23-yr-old Dalit girl found dead for not supporting SP nominee

LUCKNOW/CHANDIGARH/DEHRADUN: A 23-year-old Dalit woman, who had been missing since Tuesday, was found dead on in UPs Karhal assembly seat that went to bypolls on Wednesday, with her family alleging that she was killed as she refused to vote for the Samajwadi Party. A voter turnout ranging from 50 to 70% was recorded in the bypolls to 15 assembly seats spread across UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Kerala amid stray incidents of violence and complaints of irregularities and misuse of government machinery. In Karhal of Mainpuri district, the victim womans father in an FIR alleged that his daughter was abducted by local SP leader Prashant Yadav and poisoned to death with the help of one Mohan Katheria. Mainpuri SP Vinod Kumar said, Both the accused, Mohan Katheria and Prashant Yadav, were arrested while further investigation into the incident was in progress. The incident triggered a slugfest between the BJP and the SP. Nine seats went to bypolls in UP. The Election Commissions update at 5 pm showed the voter turnout in Ghaziabad was 33.30%, Katehari (56.69%), Khair (46.43%), Kundarki (57.32%), Karhal (53.92%), Majhawan (50.41%), Meerapur (57.02%), Phulpur (43.43%) and Sisamau (49.03%). Acting on complaints by SP president Akhilesh Yadav against police officers checking voter and Aadhaar IDs, the EC ordered suspension of five police personnel violating its guidelines. UP Chief Election Officer Navdeep Rinwa said, Five police personnel on poll duty have been suspended taking note of complaints two each in Kanpur and Muzaffarnagar and one in Moradabad. An incident of stone pelting was reported in Kakroli village during voting in Meerapur seat. SSP Abhishek Singh said that the police promptly reached the spot and dispersed the crowd using mild force. In Uttarakhand, a voter turnout of 57.64% was recorded in Kedarnath assembly bypoll. In Punjab, a turnout of 63% was recorded in the bypolls to four assembly seats. The Gidderbaha seat recorded 81% polling, Dera Baba Nanak 63%, Barnala 54% and Chabbewal 53%. A clash took place between AAP and Congress supporters at Dera Pathana village in Dera Baba Nanak seat. Heavy police force was deputed at the site to diffuse the situation.

Bypolls to 15 Assembly seats record 50-70% turnout

Lucknow: A voter turnout ranging from 50 to 70 per cent was recorded in the bypolls to 15 Assembly seats spread across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Uttarakhand on Wednesday amid stray incidents of violence and complaints of irregularities against police officials and misuse of government machinery. Polling was held in Katehari, Karhal, Meerapur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan, Sisamau, Khair, Phulpur and Kundarki seats in Uttar Pradesh, Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal (SC) and Barnala constituencies in Punjab, Palakkad in Kerala and Kedarnath seat in Uttarakhand. While the polling percentage in Kerala was 70.51, it was 63 in Punjab, 57.64 in Uttarakhand and 49.3 in Uttar Pradesh. The final figures are likely to change. Sporadic incidents were reported from Uttar Pradesh. In a post on X, Akhilesh Yadav said, All police officers who are checking voter cards and Aadhaar IDs should be immediately suspended on the basis of video evidence. Police have no right to check Aadhaar ID cards or identity cards. Acting on complaints by SP president Akhilesh Yadav, the Election Commission ordered suspension of five police personnel in Uttar Pradesh violating its guidelines on checking of voters and stopping them from casting votes. An incident of stone pelting was reported in Kakroli village during voting for the Meerapur Assembly bypoll following a confrontation between two groups. Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) candidate Mithlesh Pal claimed that she was informed about people from outside the constituency being called in for bogus voting. These people have been accommodated in Madrasas and schools, she alleged. Pal also claimed that bogus voting was being done by women in burqa. In Punjab, a minor clash took place between the AAP and Congress supporters at Dera Pathana village in the Dera Baba Nanak segment.

UP bypolls: 49.71% voter turnout recorded, SP accuses BJP of 'manipulating' voters

LUCKNOW: The by-poll to nine assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh witnessed a moderate 49.71 per cent voters turn out to seal the fate of 90 candidates, including 11 women, on Wednesday. According to the information shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Kundarki assembly segment in Moradabad district recorded the highest voter turnout of 57.32 per cent voter turnout, while the Ghaziabad (Sadar) seat witnessed the lowest at 33.03 per cent. Till 5 pm, Meerapur seat in Muzaffarngar, where a BJP candidate was contesting on RLD symbol, registered 57.02 per cent turnout, Katehari in Ambedkar Nagar recorded 56.69 per cent, Karhal in Mainpuri registered 53.92 per cent, Majhawan in Mirzapur registered 50.41 per cent, Sisamau in Kanpur recorded 49.03 per cent and Phulpur in Prayagraj recorded 43.43 per cent turnout. The bypoll, necessitated by the election of sitting MLAs to Lok Sabha in 2024 general election, had to take place in 10 assembly constituencies but the Milkipur Assembly segment in Ayodhya district was put on hold by the Election Commission of India (ECI) as it is caught in litigation, pertaining to 2022 assembly election. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa stated that five policemen, including two each in Kanpur and Muzaffarnagar and one in Moradabad, were suspended for failing to execute their duties properly during polls. During the voting, the Samajwadi Party accused UP police of deterring voters, with visuals showing voters in Meerapur and Kundarki assembly constituencies being refused to cast their vote despite having valid ID cards and slips. Policemen were reportedly seen verifying voting slips and IDs, sparking protests against alleged voting malpractices, following which the Kanpur Police Commissionerate suspended officers who obstructed voters through unwarranted ID checks. Similarly, the SP Moradabad also informed the public through social media that action had been taken against errant officers. Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav accused the ruling BJP of misusing administrative machinery to secure a win in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly bypolls hrough manipulation and intimidating the voters. He mentioned that his party has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) regarding irregularities in several constituencies. An incident of stone-pelting occurred in Kakroli village during Meerapur assembly bypoll, following a confrontation between two groups. Senior Superintendent of Police Abhishek Singh told the media persons that the police arrived at the scene and used mild force to disperse the crowd.

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UP bypolls: EC suspends cop, SP accuses police of deterring voters; BJP seeks ID check for burqa-clad women

The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday ordered the suspension of a police personnel for violating guidelines on voter ID checks during the Uttar Pradesh bypolls. This follows serious allegations from both the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding voter suppression and irregularities at polling stations. The Samajwadi Party accused police personnel of preventing voters from casting their ballots, particularly in areas like Muzaffarnagar. SP president Akhilesh Yadav urged the EC and the Supreme Court to intervene, calling for immediate action against those responsible for voter suppression based on video evidence. In his post, Yadav urged, All police officers who are checking voter cards and Aadhaar IDs should be immediately suspended on the basis of video evidence. He also emphasized that police have no right to check Aadhaar or identity cards, stating that only polling officers are permitted to do so. - , : - - - - pic.twitter.com/4Qddtlgc19 Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) November 20, 2024 SP candidate Sumbul Rana, who was campaigning in Muzaffarnagar, accused police personnel of harassing voters and blocking their participation in the election. We are going from village to village, people are being harassed and are not being allowed to vote. Police officers are troubling people, telling them that they cannot vote, Rana claimed. She added that in areas like Nayagaon, Nagla Buzuk, and Sambalheda, voters were repeatedly asked for multiple IDs, even when they presented the required documentation. Rana further alleged that complaints were being raised but were not being addressed by the authorities. Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) candidate Mithlesh Pal claimed that people from outside Meerapur constituency were being brought in for ogus voting and were being accommodated in madrassas and schools. Pal also alleged that women in burqas were being used for such activities. Body of woman found in sack in UP's Karhal, family claims political motive behind crime Pal defended the police's actions in checking voter IDs, saying it was necessary to prevent bogus voting. All this is happening because of the flexible attitude of police. We have made a complaint but police are unable to do anything at the moment, she added. In contrast, the BJP raised concerns about burqa-clad women voters, claiming that their faces did not match the photos on their identity cards. BJP spokesperson Manish Shukla alleged that the Samajwadi Party, fearing defeat in the bypolls, had enlisted external disruptive elements in the voting areas. According to several media reports, the faces of women wearing burqas are not matching with their identity cards, Shukla said. The BJP appealed to the EC and local administration to ensure strict enforcement of voter ID checks to prevent any fraudulent voting. The SP's media cell also highlighted alleged poll code violations, particularly at the Kundarki seat in Moradabad. The party claimed that its agents were not allowed near the polling stations, which the district administration dismissed as unfounded. Moradabad District Magistrate Anuj Singh confirmed that no irregularities had been found after verifying the complaints, stating that voting was proceeding smoothly with adequate security. In Kanpur, SP candidate Naseem Solanki also raised concerns about biased behavior by the administration, citing complaints from party voters about being treated unfairly. Meanwhile, tensions escalated in Kakroli village during voting for the Meerapur assembly bypoll on Wednesday when two groups clashed, hurling stones at each other. The cause of the confrontation was not immediately clear. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abhishek Singh confirmed that police intervened promptly, dispersing the crowd using mild force. The situation was brought under control and voting continues peacefully, Singh said. AIMIM candidate Mohammad Arshad alleged that voter turnout in Kakroli was low because police were preventing people from leaving their homes. He accused the police of harassing voters and likened their actions to enemies of the people. Arshad further claimed that AIMIM workers were being detained by the police. According to Election Commission data, 26.18% polling was recorded in Meerapur by 11 am. Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Sumbul Rana also alleged that police were harassing voters under the guise of checking their IDs to stop them from voting. Voting is currently underway for nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, including in constituencies like Katehari, Karhal, Ghaziabad, Sisamau, and others. Polling began at 7 am and will continue until 5 pm, with votes to be counted on November 23. The election authorities have urged the public to report any violations or concerns immediately. (With inputs from PTI)

