NEW DELHI (UP), Jan 27: The government on Tuesday asserted that the new UGC regulations would not be misused and there would be no discrimination as students held protests claiming these could lead to chaos on campuses while a BJP Mahila Morcha office bearer in Uttar Pradesh resigned from her post saying she was hurt by the decision to implement the rules. In a letter addressed to the partys Firozabad district unit chief Uday Pratap Singh, Shashi Tomar said she [] The post Govt says new UGC regulations wont be discriminatory, misused; students hold protests, UP BJP leader resigns appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Wanted criminal cornered in Delhi Police encounter
An IPS officer and a police inspector narrowly escaped serious injury during a shootout in Firozabad's Tundla. Both were shot in the chest by wanted criminal Avinash, also known as Janu, but survived thanks to their bulletproof vests. Avinash, carrying a Rs 50,000 reward, had been on the run since January.
Glass Museum coming up in Firozabad, officials expect trade, tourism push
Firozabad is building a new glass museum. This project aims to boost the city's famous glass and bangle industry. Officials expect it to attract global tourists. The museum will showcase the history of glass products. It will also feature modern attractions like AR-VR zones.
Yogi Cabinet orders liquidation of JS University over fake degrees
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has approved two significant decisions concerning the higher education sector in the state. The cabinet has ordered the liquidation of JS University in Shikohabad, Firozabad district, while granting permission for IIMT University, Meerut, to establish an off-campus centre in Greater Noida. Higher Education Minister Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
FIROZABAD: A local court has sentenced a cashier of an Indian Bank branch to life imprisonment and five others to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for siphoning off more than Rs 1.85 crore from over 100 accounts, police said on Saturday. Additional District and Sessions Judge Sarvesh Pandey on Friday convicted cashier Jaiprakash Singh and slapped a fine of Rs 5.5 lakh on him, while awarding 10 years' imprisonment each to former bank manager Raghvendra Singh, Praveen Kumar, Akash Mishra, Veer Bahadur and Sukhdev Singh. According to SSP Saurabh Dixit, the scam came to light on March 19, 2025, when several customers of the Indian Bank branch in Jasrana complained that the amounts they had deposited were not reflected in their accounts. Taking cognisance of the complaints, the bank's regional head Tarun Kumar Bishnoi, lodged an FIR at the Jasrana police station. The probe revealed that Rs 1,85,97,000 had been misappropriated from more than 100 accounts over a period of time, the SSP said. Police subsequently filed a chargesheet against cashier Jaiprakash Singh, a resident of Shaktinagar, Praveen Kumar and his father Kunwarpal, a home guard from Bihari village, Akash Mishra from Kothipura, Veer Bahadur from Shivnagar and Sukhdev Singh from Balajipuram in Mathura. The case was pursued under 'Operation Conviction', with the police categorising it as an organised crime and presenting evidence and witnesses before the court. The court delivered its verdict within 172 days of the filing of the case, Dixit said. Police termed the conviction a significant success in ensuring speedy justice in financial crime cases.
Tide Now Supports Over 1 Million Small Businesses in India
Gen Zs and millennials make up over 85% of Tides MSME community a powerful reminder that young India is steering the country's entrepreneurial momentum Tier 2, 3, 4 and beyond cities driving growth with over 96% members (MSMEs) on the platform, from towns like Bareilly, Bhopal, Murshidabad, Lucknow and North 24 Parganas Tide , the UKs leading business management platform, today announced that it has surpassed 1 million members (MSMEs) in India. This rapid growth reflects the deep trust that Indian small businesses from nano to micro and emerging SMEs have placed in Tide to simplify how they register, run and grow their businesses. The platform has doubled adoption since its launch in December 2022. India has emerged as Tides largest and fastest-growing market globally in member acquisition, showcasing the success of its India-first strategy and strong product-market fit. Gurjodhpal Singh, CEO, Tide in India, said, This milestone is more than a number its a story of trust. In just under three years, one million Indian entrepreneurs have chosen Tide to be their partner in growth. This reflects our commitment to helping small businesses who have been gravely underserved save time and money by giving them business critical tools across finance, admin and related commercial services that they need, to grow. India is where some of Tide's most innovative products are being developed, creating strong use-cases to be implemented globally . A trusted business partner for Indias entrepreneurs Tides success has always been rooted in scaling responsibly and delivering real-world impact. The company is doing so by building a unified, highly-connected digital platform that reduces the burden of business finance and admin. Over the past year, Tide has delivered product innovation at pace across India with products including: Bill Payments: SMEs in India can pay their utility bills with no extra costs and earn rewards. The product is backed by enhanced security. Udyam Registration: Enabling MSME registration and access to priority government benefits including low-interest loans, subsidies on electricity certifications, protection against delayed payments, etc. GST Registration: help obtain a Goods & Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN), enabling compliance, marketplace