Ghaziabad set to train students as entrepreneurs
For the homeless in Ghaziabad, bus stop in Indirapuram turns into shelter from biting cold
Ghaziabads groundwater recharge drive hit by crunch in funds
Severe pollution in Delhi NCR as AQI surpasses 450
New Delhi: Air pollution levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) have shattered previous records over the past few days, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) across the entire NCR, including Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad, slipping into the severe category. The deteriorating air quality has raised serious health concerns as pollution levels continue to remain 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 .
Noida sees years first severe day, Ghaziabad most polluted city in country
Court sentences man to life imprisonment in 5-year-old girls rape-murder case
Ghaziabad: A special POCSO court sentenced a convict to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1.30 lakh in connection with the rape and murder of a five-year-old girl in 2019. Special POCSO court judge Neeraj Gautam also ordered that Rs 1 lakh from the fine amount be paid as compensation to the victims 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 .
Afraid He Would 'Sacrifice' Them To Get Rich, 3 Men Kill Friend In Ghaziabad
In a bizarre murder in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, three friends killed a man with a gas cylinder and then set his body ablaze because they were afraid he would 'sacrifice' one of them to get rich, as suggested by an occultist.
The Ghaziabad to Noida International Airport rapid rail corridor is proceeding as planned. Officials confirmed the original route will be maintained. This project aims to enhance connectivity for western Uttar Pradesh towns and support planned growth. The corridor will feature 22 stations, integrating with existing metro lines.
Body found trapped in Ghaziabad banquet hall goods lift
On way home from office, man killed in hit and run in Ghaziabad
Sarai Kale Khan plan shelved, Ghaziabad-Jewar RRTS back on track
Boy falls off scooter after tractor rams it, crushed by its wheels in Ghaziabad
AQI remains very poor for third day in Noida, Ghaziabad
24 hrs on, Ghaziabad cops yet to identify skeleton found in charred auto
Booth camps on Jan 18 to help voters check draft SIR roll in Noida & Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad man loses Rs 9 lakh in stock investment fraud
Burnt body found inside torched auto in Ghaziabad, police suspect murder
In Ghaziabad, trio who shot friend to death held after gunfight, were members of same gang
Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad school holiday: When is Makar Sankranti 2026 break in NCR?
Delhi-NCR School Holiday: Delhi schools remain closed on January 14, 2026, due to ongoing winter vacations. Uttar Pradesh schools in Noida and Ghaziabad will observe a public holiday for Makar Sankranti on January 15, 2026. Gurgaon and other Haryana schools are also shut until January 15 for winter break. Students across Delhi-NCR enjoy a mid-January break.
A 34-year-old labourer was arrested after allegedly killing his girlfriend in a Ghaziabad hotel. He stayed with her body overnight before contacting emergency services. The post-mortem revealed a brutal assault, with the accused claiming an argument over suspected infidelity escalated violently.
Ghaziabad Man Dies By Suicide, Slits Wrist Before Jumping From 11th Floor Balcony
Yagya Pandey, living in a society in Indirapuram, is said to have slit his wrist before ending his life around 2 am on Monday.
Ghaziabad man gets life term for wifes murder six years ago
Man dies of heart attack in Ghaziabad, body found 12 days later
Seasons Coldest Spell Grips North India: Delhi Shivers At 3.2C, Gurugram Freezes At 0.6C
North India faces its coldest spell with Delhi at 3.2 degrees Celsius and Gurugram at 0.6. IMD warns of continued cold wave, prompting school closures in Ghaziabad and Ranchi.
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force has implicated a Central GST inspector, Mohit Agrawal, in a Rs 100 crore GST evasion case registered in Ghaziabad. Agrawal is currently untraceable and allegedly provided departmental support to a syndicate involved in tax fraud using shell firms and fake invoices in exchange for bribes.
Broken, dirty public toilets put Swachh claims under scanner in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad cops bust interstate insurance fraud gang
NGT allows Ghaziabad hospital to resume operations & asks it to keep compliance papers ready
Inside UPs Bangladeshis Detection Machine: Operation Intruder
Investigating UP Polices Operation Intruder and citizenship checks targeting migrant communities in Ghaziabad.
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation is aiming to make travel smoother and more enjoyable while also encouraging commercial activity within station areas.
Ghaziabads water fails safety test for fifth year, faecal bacteria found in quarter of samples
44% Indian cities face chronic air pollution, just 4% come under NCAP: report
The PM2.5 assessment by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) for 2025 ranks Byrnihat (Meghalaya), Delhi, and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) as Indias top three most polluted cities with annual concentrations of 100 g/m, 96 g/m, and 93 g/m, respectively
44% Indian Cities Face Chronic Air Pollution, Only 4% Under National Clean Air Programme
The PM2.5 assessment for 2025 ranks Byrnihat (Assam), Delhi, and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) as India's top three most polluted cities with annual concentrations of 100 g/m, 96 g/m, and 93 g/m, respectively.