UP bypolls: 31.21 pc turnout at 1 pm in 9 assembly seats

Lucknow: Voting for bypolls in nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh picked up pace after a sluggish start, with over 31 per cent voters turning up to exercise their franchise by 1 pm on Wednesday.Voting started at 7 am in Katehari, Karhal, Mirapur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan, Sisamau, Khair, Phulpur and Kundarki seats and will end at 5 pm. According to the Election Commission's update at 1 am, the average voting across the seats stood at 31.21 per cent. The EC update showed the following voter turnout: Ghaziabad (20.92 per cent), Katehari (24.28 per cent), Khair (28.80 per cent), Kundarki (41.01 per cent), Karhal (32.29 per cent), Majhawan (31.68 per cent), Meerapur (36.77 per cent), Phulpur (26.67 per cent), Sisamau (28.50 per cent). The elderly, young and even physically-challenged people were seen at polling stations since morning. Apne dil ke hisaab se vote kiya hai (I've voted as per my wish), a burqa-clad woman told reporters outside a polling booth in Karhal. Another woman accompanying her said, Karobar sahi se chale. Kaam-dhandhe nahi chal rahe, mehngai hai, naukri nahi hai jis wajah se pareshani hai. (Business is not running fine, there is inflation and unemployment because of which there are problems). Standing in queue at a poll station in Phulpur, a middle-aged man, said he had issues of development on his mind, while another asserted law and order was a key issue in the state. Meanwhile, the Election Commission, acting on complaints by Samajwadi Party, has ordered the suspension of police personnel for violating its guidelines on checking of voters and stopping them from casting votes in the bypolls. Samajwadi Party claimed that in some places police personnel were checking the IDs of people and deterring them from voting. The BJP has also sought the intervention of the EC for checking identity of burqa-wearing women voters, claiming their IDs did not match with their faces. While eight seats fell vacant following the incumbent MLAs' election to the Lok Sabha, polling in Sisamau is being conducted due to Samajwadi Party lawmaker Irfan Solanki's disqualification from the assembly after his conviction in a criminal case. This is the first electoral contest in the state after the Lok Sabha polls. The Congress is not contesting these bypolls and has lent support to the Samajwadi Party, its INDIA bloc ally. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is contesting on all nine seats solo. According to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), more than 34.35 lakh voters -- of whom 15.88 lakh are women -- are eligible to exercise their franchise. Ninety candidates are in the fray for the bypolls. Ghaziabad has the most candidates in the fray with 14, followed by Khair and Sisamau with five each. Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has fielded candidates from Ghaziabad, Kundarki and Mirapur while the Chandrashekhar Azad-led Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) is contesting on all seats except Sisamau. The results of the bypolls, however, will not have any impact on the 403-member Uttar Pradesh Assembly. At present, the BJP has 251 members in the House, followed by the Samajwadi Party's 105. BJP allies Apna Dal (Sonelal) has 13 MLAs, the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) eight, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) six and the NISHAD party five. The Congress and the Jansatta Dal (Loktantrik) have two MLAs each and the BSP has one. In the 2022 assembly polls, the Samajwadi Party won from Sisamau, Katehari, Karhal and Kundarki while the Phulpur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan and Khair seats were bagged by the BJP. The Meerapur seat was won by the RLD, then an ally of the Samajwadi Party. It has since become a member of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.

UP bypolls: SP accuses cops of deterring voters, BJP doubts identity of burqa-clad women

Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party on Wednesday accused police personnel of deterring dome people from casting votes in Uttar Pradesh where bypolls are underway, while the BJP alleged that the faces of some burqa-clad women voters are not matching with their IDs. Both the SP and the BJP called for the Election Commission (EC) to intervene. SP president Akhilesh Yadav urged the Supreme Court and the EC to take immediate cognisance of alleged voter suppression based on video evidence, take punitive action and ensure fair elections. The party requested the EC earlier to issue instructions that on polling day, police officers are not allowed to check the ID of voters, only polling officers are permitted to do so. In a post on X, Yadav said, All police officers who are checking voter cards and Aadhaar IDs should be immediately suspended on the basis of video evidence. Police have no right to check Aadhaar ID cards or identity cards, Yadav said. He shared a video of party candidate Sumbul Rana from Meerapur in Muzaffarnagar district, accusing police personnel of trying to deter people from voting. We are going from village to village, people are being harassed and are not being allowed to vote. Police officers are troubling people, telling them that they cannot vote. They are asking for one ID, and then asking for another ID. They are checking all IDs, but still, people are not being allowed to cast their votes, she told reporters. Rana claimed that such complaints were coming from Nayagaon, Nagla Buzuk, Sambalheda, and other areas in the constituency. We are raising complaints but officers are not checking it, she alleged. Countering the opposition party's claims, BJP spokesperson Manish Shukla said the Samajwadi Party and Akhilesh Yadav are scared of losing in the ongoing bypolls in Uttar Pradesh. The Samajwadi Party has lost trust in the voters. That is why they have gathered external disruptive elements in the bypoll areas. According to several media reports, the faces of women wearing burqas are not matching with their identity cards, Shukla said. The BJP appeals to the EC and the administration to ensure that voting is not allowed without matching the identity cards and that the EC's instructions are strictly followed, he added. On social media platform X, SP's media cell also highlighted alleged poll code violations at some locations, including the Kundarki seat in Moradabad. It said that the party's agents were not being allowed near the polling stations. Moradabad DM Anuj Singh said there were reports from a party alleging ogus voting in Bikanpur and claims that the administration has not allowed their agents. We got these claims verified, I myself spoke to the polling officer in Bikanpur and found that voting is underway smoothly and no voter is facing any problem. There is adequate security presence also, Singh added. In Kanpur, SP candidate Naseem Solanki alleged her party voters were complaining of foul play by the administration, and alleging iased behaviour by the administration. Voting for bypolls is underway in Katehari, Karhal, Mirapur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan, Sisamau, Khair, Phulpur and Kundarki assembly seats. Polling began at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm. Votes will be counted on November 23.

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UP Bypolls: Adityanath Tells People To Vote On Development, Constitution Akhilesh's Focus

Voting is underway in Meerapur, Ghaziabad, Kundarki, Khair, Karhal, Sisamau, Katehari, Majhawan, and Phulpur.

UP bypolls: Voting underway in nine Assembly seats

Lucknow: Nearly 10 per cent of the voters exercised their franchise in the first two hours of polling across nine assembly seats of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. Voting started at 7 am in Katehari, Karhal, Mirapur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan, Sisamau, Khair, Phulpur and Kundarki seats and will end at 5 pm. According to the Election Commission's update at 9 am, the average voting across the seats stood at 9.67 per cent. Another EC update at 9.30 am showed the voter turnout as Ghaziabad (5.36 per cent), Katehari (11.48 per cent), Khair (9.03 per cent), Kundarki (13.59 per cent), Karhal (9.67 per cent), Majhawan (10.55 per cent), Meerapur (13.01 per cent), Phulpur (8.83 per cent), Sisamau (5.73 per cent). Elderly, young and even physically-challenged people were seen at polling stations since morning. Apne dil ke hisaab se vote Kiya hai (I've voted as per my wish), a burqa-clad woman told reporters outside a polling booth in Karhal. Another woman accompanying her said, Karobar sahi se chale. Kaam-dhandhe nahi chal rahe, mehngai hai, naukri nahi hai jis wajah se pareshani hai. (Business is not running fine, there is inflation and unemployment because of which there are problems). Standing in queue at a poll station in Phulpur, a middle-aged man said he had issues of development on his mind, while another asserted law and order was a key issue in the state. While eight seats fell vacant following the incumbent MLAs' election to the Lok Sabha, polling in Sisamau is being conducted due to Samajwadi Party lawmaker Irfan Solanki's disqualification from the assembly after his conviction in a criminal case. This is the first electoral contest in the state after the Lok Sabha polls. The Congress is not contesting these bypolls and has lent support to the Samajwadi Party, its INDIA bloc ally. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is contesting on all nine seats solo. According to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), more than 34.35 lakh voters -- of whom 15.88 lakh are women -- are eligible to exercise their franchise. Ninety candidates are in the fray for the bypolls. Ghaziabad has the most candidates in the fray with 14, followed by Khair and Sisamau with five each. Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has fielded candidates from Ghaziabad, Kundarki and Mirapur while the Chandrashekhar Azad-led Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) is contesting on all seats except Sisamau. The results of the bypolls, however, will not have any impact on the 403-member Uttar Pradesh Assembly. At present, the BJP has 251 members in the House, followed by the Samajwadi Party's 105. BJP allies Apna Dal (Sonelal) has 13 MLAs, the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) eight, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) six and the NISHAD party five. The Congress and the Jansatta Dal (Loktantrik) have two MLAs each and the BSP has one. In the 2022 assembly polls, the Samajwadi Party won from Sisamau, Katehari, Karhal and Kundarki while the Phulpur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan and Khair seats were bagged by the BJP. The Mirapur seat was won by the RLD, then an ally of the Samajwadi Party. It has since become a member of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.

Bypolls in 15 assembly seats across 4 states tomorrow

Bypolls will be held on Wednesday in 15 assembly seats spread across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Uttarakhand. The bypolls, however, will not have any direct impact on the respective legislative assemblies. The results will be declared on November 23. In Uttar Pradesh, polling will be held in Katehari, Karhal, Meerapur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan, Sisamau, Khair, Phulpur and Kundarki. Ninety candidates are in the fray in these seats with the maximum of 14 in Ghaziabad. This will be the first electoral test of the INDIA bloc as well as the NDA in the politically-crucial state after the Lok Sabha elections. In Punjab, bypolls will be held in four assembly seats - Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal (SC) and Barnala. The bypolls were necessitated after MLAs representing them were elected to the Lok Sabha. Polling will also be held for the Palakkad seat in Kerala and Kedarnath in Uttarakhand.

