Snags in insulators, transformers & cables trigger outages across Noida and Ghaziabad after showers
Traffic restrictions in place in Ghaziabad for Ganesh idol immersion
Due to the weather, all schools in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Chandigarh will be closed on Wednesday. Read here to know more about Delhi-NCR weather update.
100mm rain in 4 hours: DMs office, homes flooded in Ghaziabad
Yamuna 1m over danger mark, 10,000 displaced
Heavy rainfall and consistent discharge from Haryana's Hathinikund barrage caused the Yamuna River to swell dangerously in Noida and Ghaziabad, prompting the evacuation of over 600 people and 1,400 animals. Authorities are reinforcing embankments and activating relief centers, learning from the devastating 2023 floods.
E. coli detected in Ghaziabad condo water, third case in 4 months
School holiday: Schools in Noida, Ghaziabad closed on September 3 due to heavy rains;checkdetails
Delhi-NCR Weather Update, School holiday: All schools in Noida and Ghaziabad are ordered to be closed on September 3, Wednesday, due to heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR occurring for more than a week.
Due to heavy rainfall and unsafe conditions in Delhi-NCR, the Ghaziabad district administration has declared a holiday for all schools and educational institutions on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, for students from nursery to Class 12. The decision was made to ensure student safety amidst waterlogging and worsening weather, as the region faces major disruptions, traffic congestion, and concerns about flooding.
Delhi NCR weather update: Rain resumes in parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, red alert in...
Gurugram remains under orange alert for now. The city witnessed overnight rainfall triggering heavy waterlogging and traffic snarls.
Heavy monsoon rains battered Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad, prompting an IMD alert and widespread disruption. Gurugram shut schools and offices after severe waterlogging and traffic snarls. What do the next few days have in store for the National Capital Region?
Lucknow Diary | Now, AI-based solution to help check food fraud
Researchers at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) in Lucknow have developed an AI-based solution to address food fraud and adulteration in the natural medicine industry. Led by senior scientist CH Ratnasekhar, the team established a technique to verify the authenticity of botanicals such as turmeric, ashwagandha, and basil. By combining AI with high-resolution mass spectrometry to analyse chemical fingerprints, the approach reports over 98% accuracy in identifying geographical origin, variety, specific plant parts, and detecting adulterated samples. Silent Diwali in store for NCR districts of state With Diwali inching closer, the UP government has announced a blanket ban on the manufacturing, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers in the NCR districts of the state Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Hapur, Baghpat, Shamli, and Muzaffarnagar. The ban is in compliance with a Supreme Court directive to curb pollution. Violators face up to five-year jail terms and cash fines. Authorities stated that the move was crucial to mitigate the annual spike in air pollution levels during the festive season and safeguard public health. Officials emphasised that strict enforcement and public cooperation would be crucial. BJP allies flex muscles ahead of 2027 trial The 2027 Assembly poll is not too far, and the BJPs allies are flexing muscles to keep the former under pressure. Leaders of the Nishad Party, SBSP, RLD, and Apna Dal (S) gathered in Delhi for the national convention of the Nishad Party, setting the tone for political bargaining. They claimed that they are the PDA within the NDA, representing OBC and Dalit communities. Sharing the stage were Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad, SBSPs Om Prakash Rajbhar, Apna Dal (S) vice president Ashish Patel, and RLD general secretary Chandan Chauhan. Nishad, Rajbhar, and Patel are also ministers in the Yogi government. Namita bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com
Delhi NCR Rains: Are schools, offices shut in Gurugram, Noida, Delhi? Check here
Amid heavy rainfall lashing out Delhi NCR regions lincluding, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurugram authorities have ordered the closure of schools, offices in the city for Tuesday, Septmember 2. Are schools, offices shut in Delhi and Noida?
Ghaziabad gets 2 new police outposts
ZEE5 Adds Bakaiti to Its Lineup of Quirky and Entertaining New Web Series This Year
Set in the heart of a bustling middle-class family of Ghaziabad, Bakaiti is one of the finest new web series on ZEE5 that brings up a perfect story offering unlimited laughter and unexpected emotions. The series comprises seven short and crisp episodes, each of which is under 30 minutes. The show beautifully brings the essence of sibling fights, pranks, daily tasks, regrets and much more with absolute authenticity. It follows the story of the Kataria family and their struggle to [] The post ZEE5 Adds Bakaiti to Its Lineup of Quirky and Entertaining New Web Series This Year appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
UP hacker outwits scammer, reveals his Aadhar, PAN, passport details
A hacker from Uttar Pradeshs Ghaziabad claimed to have outwitted a scammer and exposed the latters Aadhar details. The hacker who goes by the username @NanoBaiter on X said that he hacked into the scammers computer by using the webcam. The scammer was identified as Manish Kumar, who is infamous for duping several innocent people. 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 has 300 more hectares where illegal colonies may come up
Chaos at Ghaziabads Morta pump as 30 vehicles engines stop after refuelling
Criminals on the run: Six injured, several held in two-day police crackdown across Noida, Ghaziabad
Hacker Outsmarts Ghaziabad Scammer: Hijacks Webcam, Reveals Aadhar Card Info
The scam involved posing as Anti-Virus Guard (AVG) support and pushing fake Google ads to lure the victims.
