Ballon d’Or 2024: How is the Ballon d’Or winner decided?

The Ballon d’Or, awarded yearly by France Football, honours the best male and female footballers, based on the previous season’s performances. A shortlist is created, and a panel of international journalists from top-ranked countries casts votes. The player with the highest points from this voting process wins the prestigious award.

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How Keanu Reeves stood up for the controversial killing scene of John Wick’s puppy

​Reeves, known for his commitment to roles, apparently rehearsed the scene with a stuffed dog, and his convincing, heart-wrenching performance made the filmmakers briefly change their minds. It would make the actor visibly tearful and, according to Stahelski, when Reeves was in character and “crying” with his face “beat up,” some people were really...

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Donald Trump: Sundar Pichai called me to say, ‘this was the biggest thing on Google’

Donald Trump claimed that Google CEO Sundar Pichai personally praised his McDonald’s visit in Pennsylvania, labeling it a significant event for Google. Trump also stated he briefly worked as a fry cook there. Additionally, Trump alleged similar calls from Apple CEO Tim Cook and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, though these claims remain unverified.

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CM Yogi Adityanath meets kin of custodial death victim in Lucknow, announces Rs 10 lakh compensation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 10 lakh compensation and educational support for the family of trader Mohit Pandey, who died in police custody. The incident has sparked political outrage. Authorities have ordered an FIR against involved police personnel and suspended the police station in-charge, as the family alleges police brutality.

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We were attacked and we did nothing: Jaishankar on 26/11

External Affairs minister S Jaishankar emphasized the need for Maharashtra to align with the Centre for enhanced international investments and addressed issues like the India-China border standoff and counter-terrorism efforts. He highlighted the significance of federal competition and the India-Middle East Economic Corridor.

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State-sponsored infiltration in West Bengal, says Shah, TMC hits back

Union home minister Amit Shah urges Bengal voters to support BJP to stop state-sponsored infiltration, citing issues like cattle and coal smuggling, corruption, and unsafe conditions for women. Shah also highlights the lack of Central scheme benefits in Bengal under the current government.

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