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Real Estate Prices in NCR See Dramatic Rise, Noida Tops the List

The real estate market in the National Capital Region (NCR) has experienced a dramatic surge in property prices over the last five years. A recent report reveals that the average prices of new residential projects in key areas such as Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad have seen a substantial increase. Noida stands out with the highest growth, witnessing a 152% rise in property rates, from Rs,5,910 per sq ft in 2019 to Rs,14,946 per sq ft by September 2024. Ghaziabad follows with a 139% increase, moving from Rs,3,691 per sq ft to Rs,8,823 per sq ft during the same period. In Gurugram, prices have climbed by 135%, rising from Rs,8,299 per sq ft in 2019 to Rs,19,535 per sq ft in 2024. Greater Noida also saw a 121% rise, with prices going from Rs,3,900 per sq ft to Rs,8,601 per sq ft. Factors Behind the Price Hike Infrastructure Growth: A significant factor contributing to the real estate boom in the NCR is extensive infrastructure development. Major projects such as the upcoming Noida International Airport, the Dwarka Expressway, the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, and the expanding Metro network have enhanced connectivity, making the region more accessible and attractive for property buyers. In addition, the Rapid Rail project is expected to make commuting more convenient. Impact of COVID-19: The pandemic influenced a shift in investment behavior, with many preferring real estate as a safer asset. This shift sustained a strong demand for property, even as prices surged. High Demand: Both end-users and investors are showing strong interest in the NCR real estate market, driving up prices. Limited Availability: A restricted supply of land, coupled with strict regulations, has limited the number of available properties, leading to a price increase. Changing Buyer Preferences: There is a growing trend among homebuyers seeking larger and more luxurious properties, which has boosted demand for premium and high-end housing. Samir Jasuja, Founder and CEO of PropEquity, emphasized that the NCR is undergoing a remarkable transformation. The region is experiencing an infrastructural evolution with developments like Noida International Airport, Dwarka Expressway, the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, and Metro expansions, boosting the entire real estate sector, he said. Shiwang Suraj, founder of a property consultancy in Gurugram, noted that the returns on real estate investments have outperformed other financial assets. He added, Demand remains robust even at higher price levels, as reflected in the quicker turnaround time for property sales. Abhishek Trehan, Executive Director of Trehan Iris, highlighted the region's growing popularity. The significant rise in housing prices across NCR since 2019 shows the area's increasing appeal and the dynamic nature of the real estate market, he said. We are seeing more homebuyers focused on long-term investments in well-connected and developed areas within Delhi NCR. Arjun Nanda, Founder & CEO of a real estate consultancy, Your Home, pointed out that key infrastructure projects like the Dwarka Expressway have significantly boosted demand and property values. While housing prices have adjusted to reflect higher land and construction costs, we anticipate a future with more stable or moderate price growth, he said. Tata Power Partners with Noida International Airport for Rs 550 Cr Renewable Energy Deal Gold and Silver Prices See Sudden Drop: What's Behind the Fall? Gold Prices Drop Following US Election Results, Silver Also Declines

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UP Dy CM Maurya terms 'batenge toh katenge' slogan a call for unity

LUCKNOW: A day after evading questions on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'batenge toh katenge' slogan, his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday described it as a call for unity and asked why was the opposition having a stomach ache over the slogan. The slogan, frequently used by Adityanath on the campaign trail, has united the opposition in its condemnation ahead of the November 20 bypolls, claiming that it has communal overtones. The clear message of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the slogans -- 'If we stay united, we will be safe, if we divide, we will be cut' -- that emerged from their speeches is a symbol of the unity and determination for all workers. There are no differences of opinion in the BJP, nor there was, nor will there will be, Maurya said in a post in Hindi on X. This slogan comes straight from the hearts of party workers like me. The BJP's slogan is 'If we stay united, we will be safe',' he added. Taking potshots at the opposition parties, the deputy chief minister asked why was the Samajwadi Party, Congress and the Bahujan Samaj Party having stomach aches due to this unity? If the pain is unbearable, get it treated, take medicines, he added. This is not UP: Ajit Pawar opposes 'batenge toh katenge'; Fadnavis links stance to 'past anti-Hindu ideologies' A day earlier, Maurya had created flutters in the political circles of Uttar Pradesh by refusing to comment on Adityanath's atenge toh katenge slogan, saying questions about it should be directed to the chief minister. On Sunday, sharpened his attacks at the main opposition Samajwadi Party over its PDA (Pichda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) pitch. We have to respond to the fake PDA abuses spread by the Samajwadi Party and its chief Akhilesh Yadav in the same way Lord Krishna replied to Shishupal. In 2024, the Cycle (SP's poll symbol) has to be punctured by making the lotus bloom so that the polls deposits of SP candidates are forfeited. The Samajwadi Party has to be turned into a 'samaaptvaadi' party by deepening the wounds of the crushing defeats it faced in 2014, 2017, 2019, and 2022 (elections), he said in a post in Hindi on X. Bypolls to nine assembly seats -- Katehari in Ambedkar Nagar, Karhal in Mainpuri, Meerapur in Muzaffarnagar, Ghaziabad, Majhawan in Mirzapur, Sisamau in Kanpur City, Khair in Aligarh, Phulpur in Prayagraj and Kundarki in Moradabad -- will be held on November 20. Eight of these seats fell vacant after their MLAs were elected as Lok Sabha MPs, while the bypoll on the Sisamau seat has been necessitated due to the disqualification of SP MLA Irfan Solanki, who was convicted in a criminal case. The Congress is not contesting the bypolls and is supporting its INDIA bloc partner Samajwadi Party. Kharge counters 'batenge, katenge' slogan, says many Congress leaders died for country's unity

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The Allahabad High Court has stayed the order of Family Court, Ghaziabad to give allowance to the wife till further orders. A Single Bench of Justice Manjive Shukla passed this order while hearing a petition filed by Anuj Tyagi. Counsel appearing for the revisionist has argued that Opposite Party No 2 (petitioners wife) had admitted [] The post Allahabad High Court stays family court order to give allowance to wife appeared first on India Legal .

No-drone zone, traffic diversions for CMs roadshow in Ghaziabad today

Bride calls off wedding over Rs 30 lakh dowry demand in Agra

In Agra, a bride called off her wedding after the groom demanded a dowry of Rs 30 lakh, insisting he would not perform the main wedding rituals unless the amount was paid. Ravi Kumar, a police constable stationed in Agra, was arrested after a complaint was filed by the brides father, a sub-inspector in Ghaziabad. The demand reportedly occurred shortly after the grooms party arrived and the garland exchange (varmala) ceremony was performed. When the brides family expressed their inability to meet such a demand, tensions flared and an argument ensued between the two families. Disillusioned by the groom's actions, the bride refused to proceed with the marriage, calling it unacceptable. Khandauli SHO Rakesh Singh Chauhan confirmed that a case had been filed under Section 352 (intentional insult) and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Kumar was arrested, but later released on bail after receiving a notice. A relative of the bride revealed that the brides father had already spent substantial amounts on the wedding, including household goods and appliances worth several lakhs, but the grooms additional demand for Rs 30 lakh in cash on the wedding night proved to be the breaking point.

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Delhi continues to grapple with worsening air quality as authorities struggle to control damage by imposing restrictions under the third stage of GRAP, which will come into force on Friday at 8 am. Under the third stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), all inter-state buses from NCR states -- except electric vehicles, CNG vehicles and BS-VI diesel buses -- will be prohibited from entering Delhi. There is also a ban on construction and demolition activities and mining-related activities. Any violation will attract a fine of Rs 20,000. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said there is a strict ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel (four-wheelers) in the national capital and neighbouring Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar. Though less-polluting construction activities are permitted, those will be subjected to strict compliance with the C&D Waste Management Rules. GNCTD (Delhi government) will impose strict restrictions on plying of Delhi-registered diesel operated Medium Goods Vehicles (MGVs), of BS-III standards or below, in Delhi, except those carrying essential commodities/providing essential services, the order stated. There will also be exemptions for construction works for railway and metro rail projects, airports and interstate bus terminals, national security or defence-related projects, healthcare facilities, hospitals, and public infrastructure projects like highway work. The Delhi government has also decided to switch to online classes for students until class 5. The government will also have to undertake more mechanised sweeping of roads, daily water sprinkling along with dust suppressants and proper disposal of collected dust in landfills. This comes as the city's 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI), recorded at 4 pm every day, stood at 424 on Thursday, up from 418 the previous day. On Friday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Anand Vihar area dips into the 'Severe' category. AQI in Anand Vihar is at 441 Meanwhile, the decision has come as a blow to truck drivers, who cited the ban will affect their livelihood. We are going to face a lot of problems related to livelihood if our vehicles won't be allowed to enter Delhi. How are we going to bear the extra expenses? Each of us has EMIs to pay for our vehicles, a truck driver told ANI.

SP looks to breach saffron fort in Ghaziabad

In the upcoming Ghaziabad by-election, the Samajwadi Party (SP) is aiming to secure its first-ever victory in the BJP stronghold. The SP has fielded a Jatav candidate, recognizing the significant influence of SC voters in this predominantly urban constituency. The BJP, on the other hand, has chosen a chartered accountant as its candidate.

Delhi air pollution: Flights, trains delayed due to fog

New Delhi: With air pollution reaching alarming levels, the Central pollution watchdog has announced the enforcement of stringent curbs under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR from 8 am on Friday, November 15. Flights and train services, meanwhile, were also disrupted on Thursday as a thick blanket of fog covered parts of Delhi for the second consecutive day, with the air quality index still remaining in the severe category. Under GRAP-3, all inter-state buses from the NCR states except electric vehicles, CNG vehicles and BS-VI diesel buses will be prohibited from entering Delhi, alongside a stringent ban on construction and demolition activities, suspension of mining-related activities and daily water sprinkling on major roads. All schools have been told that classes up to Class 5 must switch from physical to online mode till further orders. While the third stage of the anti-pollution measure is in effect, there would also be restrictions on the plying of BS-lll petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles in Delhi and the districts of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar. On Thursday, about 400 flights, 257 departures and 139 arrivals, at Delhi airport experienced delays due to the low visibility. While the arrival n Turn to Page 4 delays averaged 17 minutes, departures reportedly faced a more substantial average delay of more than 50 minutes, as reported by a flight-tracking website. Delhi airport had also issued an advisory for passengers in the morning, alerting them of low visibility. Low visibility procedures in progress at Delhi Airport. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information, Delhi airport wrote in a post on X. Many long-distance trains heading to Delhi were delayed by several hours, causing considerable inconvenience to passengers. Departure time for these trains were also rescheduled. Local trains faced delays ranging from 30 to 90 minutes, further complicating the daily commute for office-goers in the city. Meanwhile, Delhi Metro also announced that it will be inducting 20 extra trips after GRAP- 3 restrictions. The GRAP for Delhi-NCR is divided into four stages of air quality: Stage 1 for poor AQI ranging between 201 and 300; Stage 2 for very poor AQI of 301-400; Stage 3 for severe AQI of 401-450; and Stage 4 for severe plus AQI (more than 450). The decision to implement GRAP-3 was taken by the Commission for Air Quality Management as Delhi's air quality remained in the severe category for the second consecutive day on Thursday with the AQI reaching 428 in the morning hours. Of 39 monitoring stations in Delhi, 32 recorded air quality in the severe category, with readings above 400. These stations include Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, IGI Airport, ITO, Mandir Marg, North Campus, Patparganj, Punjabi Bagh, and Pusa, among others. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court agreed to urgently list on November 18 a plea seeking enforcement of measures to check pollution in the national capital after it was told that Delhi should not become the most polluted city in the world. A bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih agreed to list the matter after senior advocate Aprajita Singh, who has been appointed as amicus curiae, requested for urgent hearing looking at the prevailing situation in Delhi. Since yesterday we have been in severe mode. Just to avoid this situation, this court has asked them to take preemptive action. They have not done anything. We should not become the most polluted city in the world, Ms Singh told the bench. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai had said during a press conference that GRAP-3 would not be imposed yet as the situation was expected to improve from Friday. But he stressed that the Delhi government would strictly implement GRAP-2 measures to prevent further deterioration of air quality. We will review all current action plans and campaigns and enhance enforcement efforts to prevent pollution levels from reaching emergency levels, he added. Mr Rai attributed the worsening conditions to a combination of calm winds and a drop in temperature. Citing studies, he said contributions from surrounding areas play a significant role in Delhi's pollution levels, with 30 per cent of the pollution originating from local sources and 34 per cent coming from the National Capital Region.

Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP 3 Measures To Be Imposed From Nov 15; What Are The Restrictions?

GRAP 3 air pollution control measures to be imposed in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad as AQI plummets even further in Delhi NCR.

Nazrana by Radisson Blu, Kaushambi Hosts Awareness Session on Safe Touch for Children at Khushi Foundation

About Radisson Blu Kaushambi Delhi NCR Strategically located near NH-24 and in close proximity to Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad, Radisson Blu Kaushambi Delhi NCR offers a perfect blend of luxury and convenience. With 147 elegantly designed rooms and suites, the hotel boasts diverse dining options, including the renowned multi-cuisine restaurant - Sultan, Delhi NCR's First Microbrewery in a Five-Star Deluxe Hotel - Brewhouse Microbrewery, and a north-Indian speciality restaurant - The Great Kabab Factory. Guests can enjoy top-notch amenities like a fitness center, pool, LOOKS (Unisex Salon) and the luxurious Elixir Spa. The hotel also features state-of-the-art event spaces, accommodating up to 3,000 guests, making it an ideal choice for weddings, conferences, and private events.

Delhi Covered In Thick Smog As Air Quality Remains In Severe Category, AQI At 432

Delhis neighbouring cities also recorded bad air quality on Thursday. Ghaziabad choked with an AQI of 378, Noida at 372 and Gurugram at 372.

Delhi: School student sexually assaulted in school bus in Anand Vihar

The private school filed a complaint and the statement of the parents regarding the incident that happened when the girl was heading to her home in Indira Puram in Ghaziabad

Mohanlal Sons opens its showroom in Ghaziabad

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 13: Mohanlal Sons announced the grand opening of its newest store at North India Mall, (Shipra) Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, here today. The store houses iconic and exquisite garments including kurtas, pathanis, Nehru jackets, bandhgalas, Tuxedos, handpicked accessories all under one roof! With a legacy of over 143 years, the clothing giant has completely reinvented mens and kids clothing and has become a one-stop store for festive wear. Designing outfits for Presidents, Prime Ministers, Chief Justices, National Award [] The post Mohanlal Sons opens its showroom in Ghaziabad appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Delhi-NCR engulfed in dense smog; AQI exceeds 400 mark

New Delhi: A thick blanket of smog enveloped Delhi and neighboring areas of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad on Wednesday morning, pushing air quality levels to the severe category and causing significant disruptions to air travel. The dense fog, which began to form around 5:30 am, led to poor visibility at Indira Gandhi International Airport, [] The post Delhi-NCR engulfed in dense smog; AQI exceeds 400 mark appeared first on Northlines .

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad's AQI hit scary levels: Check figures here

Delhi and the NCR region are engulfed in a thick blanket of smog. The air quality has reached 'Very Poor' levels, posing health risks. Anand Vihar, Punjabi Bagh, and Ashok Vihar are among the worst-hit areas in Delhi. Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad are also experiencing unhealthy air quality. Residents are advised to take precautions and limit outdoor exposure.

Nedumbassery organ trafficking case: NIA identifies three recipients

KOCHI: The NIA probing the Nedumbassery organ trafficking case has identified some of the recipients who travelled to Iran for kidney transplantation. NIA has turned these identified recipients and donors as witnesses in the case after the probe revealed that the accused told them that organ donation and transplantation were legal in Iran, and promised them substantial amounts of money for donating organs. Operations of the racket came to light after the arrest of a youth at Kochi airport in May this year. On May 18, officials of the Bureau of Immigration at the airport intercepted Sabith Korukulath, a resident of Valappad in Thrissur, on suspicion that he was involved in organ trade. An investigation revealed that Sabith worked for a gang under Ernakulam native Madhu Jayakumar. Madhu is still holed up in Iran. Madhus friend Sajith Shyam, of Kalamassery, and Vijayawada native Bellamkonda Ram Prasad were later arrested by the police. The NIA took over the probe on July 1, and filed a chargesheet against four accused persons. During the probe, NIA identified some of the donors and recipients who were approached by the racket. As per the chargesheet filed by NIA, the racket identified gullible youth with financial constraints from Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and other states. Members of the racket would obtain the youths consent by promising money. The donors were trafficked to Iran where their organs were harvested after collecting huge amounts of money from recipients from New Delhi, Jammu and Ghaziabad, among others, the probe revealed. The recipients were charged up to `50 lakh by the accused. NIA found that recipients belonged to higher strata of society and travelled to Iran to undergo organ transplantation. In September, the Kerala High Court granted bail to Sajith Shyam, the second accused. Following this, Bellamkonda approached the NIA Court in Kochi with a bail plea claiming that charges against him were similar to that of Sajith. When the court considered the bail petition, NIA produced certain documents, including WhatsApp chats of the accused with others, revealing that he was actively involved in organ trafficking. The NIA also retrieved several pieces of digital evidence from the mobile phone of Sajith. These included medical records, lab tests done by donors, their flight tickets to Iran as well as details about kidney transplant packages at hospitals in Iran. Considering the evidence, the court had dismissed Bellamkondas bail petition, stating: Perusal of the data collected by the investigating agency, produced in a closed envelope, would clearly indicate that the petitioner is actively involved in organ trafficking and hence it prima facie appears that he is part of a huge racket involved in organ trafficking. Gullible youths targeted As per the chargesheet filed by the NIA, the racket identified gullible youth with financial constraints and obtained their consent by promising huge amounts of money The donors were trafficked to Iran where their organs were harvested after collecting up to J50 lakh from various recipients The NIA found that recipients belonged to higher strata of society and travelled to Iran to undergo organ transplantation

Delhi-NCR Pollution News | Toxic Air Engulfs Delhi-NCR | Air Quality Index hits Alarming Levels

Delhi-NCR Pollution News | Toxic Air Engulfs Delhi-NCR | Air Quality Index hits Alarming LevelsA thick layer of smog engulfed Delhi and surrounding areas of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad on Wednesday morning.Delhi's air quality index was in the 'very poor' category, while that of Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad were in the 'Poor' category. Toxic Air Engulfs Delhi-NCR, Air Quality Index hits Alarming Levels

Thick Smog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Air Quality Index Crosses 400-Mark

A dense layer of smog enveloped Delhi and surrounding regions of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad on Wednesday morning.

Dense Smog Envelops Delhi-NCR As AQI Breaches 400-Mark

A dense layer of smog enveloped Delhi and surrounding regions of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad on Wednesday morning.

Lawyers protest outside Ghaziabad DM office, block road too for 2 hours

UP: 3 Killed After Car Rams Into Truck On Agra-Lucknow Expressway

Police said the three men were going to Bihars Gaya from Ghaziabad when their car rammed into a parked trailer truck from behind

Three killed after car rams into truck on Agra-Lucknow Expressway

UNNAO: Three men died after their car rammed into a stationary trailer truck on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway here on Sunday, police said. The accident happened near Matiyari village at around 7:30 am, Hasanganj SHO Chandrakant Mishra said. Sanjay Kumar Singh, (50), Gaurav Kumar (35) and Saurabh Kumar (30) were going to Bihar's Gaya from Ghaziabad when their car rammed into a parked trailer truck from behind, he said. The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority personnel rescued the three men and immediately sent them to Lucknow's Lokbandhu Hospital, where they were declared dead, the police said. Five dead, 24 injured as tempo traveller collides with stationary vehicle on Agra-Lucknow Expressway

Allahabad High Court grants bail to murder accused Ghaziabad councillor

The Allahabad High Court has granted conditional bail to Ghaziabad councillor Sonu Baghel alias Sunil, who has been accused of murder, criminal conspiracy, attempt to murder and other crimes. A Single Bench of Justice Ajay Bhanot passed this order while hearing a Criminal Misc Bail Application filed by Sonu Baghel Alias Sunil. By means of [] The post Allahabad High Court grants bail to murder accused Ghaziabad councillor appeared first on India Legal .

Allahabad High Court refuses to intervene against FIR lodged by MP Atul Garg

The Allahabad High Court has refused to intervene in the FIR lodged by MP Atul Garg under insult, conspiracy and IT Act against Congress candidate Dolly Sharma from Ghaziabad Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 elections. The Division Bench of Justice Siddhartha Varma and Justice Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi passed this order while hearing a [] The post Allahabad High Court refuses to intervene against FIR lodged by MP Atul Garg appeared first on India Legal .

Delhi NCR: Traffic advisory issued in Ghaziabad ahead of Chhath Puja 2024, check routes to avoid

The police said that the restrictions will be in effect from 2 pm until late evening on November 7, and from 3 am on November 8.

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A war of words has ensued between the Samajwadi Party chief, Akhilesh Yadav and the Bharatiya Janata Party on the postponement of the date of polling for by election to nine Vidhan Sabha seats. On Monday evening, the Election Commission announced that voting to the nine seats would take place on November 20, instead of November 13. This is the result of multiple representations made to the Commission as the festival of Kartik Poornima falls on November 15- and many parts of the state celebrate the festival through dips in rivers and fairs. Yadav took to X to post, Talenge toh aur bhi bura harenge (If postponed, will lose even more badly). He went on to write that the BJP had deliberately pushed the by poll in Milkipur (Faizabad Lok Sabha) and now this. The BJP was never this weak, he wrote. He further reasoned that many migrants had come back to the state on the occasion of Diwali and chhatt pooja. These would vote against the BJP and the party did not want to risk that. Peoples holidays will be over and they will return without casting their vote, he wrote. To this, BJP spokesperson, Alok Awasthi responded that the Election Commission had taken into account the religious feelings of Hindus and postponed the polling date. Akhilesh Yadav ji does not believe in Hindu faith, tradition and culture. Blinded by vote bank and Muslim appeasementhe is opposing it, Awasthi posted. He further said that Yadavs stance was akin to playing with Hindu sentiments, adding that his stance must be universally condemned. Yadavs contention lacks merit as there had been demands for changing the date of the by polls as devotees start celebrating the festival three days before Kartik Poornima- a day of worship of Lord Brahma. This would especially have impacted the election in Meerpur and Ghaziabad where two prominent fairs are organised every year.