Gazab to gayab: How a model street in Ghaziabad faded out
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Over 200 Ghaziabad cops get training in self-defence
NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of death of gang rape victim in Ghaziabad
NHRC issued notices to the Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh and the District Magistrate of Ghaziabad, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks
Delhi company told to refund Rs 2L to Ghaziabad dental institute for not supplying implant
Landslide: IAFs C-130 Aircraft Carrying Relief Material Reaches Jammu
New Delhi, Aug 27: An IAF C-130 transport aircraft carrying relief and rescue material reached Jammu on Wednesday to provide aid to people affected by a landslide along the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine route near Adhkuwari, sources said. The C130 transport aircraft carrying NDRF load reached Jammu from the Hindan Air Force station in Uttar Pradeshs Ghaziabad, a source said. Besides, helicopter assets such as Chinook, and Mi-17 V5 are on active standby at nearby bases in Jammu, Udhampur, Srinagar [] The post Landslide: IAFs C-130 Aircraft Carrying Relief Material Reaches Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Festive season checks in: Cops in Ghaziabad out with prohibitory orders
Abandoned by husband, Ghaziabad wrestler stages hunger strike at DMs office
3 schools operating without permits get education departments notices in Ghaziabad
CISF constable dies as vehicle rams his scooter in Ghaziabad
Man sent to 3 years in jail under Gangster Act, but will walk free in Ghaziabad
Delhi-NCR Soaked Again As IMD Sounds Yellow Alert For Today; SpiceJet Issues Advisory
Several areas in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad witnessed light showers early Monday, with visuals showing rainfall and waterlogging across parts of the capital
3 years on, Ghaziabad forum orders Rs 3,000 cashback for TV buyer
Ghaziabad traffic cop run over by car on DME dies in hospital
Drain water overflows onto road in Ghaziabad, commuters wade through a crisis
After 7 years & 4 attempts, Ghaziabads master plan gets govt approval
Hours after SC order, Ghaziabad man held for slapping woman feeding stray dogs
Man Repeatedly Slaps Woman For Feeding Stray Dogs In Ghaziabad; Arrested
The incident came to light a day after the Supreme Court directed the municipal authorities in Delhi-NCR to create dedicated feeding spaces
Waterlogging, Traffic Woes In Delhi, Ghaziabad As Downpour Brings NCR To A Standstill | Videos
Heavy rains hit Delhi-NCR, causing flooding and severe traffic jams as waterlogging affected key areas and commuters faced gridlocked roads.
Varanasi: History-sheeter with Rs 1 lakh bounty killed in encounter by Uttar Pradesh STF
Shankar Kannaujia, a wanted criminal with a bounty, was killed in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh STF. Officials recovered weapons from the scene. In Ghaziabad, a miscreant was injured after firing at police. He tried to flee during a check. Police found he had prior theft cases. A stolen motorbike and weapon were recovered.
Ghaziabad YouTuber, known for cringe content, booked for mocking BSP chief Mayawati
LUCKNOW: YouTuber Puneet Superstar (Prakash Kumar), known for his bizarre and cringe videos, landed in legal soup for calling former UP CM and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati mummy. Puneet was booked by Ghaziabad police following strong protests by BSP leaders. In one of his videos, he had also called Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav papa recently. Puneet, on Tuesday, posted a video on his Instagram account addressing BSP chief Mayawati as 'Mummy' while attaching her photo to his clip. Puneet has 10.8 crore followers in Instagram. The video, in which he repeatedly referred to the BSP chief as 'mummy' mockingly, went viral, drawing sharp reaction from BSP workers as they found it deeply insulting and derogatory. On Wednesday evening, BSP Ghaziabad district president Narendra Mohit, accompanied by Mandal Prabhari Dayaram Sain, Metropolitan Vice-President Pankaj Sharma, and District General Secretary Lekhraj Bauddh, approached Shalimar Garden Police Station in Ghaziabad and submitted a complaint. According to the complaint, Puneet, a resident of Bhopura Extension-2, Ghaziabad, used his Instagram account under the handle puneetsuperr_star to mock BSP chief Mayawati. She is popularly known as Behenji among her supporters and in political circles. Such acts are intended to disrupt social harmony and spread disrespect towards a leader who commands immense respect across the country, the complaint stated. Narendra Mohit, also an advocate, urged the police to take the strictest possible legal action to ensure that no one dares to indulge in such indecent behaviour against public figures in the future. Ghaziabad DCP Nimish Patil confirmed that a case was lodged against the YouTuber under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the IT Act. Facing mounting criticism and an FIR, Puneet quickly posted another video on Instagram, apologising for his actions. Folding his hands in the video, he said: Greetings my friends, last night I made a video about former Chief Minister Mayawati ji. My intention was not to hurt anyones feelings. If anyones sentiments have been hurt, I fold my hands and apologise. I will never make such a mistake again. Jai Shri Ram. The apology video also went viral but little did it pacify BSP workers, who kept on demanding strict action against the social media content creator. However, Puneet_Superstar seems to have a penchant for such antics. Recently, he had posted another video calling Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav his Papa and urged him to buy an iPhone 16 Pro Max. The video had generated quite a buzz online. Over the years, Puneet has built an identity around his unconventional and cringe-inducing content, which has helped him amass millions of followers. However, he has also invited criticism for crossing limits, for being disrespectful and creating content in bad taste. He has more than 208K subscribers on YouTube but earned more fame on Instagram where his short clips consistently attract massive engagement. In 2023, he had featured in Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 with a 24-hour stint inside the house. His behavour was then described as 'cringe'.
