🚨 Kannur Mayor flags building permit fraud

Kannur Corporation found major irregularities in building permit issuance at the Pallikkunnu zonal office. Mayor P. Indira filed a police complaint against those responsible for the lapses in the Revenue section. The issue surfaced after a Chalad resident applied online for a building number near Payyambalam. Subsequent inspections revealed no completion or occupancy certificates existed for the structure. The Information Kerala Mission later confirmed that names and details in the documents were completely fabricated.

🚨 Meta India officials summoned over child abuse ads

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights summoned Meta India's MD and country head regarding alleged child sexual exploitation ads on Instagram. The NCPCR took suo motu cognisance based on a BBC Eye report and issued a notice to Meta Platforms Inc on July 3. The inquiry will investigate Meta India's role in the ad appearance and system clearance processes. This scrutiny will examine the stringent provisions under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The investigation will also look at the platform's role in content generation and monetization.

📉 Toxic's box office dips on day 14

The film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' earned Rs 69 lakhs on its 14th day at the box office. The collection was recorded in India across 1,290 shows, featuring Yash, Kiara Advani, and Tara Sutaria. This figure marks an 8.0% drop from the previous day's earnings on the second Tuesday. The movie has seen a sharp slowdown after its initial opening week performance. The film's worldwide gross collection has now reached Rs 338.32 cr.

🏛️ SC tells Odisha: Don't delay Dara Singh remission plea

The Supreme Court criticized the Odisha government for delaying a decision on Dara Singh's remission plea. Justices Manoj Misra and Vijay Bishnoi expressed displeasure regarding the continuous adjournments sought by the state. The court warned that the concerned official would be summoned if a decision isn't made by September 17th. This comes after the State Sentence Review Board failed to reach a decision previously. The bench firmly stated the government must either accept or reject the plea without further delays.

🦂 Scorpio Horoscope for September 9, 2026

Scorpio is emerging from a difficult phase, making it a good time to focus on peaceful creation. New ideas and inspirations are drawing attention to this sign during this period. It suggests reviewing all life aspects, including finances and health, to add structure. Once foundational organization is achieved, the desired life becomes easily possible. The cosmic advice is to focus on the inner life for external structure.

✨ Sagittarius Horoscope for Sept 9, 2026: Time to chill

Sagittarius might be holding on too tightly and using logic instead of emotion lately. There is an obstacle perceived as real, but guides suggest it is more mental than actual. The advice is to let go of expectations and focus on authentic self-acceptance. An honest self-assessment and acknowledging strengths will drive progress. Doors are set to unlock when Sagittarius dares to be true to themself.

🚨 33k deaths in 5 years from building mishaps

Nearly 33,000 people died in incidents like building collapses, fires, and pit falls between 2020 and 2024. This tragedy primarily struck urban areas across the country, according to government data. The reported figures are likely understated as data on road and water-related deaths is missing. These preventable accidents highlight serious gaps in civic governance and safety regulation enforcement. Experts now call for a balanced approach to construction deregulation to prevent further civic decay. 🏙️

🚬 Older smokers feel lonelier in big European survey

Current smokers showed higher levels of loneliness compared to non-smokers across 15 European nations. The analysis involved over 50,000 participants, with the average being around 67 years old. This trend was observed at the start and worsened over the two-year follow-up period. The study suggests that factors like illness limiting mobility may connect smoking and social isolation. Researchers advise treating these two issues together, rather than framing quitting as a cure for loneliness. 😥

🎬 J&K CM watches 'Mirzapur' at Srinagar multiplex

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah watched the movie ‘Mirzapur’ at INOX in Srinagar on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. He attended alongside the cast, including Pankaj Tripathi and Divyenndu, during the International Film Festival Jammu & Kashmir. The four-day festival is currently screening about 135 films from 41 countries. Abdullah stressed that artists strengthen J&K's cinema link and boost the local film ecosystem. This marks a significant moment after around 15 cinema halls closed in the 1990s. 🎬

🎾 Tiafoe comeback win at US Open 2026

Francis Tiafoe managed to defeat Alex Michelsen in a tense US Open match after initially falling behind by two sets. The contest took place at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. The match went to a deciding fifth set, with the players trading several service breaks. Tiafoe finally broke through when Michelsen served for the match at 5-4, leveling the score. Tiafoe clinched the victory in the tie-break, aiming for his first major final appearance.

💥 US strikes Iranian oil tankers; Iran hits Jordan base

The US military attacked five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman following alleged missile strikes on a US warship. Iran retaliated by firing missiles at US forces stationed at the Al Azraq base in Jordan. The exchange occurred amid rising tensions six months into the US and Israel's war on Iran, with oil prices briefly hitting $99.46 on Tuesday. Jordan's air defenses intercepted and destroyed 18 of the 20 Iranian missiles launched. Both sides escalated threats, with the IRGC warning about targeting ports in Kuwait and Bahrain.