What’s buzzing on Gen Z’s feed today? Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, Apple launches its first-ever foldable iPhone in India & more

The internet never really takes a day off, and neither do our news notifications. From King Harald V’s emotional farewell to the people of Norway to the Maharashtra FDA ensuring clean and hygienic prasad for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai, plenty is keeping social media busy today. Meanwhile, Jacob Coxon’s viral post on X about AI and its potential risks, Cricket Australia opening the Big Bash League to private investment, and Apple’s massive launch in India are also making headlines.


From viral moments and celebrity updates to sports, technology, and global affairs, here’s your quick roundup of the biggest stories making news today. Whether it’s a story dominating X, a video going viral on Instagram, or a celebrity update taking over your feed, these are the stories everyone’s talking about.

Norway is bidding farewell to King Harald V as the country comes together to mourn his passing. The emotional farewell has drawn attention online, with moments from the ceremony and tributes to the monarch making their way across social media.

European royals and heads of state, including the Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings, also paid their last respects to King Harald V in Oslo.

King Harald V had been a prominent figure in Norway for decades, with his departure marking the end of an era for the country.

Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a 21-point Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure that sweets and prasad distributed by Ganpati pandals across Mumbai are prepared and served hygienically.


The SOP issued by the FDA for Ganesh Chaturthi this year covers various stages of prasad preparation and distribution, with a focus on maintaining food safety and hygiene.

The guidelines come as thousands of devotees are expected to visit pandals across the city during the festive season.

A 27-year-old AI researcher, Jacob Coxon, reportedly left Anthropic after a three-year stint at the company and took to X to share a stark warning about the future of artificial intelligence.

Coxon claimed that “AI could kill us all by decade-end,” sparking conversations online about the potential risks of increasingly powerful AI systems and how quickly the technology is advancing.

Cricket Australia is opening the Big Bash League (BBL) to private investment, bringing a major change to the popular T20 tournament.

Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday, September 8, that private investment will be introduced into the BBL from the 2027–28 season, starting with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades’ Twenty20 franchise.

The move marks a significant shift for the tournament and is expected to put the BBL back in the spotlight among cricket fans and on social media.

Thailand has issued updated travel rules for tourists from several countries, including India.


According to the Royal Gazette of Thailand, travellers from more than 90 countries, including India, China and the United States, will be eligible to stay in Thailand for up to 60 days without a visa. The new guidelines are set to come into effect on September 15.

The update has caught the attention of Indian tourists, particularly those planning upcoming trips to Thailand. Travellers are advised to check the latest requirements before making their travel plans.

Adani Airport Holdings has secured a $1 billion investment from global funds, marking a major development for India’s airport infrastructure sector. The investment is expected to strengthen the company’s position as it continues to expand and develop its airport portfolio.

The announcement has also put India’s growing aviation infrastructure back in the spotlight.

Bangladesh is facing a severe measles outbreak, with more than 1,000 children reportedly killed as the country battles one of the world’s worst outbreaks of the disease.

Health officials say around 4 million children missed out on vaccination, contributing to the spread of the highly contagious disease across the country.

The alarming situation has raised concerns over vaccination coverage, access to healthcare, and the spread of measles, with children among the most vulnerable.


Apple has entered the foldable smartphone race with the launch of its first-ever foldable iPhone in India. The iPhone Duo, priced at ₹2,99,900, has quickly become one of the biggest technology stories of the day.

The premium price tag and Apple’s move into the foldable segment have sparked plenty of conversation online, with tech enthusiasts closely watching the company’s latest move. The device features a passport-style foldable design, a 7.6-inch inner display, and Apple’s new A20 Pro chip.

From major launches and travel updates to viral internet moments and stories making headlines across India and the world, that’s everything you need to know before you scroll into your next rabbit hole.