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PoliticsPhoto: Pew Research CenterIn the U.S., Election Day is held on a Tuesday due to historical and logistical reasons dating back to the 19th century. Many other countries also conduct elections on weekdays, but the specific day varies based on local customs and laws. The Pew Research Center provides insights into these practices and comparisons across nations.
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SportsPhoto: News18 SportsHours before the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner announcement, the official website mistakenly published three separate articles naming Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal as winners. Each article highlighted their achievements, causing confusion and viral social media reactions. Organizers were reportedly shocked and launched an investigation into the error. Kane’s article emphasized his 61-goal season and overall 73 goals with Bayern Munich.
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SportsPhoto: TOI SportsThe 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London faced confusion when articles naming Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Lamine Yamal as winners appeared on the official website. These pages were quickly removed, sparking speculation about a leak of the results. Fans are now awaiting official confirmation from the event, with all three players among the top contenders.
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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsNippon Life India Asset Management declared October 28, 2026, as the record date for its ₹9.50 interim dividend. October 27 is likely the last day to buy shares to qualify. The company reported a 6% profit decline to ₹324.4 crore in the September quarter, partly due to a SEBI settlement, while revenue increased by 21%.
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TechnologyPhoto: HT WorldAnthropic halted training of its next-generation AI model for over a month due to security concerns, as disclosed in its IPO filing. The pause aimed to strengthen protections against theft of AI model weights and intellectual property. The company delayed pre-training of a new advanced "frontier" model to improve safeguards, highlighting safety challenges in developing powerful AI systems.
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PoliticsPhoto: MintSix Americans, including journalists, educators, and researchers, have sued US President Donald Trump and three senior aides over restrictions on White House press access. Filed in New York federal court, the lawsuit argues these limits violate journalists' rights and the public's right to independent government reporting. The plaintiffs include a former Human Rights Watch chief and a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. The case was filed by Columbia and Yale law clinics.
Mint··New York
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Photo: Pew Research CenterIn the U.S., Election Day is held on a Tuesday due to historical and logistical reasons dating back to the 19th century. Many other countries also conduct elections on weekdays, but the specific day varies based on local customs and laws. The Pew Research Center provides insights into these practices and comparisons across nations.
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