‘NRI online boyfriend’ dupes Karnataka doctor of Rs 21 lakh

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January 23, 2019

Bengaluru, Jan 23: A man claiming to be a doctor working in Venezuela allegedly duped a woman doctor from Bengaluru of Rs. 21.4 lakh in a marriage proposal scam.

The woman, Shreedevi G., 36, in her complaint to the Rajarajeshwarinagar police on Monday said she “met” the accused, who had identified himself as Rakesh Kapoor, on an online matrimony portal in October last year.

He claimed he was an NRI from the U.S. working at one St. Anthony’s hospital in Venezuela on contract. Shreedevi spoke to him frequently online and within weeks, Kapoor proposed that they get married. “He told her he would be visiting India for work in November, and would be in Delhi to purchase medical equipment. He promised to come to Bengaluru to finalise the proposal,” said a police officer.

A few days later, Kapoor allegedly called Shreedevi asking for money. He said he had placed an order for medical equipment worth Rs. 50 lakh with a firm in New Delhi, but the seller needed 10% of the money in advance. He claimed that he was unable to transfer the amount, and asked Shreedevi to help him out. He assured her that he would repay when they would meet in Bengaluru.

As requested, Shreedevi transferred the money to the bank account of the New Delhi firm. Kapoor thanked her for her help, but a week later he called back to say that his November visit had been postponed. He convinced her to transfer some funds to a few bank accounts, claiming that he had made more purchases.

He even got his associates to call her under the guise of employees of firms selling medical equipment.Over time, Shreedevi transferred all her savings to various accounts. Once he learned that she had used up all her savings, Kapoor disconnected his phone. Shreedevi made several attempts to contact him, before realising that she had been duped.

The police have taken up a case of cheating against Kapoor and six others, and efforts are on to track them down.

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This is 100 percent mistake of this lady Doctor. How come she trusted an unknown person. Even known persons are cheating one another and she put herself cheated by an unknown person. Everyone now knows that online business or relation could not be trusted. Being a Doctory how come she fell in this trap. There is a sayng that sometime educated person got cheated and deceived easily. Anyhow, hope police wil trace the local agents of this thug and recover maximum possible amount. I am also sure that the main culprit is in india itself and provided wrong information to the lady Doctor that he is US citizen. Real US Citizen will not do the cheap thing. Only indian and mainly Gujratis do such thing. Police should catch him immediately.

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Universities must conduct backlog exams for final semester students: Karnataka Dy CM

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August 4,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 4: With preparations underway for conducting exams for the final semester/ year students in the state, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr CN Ashwathnarayan on Monday directed the respective universities to conduct exams for the backlog papers as well.

"In the wake of COVID-19, it has been decided to hold exams only for the students of final semester/year courses. It has come to our notice that some universities have decided against conducting exams for final year students who have a backlog to clear from previous semesters. This is unpardonable," the Deputy Chief Minister said.

"Our intention is to see that the final year students finish their course. In the present situation, conducting only final semester exams won't help. We have to help the students in clearing their backlogs," added Ashwathnarayan, directing all universities to compulsorily conduct these exams.

Meanwhile, Ashwathnarayan thanked the staff and officials of various government departments who were responsible for successfully conducting the CET exams even amidst the difficult situation in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

"In all, 1,94,419 students had registered for the CET exams, of which 1,75,428 wrote the exams. The percentage of students who took up the exams this year was equivalent to that of the previous years, in normal times," the DCM informed.

"After we successfully conducted the exams, Arunachal Pradesh is going to conduct the Public Service Commission exams on the lines of how we successfully conducted the exams. Likewise, even our KPSC has said it will conduct the exams. We must appreciate the good work of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), which has set an example for others," Ashwathnarayan said.

The deputy chief minister said that 33 colleges in various districts across the state faced shortage of land and that it is the responsibility of the District Commissioners (DCs) to get the lands sanctioned for all these colleges.
In Bagalkot district alone land has not been sanctioned for six degree colleges, he said.

Reacting to this, Bagalkot DC Captain Rajendra assured to look into the matter as soon as he receives the proposal from department officials.

"Similarly, there is shortage of land for five Diploma colleges and 28 ITI colleges in different parts of the state. The DCs must immediately pay attention to this. Once they get the land, buildings will come up within no time," the Karnataka deputy chief minister said.

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People’s Lawyers’ Guild to defend Mysore University girl who displayed ‘Free Kashmir’ placard

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January 16,2020

Mysuru, Jan 16: A day after the Mysuru Advocates’ Association refused to defend a student in Mysuru who has been charged with sedition case for displaying a ‘Free Kashmir’ placard, president of the People’s Lawyers’ Guild of Davangere, has come forward to appear in the Court on behalf of her.

Opposing the attack on JNU students and teachers at JNU recently, Nalini had displayed a ‘Free Kashmir’ placard during a protest on January 8 at Manasagangotri of the University of Mysore (UoM) campus here.

Members of the Mysuru Bar Association decided not to represent Nalini.

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Despite gag, MLA Renukacharya continues rant against Muslims

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January 23,2020

Mangaluru/Bengaluru, Jan 23: A day after two senior functionaries of the BJP — a deputy chief minister and a political secretary to the chief minister — made provocative speeches against a minority community, Nalin Kumar Kateel, state president of the saffron party, on Wednesday issued a gag order, banning functionaries from talking on issues without the party’s approval.

Deputy CM Govind Karjol and Honnalli legislator MP Renukacharya had passed comments castigating Muslims, in the process seriously denting the image of the party which is trying to avoid controversies in its efforts to allay fears on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. The comments come on the heels of Ballari City legislator Somashekara Reddy warning Muslims at a pro-CAA rally of repercussions if they do not fall in line.

Kateel said a gag order has been “clearly” communicated to all concerned at a recent meeting that he and chief minister BS Yediyurappa had chaired. “Our message to party functionaries is in line with what Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told his council of ministers and party MPs — to focus on their work and constituencies rather than comment on issues. Let them leave this task to official spokespersons of the party,” Kateel said.

However, it appears the message hasn’t gone through to Renukacharya, Yediyurappa’s political secretary. A day after courting controversy by saying anti-nationals were using mosques to store weapons, Renukacharya said he stood by his comments and launched a fresh tirade against madrasas, saying they were manipulating youth and encouraging terrorism.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Renukacharya said: “In our [temple-run] institutions, nothing anti-national is taught. We only teach values that are mandated for life. But at madrasas, youth are manipulated by teaching terrorism. Why do we need such schools? The majority of those accused of terrorism are Muslims.”

He immediately followed up this comment by saying he did not imply all Muslims were terrorists. The Honnalli MLA justified his comments saying he did not receive a single Muslim vote in the 2018 assembly elections. “They [Muslims] come to us seeking our help. They want the BJP for development, but when it comes to elections, they vote for Congress and JD(S),” Renukacharya said. He said no “special packages” will be distributed to Muslims in his constituency.

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its really saddening the so called government functioneries making ill concieved statements on partic. community. its an eye opener for general public they make firm stand now on such element of provocative speech.

preach peace ... live and let others live peacefully...

These parties and his ministers having nothing to do in the name of governance. Only divide society and preach hatred. Did he mention anything about the inflation, vegetable prices, there are many. Cheap politics I urge every Indian to open up your eyes and mind. This politician whichever party they belong we have appointed them to benefit us. Instead of that they are benefitting from us and are using us for their gains.