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China Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival With Lanterns, Folk Songs And Mooncakes; What Is The Fest All About?China has the Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday, September 25, 2026. It is one of the country’s most important traditional festivals, with colourful lanterns, folk performances, family gatherings and the sharing of mooncakes. Also known as the Moon Festival, the occasion is observed on the 15th day of the eighth month of the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, when the full moon is believed to be at its brightest and roundest.Free Press Journal
Congo Plane Crash Kills 14 Including Two Senior Military Officials On Flight From Kikwit To Kinshasa | VideoCongo: At least 14 people, including two senior military officials, have died in a plane crash in Congo, the military said Friday. OVER DOZEN DEAD after PLANE CRASH in DR CONGO AMONG 14 KILLED: Head of military court, and auditor general of armed forces FIERY WRECKAGE and DEBRIS strewn ACROSS CRASH SITE pic.twitter.Free Press Journal
UP Weather Update: Heavy Rainfall Triggers Waterlogging In Lucknow, IMD Issues Warning For 32 DistrictsLucknow: UP is witnessing another spell of intense rainfall as the southwest monsoon remains active over the state. Continuous showers since Thursday night have changed the weather across several districts, with Lucknow among the worst-affected urban centres. Waterlogging has been reported in several parts of the state capital, while strong winds and a sudden drop in temperature have brought noticeable relief from the recent heat.Free Press Journal
Sharjah Murder Case: Body Of Karnataka Man Alvin Kunder Arrives In Udupi After 2 MonthsUdupi (Karnataka), Sep 25: The body of Alvin Prakash Kunder, a native of Kundapur in Karnataka's Udupi district who was allegedly brutally murdered in Sharjah in July, arrived in Karnataka on Friday, nearly two months after his death. His body, which was allegedly dismembered into nine pieces and dumped in the boot of a car, was brought to his native place amid the grief of his family members.Free Press Journal
UPITS 2026 Begins In Greater Noida With 2,400 Exhibitors, 600 Global Buyers To Boost State ExportsGreater Noida, September 25: The strength of Uttar Pradesh, from its traditional skills to modern manufacturing, was showcased before the world in Greater Noida on Friday. In the presence of CM Yogi Adityanath, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the fourth edition of the UP International Trade Show (UPITS). This time, more than 600 foreign buyers from 90 countries have arrived, while more than 2,400 exhibitors are participating in the trade show with their products.Free Press Journal
Who Is Baranica Elangovan? TN Pole Vaulter Breaks New Ground With Historic Asian Games 2026 MedalBaranica Elangovan has emerged as one of India’s leading pole vaulters after years of steady progress in athletics. The Tamil Nadu athlete reached a major milestone on Friday by winning bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Her medal made her the first Indian to win an Asian Games medal in pole vault. pic.twitter.com/7szqDVTfCk — Abhi (@Abhi72763798418) September 25, 2026 Who is Baranica Elangovan?Free Press Journal
Viral Video Shows Brazilian Football Stars Controlling Laughter During Australian Tradition; Netizens Slam Them For 'Lack Of Respect'A video showing Brazilian football stars appearing to hold back laughter during an Aboriginal welcome ceremony in Australia has gone viral. The incident took place in Townsville, Queensland, where Brazil was welcomed ahead of its friendly against Australia. Some social media users criticised the players and called their reaction disrespectful, while others said the short clip did not provide enough context. Jogadores querendo rir mds pic.twitter.Free Press Journal
Prasidh Krishna Opens Up On Injury Comeback, India’s New Zealand Challenge, Border-Gavaskar Trophy & 2027 World Cup PreparationsTeam India is set to kick off a long and crucial home season with three ODIs against the West Indies from September 27, as they build towards the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 and a highly anticipated home Test assignment against Australia.Free Press Journal
IRDAI Plans Insurance Distribution Overhaul, Commissions And Mis-Selling Face Tighter RulesNew Delhi: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed sweeping changes to insurance distribution, targeting high commissions, hidden payouts and mis-selling while seeking to lower costs for policyholders. The proposals are part of IRDAI’s consultation paper, “Recalibrating Economics of Insurance Distribution”, which envisages a simpler three-tier distribution architecture alongside tighter expense and commission rules.Free Press Journal
Asian Games 2026: Suruchi Inder Singh, Kamaljeet Win 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Gold With Asian Record 484.6 | WatchNagoya: India’s Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet produced a record-breaking performance to win the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Asian Games, combining for an Asian record score of 484.6 in the final. ’ Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh shot their way to the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at #AichiNagoya2026 , setting a new Asian record along the way with the score of 484.6 India’s second gold at the ongoing… pic.twitter.Free Press Journal
