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. Colombia Earthquake: Death Toll Rises To 132 After Powerful 7.4-Magnitude Quake; Rescue Operations Intensify Amid Aftershock Fears, 570 Injured | VideoA powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring 570 others, according to CNN. Pereira reported 60 deaths, while 86 buildings collapsed and seven airports suspended operations. Risaralda emerged as the worst-hit region. Authorities launched emergency response and rescue operations as concerns over aftershocks continued. (Read more…) 2. Watch: PM Narendra Modi, HM Amit Shah And NDA Leaders Wave Tiranga During ‘Mangal Milan’
PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and other NDA leaders waved the Tiranga during Tuesday’s ‘Mangal Milan’, their last parliamentary party meeting of the Monsoon Session. Vande Mataram slogans echoed the venue. NDA MPs later marched towards Parliament, accusing the Opposition of avoiding discussion despite the Centre saying Shah was ready to respond to debate on student protests. (Read more…)
3. Manav Sardana, The Entrepreneur Who Bought DLF The Dahlias Penthouse For ₹271 CroreEntrepreneur Manav Sardana has purchased a luxury penthouse at DLF The Dahlias in Gurugram for ₹271 crore, among India’s biggest single-home property deals. The 17,200 sq ft residence highlights growing demand for ultra-luxury homes among wealthy buyers. DLF’s flagship project in Sector 54 has emerged as a premium address. (Read more…)
4. Mumbai Rains: Heavy Showers Slow Traffic In Eastern & Western Suburbs, Delay Harbour Line Trains; IMD Forecasts More RainfallHeavy rain lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Tuesday morning, disrupting road and rail traffic across the city. Harbour Line trains were delayed by 10-15 minutes, while Central Railway services ran around five-seven minutes late. Waterlogging slowed traffic on Thane-Belapur Road, while IMD forecast more showers during the day and increased rainfall from August 13. (Read more…) 5. VIDEO: HM Amit Shah, LoP Rahul Gandhi Under The Same Roof At Supriya Sule’s Daughter’s Wedding ReceptionUnion Home Minister Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi crossed paths at Sharad Pawar’s granddaughter Revati Sule’s wedding reception in Delhi on Monday. A video showed the leaders standing a short distance apart. The encounter came amid Opposition demands for Shah’s statement in Parliament over the police crackdown during CJP’s July 20 “Sansad Chalo” march. (Read more…) 6. Who Is Chloe Bakalar? OpenAI’s AI Ethics Lead Resigns Less Than a Year After JoiningOpenAI’s AI ethics lead Chloe Bakalar has left the company less than a year after joining in August 2025, according to a report. Bakalar was reportedly OpenAI’s only dedicated ethicist, and no replacement has been named. Her exit comes after other senior safety and alignment leaders, including Johannes Heidecke and Joshua Achiam, also departed in 2026. (Read more…)
7. ‘Sarpanch Challenge’: CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke Launches Nationwide Drive To Transform Village Government Schools From August 15 | VideoCockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a nationwide campaign to improve government schools in villages from August 15. The initiative will urge parents to conduct social audits of basic facilities and sarpanches to upgrade schools. The CJP will recognise village heads who bring visible improvements through its “Sarpanch Challenge”. (Read more…)
‘Sarpanch Challenge’: CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke Launches Nationwide Drive To Transform Village Government Schools From August 15 | Video | X @abhijeet_dipke & File photo8. ‘They Would Be Making A Terrible Mistake’: US President Donald Trump Warns FIFA Against Replacing Gianni InfantinoUS President Donald Trump backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid calls for his resignation, warning his removal would be a “terrible mistake”. UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF have criticised Infantino over a withdrawn World Cup rights commercialisation proposal. CAF and CONMEBOL support him, while England’s FA has reportedly withdrawn backing for his re-election ahead of FIFA’s presidential vote. (Read more…) 9. Inside Supriya Sule’s Daughter Revati’s Delhi Wedding Reception: PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul, Sonia & Priyanka Gandhi Attend – VIDEOSPM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi attended the Delhi wedding reception of Sharad Pawar’s granddaughter Revati Sule on Monday. Hosted at Pawar’s 6 Janpath residence, the event brought together leaders across party lines. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Mallikarjun Kharge, Akhilesh Yadav and several Chief Ministers also attended the reception. (Read more…)
Revati Sule & Sarang Lakhani Exude Adorable Newlywed Couple Energy At Their Grand Delhi Reception; PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Pose | 10. Bareilly Gym Dispute Turns Violent: Viral Video Shows Eunuch Allegedly Being Assaulted, 2 ArrestedA video showing a eunuch being assaulted after a dispute at a gym in Bareilly has gone viral, prompting police action. The clash at Helios Gym reportedly followed an argument over vehicle damage. Police registered an FIR against the accused, and two men, Arvani Sharma and Sanjeev Kumar, were arrested. Further legal proceedings are underway. (Read more…)