Ghaziabad man kills uncle after drunken brawl, hides his body in bed box
To implement SC order, Noida & Ghaziabad need proper stray dog count, faster sterilisation
Born just 650gm, baby survives after 78-day battle Ghaziabad at hospital
SC bars feeding of stray dogs on streets, asks civic bodies to create dedicated spaces for it
NEW DELHI: Feeding of stray dogs will not be permitted on streets, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled as it directed the municipal authorities of Delhi-NCR to create dedicated spaces for it. A three-judge special bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath said the feeding areas have to be identified keeping in view the population and concentration of stray dogs in a particular municipal ward. Under no conditions shall the feeding of stray dogs on the streets be permitted, the bench, also comprising Justices Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria, said. The top court further directed for the installation of notice boards near designated feeding areas, specifying the area was meant to feed stray dogs. Persons found feeding stray dogs on the streets would be liable to be proceeded with under relevant legal framework. The aforesaid directions are being issued in view of the reports regarding untoward incidents caused by unregulated feeding of stray dogs and to ensure that practice of feeding dogs on the roads and in public places is eliminated as the said practice creates great difficulties for the common man walking on the streets, it added. Each municipal authority was also ordered to create a dedicated helpline for reporting incidents of violation of the directions. The top court ordered appropriate measures against the individual or organisation concerned once complaints were received on the helpline. The bench modified the apex court's August 11 direction prohibiting release of stray dogs from dog shelters in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), and said the picked up canines should be sterilised, vaccinated and released back in the same area. The bench, however, said municipal authorities shall continue to comply with the direction asking them to start picking up and rounding stray dogs from all localities of Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, Faridabad and Gurugram. The apex court said the August 11 direction prohibiting the release of picked up stray dogs shall be kept in abeyance for the time being. The dogs that are picked up shall be sterilised, dewormed, vaccinated and released back in the same area from which they were picked up, it said. The bench clarified this relocation shall not apply to dogs infected with rabies or suspected to be infected with rabies and those that display aggressive behaviour. The top court passed the order on the interim prayer seeking a stay on some of the directions passed on August 11 by a two-judge bench. The bench delivered its order on Friday in a suo motu case initiated on July 28 over a media report on stray dog bites leading to rabies, particularly among children, in the national capital. Widespread protests were reported across the country following the apex court's August 11 order. Later, the matter came up for hearing on August 14 before a three-judge special bench which observed the whole problem of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR was a result of the inaction of local authorities which did othing in implementing the Animal Birth Control Rules on sterilisation and immunisation of canines.
Gang posing as CBI officials rob Rs 2.3 crore in Delhi, 2 held
NEW DELHI, Aug 22: A gang of robbers allegedly posing as CBI officials robbed around Rs 2.3 crore from a businessmans office in Vivek Vihar, police said on Thursday. Manpreet, a resident of Indirapuram in Ghaziabad who is involved in finance, property dealing, and construction, alleged that he had kept business earnings of nearly Rs 2.5 crore in the office. On August 19, he asked his friend, Ravi Shankar, to collect Rs 1.10 crore from Vivek Vihar and bring it [] The post Gang posing as CBI officials rob Rs 2.3 crore in Delhi, 2 held appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Woman Falls Off Stairs At Ghaziabad Society After Pet Dogs Attack Her | Video
A woman in Ghaziabad was injured after being chased by pet dogs in a Ghaziabad society. An FIR was filed at Nandgram police station against the owner.
In Ghaziabad, vehicle thefts peak at noon, chain snatchings after dark
Dengue cases go up in Noida, Ghaziabad, 13 condos get notices
3 Held in UP, Haryana, Rs.2 Cr Scam Exposed
According to DCP D Kavitha, Cybercrime, Hyderabad, in the first case, teams arrested Devash Rastogi and Jitendra Agarwal, both from Ghaziabad for duping a 58-year-old Hyderabad resident.
Ghaziabad sub-inspector caught accepting Rs 50,000 bribe
Case Registered Against YouTuber Punit Superstar For 'Derogatory Remarks' Against Mayawati
Police in Ghaziabad have registered a case against a YouTuber for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on social media, officials said on Thursday.