EC defers bypolls in UP, Punjab, Kerala

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued an order on Monday rescheduling the poll date in 14 Assembly constituencies in three states -- Kerala, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh -- to November 20 following large-scale social, cultural and religious engagements of people from various communities. The by-elections were earlier scheduled for November 13. According to the EC order, the Assembly constituencies, where the polling has been postponed to November 20, include Palakkad in Kerala; Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal, Gidderbaha, Barnala in Punjab; and Meerapur, Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Karhal, Sishamau, Phulpur, Katehari and Majhawan in Uttar Pradesh. Most political parties, including the Congress, BJP, BSP and the RLD and a few other social organisations made representations to the ECI and requested for change in the poll schedule. The Congress in its representation to the ECI highlighted the Kalpathi Rastholsavam festival in Kerala, celebrated from November 13 to 15, which could affect voter participation in the Palakkad assembly constituency. In Punjab, the 555th Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Nanak Dev falls on November 15, with religious events commencing from November 13. Concerns were also raised about the impact of Kartik Purnima, celebrated on November 15, as people in Uttar Pradesh often travel during this period. In the order, the ECI said, Representations have been received from various recognised national and state political parties (including BJP, INC, BSP, RLD) and some social organisations for changing the date of poll in some Assembly constituencies having by-elections on November 13, considering large-scale social, cultural and religious engagements on that day which may cause inconvenience to people, give rise to various logistic issues and may lead to reduced voters participation during the poll. The Commission, having considered these factors and representations, has decided to change the date of poll from 13.11.2024(Wednesday) to 20.11.2024 (Wednesday) in the 14 Assembly Constituencies, it added. The date of counting and completion of poll of the above-mentioned assembly constituencies shall remain unchanged i.e. November 23 (Saturday) & 25 (Monday) respectively, it said. The by-elections can substantially influence the political landscape in these states. In UP, it will be the first test of the Yogi Adityanath government after the Lok Sabha polls in which the BJP yielded massive ground to the opposition Samajwadi Party led by Akhilesh Yadav. In Punjab too, the ruling AAP led by Bhagwant Mann is battling problems within AAP with ministers and MLAs, and even bureaucrats, complaining to the party leadership about the governments alleged failure in procurement of paddy. All four Punjab seats belong to rural areas where the dominant Jat Sikh community may influence the electoral verdict. Experts believe the poll verdict could well become a barometer to gauge the mood of the people. AAP had won 92 of the 117 assembly seats in the 2022 polls. The BJP has 252 MLAs in the 403-member Assembly, while the Opposition INDIA bloc has 109 legislators. Out of the nine constituencies where the by-elections are due, three were with BJP, four with SP and one each with BJP allies. Rival players are deploying caste calculations. The BJP is leaning on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths theme of batenge to katenge (divided we fall) to weave a unifying narrative that transcends caste and communal lines. This catchphrase, a call for Hindu unity, first appeared in Adityanaths campaign speeches in Haryana and has since spread to other poll-bound states like Maharashtra and Jharkhand. The BJP is projecting good governance and improved law & order during Adityanaths rule to win voters. The Akhilesh Yadav-led SP is focusing on its PDA (pichhda, dalit, alpsankhyak) formula, an appeal to the backward classes, SCs and minorities. With a strategic selection of four Muslim, three OBC, and two Dalit candidates across the nine seats, the SP is optimistic.

PCI expresses concern over arrest of Ghaziabad journalist

The PCI said: Shooting the messenger has now become a new normal across the country. We urge the Uttar Pradesh government to sensitise the police personnel with regard to the functioning and workings of the journalists.

UP journalist arrested for publishing story against BJP MP

Ghaziabad: The editor of a local newspaper was arrested for publishing an allegedly defamatory story against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Atul Garg, police said on Monday, November 4. Garg, the BJP MP from Ghaziabad, had on October 6 lodged a police complaint against Congress leader Dolly Sharma for allegedly defaming him while campaigning for 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 .

Ghaziabad courtroom incident: Delhi, UP Bar Councils call for strike today against police assault on lawyers

This decision comes in strong condemnation of the brutal attack on an innocent lawyer in Ghaziabad, allegedly directed by the district judge.

Ghaziabad courtroom clash: Delhi lawyers to strike on November 4

Lawyers and baton-wielding police personnel clashed in a courtroom in Ghaziabad on October 29 after the judge called in the force to remove a group of protesting advocates raising slogans against him

Delhi Lawyers To Keep Shop Shut On Monday Over Ghaziabad Courtroom Clash

Lawyers and baton-wielding police personnel clashed in a courtroom in Ghaziabad on October 29 after the judge called in the force to remove a group of protesting advocates raising slogans against him over a disagreement.

Delhi: Teen shot dead in Shahdara, 3 minors apprehended

Bullets (Photo: Pixabay) Bullets (Photo: Pixabay) New Delhi : A 19-year-old youth was shot dead in Delhi's Shahdara following an altercation over a minor dispute, police said on Sunday.Three juveniles have been apprehended in the case, they said. The incident occurred on Saturday in the Kailash Nagar area. A PCR call reporting a shooting was received at the Gandhi Nagar police station. Teams were rushed to the spot immediately. The victim was identified as Sufian and had suffered serious injuries. He was rushed to Jag Pravesh Hospital where he was declared dead, a police officer said. During the initial investigation, the police found that an argument broke out between Sufian and the accused over a cap. Amidst this, Sufian reportedly slapped two of the accused, who later plotted his murder, the officer said. Police have apprehended three juveniles from different locations in Delhi and Ghaziabad. They recovered a country-made pistol and a scooter from their possession, he said. They are also searching for one more suspect and the mother of one of the accused who reportedly aided in providing the weapon, he added.

NGT orders action against illegal breeding, farming of African catfish in UP

The National Green Tribunal has ordered the Fisheries Department of Uttar Pradesh to take action against alleged illegal breeding of banned African catfish in Ghaziabad. The tribunal emphasized that breeding exotic catfish without approval can cause ecological damage, directing an inspection and necessary steps thereafter.

Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out in Khora area in Ghaziabad; no casualties reported

A fire mounted in Khora area of Ghaziabad prompts evacuation of multiple houses, successfully doused with no casualties reported

UP: Fire breaks out at a factory in Ghaziabad's Sahibabad area

Ghaziabad: A fire broke out in a factory in the Sahibabad area in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on Saturday, according to visuals obtained from the sources. Several teams of fire tenders are present at the spot to douse the blaze. No casualties or injuries have been reported till now. Further details are awaited.

Chocolate rasgulla from Ghaziabad divides internet

A video of chocolate rasgulla has left the internet in splits and has gone viral on Instagram. One of the countrys favourite desserts got a quirky twist thanks to a sweet maker in Ghaziabad. The viral video was posted by food-based content creator duo, Abhimanyu and Mukta. Traditionally devoured as paneer and sugar-based sweet, adding 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 .

Delhiites face problems after Diwali celebrations

Diwali was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, and in the capital Delhi too, people burst firecrackers in large numbers despite the ban on firecrackers. Due to this, thick smoke and haze covered the sky of Delhi this morning, due to which the pollution level has increased significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi has reached a very poor condition, and according to the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board), it may worsen further in the coming days. However, the air condition in other NCR cities like Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Noida remained slightly better. rising pollution levels According to the data, the AQI in some areas of Delhi has reached 317, which falls in the 'very poor' category. Usually, the pollution level in Delhi increases a lot after Diwali, and this time too the situation is the same. In the last 24 hours, the average AQI of Delhi was recorded at 359, whereas last year on Diwali, the AQI was 218 due to favorable weather. This time the pollution level has increased rapidly due to stubble burning, vehicle smoke and firecrackers. Where were more firecrackers burnt Despite the ban, firecrackers were burnt in many areas of Delhi. Especially in the areas of East and West Delhi like Jaunpur, Punjabi Bagh, Burari and East of Kailash, people burst firecrackers in large numbers. On the contrary, the situation was slightly better in Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram, where the AQI was recorded in the 'poor' category. The ban on firecrackers has been in place for five years In view of the increasing pollution in Delhi, the government has completely banned firecrackers for the last five years. This year too, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai had formed 377 enforcement teams before Diwali to control the manufacture, storage and use of firecrackers. Despite this, the ban was violated in some areas, against which legal action has also been said. Officials say that a case can be registered against those violating the ban under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. These areas have the highest pollution Pollution levels remained very high in some areas. Even areas like Anand Vihar, Sonia Vihar, and Bawana recorded AQI above 400, which falls in the dangerous category. Major polluted areas: Anand Vihar 459 Sonia Vihar 467 Bawana 436 Shahdara 402 Alipur 393 AQI levels of previous years Every year the pollution level increases during Diwali, but this year it has reached a more serious state. If we look at the data of the last few years, the AQI was 218 in 2023, whereas this time it went above 330. President Murmu, PM Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah Extend Heart-Full Diwali Greetings CRS: Centre Launches Mobile App for Birth, Death Registration Canada: Former Indian Foreign Secretary Responds to Amit Shah's Inclusion in Khalistani Kill Plot

Smog blankets Delhi as residents defy firecracker ban, air quality drops to very poor

New Delhi: Relentless bursting of firecrackers blanketed Delhi in dense smoke on Thursday, causing severe noise pollution and reducing visibility, as people defied a ban on firecrackers to celebrate Diwali. The city's air quality dropped to the very poor category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 330 at 10 pm. Key areas, including Anand Vihar, saw the AQI plunge into the severe category while PM2.5 concentrations soared, creating hazardous conditions for respiratory health. In contrast to the clearer sky on Diwali last year, when favourable conditions kept the AQI at 218, this year's celebrations returned the city to its notorious pollution levels, a pattern worsened by unfavourable meteorological conditions, stubble burning and vehicular emissions. Although the city government had set up 377 enforcement teams and spread awareness through local associations to ensure compliance with the firecracker ban, neighbourhoods across east and west Delhi reported large-scale flouting of the restrictions. The city's 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 330, up from 307 the previous day. The smog-laden sky brought back memories of the severe pollution in 2020 as the PM2.5 and PM10 levels surged to 145.1 and 272 micrograms per cubic metre respectively at 9 pm. These fine particles, which easily penetrate the respiratory system, pose serious health risks, especially for children, the elderly and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. In an effort to combat the spike in pollution, the Delhi government had enforced a comprehensive ban on firecrackers for the fifth consecutive year, prohibiting their manufacture, storage, sale and use. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai mobilised 377 enforcement teams, working closely with resident welfare associations, market committees and social organisations to ensure compliance. Police teams were deployed to monitor neighbourhoods, with officials warning that legal action would be taken against violators under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for defying government orders. However, reports indicated widespread defiance of the ban across east and west Delhi, with firecrackers lighting up the sky in areas such as Jaunapur, Punjabi Bagh, Burari and East of Kailash. Delhi's surrounding regions, including Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram, fared somewhat better, remaining in the poor AQI category, while Faridabad recorded a relatively moderate AQI of 181. Yet, unfavourable meteorological conditions, paired with emissions from vehicles, local pollution and stubble burning in neighbouring states, exacerbated the smog over Delhi-NCR, a phenomenon that peaks in winter. According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), the highest pollution levels are anticipated in early November as incidents of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana are expected to rise. Over the years, Delhi has seen fluctuations in the air quality on Diwali, recording an AQI of 312 in 2022, 382 in 2021 and 414 in 2020. Despite repeated government efforts to curb the use of firecrackers, the city's air pollution continues to spike during the festival.

