Yogi Adityanath alleges INDIA bloc, Congress pushing India towards anarchy ahead of Ghaziabad march
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INDIA bloc, Congress pushing country towards anarchy: Yogi Adityanath ahead of Ghaziabad march
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accused the Congress and the INDIA bloc of attempting to push the country towards anarchy, instability and disorder, as he announced his participation in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) foot march in Ghaziabad. In a post on X, Adityanath alleged that the Opposition was making continuous efforts to undermine India's democratic system despite being repeatedly rejected by the electorate. Democracy is our national strength, grounded in the trust of the people, adherence to constitutional norms, and respect for the mandate. The Congress and INDIA alliance, repeatedly rejected by the people, are making continuous efforts to plunge India's great democracy into the fire of anarchy, instability, and disorder, he wrote. Describing democracy as the country's national strength, the Chief Minister said it was founded on people's trust, adherence to constitutional norms...
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Geeta Basra has come a long way from being a young girl in England with a dream of becoming an actress to carving a space for herself in the Indian entertainment industry. Looking back at her journey, the actress recently opened up about how she had envisioned becoming an actor from childhood, the challenges she faced while pursuing that ambition, and how her life eventually took an unexpected turn. Speaking at an event, Basra reflected on the importance of having a vision and remaining committed to one's aspirations. Recalling how she would respond whenever people asked her about her ambitions growing up, she revealed that acting was always her first choice. She said, Everything is Gods plan. I have had a vision since childhood. During my childhood, whenever anybody asked me what Id like to become when I grow up - someone says doctor, lawyer - I just had one dream: to become an actor. Today, Im also a mother, she says. The actress also spoke about one of the significant challenges she encountered when she arrived in India to pursue acting: the language barrier. Having grown up in England, Basra admitted that she initially did not know how to speak Hindi. However, she made a conscious effort to learn the language, recognising its importance to her profession. Talking about the experience, she said, Earlier, I didnt know how to speak Hindi, but its been a journey of learning. I didnt know a word of how to speak the language, but Ive learned. I have worked on it because its my craft. Then, it was all destiny. Bhajji (Harbhajan Singh) came into my life, he liked my poster, and it was love at first sight for him, she adds. Over the years, Basra has been part of projects across Hindi and Punjabi cinema. Her filmography includes titles such as The Train, Zila Ghaziabad, Joe B Carvalho among others. While she has largely maintained a selective approach towards her professional commitments, her journey remains an example of pursuing an ambition despite the hurdles along the way. Having balanced her professional journey with motherhood, Basra continues to keep audiences curious about her next move on screen. Also Read: Photos: Harbhajan Singh, Geeta Basra and others unveil the latest issue of Society Achievers magazine
Ghaziabad PMLA Court Sets New Precedent In Money Laundering Cases
A special PMLA court in Ghaziabad has convicted two individuals under the anti-money laundering law, even though they were previously acquitted in the underlying bank loan fraud case investigated by the CBI. This ruling signifies an evolution in legal thinking, aligning with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) views that dealing with proceeds of crime can lead to money laundering conviction regardless of the predicate offence outcome. Five people, including a former bank manager, received three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine.
Over 50% of parents want an extended Diwali school holidays as Delhi-NCR chokes at AQI 555
Over 50 per cent of parents in the national capital sought an extended Diwali school holidays as Delhiites are experiencing increasingly toxic air quality each day, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 555 mark. The findings come from a LocalCircles survey that showed 53 per cent of parents want all Delhi NCR administrations to announce a common school smog break from November 10-15 in advance.As per the survey, 74 per cent of parents want physical classes off during the smog break, while 62 per cent want online classes to continue. The survey received over 38,000 responses from residents of Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad.
Geeta Basra opens up on her linguistic struggles, and long-harboured dream of acting
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Actress Geeta Basra, who is known for her work in The Train, has spoken up about her long-harboured dream of becoming an actress, and how polishing her skills in Hindi has been a journey for her. The actress was born in England and came all the way to India to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming an actress. She spoke about her struggle with the language, and how she came out stronger on the other side of the challenge. During an event, the actress opened up about the importance of having a vision and also spoke about her share of struggles while walking the path of becoming an actress. She said, Everything is Gods plan. I have had a vision since childhood. During my childhood, whenever anybody asked me what Id like to become when I grow up, someone said doctor, lawyer, I just had one dream, to become an actor. Today, Im also a mother. Talking about dealing with her share of struggles, she shared, Earlier, I didnt know how to speak Hindi, but its been a journey of learning. I didnt know a word of how to speak the language, but Ive learned. I have worked on it because its my craft. Then, it was all destiny. Bhajji came into my life, he liked my poster, and it was love at first sight for him, she added. Over the years, Geeta Basra has established herself as a prominent name across Hindi cinema and Punjabi cinema and has taken the audience on a rollercoaster of entertainment with releases like The Train, Zila Ghaziabad, Joe B Carvalho, Mehar and several others.
Major Fire Erupts at Kumar Packers Factory in Ghaziabads Tronica City Industrial Area
A significant fire at Kumar Packers in Ghaziabads Tronica City was extinguished after three hours, with no injuries reported. Major Fire Erupts at Kumar Packers Factory in Ghaziabads Tronica City Industrial Area
Massive fire breaks out at Ghaziabad factory; no casualties reported
Digital Desk | Ghaziabad, Nov 4 (IANS) A massive fire broke out at a factory in the Tronica City industrial area of Loni in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on Wednesday morning. The blaze occurred at 'Kumar Packers,' located on Plot No. D-4 in Sector B-3. According to the officials, the Loni fire station was alerted to the incident at approximately 4:24 a.m. Upon receiving the information, three fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene to begin firefighting operations. The officials said that the responding fire crew discovered that the blaze had spread across the entire first floor of the three-and-a-half-story factory building. Factory employees were also attempting to contain the fire using on-site firefighting equipment. Given the severity of the situation, additional fire tenders were summoned from the Vaishali, Sahibabad, and Khekra (Baghpat) fire stations, officials said. Firefighters tackled the blaze from multiple sides by laying water lines through the stairwell and across the roof of an adjacent factory. After about three and a half hours of intense effort, the fire was completely brought under control by 7:30 a.m. with the assistance of six fire tenders. Subsequently, materials stored in the factory were cleared away to extinguish any remaining smouldering embers underneath, officials said. According to the fire department, the ground floor of the factory is used for manufacturing cardboard, while the first floor was used to produce items such as car perfumes. No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident. The exact cause of the fire remains unclear at this time. Local police were also present at the scene during the firefighting operation. An investigation is underway, and further details are awaited.
A massive fire broke out in a factory located in the Tronica City Industrial Area of Ghaziabad. Firefighters took nearly three and a half hours to control the blaze. The fire began on the first floor, which was used for packaging operations. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or casualties during the incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation as firefighters ensured the flames did not spread further.