YouTuber booked in Ghaziabad for derogatory remarks against Mayawati
Ghaziabad police have filed a case against YouTuber Punit Superstar, also known as Prakash Kumar, for allegedly posting derogatory remarks against BSP president Mayawati on Instagram. The FIR was lodged by BSP district president Narendra Mohit, claiming the video insulted the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister.
Three Days After Gang-rape, Dalit Woman Found Hanging At House In Ghaziabad
The woman was allegedly kidnapped by three men on August 18 and later raped. She was admitted to hospital for treatment after the incident
In a disturbing case from Uttar Pradesh, a newly married woman has accused her husband and in-laws of harassment, dowry demands, and cruelty. The complaint alleges that her husband, obsessed with Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi, forced her into ...
Uttar Pradesh: 65-year-old man consumes poison at UP CM`s `Janata Darbar`
A 65-year-old man, identified as Satveer Gurjar from Ghaziabad, was hospitalised after allegedly consuming poison at CM Yogi Adityanaths Janata Darbar in Lucknow on Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 8:50 am. He was immediately rushed to a civil hospital where doctors confirmed his condition is stable. Police are investigating.
During a 'Janata Darbar' at Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's residence in Lucknow, Satveer Gurjar, a 65-year-old man from Ghaziabad, was hospitalized after consuming poison. Gurjar informed attendees of his action around 8:50 am, prompting immediate medical assistance. He was rushed to a civil hospital, where doctors have stabilized his condition, and police are currently investigating the matter.
UP Man Wanted Wife To Look Like Nora Fatehi, Allegedly Made Her Abort
The woman, a resident of Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, alleged that her husband is a womaniser and watches inappropriate videos of women on the internet.
Maintain Body Like Nora Fatehi: Ghaziabad Woman Alleges Torture by Husband
The woman also accused her in-laws of forcing her to take an abortion pill, which she claimed led to a miscarriage
Ghaziabad woman alleges dowry harassment, pressure to maintain body like Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi
A woman in Ghaziabad has filed a police complaint against her husband and in-laws, accusing them of dowry harassment and mental and physical abuse. She also claimed she was pressured to maintain a physique like Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi. According to the complaint, the woman was married six months ago, with her family reportedly spending over Rs 76 lakh on the wedding. Despite this, she alleges that her husband, a physical education teacher in a government school, constantly body-shamed her, calling her 'fat and ugly,' and demanded she exercise for three hours daily. Failure to comply, she claimed, resulted in food deprivation. The woman further accused her in-laws of forcing her to take an abortion pill, leading to a miscarriage. She also alleged that her husband frequently watched inappropriate content online and was a habitual womaniser. Assistant Commissioner of Police Saloni Agarwal confirmed the registration of an FIR at the womens police station. The complainant has made serious allegations including dowry harassment, coercion, and physical assault. An investigation is underway, said Agarwal. (With inputs from PTI)
UP Man, Obsessed With Nora Fatehi, Forced Wife Into Starvation, Gruelling 3-Hour Workouts
A Ghaziabad woman accused her husband, Shivam Ujjwal, of harassment for forcing her to exercise to resemble actress Nora Fatehi. She also alleged dowry harassment and torture.
Kinnaur Kailash Yatra called off due to heavy rains; Five people lost lives this year
CHANDIGARH: In view of persistent rainfall, the district administration has called off the Kinnaur Kailash Yatra with immediate effect. A pilgrim from Uttar Pradesh was killed after being hit by a shooting stone on the Yatra route. With this, the death toll of pilgrims on the Yatra has risen to five. This year recorded the highest number of pilgrims 7,316. Sources said that 31-year-old Gaurav, a resident of Aditya World City in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, died after sustaining injuries from a shooting stone between Maling Khata and Ganesh Gufa. The local police received the information on August 19, following which a team rushed to the spot but found him dead. His body was shifted to the Regional Hospital, Reckongpeo. A post-mortem was conducted today, after which the body was handed over to his relatives. The upper portion of the deceaseds body was severely damaged. Superintendent of Police, Kinnaur, Abhishek Shekhar, appealed to the public not to undertake the Yatra as the district is facing heavy rains and erratic weather conditions. The district administration has cancelled the Yatra. An official order issued yesterday by Deputy Commissioner of Kinnaur, Dr. Amit Kumar Sharma, stated that heavy rains, shooting stones, and dense fog in the region have already led to tragic incidents and loss of lives. To prevent further risks, the Yatra has been cancelled with immediate effect under Section 34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, until further orders. Any pilgrim attempting the journey will be escorted back to the base camp, and action will be taken against violators under the Act. He said that with more rain and cloudy weather predicted in the next five to seven days, precautionary steps were necessary to ensure the safety of people. The Yatra, which began on July 15, was scheduled to continue until August 30. The trek starts from Tangling village in Kinnaur and ends at the Kinnaur Kailash peak, at an altitude of 6,050 metres. According to data with the district administration, this year saw the highest number of pilgrims 7,316 in 24 days. Last year, 7,200 pilgrims undertook the Yatra in 22 days; in 2023, 3,600 pilgrims in 15 days; and in 2022, 3,000 pilgrims in 15 days.