Lawyers, cops pitched battle at Ghaziabad court

NEW DELHI: The Ghaziabads District and Sessions Court turned into a battleground following clashes between lawyers and cops over a bail hearing on Tuesday. The clashes broke out when a group of lawyers, pressing for a priority hearing on an anticipatory bail plea, entered into an alteration with District Judge Anil Kumar, who insisted on going by the case list sequence. The judge then called cops to restore order. They used batons to disperse the lawyers who were raising slogans against the judge. While some lawyers were injured, cops claimed that a police outpost was set ablaze by the protesting mob. Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Mishra said cops used minimal force when the lawyers tried to assault the judge. Former Bar Association chief Nahar Singh Yadav submitted a complaint to Allahabad HC.

HC judges must adhere to jurisdiction assigned by Chief Justice: Top court

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the High Court Chief Justices authority to assign cases to the High Court judges and emphasized the need for the judges to operate within their jurisdiction. A two-judge bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Prashant Kumar Mishra said that the High Court judges cannot convert nomenclature of the petitions before them without the Chief Justices approval if the converted petition does not fall within their assigned jurisdiction. The court made the observation in a case where the Allahabad High Court had dismissed a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to quash a FIR in a criminal case. Notably, the writ petition was dismissed by the High Court as infructuous since a chargesheet had been filed and a trial court had taken cognisance of the charges by the time the petition was taken up for hearing. The petitioners counsel argued that the HC could have moulded the relief and converted the petition to one under Article 227 (supervisory jurisdiction of High Court over all courts in an area) to hear the matter. The accused challenged this decision before the Supreme Court. Their counsel, senior advocate S Nagamuthu, argued that the HC still had the discretion to quash the FIR. Also in top court Stay on NGT action against local body The top court has stayed a National Green Tribunal order directing punitive action against the nagar panchayat of Dasna in Ghaziabad district over a damaged sewage treatment plant. A bench said the `23.7 lakh fine be deposited with the top court for the time being.

Video: Lawyers clash with police at Ghaziabad court leading to chaos

Lawyers faced a police lathi charge at a Ghaziabad court in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, October 29 after the judge reportedly called for their dispersal during a hearing. Social media footage captured the clash showing police using force to evict lawyers from the court premises. The ruckus broke out around 11 am in the district 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 .

Ghaziabad: Clashes erupt in court between lawyers allegedly linked to SP and a judge, cops lathi charge

Videos of the altercation between police and lawyers emerged on social media showingcops employing lathi-charge to drive out lawyers from the courtroom.

Ghaziabad to soon have an AIIMS-Delhi type satellite centre, announces Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced plans for a satellite centre of AIIMS in Ghaziabad. This new center will benefit multiple western districts. Additional projects include a new ESIC Hospital in Meerut and a sports university to develop future Olympians. Adityanath emphasized the infrastructure developments and health sector enhancements underway in the state.

Chaos In Ghaziabad Court After Lawyer's Argument With Judge During Hearing, Police Intervene

The lawyer, Nahar Singh Yadav, became embroiled in a dispute with the judge during a bail hearing

Ghaziabad Court Chaos After Judge vs Lawyer, Cops Chase Away Advocates

Chaos broke out at Ghaziabad district court today after an argument between a judge and a lawyer.

Rs 50,000 for a cold drink? How Ghaziabad scamsters duped love seekers on dating app

A Delhi man was handed a Rs. 16,400 bill for a cold drink while on a date in Ghaziabad. This led to the arrest of eight people involved in a dating fraud scheme. The gang, including four girls from Delhi, lured men to a cafe and overcharged them, holding them hostage until they paid.

Noida, Ghaziabad AQI dips to 'very poor' category, officials blame Pakistan for pollution, here's why

As Noida residents brace for the festival season, concerns are growing over the potential for even worse conditions due to fireworks and continued pollution

Why Noida and Ghaziabad are blaming Pakistan for polluted air?

Air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) has deteriorated to very poor levels, particularly in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad. Officials attribute this decline to stubble burning across the border in Pakistan. With the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology predicting further declines in air quality, citizens are increasingly concerned about public health and are urging government action to combat pollution effectively.

Power Games | UP Bypolls: Congress-SP tension simmers beneath unity facade

The Congress decision not to field candidates in the byelection for nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh is not a grand gesture to maintain the unity of the INDIA bloc, as the party has officially announced. The party chose to sit out this round of byelections only after failing to reach a respectable seat-sharing deal with the Samajwadi Party (SP). The two INDIA bloc constituents, who had jointly scored a significant victory in UP against the BJP in the recent Lok Sabha elections, fought bitterly over the seats they wanted to contest in this byelection. The Congress aimed to contest four seats: Phulpur, Meerapur, Khair, and Ghaziabad. The party expected to win Phulpur and Meerapur and hoped to put up a decent fight in the other two constituencies. It wanted the SP to contest the five seats that the latter had won in the 2022 state elections. However, the SP refused to part with Phulpur and Meerapur and declared its candidates for those two constituencies while talks between the two parties were still ongoing. This angered the Congress leadership, which threatened to break the alliance. The SP then agreed to withdraw its candidate from Phulpur, leaving the seat for Congress. But there was a catch: the SP had announced a Muslim candidate for Phulpur, while Congress planned to field a Hindu. The Congress feared that replacing the SPs Muslim candidate with a Hindu would push the sizable Muslim voters in the constituency toward the BSP and jeopardize its chances of winning. Realizing it was trapped by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, the Congress decided to let go of Phulpur. The SP then refused to part with the Meerapur seat. This left the Congress with only two seats Khair and Ghaziabad where the party lacks significant support and would struggle to secure second place in a three-cornered contest with the BJP and BSP. It was at this point that the party decided not to field any candidates. Haryana Shake-up Bhajan Lals son Chander Mohan leads CLP race The defeat of Congress in the recent Haryana assembly elections has led to a growing chorus for a change in the partys state leadership. Deepak Babaria, the AICC in-charge for Haryana, has offered to resign after the defeat, but neither state party president Udai Bhan nor Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Bhupender Singh Hooda has made such an offer. The prevailing mood in the party was evident at a recent event organized at the partys headquarters in Delhi to facilitate the induction of Bajrang Punia as the Working President of the All India Kisan Congress. The event was attended by wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was elected to the Haryana assembly on a Congress ticket. Bhupender Singh Hooda and his son Deependra Hooda, who facilitated the entry of Phogat and Punia into the Congress, were conspicuous by their absence. Their known detractors, Kumari Selja and former Union minister Choudhary Birender Singh, were present to welcome Punia and Phogat. According to sources, the party plans to replace Hooda and Udai Bhan. Among the names being discussed for the post of CLP leader are Haryanas longest-serving chief minister Bhajan Lals son Chander Mohan, Rohtak MLA B B Batra, Jhajjar MLA Geeta Bhukkal, and Thanesar MLA Ashok Arora. Sources said Chander Mohan appears to be a clear front-runner in the race. The party is also looking for a suitable candidate from the Jat or SC community to replace Udai Bhan as the state Congress president. Shahid Faridi The writer is Resident Editor TNIE, New Delhi. Follow him on X @Shahid_Faridi_

Buying Diwali Sweets? Beware As Stale Paneer, Insect-Ridden Rasgullas Seized In Raids

The adulteration and contamination were reported in some sweet shops and sweet factories in Noida, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Ujjain and Indore.

Ghaziabad to Kanpur in 5 hours? 380 km expressway to connect9UPdistricts, will be completed by...

The 380 km long Greenfield Expressway is being constructed from Ghaziabad to Kanpur

Yati Narasinghanand claims illegal detention, seeks release in video

Ghaziabad: Controversial seer Yati Narasinghanand Giri on Friday, October 25, released a video asking the Yogi Adityanath government to release him from illegal detention so that can respond to a public interest litigation filed against him. A PIL was filed two days ago against him by Muslim Scholar Mohammad Yusuf, the secretary Hazrat Khwaja Garib 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 .

Ghaziabad DJ kills Mother for Rs 20,000 speaker; friends hold her by hands while son uses bricks smash her face

A man and two friends were arrested for allegedly killing his mother after she refused to lend him money. The incident took place near Tronica City. The son asked his friends to assist in the crime. All three have been booked under Section 103 for murder.

Urdu teacher harassed in Ghaziabad forced to chant communal slogan

Uttar Pradeshs Ghaziabad police arrested a man identified as Manoj Kumar on Wednesday, October 23, for allegedly harassing a Muslim Urdu teacher, Mohammad Alamgir. The incident occurred on Tuesday in a residential society at Crossings Republik where Alamgir was visiting for private tuition. According to the reports, Kumar noticed Alamgir in the societys elevator and 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 .

A Date, A Fake Cafe, And Rs 16,400 Bill: Dating Scam Gang Busted In Ghaziabad

Out to find love, the Delhi man found himself in a soup instead. When the man got a date invitation over WhatsApp, little did he know he was driving towards a scam including a hefty bill and kidnapping.