Green on the shelf, banned inside: Noida & Ghaziabad markets have all forms of crackers
'PDA repeatedly being targeted': Abu Azmi as Azam Khan sent to 14-day judicial custody
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Samajwadi Party Maharashtra President Abu Asim Azmi on Tuesday alleged that former Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan was being targeted by the government, claiming that fresh cases were being filed against him whenever he secured bail. Azmi's remarks came after Azam Khan was sent to 14 days of judicial custody following his arrest in a money laundering case. Khan was arrested shortly after being released on bail on Monday. He will be lodged at Dasna jail in Ghaziabad. Speaking to IANS, Azmi said: Azam Khan has been in jail for several years. If the ED had anything against him, it could have questioned him inside the prison and taken action. But as soon as he gets bail, a new case is filed. All this is happening at the government's behest. This is completely wrong. Azam Khan has not earned anything through wrongdoing. He brought money and established the university. He has been elected as an MLA more than 10 times and has also served as a minister and an MP. However, such treatment is being meted out to him. I believe that the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, and Alpsankhyak) is repeatedly being targeted in this manner. But now, the public has awakened, he added. Azmi also welcomed the Bombay High Court's order directing the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to re-upload actor Dia Mirza's Diwali video, which appealed to people to celebrate an eco-friendly and firecracker-free festival. Reacting to the development, the Samajwadi Party leader said, I am very happy and want to congratulate the court for showing that justice is still alive. I would also urge all courts not to forget the struggles of Dr B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi. He further urged the judiciary to take suo motu cognisance whenever anything unconstitutional or imposed through coercion and hooliganism takes place in the country. Whenever anything unconstitutional happens in the country, courts should take suo motu action. If this continues, those BJP leaders who are spreading anarchy in the country will come to their senses, he said. The Bombay High Court on Tuesday expressed strong displeasure over the rhetoric used by politicians against Dia Mirza and directed the civic body to re-upload the deleted video. Emphasising that India is a secular country, the court underscored the importance of allowing individuals to express their views on celebrating festivals in an environmentally responsible manner.
Green crackers list: Green crackers are low-emission fireworks developed to reduce air and noise pollution compared with conventional firecrackers. With the Supreme Court allowing their use in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8, 2026, consumers are looking for authorised markets to purchase them ahead of Diwali. These crackers use a modified chemical composition and are designed to reduce particulate matter emissions by at least 30% and gaseous emissions by 10%.
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will organise its 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' march in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan leading the programme in Lucknow. The march will begin from Lok Bhawan and proceed towards Parivartan Chowk. BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and several other senior party leaders are also scheduled to participate in the march, which is aimed at reaching out to the public and strengthening the party's political campaign in the state. Through the initiative, the BJP seeks to counter the political narrative being advanced by the INDIA bloc, highlight issues related to electoral rolls and governance, and mobilise its grassroots workers. The party also aims to present its position on the ongoing political developments and take its message directly to voters. Speaking to IANS, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said the march would be used to inform people about what the BJP describes as attempts by Opposition parties to undermine democratic institutions. Through today's foot march, we will reach out to the people and explain how leaders of the INDIA bloc, Congress and Samajwadi Party are disrupting the democratic system. Union Minister and senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan is arriving today. Under his leadership, we will reach out to the public, along with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and party workers, to present the facts before them, Pathak said. The BJP's march comes amid the ongoing campaign by the Opposition INDIA bloc against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Opposition parties have been raising concerns over the exercise, making it a key point of political confrontation between the ruling party and the Opposition. Pathak also targeted Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his remarks alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had received foreign help. Responding to Gandhi's comment, the Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister accused him of repeatedly making aseless statements. This is what he has been doing continuously. He should contest elections and present his views before the people. Disrupting Parliament and spreading rumours among the public is not acceptable. As far as the foreign conspiracy is concerned, you have already seen Rahul Gandhi, the INDIA bloc and the Bangladeshi network, Pathak said. Meanwhile, the BJP has planned similar programmes in other parts of Uttar Pradesh as part of its broader outreach campaign. Union Minister J.P. Nadda is also scheduled to address a rally in Bareilly, while BJP National President Nitin Nabin will lead a march in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also set to lead a march in Ghaziabad on Wednesday, November 5. These programmes are part of the party's efforts to strengthen its presence across the state, engage with voters and mobilise party workers around its campaign against the Opposition.
CTI demands ban on rallies, protests until Bhaiya Dooj; claims loss of Rs 14,000 crore in a month
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Tuesday wrote to the Delhi Police Commissioner, demanding that no rallies, sit-ins or protest marches be permitted at major locations in the national capital, including Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar and Ramlila Maidan, until November 11, the day of 'Bhaiya Dooj'. In its letter dated November 3, the traders' body expressed concern over the financial losses suffered by businesses due to frequent demonstrations and traffic disruptions over the past month. It urged the police to ensure that no further protests are allowed at prominent locations, particularly in Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar, Ramlila Maidan, India Gate, Rajghat, Delhi Gate, Central Delhi and Old Delhi, until the festive period concludes. CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal said traders had already suffered substantial financial losses due to rallies and sit-ins and were no longer in a position to bear further disruptions, particularly during the peak festive shopping season. According to the CTI's estimates, businesses in Delhi suffered losses of approximately Rs 14,000 crore between October 1 and November 1. The CTI claimed that frequent demonstrations and protest marches at Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Patel Chowk and Janpath throughout October led to persistent traffic congestion in Central Delhi. As a result, retail businesses, hotels, restaurants and transport operators in Connaught Place, Janpath, Palika Bazaar, Khan Market, Karol Bagh, Paharganj and Kamala Market suffered estimated losses of around Rs 3,000 crore between October 1 and October 30. The traders' body claimed that the mega rally organised at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 alone resulted in business losses of approximately Rs 11,000 crore across several sectors. Of this, the retail and wholesale trade sector accounted for an estimated Rs 8,800 crore in losses. The CTI said around three lakh shops operate within a five-kilometre radius of Ramlila Maidan, covering major commercial hubs such as Kashmere Gate, Mori Gate, Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazaar, Khari Baoli, Naya Bazaar, Sadar Bazaar, Ajmeri Gate, Daryaganj, Paharganj, Kamala Market, Jama Masjid, Bhagirath Palace, Lajpat Rai Market, Kinari Bazaar, Dariba Kalan, Ballimaran, Fatehpuri, Tilak Bazaar, Connaught Place, Palika Bazaar, Gaffar Market and Karol Bagh. It claimed that around 2.5 lakh shops remained completely shut on the day of the rally, bringing nearly 80 per cent of commercial activity to a standstill. The organisation said the rally coincided with one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, immediately ahead of Dhanteras on November 6 and Diwali on November 8. It further claimed that the rally created panic among nearly 3-4 lakh customers who regularly visit Delhi's markets from around 100 neighbouring cities and towns, including Sonipat, Panipat, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Noida, Meerut, Bahadurgarh and Jhajjar. Many customers reportedly cancelled their shopping plans. The CTI estimated losses of Rs 1,500 crore in the transport and logistics sector, claiming that movement of vehicles and goods within a 10-kilometre radius of Ramlila Maidan was severely disrupted. Loading and unloading operations reportedly came to a halt, affecting the movement of goods across major markets. According to the traders' body, around 5,000 trucks and tempos carrying goods from 56 industrial areas, including Narela, Bawana, Okhla, Mayapuri, Mundka and Udyog Nagar, arrive in these markets daily. Another 3,000 trucks transport goods from Delhi to different parts of the country, including the National Capital Region (NCR). The CTI said the entire supply chain was disrupted during the rally, while buses, cars and tempos remained stranded on JLN Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Netaji Subhash Marg. It added that thousands of transport vehicles were caught in traffic congestion, leaving drivers and helpers stranded without adequate food and drinking water. The hotel, restaurant, hospitality and tourism sectors reportedly suffered losses of around Rs 500 crore. The CTI claimed that bookings were cancelled at more than 2,000 hotels, restaurants, guest houses and eateries across Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Paharganj, Chandni Chowk and Daryaganj. Tourists, including domestic and foreign visitors, also faced difficulties visiting popular destinations such as the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. The informal sector and daily-wage workers suffered estimated losses of Rs 200 crore, according to the traders' body. It said nearly 20 lakh people, including employees, loaders, auto-rickshaw drivers, street vendors, porters and coolies working in these markets, lost their daily earnings due to the disruption. The CTI said the impact was particularly severe on workers belonging to economically weaker sections. Expressing concern over the upcoming festive season, Goyal said Dhanteras falls on November 6, Diwali on November 8 and Bhaiya Dooj on November 11. He said the next 10 days represented the biggest business opportunity of the year for around 20 lakh traders and 75 lakh employees associated with Delhi's commercial establishments. If rallies and protests continue every day, the entire Diwali business will be ruined. Traders are no longer in a position to bear further losses, Goyal said. The CTI has put forward three demands before the Delhi Police Commissioner. First, no rallies, protests or demonstrations should be permitted at Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar, Ramlila Maidan, or India Gate until November 11. Second, alternative venues such as Burari, Alipur, Jasola and Yamuna Khadar should be designated for organising rallies and demonstrations. Third, smooth traffic movement and adequate parking arrangements should be ensured in Central Delhi throughout the festive season. Issuing a warning, Goyal said traders would be compelled to surrender the keys to their shops to the organisers of rallies and protests if their businesses continued to suffer during the crucial festive period.