AQI remains poor in Noida and Ghaziabad
Adalats, mobile units: Ghaziabad centre issues 3.5 lakh passports in one year
IMT Ghaziabad , a premier business school with a 45-year legacy of industry-relevant management education, is witnessing strong momentum in its ongoing placement season, driven by a strategic shift towards a role competencybased hiring framework aligned with evolving industry needs. The institutes placement outcomes reflect a broader transformation in management hiring, where organisations are increasingly prioritising role readiness, applied skills and long-term performance over volume-driven recruitment. Placement activity at IMT Ghaziabad has remained robust across traditional and emerging B-school recruiting sectors including banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), consulting, IT and IT-enabled services, FMCG, investment banking, global capability centres (GCCs) and e-commerce. Recruiters have offered roles spanning strategy, management consulting, business analytics, product management, sales leadership and specialised functional profiles, underlining the relevance and industry alignment of the institutes talent pool. By 31 December 2025, 400 students were placed with participation from 110 companies, including 25 new recruiters. The highest cost-to-company (CTC) offered so far stands at Rs. 35.00 LPA, while the average CTC is Rs. 18.89 LPA and the median CTC is Rs. 17.56 LPA. Notably, 25% of the total offers have come through Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), reflecting strong internship outcomes and sustained recruiter engagement. Compensation outcomes show consistent depth across the batch, reinforcing the institutes focus on role-aligned capability building. The top 100 offers recorded an average CTC of Rs. 24.57 LPA, while subsequent cohorts demonstrated stable compensation aligned with functional complexity and sectoral demand. BFSI emerged as the largest recruiting sector, accounting for 24% of total offers. Leading organisations such as Aditya Birla Capital, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Care Health, CRISIL, Dezerv, Edme, Federal Bank, HDFC Ergo, HSBC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Life and Tata Capital recruited students for roles across sales, marketing, product management, investment banking, wealth management, analytics, and risk and fraud management. The IT and ITES sector accounted for 17% of the offers, with companies including Accenture (ATCI and AIOC), Adobe, Cisco, Genpact, IBM, MAQ Software, Polestar and Wipro Technologies offering roles in technology consulting, account management, product management, sales, operations, analytics and management trainee programs. Consulting firms contributed 12% of the offers, with recruiters such as Deloitte, KPMG, Gartner, Infosys Consulting, Fractal Analytics, Axtria and Oxane Partners hiring for consulting, strategy, analytics, credit and risk management and operations roles. FMCG, consumer durables and pharmaceutical companies also accounted for 12% of the offers. Recruiters including AB InBev, Asian Paints, Britannia, Dabur, Dr. Reddys, GSK, LOral, Marico, Nestl, Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting and Zydus Wellness hired students across sales and marketing, management trainee programs, product management, strategy, finance and operations. Investment banking roles constituted 8% of the offers, with firms such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, BNY, Arcesium and Darashaw making offers in finance, investment banking, consulting and analytics. Global Capability Centres, also accounting for 8% of the offers, saw participation from HSBC GSC, PwC GCC, Socit Gnrale, Macquarie, NatWest and Expedia Group, recruiting across credit and risk, finance, consulting, analytics, strategy and operations. The e-commerce sector contributed 5% of the total offers, with Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, MakeMyTrip, Policybazaar and VMock offering roles in account management, sales, marketing, product management and leadership tracks. Commenting on the evolving placement strategy, Ms. Shailaja Sharma, Head Placements, said, We invited recruiters based on sectoral and functional alignment with student preferences. This year, we introduced the role competency framework to enable a seamless transition from hiring to high performance. The objective is to optimise three critical talent metrics for recruitersTime to Recruit, Time to Deploy, and Time to Perform. Dr. Barnali Chaklader, Dean Academics and Programs, highlighted the academic foundations supporting placement outcomes, stating, Strong placements at IMT Ghaziabad are a natural outcome of rigorous academics, deep industry engagement, and the collective effort of our faculty and students. Our focus is on building the right skills, values, and confidence that organisations seek. Faculty-driven rigor, active alumni mentoring, and the institutes legacy together create trust among recruiters. When these elements align with student commitment, strong placement outcomes follow organically. Contextualising the results amid broader economic conditions, Dr. Poonam Garg, Chairperson Placements, said, Amid a challenging macroeconomic environment, IMTs interim placement progress reflects the institutes legacy of academic excellence and its commitment to rigor, industry relevance, and responsible leadership. The continued confidence of our corporate partners reinforces our focus on developing future-ready professionals who create sustainable value and adapt to evolving business realities. Highlighting the BFSI-specific academic integration, Prof. Harsimran Sandhu, Chairperson PGDM BFS, noted, The Role Competency Framework bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world BFSI roles. By rigorously mapping the PGDM BFS curriculum to industry-defined competencies, we ensure that students are job-ready from day one, aligning academic depth with market relevance. Echoing the institutes placement momentum, students expressed confidence and satisfaction with their career outcomes. Yash Mehta said, IMT Ghaziabads industry-aligned curriculum, strong faculty support, and institutional legacy enabled a confident transition into my role at Schneider Electric. Sharing a similar sentiment, Kanishka Mathur noted, The PGDM BFS programs blend of theory, live projects, and structured placement support was instrumental in helping me secure a PPO with JP Morgan Chase. Their experiences reflect the effectiveness of IMT Ghaziabads role competencybased approach in preparing students for high-impact roles across sectors. Looking ahead, the next phase of rolling placements beginning January 2026 will focus on sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, healthtech, logistics and the expanding GCC ecosystem. Placements for students enrolled in international programs are being conducted through a separate, customised process, with the institute remaining optimistic about strong outcomes. About IMT Ghaziabad Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad (IMT Ghaziabad), established in 1980, is Indias premier management school. IMT Ghaziabad has been set up underthe aegis of Lajpat Rai Educational Society (LES), a society duly registered under Societies Act 1860, Government of India and is among the first few schools in India to be AACSB-accredited. It has also been accredited by the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) and the PGDM programs of IMT Ghaziabad are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), and all its two-year PGDM programs have been granted MBA equivalence by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). IMT Ghaziabad was ranked among the Top 100 in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2024 and was #66 globally in the FT Masters in Finance 2025. It also holds the #30 position in the NIRF India Rankings 2025 (Management category), marking an impressive five-place jump. The institute offers AICTE-approved two-year management programs (PGDM Full-time, PGDM Marketing, PGDM Financial Management, PGDM Banking and Financial Services, and PGDM Dual Country Program), as well as programs for experienced professionals (PGDM ExP), and a fellow program in management (recognized as equivalent to a PhD by AIU). With a distinguished legacy of over four decades, IMT Ghaziabad has shaped students professional journey, actively contributing to their success in leadership roles. IMT Ghaziabad has an engaged alumni network of over 15,000 alumni worldwide who thrive as business leaders, entrepreneurs, academicians, public service leaders, and changemakers. IMT Ghaziabad aims to achieve excellence and nurturing leadership through Knowledge, Innovation, Tech-readiness, Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Sustainability. To drive this aim, IMT Ghaziabad follows a robust, forward-looking curriculum design process, engaging experts, alums, and industry practitioners to ensure its offerings remain contemporary and globally relevant. The curriculum blends academic rigor, leadership development, design thinking, emerging technologies, and entrepreneurial thinking to cultivate a problem-solving, future-ready mindset. A pioneer in integrating sustainability and social responsibility into management education, IMT Ghaziabads Sustainability and Social Responsibility (SSR) initiative has been recognized in AACSBs Innovations That Inspire, and the school is a proud UN PRME Champion. The curriculum delivery at IMT Ghaziabad is managed by a distinguished faculty cohort that consists of experienced industry professionals and academically accomplished scholars who publish in globally reputed journals and create meaningful intellectual capital for stakeholders. For students, IMT Ghaziabad offers hands-on, future-forward learning through advanced facilities, including the Bloomberg Finance Lab, AI Clinic, and Digital Marketing Lab. Students gain global exposure through exchange programs with partner institutions in multiple countries and international internships. The institute has a diverse and inclusive campus, with around 40% of its students being female, and a vibrant culture driven by student-led clubs, committees, and events. With a strong commitment to innovation in pedagogy, meaningful research, and holistic student development, the institute is poised further to strengthen its stature as a premier business school.
