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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Coimbatore is an ideal destination for mid-sized GCCs, says CII
The large number of technical education institutions in Coimbatore and Information Technology (IT) space under construction at multiple locations make Coimbatore an ideal location to house mid-sized Global Capability Centres (GCCs), said Prashanth Subramanian, former chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Coimbatore zone. The CII has launched an initiative to increase the visibility of Coimbatore to attract GCC investments. There are 30-35 GCCs in the district, each having 100 to 300 seaters. The domain expertise available in Coimbatore in different aspects of manufacturing, the strong presence of academia, and an existing IT eco-system all make Coimbatore an ideal location, he said. Cost and talent availability are the primary drivers of any GCC set up. Coimbatore can offer both. The local industries can grow in this space and a couple of companies have already taken the lead. 'We need more such companies,' Mr. Prashanth added. The CII plans to prioritise on local industries by creating the required visibility for them and handholding the interested companies. It also plans to tap into the alumni network of Coimbatore educational institutions. Most of them who have studied in Coimbatore have moved out. They should get the confidence that Coimbatore can be a GCC hub. The executives of Coimbatore companies who travel to other cities or countries should also talk about the capabilities of Coimbatore. When GCCs set shop here, the talent will get trained in multiple areas of work and an ecosystem will develop here to cater to global standards, he said. Expansion of Coimbatore airport remains a non-starter and is one of the main challenges that needs to be addressed. Another area that needs focus is strengthening the industry-academia collaboration, Mr. Prashanth added.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Time of India
Man stabs married woman's kin in Bengaluru after she complains of his harassment
Bengaluru: A 26-year-old man from Tamil Nadu, who allegedly harassed a married woman on Instagram, stabbed her cousin in the throat after being confronted over his behaviour. The incident took place near HAL Market in Bengaluru on July 17. The HAL police arrested the accused, Selva Karthik, the next day. Karthik, a resident of Uttangarai in Krishnagiri district about 90km from Bengaluru and a native of Tirupathur, was booked for attempt to murder under BNS section 109. He has been remanded in judicial custody. The injured, Prashanth, 28, is a resident of Kaggadasapura and works as a salesman for a private firm. Police said Karthik attacked him while riding pillion on a scooter. Prashanth sustained a severe neck injury, but is now out of ICU and recovering after a surgery. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru According to the complaint filed by Shekar V, 56, a mason from Tiruppur, the harassment began when his elder daughter befriended Karthik on Instagram a few months ago. His daughter, who has been married for five years and lives in east Bengaluru, said Karthik started harassing her to accept his love. In June, while she was visiting her parental home, Karthik arrived and confronted her in front of her family for not responding to his calls. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The family warned him to stay away, and she returned to her husband's house. However, Karthik continued calling her and threatened to kill her family if she refused to marry him. On July 17, after another threat call, Shekar and his nephew Prashanth went to meet Karthik at his request near a BMTC bus stop in Malleshpalya. Karthik insisted on talking at Vibhuthipura. While riding triples on a scooter — Shekar riding, Prashanth in the middle, and Karthik at the back — Karthik suddenly announced that he intended to kill them and slit Prashanth's throat. He then attempted to stab Shekar but fled when bystanders approached. Prashanth was rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment. After his arrest the next day, Karthik told investigators that he had bought the knife specifically to attack them.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- The Hindu
Man arrested for stabbing relative of Instagram ‘friend' in Bengaluru
The HAL police in Bengaluru arrested a 26-year-old private firm employee on Friday for stabbing the relative of a woman he had befriended on Instagram after he was advised to stop stalking her. The accused, identified as Selva Karthik from Krishnagiri, was working as a sales executive at private vehicle manufacturing company in Hosur, and had befriended a married woman from Kaggadasapura a few months ago, with whom he used to chat online. The woman later stopped communicating with him. Irked by this, Karthik started threatening her. The victim narrated the ordeal to her father, who called Karthik and warned him to stay away. However, Karthik reportedly came to the city on Thursday on the pretext of talking with the woman. Following this, Shekar V., the father of the woman, along with his brother-in-law Prashanth and son-in-law Shiva went to Malleshpalya in order to bring Karthik along with Prashanth was riding one scooter with Karthik as pillion, Shekhar and Shiv were on another scooter. Karthik allegedly stabbed Prashanth on his neck from the back. The injured Prashanth was taken to a hospital, where he is being treated. Based on a complaint by Shekhar, the HAL police registered a case of attempt to murder against Karthik, tracked him down, and arrested him from a hotel where he had stopped to have lunch.
