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Belgium is constructing the world's first artificial energy island in the North Sea. This massive structure will collect electricity from offshore wind farms and transmit it ashore. The island's design incorporates nature-inclusive elements to support marine life and bird species. While civil engineering nears completion, electrical infrastructure installation will continue until 2030. The project aims to become operational around 2030, enhancing European electricity exchange.

OpenAI says an unreleased AI model has solved the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem, a 90-year-old Millennium Prize question, using roughly 10,000 AI agents in 88 hours. The claim is shadowed by NYU professor Tristan Buckmaster, who says OpenAI took up his unpublished route after months of his drafts went into Codex. OpenAI denies accessing user data but cannot rule out that de-identified training data helped improve its models.

Indore, which topped the list with a score of 200 out of 200 in the 2025 survey, fell just one point short of Lucknow and failed to retain its position

Here is how Indore received the ranking for the fifth year in a row.

Read The Hindu’s complete coverage of the PG building collapse in Delhi’s Satya Niketan

A building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan claimed seven lives, raising safety concerns. Many PG residents now question the structural integrity of their rented accommodations. The incident has prompted the Delhi government to plan new regulations for PGs. These proposed rules aim to improve safety, security, and rent control measures. The government's policy will mandate licenses and police verification for PG operators.

Further investigation, detailed documentation, and contextual analysis would be necessary to determine the function and significance of the stone and whether it was directly associated with the Megalithic burial assemblage, says archaeologist

For the past few months, Thane residents have been protesting against Amazon’s proposed project of ₹7,203.29 crore across 53.73 acre.

The appellant, a 38-year-old Muslim woman from Raipur, had sought the quashing of the impugned order dated January 18, 2022, passed by the Idara- E-Shariya Islami Court, by which it had “passed the decision of giving Triple Talaq/Divorce to the petitioner”

‘All those named in the police FIR will be arraigned as accused. Charges in the police case, which are also covered by scheduled offences under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), will be invoked against them,’ say ED sources

Viswanathan Anand endured another frustrating day at the Global Chess League on Tuesday, suffering two defeats, including a dramatic loss on time to Javokhir Sindarov despite having winning chances. Anand called the game a “comedy of errors” after declining a draw offer. World Championship challenger Sindarov, however, called Anand “world-class”, showering praise on the legend’s enduring quality at 56.

Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event today will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The company's first foldable iPhone, possibly named iPhone Ultra, is also expected. New Apple Watch and AirPods models are anticipated alongside potential smart-home products. The event begins at 10:30 pm IST and will be streamed online. Preorders for new iPhones may start September 12, with sales on September 18.

Mark Zuckerberg introduced Muse, a personal AI agent designed for Instagram, offering innovative user support. While some users humorously clamored for Muse's assistance in disconnecting from the platform and its parent company, Meta, others raised legitimate concerns regarding privacy and potential job losses. Yet, a wave of excitement also emerged among users eager to explore this new technology, even as frustrations grew over geographic restrictions limiting its availability.

In a devastating event, a Delhi PG building's collapse resulted in the loss of seven lives, prompting swift arrests. The nearly thirty-year-old structure's failure instigated an extensive rescue effort. Authorities are scrutinizing the family's connection and recent renovations conducted in the basement. Amid the ongoing investigation, five MCD officials have been suspended, and the High Court has raised concerns about safety in PG accommodations, ordering a comprehensive audit.

A Kerala consumer commission ordered Xpressbees to pay compensation for failing to deliver diapers. The consumer ordered diapers from FirstCry, which were dispatched promptly. Repeated delivery failures and incorrect status updates led to the order cancellation. Xpressbees failed to provide evidence of delivery attempts or customer refusal. The commission found deficiency in service and directed payment of compensation and litigation costs.

Five baby orangutans were discovered in a Balasore forest, baffling wildlife officials. Authorities suspect international trafficking after the animals appeared far from their native habitat. The critically endangered apes may have been abandoned by traffickers fearing imminent arrest. A special task force and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau are investigating the incident. Officials believe the orangutans reached Odisha through an international trans-oceanic trafficking network.

Noida school holiday: Schools across Gautam Buddha Nagar, including Noida and Greater Noida, will remain closed on September 9, 2026, for the annual Guru Dronacharya Mela in Dankaur. The fair is organised at the Guru Dronacharya temple and is accompanied by special festivities. Schools have communicated the holiday to parents, including Shiv Nadar schools. Students and parents should follow their respective school’s instructions regarding classes and academic activities after the holiday.