FPJ Quick Take At 5 PM: 'Sensex Plunges By 1,230 Points To Nana Patekar Dies On Raaj Kumar’s 100th Birth Anniversary'; Your Daily Evening Guide To News Headlines
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On October 8, 2026, the Sensex plunged by 1,230 points, wiping out over Rs 10.42 lakh crore. Factors contributing to the market bloodbath included concerns over oil prices, interest rates, and foreign selling. The day also marked an unusual coincidence as actor Nana Patekar died at 75 in Goa, exactly 100 years after his Tirangaa co-star Raaj Kumar was born on October 8, 1926.
The Opposition Congress and INDIA bloc leaders held a second strategy meeting against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation following the Delhi Police's detention of leaders during a protest march towards Jantar Mantar. At the India Mobile Congress 2026, PM Narendra Modi called for a global framework to tackle cyber fraud and deepfakes, emphasizing the need for stronger digital security and public trust.
In Mumbai, a fire broke out at an under-construction BMC rehabilitation project, with seven gas cylinders exploding in a workers' shed, causing no injuries or casualties. On Air Force Day, PM Modi shared a video praising India's air warriors and saluting their courage and commitment to protect the skies.
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