Several injured after car drives into crowd at popular Christmas market in northern Germany car attack news

Police in northern Germany opened fire on a car after it drove into a group of people in Neustadt am Rรผbenberge, north-west of Hanover, late on Monday, a police spokeswoman said. Four to five people were injured in the incident, some of them seriously, and taken to hospital. However, none of the injuries were life-threatening, the spokeswoman said. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. The suspects, whose number has not been confirmed, fled on foot, abandoning the vehicle. An initial search for them proved unsuccessful, according to police. Those presentย at the scene described several damaged cars, including vehicles with…
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PhonePe launches Tatkal NPS facility, hereโ€™s how to start with initial contribution starting at Rs 250
27
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

PhonePe launches Tatkal NPS facility, here’s how to start with initial contribution starting at Rs 250

Digital payments and fintech company PhonePe has announced the launch of Tatkal NPS (National Pension System) on its platform. This will help users securely create their NPS account 100 per cent digitally, eliminating barriers to opening a pension account. The company has partnered with prominent banking institutions to democratise long-term retirement planning. Users can open a government-backed pension account with a contribution of just Rs 250. What is Tatkal NPSย  Under NPS Tatkal, a scheme launched by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), users can open an NPS account through the UPI app using a KYC-verified bank account…
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Ballon dโ€™Or 2026: Complete winners list and the top 10 in menโ€™s & womenโ€™s rankings revealed
27
Oct
By The Press Editor
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…
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Israel election: Netanyahu faces toughest political battle as voters decide countryโ€™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…
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Harry Kane savours โ€˜special feelingโ€™ after receiving 2026 menโ€™s Ballon dโ€™Or: โ€˜Best in the worldโ€™
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…
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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…
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Donald Trump describes Lulaโ€™s victory in Brazil as โ€˜riggedโ€™ but says he gets along with him โ€˜very wellโ€™
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 Inรกcio 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…
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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…
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Harry Kane wins Ballon dโ€™Or 2026, ends Englandโ€™s 25-year wait; Messi finishes fifth
27
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Harry Kane wins Ballon dโ€™Or 2026, ends Englandโ€™s 25-year wait; Messi finishes fifth

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane beats Kylian Mbappรฉ and Lamine Yamal to the 2026 Ballon dโ€™Or, while Lionel Messi finishes fifth. Alexia Putellas wins her third Womenโ€™s Ballon dโ€™Or Harry Kane won the 2026 Menโ€™s Ballon dโ€™Or on Tuesday, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to claim footballโ€™s most prestigious individual award. The Bayern Munich striker finished ahead of Kylian Mbappรฉ, who came second, and Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal, who secured third place. Lionel Messi finished fifth.The 70th edition of the Ballon dโ€™Or ceremony was held at the London Palladium, marking the first time the event took place in…
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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 Pradeshโ€™s voter lists. ย  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 โ€œvote fixingโ€ 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. ย  Yadav said Aadhaar linkage should not be optional…
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