Ghaziabad loco pilot Shrini Srivastava makes mark after Vande Bharat feat
Shrini Srivastava, hailing from Ghazipur, has embraced the prestigious role of assistant loco pilot. Her prior achievement includes operating the VaranasiNew Delhi Vande Bharat Express train. With her recent appointment to the new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, she symbolizes the increasing involvement of women in the railway sector. This service caters to overnight travelers between Varanasi and New Delhi, marking a pivotal shift in a profession historically dominated by men.
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Delhi-NCR pollution: GRAP stage II restrictions enforced as AQI crosses 300 ahead of Diwali
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday invoked Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the entire National Capital Region with immediate effect after Delhis daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) rose to 324, placing it in the Very Poor category. According to the daily AQI bulletin issued by the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi recorded an average AQI of 324 on November 2. The CAQM Sub-Committee for operationalisation of GRAP reviewed the current air quality scenario and the forecast provided by the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology. The forecast indicated that Delhis overall air quality is likely to remain in the Very Poor category in the coming days. In view of this, the Sub-Committee unanimously decided to implement the complete action plan under Stage-II of the extant GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect, in addition to the Stage-I measures already in force. Under Stage-II, agencies have been directed to carry out mechanical and vacuum sweeping of identified roads on a daily basis along with water sprinkling, preferably during night or early morning hours, while enhancing the number of shifts and hours of machine deployment and ensuring proper disposal of collected dust at designated sites. Daily water sprinkling with dust suppressants must be undertaken before peak traffic hours on roads and congestion points. Focused and targeted actions are to be intensified at all identified pollution hotspots in Delhi-NCR, with remedial measures strengthened for the predominant sources of pollution in each hotspot. Inspections for strict enforcement of dust control measures at construction and demolition sites have also been ordered to be intensified. The authorities have been instructed to enhance vehicle parking to discourage the use of private transport. Resident Welfare Associations have been directed to necessarily provide electric heaters with proper electricity supply to staff engaged in security, sanitation, horticulture and other services so as to prevent open burning of biomass and municipal solid waste during winters. The governments of Delhi and NCR states have been asked to stagger timings of public offices and municipal bodies in the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar. State governments may also take a decision to stagger timings in other parts of the NCR, while the Central Government may consider staggering timings of its offices in the region. CAQM has urged citizens to strictly follow the steps listed in the Citizen Charter under Stage-II along with those under Stage-I. Residents have been advised to minimise the use of personal vehicles, prefer public transport or car-pooling, avoid open burning of leaves, garbage or biomass, and fully cooperate with the implementing agencies. Agencies responsible for implementing GRAP measures, including the Pollution Control Boards of NCR states and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, have been directed to ensure strict implementation of all Stage-II actions in addition to Stage-I measures. The Commission stated that it is closely monitoring the situation and will review the air quality scenario on a regular basis in the coming days. The complete schedule of the extant GRAP is available on the Commissions official website.
Delhi border checks trigger massive traffic snarls amid BS-VI restrictions
Intensified vehicle checks at Delhi's interstate borders to enforce pollution-control restrictions triggered massive traffic snarls on Monday, leaving commuters stranded for hours as long queues built up on roads connecting the national capital with neighbouring Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Heavy congestion was reported at several entry points, including the Delhi-Gurugram, Delhi-Noida, Delhi-Ghaziabad, Delhi-Sonipat and Delhi-Najafgarh borders, as enforcement teams checked vehicles for compliance with the prescribed emission standards. The Delhi-Gurugram border witnessed particularly heavy congestion, with traffic on NH-48 remaining backed up for several kilometres near the Sirhaul toll plaza. The snarls also affected the main carriageway and service roads. Similar traffic jams were reported near Noida and Ghaziabad, where vehicles were stopped during checks to ensure compliance with the restrictions. At the Aya Nagar border, Delhi Traffic Police and Transport Department enforcement
SP leader Azam Khan moves Supreme Court against ED arrest in fresh money laundering case
New Delhi, Nov 2 (PTI) Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging his arrest in a fresh money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana took note of submissions of Khans lawyer Nizam Pasha and said that the plea may be listed during the week. The bench, however, refused urgent listing of the plea. On Sunday, a special Ghaziabad court sent Khan to judicial custody for 14 days. The SP veteran was produced before the special Ghaziabad court in connection with
SP leader Azam Khan moves Supreme Court challenging ED arrest in Jauhar Trust money laundering case
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has taken his case to the Supreme Court following his recent detention by the Enforcement Directorate. After his arrest related to the Jauhar Trust, a special court in Ghaziabad placed Khan in 14 days of judicial custody. His legal team has filed a plea for a hearing, though the court has denied an urgent review at this time.
Azam Khan Moves Supreme Court Against ED Arrest In Money Laundering Case
The Supreme Court declines urgent listing of the plea; SP leader was sent to 14-day judicial custody by a Ghaziabad court.
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Ghaziabad court sends Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan to 14-day judicial custody
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was sent to judicial custody for 14 days in a money laundering case. Khan was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate shortly after being released on bail from Rampur Jail. The case involves allegations of diverting government funds intended for public works to construct a private university. His assets, valued at Rs 1,170 crore, were attached as part of the investigation.
