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SportsPhoto: Firstpost SportsFrance and Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé apologized to China and its people for calling former Chinese leader Mao Zedong a 'dictator.' In a social media statement on October 27, 2026, Mbappé said his comment was ill-judged and acknowledged it hurt many in China and Chinese communities worldwide. He expressed regret and apologized to everyone affected by his words.
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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduThe final electoral rolls published on Tuesday show Mysuru district's total voters at 22.80 lakh, down by approximately 5.19 lakh from the previous 27.99 lakh before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) started on June 20. This marks a significant reduction in the voter list for the district.
The Hindu··Mysuru
BusinessPhoto: Mint CompaniesYes Bank's AT-1 bondholders have appealed for regulatory and government intervention to enforce a Supreme Court order. They highlighted that many investors used retirement savings, including provident funds and gratuity, to buy these bonds. The bondholders also reported that twelve members died during the ongoing court proceedings related to the case.
Mint Companies·
BusinessPhoto: News18Hi BusinessBLS Polymers IPO received strong investor support on its first day, October 27, 2026. The issue was subscribed 9.62 times overall, with non-institutional investors bidding 13.01 times, institutional investors 12.03 times, and retail investors 6.78 times. The IPO price band is set between ₹142 and ₹150 per share, with a lot size of 100 shares, costing ₹15,000 at the upper price band.
News18Hi Business·
PoliticsPhoto: Hindu WorldEgyptian security forces detained Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of Mada Masr, after her trial on October 27, 2026. She was fined three million Egyptian pounds for operating the news website without a license, the maximum penalty for the charge. The court also ordered the closure of Mada Masr. Attalah was taken into custody at the courthouse following the hearing, marking a significant escalation in Cairo's crackdown on press freedom.
Hindu World··Cairo
EntertainmentPhoto: Economic TimesMeghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, will return to Australia in 2027 to appear on Junior MasterChef Australia. The production will be held at Melbourne Showgrounds, though no exact date has been set. This project comes amid renewed media focus on her estranged father, Thomas Markle, who denies allegations related to child sexual abuse material.
Economic Times··Melbourne
Firstpost Sports·
Photo: Firstpost SportsFrance and Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé apologized to China and its people for calling former Chinese leader Mao Zedong a 'dictator.' In a social media statement on October 27, 2026, Mbappé said his comment was ill-judged and acknowledged it hurt many in China and Chinese communities worldwide. He expressed regret and apologized to everyone affected by his words.
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