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New Delhi: A 32-year-old man has been apprehended by CISF personnel at the Delhi airport for allegedly impersonating an octogenarian passenger by using a fake passport, officials said on Monday.

Jayesh Patel, a resident of Ahmedabad, coloured his hair and beard white, arrived on a wheelchair to board a flight to New York from the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday, they said.

He allegedly used a fake passport with the name of Amrik Singh, aged 81 years. The passenger looked suspicious to Central Industrial Security Force officials on frisking duty as he expressed his inability to stand up from the wheelchair and was evading eye contact with them, the officials said.

The man was put through detailed checks, following which his original identity was revealed. "The appearance and skin texture of the passenger seemed to be much younger than mentioned in the passport.

"The man was wearing zero-power glasses to conceal his age. He was later handed over to immigration officials on charges of impersonation and further probe," a senior CISF officer said. A probe is on to know as to why he was undertaking this illegal act, he said. 

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New Delhi: From scientists breaking new grounds to rural entrepreneurs transforming local economies, six inspiring women took over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media accounts on International Women's Day.

These women shared their journeys, achievements and the challenges they overcame, offering a glimpse into the power of Nari Shakti in shaping India's future. The women selected for this unique initiative represent diverse fields.

Chess Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu from Tamil Nadu has been making India proud on the global stage.

Anita Devi, popularly known as the "Mushroom Lady of Bihar," has empowered hundreds of rural women through sustainable agriculture.

Elina Mishra, a nuclear scientist at BARC, and Shilpi Soni, a space scientist at ISRO, showcased women's contributions to cutting-edge research and technology.

Ajaita Shah, the Founder & CEO of Frontier Markets, has enabled thousands of women to become rural entrepreneurs. Dr Anjlee Agarwal, a leading accessibility advocate, has spent three decades working for inclusive infrastructure in India.

Through this platform, these women shared their experiences, inspiring millions across the nation. Their remarkable stories reinforce the idea that women are not just participants but pioneers in building a stronger, more inclusive India.

Prime Minister Modi, in his Women's Day message, reaffirmed his government's commitment to women's empowerment.

"We bow to our Nari Shakti on #WomensDay! Our government has always worked to empower women, reflecting in our schemes and programmes. Today, as promised, my social media properties will be taken over by women who are making a mark in diverse fields!" he posted on X before handing over his account to the women achievers.

This is not the first time that women achievers will be taking over the PM's social media accounts. On International Women's Day in 2020, Modi's social media accounts were operated by seven women achievers, providing them a global platform to inspire others.


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