UP Dalit student accuses two teachers of assault, caste slurs
Ghaziabad: A Grade 11 Dalit student in Uttar Pradeshs Ghaziabad has alleged that two teachers at a local government inter college physically assaulted him and hurled caste-based insults. The alleged incident occurred in Tyodhi 13 Biswa village at the Government Inter College within the jurisdiction of the Bhojpur police station. The student identified as Ruban 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 .
ED brings SP leader Azam Khan to Ghaziabad for production before PMLA Court
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate after his release from Rampur Jail. The investigation pertains to alleged money laundering linked to the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust and Mohammad Ali Jauhar University. Officials revealed that funds were allegedly diverted through contractors for improper use. Khan has faced legal issues in the past, including convictions in other cases.
Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI stands at 214
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ED arrests Azam Khan as he walks out of jail on bail
Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Azam Khan was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate from Rampur jail in Uttar Pradesh in a money laundering case, immediately after securing bail in an alleged PAN fraud case. He is scheduled to be produced before a special PMLA court in Ghaziabad on Sunday.
Yogi, Vaishnaw flag off Vande Bharat Sleeper train on Varanasi-Delhi route
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday flagged off the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Varanasi and New Delhi, marking the launch of a new overnight rail service that will connect the two cities in less than 10 hours. The Railway Ministry had announced on Friday that the new service would strengthen connectivity between one of India's most prominent spiritual and cultural destinations and the national capital. The train will connect Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh and Ghaziabad before reaching New Delhi. These stations serve important urban centres and provide connectivity to surrounding districts, extending the benefits of modern rail travel to a wider passenger base. The service will depart Varanasi at 8.50 pm and arrive in New Delhi at 6.10 am the following morning. In the return direction, it will leave New Delhi at 9.40 pm and reach Varanasi at 7.10 am the next day. Compared with the existing Shiv
Digital Desk | Ghaziabad, Oct 31 (IANS) Drawing parallels of current politics with Hindu epic Mahabharata, Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is 'Arjun' and will break through all the 'Chakravyuhas' (traps), asserting that in 2029, the oath-taking ceremony for his fourth term as the Prime Minister will resonate across the country. Speaking to IANS, Krishnam said, Under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, the entire Kaurava clan and the Kaurava faction are coming together. All the Kauravas are uniting and attacking PM Narendra Modi, thinking of him as Abhimanyu. All these Kauravas, all the great warriors, and the entire Kaurava clan gathering in the Opposition should understand very clearly that PM Narendra Modi is not Abhimanyu; he is Arjuna, he added. He also claimed that PM Modi will break all the Chakravyuhas. He (PM Modi) will break all the Chakravyuhas, and in 2029, the oath will echo: 'I, Narendra Modi, taking oath for the fourth time as the Prime Minister of India,' Krishnam said. The former Congress leader also took a swipe at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, saying that he had now become an object of pity. Mallikarjun Kharge has now become an object of pity. He is no longer a spark. A spent cartridge and extinguished ashes cannot explode, he told IANS. His remarks came amid a political row over Kharge's alleged 'baap' jibe at Prime Minister Modi during an event in Patna. Amid the uproar, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury came to the defence of the party President, describing the controversy as an attempt to make a mountain out of a molehill. Chowdhury said that Kharge's remark was metaphorical, rooted in local jargon, and was not meant to be taken literally. He said the expression implied that even someone stronger than PM Modi could be defeated. The government of our country always tries to find a little hole anywhere. They know the art of making a mountain out of a molehill. What our President said was meant metaphorically -- that even someone stronger than PM Modi can be defeated, he added. This is a local jargon. It means that someone may be stronger than PM Modi. It was used in a metaphorical manner; it does not literally mean 'father', Chowdhury added. The remarks have triggered a political debate, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticising Kharges comments while Congress leaders maintain that the statement was being misinterpreted.
IGL to supply PNG to 22 Northern Railway establishments across Delhi-NCR
Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) has signed an agreement with the Delhi Division of Northern Railway to supply piped natural gas (PNG) to 22 railway establishments across Delhi-NCR, as the city gas distributor steps up efforts to replace conventional fuels with natural gas under the government's PNG Drive 3.0. The agreement will initially facilitate the supply of around 3,000 standard cubic metres of gas per day (SCMD), replacing consumption of approximately 500 kg of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and 2,500 litres of diesel daily, IGL said in a statement. The proposed conversion will cover railway mechanised laundries, officers' rest houses, base kitchens, running rooms, subordinate rest houses and guard and ticket examiner lobbies across Delhi, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar. The mechanised laundries at Delhi Sarai Rohilla, Old Delhi, Anand Vihar Terminal, Hazrat Nizamuddin and New Delhi will use PNG for boiler operations. IGL expects consumption under the initiative to increase to .
Indian Railways to replace LPG, diesel with PNG at 22 sites under pact with IGL
Northern Railway will replace around 500 kg of LPG and 2,500 litres of diesel consumed daily across 22 railway establishments with piped natural gas (PNG), following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL). The initial PNG consumption under the agreement is estimated at 3,000 Standard Cubic Metres per Day (SCMD), with demand expected to increase to 8,000-10,000 SCMD in the coming years as infrastructure and connectivity expand, IGL said in a statement on Saturday. The agreement covers railway establishments across Delhi, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar and is aimed at accelerating the adoption of natural gas among institutional and commercial consumers under the government's National PNG Drive 3.0. Under the first phase, PNG will be supplied to 22 designated locations, including departmental mechanised laundries at Delhi Sarai Rohilla, Old Delhi, Anand Vihar Terminal, Hazrat Nizamuddin and New Delhi, where the fuel will be used for boiler operatio...
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed government and private offices in Delhi and five National Capital Region (NCR) districts to operate with up to 50 per cent of their staff attending physically, while the remaining employees work from home, from November 5 to 20 as part of precautionary measures to prevent and control air pollution. The Commission has also ordered restrictions on dust-generating demolition and outdoor construction activities across the entire NCR during the same period, with exemptions for essential public infrastructure, national security and other critical projects. In an order dated October 30, the CAQM said, State Government and private offices to operate with upto 50% of the staff strength attending physically and remaining staff to work from home in the territorial jurisdiction of the NCT of Delhi and in the districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar except for such industrial establishments and essent...