Woman Injured After Pet Dog Attacks Her In Ghaziabad Society, CCTV Footage Emerges
In Ghaziabad, a pet dog attacked a woman in a lift lobby, biting her leg. CCTV footage shows the dog pouncing on her as she waited for the lift on Tuesday evening.
MHAs wanted Hashim Baba gang aide held in Ghaziabad for GTB hospital killing
NEW DELHI: A 23-year-old alleged member of Hashim Baba gang, wanted in a murder case at GTB hospital last year, was arrested from Ghaziabad, police said on Thursday. The incident took place on July 14, 2024, when Riyazuddin (35), who was admitted in GTB hospital, was shot dead by the assailants in a mistaken identity. Hashim Baba gang shooters planned to eliminate one Waseem of the Chhainu Gang as revenge for an earlier assault with a blade on their members. Waseem had narrowly escaped a prior attack and was undergoing treatment at GTB hospital. On the day of the incident, in a case of mistaken identity, the attackers shot dead Riyazudin, a patient unrelated to the gang rivalry, instead of their intended target. During investigation, it was revealed that Ayan, along with his associates, had conducted multiple recce of GTB hospital from July 9 to 13. On July 14, Ayan assisted the shooters by carrying out surveillance inside the hospital premises, helping coordinate the movement of the assailants, and ensuring target tracking while keeping his phone switched off to avoid detection, a senior police officer said. His active role in the conspiracy was established through CCTV footage and witness accounts. Ten accused, involved in the whole conspiracy, were arrested just after the incident but Ayan was at large. Police got a tip-off that Ayan was present in Ghaziabad area. A trap was laid on Wednesday and nabbed Ayan near the Ghaziabad New Bus Stand petrol pump, Deputy Commissioner of Police (crime) Aditya Gautam said. Ayan disclosed that he came in contact with members of the Hashim Baba Gang through one Faheem. Lured by the promise of money, he joined their plan to eliminate Waseem. He assisted the shooters on the day of the incident. He also mentioned about the gangs communication methods, which included encrypted messaging apps like Signal, Instagram chats, and WhatsApp, and how they switched off their phones before surveillance trips to avoid location tracking.
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Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad Police Traffic Advisory 15th August: Delhi-NCR will implement traffic restrictions for heavy vehicles from August 12-15, 2025, due to Independence Day celebrations. Gurugram and Faridabad will restrict heavy vehicle entry to Delhi, advising use of the KMP Expressway.
2.8 lakh stray dogs in UP sterilised in last 2 years
Uttar Pradesh has vaccinated and sterilized 2.8 lakh stray dogs under its animal birth control program across 2023-24 and 2024-25. The state established 17 permanent ABC centers and approved two more for Lucknow and Ghaziabad with a budget of Rs 34 crore.
Ghaziabad teen enters Hall of Fame after spotting bug in NASA website
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed National Insurance Company to pay an Indirapuram woman 75% of her car's insured value (Rs 2 lakh) after it was stolen in 2015. The commission also ordered compensation for mental agony and litigation costs due to the company's unfair rejection of her claim, despite a valid policy.
Heavy Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi, Streets Waterlogged; IMD Forecasts More Showers Today
The heavy downpour disrupted the vehicular movement in parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad
Heavy rain lashed Delhi and National capital Region (NCR) on Tuesday (12 August), causing waterlogging and traffic chaos in several areas. The downpour from late Monday night have disrupted traffic in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad.
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'satisfactory' category on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 97 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Police conducted a raid at the fake police station in Sector 70 on Sunday (August 10). The case comes just weeks after the Ghaziabad Police held a 47-year-old man for allegedly running a fake embassy from a rented house in Kavi Nagar area. Read on for more details.