Relief for cops as Ghaziabad to get weather-proof traffic booths
Buying homes in Ghaziabad could become costly as city sees hike in devpt fee
Draft rollout: Electorate shrinks 29% in Ghaziabad, 24% in Noida, total deletions 12.7L
New Year celebration turns gory at Mumbai home: Woman on run after slashing lover genitals arrested
A 25-year-old homemaker was arrested for allegedly slashing her relative's private parts after he refused to marry her. The incident occurred on New Year's Day in Santacruz East. The accused, who was on the run with her two sons, was apprehended in Ghaziabad.
UP SIR: Lucknow Records Highest Voter Deletions, Ghaziabad Second
Following the completion of the enumeration phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Uttar Pradesh, the Office of the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has said that Lucknow has the highest number of voters deleted in the draft Electoral roll.
Sakat Chauth is observed on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha each month of the Hindu lunar calendar.
Hindu Raksha Dal Chief Arrested For Distributing Swords In Ghaziabad
The incident took place on December 29, when members of the Hindu Raksha Dal allegedly distributed swords and other weapons near their office in the Shalimar Garden X-2 area.
No ramps, no lifts: Ghaziabad collectorate out of reach for disabled
Two sub-inspectors and a woman, claiming to be a lawyer, are under departmental inquiry after a parking dispute in Ghaziabad escalated into a public altercation. The house owner alleged the trio blocked his gate and made aggressive remarks. The woman also filed a counter-complaint against the owner, presenting a different account of events.
The construction of the building is expected to be completed within the stipulated time frame, and it will provide a modern, safe, and convenient environment for the train managers.
UP cop reprimanded for using device to label man Bangladeshi
Ghaziabad: The station house officer of the Kaushambi police station here was reprimanded by his seniors after videos of him purportedly tying a device to a man and claiming that it had identified him as a Bangladeshi national surfaced on social media. Assistant Commissioner of Police of Indirapuram, Abhishek Srivastava, said the SHO has been 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 .
The incident, occurred during what police called as a routine area domination exercise; Opposition Congress demanded the judiciary to take suo moto cognizance on the video and initiate action on the police officer
Murder of retired IAF personnel in Ghaziabad orchestrated by sons: Police
Yogesh had been trying to get his house vacated by his sons, following which they allegedly plotted his murder out of greed for the property, says police
Ex-Air Force Officer Asks Sons To Vacate Ghaziabad Home, They Get Him Killed
Five days after a retired Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel was gunned down, police on Thursday claimed that the murder was orchestrated by the man's sons, who hired contract killers, including a Uttar Pradesh cop.
UP Cop Scans Man With Mobile Phone, Calls Him Bangladeshi. Video Viral
The Uttar Pradesh Police have come under criticism and ridicule on social media after their personnel were seen doing the impossible in Ghaziabad near Delhi.
Bangladesh ke to nahi ho?: Ghaziabad police question family
The Ghaziabad police found itself in hot water during a citizenship verification drive in a slum area after one of its officers apathetically asked a family if they hailed from Bangladesh. A video of the incident surfaced on social media platforms on Thursday, January 1, where the Kousambi police officers casually place a mobile phone 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 .
Delhi to get a major upgrade in 2026; check details
Delhi Metro is set for a major upgrade in 2026 with three new corridors opening, including extensions of the Pink and Magenta Lines, and a new Golden Line. Construction on two more corridors will begin next year, enhancing regional connectivity. The entire 82km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is also expected to open soon.
10 Hindu Raksha Dal Members Arrested For Distributing Swords In Ghaziabad, Video Goes Viral
The investigation began after officials received information on December 29 about the distribution of swords at the HRD office in Shalimar Garden X-2
Hindutva group threatens minorities, distributes swords in UP
Ghaziabad: An organisation named Hindu Raksha Dal (HRD) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, distributed swords and other sharp weapons to Hindus in the city for protection from targeted violent acts by Muslims on Monday, December 29. Condemning the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, the organisation members announced their support to the government in getting 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 .
Six Hindu Raksha Dal members held for distributing swords in Ghaziabad colony
GHAZIABAD: Police have arrested six members of Hindu Raksha Dal for distributing over two dozen swords in Shalimar Garden colony, an officer said. These six are among the 17 office bearers of the Hindu Raksha Dal, including its president Bhupendra Chowdhry 'Pinki', who have been named as accused in the case. Bhupendra is on the run. More than two dozen unidentified members of the group have been booked, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Trans Hindon) Nimish Patil said. The case has been registered under sections 191(2) (guilty of rioting), 191(3) (guilty of rioting, being armed with a deadly weapon or with anything which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death), 127(2) (wrongful confinement) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, he said. Police teams are raiding the hideouts of the group members who took out a procession in the colony. Raising pro-Hindu and anti-Muslim slogans, they went door-to-door in the area, distributing weapons. Police will not permit any outfit to disturb harmony and law and order. All the named and unnamed accused will be nabbed soon. All of them are currently absconding, Patil said on Monday. Meanwhile, Bhupendra released a video in which he said that 250 weapons have been distributed among people to face Muslims who attack Hindu families and molest Hindu girls and women. Hindus must be well-equipped with weapons to fight Muslims. Hindu Raksha Dal will help the Hindu community. These days, the condition of Hindus in Bangladesh is very miserable. Hindus are being killed there. We will not let the condition of Hindus become like that of Hindus in Bangladesh, he said in the video. DCP Patil said police are keeping a close watch on the law and order situation in the area, which is surrounded by Muslim-dominated areas like Shaheed Nagar and Pasonda village. UP police file FIR against Bajrang Dal members for vandalising party, accusing two students of 'love jihad'
Ghaziabad Police Arrest 6 Hindu Raksha Dal Activists For Distributing Swords
Police on Monday arrested six activists of Hindu Raksha Dal for distributing over two dozen swords in Shalimar Garden colony, a police official said.