News18
20-07-2025
- News18
Instagram 'Friend' Tries To Kill Bengaluru Woman's Cousin After She Refuses To Marry Him
Last Updated: On the afternoon of July 17, Karthik called the woman's father and insisted on meeting near the BMTC bus stand in Malleswaram. Chatting with a man on social media platform Instagram proved costly for a woman in Bengaluru as he attacked her relative after she refused his marriage proposal. The incident took place in Bengaluru's HAL area on July 17. Obsessed with the woman, the accused had repeatedly offered the woman, who is already married, to marry him. His obsession turned violent when he allegedly tried to kill the woman's cousin by slashing his throat while they were on a moving two-wheeler. The accused has been identified as Selva Karthik from Uthangarai town in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district. Karthik had reportedly developed a one-sided romantic feelings for the woman he came across on Instagram. Despite her repeated refusals and warnings to keep away, Karthik allegedly continued harassing her, even threatening her and her family with death. The woman, living in Kaggadasapura with her husband Shiva, had gone to her parent's house in June. Two days after her arrival, Karthik appeared at her house and intimidated her in front of her family, demanding she speak to him and accept his proposal. When her father intervened, she clarified that Karthik was merely an Instagram acquaintance. Following further threats, including demands that she leave her husband and marry him or he would harm her father and relatives, her family grew alarmed and moved to Bengaluru to address the situation. On the afternoon of July 17, Karthik called the woman's father and insisted on meeting near the BMTC bus stand in Malleswaram. The father, accompanied by Prashanth, the woman's cousin, went to the location on a scooter. Karthik persuaded them to ride with him towards Vibhutipura to discuss matters. As they rode, with Prashanth seated in the middle and Karthik at the back, the accused allegedly pulled out a knife and slashed Prashanth's throat, threatening to kill both of them and escape. The father quickly pulled over and managed to avoid a second attack. The violent altercation drew the attention of locals who rushed to the spot. In the meantime, Karthik fled the scene. Prashanth was rushed to a nearby clinic for initial treatment and later transferred to Manipal Hospital, where he is currently in the ICU. Following the complaint, police have registered a case of attempted murder and other relevant charges against Selva Karthik, who is now in custody. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of his actions and mental state. view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 14:52 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
20-07-2025
- India Today
Rejected Insta 'friend' threatens married woman, tries to kill her kin in Bengaluru
A disturbing case of obsession spiraled into violence in Bengaluru's HAL area on July 17, when a man allegedly attempted to kill a woman's relative by slitting his throat, while riding on a moving accused, identified as Selva Karthik, a resident of Uthangarai town, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, had reportedly developed a one-sided romantic interest in a married woman he came across on Instagram. Despite her repeated refusals and warnings to stay away, Karthik allegedly continued to harass her, going as far as issuing death threats to her and her woman, married and settled in Kaggadasapura with her husband Shiva, had returned to her parent's home in June. Two days into her stay, Karthik is said to have showed up at the house and threatened her in front of her family, demanding that she talk to him and accept his proposal. When confronted by her father, the woman clarified that Karthik was just an Instagram acquaintance, not a friend. Following further threats, including one where Karthik allegedly told the woman to leave her husband and marry him, or else he would kill her father and relatives, her family grew alarmed and rushed to Bengaluru to tackle the July 17 afternoon, Karthik called the complainant (the woman's father) and demanded a meeting near the BMTC bus stand in Malleswaram. The father, along with Prashanth, the woman's cousin, went to the location on a convinced them to ride with him toward Vibhutipura to "talk things out". While riding on the two-wheeler, Prashanth seated in the middle and Karthik at the back, the accused allegedly pulled out a knife and slashed Prashanth's throat from behind, shouting that he would kill both of them and complainant immediately pulled over and managed to dodge a second attack aimed at him. Alerted by the screams, locals gathered and Karthik fled the scene with the knife in was immediately rushed to a nearby clinic for first aid and later shifted to Manipal Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment in the on the complaint, police have registered a case of attempted murder and other relevant sections against Selva Karthik, who is now in custody. Investigations are underway to ascertain the full extent of his actions and mental state.- Ends
