Quick Take At 12 PM: '8 Dead In Kerala Accident, Woman Held Captive For 4 Days In Bengaluru'; Your Daily Noon Guide To Top News That Matters

Delivering fast, unbiased reporting on Mumbai, national politics, global affairs, market trends, entertainment and lifestyle so you can understand the stories shaping your day

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 ’s essential daily noon guide:

1. Kerala Tragedy: 8 Tamil Nadu Engineering Students Killed In Horrific Midnight Crash After Car Rams Into Lorry Parked On NH-66 In Thrissur | Watch

Six died at the spot and two at hospital. Police booked the lorry driver for culpable homicide. (Read more…)

💔 Tragic road accident in Kerala



Eight engineering students from Dindigul’s PSNA College were killed after their car crashed into a parked, fully loaded lorry on the National Highway at Kaipamangalam, Thrissur.



The impact was so severe that the car was badly crushed, forcing… pic.twitter.com/GNs5VZnElm

— qpzm news (@qpzmnews) September 5, 2026

2. Oil Prices Could Fall To $40 After Iran Conflict Ends: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

`;

He said lower crude prices could ease inflation pressures and push bond yields lower, while dismissing concerns over Norway’s possible reduction in US Treasury holdings (Read more…)

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent | X @HouseForeign

3. RBI Moves To Mop Up Record Cash Glut, Plans To Lock Away ₹7 Lakh Crore Of Excess Banking Liquidity for 30 Days

RBI will conduct a 30-day Rs 7 lakh crore VRRR auction to absorb record surplus banking liquidity, estimated at Rs 10.5 lakh crore after massive forex inflows. (Read more…)

Reserve Bank of India |

4. Shocking! 19-Year-Old Female Student Gifts Boyfriend New Bike With Stolen Gold From Father’s Friend; Video Goes Viral

A 19-year-old college student in Pollachi was arrested for allegedly stealing nine sovereigns of gold from her father’s friend’s house and selling it for Rs 2.5 lakh to buy a new two-wheeler for her boyfriend. (Read more…)

Four arrested in Bengaluru after a woman was allegedly stripped, assaulted and filmed over non payment of loan interest.



Chandra Layout police traced and rescued the woman after her mother filed a missing person complaint. Suhel, Saif, Reshma and Nazarath have been arrested.… pic.twitter.com/npzeUeoR3e

— Imran Khan (@KeypadGuerilla) September 4, 2026

5. US Open 2026: Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Storms Past Wu Yibing To Reach Fourth Round, Extends Grand Slam Winning Streak To 17 Matches | Watch

Carlos Alcaraz defeated China's Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to reach the US Open fourth round. The defending champion extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches and will next face American Tommy Paul, who beat Alexander Bublik in a five-set thriller. (Read more…)

Playing into form 🔥



With an ace, Carlos Alcaraz defeats Wu 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to reach the second week in New York! pic.twitter.com/sZqYuGiOfP

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2026

6. NoPaperForms Moves Closer To IPO With Updated Draft Papers, Plans To Raise ₹375 Crore Through Fresh Issue

NoPaperForms has filed updated IPO papers with SEBI for a ₹375-crore fresh issue, as its education SaaS and payments platform records strong growth. (Read more…)

NoPaperForms has filed updated IPO papers | Agency

7. Teachers’ Day 2026: Know Why September 5 Is Special And How It Is Linked To Dr Radhakrishnan?

This date also marks the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a distinguished philosopher, scholar, and the second President of India. This significant day pays tribute to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. (Read more…)

#TeachersDay is about appreciating the strong contribution of teachers to our society. It is also a day to pay homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.



Here is what happened when the National Teachers' Awards winners were invited to 7, LKM yesterday…. pic.twitter.com/LtXTvHiQoQ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 5, 2026

8. Govinda Aala Re! 7 Places In Mumbai To Witness Grand Dahi Handi Celebrations

Mumbai is all set to come alive with the festive spirit of Dahi Handi on September 5. From towering human pyramids and competitive Govinda pathaks to music, entertainment and massive crowds, several parts of Mumbai and Thane are preparing for grand Janmashtami celebrations. (Read more…)

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by MumbaiCityExplore (@mumbaicityexplore)

9. 'Ugly Remark, She Should Not Speak…': Maithili Thakur SLAMS Swara Bhasker's Controversial Remarks On Padmaavat Jauhar Scene | Watch

Ranvir Shorey also questioned Swara’s comparison of Jauhar with rape survivors, sparking a fresh debate over the film’s controversial scene. (Read more…)

#WATCH | Raipur, Chhattisgarh: On Swara Bhaskar's recent remark on 'Jauhar', Bihar BJP MLA Maithili Thakur says, "This was a really ugly remark. She made a useless remark with full confidence. I think she should not speak on it, if she has no knowledge of it. She should first… pic.twitter.com/0YmkZQsDti

— ANI (@ANI) September 5, 2026

10, 'Men Are Frustrated, My Videos Help Them…': Poonam Pandey Calls Her Erotic Content 'Social Service,' Says Prostitution Should Be Legal In India

Poonam Pandey has sparked controversy with her views on erotic content and prostitution. (Read more…)

Poonam Pandey is back with her absurd suggestions.



She says India should legalise prostitution, claiming it will reduce the crime rate against women 😭.



She also says, “My erotica video is doing a service to humanity, India, and the entire world. It helps men relax so that they… pic.twitter.com/OCKkSqPwTa

— Chota Don (@choga_don) September 2, 2026

Add As a

Trusted Source