Hindon airport is No.1 in country by recording a 3000 per cent increase in patronage over last year
NEW DELHI: The latest Air traffic data released by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a shot in the arm for Hindon airports ambitions to enter the big league. Located just 30 km from Delhi in Uttar Pradeshs Ghaziabad, the Indian Air Force owned airfield has clocked 1, 22,381 flyers in November 2025 versus just 3,950 flyers in November 2024. This marks a 2,998% growth over its past, marking the highest improvement among all airports in the country. Multiple reasons have contributed to this amazing turnaround, particularly for an airport which is permitted operations only from sunrise to sunset daily due to military restrictions. Airport Director Chilaka Mahesh told this newspaper, Initially we only had Star Air operating here which was connecting our airport to Nanded, Adampur and Keshod under the UDAAN Scheme. Air India Express and IndiGo have commenced operations here since March and July respectively this year. They connect key cities and traffic has been on the rise since then and we now have 25 departures and 25 arrivals on an average daily. The Airport Director said, Public in the Delhi-NCR and Western UP clearly prefer travelling via Hindon as they do not have to commute in the traffic upto Indira Gandhi International Airport to reach other cities. An Air India Express spokesperson said, Our operations from Hindon commenced on 1st March 2025. We connect to 9 direct destinations from Hindon Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Goa, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna and Varanasi. We have 47 departing flights weekly. In a statement, IndiGo said it had 40 weekly departures from Hindon and all operations were carried out using A320 aircraft. IndiGo has daily flights between Hindon and Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata apart from six weekly flights from Hindon to Chennai and Patna. Among the key developments this year was the incorporation of the SITA network for its ticketing centre. Rapido and Buzzway cab operators are functioning while Ola and Uber cabs have recently been allocated parking bays here. Increasing the parking slots for aircraft here would help improve the patronage further, Mahesh added. We had another round of talks with Defence authorities last week. We require 34, 500 square meters of their land to increase our parking slots to six from the present two. AAI began operations at this airport, built at a cost of Rs 46.6 crore, from October 11, 2019, largely to facilitate UDAAN operations.
RRTS can transform urban mobility, act as catalyst for decentralised economic growth: Knight Frank
India's new Regional Rapid Transit System promises to change how people travel and boost economies. The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor will cut travel time significantly. Experts believe this system is more than just transport; it's a growth catalyst. Its success depends on planning, land use, and investment. Affordable housing near stations is also crucial for its long-term impact.
A video has gone viral online which shows a man opting for a filmy-style proposal for his girlfriend to express his feelings. The video, reportedly shot at Gaur Central Mall in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, shows a man bending on his knees to his girlfriend with ring, vermillion and a manglasutra. The video is gaining traction online.
Delhi NCR weather forecast: A yellow alert has been issued for Delhi for December 23, Tuesday and IMD has predicted clear skies and shallow to moderate fog during morning hours. But the air quality in the national capital showed no improvement and in Anand Vihar, the AQI was recorded at 442. A thick layer of smog engulfed Delhi today. Foggy conditions might prevail in Noida, Ghaziabad but no such warning has been issued for Gurugram.
Teen guns down man convicted of uncles murder 18 years ago in Ghaziabad
A teenager allegedly shot dead Imran, a man convicted of killing his uncle 18 years ago, at a Ghaziabad market before surrendering. Police have booked four others and increased security.
A 48-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her tenants in Ghaziabad when she went to their flat to collect rent. Her body was discovered stuffed inside a red bag after she failed to return home. The accused couple has been arrested by the police, and a case has been registered.
Delhi Police Busts Interstate Gangs Supplying Mule Bank Accounts To Cybercrooks; 9 Arrested
New Delhi, Dec 18: The Delhi Police has busted two inter-state cyberfraud rackets involved in supplying mule bank accounts used for online financial crimes, including investment frauds, part-time job scams and digital arrest, officials said on Thursday. Nine accused were arrested after coordinated raids in Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur and Ghaziabad under the Cyhawk Operation, police said. The rackets were operating in a highly-structured manner, using layered banking channels, social media platforms and encrypted messaging applications to launder money cheated from [] The post Delhi Police Busts Interstate Gangs Supplying Mule Bank Accounts To Cybercrooks; 9 Arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
A routine rent collection visit turned into a horror for the owner in the Rajnagar Extension area of Nandgram. On Wednesday, the body of a woman was found inside a suitcase, which was inside the property she owned in Aura Chimaera, Raj Nagar Extension, Ghaziabad.
Ghaziabad Woman Killed By Tenant After Going To Collect Rent, Body Stuffed In Suitcase
The tenant couple had not paid rent for about four months, and Deepshikha, a teacher by profession, decided to confront them and ask them to pay.
Ghaziabad Woman Asks Tenant Couple For Rent, Ends Up Dead In A Suitcase
A couple have been arrested in Ghaziabad near Delhi for allegedly murdering their landlady when she asked them to pay rent dues.
A landlady was allegedly killed by her tenant couple in Ghaziabads Rajnagar Extension for demanding unpaid 4 months rent. Her dismembered body was found hidden in a red suitcase.
