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Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has ordered officials to initiate seizure proceedings against properties whose owners fail to pay outstanding property taxes despite receiving notices. The civic body has also warned that employees responsible for delays in tax recovery will face action. Property owners who have ignored their pending tax bills in Pimpri-Chinchwad may soon face serious consequences. The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has decided to take a stricter approach towards property tax recovery, directing officials to initiate seizure proceedings against properties where owners have failed to clear their outstanding dues despite receiving notices. The warning was issued by Additional Municipal Commissioner Trupti Sandbhor during a review meeting held on Saturday. She instructed officials to speed up tax collection, identify persistent defaulters and ensure that recovery targets are achieved within the prescribed time. The administration has also made it clear...

Think sharing an OTP is a small mistake? Fraudsters could use those six digits to authorise payments, access accounts or take control of your digital banking. Here is what you should do immediately—and the costly mistakes you must avoid. A phone call arrives out of nowhere. The person on the other end sounds professional and claims to be calling from your bank. Your KYC needs updating, they say, or your bank account will be blocked. Another caller might claim that a parcel is stuck, a bill is overdue or a suspicious transaction needs verification. Before you have time to think, they ask for the OTP sent to your phone. You share it, believing you are solving a problem. Moments later, you may receive a message confirming a transaction you never made. This is how many digital banking scams begin. Fraudsters exploit fear, urgency and trust to persuade people to reveal confidential information. However, sharing an OTP does not automatically mean your money is gone. What you do in the next f...

भारतीय रेलवे ने यात्रियों को तेज आवाज में फोन पर बात करने, स्पीकर पर बातचीत करने और बिना ईयरफोन वीडियो चलाने को लेकर चेतावनी दी है। जानिए क्या कहता है कानून और जुर्माने से बचने के लिए किन बातों का ध्यान रखना जरूरी है। ट्रेन में सफर के दौरान बिना ईयरफोन इंस्टाग्राम रील्स देखना, तेज आवाज में गाने सुनना या मोबाइल फोन पर जोर-जोर से बात करना यात्रियों के लिए परेशानी का कारण बन सकता है। भारतीय रेलवे ने ऐसे व्यवहार को लेकर यात्रियों को सावधान किया है, जिससे दूसरे यात्रियों को असुविधा होती है। लागू कानूनी प्रावधानों के तहत ऐसे मामलों में ₹1,000 तक का जुर्माना लगाया जा सकता है। वहीं, चेतावनी के बावजूद परेशानी पैदा करने वाला व्यवहार जारी रखने पर जेल की सजा का भी प्रावधान हो सकता है। आजकल स्मार्टफोन ट्रेन यात्रा का अहम हिस्सा बन चुके हैं। लोग सफर के दौरान रील्स देखते हैं, गाने सुनते हैं और फोन पर बातचीत करते हैं। लेकिन जब कोई यात्री मोबाइल का स्पीकर तेज आवाज में चलाता है या लंबे समय तक ऊंची आवाज में बात करता है, तो इससे पूरे कोच में बैठे यात्रियों को परेशानी हो सकती है। रेलवे का संदेश साफ है—मोबा...

Have you ever noticed something unusual while travelling by train or metro? Traditional railway tracks are usually surrounded by layers of crushed stones, but many metro tracks appear to rest directly on solid concrete. Why do engineers use thousands of stones on one type of track while leaving them out of another? The answer lies in the science of railway engineering. Both systems are designed to carry heavy trains safely, maintain the correct position of the rails and withstand repeated vibrations. However, they achieve these goals through different construction techniques. The stones beneath conventional railway tracks are not placed there randomly. They form a carefully designed foundation that supports the entire track structure. Many metro systems, on the other hand, use concrete-based track designs that provide stability without loose stones. Understanding this difference reveals how engineers adapt railway infrastructure to different environments, from open countryside to under...

Buying a flat does not necessarily mean you can use every part of it without restrictions. But does that allow a housing society to stop you from drying clothes on your balcony or demand thousands of rupees as a penalty? The answer depends on the building's legal status, its registered rules and the procedure followed by the society. In Mumbai and other major cities across Maharashtra, disputes over drying clothes on balconies and outside windows have become a concern for some residents. Several residential complexes prefer to maintain a uniform exterior appearance, while homeowners argue that drying clothes is a basic household activity that should not require permission. The disagreement raises an important question: where should a housing society draw the line between maintaining the building and respecting the rights of its residents? Before paying a penalty or challenging a society's decision, flat owners should understand the applicable laws and the options available to ...

कल्पना कीजिए कि आपके पास किसी अनजान व्यक्ति का मैसेज आता है, जिसमें लिखा होता है, “गलती से आपके अकाउंट में पैसे ट्रांसफर हो गए हैं। कृपया मुझे वापस भेज दीजिए।” आप अपना UPI ऐप खोलकर चेक करते हैं और देखते हैं कि वाकई आपके अकाउंट में पैसे आए हैं। ऐसी स्थिति में सबसे पहले आपके मन में पैसे वापस करने का ख्याल आ सकता है। लेकिन जल्दबाजी में ऐसा करना आपके लिए नुकसानदायक हो सकता है। आज Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm और BHIM जैसे डिजिटल पेमेंट ऐप्स ने पैसे ट्रांसफर करना बेहद आसान बना दिया है। हालांकि, कुछ साइबर अपराधी लोगों की मदद करने की भावना का फायदा उठाकर फर्जी पेमेंट के दावे, नकली QR कोड और धोखाधड़ी वाले रिफंड रिक्वेस्ट का इस्तेमाल करते हैं। ध्यान देने वाली बात यह है कि आपके अकाउंट में अचानक पैसे आने का मतलब यह नहीं है कि हर बार कोई आपके साथ धोखाधड़ी करने की कोशिश कर रहा है। कई बार लोग वास्तव में गलत UPI ID पर पैसे भेज देते हैं। इसलिए जरूरी है कि आप ट्रांजैक्शन की पुष्टि करें, अपनी बैंकिंग जानकारी सुरक्षित रखें और पैसे वापस करने से पहले सही प्रक्रिया अपनाएं। 1. सबसे पहले अपने बैंक अकाउंट में पैस...

Meet Dr. Suryashankar Kumar, the young physiotherapist from Nawada whose journey combines clinical practice, community service, professional recognition and a passion for helping others. Through his work in Patna and his initiatives under the Enduring Welfare Foundation, he is pursuing a vision in which healthcare expertise and social responsibility go hand in hand. Turning Ambition Into a Purpose-Driven Career The journey of a healthcare professional is often defined by years of education, practical training and the responsibility of caring for people. For Dr. Suryashankar Kumar, popularly known as Surya, that journey also includes an interest in social welfare, cultural activities and opportunities to support community development. Born on December 11, 1999, in Nawada, Bihar, Dr. Kumar developed an ambition to enter the healthcare field at an early age. His mother, Sushila Devi, encouraged him to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor and played an important role in shaping his aspira...