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P.K. Kerala Varma Raja took charge as head of the family in June 2025 after the demise of K.C. Ramachandran Raja, a management expert, whose tenure at the helm spanned only a couple of months

Police suspect the theft involved insiders familiar with the premises, as the armoury is unmarked, has multiple access points, and ammunition was taken from a separate room.

A man died after consuming poison following alleged pressure from local leaders. He had questioned Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema about synthetic drug supply. His family claims he was pressured to apologize for raising the issue publicly. Police have registered a case and arrested four individuals in connection with the incident. Opposition leaders have demanded an FIR against the minister.

Bihar Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha visits the family members of the deceased at Barh, assures them of ‘all possible help’; Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) leader Upendra Kushwaha calls for abstinence from alcohol

Chongtham Vikram Singh, a 55-year-old Manipuri musician, died after being beaten outside his Delhi home. He had gone downstairs to object to a group of men creating a disturbance. His family found him in a semi-conscious state and he was rushed to the hospital. Doctors found his condition too critical for surgery and he passed away. Manipuri associations and student groups are protesting and demanding justice for the musician.

The court of the Special Judicial Magistrate (CBI) also acquitted Naresh Chandra Dwivedi, a co-accused charged with providing forged documents to Acharya Balkrishna

Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event is scheduled for September 9, introducing new iPhones. The lineup includes the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and the first foldable iPhone Ultra. The standard iPhone 18 models are delayed until spring 2027, impacting the autumn pricing strategy. New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are also expected at the event.

A consumer commission ordered a real estate firm to pay monthly lease amounts. The company failed to honor a lease agreement for a sandalwood plantation investment. The customer invested Rs 17.5 lakh in 2023 for agricultural land. The commission awarded Rs 60,000 monthly, plus compensation and litigation costs. The company must comply with the order within 45 days.

A musician hailing from Manipur was fatally attacked by dhaba staff in Delhi after raising concerns about disruptive noise levels. The confrontation spiraled out of control, resulting in a brutal assault in an alleyway. After suffering grave injuries, the musician passed away during medical care. The police have arrested eight workers connected to this alarming incident.

The Allahabad High Court denied bail to Maulana Tauqeer Raza concerning the 2025 Bareilly violence. The court found his speech challenged law and India's sovereignty and integrity. Raza was jailed in October 2025 following September's violent rally. Police reported he called for a large assembly without official permission. The court noted his post-incident speech applauded the crowd's actions.

Thousands of affordable housing units sit vacant across US cities. Poorest renters face severe housing shortages and high rental costs. Many subsidized homes target higher incomes, leaving the lowest earners with few choices. Developers find building for the poorest renters economically challenging without significant subsidies. This disparity leaves many individuals like Mathew Davis searching for a place to live.

A Bihar family placed their new SUV on their house rooftop for security. The vehicle was lifted by a crane and positioned on the two-storied structure. This unusual parking choice has sparked widespread discussion and varied public reactions. Concerns have been raised regarding the building's structural capacity to bear the vehicle's weight. The family sought a secure location after their driver departed for other opportunities.