Delhi: Cyber cops bust fake Air Vistara job racket, mastermind arrested
In a recent crackdown, the Delhi Police have apprehended a fraudster involved in cheating people on the pretext of providing job opportunities. The accused has been identified as 35-year-old Rohit Mishra, resident of Aditya World City, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
No Entry For Old Cars, No Fuel Without PUC Certificate In Delhi From Today
The move to only allow cars with BS-VI engines could affect 12 lakh vehicles entering Delhi from Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Noida
Delhi government orders online classes for students in Class V and below as pollution worsens
Delhi schools are shifting to fully online classes for students up to Class V due to severe air pollution. This directive follows the invocation of Stage-IV of GRAP, with AQI levels reaching 'Severe+' in the capital. Neighbouring Noida and Ghaziabad have implemented similar measures for younger students.
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The Enforcement Directorate raided more than 25 locations in UP, Gujarat, and Jharkhand over 40 hours, over a large illicit money laundering cough syrup racket. Officials found that over 700 fake firms were set up in the name of 220 operators. The firms were found to be generating billions of rupees. In the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), 67 people were named as accused in the case. It was found to be the states largest codeine-based cough syrup diversion and trafficking racket. Factories, warehouses, and residences linked to the accused were raided. The firms existed only on paper, and many of their authorised individuals were also only found on documents. ED sources said that more of the key links in the firms were being exposed, which will lead to more evidence. The body is also moving to seize assets from the masterminds behind the racket, Subham Jaiswal, Alok singh, another man who is a close associate of a former MP, and Amit Tata managed to get away last year eve after the STF conducted an investigation. ED sources said that large cash transactions were found in the bank accounts of Subham Jaiswal and the other two names. Subhams father, Bhola Prasad Jaiswal, is also a person of interest in the case. Some of the firms involved in the transactions were in Ranchi and Ahmedabad. In Uttar Pradesh, locations in Lucknow, Saharanpur, Varanasi, and Ghaziabad. The EDs ECIR enables the agency to summon suspects, freeze bank accounts, seize evidence, and attack properties acquired through illicit proceeds. The report was based on 24 FIRs registered over the past year by UP police, STF and FSDA across districts. Subham Jaiswal, who is the alleged mastermind behind the racket, was issued a notice to appear before the ED on December 8. More summons are expected as the financial probe expands.
Amid the worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR, schools in the national capital, Noida and Ghaziabad have shifted to online and hybrid mode. The step is taken to limit the exposure of students to the polluting air that surrounds Delhi NCR. The air quality in Delhi NCR was severe this morning and Wazirpur in Delhi reported the highest AQI at 500
Food safety concerns rise in J&K after multiple seizures of contaminated food
SRINAGAR: Food safety concerns are mounting in Jammu and Kashmir, with seizures of contaminated items ranging from biscuits and bottled water to eggs, meat and synthetic cheese, prompting heightened vigilance by authorities. The Food Safety Department (FSD) on Saturday banned the sale, storage and distribution of the packaged drinking water brand Ajwa after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of dangerous bacteria, including E. coli and coliform, in a sample collected from Srinagar. The sample was tested at the National Food Testing Laboratory in Ghaziabad, and the report dated 25 November 2025 confirmed E. coli and coliform contamination, indicating possible faecal contamination and serious health risks. The bottled water brand has been declared unsafe and unfit for consumption. This is the second instance of packaged drinking water being banned in recent weeks. Last month, authorities prohibited the sale of another brand, Snowdrop , after arsenic contamination was detected. Food safety violations have also been detected in packaged food products. On 12 December, FSD found Priya Gold Butter Delite biscuits unsafe for consumption and banned their sale in Anantnag district, south Kashmir, where the sample was collected. Laboratory analysis at the National Food Laboratory in Ghaziabad revealed sulphite levels exceeding permissible limits. Health experts warn that consuming food products with excessive sulphite content could pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable individuals. Traders, shopkeepers and distributors have been directed to withdraw the product from shelves and comply with the ban. FSD teams have also launched a valley-wide inspection drive to collect egg samples for testing, following a viral video alleging the presence of carcinogenic elements in eggs. According to the Assistant Commissioner of the Food Safety Department, Srinagar, all districts have been instructed to collect samples from both organised and unorganised markets. FSD teams have lifted multiple samples and sent them for laboratory analysis. Reports are expected soon, he said. Several supermarkets across the Valley have been checked for the brand mentioned in the viral clip. We have not yet found the specific brand referred to, the official added. Earlier, 3,600 kg of rotten meat was seized during raids across the Valley in AugustSeptember, and a large quantity of synthetic cheese was also confiscated during operations in the Jammu region. The repeated detection of substandard and unsafe food products has heightened concern among residents across Jammu and Kashmir, with people demanding stricter screening, regular inspections and stronger enforcement to ensure food sold in markets is safe for consumption.
Spurious ointment racket busted; Delhi Police recovers material worth 2 crore from Ghaziabad unit
DCP Aditya Gautham said the spurious medicines were sold as genuine branded products, posing a serious risk to public health
ED summons codeine smuggling kingpin Shubham Jaiswal; warns of NBW, Interpol notice
LUCKNOW: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Lucknow Zone unit has issued a final summons to Shubham Jaiswal, identified as the kingpin of a codeine cough syrup smuggling racket, warning him that failure to appear on Monday will prompt the agency to seek a non-bailable warrant (NBW) and initiate proceedings for a Red Corner Notice against him through Interpol. Notably, Jaiswal has already been served two summons by the ED but has so far failed to appear to record his statements in connection with the smuggling racket. The ED issued the warning a day after the Allahabad High Court granted interim protection on Friday to Jaiswal and his father Bhola Prasad Jaiswal from arrest until December 17. The father-son duo is accused of running a massive cross-border narcotics racket in Uttar Pradesh. However, the HC relief could not be extended to Bhola Prasad Jaiswal, who remains lodged in Sonbhadra jail in connection with other criminal cases. He was recently arrested at Ranchi airport while allegedly trying to flee the country. Shubham Jaiswal, along with his accomplices, has already fled the country and is believed to be in Dubai. ED sources said Shubham Jaiswal was named in a UP police FIR and is one of the accused in a PMLA case lodged by the agency based on 24 FIRs filed over the past year by UP Police, STF, and FSDA. These cases relate to large-scale seizures of illegal, adulterated, or mislabelled codeine syrups, the arrest of carriers, forged stock records, and suspicious financial activities by pharmaceutical and transport firms. The FIRs cover districts including Lucknow, Chandauli, Varanasi, Ghaziabad, Sonbhadra, Sultanpur, Kanpur Nagar, Jaunpur, Bahraich, Bhadohi, and Ghazipur, pointing to a widespread and structured criminal network. According to sources, Shubham Jaiswal allegedly created fake GST invoices, manipulated stock registers, employed unregistered transporters handling pharma cargo, routed interstate cash movements through informal channels, engaged in unlicensed bottling, and ran suspected illegal manufacturing units. These findings are an offence under PMLA and is an organised financial crime, said a senior official. The ED has also written to UP Police seeking complete case files and bank details of all 67 accused, and has begun examining bank accounts, GST filings, ITRs, property registries, and digital ledgers. The agency is mapping transporters, warehouses, distributors, and interstate logistics, and is scrutinising suspected shell firms used to route profits. Sources said preliminary probes have revealed diversion of pharmaceutical stock, illegal manufacturing, smuggling routes, and laundering of profits, with the investigation still underway.
