Six arrested for abducting shopkeeper in Mamallapuram
The Hindu
Victim’s neighbour planned the abduction for a ransom of ₹5 lakh
Six persons were arrested on Saturday on charge of abducting a shopkeeper in Mamallapuram police station limits.
The police said Anandan, 36,a shopkeeper, received an order for delivery of M-Sand from an unknown caller on December 18 and was asked to deliver it at a burial ground in Venpurushum for construction of a cemetery. He delivered the lorry load of m-sand at the specified place.
When he asked for payment, the caller told him that he would withdrawmoney fromthe nearest ATM and pay him. However, the buyer brandished a knife and pushed him into a car. A few others joined him on the way to Koovathur. At Koovathur, the gang forced him to call hiswife from his cellphone asking her to pay ₹5 lakh for his release. Their neighbour,Karate Saravanan, 40, who runs a workshop, volunteered to help in rescuing her husband. She along with Saravanan went with ₹2 lakh to secure her husband’s release. The gang released Mr. Anandan near the Palar bridge in Vayalaurafter receiving the money and snatching her one sovereign gold chain.
Telangana government auctions 400 acres near Hyderabad's IT Hub to meet resource needs, inviting bids for advisory consultant.
Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. goods if Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods proceed.
The city’s civic body is all set to serve notices for recovery of long-pending service charges for prominent government buildings in the city, including Vidhana Soudha, that houses the State’s Secretariat and has an outstanding of ₹6.3 crore, as per Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) data.
Over 4.27 lakh students begin SSLC and Plus Two exams in Kerala, with various subjects and exam centers.
Discussion on major development projects, including drinking water, drainage, and parking systems, at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has stated that Godavari Pushkaralu will be conducted from July 23 to August 3, 2027.
Rising obesity rates in India, particularly among women in South Indian States, highlighted with BMI data and PM Modi's advice.
Special educator Soumya Devadiga selected as coach for Indian team in Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy.
Gade Srinivasulu Naidu wins North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Constituency election with overwhelming support from teachers.
Congress alleges BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of forests, displacing tribals from their habitat.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
A study by researchers from NIMHANS, in collaboration with doctors from Australia, United Kingdom and some states in India, has found suicidal ideation and suicide attempts alarmingly high among college students across the country.
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.