BJP releases list of eight candidates for Uttar Pradesh bypoll

LUCKNOW: A day ahead of the last date for filing nomination papers, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday ended speculation by announcing candidates for eight out of the nine seats going to by-polls in Uttar Pradesh. However, the party has left the Meerapur seat in Muzaffarnagar for ally Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), but managed to field Mithilesh Pal, a party functionary, to contest from the RLD symbol. Meanwhile, the ruling BJP rejected ally Nishad Party's demand for two seats Katehari and Manjhawan. However, in Katehari, the party has fielded a candidate from the Nishad community. The 10th seat, Milkipur in Ayodhya, which was also to go to by-polls, was left out by the Election Commission due to an ongoing legal dispute. The last date for filing nominations is Friday, with polling scheduled for November 13. Notably, of the nine seats, four, Karhal, Kundarki, Katehari, and Sisamau were won by the Samajwadi Party (SP), three , Ghaziabad, Khair, and Phulpur by the BJP, and one each by the Nishad Party and RLD, Manjhawan and Meerapur, respectively in the 2022 Assembly elections. In light of the ruling party's poor performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls, where OBC and Dalit voters drifted away from it, the BJP has cautiously expressed confidence in four OBC candidates to galvanise the community. This is particularly important with the state assembly elections just two-and-a-half years away, as the OBC community has historically been a decisive factor in Uttar Pradesh politics. Of the remaining four candidates, two are Brahmins, one is a Thakur, and one comes from a Dalit background. Notably, the party has set up a Yadav-versus-Yadav contest in Karhal by fielding Anujesh Yadav, the brother-in-law of SP MP Dharmendra Yadav (cousin of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav). Karhal, a traditional SP stronghold, was previously represented by Akhilesh Yadav, who vacated the seat after being elected to the Lok Sabha from Kannauj. Akhilesh has chosen his nephew, Tej Pratap Yadav, to contest from the seat. Anujesh Yadav and his wife Sandhya (Dharmendra Yadavs sister), the former Zila Panchayat president from Mainpuri, had switched to the BJP in 2017. In Kundarki, a Muslim-dominated seat in Moradabad, the BJP has fielded Ramvir Singh, a Thakur. Singh, a former district general secretary, contested the same seat in the 2012 and 2017 Assembly elections but lost both times to SPs Mohammad Rizwan. In Ghaziabad, considered a BJP stronghold, the party has fielded its district president Sanjiv Sharma, a Brahmin, making his electoral debut. In Khair, a reserved seat in Aligarh, the BJP has fielded Surendra Diler, a Valmiki Dalit and the son of former BJP MP from Hathras, Rajvir Diler, who passed away in April this year. In Phulpur, the party has fielded Deepak Patel, son of Keshari Devi Patel, the former Phulpur MP. In the recent Lok Sabha elections, the party replaced Keshari Devi with Pravin Patel, who won the Phulpur seat. In Katehari, the BJP has fielded Dharmaraj Nishad, a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) turncoat who joined the BJP just before the 2022 Assembly elections. Nishad, a three-time BSP MLA, won the seat in 1996, 2002, and 2007. In Manjhawan, the party has fielded Suchismita Maurya, who won the seat in the 2017 elections by defeating BSPs Ramesh Bind with a margin of nearly 42,000 votes. In Sisamau, where the by-poll was necessitated by the conviction of SP MLA Irfan Solanki in a criminal case, the BJP has fielded Suresh Awasthi. Awasthi contested Sisamau in 2017 but lost to Solanki by a margin of around 5,000 votes. He also contested the 2022 Aryanagar seat in Kanpur but lost to SP's Amitabh Bajpai by around 8,000 votes. Meanwhile, both the SP and BSP also released their lists of candidates on Thursday. The SP announced candidates for the Ghaziabad and Khair seats after failing to reach a seat-sharing agreement with its INDIA bloc partner, Congress. The BSP also announced candidates for eight of the nine seats going to polls on November 13. In Ghaziabad, the SP repeated its strategy of fielding a Dalit on an unreserved seat, as it did in Ayodhya in the recent Lok Sabha polls, by fielding Awadhesh Prasad against the BJPs Lallu Singh. Awadhesh Prasad defeated the BJP candidate by over 50,000 votes. Similarly, in Ghaziabad, the SP has fielded Singh Raj Jatav, and in Khair, a reserved seat, Akhilesh Yadav has fielded Dr. Charu Kain. Of the eight candidates declared on Thursday, the BSP has given preference to OBCs by fielding five OBC candidates. In Phulpur and Ghaziabad, the party has replaced its Dalit candidates with OBC candidates, clearly indicating its focus on consolidating OBC votes. Additionally, the party has fielded two Muslim candidates in Meerapur and Kundarki, and two Brahmins Virendra Kumar Shukla and Deepak Tiwari from Sisamau and Manjhawan, respectively.

Ghaziabad man kills mother over Rs 20,000 for DJ speakers, enlists friends as accomplices

Police in in Ghaziabad's Tronica City have successfully uncovered the murder of a local woman, Sangeeta, leading to the arrest of her son and two associates. The victims son Sudhir, along with Sachin Tyagi and Ankit alias Gurda, were apprehended after an investigation into Sangeeta's brutal death, which took place earlier this month. The case was registered on October 4, 2024, when Sunil Kumar, the victims husband, reported that his wife had been murdered by unknown assailants. Police immediately began gathering evidence and analysing CCTV footage. Investigations soon revealed a shocking twist: the crime had been orchestrated by none other than the victims own son, Sudhir, in collaboration with his friends. According to police, Sudhir had asked his mother for Rs 20,000 to buy new DJ speakers and for personal expenses, but she refused. His frustration deepened when Sangeeta indicated that she planned to transfer family property and assets to his elder brother instead. Feeling humiliated, Sudhir made up his mind to kill her. He shared his intentions with his friends, Sachin Tyagi and Ankit, who agreed to help. , @Uppolice https://t.co/zw9a6ci652 pic.twitter.com/654zwpvy4x POLICE COMMISSIONERATE GHAZIABAD (@ghaziabadpolice) October 24, 2024 On October 3, Sudhir picked up his mother from her workplace and took her on a motorcycle to an isolated location. There, with the help of his two accomplices, he murdered her. Sachin struck Sangeeta several times with a brick, while Sudhir and Ankit held her down. The gruesome attack led to her death. Police arrested the three accused on October 23, the team also recovered the brick used in the crime as well as the motorcycle involved. Sudhir has since confessed to the crime, explaining that he was driven by his anger and humiliation after his mothers refusal to give him money. He stated that he felt his mother was dismissive of his needs and was preparing to leave everything to his brother, which led him to plot her murder.

Son, His Friends Kill Woman, She Had Refused Rs 20,000 To Repair DJ Console

Nearly three weeks after a woman's body was found in Ghaziabad, police have found that her son allegedly teamed up with his two friends to murder her. The reason: she refused him money to repair a DJ mixer. Her son and his friends have been arrested

Uttar Pradesh Assembly bypolls: BSP announces candidates for eight seats

Dr. Avinash Kumar Shakya has been fielded from Karhal (Mainpuri), Rafatullah from Kundarki (Moradabad), Parmanand Garg from Ghaziabad and Deepak Tiwari from Majahawan (Mirzapur)

UP bypolls: SP, Congress have resolved to save Constitution, says Akhilesh

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav shared on X a picture with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday and emphasised their shared commitment to protect the Constitution, reservation and social harmony. This comes a day after Yadav announced that INDIA bloc candidates will contest all nine seats in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly bypolls on his party's election symbol 'cycle'. We have resolved to save the Constitution, reservation and harmony. (We will) build the country envisioned by Bapu, Babasaheb and Lohia, the SP chief said in his post in Hindi. The picture shared by Yadav showed him and Gandhi holding and raising each other's hands. , , -- pic.twitter.com/Uzy2S2RTLn Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) October 24, 2024 In another post on X late on Wednesday night, Yadav had said the SP and the Congress are united for a big win. He said while the SP has allocated two seats --Ghaziabad and Khair -- to the Congress, they will contest all nine seats under his party's symbol. It's not just about seats but about winning, he had said. With the coming together of the Congress leadership and grassroots workers, the Samajwadi Party has been strengthened, Yadav had said. With this unprecedented support, every member of the INDIA bloc is energised and determined to win, he had added. The nine assembly seats going to polls are Katehari, Karhal, Mirapur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan, Sisamau, Khair, Phulpur and Kundarki. The bypolls will be held on November 13 and results will be announced on November 23.

BJP releases candidate list for UP, Rajasthan bypolls

Jaipur/Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its list of candidates for the upcoming by-elections in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on Thursday. With this list, the BJP has now declared candidates for all seven assembly seats in Rajasthan, which will hold bypolls on November 23. For Rajasthan, the latest candidates include contenders for the Chorasi seat. Earlier, on October 19, the party announced candidates for other constituencies, including Dausa, Jhunjhunu, and Ramgarh. For Uttar Pradesh, the BJP has fielded candidates for Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Karhal, Phulpur, Katehari, and Majhawan. Key candidates include Ramvir Singh Thakur (Kundarki) and Sanjeev Sharma (Ghaziabad). Nominations close on October 25, with voting on November 13, and results on November 23. Kejriwal to campaign for I.N.D.I.A. bloc in Maharashtra, Jharkhand Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal is set to campaign for INDIA bloc candidates in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, sources told ANI. Kejriwals focus will be on assembly seats where AAP has a strong volunteer base and candidates with a clean reputation. Kejriwal is also likely to campaign for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) candidates in Jharkhand.

Ghaziabad Family Left in Shock After Gold and Silver Worth Rs 50 Lakh Go Missing From Bank Locker

The family has alleged that valuables worth Rs 50 lakh disappeared from their Bank of Baroda locker. The complainant has further alleged that the bank employees refused to answer their questions

Ghaziabad: Urdu teacher asked to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' by resident of society, not allowed in elevator

An Urdu teacher, Mohammad Alamgir, was allegedly harassed and forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' by a resident named Manoj Kumar in a Ghaziabad society. When Alamgir refused, Kumar became aggressive and called another resident. Police arrested Kumar for wrongful restraint and intentional insult. The incident occurred while Alamgir was visiting for private tuition.

Realtor Found Dead In Burning Fortuner Was Choked To Death By Friends: Cops

The property dealer from Ghaziabad, whose charred body was found in a Toyota Fortuner SUV Tuesday night, did not die in a fire. Police have found Sanjay Yadav was choked to death, allegedly by his two friends Vishal and Jeet, after a beer party.