After Ghaziabad bogus embassy, six held in Noida for running fake International Police office
Gautam Budh Nagar police have arrested six men for allegedly running a bogus office in the name of the International Police & Crime Investigation Bureau to mislead the public, impersonate government officials, and extort money using forged documents, fake IDs, and police-style insignia. According to the police, acting on a tip-off, they raided premises at BS-136, Sector 70, Noida, around midnight on Sunday, where the accused had set up an office designed to resemble that of an official investigative agency. Investigators said that the group allegedly used police-like colours and logos, displayed forged certificates purportedly from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Ayush, and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and falsely claimed affiliations with Interpol, the International Human Rights Commission, and Eurasia Pol. They even claimed to have an office in the UK. Police said the gang posed as public servants, solicited donations through their website www.intlpcrib.in and displayed various national and international certificates online to create an appearance of legitimacy. They also kept multiple press ID cards, international human rights IDs, and official-looking stamps to influence and deceive people. -3:- INTERNATIONAL POLICE & CRIME INVESTIGATION BUREAU 06 @DCPCentralNoida PART-2 https://t.co/SQMOKz0d9a pic.twitter.com/Yq8yVWI0P0 POLICE COMMISSIONERATE GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR (@noidapolice) August 10, 2025 We successfully disrupted a well-orchestrated fraud operation, DCP Central Noida Shakti Mohan Awasthi said. The accused had established a hoax office under the guise of the International Police & Crime Investigation Bureau, using police-like insignia and fabricated ministry documents to deceive the public and extort money. During the raid, we arrested six suspects and seized extensive evidence, including forged IDs, ministry certificates, cheque books, ATM cards, visiting cards, signboards, mobile phones, and cash. Police said the gang had set up the office only about 10 days earlier, renting the premises on June 4, and were attempting to function as a parallel law enforcement body. Since the operation was still in its early stages, officials believe only a handful of individuals had been targeted so far, but efforts are underway to identify more victims. The accused were identified as Bibhash, Araghya, Babu, Chandra Mandal, Pintu, Samapda, and Ashish all originally from West Bengal and living in Sector 70. During the raid, police recovered mobile phones, cheque books, rubber stamps, ID cards from various institutions, affiliation documents, visiting cards, certificates, letterheads, envelopes, a trust deed, ATM cards, and cash. Each suspect was found in possession of at least one mobile phone. A case has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to forgery, cheating, impersonation, and endangering safety, as well as provisions of the Information Technology Act and the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950. The gang claimed links to international bodies and displayed numerous fake credentials to bolster their image, Awasthi added. We are now verifying their backgrounds, affiliations, and identifying any additional accomplices or victims. All six accused have been remanded to judicial custody, and the investigation is continuing. The UP Special Task Force on July 22 had arrested 47-year-old Harsh Vardhan Jain from Ghaziabad for running embassies of four micronations Westarctica, Seborga, Poulbia and Ladonia from a rented house. Claiming to be their ambassador, Jain similarly possessed forged diplomatic plates, luxury cars and official seals. Police are probing alleged overseas job scams, hawala links and counterintelligence activities. Custody plea is pending in court. They are also examining statements by Westarctica and Seborga for possible use in the investigation.
Drone rumours trigger panic in UP village, 45-year-old Bhurey Singh serves as 'sky sentry'
LUCKNOW: In Puranpur, a rural tehsil in Pilibhit district, 45-year-old Bhurey Singh now stands on nightly vigil with a flashlight strapped to his bicycle and a thick wooden stick in hand. Hired two weeks ago by local residents, he serves as the village's sky sentry. They say thieves are using drones to plan robberies, Bhurey told PTI. Whether it's true or not, we can't take any chances. His nightly patrol reflects a wave of fear spreading across more than 300 villages in at least a dozen districts of western Uttar Pradesh -- from the forest edges of Pilibhit to the urban sprawl of Ghaziabad. Since mid-July, cries of Drone chor! have echoed through village lanes at night, replacing the usual silence of the countryside. Shadows dart across rooftops, wooden lathis are clutched tightly, and families stay awake long past midnight in fear of unseen threats from above. Villagers speak in hushed tones of mysterious drones flying after dark, allegedly scouting rooftops and identifying weak entry points. In many communities, drones have become ghosts in the sky. Sometimes real. Often imagined. Always feared. As the panic grew, so did state attention. Last week, the matter was reviewed in a high-level law and order meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He issued a stern warning against those spreading rumours or flying drones without authorisation. Those creating fear using drones -- or spreading misinformation -- will be charged under the Gangster Act, the chief minister directed. Provisions under the NSA may also be invoked if necessary, he said. To regulate drone usage, police have been instructed to maintain a dedicated drone register. DIG Kalanidhi Naithani of Meerut Range directed all police stations in his jurisdiction to list drone owners and take immediate action against individuals operating drones after dark. He cautioned citizens against using drones just for fun, warning of strict legal consequences for violations. Despite these measures, fear persists on the ground. Punjab launches anti-drone systems to tackle drugs & weapons smuggling from Pakistan According to police, the roots of this hysteria lie in Amroha, where bizarre rumours began circulating in early June about an underwear-clad, oil-smeared gang of thieves using drones to survey homes before burglaries. Though the story appeared implausible, it spread rapidly. Soon, villages in neighbouring districts such as Moradabad, Rampur, Sambhal, Meerut, and Bijnor began reporting similar drone sightings. Many videos, some doctored or outdated, went viral on social media. Every flickering light or low-flying object sparked panic. On WhatsApp, paranoia quickly outpaced fact. Officials attribute the growing alarm to low digital literacy, widespread misinformation, and deep-seated anxieties around unfamiliar technologies. What began as whispers has now escalated into violence. In Modinagar, Ghaziabad, a man visiting his girlfriend from Hapur was mistaken for a drone operator and beaten by a mob earlier this month. He had no drone, only the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. In Bareilly, a toy drone found on the roof of a government school caused alarm. Four brothers returning from Delhi were intercepted and assaulted by locals who assumed they were part of a drone theft gang. Police later confirmed the drone was a broken plastic toy incapable of flight. In Aurangabad, Bulandshahr, a blinking light in the sky triggered chaos. A man walking nearby -- allegedly drunk and unaware -- caught, stripped, and beaten. Drone vigil ensures safety at Bapatla beaches He had no connection to any drone activity. Police helplines in several districts have received hundreds of drone-related complaints in recent weeks. However, senior officers maintain that no thefts have been conclusively linked to drone surveillance. Drone sightings have been reported for over a month now, DIG Naithani told PTI. But not a single theft case has been proven to involve drones. This hysteria is driven entirely by rumours and fear. Over 40 people have been arrested in districts such as Meerut, Amroha, and Sambhal for inciting panic or spreading false information. Police in several areas have launched awareness drives, directing drone owners to register their devices or face fines. WhatsApp helplines have been issued to counter hoaxes. In Amroha, three YouTubers filming drone footage were detained for flying without police permission. They were released after verification, but the incident added to local suspicion. In Meerut, two content creators were held for allegedly spreading fake drone-related videos. Police in the affected districts have appealed to residents to approach authorities if they spot a drone, instead of spreading rumours on social media. Superintendent of Police (Rampur) Vidya Sagar Mishra told PTI, We have held meetings with influential community members at the village level and sought their support to counter the rumours. The officer said drone sightings were largely hearsay and had no proven links to any organised gang. Still, in many homes, fear continues to shape daily life. One or two people in every household now stay awake through the night, looking at the sky, said Ramapati Verma of Fatehganj in Bareilly. We can't let our guard down. What if the thieves come? What if they hurt someone? she asked.
