FPJ Quick Take At 12 PM: '8 Dead In Kerala Accident, Woman Held Captive For 4 Days In Bengaluru'; Your Daily Noon Guide To Top News That Matters

Stay informed without the overload. Every afternoon, we bring you the day's biggest developments in one fast, balanced digest. No fluff, no sensationalism. Just straightforward reporting to help you understand the news behind the headlines and stay ahead with The Free Press Journal’s essential daily noon guide:

1. Kerala Tragedy: 8 Tamil Nadu Engineering Students Killed In Horrific Midnight Crash After Car Rams Into Lorry Parked On NH-66 In Thrissur | Watch

Six died at the spot and two at hospital. Police booked the lorry driver for culpable homicide. (Read more...)

2. Oil Prices Could Fall To $40 After Iran Conflict Ends: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

He said lower crude prices could ease inflation pressures and push bond yields lower, while dismissing concerns over Norway’s possible reduction in US Treasury holdings (Read more...)

3. RBI Moves To Mop Up Record Cash Glut, Plans To Lock Away ₹7 Lakh Crore Of Excess Banking Liquidity for 30 Days

RBI will conduct a 30-day Rs 7 lakh crore VRRR auction to absorb record surplus banking liquidity, estimated at Rs 10.5 lakh crore after massive forex inflows. (Read more...)

4. Shocking! 19-Year-Old Female Student Gifts Boyfriend New Bike With Stolen Gold From Father’s Friend; Video Goes Viral

A 19-year-old college student in Pollachi was arrested for allegedly stealing nine sovereigns of gold from her father’s friend’s house and selling it for Rs 2.5 lakh to buy a new two-wheeler for her boyfriend. (Read more...)

5. US Open 2026: Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Storms Past Wu Yibing To Reach Fourth Round, Extends Grand Slam Winning Streak To 17 Matches | Watch

Carlos Alcaraz defeated China's Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to reach the US Open fourth round. The defending champion extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches and will next face American Tommy Paul, who beat Alexander Bublik in a five-set thriller. (Read more...)

6. NoPaperForms Moves Closer To IPO With Updated Draft Papers, Plans To Raise ₹375 Crore Through Fresh Issue

NoPaperForms has filed updated IPO papers with SEBI for a ₹375-crore fresh issue, as its education SaaS and payments platform records strong growth. (Read more...)

7. Teachers’ Day 2026: Know Why September 5 Is Special And How It Is Linked To Dr Radhakrishnan?

This date also marks the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a distinguished philosopher, scholar, and the second President of India. This significant day pays tribute to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. (Read more...)

8. Govinda Aala Re! 7 Places In Mumbai To Witness Grand Dahi Handi Celebrations

Mumbai is all set to come alive with the festive spirit of Dahi Handi on September 5. From towering human pyramids and competitive Govinda pathaks to music, entertainment and massive crowds, several parts of Mumbai and Thane are preparing for grand Janmashtami celebrations. (Read more...)

9. 'Ugly Remark, She Should Not Speak...': Maithili Thakur SLAMS Swara Bhasker's Controversial Remarks On Padmaavat Jauhar Scene | Watch

Ranvir Shorey also questioned Swara’s comparison of Jauhar with rape survivors, sparking a fresh debate over the film’s controversial scene. (Read more...)

10, 'Men Are Frustrated, My Videos Help Them...': Poonam Pandey Calls Her Erotic Content 'Social Service,' Says Prostitution Should Be Legal In India

Poonam Pandey has sparked controversy with her views on erotic content and prostitution. (Read more...)