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BusinessThe Bank of England announced that historical figures like wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill will be replaced on UK banknotes by images of an Atlantic puffin, a barn owl, a buff-tailed bumblebee, and a European hedgehog. This marks a significant change in the design of the country's currency, moving away from human portraits to wildlife illustrations.
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EntertainmentNana Patekar, a versatile actor known for his powerful roles in Hindi and Marathi cinema, passed away at 75 on October 8, 2026. He was found unconscious at his Dona Paula apartment near Panaji, Goa, and taken to a private hospital. His body was sent to Goa Medical College for postmortem. Patekar won three National Film Awards, multiple Filmfare Awards, and the Padma Shri. Goa CM Pramod Sawant expressed deep condolences.
Hindu Entertainment··Panaji
SportsEuropean soccer leaders gathered in Berlin on October 8, 2026, to find a candidate and plan the strategy to oust FIFA president Gianni Infantino. UEFA convened its 55 member federations amid efforts to replace Infantino, whose controversial World Cup private investment plan failed shortly after its July reveal. UEFA also plans a criminal complaint in Switzerland for possible financial mismanagement and seeks evidence through U.S. courts.
Hindu Sport··Berlin
PoliticsCongress MP Shashi Tharoor has avoided commenting on Cockroach Janta Party co-convenor Saurav Das's request to revisit his controversial 2018 remark comparing a scorpion on a Shivling. Das, using elaborate language, asked Tharoor for a 'reprise' of the comment after a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi praying to Lord Shiva surfaced. Tharoor responded that he would if he had the chance.
Hindustan Times·
WorldOn October 9, 2026, Saturn will transit into the Uttarabhadrapada Nakshatra while in retrograde motion. This transit will last for 122 days and affect four zodiac signs including Aries. Those under these signs are advised to exercise caution in areas like finance, career, and investments during this period. The transit is expected to bring moderate results.
News18 Hindi·
BusinessFrom October 15, 2026, a 0.4% MDR charge is set to apply on UPI payments above ₹2,000. However, merchant groups and payment companies have requested a delay until January 2027. Discussions between NPCI and the Finance Ministry are ongoing, with a decision expected in two days. Concerns include technical issues in applying MDR across payment categories and the impact on customer spending during the festive season.
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The Bank of England announced that historical figures like wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill will be replaced on UK banknotes by images of an Atlantic puffin, a barn owl, a buff-tailed bumblebee, and a European hedgehog. This marks a significant change in the design of the country's currency, moving away from human portraits to wildlife illustrations.
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