FPJ Quick Take At 12 PM: 'Thailand School Shooting Kills 2, Nagpur Rape Accused In ICU'; 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. Thailand School Shooting: Student Allegedly Opens Fire At High School Near Bangkok; At Least 2 Dead, Several Injured - VIDEO

A shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand left at least two people dead and several injured, according to local reports. Police said the suspected student gunman later died by suicide. Authorities are investigating the motive as emergency teams responded and evacuated students from the campus. (Read more...)

2. Nagpur Rape Accused Lands In ICU, Alleges Custodial Torture; Police Claim Self-Harm In Lock-up

The accused, Nirmay Madhav Pakhare from Thane,was arrested late Monday for keeping the teenage daughter of a senior govt official in captivity for 24 hours and subjecting her to sexual torture (Read more...)

3. Huge Blow For Team India! Shubman Gill's Injury Sparks Major Concern Ahead Of Sri Lanka Test Series

India captain Shubman Gill missed Day 1 of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI after sustaining an impact injury to his right ring finger during Thursday's practice, the BCCI said. Vice-captain KL Rahul led the side as a precaution, with Gill's fitness under close watch before the first Test in Galle on August 15. (Read more...)

4. Caught On Camera: Fortuner Crashes Into Tempo Inside Missing Link Tunnel At Mumbai-Pune Expressway; 1 Dead

CCTV footage of the accident has surfaced on social media. The clip shows the car hitting the tempo from behind, leading to the tempo partially overturning and severely damaging the car. The accident occurred at around 1:30 am (Read more...)

5. SEBI Defends Closing Auction Transition, Says New System Will Improve Price Discovery & Market Consistency

SEBI defended the new closing auction system, saying it will improve transparency, reduce price disruption and align India with global market practices. (Read more...)

6. Microsoft Launches Hyderabad Cloud Region, Expands AI And Cloud Infrastructure Footprint Across India

Microsoft has launched its India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad, expanding its presence to four cloud regions nationwide. The facility has three Availability Zones and supports AI, cloud and mission-critical workloads. Early customers include Adani Group, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and PB Pay, as Microsoft strengthens its AI and cloud infrastructure in India. (Read more...)

7. 'Terafab Will Be 50 Times The Size Of Pentagon': Elon Musk On Tesla & SpaceX's New Semiconductor Facility

Elon Musk said Tesla and SpaceX’s upcoming semiconductor facility, Terafab, will be 50 times the size of the Pentagon. The project, under construction in Texas, is expected to span over 100 million sq ft, making it the world’s largest chip manufacturing site, according to Musk and company statements. (Read more...)

8. 'So Kind & Composed': Raveena Tandon's Calm Reaction After Dog Nearly Bites Her At Ohh My Dog Mumbai Red Carpet Wins Hearts—VIDEO

A video of Raveena Tandon from the Ohh My Dog screening has gone viral after a dog appeared to lunge at her. The actress remained calm throughout the incident, earning praise from fans, who called her "kind," "graceful," and "composed." (Read more...)

9. Ananya Panday Stuns In Strapless Banarasi Saree Look & Regal Gold Choker Necklace At Marathi Filmfare Awards 2026

For the prestigious Mumbai event, Ananya Panday chose a breathtaking Manish Malhotra creation that celebrated traditional craftsmanship. The rich purple Banarasi saree featured intricate silver brocade weaving across the fabric, while its vibrant neon pink border added a refreshing contrast to the regal drape. (Read more...)

10. Lock Upp Winner Shreya Kalra's Heartwarming Gesture For Shilpa Shinde, To Use ₹1 Crore Prize Money For Her Shelter Home Initiative | Video

Lock Upp Season 2 winner Shreya Kalra revealed that she plans to use her Rs 1 crore prize money to support Shilpa Shinde’s dream of building a shelter home for the needy. Apart from contributing to the initiative, Shreya said she aims to invest in property to secure future returns, rejecting luxury purchases after her reality show victory. (Read more...)

Published on: Friday, August 07, 2026, 12:00 PM IST