All INDIA bloc candidates to fight UP bypolls on 'cycle' symbol: Akhilesh Yadav

LUCKNOW: The suspense surrounding the seat-sharing agreement between the INDIA bloc partners, Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congres was resolved late Wednesday night when SP chief Akhilesh Yadav announced via a cryptic post on X that the party's candidates would contest all nine Assembly seats in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh bypoll under the SP symbol. This announcement dealt a significant blow to Congress, as it became clear that the INDIA bloc partners had failed to reach a consensus on seat-sharing. As a result, Congress had no option but to withdraw from the contest and extend its support to SP candidates in the crucial bypoll scheduled for November 13. However, the SP chief, on a pacifying note emphasised that the focus should be on victory rather than on the allocation of seats. 9 , Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) October 23, 2024 With this motto, the joint candidates of the INDIA bloc will contest the bypoll on all nine seats under the SP symbol cycle, he stated in a lengthy post in Hindi. He urged SP and Congress workers to collaborate closely for a decisive victory. The INDIA bloc is poised to write a new chapter of success in this bypoll, he added. Yadav acknowledged that the alliance with Congress had significantly bolstered the SP's strength, stating that the unity from the leadership down to the grassroots level had invigorated party workers. This unprecedented support and coordination have filled the workers of the INDIA bloc with renewed energy, instilling a determination to win on each of the nine seats up for the bypoll, he said. He further said that the upcoming elections were about preserving the dignity of the Indian Constitution, promoting social harmony, and urged voters not to let even a single vote be wasted. Meanwhile, the seat-sharing negotiations hit a deadlock on Wednesday when SP candidate Mujtaba Siddiqui filed his nomination papers for Phulpur, a seat sought by Congress, which had been led to believe that SP would reserve it for its ally. Both Congress and SP leaders had claimed that negotiations over seat distribution were ongoing for several days. However, Siddiqui's nomination effectively ended Congress's chances of contesting. Notably, the SP had already announced candidates for seven of the nine assembly seats going to vote on November 13, leaving only Khair and Ghaziabad Cantt for Congress. However, the Congress party expressed reluctance to contest these two seats, as they are considered traditional strongholds of the ruling BJP, where the grand old party stands little chance of victory. Initially, Congress demanded five seatsPhulpur, Meerapur, Sisamau, Majhawan, plus one morebut Yadav ignored these requests and announced candidates for all those seats. Sources within Congress claimed that the party was willing to settle for just two seats but sought Phulpur and Majhawan instead of Khair and Ghaziabad. Both Phulpur and Majhawan were won by the BJP in the 2022 state polls and have since become vacant, as the sitting MLAs were elected to the Lok Sabha. Political analysts suggest that Yadav strategically left the Khair and Ghaziabad seats for Congress, ensuring SP retained control over its key constituencies. In the wake of the SP's announcement, Congress found itself in a difficult position, repeatedly emphasising its commitment to defeating the BJP. State Congress leaders maintained that they were adhering to the principles of alliance and were prepared to support SP candidates across all seats without contesting any themselves. The Election Commission has released the bypoll schedule for the nine seats, with Milkipur excluded due to an ongoing legal dispute.

All INDIA bloc candidates to fight UP bypolls on 'cycle' symbol

LUCKNOW: INDIA bloc candidates will contest all nine seats in the upcoming bypolls on his party's election symbol 'cycle', Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav announced on Wednesday. He said the alliance's decision was not informed by any seat-sharing math but its pursuit of victory. Congress and Samajwadi Party are united and stand shoulder to shoulder for a big victory. India bloc is going to write a new chapter of victory in this by-election, Yadav said in a post on X. With this unprecedented cooperation and support, every worker of 'INDIA bloc' on all 9 assembly seats is filled with new energy with the resolve to win, he added. 9 , Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) October 23, 2024 The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said that the coming election will be fought for the protection of the country's Constitution, peace, and the honour of Pichchde (backwards), Dalit and Alpsankhyak (Minorities). Bypolls will be held on November 13 on nine seats-- Katehari (Ambedkar Nagar), Karhal (Mainpuri), Meerapur (Muzaffarnagar), Ghaziabad, Majhawan (Mirzapur), Sishamau (Kanpur city), Khair (Aligarh), Phulpur (Prayagraj), and Kundarki (Moradabad). Eight of these seats fell vacant after their MLAs were elected as MPs in the Lok Sabha, while a bypoll is being held on the Sisamau seat due to the disqualification of SP MLA Irfan Solanki, who was convicted in a criminal case. The Congress had originally demanded five of 10 assembly seats (including Milkipur). The SP, however, last week said the Congress had agreed to contest on two seats, Ghaziabad and Khair (Aligarh), leaving the rest to the SP. The Election Commission has announced a by-election on nine seats, leaving out Milkipur (Ayodhya). The last date for filing nominations is October 25. The SP has already declared its candidates from Karhal, Sisamau, Phulpur, Milkipur, Katehari, Majahawan and Meerapur. Counting of votes will take place on November 23.

Uttar Pradesh assembly bypolls: SP, Congress will contest upcoming elections together, says Congress president Ajai Rai

Uttar Pradesh assembly Byelections are set to be held on nine Assembly seats Katehari (Ambedkar Nagar), Karhal (Mainpuri), Meerapur (Muzaffarnagar), Ghaziabad, Majhawan (Mirzapur), Sisamau (Kanpur city), Khair (Aligarh), Phulpur (Prayagraj) and Kundarki (Moradabad)

'Commissioning of RRTS networks from Delhi to Panipat, SNB-Alwar to begin in...': Union Minister gives major update

Currently, Namo Bharat services operate on a 42-kilometre stretch covering nine stations, including Sahibabad and Ghaziabad.

Uncertainty looms over SP-Congress seat-sharing for UP bypoll

LUCKNOW: Uncertainty hangs over seat-sharing between Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) within the INDIA bloc for the upcoming bypolls on nine seats in UP. While SP chief Akhilesh Yadav had claimed on Saturday that the deal was sealed with Congress for the bypolls, UPCC chief Ajai Rai refuted the claim saying that no formal agreement had been reached as his party had demanded five seats. However, on Monday, the SP chief changed his stance, stating that talks with Congress regarding seat sharing for the upcoming bypolls were still ongoing. He was interacting with media persons following the submission of nomination papers of his nephew Tej Pratap Yadav from the Karhal assembly seat. Earlier, even SP spokesperson Rajendra Chowdhury announced that the seat-sharing deal had been finalised, with Congress contesting two seats - Khair (Aligarh) and Ghaziabad - while the SP would field candidates for the remaining seven. Significantly, a day after the Haryana poll result, the SP had moved to announce its candidates for seven seats including Karhal, Katehari, Kundarki, Phulpur, Sisamu, Majhawan and Meerapur leaving the Congress party red-faced. It is to be noted that Congress had never won in Khair or Ghaziabad before. However, UPCC chief Ajai Rai said that his party was still in talks. We had demanded five seats and the state unit had conveyed its choice of seats to party top brass in Delhi. Meanwhile, Congress is prepared to contest any of the seats decided by INDIA bloc leaders, he said adding that the sole aim of the Congress party was to defeat the ruling BJP on all nine seats. According to SP leaders, Congress will contest two seats, while the SP will field candidates in the remaining eight. The Election Commission has released the bypoll schedule for nine seats, with Milkipur left out due to an ongoing legal dispute. Voting for the nine seats will take place on November 13. As per highly placed Congress sources, the party had demanded Phulpur (Prayagraj), Sisamau (Kanpur) and Majhawan (Bhadohi) seats to contest but Akhilesh Yadav did not pay heed to the Congresss demand and announced candidates on all those seats. The sources claimed that Congress may not be fielding candidates in Ghaziabad and Khair seats as both have been the traditional strongholds of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the chances of it winning them are grim. As per the political analysts, Akhilesh Yadav, strategically, spared Khair and Ghaziabad seats for Congress ensuring the SP retained control over its key constituencies. While UP Congress leadership awaits a decision to contest or otherwise from its top brass, the All India Congress Committee general secretary (in charge of U.P.) Avinash Pandey expressed hope for coordination with the Samajwadi Party. Congress sees 'possibilities' on seat sharing after ally SP names candidates for UP Bypolls We hope the SP will offer us a respectable number of seats, he said. Congress is also looking at striking a deal with SP vis-vis Maharashtra polls where SP has demanded a dozen seats from MVA to contest. A section of Congress leaders in UP believes that if SP leaves its contention in Maharashtra, Congress will relinquish its claim in UP. Meanwhile, speaking about the Maharashtra Assembly polls, Akhilesh, on Monday, said that he would claim only those seats where his party had a strong presence. In Maharashtra, we have decided that we will claim only those seats where we have a strong organisation. We have certain parameters for asking for our share of tickets. Our state president has decided on candidates for 12 seats. We hope we will be given those seats and we will contest elections... Talks with Congress are going on seat sharing in UP, he said.

Man shoots fruit seller in Ghaziabad over Rs 2000; flees

A Muslim fruit seller, identified as Musharraf, was fatally shot in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, following a minor dispute over Rs 2,000. The accused, Gajendra, reportedly fled the scene immediately after the crime. According to the reports, during the altercation, Gajendra, a resident of Naipura, suddenly pulled out a firearm and shot Musharraf at point-blank range, 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 .

U.P. Govt Approves Development of New Noida City: What Residents Can Expect

The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Yogi Adityanath, has officially approved plans for the development of New Noida, a meticulously designed city located next to Greater Noida. This ambitious project is set to encompass 84 villages across the Gautam Buddha Nagar and Bulandshahr districts, with a target completion date of 2041. New Noida will be constructed in four distinct phases, with the first phase kicking off this year. The development will be part of the Dadri Noida Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR) and will include residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, industrial zones, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and markets, among other essential infrastructures. Phases of Development Phase One (2024-2028): The initial phase is set to begin in 2024, aiming for the acquisition of 1,432.71 hectares of land directly from landowners. The focus will be on creating major roads and connecting routes. Phase Two (2028-2034): Scheduled to start in late 2028, this phase will concentrate on developing the northern and southern sections of the city, covering 15% of the total planned area, which amounts to 3,136.69 hectares. Phase Three (2033-2039): This phase will likely commence before the previous one concludes. It will prioritize the establishment of commercial units, trade centers, and industrial sectors along the Eastern Peripheral Railway Line, targeting 28% of land development, or approximately 5,908 hectares. Phase Four (2037-2043): The final phase, commencing in late 2037 and concluding in late 2043, will focus on enhancing the industrial zones, public spaces, and residential communities in the southern part of the city. This phase will support the growth of the southern areas developed in Phase One. The development of New Noida is expected to significantly boost the regional economy and improve the quality of life for its residents. Noida Airport Completes ILS and PAPI Calibration, Achieves Key Milestones Ayodhya Set to Light Over 2.5 Million Lamps for Grand Deepotsav Celebration