Fraudsters used an elaborative ruse, from fake officer video calls to fabricated allegations of multiple complaints linked to the woman’s phone number.
The releases of films Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi spark political tensions in Tamil Nadu, with accusations of censorship and election influence ahead of polls.
Mamkootathil already faces charges in two separate cases, including rape, criminal intimidation, coerced abortion, verbal threats, and physical assault. The Kerala high court has granted him interim protection from arrest in both cases.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested for the suspected premeditated murder of a software professional in Bengaluru, initially thought to be an accidental fire.
Karnataka's hate speech bill remains unapproved by Governor Gehlot, while the Scheduled Castes Bill has been returned, amid political debates and concerns.
CM Siddaramaiah dismissed BJP's planned march against Ballari violence, attributing clashes to political motives and banner removal by former ministers.