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Tamil Nadu Class 12 board exams from Thursday, 8.37 lakh students to appear
The Class 12 boards in Tamil Nadu will commence on Thursday with 8.37 lakh students appearing for the examination.
All these students have not taken their Class 10 and 11 exams over the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Students of Puducherry will also be appearing writing the examination from Thursday. The tests will be conducted at 3,119 centres across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Government Examinations, in a statement, also said that 28,353 private students and 3,638 students with disabilities will appear for the board examinations from Thursday.
As many as 5.03 lakh students are appearing in the science stream, 2.70 lakh students from the commerce stream, 14,885 students from the arts stream, and 47, 882 students from the vocational stream.
A total of 4,291 flying squads will carry out inspections during the examination.
The Directorate has also set up a control room with helpline numbers for students, parents and the general public can assess. The numbers are 9498383081 and 9498383075.
There will be separate classrooms on the ground floor in examination centres for the students with disabilities who are taking the exams, according to the statement.
Maharashtra
Mumbai cyber fraud: 7 arrested for trying to withdraw Rs 10 lakh from bank, accused wanted in 84 cyber cases in police custody

Mumbai: Cyber Police has claimed to have arrested 7 people involved in cyber fraud while withdrawing Rs 10 lakh from a bank account. Cyber Police received information that Salman Pathan from Overseas Bank Borivali branch in Mumbai was going to withdraw money from his Mewal Bank account. When his associates came to India Overseas Bank and tried to withdraw Rs 10 lakh, the police took two people into custody. They were interrogated. The two were trying to withdraw Rs 10 lakh from the bank through cheques. According to information, the police raided Salman Pathan’s KGN office and detained four people from here. When the seven accused were interrogated, it was revealed that fraud was being committed through fake accounts and money was being withdrawn from banks. A case was registered in this matter and seven accused Salman Habib Pathan (37), Sajid Naushad Kotwal (43), Chirag Ketan (31), Syed Wajahat (41), Rakesh Ramashankar Mishra (42), Rashtit Rajand (35) and Aryan Ritesh Thakkar (18) have been arrested. Cash of Rs 10 lakh, 16 mobile phones, 31 seals of various companies, 23 SIM cards of various companies, a total of 22 bank accounts, 7 Indian Overseas Bank accounts, a cash counting machine, documents for opening bank accounts, Aadhaar cards of 11 people, statement opening tabs of various bank accounts. During the interrogation of the accused, it was found that more than 84 cases were registered against them across the country. The Cyber Cell has appealed not to fall into the trap of cyber fraudsters and not to disclose the details of their bank accounts. At the same time, while talking on social media, be careful not to disclose your personal details because they are exploited to cheat people. Cyber DCP Bajrang Bansode said that the police received information about cyber fraud in this case and the police have arrested the accused wanted in cyber cases and their interrogation is ongoing. Cash worth Rs 10 lakh has also been seized from their possession. Along with this, the police have also seized other items including the documents of the accused.
Maharashtra
Mumbai: 8-year-old’s parents found a clue from a T-shirt, missing child from Jogeshwari handed over to parents safely, a great feat by Mumbai Police

Mumbai: Police traced the parents of a missing child who was a special child and was unable to give his name and address. The police traced the parents of the child from the T-cert. Mumbai On July 30, 2026, under the jurisdiction of Jogeshwari Police Station, the prompt action of Police Naik Misal led to the successful tracing of the parents of the boy. The missing child was recovered during patrolling. On July 30, 2026, at around 4 pm, in front of the ‘Yule Chai’ shop, Subhash Road, Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai, during a foot patrol, Police Naik Misal found a boy, aged about 7 to 8 years, crying and wandering alone. On initial questioning and asking for his name and address, it was found that the boy could not speak. He was only able to utter the words “Abba” (father) and “Amma” (mother). Police Naik Maisel examined the boy’s T-shirt closely and found the inscription Mumbai Municipal Corporation Hindi School, Jogeshwari East, Mumbai. He immediately visited the said municipal school and contacted a teacher there, Laksh Kumar Nandeshwar. The teacher said that the boy was not attending classes in that particular school at the time, the T-shirt was issued to him at the time of admission. Although the boy was not currently admitted there, the information available in the school’s admission records shows that he is currently studying in ‘Suppan Special English Medium School’. On contacting the school, a teacher named Neha Tendulkar identified the boy and provided details about his parents. The parents have been identified as Riaz Ahmed Akbar Ali Ansari. The child’s name is Muhammad Shahbaz Ansari Age: 8 years The child is reported to be unable to speak or read properly. Parent’s statement The boy had left his house in Bandra Plot in Meghwari area around 3:00 pm and his parents were looking for him.
The boy’s parents were immediately summoned to Jogeshwari police station. After this, the child was safely handed over to them. This information was given by Iqbal Shakilgar, Senior Police Inspector, Jogeshwari police station.
Maharashtra
BMC focuses on providing high-quality and comprehensive facilities for tourists: Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide

Mumbai: is a major tourist destination for both domestic and international tourists and visitors. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is laying special emphasis on providing high-quality and comprehensive amenities such as cleanliness, beautification, safety measures, signage, public toilets, drinking water facilities, and digital information systems at various tourist destinations across the city. Various initiatives are being taken to showcase Mumbai’s cultural, historical and heritage assets to tourists in a more effective manner. Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide said that the BMC aims to enhance Mumbai’s tourism potential and ensure a high-quality, satisfying experience for both local residents and tourists from across the country and the world. He also assured that all necessary steps will be taken regarding the guidance and facilities of tourists. A joint meeting on ‘Mumbai Tourism’ was held today (July 31, 2026) at the BMC headquarters, which included the Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) and the Collector of Mumbai City. The meeting was attended by Mumbai City District Collector Aanchal Goyal, Additional Collector Bappa Saheb Thorat, BMC Deputy Commissioner (Commissioner’s Office) Shri Prashant Gaikwad, District Planning Officer Sanjay Kumar Shinde, MTDC General Manager Chandrashekhar Jaiswal, and Head of Business Development Department Mansi Kothare among others. Initially, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) General Manager Mr. Chandrashekhar Jaiswal presented information about Mumbai tourism through a digital presentation.
Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide said that providing basic amenities and services to the residents of Mumbai is the primary duty of the Municipal Corporation. Along with this, the Corporation is also undertaking tourism-related activities and promotional efforts. Mumbai has immense potential and strength in the tourism sector. The Municipal Corporation is taking various steps to attract tourists and promote tourism and these efforts will be further enhanced through collaboration and coordination with MTDC. Maximum efforts will be made to develop additional tourist destinations in the city. Ms. Bhide also suggested that MTDC should develop a dedicated website to provide reliable information to tourists and citizens.
MTDC General Manager Chandrashekhar Jaiswal said that the Maharashtra government is committed to promoting and developing tourism across the state. The primary objectives of MTDC include enhancing tourism infrastructure, formulating strategic plans, and implementing sustainable tourism initiatives. A bustling city like Mumbai has a rich heritage of tourist attractions. It is important for local self-government bodies, especially municipal corporations, to take the initiative in promoting eco-tourism and adventure tourism. Jaiswal stressed that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) should take the lead in this regard and extend its positive support.
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