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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsBumble shares jumped nearly 50% following reports of a potential $1 billion take-private deal with Ithaca Holdings. The dating app operator is experiencing falling revenue, a shrinking paying user base, and declining investor confidence, prompting investors to bet on a turnaround through this buyout proposal.
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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentCelina Jaitly shared her emotional experience of leaving Austria for Mumbai during her divorce from Peter Haag. She highlighted painful issues including financial disputes, harassment over child custody, and ongoing legal challenges. Celina also revealed a distressing moment when she received a divorce notice disguised as an anniversary gift, reflecting her deep personal struggles.
TOI Entertainment··Mumbai
EntertainmentPhoto: NDTV MoviesQazi Touqeer, who won Fame Gurukul in 2005, has faced setbacks but remained determined in his entertainment career. His brother Touseef revealed Qazi's passion for acting and confirmed an upcoming significant project with singer Arijit Singh. Before Bigg Boss 20, Qazi performed live in Kashmir. Despite shelved acting projects, he never lost hope and continues to pursue his goals.
NDTV Movies··Srinagar
BusinessPhoto: HT BusinessThe National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select person-to-merchant UPI transactions will be implemented immediately after Diwali. Merchants accepting UPI payments above ₹2,000 will pay a 0.4% fee, while certain categories will have a flat ₹5 fee. Person-to-person transfers remain exempt. The move follows a parliamentary amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act.
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WorldPhoto: TOI WorldA 104-year-old woman from Massachusetts received her brother's World War II dog tags 83 years after he died in a 1943 plane crash off Florida. The tags were found in old military records, and a 1972 headstone application helped officials locate his sister, Dorothy Stewart. She was given the dog tags at an emotional ceremony on September 29, 2026.
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SportsPhoto: News18 SportsFIFA President Gianni Infantino faces accusations of breaching regulations after reports revealed he received an undisclosed pay package worth £1.3 million from a FIFA subsidiary organizing the 2026 World Cup in the US. This payment was not declared in FIFA's 2024 annual report, violating rules requiring full disclosure of the president's compensation. The payments reportedly funded Infantino's luxury lifestyle in Miami.
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Photo: ET MarketsBumble shares jumped nearly 50% following reports of a potential $1 billion take-private deal with Ithaca Holdings. The dating app operator is experiencing falling revenue, a shrinking paying user base, and declining investor confidence, prompting investors to bet on a turnaround through this buyout proposal.
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