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Confusion and cases such as these have left electors struggling to understand the process, with many complaining that they had provided correct details, but received notices either because of errors made by the BLO or, in some cases, despite there being no mistake at all

A senior official visited his house on Monday and took away the notice, promising to retain his name in the electoral roll, says Hajabba

As per the notice, his name does not appear in the family mapping records. However, the authorities have not found any problem with the names of his father Rizwan, mother and younger brother who reside in the same house with him, and their names appear in the draft roll.

Pushpendra Kumar sustained severe leg fractures after a nearly thirty-foot jump into Pahuj Dam. He attempted the stunt for an Instagram reel, expecting deeper water below. The rocky surface and shallow water caused his serious injuries during the fall. Friends present at the dam rushed him to a private hospital for immediate care. Police have initiated an inquiry into the incident after a video surfaced online.

Gold would have slumped hard on strong US nonfarm payroll report and the Fed Chair Warsh’s hawkish speech at Jackson Hole Symposium; however, dovish commentaries by the NY Fed President Williams and the Fed Governor Waller in the first week of September

Rising Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M has impressed at the Global Chess League after entering as a late replacement, defeating elite players and breaking into the world’s top 50. He discusses his close connection with Vaishali Rameshbabu, dismisses rumours of assisting Praggnanandhaa, and credits training with Ramesh. Pranesh also highlights India’s passionate chess crowds and his growing international ambitions.

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.