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Gujarat doctor duped of Rs 1.50 crore over 8 years; retired professor among three held from UP
Digital Desk | Surat, Oct 30 (IANS) Three persons, including a 64-year-old retired professor, have been arrested for allegedly cheating a senior citizen doctor of around Rs 1.50 crore over eight years by promising refunds on insurance policies, with the police tracing the accused to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh using a single mobile number that had since been switched off. The Surat City Cyber Crime Cell said on Friday that the accused had posed as representatives of the Insurance Ombudsman and persuaded the complainant to purchase around 15 insurance policies in 2018. After gaining his trust, they allegedly contacted him over the last two to three years, claiming that the money invested in his policies could be refunded if he paid various charges. The complainant was allegedly made to transfer money in small instalments of Rs 10,000, Rs 15,000, Rs 25,000 and other amounts. Over the period from 2018 to 2026, he lost approximately Rs 1,50,33,004 (Rs 1.50 crore), police said. The complainant approached the cybercrime police around two to three months ago. Investigators examined the mobile numbers from which he had received calls and WhatsApp messages and conducted technical analysis of their call detail records. A team subsequently spent a week in Ghaziabad tracing the accused on the basis of a single calling number, which had become inactive. The arrested accused have been identified as Atulkumar Sharma (64), a retired professor who holds BSc and MBA degrees and had worked at IMT College; Mahesh Sharma (43), who has worked in vehicle loan arrangements, electricity meter reading and as a salesman for an Ayurvedic medicine company; and Sonu Thakur (32), a Class 12 pass-out who had previously worked as a telecaller at a call centre. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber Cell) Bishakha Jain, Atulkumar allegedly arranged SIM cards and bank accounts by approaching financially needy people on the pretext of helping them obtain gas connections. He got accounts opened in their names and retained the SIM cards, net banking credentials, passwords and bank kits before passing the SIM cards to Mahesh Sharma, she said. Mahesh allegedly forwarded the SIM cards and bank account details to Sonu Thakur, who used different mobile handsets to contact insurance policyholders and demand money on the pretext of processing refunds. Jain said, Sonu had worked in the call centre operations of insurance companies since 2018 and was familiar with the process of obtaining policyholder data. During searches, police recovered around 70 pages of printed Excel sheets containing insurance policyholders' details. The sheets had markings indicating which people had already been contacted and which were yet to be approached. The accused used these sheets to identify and call different victims. They would tell them that if they wanted their insurance policy money back, they would have to deposit a certain amount towards charges, Jain added. The money deposited by victims was withdrawn through the bank accounts arranged by Atulkumar. He allegedly retained 35 to 50 per cent of the withdrawn amount as commission and passed the rest to Mahesh, who kept another 15 to 20 per cent before transferring the remaining amount to Sonu. Police recovered nine mobile phones, 42 cheque books, 17 passbooks, 90 debit cards, 25 SIM cards of different companies, around 80 empty SIM card trays and Rs 28,740 in cash from Atulkumar. Two mobile phones were seized from Mahesh. From Sonu, police recovered three mobile phones, Rs 1.77 lakh in cash and 70 printouts containing policyholder details. Investigators also identified 47 bank accounts linked to Atulkumar on the basis of the cheque books and passbooks recovered from his residence. A check of these accounts on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP) revealed 73 complaints registered across 15 states, involving alleged online fraud of approximately Rs 33.10 lakh. Telangana accounted for the highest number of complaints at 15, followed by Tamil Nadu with 14, Maharashtra with seven, Karnataka and Goa with six each, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan with five each, and Bihar with four. Gujarat accounted for three complaints, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh two each, while Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Tripura had one complaint each. The complaints could involve other cyber fraud groups as well, as such gangs were suspected of sharing policyholder data, DCP Bishakha Jain said. She said insurance policy frauds of this nature were frequently reported from Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad, where different groups allegedly exchanged data to target policyholders. The case has been registered under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 336(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, 2008. The police have advised insurance policyholders not to respond to unsolicited calls promising bonuses or refunds on policies and to verify such claims directly with the insurance company.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), an apex organisation representing traders and entrepreneurs in Delhi, on Friday urged Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi to postpone the party's proposed mega rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 until after Diwali, warning that the event could severely disrupt business worth Rs 10,000-12,000 crore across 20 major markets in the national capital. The CTI has written to Sonia Gandhi, requesting that the proposed rally, which is expected to draw around 10 lakh people, be rescheduled to November 10-11 or later. CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal said the traders were not opposed to the rally but were concerned about its timing, as it coincides with the peak festive shopping and business season. We are not opposing the rally. We are humbly appealing to save our livelihoods during the peak Diwali season. Dhanteras falls on November 6 and Diwali on November 8. November 1 is one of the busiest days for preparations. If 10 lakh people and 15,000-20,000 vehicles arrive in central Delhi on that day, business worth Rs 10,000-12,000 crore across 20 historic markets will come to a standstill, Goyal said. In its letter, the CTI has highlighted four major concerns, including inadequate parking facilities, traffic congestion, disruption to the movement of goods and the impact on wholesale and retail trade. On parking arrangements, the organisation said Ramlila Maidan did not have sufficient space to accommodate even 200 large buses. It raised concerns over where the estimated 15,000-20,000 buses, cars and other vehicles bringing rally participants would be parked. According to the CTI, vehicles could occupy major roads, including Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Netaji Subhash Marg, Ajmeri Gate and Chandni Chowk Road, as well as surrounding areas. The CTI also pointed out that around 20 major wholesale and retail markets are located within a five-km radius of Ramlila Maidan. These markets include Chandni Chowk, Sadar Bazaar, Connaught Place, Palika Bazaar, Janpath, Bhagirath Palace, Khari Baoli, Kashmere Gate, Naya Bazaar, Lajpat Rai Market, Chawri Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar, Dariba Kalan, Ballimaran, Fatehpuri, Tilak Bazaar, Karol Bagh, Jama Masjid, Nabi Karim, Gaffar Market, Ajmeri Gate-Paharganj and Daryaganj. The organisation said these markets collectively conduct daily business worth Rs 10,000-12,000 crore and supply goods to different parts of the country. According to the CTI, around 5,000 trucks and tempos bring goods to these markets every day from 56 industrial areas, including Narela, Bawana, Okhla, Mayapuri, Mundka, Udyog Nagar and Mangolpuri. Additionally, nearly 3,000 trucks transport goods daily from these markets to 25 cities across the National Capital Region, including Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Sonipat and Panipat, as well as to other states. The traders' body warned that disruptions could begin as early as October 31, when buses and other vehicles carrying rally participants may start arriving at Delhi's borders, including Singhu, Tikri, Ghazipur and Badarpur. The CTI said transporters had already been expressing reluctance to send vehicles to the affected areas from October 31, potentially disrupting the supply of goods even before the rally. Citing an earlier instance, the organisation said that a gathering of around 5,000-7,000 people at Jantar Mantar on October 10 had resulted in traffic congestion in central Delhi for nearly eight hours. It expressed concern over the possible impact of a gathering expected to be nearly 10 lakh people. The CTI has put forward two demands to Sonia Gandhi. First, it has requested that the November 1 rally be postponed until November 10-11 or later, allowing traders to complete their Dhanteras and Diwali business without disruption. Alternatively, if the rally cannot be postponed, the organisation has suggested shifting the venue from Ramlila Maidan to Burari Ground, which it said has parking capacity for around 15,000 vehicles. Goyal said the traders had earlier written three letters to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, appealing for the rally to be rescheduled, but their request had not been accepted. These 20 markets are not just markets; they are the heartbeat of Delhi. Business worth Rs 10,000-12,000 crore takes place here every day, and Dhanteras is on November 6. Traders are worried that if central Delhi faces a lockdown-like traffic jam on October 31 and November 1, how will their festive goods reach the markets and be transported from there? he said. The CTI said its appeal was aimed at ensuring that the proposed political event did not affect the movement of goods, business activity and festive preparations in some of Delhi's busiest commercial areas.
