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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Time of India
Man cheated of 16L in apartment deal
Rajkot: A man named Manoj Rathod filed a complaint at Metoda GIDC police station in Rajkot district, alleging that he was cheated in a real estate deal eight years ago. He lodged a complaint for criminal breach of trust against Umesh Vaghela, Nilesh Lunagariya, Shreyansh Bhanderi, Brijesh Patel, Anish Mehta, Jignesh Patel and Haresh Sojitra. According to Rathod, Umesh Vaghela — a real estate broker — in 2017 persuaded him to invest in a flat in Purva Heights, an under-construction building at Mota Vada village of Lodhika taluka. Vaghela assured him that the building would be complete in two years. He also helped Rathod get Rs 16 lakh from a finance company. Rathod signed a sale agreement at the sub-registrar's office, which listed Purva Infrastructure partners as the sellers. After paying three loan instalments, construction came to a halt. Repeated attempts to contact Vaghela and the others involved failed. With the flat still incomplete, Rathod stopped his loan payments, leading to mounting bank notices and unpaid dues. As Rathod has not yet received possession of the flat and no progress has been made on the building, he registered a police complaint for cheating.


News18
5 days ago
- News18
CPI-ML member among five held for Communist leaders murder
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Hyderabad, Jul 19 (PTI) Five persons, including a member of the CPI-ML Red Flag party, were arrested in connection with the recent murder of a Telangana CPI leader, police said on Saturday. The main accused, Rajesh alias Rajanna—a member of the party—allegedly conspired with four others to kill Kethavath Chandu Rathod, the police said in a statement. Rathod was gunned down by the assailants on July 15 at Malakpet here while on his morning walk. As for the motive, police said Rajesh (48) and Rathod (47) had previously worked together, erecting around 2,000 huts for poor families on the outskirts of Hyderabad, with the promise of eventual land ownership. Rathod had allegedly collected Rs 1,000 each from 1,300 people, totalling Rs 13 lakh. Disputes reportedly arose between the two over this money. In addition, Rathod had received Rs 12 lakh from a builder. Rajesh had allegedly helped Rathod 'threaten the builder" using his 'Maoist connections", but Rathod did not share the money, further straining their relationship. Police further said Rathod had exposed Rajesh's alleged extramarital affair. Also, Rajesh suspected Rathod of having an illicit relationship with his wife Holding a grudge, Rajesh decided to eliminate him, police said, adding that he allegedly contacted individuals with criminal records from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh to carry out the murder, which occurred on July 15. Technical analysis and fingerprint evidence helped the police identify the suspects. Two of them were apprehended near Kavali in Andhra Pradesh on July 18. During interrogation, they confessed to the murder and their involvement in several thefts and dacoities in the state. The main accused and two others were later arrested in the early hours of the day in Telangana's Warangal district. PTI SJR SJR SSK SA view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 22:00 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.

The Hindu
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
CREDAI's Super Chennai initiative launches website to showcase city's global potential
In the next step of the 'Super Chennai' initiative to rebrand Chennai as a global, future-ready city, a dedicated citizen-led website was launched here on Thursday. Conceptualised to celebrate Chennai's strengths and promote its potential in diverse sectors, the website will showcase the city's identity and help people connect for opportunities, explore the vibrant landscape, and find real-time city updates. This will be the digital platform of 'Super Chennai', a movement that aims to position Chennai as one of the liveable and thriving global cities. It was launched by Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) earlier this year. Ranjeeth D. Rathod, managing director (MD), Super Chennai, said the website would enable citizens to explore Chennai under five key elements — 'Live, Visit, Work, Invest, and Innovate'. While targeting the Gen Z population, the website, which is part of the larger movement, will be a comprehensive storehouse of trends, opportunities, and events. A campaign on 'Super Chennai' will begin on July 21, 2025, with a mix of outreach activities, including social media events, television, and hoardings. The initiative is open to collaborations with government agencies and various institutions, start-ups, and corporates to showcase Chennai as a vibrant hub, Mr. Rathod added. Elaborating on the initiative, A. Mohamed Ali, president, CREDAI Chennai, said the campaign would present the best of Chennai, be it art, technology, entrepreneurship, or healthcare, to the world and accelerate these developments with community participation. 'Super Chennai' also announced its partnership with Pointcast, a United States-based company. Aditya Swaminathan, founding team member, Pointcast, said the technology combined geolocation with gestures for a search tool wherein users could point their mobile phone at a location to get real-time updates. Residents can also suggest new points of interest in Chennai through the soon-to-be-launched mobile application. C.K. Kumaravel, co-founder, Naturals Salon and Spa, was presented with 'Super Chennai Icon of the Month' award at the event for his contribution towards women's entrepreneurship and inclusive growth.


NDTV
15-07-2025
- NDTV
Hyderabad Man Out On Walk Shot Dead By 4. They First Threw Chilli Powder
Hyderabad: A 47-year-old man was shot dead while on a morning walk a kilometre from his home in Hyderabad this morning. Preliminary investigations indicate three to four unidentified men arrived in a white Swift car. They reportedly threw chilli powder at the man's face to disorient him before opening fire, leading to his immediate death. The attackers then fled the scene in the same vehicle. The victim, K Chandu Rathod alias Chandu Naik, is said to belong to the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the prime suspect has been identified as Rajesh, from CPI-ML. The shooting took place near Shalivahana Nagar Park in Malakpet. Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand told NDTV that there appears to be no political or Maoist angle to the murder, suggesting personal enmity and a land dispute as the primary motive. Deputy Commission of Police S Chaitanya Kumar of the South East Zone said that CCTV footage has captured images of the vehicles involved, though not directly of the shooting. The victim's family has informed the police that Rathod had an ongoing feud with Rajesh, a CPI (ML) leader from Devaruppala and a business associate. Rajesh is currently considered the prime suspect in the case, with the rivalry stemming from a land dispute. Commissioner Anand also revealed that Chandu Rathod himself was an accused in two previous murder cases. Rathod is survived by his wife, a daughter, and a son. His body has been moved to Osmania General Hospital for post-mortem examination, and a murder case has been registered.


Scroll.in
15-07-2025
- Scroll.in
Hyderabad: CPI leader shot dead during morning walk
A Communist Party of India leader was on Tuesday shot dead by unidentified persons in Hyderabad's Malakpet area, The Times of India reported. The incident took place at about 7.30 am at a park in Shalivahana Nagar where K Chandu Rathod, alias Chandu Nayak, was taking a walk, the newspaper quoted South East Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police S Chaitanya Kumar as saying. The police said that about three or four unidentified assailants arrived in a car and threw chili powder on Rathod before opening fire, killing him on the spot. They fled the scene in the same vehicle. The police took Rathod's body to hospital, The News Minute reported. A case of murder has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act, The Times of India reported. The police was scrutinising security camera footage from the park and nearby areas, The Hindu reported. They were also looking at whether Rathod had known adversaries who could have a motive to kill him, The News Minute reported. 'He was facing threats from some people,' Communist Party of India leader K Narayana told The Times of India. 'Earlier, he was implicated in a murder case. The incident appears to be due to personal enmity not a political one. We are finding out more details.'