FSDA writes to UP district magistrates to invoke Gangster Act in illegal cough syrup case
LUCKNOW: While government agencies are conducting raids and cracking the whip on those allegedly involved in illegal diversion of codeine-based cough syrup and trafficking of narcotic-category medicines, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has shot of letters to 31 district magistrates (DMs) across Uttar Pradesh to book the alleged syndicate operators under the UP Gangsters Act. The FSDA has told the DMs to initiate action under the laws provisions that include seizure of properties disproportionate to the known source of income. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in a palatial bungalow worth crores, owned by dismissed police constable Alok Kumar Singh in Lucknow on Friday. Alok Kumar Singh, who was arrested in connection with the cough syrup scam, is currently languishing in jail. The ED raided 25 locations simultaneously across six cities in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Gujarat on Friday morning in connection with a major illegal network dealing in codeine-based cough syrup, officials said. The size of Alok Kumar Singhs bungalow and its overt opulence were there to take everyone in awe. Meanwhile, the development regarding the letters written by FSDA to the DMs has come three days after the Uttar Pradesh government formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by Inspector General of Police, Law & Order, LR Kumar, to investigate the case. The UP Police and FSDA authorities have carried out raids in 332 firms across 52 districts in UP, during the past two months, lodging FIRs against 133 of them across 31 districts. UP forms SIT to crack Rs 425-crore codeine cough syrup smuggling racket According to FSDA Secretary and Commissioner Roshan Jacob, the department conducted months of intensive investigation spanning Jharkhand, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh and collected evidence, including the business links of Uttar Pradeshs super stockists and wholesalers with those states, before launching the raids two months ago. Jacob has also written to district magistrates to initiate action against the jailed operators under the Gangsters Act. As per the FSDA commissioner, CM Yogi had issued directives for stringent action against the culprits ensuring that no diversion takes place from Uttar Pradesh to any other state or country. He (CM) instructed officials not to trouble small traders during enforcement but ensure firm action against super stockists and wholesalers involved in illicit activities, Jacob said. According to officials, for the first time, cases have been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for illegal diversion of codeine-based cough syrup. Earlier, such violations were dealt with only through licence cancellations. Informed sources reveal that while probing the records of 332 drug-selling establishments, it was found that many of them did not actually exist and were functioning only as billing points with no purchase or sale records. Many others lacked proper storage arrangements. Out of the 332 firms, 133 were found to be involved in the organised illegal diversion of these medicines for non-medical use. It was discovered that the diverted stock was being routed primarily through state capital Lucknow, Kanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Bahraich to Nepal, and from Varanasi and Ghaziabad to Bangladesh. Cases of trafficking of codeine-based cough syrup for drug abuse have been identified in cities including Varanasi, Jaunpur, Kanpur Nagar, Ghazipur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Lucknow, Bahraich, Bijnor, Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, Sitapur, Sonbhadra, Balrampur, Raebareli, Sant Kabir Nagar, Hardoi, Bhadohi, Amethi, Shravasti, Siddharthnagar, Unnao, Basti, Ambedkarnagar, Azamgarh, Saharanpur, Bareilly, Sultanpur, Chandauli, Mirzapur, Banda, and Kaushambi, officials said.