selling, input tax credit claims, and vendor trust. Scheme Discovery: Smart matching of government benefits and subsidies to business eligibility. Fixed Deposits Intermediation: Helping SMEs to earn competitive returns on their balances in a seamless and paperless experience. NCMC Card Integration: A single smart Tide card that doubles up as a national mobility card, accepted across multiple transport modes. Structured partners: Provides disbursement of funds to freelancers and vendors via a secure partner portal. Analytics on spending deliver real-time data so SMEs can make faster decisions about cashflow, a key pain point for SMEs. Tides member make-up Tides growth in India is being driven by a new generation of business owners, with over 85% (865,000) of its members under the age of 40, including 58% Gen Z and 42% millennialsreflecting the strong entrepreneurial momentum among Indias youth. And, with our oldest member at 95, simply proves that its never too late to do what you love. The platform is scaling rapidly across emerging business hubs, with 63% of its members from states such as Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra, and a majority comprising small and micro entrepreneurs like local retailers, freelancers and service-led solopreneurs. With strong adoption in Tier 2, 3, 4 and beyond towns namely Bareilly, Bhopal, Murshidabad, Lucknow, North 24 Paraganas, Jaipur, Firozabad, Ghaziabad, Shahjahanpur and Kota with not a single Tier 1 city in the top 10 Tide is playing a significant role in enabling the digital transformation of Indias most underserved business communities. Championing entrepreneurs beyond business tools Tide believes progress happens when entrepreneurs are supported not only with products but with recognition, access and ecosystem change. Women in Business mission: On track to bring 500,000 women entrepreneurs onto the platform by 2027. Tides Bharat Women Aspiration Index brings forth voices from beyond metros to shape better policies for women entrepreneurs across Tier 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 towns in India. Udaan Chronicles: Tides flagship mentoring roadshow, created to help small business owners in semi-urban and rural India, brings expert-led mentoring directly to entrepreneurs who lack access to formal networks and financial resources. UK-India collaboration: Enabling SME expansion across borders through industry delegation. Contributing to critical dialogue shaping future trade for small businesses under the provisions of the UK-India FTA. Tides progress in India is rooted in accountability and global investor backing. The company recently secured a $120 million strategic investment, in a funding round led by TPG. Tide is also deepening its long-term commitment to India with a 500 million investment over the next five years, starting 2026. This investment underscores Indias role as a cornerstone of Tides global growth strategy, which will be used to fuel product innovation tailored for Indian SMEs, technology and AI-led development and expansion of Tides financial ecosystem including payments, credit, and investment solutions. Tides strategy in India emphasises digital inclusion to bring formal financial and business services to underserved entrepreneurs outside major metros, in smaller towns and rural clusters. This approach aligns with the Government of Indias efforts to formalise and digitise MSMEs and increase their access to credit, markets and exports. Among some of the exciting new features to be launched next year, include investments, acquiring, insurance, easy access to formal credit, banking services and advanced payment acceptance solutions. Tide is here to make managing business smoother and more successful. About Tide Launched in 2017, Tide is the leading business management platform in the UK. Tide helps SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related admin services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting. Tide has nearly 800,000 SME members in the UK (14% market share) and 1,000,000 SMEs in India. Tide launched in Germany in May 2024 and in France in September 2025. Tide has also been recognised with the Great Place to Work certification three years in a row. Tide has been funded by Anthemis, Apax Digital Funds, Augmentum Fintech, Creandum, Salica Investments, Latitude, LocalGlobe, SBI Group, Speedinvest and TPG, amongst others. It employs more than 2,500 Tideans worldwide. Tides long-term ambition is to be the leading business management platform globally. www.linkedin.com/company/tide-banking twitter.com/TideBusinessIND www.instagram.com/tidebusinessindia/ www.facebook.com/TideBusinessIndia
Dalit man's body with stab wounds found in UP village
MUZAFFARNAGAR: The body of a Dalit man with stab wounds was found in a field in a village here, police said on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Sonu (29). According to police, Sonu left home on Saturday after receiving a phone call but did not return. His body was found in a sugarcane field in Ghari Firozabad village under the Kakroli police station area. There were multiple stab wounds on the body, Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Aditya Bansal told reporters. A blood-stained knife and the youth's motorcycle were recovered from the spot. The body has been sent for post-mortem, he said. An investigation has been launched and efforts are on to trace the assailants. Those involved in the crime will be arrested soon, Bansal said.
Firozabad: Railway over-bridge collapses; rescue operations under way
Rs 2-Crore Robbery Accused Killed In Firozabad Encounter; ASP Anuj Chaudhary Survives Close Call
During the exchange of fire, Ramgarh SHO Sanjeev Dubey was injured, while ASP (Rural) Anuj Chaudhary narrowly escaped after a bullet struck his bulletproof jacket