Amitabh Bachchan Beats Shah Rukh Khan On Social Media With Just 1 Lakh Gap; Here’s HowBollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan seems to have edged past Shah Rukh Khan when it comes to having the highest number of social media followers. According to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, Amitabh, Shah Rukh and Hrithik Roshan are among the most-followed actors on social media. Apart from revealing the net worth of prominent personalities, the report also highlighted their social media following across platforms.Free Press Journal
FSSAI Proposes Restrictions On ‘Paneer’ Label For Substitute Non-Milk Analogue Products; Here’s What Will ChangeThe word ‘paneer’ could soon be reserved more clearly for milk-based products, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) proposing new restrictions on the use of the term for dairy analogue products made without milk-derived ingredients. The proposal forms part of the draft Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2026, published in the Gazette of India on September 23.Free Press Journal
Who Is Nene Royal? 16-Year-Old Rocker Makes History As First Thai Winner Of America's Got Talent, Takes Home $1 MillionNene Royal, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, is a 16-year-old rocker from Phuket who has made history by becoming the first Thai winner of America’s Got Talent. She won the show’s 21st season after impressing audiences and judges with her heavy metal performances. Nene’s victory came after she performed Seven Nation Army by American rock duo The White Stripes during the finale in California.Free Press Journal
Why Is The Market Falling Today, 5 Factors Behind The 850-Point Sensex Slide And Nifty’s Drop Below 23,150Mumbai: Indian equities fell on Thursday as rising US bond yields, higher oil prices and a weaker rupee unsettled investors. At 12.33 pm, the Sensex was down more than 850 points near 73,950, while the Nifty 50 had lost over 250 points and traded around 23,150. US bond yields surge The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to about 5.11 percent, its highest since 2007, after data showed American business activity growing at its fastest pace in more than five years.Free Press Journal
'International System Is Failing': Marco Rubio Says Global Framework Unable To Address India-Pakistan Tensions, Major World Conflicts | VideoNew York: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) said the international system was not functioning effectively and was unable to address several major conflicts and crises across the world.Free Press Journal
‘It’s Vulgar’: Netizens React To President Donald Trump Aide Natalie Harp’s Short Dress At United Nations GatheringUS President Donald Trump took the floor at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, during the 81st session at UN headquarters in New York City. He showed up with First Lady Melania and his staff, among them was Trump's executive assistant, Natalie Harp, who became the highlight of the viral conversation. A recent appearance by Natalie Harp at a United Nations gathering has sparked discussion on social media, with some users commenting on her choice of outfit.Free Press Journal
Pentagon Probes How Parts Of US' Most Advanced F-35 Fighter Jet Ended Up In Hong Kong As China Reportedly Obtains ComponentsWashington: The Pentagon is investigating how parts of the nation's most advanced fighter jet ended up in Hong Kong, with a news outlet reporting Wednesday that China has obtained the F-35 equipment. The F-35 Joint Program Office said in a statement that it and the Defense Department are aware of “a shipment issue" with F-35 components.Free Press Journal
'We Have Been Victims Of Terrorism': Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian Hits Back At Donald Trump At UN | VideosUnited Nations : Iran's president said Wednesday that his people have been “victims of terrorism” by the United States, delivering a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly a day after President Donald Trump said he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic. In a defiant speech, President Masoud Pezeshkian held up large photos of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the more than 150 schoolchildren killed on the first days of the war.Free Press Journal
'Genuinely Disgraceful': Shreyas Iyer Receives Flak From Netizens For 'Bullying' Umpire Into Changing Wide Call Vs JapanIndia captain Shreyas Iyer has faced criticism on social media after an unusual umpiring controversy during India’s narrow two-run win over Japan in Sano. The incident occurred when Japan needed six runs from four balls, with a wide call eventually overturned after Iyer spoke to the square-leg umpire. Several netizens accused the Indian captain of putting pressure on the officials to change the decision. pic.twitter.Free Press Journal
Why V4 Nations’ Backing For India’s UNSC Seat Matters: What It MeansFour Central European nations Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, collectively known as the Visegrád Group (V4) have thrown their support behind India’s long-standing demand for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), adding a fresh diplomatic push to New Delhi’s campaign for reforms in the global body.Free Press Journal
RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav Slams BJP Over Bihar's Flood-Drought Crisis, Demands ₹15,000 Aid For VictimsPatna: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday accused BJP national president Nitin Nabin of lacking guts to tell Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah visit Bihar’s flood-hit and drought-hit areas. Slamming BJP leaders, Tejashwi told newspersons that BJP national president was from Bihar but he lacked confidence to tell Modi and Shah to visit his state, suffering from both the flood and drought.Free Press Journal
Shafali Verma Gets Emotional After Blistering Century, Heartwarming Celebration Goes Viral | VIDEOShafali Verma was unable to hide her emotions after producing a sensational century for India, with the batter taking off her helmet and soaking in the moment at the end of her remarkable innings. The emotion on her face said everything as she celebrated an innings that carried both personal significance and immense importance for her team. Shafali Verma turns on the power and brings up a magnificent hundred!Free Press Journal
Medal Confirmed! Shafali Stars As India Rout Bangladesh, Set Up Asian Games 2026 Gold Medal Match With Sri LankaReigning champions India stormed into the women’s cricket final at the Asian Games 2026 with a commanding 114-run victory over Bangladesh on Sunday. The result guaranteed India at least a silver medal and took the country’s medal tally at the continental showpiece to four. Shafali Verma was the star of the show, smashing her maiden T20I century to power India to 195/4 after they opted to bat first.Free Press Journal
Senior Journalist Payal Mehta Dies At 46 In Mumbai: Kangana Ranaut, Smriti Irani Mourn Her Loss, Say 'Life Is Unexpected, Deeply Saddened'Senior journalist Payal Mehta, 46, who worked with CNN-News18, passed away in the early hours of Sunday (September 20) in Mumbai. According to her colleagues, Mehta developed uneasiness late on Saturday night and was rushed to a hospital at around 2 a.m. However, before treatment could be administered, doctors found that she had no pulse.Free Press Journal
US President Donald Trump Announces 'AI Force', Says He Will Appoint 'AI Czar' To Oversee Artificial IntelligenceUS President Donald Trump, on September 19, said his administration was preparing to establish an “AI Force” and would shortly name an AI “Czar” to lead and coordinate the government’s artificial intelligence-related efforts. In a post, Trump said the US would not permit what he termed the “decimation” or “destruction” of AI, arguing that the rapidly expanding technology represents an industry that Washington should encourage and safeguard.Free Press Journal
'Kisi Ke Maa Banne Par...': Salman Khan Speaks About Body-Shaming During Bigg Boss 20; Netizens Say, 'He Is Taking Stand For Katrina Kaif'Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar promo has gone viral on social media, in which Salman Khan is seen talking to the contestants about trolling, age-shaming, and body-shaming. In the promo, he says, "In every show, this age has become suddenly, 'woh budha hogaya hai'. What do you want to troll? Uske wajan par, uske looks par, uske khaandaan par, kisi ke smile par, kisi ke flop par, kisi ke maa banne par, aap apni upbringing dikha rahe ho."Free Press Journal
Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony: Indian Contingent Wears Gujarati-Style Sarees & Bandhgalas | WATCHThe 20th Asian Games officially got underway in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday, September 19, with the grand opening ceremony bringing together athletes from across the continent. Leading the Indian contingent at the athletes’ parade were two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat, who carried the Indian flags at the ceremony.Free Press Journal
UPI MDR Will Not Push Users Back To Cash, Says RBI Deputy Governor SC MurmuThe introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions is unlikely to drive consumers back towards cash, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor S C Murmu said. He added that the new framework would help the digital payments ecosystem recover operational costs while supporting future growth.Free Press Journal
Golmaal 5 Vs Mahakali: Ajay Devgn's Comedy Film Set For Box Office Clash With Akshaye Khanna-Starrer In 2027The much-loved Golmaal franchise is all set to return with its fifth installment, Golmaal 5. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the comedy entertainer is scheduled to hit theaters on January 8, 2027. The film marks the return of several popular faces from the franchise, including Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Kunal Kemmu, Sharman Joshi, Shreyas Talpade and Tusshar Kapoor. Akshay Kumar is also joining the franchise as a new addition to the cast.Free Press Journal
'India's Per Capita Carbon Emissions Are Less Than Half Global Average': PM Narendra Modi At NGT Climate Conference In New Delhi | WatchNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India's contribution to per capita carbon emissions is less than half of the global average and mentioned that the country is strongly presenting this fact on international forums. अक्सर carbon emission की ज़िम्मेदारी गलत तरीके से विकासशील देशों पर डाली जाती रही है। जबकि ऐतिहासिक सच्चाई ये है...Free Press Journal
