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SportsPhoto: HT SportsHarry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or following an outstanding season with 73 goals in 65 appearances for Bayern Munich and England. He surpassed Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to claim football’s top individual award. Kane ended England’s 25-year wait for the Ballon d’Or and became the first Bayern player to win since Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in the early 1980s.
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WorldPhoto: Hindustan TimesA 19-month-old male cheetah cub named Nirva died from gunshot injuries at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. The cub was rescued from Morena's Pahargarh range with pellet wounds and died during treatment. Veterinary examination confirmed the injuries were caused by pellets extracted from the body. The State Tiger Strike Force is investigating, suspecting a villager shot the cub, with poaching not ruled out.
Hindustan Times··Morena
PoliticsPhoto: The News MinuteFor over 30 years, Jantar Mantar in New Delhi was a key protest site near Parliament, hosting diverse demonstrations including Tamil Nadu farmers and India Against Corruption. On October 12, 2026, Delhi Police issued an order de-notifying Jantar Mantar as a protest site, raising concerns about limiting visible dissent. The location of protests matters for political visibility and public awareness across Indian cities.
The News Minute··New Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduDelhi Police approved the Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan scheduled for November 1, imposing strict conditions such as CCTV surveillance and banning marches outside the venue. However, the police denied any separate request for a mock impeachment event proposed for October 30 and November 1, stating no such request was received.
The Hindu··Delhi
EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentDuring his All of Me Tour at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena, Shaan delivered a memorable tribute to Michael Jackson by performing 'Billie Jean' complete with the iconic moonwalk. The unexpected English track captivated the audience, who shared videos of his impressive dance and singing skills on social media. The performance highlighted Shaan's artistic versatility and thrilled the diverse crowd.
TOI Entertainment··Dubai
PoliticsPhoto: Hindu ScienceBrazil has become a key player in global climate negotiations due to its role as a major oil producer and, under President Lula, as a strong advocate for international climate cooperation. Lula’s recent election victory offers Brazil a chance to strengthen its leadership in climate action, although significant challenges remain in balancing energy production and environmental goals.
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Photo: HT SportsHarry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or following an outstanding season with 73 goals in 65 appearances for Bayern Munich and England. He surpassed Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to claim football’s top individual award. Kane ended England’s 25-year wait for the Ballon d’Or and became the first Bayern player to win since Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in the early 1980s.
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