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Vadodara: In an alarming incident of document forgery, a fake letter bearing the name and forged signature of a sitting councillor was discovered at a Common Service Centre (CSC) in the Bhayli area.The letter was reportedly used to facilitate a change of address on an Aadhaar card.The forged document, purportedly issued by Ward 12 councillor Twinkle Trivedi, came to light when her husband visited the CSC and noticed a letter with her name, stamp, and an unfamiliar signature lying at the desk. Suspicious, he alerted Trivedi, who confirmed the letter was fabricated and subsequently filed a complaint at the Vadodara…

Varanasi: People from various sections of society joined a grand Tiranga Yatra in the city on Saturday evening and pledged support for Indian Armed Forces that executed successfully the Operation Sindoor.Initiated by BJPto connect citizens from across communities and sections of society, the event aimed to spread message of patriotism, solidarity and respect for Indian armed forces. The yatra witnessed large-scale participation of students, NCC, NSS, scouts and guides, civil defence, sportspersons, Anganwadi and Asha workers, traders, social and voluntary organisations, and officials of district administration and police.NDRF, CRPF, PAC personnel, bands of 39 GTC and police and ex-servicemen too…

THANE: First-time Shiv Sena MP from Thane, Naresh Mhaske, was named a recipient of the prestigious Sansad Ratna Award, announced in New Delhi. He is among 17 MPs and two parliamentary standing committees selected for the honour, Mhaske informed the media on Sunday.The announcement was made by K. Srinivasan, founder of the Sansad Ratna Awards, and Priyadarshini Rahul, Chairperson of the Awards Committee. Other Maharashtra awardees include Dr Varsha Gaikwad (INC) and Arvind Sawant (Shiv Sena–UBT), among others.Mhaske said he was recognised for his active participation in parliamentary debates, questions, and budget discussions. His consistent attendance and strong stance on…

Thiruvananthapuram: As heavy rains lash across the state, health department issued an alert to districts. Health minister Veena George said hospitals were advised to remain vigilant since the change in weather conditions increased the likelihood of various infectious diseases.”Health facilities that might be affected by flooding should make necessary alternative arrangements. Instructions have been issued to ensure the availability of medicines in all hospitals. Relief camps must operate as per guidelines,” said the minister in a statement issued on Saturday.”To prevent waterborne diseases, it is important to drink only boiled water. People should seek medical attention if symptoms appear. As…

Kolkata: The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is set to launch two innovative courses: one-year specialisation in infrastructure management, reflecting India’s growing need for capable leaders in this sector and the other is an executive PhD programme, which will start in Oct and is tailored for senior professionals from industry, civil services, policy-making bodies, and other sectors. In addition, IIM Calcutta is preparing to launch a comprehensive online MBA programme, to cater to the needs of working professionals and future business leaders. Dean of academic programmes Bhaskar Chakrabarti, said, “India’s rapid urbanisation, expanding population, and ambitious infrastructure projects demand skilled…

Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai crime branch team, in coordination with the Noida Special Task Force (STF) of UP police, arrested the two absconding contract killers in the murder caseof Ulwe resident Alvina Kishore Singh (27). The accused are Sukhbeer Nirmal Singh Rathia (24), who murdered the woman, and Gurpreet Avtar Singh (25). They were produced before the Hon’ble Court, Gautam Nagar, Noida, which granted transit remand till May 26, informed ACP (crime) Ajay Landge.The accused Sukhbeer came to Mumbai from Haryana to become a model and was staying at a rental flat in Ulwe when he got acquainted with…

New Delhi: A man accused of trafficking spurious cancer medicines and evading arrest for over three years was nabbed by the crime branch of Delhi Police. The accused, Sabir Alam, was arrested while he was on his honeymoon in Bardhman, West Bengal, after sustained surveillance and multiple raids.Alam had been declared a Proclaimed Offender in a case registered under IPC sections related to cheating, criminal conspiracy, and adulteration of drugs. “His arrest is the latest in a major case that began in Nov 2022, when four individuals were caught with counterfeit cancer drugs. The probe eventually led to 14 arrests,…

Bengaluru: An Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation bus, heading to Kempegowda bus station from Tirupati, rammed a road divider in front of the City Civil Court on Dr BR Ambedkar Road Saturday.According to Halasurgate traffic police, the bus was carrying around 27 passengers. The driver claimed he noticed a pothole and tried to avoid it. An SUV was moving in front of the bus, and to avoid colliding with it, the driver steered to the right and hit the divider.One-third of the bus ended up on the divider, however the passengers and the crew escaped unhurt. The vehicle was…

Hyderabad: Telangana Backward Classes (BC) Commission former chairman Vakulabharanam Krishna Mohan Rao has expressed serious objections over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s portrayal of Telangana’s caste enumeration and 42% BC reservation initiative as a “national role model.” He stated that the Telangana caste survey was conducted without authority as per the Constitution and legal framework.In an open letter to Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, Krishna Mohan Rao mentioned that while the Article 342A(3) permits states to maintain their own BC lists, any enumeration or survey, related to the identification of BCs must be conducted by a commission constituted under the Article 340…

CHENNAI: No matter how much occupational or speech therapy they tried for their son, nothing matched the impact swimming had, says Balaji Kannan, a PR professional. “His comprehension has improved, his spatial awareness is better, and he’s started becoming vocal,” he says about Hruday B, who has ADHD and moderate autism spectrum disorder.Hruday still isn’t fully conversational, but he is able to express himself now.Some, like 14-year-old V Krithik, have developed a passion for the sport. “It became his calling. He went from hyperactive and restless to being focused,” says his mother, Gayathri V.Many parents of children with visual and…