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Chinese Brands Drop Kylian Mbappe Over Mao Joke

Kylian Mbappe was dropped by two major Chinese brands, Dongpeng and Mengniu, after a video surfaced in which he joked about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Both companies cited a zero-tolerance policy towards offending national sentiments and immediately terminated all cooperation with the football star. The video showed Mbappe referring to a meme of his face photoshopped onto Mao's image. The video's authenticity remains unverified.

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Nitin Gadkari Calls E20 Petrol Opposition a Paid Campaign

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that the opposition to petrol mixed with 20% ethanol (E20) was a paid campaign. He made this remark a day after the government notified changes to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989, allowing flex-fuel vehicles to run on up to E100 ethanol. Gadkari emphasized reducing fossil fuel imports and assured no compromise on highway quality after reviewing 700-800 projects.

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Delhi HC refuses to stay probe into journalists accused of casteist remarks on ACP...

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday declined to stay the investigation into two journalists accused of making casteist remarks against ACP Vivek Bhagat. The journalists allegedly humiliated the officer and obstructed his duties during an October 3 protest. Justice Mini Pushkarna said the investigation cannot be stayed without reviewing the Delhi Police's status report. The court issued notice on the petition seeking quashing of the FIR against the journalists.

Hindustan Times··Delhi

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Virat Kohli Congratulates Harry Kane on Ballon d'Or Win

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli congratulated English footballer Harry Kane on winning the Ballon d'Or, praising his resilience, hard work, and honesty. Kohli called Kane a friend and wished blessings for him and his family. Kane, 33, led England to third place in the World Cup and scored 73 goals this year for club and country.

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Cyclone Arnab: Odisha closes schools in six districts, reschedules OCS exam

Due to Cyclone Arnab, Odisha has ordered the closure of schools and Anganwadi centres in Khordha, Puri, Ganjam, Koraput, Rayagada, and Nabarangpur districts starting October 27. In Khordha, schools will close from 1 PM on October 27 through October 28. Teachers must remain on premises with roster duties to manage cyclone impact. The OCS Mains exam has been rescheduled as a precaution.

HT Education··Odisha

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Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Team Files Complaint Over False Online Narratives

On October 26, 2026, representatives of actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna filed a complaint with Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police. The complaint addresses alleged false narratives, fabricated content, manipulated screenshots, impersonation, and targeted online harassment following the actors' appearance on 'Koffee with Karan 9'. Police are currently investigating the matter.

Hindu Entertainment··Hyderabad

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