Weather Today Delhi: Delhi-NCR region has experienced an early winter-like spell after overnight heavy rainfall triggered a sharp fall in temperatures, with the national capital recording its lowest maximum temperature in four years. The sudden weather change brought cooler conditions across Delhi-NCR and also improved air quality, with the AQI falling to 133 in the Moderate category on Friday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast further light rainfall in the capital before skies turn clearer from November 1. Meanwhile, several states in eastern and central India remain on alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, while parts of South India are expected to witness increased rainfall activity between November 2 and 4. Here's what the latest weather forecast indicates and how long the early winter chill could last in Delhi.
Overnight rain brings chilly weather to Delhi-NCR; AQI improves
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Incessant overnight rainfall brought a sharp change in weather across Delhi-NCR, lowering temperatures and ushering in a wintry chill on Friday, while also improving air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) falling to the satisfactory category in several areas. Several parts of the national capital witnessed steady showers late Thursday night, with visuals from Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station and the Jamia Millia Islamia area showing rain-soaked roads and overcast skies. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's overall AQI stood at 76 on Friday morning, placing it in the satisfactory category. However, monitoring stations across the city recorded varying pollution levels. Burari recorded an AQI of 71, while Badarpur registered 142, Uttam Nagar 144, Pusa 138, Sirifort 127, Dwarka Sector 8 126, and Jahangirpuri and Rohini 128 each. Other areas, including Jharoda Kalan, R.K. Puram, IIT Delhi, Narela, Najafgarh, Bawana and the Commonwealth Sports Complex, also recorded AQI levels ranging from 104 to 142. The improvement in air quality came after pollution levels remained above 200 on Wednesday and Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow alert for Delhi and neighbouring National Capital Region districts on October 29, forecasting rainfall and thunderstorms over the following 24 to 48 hours. On Thursday, Delhi experienced its coldest October day in four years, with temperatures dropping 5.6 degrees Celsius below normal amid the weakening Cyclone Arnab. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in New Delhi, Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad are likely to experience generally cloudy skies, with one or two spells of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Light to moderate showers are forecast for Friday, with isolated heavy rainfall possible during the night. Weather conditions are expected to improve on October 31, when partly cloudy skies are likely across the region. No weather warnings have been issued for Saturday. From November 1, Delhi-NCR is expected to experience mainly clear skies and more stable weather conditions. Meanwhile, a low-to-moderate flash flood risk has been flagged until October 30 in vulnerable watersheds across several districts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
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Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviews cleanliness initiatives under Special Campaign 6 at AIIMS
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Thursday to review cleanliness, sanitation and waste management initiatives undertaken by the institute under Special Campaign 6. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, during the visit, he also inspected the newly constructed Patient Waiting Lounge at the AIIMS Trauma Centre Extension Campus, developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and proposed to be utilised as an Aashray Shelter for patients and their attendants. He also interacted with sanitation workers at the institute. The Union Health Minister was briefed on the initiatives undertaken by AIIMS under the Swachhata Abhiyan, with particular focus on cleanliness, sanitation, waste management and the upkeep of institutional premises. AIIMS, New Delhi, has adopted several best practices to strengthen sanitation and...
Ghaziabad: Wife, Lover Held For Attempted Murder
A woman and her gym trainer lover have been arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly conspiring to kill her husband, who was stabbed more than 10 times. The husband survived the attack and is in critical condition. Investigations revealed the couple sought to eliminate him to facilitate their marriage.
Ghaziabad schools closed on October 30 up to Class 12 due to UPSSSC PET-2026 exam
In view of the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2026) conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), all schools up to Class 12 in Ghaziabad will remain closed on October 30. The District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) on Thursday issued an order declaring a one-day academic holiday.
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Uttar Pradesh Elections 2027: BJPs Clean Sweep in Ghaziabad District Sparks Political Buzz
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Allahabad High Court has ordered the demolition of two illegal 10-storey towers at Ghaziabad's Gulmohar Greens and extra floors in four other towers. It directed an FIR against Friends Land Developers, imposed a Rs 25 lakh penalty and ordered refunds to 85 ground-floor residents for common areas sold illegally, with 10% interest.
Wife leaves at 5.17am, lover enters 3mins later: CCTV captures plot to kill husband
On October 26, a woman named Priya allegedly conspired with her gym trainer lover to stab her husband. CCTVs captured Priya leaving their home in Ghaziabad shortly before the attack occurred. The attack was brutal, happening while Shashank was asleep next to their young daughter. Shashank was immediately rushed to the intensive care unit after suffering severe injuries. Both Priya and her accomplice have been arrested and face multiple charges.
UP News | CCTV Shows How Ghaziabad Woman, Gym Trainer Plotted Husband's Murder
The CCTVs have captured how a woman and her gym trainer allegedly plotted the attack on her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. The victim, Shashank Kantharia, was allegedly stabbed at least 12 times by Pratap Singh, minutes after his wife, Priya Sharma, left their house in Vasundhara on the morning of October 26. Priya and Pratap have been arrested.
CCTV Shows How Ghaziabad Woman, Gym Trainer Plotted Husband's Murder
Priya Sharma and her gym trainer, Pratap Singh, have been arrested for attacking her husband, Shashank Kantharia.
Delhi Police bust bank account impersonation syndicate, arrest two; assets worth Rs 2.5 crore seized
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Delhi Police's Central District has busted a syndicate involved in impersonation of bank account holders and arrested two accused for defrauding bank officials of Rs 22.56 lakh through fraudulent Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) instructions, officials said on Thursday. Assets worth approximately Rs 2.50 crore, including gold jewellery, 101 gold coins, cash and a SUV, have been seized in the present and connected cases. One of the arrested accused was also found to be a proclaimed offender who had been absconding for more than seven years in a forged currency case, police said. The case originated from a complaint filed by the Branch Manager of Bank of India, Rajendra Place, New Delhi. On August 5, a person impersonating Deepak Malhotra, a director associated with multiple corporate entities maintaining accounts at the branch, contacted bank officials. According to the police, the caller initially discussed creating a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) worth Rs 1 crore to gain the officials' confidence. He later contacted them, claiming that the company needed to make a payment but had exhausted its cheque book. He requested that the transaction be processed through email. The accused sent a forged payment request using an email ID closely resembling the company's registered address. The email, bearing a forged company letterhead, instructed the bank to transfer Rs 22,56,922 to another account. When bank officials sought mandatory indemnity documents, the caller pressured them by claiming that similar transactions had been processed earlier and stressing the urgency of the payment. The bank subsequently processed the fraudulent RTGS transfer. An e-FIR was registered at the Cyber Police Station of Central District under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). During the investigation, police traced the defrauded amount to a mule bank account maintained with Bandhan Bank in West Bengal. Technical analysis of telecom records, digital evidence and communication details helped investigators identify the suspects. A police team led by Sub-Inspector Kamlesh Kumar arrested the accused, identified as Vinay Kumar Yadav, 36, a resident of Loni in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Anil Kumar Sehgal, 65, a resident of Noida. The investigation revealed that the accused used forged company letterheads, deceptive email IDs, social engineering and mule accounts to target corporate bank transactions. The money was subsequently diverted into other assets, including gold purchased from a jeweller in West Bengal. Police said both accused had previous criminal involvement in financial fraud cases across several locations, including Ghaziabad, Saharanpur, Ayodhya and Faridabad. They allegedly became acquainted while in jail and had previously been associated with cheque-related frauds involving so-called magic pens. The arrests have also helped police work out six similar cases registered in Gurugram, Palwal and Delhi, involving fraud amounts ranging from Rs 16.65 lakh to Rs 2.98 crore, along with an attempted fraud of Rs 88 lakh.
