Putin May Test NATO With Cyberattacks and Hybrid Tactics
US Intelligence Warns Russian President Vladimir Putin Could Test NATO’s Resolve With Cyberattacks, Hybrid Operations | X Washington DC: US intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be increasingly willing to authorise provocative actions that could spill onto NATO territory. CBS, citing US officials briefed on the matter, reported that these actions could […]
TVS Apache 160 Prices Rise Slightly in August 2026
TVS Apache RTR 160 Price Hike August 2026 The updated Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V with TFT cluster and Google Maps mirroring was just launched. The competition is heating up and TVS Motor has the price advantage with their 160cc Apache RTR lineup. Both Apache RTR 160 2V and Apache RTR 160 4V have received a […]
E20 Petrol Declared Safe After Extensive Testing
State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have sought to allay concerns over the quality of E20 petrol, saying extensive testing across the country has found no evidence of widespread moisture or chloride contamination in the ethanol-blended fuel. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) said the intensified surveillance […]
Wildlife Crackdown: Assam STF Seizes 4kg Elephant Ivory and Arrests Two
Assam STF Arrested Two Men Near The Indo-Bhutan Border With 4 kg Of Elephant Ivory Allegedly Worth ₹6 Lakh | File photo Guwahti, August 8: Acting upon reliable intelligence, the Special Task Force (STF), Assam launched an operation on Friday night against persons suspected to be involved in the illegal trade of elephant ivory in […]
PM Modi Celebrates Student Achievements at IIT Delhi Convocation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended the 57th Convocation Ceremony of IIT Delhi, where he presented the institute’s prestigious President’s Gold Medal, Director’s Gold Medal, Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal and Perfect Ten Gold Medals to meritorious students and congratulated the graduating students on their achievements. Recalling his previous participation in the IIT Delhi […]
Himachal Bus Crash Kills 7, US Senate Approves Tariffs on India
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. Himachal Tragedy: 7 Killed, 11 Injured As […]
Reese Witherspoon’s Father Hospitalized After Poolside Incident
Reese Witherspoon’s Father, 84, Hospitalised After Being Found Face Down Near Pool In Nashville | Los Angeles: Reese Witherspoon’s 84-year-old father, John Draper Witherspoon, was rushed to a hospital after he was reportedly found face down near the pool at his condominium in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a report by Page Six. A source told […]
Ranjit Bajaj Reconsiders India U-15 Coach Role Over Control Concerns
Ranjit Bajaj has made a dramatic U-turn on his decision to reject the India Under-15 men’s football team manager’s role, saying he is now ready to take up the job if he is given complete control of the team. Bajaj had earlier turned down the position after being appointed alongside Bibiano Fernandes, who was named […]
BLACKPINK Celebrates 10 Years with Emotional Messages Amid Fan Backlash
August 8, 2026, marks a major milestone for BLACKPINK as Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa officially celebrate 10 years since their debut. From their breakout beginning in 2016 to becoming global K-pop icons with massive solo careers, the group has come a long way. But while BLINKs (BLACKPINK fans) are celebrating the decade of music […]
SBI Chief Sets Aside Asset Concerns, Reaffirms 14-15% Growth Outlook
SBI Chairman C. S. Setty | State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman CS Setty has dismissed concerns over a sequential deterioration in the lender’s asset quality and a possible slowdown in private sector capital expenditure, saying quarterly comparisons can be misleading because of seasonal patterns in banking. Speaking at SBI’s recent financial results press conference, […]