FPJ Quick Take At 5 PM: 'Vijay’s Wife Drops Divorce Case, Operation Safed Sagar Premieres'; Your Daily Evening Guide To News That Matters

Stay informed without the overload. Every evening, 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 evening guide:

1. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's Wife Sangeetha Sornalingam Withdraws Divorce Case: Report

In December last year, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, filed a divorce petition at the Chengalpattu Family Court. Now, according to reports, she has withdrawn her divorce case. (Read more...)

2. Chandigarh Court Sends Notice To Salman Khan's Being Human, Sister Alvira Agnihotri In ₹3 Crore Jewellery Franchise Dispute

A Chandigarh district court issued a pre-cognisance notice to Salman Khan’s Being Human Foundation, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Style Quotient Jewellery Pvt Ltd in a jewellery franchise complaint. Businessman Arun Gupta alleged he invested nearly Rs 3 crore but did not receive the promised support, resulting in substantial financial losses (Read more...)

3. NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak: CBI Chargesheet Alleges NTA Experts Copied Questions, Exploited Frisking And CCTV Gaps, Used WhatsApp &  Telegram Trail

The CBI chargesheet in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case alleges that three NTA experts copied confidential questions by exploiting security gaps and passed them through intermediaries. WhatsApp and Telegram chats form part of the evidence. (Read more...)

4. Easy Money Offer Could Be A Trap, RBI Warns Against Becoming A Money Mule

RBI warns people against becoming money mules, as allowing others to use a bank account for illegal transfers may lead to account freezes, legal action or jail. (Read more...)

5. Air India To Restore Curtailed Flights From Sep 1, Add More International Frequencies In Winter Schedule

Air India will restore most domestic and international flights that were reduced during July and August due to high fuel costs. The airline will also increase frequencies on key international routes, including Milan, Frankfurt, Zurich, Vienna, Melbourne, Tokyo and New York, as operations stabilise ahead of the winter schedule. (Read more...)

6. NHRC Issues Notice To Meta Over POCSO Violations On Instagram & Facebook: All Details

NHRC issued notices to Meta and police chiefs of eight states over alleged child sexual abuse material on Facebook and Instagram. It shared 50 URLs for investigation and said an FIR may be filed if violations are confirmed under POCSO Act. The panel warned of escalation if authorities fail to act on the inputs. (Read more...)

7. Video: Bhumi Pednekkar Walks Through Knee-Deep Water To Support Assam Flood Victims, Distributes Relief Supplies

Bhumi Pednekkar joined the Bharat Disaster Relief Foundation to support flood-hit communities in Assam. The actress walked through knee-deep water, travelled by boat to remote villages, and distributed relief supplies to affected families (Read more...)

8. No Indian Umpire Or Technical Official At FIH Men's Hockey World Cup For First Time Since 1998, Veterans Seek Reforms

India will have no umpire or technical official at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup for the first time since 1998. Former officials said the absence reflects gaps in international exposure, financial support and career pathways. Veterans urged Hockey India to create a structured system to develop and support elite-level hockey officials. (Read more...)

9. National Handloom Day 2026: Vidya Balan Celebrates India's Weaving Heritage, Urges People To Buy Authentic Silk Products

Sharing a video on social media, Vidya Balan spoke about what makes handloom silk truly special. She said, "You know what I love the most about a handloom silk saree, there are no two like the same. Every weave, every motif, every little detail carries a signature of the artisan's skill and the generations of tradition. That's what makes a handloom silk saree one of a kind." (Read more...)

10. Operation Safed Sagar Review: Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, Dia Mirza's Indian Air Force Drama Is Superior To Top Gun

In a six episode series, there is always the risk of moments that lag and seem unnecessary. OSS doesn't have any, and neither does it resort to jingoism, instead relies on quiet courage and dialogues that hit their mark without shouting them out loud. (Read more...)