Making false claims to avoid school is a common childhood behaviour that many people can relate to. However, one Chinese boy recently took an incredibly surprising step to escape school, and his story has gone viral on various Chinese social media platforms.

According to The South China Morning Post, a mischievous little boy in China who had not done his homework lied to police about his father hitting him so he did not have to face the consequences at school.

As per the news report, a seven-year-old child from Lishui in Zhejiang province, eastern China, called the police and claimed he was suffering violence at the hands of his father. The officers were quick to respond and immediately launched an inquiry.

The video clip of the interaction between the kid and the police officer that has gone viral on Chinese social media platforms shows that one officer is asking the youngster, “Did you call the police? Who hit you?”
 
“My dad”, the boy replies softly as he looks convincingly aggrieved.

The officer gently pats the boy on the back and inquires, “Was the hit like this?” The boy nods in agreement, prompting the sceptical officer to remark, “But that wasn’t very hard.”

After further investigation, the police determined that the boy had fabricated the story to avoid school because he had not finished correcting his test papers.

The kind-hearted officer didn’t react with frustration to the child’s deception. Instead, he chose to extend his support by offering to provide the young boy with a one-on-one tutoring session.

“Let Uncle first finish correcting the test paper for you, then I’ll take you to school”, he said to the boy.

“Remember, every child has an obligation to receive an education at school,” he told the youngster.

The video has gained immense popularity and entertained a wide audience on various Chinese social media platforms.

The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC Ltd), a public sector entity under the Ministry of Railways, has issued a job notification to fill assistant manager (Civil) positions with a fixed gross salary. The MRVC’s recruitment drive aims to fill 15 assistant manager (Civil) positions. Interested and eligible candidates need to apply offline. Duly filled application forms should be sent to the Manager (HR) at the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. Applications can also be submitted via email to careers@mrvc.gov.in. The deadline for mailing applications is November 10, 2023.

Educational qualification:

Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Civil Engineering (BE/B.Tech) or its equivalent, with a minimum of 70 per cent marks. Comprehensive educational requirements can be found in the official notification.

Fixed gross salary:

The selected candidates can expect a fixed gross salary of Rs 1,10,828 per month, along with supplementary benefits as detailed in the notification.

MRVC Recruitment 2023 Notification: Direct link

Age limit:

Prospective applicants should note that the maximum allowed age is 35 years as of the date when the vacancy notification is released. Age relaxation is available as follows:

SC and ST candidates are eligible for a five-year upper age limit relaxation.
OBC candidates are eligible for a three-year upper age limit relaxation.

Minimum post-qualification experience (years):

Applicants must have a minimum of six years of post-qualification experience in construction work with central/state government organisations, CPSEs, PSUs, or Government instrumentalities. Preference will be given to those with experience in working on suburban railway projects.

Service agreement:

Candidates who are selected must commit to serving the Corporation for a minimum of two years. To fulfil this commitment, they are required to execute a Surety Bond of Rs 1 Lakh in favour of Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. on a Rs 100/- stamp paper, pledging to serve the Company for two years.

Medical examination:

Candidates must be in good health. Before joining, they will need to undergo a medical examination and provide a fitness certificate issued by a doctor, preferably an MBBS.

Selection process:

The selection process for MRVC Recruitment 2023 will include document verification and an interview. The final selection depends on the candidates’ performance during the interview round.

For detailed information, applicants are advised to refer to the official notification.

The Kremlin on Tuesday rejected speculation about President Vladimir Putin’s health, saying he was fit and well.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, in a regular call with reporters, also denied suggestions that the president was using body doubles, calling that an “absurd hoax”.

Reporters asked Peskov about Putin’s health following an unsourced report by a Russian Telegram channel, picked up by some Western media, that the president had suffered a serious health episode on Sunday evening.

Putin, a judo enthusiast who has long cultivated an “action man” image, turned 71 on October 7. He maintains an intensive schedule of meetings and public appearances, many of them televised.

His recent programme included a visit to China last week, with stop-offs in two Russian cities on the way back.

In a 2020 interview, Putin denied longstanding rumours that he uses body doubles, although he said he had been offered the chance to use one in the past for security reasons.

In April this year, Peskov said talk of body doubles was “yet another lie” and that Putin was in enviable health.