PRIYAGOLD Butter Delite Biscuits Declared Unsafe; Anantnag Authorities Impose Immediate Ban
Anantnag, Dec 12: The Food Safety Department Anantnag has imposed a strict ban on the sale of PRIYAGOLD BUTTER DELITE biscuits (Batch No. E25KPO2FB) after laboratory tests confirmed the product to be unsafe for consumption. According to the Designated Officer, Food Safety Anantnag, the action follows the sampling of the biscuit brand by the Food Safety Officer during routine market inspections. The sample was sent to the National Food Laboratory, Ghaziabad, where analysts, in Report No. JK-665/DEC/25/786 dated 05-12-2025, detected [] The post PRIYAGOLD Butter Delite Biscuits Declared Unsafe; Anantnag Authorities Impose Immediate Ban appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
UP forms SIT to crack Rs 425-crore codeine cough syrup smuggling racket
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday announced the formation of a Special Investigating Team (SIT) to dismantle an organised racket involving the illegal diversion of codeine-based cough syrup for narcotic abuse. The smuggling case came to light around 20 days ago when a truck loaded with codeine-based cough syrup was seized in Sonbhadra. Speaking to the media, FSDA Secretary Roshan Jacob, accompanied by Principal Secretary Sanjay Prasad and DGP Rajeev Krishna, said the SIT had been formed to investigate the case. Three accused have been arrested so far. Jacob said misleading information was being circulated on social media. Police have taken action. A truck of cough syrup was caught in Sonbhadra some 20 days ago and based on that evidence, a second truck was recovered in Ranchi, she said. She clarified that the UP case has no connection with a similar case reported in Madhya Pradesh. She said the investigation had been expanded to 300 drug dealers to trace the main supply channels. We want to reach the big traders, not the small retailers, Jacob added. UP DGP Rajeev Krishna said that using cough syrup for any purpose other than its normal medical use amounted to a legal offence. Several pieces of evidence have been found in the last two months. FSDA has registered 128 FIRs across 28 districts, including 38 in Varanasi, 16 in Jaunpur, eight in Kanpur, six in Ghazipur and four each in Lakhimpur Kheri and Lucknow, he said. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who holds the health portfolio, said in Jaunpur that strict action would be taken against the guilty irrespective of their social standing. The DGP added that 279 medical stores were inspected, and many were found to be non-existent. Others had serious anomalies in sale and purchase records. It reflects that the firms were selling cough syrup in an organised manner as an intoxicant, not a medicine. The drug was being supplied from Lucknow, Lakhimpur, Bahraich, Varanasi, Ghaziabad and even Nepal to Bangladesh, he said. In a parallel crackdown, the SIT constituted by the Varanasi Police Commissionerate to probe the smuggling racket run by Shubham Jaiswal of Varanasi arrested two close associates of the kingpin. The racket was operated through his firm, Shelly Traders. Shubham Jaiswal is believed to have fled to Dubai along with his associates Gaurav Jaiswal and Varun Singh on November 5. His father, Bhola Prasad Jaiswal, was arrested at Kolkata airport on November 30 while attempting to fly to Dubai. The two accused arrested on Monday, Vishal Jaiswal and Badal Arya, revealed key details during interrogation. They allegedly earned large sums by setting up shell firms, receiving Rs 25,00030,000 per consignment. The SIT also uncovered suspicious transactions worth Rs 425 crore linked to Shubham Jaiswal over the past two years. DCP Gaurav Basbal said Shubham Jaiswal had left India and look-out circulars were being issued. A Red Corner Notice would also be sought through Interpol. The arrested duo told interrogators that CA Devesh Jaiswal had full access to Shubhams bank accounts. They said they had conducted business worth around Rs 7 crore with him within a year. One of the accused, Badal Arya, claimed Devesh Jaiswal helped him open his firm. The other accused, Vishal Jaiswal of Hukumganj, also said Devesh Jaiswal helped him open a firm named Hariom Pharma. I would place orders but the syrup never came to my shop. I used to get Rs 20,00030,000 in cash, he said. SIT chief ADCP Kashi Zone Saravanan T said two more suspects were being questioned and their documents were being scrutinised.
Tide Now Supports Over 1 Million Small Businesses in India
Gen Zs and millennials make up over 85% of Tides MSME community a powerful reminder that young India is steering the country's entrepreneurial momentum Tier 2, 3, 4 and beyond cities driving growth with over 96% members (MSMEs) on the platform, from towns like Bareilly, Bhopal, Murshidabad, Lucknow and North 24 Parganas Tide , the UKs leading business management platform, today announced that it has surpassed 1 million members (MSMEs) in India. This rapid growth reflects the deep trust that Indian small businesses from nano to micro and emerging SMEs have placed in Tide to simplify how they register, run and grow their businesses. The platform has doubled adoption since its launch in December 2022. India has emerged as Tides largest and fastest-growing market globally in member acquisition, showcasing the success of its India-first strategy and strong product-market fit. Gurjodhpal Singh, CEO, Tide in India, said, This milestone is more than a number its a story of trust. In just under three years, one million Indian entrepreneurs have chosen Tide to be their partner in growth. This reflects our commitment to helping small businesses who have been gravely underserved save time and money by giving them business critical tools across finance, admin and related commercial services that they need, to grow. India is where some of Tide's most innovative products are being developed, creating strong use-cases to be implemented globally . A trusted business partner for Indias entrepreneurs Tides success has always been rooted in scaling responsibly and delivering real-world impact. The company is doing so by building a unified, highly-connected digital platform that reduces the burden of business finance and admin. Over the past year, Tide has delivered product innovation at pace across India with products including: Bill Payments: SMEs in India can pay their utility bills with no extra costs and earn rewards. The product is backed by enhanced security. Udyam Registration: Enabling MSME registration and access to priority government benefits including low-interest loans, subsidies on electricity certifications, protection against delayed payments, etc. GST Registration: help obtain a Goods & Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN), enabling compliance, marketplace selling, input tax credit claims, and vendor trust. Scheme Discovery: Smart matching of government benefits and subsidies to business eligibility. Fixed Deposits Intermediation: Helping SMEs to earn competitive returns on their balances in a seamless and paperless experience. NCMC Card Integration: A single smart Tide card that doubles up as a national mobility card, accepted across multiple transport modes. Structured partners: Provides disbursement of funds to freelancers and vendors via a secure partner portal. Analytics on spending deliver real-time data so SMEs can make faster decisions about cashflow, a key pain point for SMEs. Tides member make-up Tides growth in India is being driven by a new generation of business owners, with over 85% (865,000) of its members under the age of 40, including 58% Gen Z and 42% millennialsreflecting the strong entrepreneurial momentum among Indias youth. And, with our oldest member at 95, simply proves that its never too late to do what you love. The platform is scaling rapidly across emerging business hubs, with 63% of its members from states such as Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra, and a majority comprising small and micro entrepreneurs like local retailers, freelancers and service-led solopreneurs. With strong adoption in Tier 2, 3, 4 and beyond towns namely Bareilly, Bhopal, Murshidabad, Lucknow, North 24 Paraganas, Jaipur, Firozabad, Ghaziabad, Shahjahanpur and Kota with not a single Tier 1 city in the top 10 Tide is playing a significant role in enabling the digital transformation of Indias most underserved business communities. Championing entrepreneurs beyond business tools Tide believes progress happens when entrepreneurs are supported not only with products but with recognition, access and ecosystem change. Women in Business mission: On track to bring 500,000 women entrepreneurs onto the platform by 2027. Tides Bharat Women Aspiration Index brings forth voices from beyond metros to shape better policies for women entrepreneurs across Tier 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 towns in India. Udaan Chronicles: Tides flagship mentoring roadshow, created to help small business owners in semi-urban and rural India, brings expert-led mentoring directly to entrepreneurs who lack access to formal networks and financial resources. UK-India collaboration: Enabling SME expansion across borders through industry delegation. Contributing to critical dialogue shaping future trade for small businesses under the provisions of the UK-India FTA. Tides progress in India is rooted in accountability and global investor backing. The company recently secured a $120 million strategic investment, in a funding round led by TPG. Tide is also deepening its long-term commitment to India with a 500 million investment over the next five years, starting 2026. This investment underscores Indias role as a cornerstone of Tides global growth strategy, which will be used to fuel product innovation tailored for Indian SMEs, technology and AI-led development and expansion of Tides financial ecosystem including payments, credit, and investment solutions. Tides strategy in India emphasises digital inclusion to bring formal financial and business services to underserved entrepreneurs outside major metros, in smaller towns and rural clusters. This approach aligns with the Government of Indias efforts to formalise and digitise MSMEs and increase their access to credit, markets and exports. 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November 2025 saw Delhi-NCR become India's most polluted region, with Ghaziabad and Delhi topping the charts. Despite reduced stubble burning, year-round sources like transport and industry are now the dominant drivers of severe air quality. Residents face another challenging winter with thick smog and health risks.
