🏛️ 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.

📈 Copper Hits All-Time High, Oil Nears $100

Copper prices reached an all-time high of $14,617/tonne on the LME on Tuesday. This rally is driven by tightening mine supply, shifting trade, and high demand from electrification and AI. Brent crude is approaching the $100/barrel mark due to geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf. This price surge raises inflation fears and could pressure the RBI toward a rate hike. Investors are buying stocks of benefiting copper miners and oil companies. 📈

🚨 Fatehpur man faces fraud claims, no arrest yet

Sumit Singh is accused of cheating people in Fatehpur on job, land, and pension scams. He allegedly took money for fake job promises and arranged fake disability benefits for relatives. Eight cases are registered against him, including POCSO and cheating provisions. The pension scheme misuse involved around Rs 2.40 lakh, leading to benefit recovery proceedings. Victims claim he hasn't been arrested despite their complaints.

💥 US strikes Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island

The US launched an attack targeting several Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. US Central Command forces carried out this action on September 8 against Iranian crude oil carriers. These strikes followed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeting a US navy warship with ballistic missiles twice over two days. The US military claimed the tankers were part of a large 'shadow network' funding the IRGC. Separately, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on 27 Iranian airlines on Tuesday. 💥