Foldable iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro & Leadership Shift Expected at Apple Event

UPDATED: Sep 9, 2026 18:17 ISTApple is set to introduce major announcements at its upcoming event, with expectations centred on a new foldable iPhone Ultra featuring a book-style design, a 7.7-inch inner screen, and enhanced multitasking capabilities. The flagship iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are anticipated to debut with the A20 Pro chip built on a two-nanometre process, improved thermal efficiency, on-device AI headroom, and variable aperture camera tech. Alongside refreshed Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models, the event may mark a leadership transition with Tim Cook moving to executive chairman and John Turnus taking over as CEO. Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSRed Fort Blast: NIA Charge Sheet Details Suicide Bomb Plot, 2-Year Recce And MotiveThe National Investigation Agency charge sheet in the Red Fort terror blast case reveals that the incident was a suicide bombing executed using an improvised explosive device. Investigation details show the site underwent extensive surveillance spanning nearly two years, with recce visits dating back to December 2023. Although planned over a prolonged period, the blast was triggered prematurely in panic following arrests in Srinagar. Handwritten notes seized by investigators outlined the motive, rejecting democracy and demanding the imposition of Sharia law, while indicating adherence to an assassin playbook. A Delhi court has taken cognisance of the charge sheet to proceed with the case.Tamil Nadu New Secretariat Finalised at Foreshore Estate; GO Issued Near CM ResidenceThe Tamil Nadu government has finalised the location for its new secretariat, issuing a government order designating Foreshore Estate in Chennai's Pattinapakkam area as the project site. The chosen site on Tamil Nadu Housing Board land is situated close to the Chief Minister's residence. The decision comes as the current secretariat at the seventeenth-century Fort St George functions on limited land overseen by the Archaeological Survey of India. Foreshore Estate was selected among three shortlisted locations. Meanwhile, political leader Anbumani Ramadoss raised concerns regarding traffic congestion and feasibility in the area.Kanpur Businessman Beaten to Death for Objecting to Public Urination Outside ShopA businessman in Kanpur, Amit Gupta, died after being severely assaulted by local goons when he objected to men publicly urinating in front of his shop. The victim succumbed to his injuries in the hospital without regaining consciousness. His family alleged that despite submitting CCTV footage of the incident to the police, no arrests were made even 72 hours later. DCP Atul Srivastava stated that an FIR has been registered at Kakadev police station, about a dozen people were detained for questioning, four suspects have been identified from CCTV footage, and four dedicated police teams have been constituted to apprehend the accused.DMK Protests Over CM Vijay's Assembly Speech, Hand Gesture RowThe Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has announced a statewide agitation on 12 September to protest against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's speech in the Assembly. The party condemned the Chief Minister's remarks, corruption allegations, and a hand gesture allegedly mocking party chief MK Stalin's injuries sustained during the Emergency under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act. Although Chief Minister Vijay and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam issued a clarification stating that there was no intention to mock anyone, opposition leaders and TVK alliance partners, including the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Communist Party of India (Marxist), termed the gesture irresponsible.