Delhi fourth most polluted city in India; all top 10 cities from Haryana, UP: Study
CHANDIGARH: Delhi ranked fourth among the most polluted cities in the country in November, as per a report released by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Ghaziabad topped the list, followed by Noida, Bahadurgarh, Delhi, Hapur, Greater Noida, Baghpat, Sonipat, Meerut and Rohtak. Despite a significant reduction in stubble-burning, 20 out of 29 cities in National Capital Region (NCR) recorded higher pollution levels than the previous year. Punjab and Haryana had been blamed in the past for being the primary cause of air pollution in the NCR; the two states have registered an 80 to 90 per cent drop in farm fire cases over the last four years. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)s November 2025 Monthly Air Quality Snapshot, draws data from real-time continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) PM2.5. The report indicates a substantial deterioration in air quality across the country. Ghaziabad emerged as the most polluted city in the country in November this year with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 224 g/m, violating the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) on every day of the month, the report stated. It further said the city experienced 19 Very Poor days, 10 Severe days, and one Poor day. The report further reads, Uttar Pradesh accounted for six of the top ten cities, followed by Haryana with three, along with Delhi. All cities in the top 10 list recorded higher PM2.5 levels than the previous year, except for Delhi. Delhi ranked as the fourth most polluted city, recording a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 215 g/m in November, about twice its October level of 107 g/m. The city experienced 23 Very Poor days, six Severe days, and one Poor day throughout November, the report stated. Despite widespread pollution, the contribution of stubble burning was an average of 7 per cent in November, down from 20 per cent last year. Peak contributions of stubble burning reached 22 per cent, significantly lower than 38 per cent recorded in the previous year. Except for Bahadurgarh, none of the top ten cities recorded even a single day within the safe daily NAAQS limit. Several other cities, including Charkhi Dadri, Bulandshahr, Jind, Muzaffarnagar, Gurgaon, Khurja, Bhiwani, Karnal, Yamunanagar and Faridabad, also recorded PM2.5 levels above NAAQS every day of the month. Sonipat recorded very poor' air quality with PM 2.5 at 121-250 g/m on 29 of the 30 days, while Bahadurgarh remained the second most polluted with a PM 2.5 average of 215 g/m, it added. While seven cities of Punjab exceeded the standard as Mandi Gobindgarh was the most polluted in Punjab with PM 2.5 at 93 g/m. Despite a significant reduction in stubble-burning influence, 20 out of 29 NCR cities recorded higher pollution levels than the previous year, and many still did not register a single day within NAAQS limits. This clearly indicates that the dominant drivers are year-round sources such as transport, industry, power plants, and other combustion sources. Without sector-specific emission cuts, cities will continue to breach standards, said Manoj Kumar, analyst at CREA. At the state level, Rajasthan had the largest number of polluted cities, with 23 of 34 exceeding the NAAQS in November. Haryana had 22 of 25 such cities, while Uttar Pradesh had 14 of 20 above the standard. Pollution levels were also high across other states, with 9 of 12 cities in Madhya Pradesh, 9 of 14 in Odisha, and 7 of 8 in Punjab recording concentrations above NAAQS.
How thieves exploit gated society parking spaces in Delhi-NCR to hide stolen vehicles and rob flats
Gated societies in Ghaziabad and Noida are increasingly used to hide stolen cars. Unfamiliar vehicles without stickers are raising alarms. Police are launching a crackdown, checking abandoned vehicles and impounding those with unconfirmed ownership. Cooperation from residents and RWAs is crucial to make societies safer and prevent them from becoming shelters for criminal activities.
Ghaziabad Tops List Of Indias Most Polluted Cities In November; Shillong Named Cleanest
Ghaziabad recorded the worst air quality in India this November, with PM2.5 levels far above national standards throughout the month.
Ghaziabad Tops List Of Most Polluted Cities In India In November: Report
Ghaziabad was the most polluted city in India in November, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 224 microgram per cubic metre and air quality remaining above the national standards on all 30 days, according to a new analysis.
College teacher on SIR duty in U.P.s Ghaziabad dies
The 58-year-old teacher died of a brain haemorrhage, officials said; college principal said he was under heavy work pressure
College Teacher on SIR Duty in Ghaziabad Dies of Brain Haemorrhage, Say Officials
The electoral roll revision is underway across the state since the beginning of November.
Ghaziabad tops list of most polluted cities in November; NCR dominates rankings
Ghaziabad recorded the highest pollution levels in November. The National Capital Region dominated the list of most polluted cities. Air quality remained poor across many cities in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Stubble burning's impact was lower than last year. Persistent pollution sources like vehicles and industries are driving these levels. Shillong in Meghalaya was the cleanest city.
Air pollution crisis: Ghaziabad most polluted in November, Delhi fourth worst, says report
Noida, Bahadurgarh, Delhi, Hapur, Greater Noida, Baghpat, Sonipat, Meerut and Rohtak joined Ghaziabad among the 10 most polluted cities, the report by think tank Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air said.
Ghaziabad most polluted in November, Delhi 4th worst: Report