Ghaziabad man confronts wife over affair with gym trainer, gets stabbed 12 times in chilling attack
A morning gym routine has become central to a police investigation into the alleged attempt to kill Shashank Kanthariya, a 35-year-old senior accountant with the Delhi government. Police suspect his wife, Priya, and her alleged lover, gym trainer Pratap Singh, conspired to attack him after he discovered their relationship and decided to move out of the city.
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Notorious Criminal from Bawariya Gang Killed in Ghaziabad Police Encounter
A notorious criminal from the Bawariya gang was killed in a police encounter in Ghaziabad, with three officers injured during the incident. Notorious Criminal from Bawariya Gang Killed in Ghaziabad Police Encounter
IMSUC Campus Successfully Hosts Abhivyakti 2026 – An Inter-Institutional Media Festival
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Allahabad HC orders demolition of illegal towers at Ghaziabad
The Allahabad High Court has delivered a major verdict in the case concerning illegal construction at Gulmohar Greens Society in Ghaziabad. The Court has directed the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) to completely demolish illegal Towers 27 and 28 of the society. The Court has also ordered the demolition of the illegally constructed ninth and tenth floors of Towers 16, 17, 18 and 19 within two months. The Court has imposed a penalty of Rs 25 lakh on the builder. The amount must be deposited into the account of the Residents' Welfare Association (GGRWA) within one month. The entire cost of demolition will be recovered from the promoter as arrears of land revenue. The police and administration have been directed to provide security to the GDA. The Court reprimanded the GDA for the negligence of its officials, observing that residents had suffered due to their negligence. The GDA has been directed to pay Rs 50,000 in costs to each petitioner. The Court has directed that an FIR be reg...
Allahabad High Court orders demolition of illegal towers in Ghaziabad, fines builder Rs 25 lakh
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Noida Twin Towers Echo In Ghaziabad As Court Orders Demolition Of 2 Towers
The court also imposed a penalty of Rs 25 lakh on the builder. The ruling came in petitions filed by homebuyers and the Gulmohar Greens Residents Welfare Association (GGRWA).
Delhi Police arrest 23-year-old auto-lifter, recover four stolen two-wheelers
Digital Desk | New Delhi, October 28 (IANS) The Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Delhi Polices Shahdara district arrested a 23-year-old habitual auto-lifter allegedly involved in multiple two-wheeler theft and snatching cases, officials said on Wednesday. The police also recovered four stolen vehicles and solved four motor vehicle theft cases across Shahdara, Central and South districts. The accused, identified as Ritesh alias Piyush Tinku, a resident of Paharganj in Delhi, was apprehended on October 24 near a petrol pump on the Dilshad Garden-Ghaziabad DLF carriageway, within the jurisdiction of Vivek Vihar police station, following specific intelligence, according to the police. At the time of his arrest, the accused was allegedly found in possession of a black motorcycle. Police verification revealed that the motorcycle had been reported stolen in an e-FIR registered at Patel Nagar police station in Central District on September 18. The operation was launched after police received reports of recent two-wheeler thefts in Shahdara district. A dedicated AATS team was formed to identify and apprehend those involved in the offences. The team analysed CCTV footage, conducted field enquiries, developed local intelligence and deployed personnel in plain clothes to track suspected auto-lifters. During interrogation, Ritesh allegedly disclosed his involvement in other vehicle theft cases. Acting on the information provided by him, the police recovered three more stolen two-wheelers, taking the total recovery to four. The recovered vehicles include a white scooter, a black motorcycle and a blue scooter, in addition to another motorcycle. Verification linked the vehicles to theft cases registered at Hauz Khas police station in South District and Vivek Vihar and Anand Vihar police stations in Shahdara District. With these recoveries, the police said they had worked out four motor vehicle theft cases spanning three districts. All four cases were registered under Section 305(B) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to the police, Ritesh is a Class IX dropout who lives with his family. Available records indicate that he has been apprehended by different police stations in Delhi since 2024 in connection with motor vehicle theft and snatching cases. The accused was recently released from judicial custody on October 12 and allegedly resumed stealing two-wheelers thereafter, police said. Police records show that he has previously been involved in 17 cases related to snatching and motor vehicle theft. Further legal proceedings are underway.
A Delhi government accountant is in the ICU after being stabbed repeatedly while sleeping beside his daughter at home in Vasundhara. Police allege that his wife and her gym trainer, with whom she was reportedly in a relationship, conspired to kill him after the affair came to light and a dispute arose over moving house. Both were arrested and sent to judicial custody.
Diwali Special MEMU Train Between Ghaziabad and Aligarh on November 5
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Delhi Police bust illegal firecracker unit in Gokalpuri, three arrested
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Delhi Police busted an alleged illegal firecracker manufacturing unit operating from a residential building in northeast Delhi's Gokalpuri area and apprehended three persons, recovering 880 finished firecrackers, 600 unfinished firecrackers and 34 kg of suspected explosive powder, officials said. The raid was conducted by a team from Gokalpuri police station on October 26 following information about an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit operating on the second floor of a house in Gali No. 14, Gokalpur village. Police apprehended three persons during the operation, identified as Mohit Goswami (29), Arman (24) and Sameer (21), who were allegedly involved in the illegal manufacturing and storage of firecrackers. According to police, the three failed to produce any valid licence or permit authorising such activities. A search of the premises led to the recovery of five boxes containing 880 finished cold pyro firecrackers, 600 unfinished firecrackers and 34 kg of suspected explosive powder. Police also seized empty firecracker shells, a filling machine, a weighing machine and packaging material allegedly used in the manufacturing process. The recovered articles were seized in accordance with the prescribed procedure. Police said the illegal manufacturing and storage of explosive substances in a residential area posed a serious threat to public safety. Following the raid, an FIR -No. 286/26 was registered at Gokalpuri police station under Sections 125, 223(b) and 288 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 9B(1) of the Explosives Act. An investigation has been initiated into the case. The three accused are residents of Farrukhnagar in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh. Mohit Goswami is the son of Manoj Goswami, Arman is the son of Iqbal, and Sameer is the son of Tasleem, police said. According to the police, none of the three accused has any previous criminal involvement on record. Investigators are examining the circumstances under which the unit was being operated and are expected to probe the source of the materials used in manufacturing the firecrackers, as well as their intended distribution. Investigation into the matter will continue.
