Kadaba: A student was cheated over a phone call and received a sweet box and some pooja materials instead of a smartphone he was promised after paying money as parcel charges.

A resident of Mapala, college student, received a phone call saying your phone number has won a gift for being selected in lucky numbers in the promotional campaign of Bengaluru's HHM marketing company. Further, the caller informed him that the gift would be sent by post and he must collect it by paying VPP fees.

Convinced by the caller, the student collected the parcel by paying Rs. 1600 at a post office on Friday. The student was shocked when he opened the box.  Instead of a mobile phone, the box contained a sweet pack, Laxmi idol, Ganesh idol and some pooja materials.  

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New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on Vice President C P Radhakrishnan to greet him on Tamil new year Puthandu.

Modi reached the vice president's official residence here and offered prayers on the occasion of Puthandu.

"Called on Vice President Thiru C P Radhakrishnan Ji and conveyed greetings on the special occasion of Puthandu. Praying for a wonderful year ahead, filled with good health and happiness," Modi posted on X.

The vice president said he was happy to meet Modi at Uprashtrapati Bhawan and exchange greetings on Tamil Puthandu and Baisakhi.

"We prayed for a wonderful year ahead, with happiness, peace, and the well-being of all.

"We discussed how Tamil Puthandu showcases the wisdom of our ancestors and brings together tradition, family, spirituality, and a disciplined way of life," he posted on X.

Separately, Radhakrishnan greeted people on the occasion of Puthandu, Baisakhi, Rongali Bihu, Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti, Poila Boishakh and Vishu.

"These vibrant festivals reflect the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our nation," he said.

Radhakrishnan said the festivals mark new beginnings, the joy of harvest, and the enduring bond between people, nature, and tradition.

"May these occasions inspire harmony, prosperity and renewed hope to everyone's lives," he prayed.