US President Donald Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee For Another Year Citing Economic & National Security ConcernsWashington: US President Donald Trump has extended by a year the USD 1,00,000 fee on employers for bringing in foreign workers on H-1B visas, the White House said. In a presidential proclamation issued on Friday, Trump said the 2025 decision to impose a USD 1,00,000 fee has led to a 92 per cent decrease in H-1B registrations by large IT outsourcing firms. Trump extends his H-1B fee and related restrictions for another year https://t.Free Press Journal
UK Flight Chaos: ‘Millisecond’ Software Error Disrupted Hundreds Of Thousands Of Passengers, Nats Report SaysA previously unknown software defect in the UK’s air traffic control system corrupted flight data “in the space of a millisecond”, triggering a six-hour outage that led to widespread cancellations and delays and disrupted hundreds of thousands of passengers, National Air Traffic Services (Nats) has said. The failure occurred on September 8 and caused disruption across the UK and beyond, with the backlog taking more than two days to clear. More than 2,000 flights were eventually cancelled.Free Press Journal
At Least 16 Killed, 50 Injured In Suspected Suicide Attack In Pakistan's Khyber PakhtunkhwaAt least 16 people were killed and more than 50 others injured in a suspected suicide attack near a mosque inside a police compound in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, according to Pakistani media reports. The attack took place during Friday prayers, with a vehicle-borne suicide bomber reportedly targeting the gate of the police compound. The blast was followed by an exchange of fire between security forces and suspected militants.Free Press Journal
Surendra Koli, Main Accused In 2006 Nithari Serial Killings Case, Dies By Suicide In His Haridwar Tea ShopSurendra Koli, one of the main accused in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case in Noida, died by suicide in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on Friday, September 18, 2026. Koli, who had spent nearly two decades in prison in connection with the case before being acquitted by the Supreme Court in November 2025, was found hanging inside a tea stall where he had been working for the past few days.Free Press Journal
'Been In Line Since Last Night': Nashik Man Stands In Line For 10 Hours To Buy iPhone 18 Pro Max From Apple Store In MumbaiFor Hitesh Patel, buying the latest iPhone isn't just a purchase, it's an annual ritual. On Friday morning, he was among the first customers outside an Apple store in Mumbai, having travelled from Nashik and stood in line since 10 pm the previous night just to be among the earliest to get his hands on the new iPhone 18 Pro Max. Speaking to ANI, Patel described the long overnight wait that finally paid off with a first slot of the day. "I have come here from Nashik.Free Press Journal
Canada Formally Applies To Join UK-Led Joint Expeditionary Force As Mark Carney Deepens Defence TiesLiverpool: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has formally applied for Ottawa's membership to join the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a defence coalition of 10 Northern European NATO nations. Today, Prime Minister Carney met with Prime Minister Andy Burnham, during his visit to Liverpool, UK. Read a summary of the meeting: https://t.co/KarVLTEDOD pic.twitter.Free Press Journal
MEA Debunks ‘Fake Alert’ Reports Claiming World Leaders Fell Sick After 18th BRICS Summit In DelhiThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that several world leaders fell ill after attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The ministry termed the reports fake and advised people not to believe or share unverified information. "Fake Alert!!! We caution against such malicious posts on social media platforms," the ministry’s fact-checking unit posted on X. Fake Alert!!!Free Press Journal
OpenAI Discloses Six New AI Safety Incidents, Rolls Out Formal Reporting FrameworkOpenAI revealed six additional cases in which its AI models misbehaved during training and evaluation, including instances where systems hid errors, sought credentials they weren't authorised to use, pushed files onto the open internet, or communicated across environments meant to stay isolated from one another. This comes just weeks after the Hugging Face incident which has forced AI leaders to have conversations about pacing frontier AI models.Free Press Journal
PM Narendra Modi Birthday 2026: VP Radhakrishnan, Om Birla Praise His Leadership, India’s Growth And Viksit Bharat VisionNew Delhi: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised his leadership for improving India's global standing and driving development across various sectors of society. Also Watch: PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat's Vadnagar. He has served as the Prime Minister since May 26, 2014 -- currently in his third term. He is the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister of the country.Free Press Journal
Cabinet Lifts EPF And EPS Wage Limit By ₹10,000, New Ceiling Set At ₹25,000New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved an increase in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, extending mandatory social security coverage to over 51 lakh additional workers. The decision, cleared at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will bring employees earning between ₹15,000 and ₹25,000 into the EPFO framework.Free Press Journal