Blaze at Ghaziabad hotel triggers chaos; 18 people safely evacuated
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) A major fire broke out at a hotel in Ghaziabad, triggering widespread chaos and panic in the area. Several fire tenders were battling the blaze at the Banana Tree Hotel & Banquets, located in the Site IV Industrial Area of Sahibabad, till last reports came in. The reason for the fire was not immediately known, but firefighters successfully evacuated 18 stranded individuals from the hotel, and there were no casualties due to the fire. The fire broke out on an upper floor at the rear portion of the hotel and began to engulf the commercial establishment rapidly. Renovation work was underway at the hotel at the time of the incident. As the Ghaziabad Fire Department received an alarm, it rushed fire tenders to the spot and initiated rescue operations. Thick smoke and flames were seen erupting from the hotel premises. Multiple fire teams and personnel are currently deployed on-site, conducting extensive firefighting operations to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading further. According to the Fire Department, the control room at the Vaishali fire station received a report of a fire at the Banana Tree Hotel, Site-4, Sahibabad, at noon on Tuesday. Two fire tenders were immediately dispatched from Vaishali fire station, and additional fire engines were sent from the nearby Sahibabad fire station. It was discovered that the fire originated on the fifth floor, where renovation work was in progress. The flames were spreading rapidly toward the higher floors. As the fire reached alarming levels, filling the hotel with smoke, it posed a daunting challenge for the firefighters. The latter mounted a daring rescue and managed to safely rescue 18 people trapped inside the hotel. While one team evacuated the residents from the hotel, others worked to extinguish the fire. They utilised the hotels existing fire-fighting system to lay out hose lines and pumped water from fire tenders to the upper floors via stairwells to combat the flames. There have been no reports of fatalities or loss of life in the incident, but it does raise questions regarding safety protocols and fire-fighting arrangements during the renovation work that was underway at the hotel.
Crime Branch Files Charge-Sheet Against Man for Allegedly Cheating 12 Kashmir Residents
Srinagar, October 27: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge-sheet before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against a Delhi-based investment programmes alleged director for allegedly cheating 12 Kashmir residents of 16.78 lakh through a purported foreign exchange (Forex) investment scheme. The accused, identified as Sunil Singh, son of Arjun Singh and a resident of Pratap Vihar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has been charge-sheeted in connection with FIR No. 18/2022 registered at Police Station Special Crime Wing (SCW), Kashmir. According to the Crime Branch, the accused faces allegations under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 5 read with 23 of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019. Complainants Allegedly Promised High Returns The case originated from a complaint filed by Abid Hussain Joo and 11 other Srinagar residents, who alleged that they were lured into investing their hard-earned money in a purported Forex investment venture operating under the name Tronix Power & Capital Investment Programme, Delhi. The complainants alleged that they were promised substantial returns within a short period, which persuaded them to invest in the programme. During the preliminary enquiry, investigators found allegations that the complainants had been induced to invest on the assurance of lucrative returns and were subsequently cheated. The findings led to the registration of the FIR and a detailed investigation into the matter. 16.78 Lakh Transferred Through Banking Channels The investigation revealed that a total of 16,78,500 had been transferred by the complainants through banking channels into bank accounts linked to the accused, the Crime Branch said. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also informed the investigating agency that the investment programme in question was not registered with it. After completing the investigation and examining the evidence collected, the Special Crime Wing submitted the charge-sheet before the competent court for judicial consideration and further proceedings in accordance with the law. The allegations against the accused will be examined during the judicial process, and the case remains subject to the outcome of the court proceedings. Public Advised to Verify Investment Schemes Meanwhile, the Special Crime Wing Kashmir has urged the public to exercise caution before investing money in schemes promising unusually high returns within a short period. The agency has advised prospective investors to verify the credentials of investment operators and check the regulatory status of investment schemes with the appropriate authorities before committing their savings. Members of the public have also been encouraged to report suspected investment fraud to the concerned authorities promptly to help prevent further financial losses.
Crime Branch Kashmir chargesheets UP resident for duping 12 Kashmiris in Rs 16.78 lakh fraud case
Srinagar, Oct 27: Crime Branch Kashmir (Special Crime Wing) has filed a charge-sheet before the Hon'ble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in connection with FIR No. 18/2022 registered at Police Station SCW, Kashmir, against accused Sunil Singh, S/o Arjun Singh, resident of Pratap Vihar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, for alleged offences punishable under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 5 read with Section 23 of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019. The case originated from a complaint lodged by Abid Hussain Joo and 11 other residents of Srinagar, who alleged that they had been induced by the accused to invest their hard-earned money in a purported Forex investment venture operating under the name and style of Tronix Power & Capital Investment Programme, Delhi, on the promise of substantial returns within a short period. During the preliminary enquiry, it emerged that the accused had allegedly induced the complainants to invest their money through assurances of lucrative returns and subsequently cheated them, leading to the registration of the case. Investigation revealed that an aggregate amount of Rs. 16,78,500 had been transferred by the complainants through banking channels into bank accounts linked to the accused. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also conveyed that the aforesaid investment programme was not registered with it. Upon completion of the investigation and on the basis of the evidence collected, the charge-sheet has been submitted before the competent court for judicial consideration and further proceedings in accordance with law. Special Crime Wing Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K advised the public to exercise due diligence and verify the credentials and regulatory status of investment schemes with the competent authorities before investing their hard-earned money. It also urged the public to promptly report any suspected investment fraud to the concerned authorities.
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Delhi Police arrest two in Rs 2.10 crore cyber fraud case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Cyber Police Station of Delhis North-East District has arrested two men for their alleged involvement in a mule bank account that received Rs 98,592 linked to a Rs 2.10 crore digital-arrest cyber fraud case. The police recovered four mobile phones, six debit cards and 10 chequebooks from the accused. The arrested men have been identified as Sonu Khan (36), a resident of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Arjun Chaudhary (38), a resident of Ram Nagar in Shahdara, Delhi. According to police records, neither accused has any previous criminal involvement. According to the police, the case came to light during the scrutiny of complaints registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP). One complaint was shortlisted for verification, during which investigators discovered that a suspected mule bank account operating in Yamuna Vihar, Delhi, had received Rs 98,592 on October 12. Examination of the bank transactions revealed that Rs 49,000 had been withdrawn from the account on October 12, while the remaining amount had been withdrawn through a cheque. Further investigation established that the transaction was linked to E-FIR No. 0170/2026, dated October 15, registered at the Special Cells IFSO unit in Delhi under Sections 318(4), 319 and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case was registered following a complaint by Pratibha Jain, a resident of Janakpuri, Delhi, who reported being cheated of approximately Rs 2.10 crore by cyber fraudsters in a so-called digital arrest scam. During the investigation, the bank account that had received a portion of the alleged fraud proceeds was suspected to have been used as a mule account to route money obtained through cybercrime. Through technical surveillance and sustained investigation, the police traced the account holder, Sonu Khan, in Ashok Nagar, North-East Delhi. He was allegedly operating a shop dealing in disposable items. During the proceedings, the police recovered three mobile phones, 10 chequebooks and six debit cards belonging to different banks from Khans possession. Khan allegedly disclosed during interrogation that he was working for Arjun Chaudhary, who had facilitated the establishment of the shop. Acting on information gathered during the investigation, the police apprehended Chaudhary, 38, a resident of Gali No. 3, Ram Nagar, Shahdara, Delhi. One mobile phone was recovered from his possession. Further investigation is in progress.