CBI books AIIMS-Bhubaneswar officer, five others for jobs scam using forged documents
NEW DELHI: The CBI has booked an officer of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar and five others for alleged corruption in the recruitment to Group-B and Group-C posts using forged documents, officials said on Saturday. The agency acted on the findings of its preliminary enquiry registered by it in March that prima facie showed a case of criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery, and bribery. Assistant Administrative Officer of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar's recruitment cell Sudhir Kumar Pradhan, along with five others -- Rajashree Panda, Sangram Mishra, Sai Sagar Kar, Shri Sambit Mishra, and Sruti Sagar Kar -- have been booked by the CBI in connection with the case, officials said. The CBI has alleged that Sruti Sagar Kar, an employee of Bombay Intelligence Security (India) Limited (BIS), had conspired to secure permanent employment for his relatives and family members at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar. The recruitment process was compromised using forged educational and work experience certificates for posts advertised on July 1, 2023. It is alleged that Panda (Sruti Sagar Kar's wife), Sangram Mishra, Sai Sagar Kar and Sambit Mishra had secured the jobs on the basis of forged educational documents issued by Shree College of Paramedical Sciences, Ghaziabad. Further, no such college or university infrastructure i.e the college and Allied Healthcare Council of India to which the college is affiliated, was found to exist at the addresses mentioned on their website, the FIR has alleged. The CBI also detected irregularities regarding work experience. Certificates showing their service at B R D Medical College in Gorakhpur, in roles like sanitary inspector and medical record technician, were found to be fake. The certificates were fabricated and allegedly arranged by Sruti Sagar Kar in conspiracy with the applicants and others, officials said. The preliminary enquiry showed that Pradhan played a pivotal role in the conspiracy as he did not bring to the notice of higher authorities that the verification letter sent to the Ghaziabad institute had returned undelivered, allowing the four candidates to continue with their jobs.
Hindu Yuva Vahini leader lured LLB student with job promise, raped her in Ghaziabad
LUCKNOW : The Ghaziabad city president of the Hindu Yuva Vahini is on the district police radar after allegedly raping an LLB student, who claimed she was called by the accused on the pretext of introducing her to a senior advocate but was instead taken to a flat and assaulted. The victim alleged that after the rape, the accused left her on the road and fled. He also allegedly threatened to kill her if she revealed the incident to anyone. According to sources, the victim reached Muradnagar police station at 11 pm. Members of the Bajrang Dal also arrived at the police station in support of the victim and created a commotion. Following this, the police registered a case against the accused. Police sources said raids were being conducted to nab him. The incident allegedly took place in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad. As per the police complaint, the victim met the accused, identified as Sushil Prajapati, a resident of Ghaziabad, in November 2021. Prajapati allegedly remained in regular contact with her over the phone. While studying law, she used to practise with a senior lawyer at the Meerut Court. Prajapati allegedly told her to start working at the Ghaziabad Court, claiming that he knew senior advocates there. He allegedly promised her that these advocates would provide her with a monthly remuneration and that his acquaintances would refer cases to her. The victim stated that she agreed to the suggestion and asked Prajapati to make arrangements for her practice in Ghaziabad Court. Sushil Prajapati called me at 11 am on Thursday and said that he had talked to a senior lawyer of Ghaziabad with whom he would introduce me, she claimed. In her complaint, she added that she took a bus from Meerut and reached Modinagar in Ghaziabad. From there, she travelled to the Rapid station, after which Prajapati asked her to come to Muradnagar. As I reached there, Sushil Prajapati was already standing there with his Thar, she mentioned. Prajapati allegedly took her to a flat, where he offered her a cold drink, saying the lawyer would arrive shortly. The cold drink was apparently spiked as I started feeling sleepy. Taking advantage of it, Prajapati forcefully assaulted me and raped me, the victim alleged in her complaint. She further claimed that Prajapati threatened her by saying he was a member of the Hindu Yuva Vahini with high-level connections, before leaving her on the road. He allegedly told her to return to Meerut quietly. After regaining consciousness, the victim reached Muradnagar police station to file her complaint. Upon learning about the incident, Gorakshak Dal and Bajrang Dal workers also reached the police station to support the victim. Meanwhile, Hindu Yuva Vahini's district president, Ayush Tyagi Kakda, said, The organisation does not support such workers who play with the dignity of sisters and daughters. According to Additional Police Commissioner Alok Priyadarshi, a case has been registered under the relevant sections against the accused and the victims medical examination was being conducted.
