FPJ Quick Take At 12 PM: 'Nine Dead In Greater Noida Bus Fire, Xi Jinping Begins 3-Day US State Visit'; Your Daily Noon Guide To Top News That Matters

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1. Greater Noida Bus Fire: 9 Charred To Death After Double-Decker Bus Catches Fire On Yamuna Expressway, Several Passengers Escape | Video

More than 30 passengers were travelling on the bus from Noida to Mahoba, with several escaping through broken windows. The fire's cause is under investigation. (Read more...)

2. Mumbai-Pune Expressway Bus Erupts In Flames Near Panvel; Passengers Escape Unhurt As Fire Teams Rush To Spot | Watch

A bus caught fire on the Pune-bound lane of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near kilometre 16 in Panvel around 7.55 am on Thursday. (Read more...)

3. Xi Jinping's 'Poker Face' Meets Donald Trump's Smirk As B-1 Bombers Soar Into Skies At Joint Base Andrews - VIDEO

Xi arrived with Peng Liyuan for a three-day state visit featuring talks with Trump on trade, AI and security. (Read more...)

4. After Jamui, Another Molestation Incident Reported In Bihar’s Samastipur; Woman Allegedly Harassed While Taking Photos, 4 Youths Detained After Video Goes Viral

A video of the incident went viral on social media, following which police detained four youths and launched an investigation to identify others involved. (Read more...)

5. NSE IPO Listing: Shares Rise 5% After Flat Market Debut

National Stock Exchange shares made a muted debut on Thursday, listing at ₹1,800 on BSE, a 0.84% premium over the IPO price of ₹1,785. (Read more...)

6. Meta Unveils Muse Charm Pendant, Brings AI Agent Access Without A Phone

The gadget includes a fingerprint sensor and small display while supporting voice and touch interactions. The company said it is targeting a December launch but has not announced pricing or global availability details. (Read more...)

7. OpenAI Breached Australia's Government Health Portal, PM Albanese Calls It 'Unacceptable'

OpenAI said no patient records were accessed and the exposure involved aggregate data and file names. (Read more...)

8. ‘It’s Vulgar’: Netizens React To President Donald Trump Aide Natalie Harp’s Short Dress At United Nations Gathering

Harp was seen attending the gathering in a short black dress. Images and videos from the event circulated across social media platforms, prompting a range of reactions from users. (Read more...)

9. Who Was Madam Bhikaji Cama? Everything To Know About The Revolutionary Who Defied British Rule

Bhikaji Rustom was amongst the most prominent personalities of the Indian Independence movement. (Read more...)

10. Ranbir Kapoor Drives Vintage Car With Bloodied Arm In First Poster Of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War; Netizens React

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War has unveiled its first poster, featuring Ranbir Kapoor in a striking vintage avatar. (Read more...)