FPJ Quick Take At 5 PM: 'Yashasvi Jaiswal Fined Rs3.75 Lakh, Air India Aircraft Suffers Bird Strike'; Your Daily Evening Guide To News That Matters

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1. 'तो बहती गंगा में हाथ धो लो': CM Fadnavis Slams P Chidambaram Over Women's Reservation Remarks

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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis accused P Chidambaram of “selective memory” after the Congress MP challenged his remarks on women's reservation. Fadnavis said the 2023 law requires a Census and delimitation before implementation, and claimed Congress opposed a 2026 effort aimed at enabling the quota by 2029. Chidambaram had cited Parliament's passage of the 33% reservation law in 2023. (Read more...)

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal Fined ₹3.75 Lakh For Asitha Fernando Headbutt, Escapes ICC Suspension

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has escaped a suspension but has been handed a hefty fine following his altercation with Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando. Jaiswal appeared to headbutt the SL pacer after being provoked following his dismissal. The ICC has slapped a fine of 25 per cent of their match fee, which amounts to ₹3.75 Lakh. (Read more...)

2. Air India Delhi-Patna Flight Suffers Bird Strike While Landing At Patna Airport

An Air India Delhi-Patna flight carrying 164 passengers suffered a bird strike while landing at Patna airport on Monday. The aircraft landed safely, with no engine damage reported, and later returned to Delhi after safety checks. The incident was the second at the airport in a week, amid increased bird activity during the monsoon. (Read more...)

Air India

3. ‘No One Will Be Spared’: Amravati District Magistrate On NICU Fire That Killed 3 Newborns; Probe Underway

Amravati District Magistrate Ashish Yerekar said regular fire audits were conducted at District Women's Hospital after an NICU blaze killed three newborns on Monday. Rejecting claims that an audit was skipped, Yerekar said he had seen the documents himself. He added that accountability would be fixed if administrative negligence emerges. (Read more...)

4. ‘Misogyny Is The Oldest Weapon’: Tamil Nadu Minister S Keerthana Hits Back At Viral Video Trolls

The controversy erupted after several social media accounts, reportedly linked to DMK supporters, shared the video and asked whether the woman featured in it was Keerthana. (Read more...)

6. Claude Was Down For Thousands, Including Users In India: Here's Why

Anthropic’s Claude AI platform suffered a global outage on August 24, affecting its chatbot, API, Claude Code and Cowork. Users in India and elsewhere reported access problems, while Downdetector logged over 1,300 reports in the US and more than 180 in India. Anthropic identified elevated errors across multiple models before restoring services. (Read more...)

Claude Was Down For Thousands Of Users In India: Here's Why

7. UPI Transaction Volume Rises Nearly 13,000-Fold In A Decade To Over 24,162 Crore: Govt

UPI transactions surged nearly 13,000-fold to 24,162 crore in FY26 from 1.78 crore in FY17, while transaction value crossed Rs 314 lakh crore, strengthening digital payments. (Read more...)

UPI transactions explodes in India

8. Raksha Bandhan 2026: Skip The Usual Gifts; 10 Fun Ways To Surprise Your Sister

Whether your sister loves thoughtful keepsakes, fashion and beauty, experiences or simply spending quality time with her favourite people, there are plenty of ways to make her feel special. From gifts she can treasure to surprises she will remember long after the celebrations are over, here are some ideas to make this Raksha Bandhan extra memorable. (Read more...)

Raksha Bandhan 2026: UP Orders Sweeping Transport Safety Measures As Women Travel Free

9. Actress Suzanne Bernert Criticises Kriti Sanon's Controversial Raksha Bandhan Ad: 'Wearing Less Clothes Being Sold As Empowerment Was...'

The advertisement has received mixed reactions online. Several users criticised Kriti Sanon's outfit and questioned the creative approach used for a campaign associated with Raksha Bandhan. (Read more...)

10. Malaysian Professor Solehah Yaacob Sacked After Viral Claims Ancient Malays Could Fly, Taught Chinese ‘Flying Kung Fu’

Malaysian professor Solehah Yaacob has been terminated by the International Islamic University Malaysia after viral claims about Malay history, including that ancient Malays could fly. IIUM said she no longer represents the university or holds any academic title. Solehah disputes the dismissal, saying she was sacked within 24 hours without an appeal opportunity and plans to challenge it legally. (Read more...)

Solehah Yaacob has been terminated by the International Islamic University Malaysia

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