Ghazibad police have uncovered a child trafficking ring. The network involved a nurse, ASHA worker, and marriage bureau operators. They allegedly kidnapped and sold children to couples across Uttar Pradesh. Prices ranged from 1.5 to 5 lakh. The gang operated in multiple states, using social media to find buyers. Four suspects are now under arrest. Further investigation is underway.
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By Khadija Irfan Rahim A Muslim man in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh was arrested for the second time in two months on allegations of kidnapping a Hindu woman by her family. However, the woman has categorically denied the charges and said she married him of her own free will. The case involves two Indirapuram 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 .
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The Ghaziabad Development Authority has given nod to the Shahberi Flyover project, which will help ease the increasing traffic jams in Shahberi village. The flyover with a 200-meter long ramp will also offer smooth access to Greater Noida and other benefits.
Stairs Collapse In Ghaziabad's Residential Society, At Least Eight Families Trapped | News18
Panic spread in Ghaziabads Vasundhara after a starcase collapsed in a residential society. The incident occurred today morning at Green View Apartments in Vasundhara Sector-17. As many as eight families are trapped inside their flats because the collapse has blocked the only exit from their apartments.No injury has been reported as of now, officials are trying to rescue those who are trapped. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Stairs Collapse In Ghaziabad's Residential Society, At Least Eight Families Trapped
Panic spread in Ghaziabad's Vasundhara after a staircase collapsed at Green View Apartments. No injuries reported, officials are working to rescue those trapped.
Heavy rains caused severe flooding at ABES Engineering College in Ghaziabad, inundating the girls' hostel and damaging students' belongings. Videos circulating online showed waterlogged rooms and corridors, highlighting the extent of the damage. The downpour also disrupted daily life in Ghaziabad, flooding basements and the GDA office, prompting a weather alert for continued heavy rain.
D&FCO J&K Prohibits Use Of Synthetic Food Colours In Prepared (Ready-To- Eat) Food Items
SRINAGAR, Aug 1: Drug Administration, Drugs & Food Control Organization, J&K today prohibited the use of synthetic food colours in prepared (ready-to- eat) Food Items available in markets. As per an official statement issued here, it was informed that the recent analytical reports of National Food Laboratory Ghaziabad has revealed that certain food samples of prepared food viz. Kabab, Biryani, Pickles and Chicken Tikka, have been found unsafe due to the presence of synthetic food colours, like Carmoisine, Tartrazine, and [] The post D&FCO J&K Prohibits Use Of Synthetic Food Colours In Prepared (Ready-To- Eat) Food Items appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IB officer, sister found dead in locked flat in Ghaziabad; Suicide suspected
LUCKNOW: The bodies of an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer and his sister were found in a locked house in Ghaziabad. According to sources, the siblings had been living with their mother, who was not at home at the time of the incident. Their father is currently stationed at CSIR Goa. The incident occurred on Thursday evening in Govindpuram, under the jurisdiction of Kavinagar police station. When the mother returned home around 5 p.m., she found the door locked from the inside. Initially, she attempted to contact her children over the phone, and then knocked on the gate but received no response. She assumed they might be sleeping. However, when she looked through a window, she saw both of them lying on the floor. With the help of a neighbour, she broke the door and went inside the room. A local welder was called to break open the door to get both of them out. The siblings were rushed to Sarvodaya Hospital, but doctors declared them dead on arrival. The sources claimed that there was smell of sulphos emanating from the bodies. However, no suicide note was recovered from the scene, and the reason behind the suspected suicide remains unclear. The mother is reportedly unable to speak about the incident. Meanwhile, the police have sent the bodies for post-mortem. The family has refused to pursue police action. According to sources, the deceased have been identified as Avinash Kumar Singh, son of Sukhbir Singh, a resident of House No. H-352 in Govindpuram Colony. Avinash worked with the Intelligence Bureau in Delhi, while his 23-year-old sister, Anjali, was a student. DCP Dhawal Jaiswal said that an investigation is underway. Authorities are examining mobile phones and other digital evidence to determine the exact cause of the incident. He added that although the victims father is posted in Goa, the family has been residing in Ghaziabad for the past 20 years. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
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Basement Of A Private Society Collapses In Ghaziabad | Delhi NCR Rains | Breaking News | News18
| Basement of a private society in Ghaziabad has collapsed due to heavy rains and no causalities reported n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
