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Akhilesh accuses BJP of having superficial and purely electoral faith
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the ruling BJP of having superficial and purely electoral faith. Sharing a newspaper report on X about the alleged neglect of the Sankarshan Kund in Mathura, Yadav wrote, They say where there is cleanliness, God resides. But the BJP government has abandoned sacred symbols of faith, 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 .
NEW DELHI: In a major setback to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, the Delhi Polices Economic Offences Wing has registered a fresh FIR against them and six others in the decade-old National Herald money laundering case . The FIR, registered on October 3, 2025, follows a detailed complaint from Shiv Kumar Gupta, Assistant Director of the Enforcement Directorates Headquarters Investigation Unit, and invokes charges of criminal conspiracy, dishonest misappropriation of property, criminal breach of trust and cheating. On November 29, 2025, the Rouse Avenue Court postponed its decision on whether to take cognizance of the EDs chargesheet, deferring the order to December 16 and observing that the accused have a right to be heard before any decision is taken. According to the FIR, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, Young Indian, Dotex Merchandise Pvt Ltd, Sunil Bhandari and Associated Journals Ltd have been named as accused. Except for Sam Pitroda, who now resides in Oak Brook, Illinois, all others are residents of India. The FIR alleges an elaborate criminal conspiracy to fraudulently take over properties worth over Rs 2,000 crore belonging to Associated Journals Limited, the original publisher of the National Herald. It states that this takeover was executed by Young Indian, in which Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi held controlling stakes, for a paltry sum of Rs 50 lakhs only. It details how the All India Congress Committee gave cumulative loans of Rs 90.21 crore to AJL between 200203 and 201011 and treated the amount as non-recoverable despite AJL holding valuable properties. The FIR states: The scheme of fraud was executed by Young Indian purchasing from AICC the right to recover the loan of Rs. 90.21 cr. (given by AICC to AJL) for a paltry sum of Rs. 50 lakhs and simultaneously, AJL converted the outstanding loan of Rs. 90.21 crore into 9.02 crore equity shares of face value Rs. 10 each in favour of Young Indian, thereby defrauding shareholders of AJL on one hand and also the public donors of AICC by dishonestly inducing AICC to forego its valuable right to recover Rs. 90 Crore advanced to AJL. The FIR says AJL shareholders were cheated as their shareholding was diluted when Young Indian was issued 99% of the companys shares. It adds: ED investigation reveals that, Young Indian was effectively controlled by Sh. Rahul Gandhi and Smt. Sonia Gandhi since they together held 76% of shares through a well-thought-out conspiracy. Young Indian was incorporated on November 23, 2010 with a capital of Rs 5 lakh, and through transfers and allotments, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi each came to hold 38% of its shares. Sam Pitroda and Suman Dubey were the original shareholders with 550 shares each. On January 22, 2011, fresh allotments and transfers brought in Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi as 38% shareholders each, while Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes received 12% each. The FIR traces the case back to BJP leader Subramanian Swamys 2013 complaint at Patiala House Courts. The court took cognizance in June 2014. It quotes the order: In the Order passed, Ld. MM observed that Young Indian was created as a sham or a cloak to convert public money to personal use or as a special purpose vehicle for acquiring control over Rs. 2000 Cr. worth of assets of AJL and accused person have allegedly acted in consortium with each other to achieve the said nefarious purpose. The High Court later refused to interfere with the cognizance order. The FIR lists three major AJL properties allegedly diverted for private gain: Herald House in New Delhi, AJL House in Bandra East, Mumbai, and a property at Bisheshwar Nath Road in Lucknow. It states: The above facts and circumstances of the case enumerate the issue of government properties being allotted to AJL at subsidized rates for larger public purposes, only to be usurped and misused by the beneficial owners of Young Indian and thus represents a serious form of criminal conspiracy and financial fraud. It alleges AJL shareholders were cheated when Young Indian gained 99% ownership through decisions taken by only 7 members of the company who together held 0.00005% of the total shareholding in AJL. It adds: he fraudulent misrepresentations made to the general body of shareholders of AJL leading to wrongful gain of almost Rs 2000 crores in favour of Young Indian and its owners namely Smt. Sonia Gandhi and Sh. Rahul Gandhi and the corresponding wrongful loss to the shareholders of Young Indian clearly makes out an offence of criminal conspiracy and cheating. The FIR also outlines how AICC and its donors were allegedly defrauded, stating: The concerned office bearers of AICC viz. the then President Sonia Gandhi and General Secretary Rahul Gandhi by 'selling' AICC's right to recover a loan of Rs. 90.21 crores from AJL for a paltry sum of Rs 50 lakhs to Young Indian has virtually deprived AICC not only the right to recover the entire Rs. 90.21 crore but also the option of converting this debt into equity shares from AJL which would have entitled AICC as a 99% shareholder to properties worth almost Rs. 2000 crores According to the FIR, Young Indian acquired proceeds of crime in the form of AJL shares, immovable properties and rental income. It states that the properties, valued at Rs 755 crore, were treated as proceeds of crime, and notes rental income of Rs 142.67 crore between 201011 and 202223 as direct proceeds of crime. The total proceeds of crime are pegged at Rs 988.03 crore. ED had attached properties worth Rs 751.91 crore on November 20, 2023. The FIR cites three additional alleged frauds: bogus donations of Rs 18.12 crore to Young Indian in 201718 to discharge the income tax demand, fake advance rent of Rs 38.41 crore received by AJL from nine entities on instructions of Congress leaders, and fake advertisement revenue of Rs 29.45 crore between 201718 and 202021. It states: Most of the advertisement given does not commensurate with business purposes of the donors as these advertisements are mostly in the form of congratulatory messages/birthday wishes to congress top leaders. It also details how Young Indian arranged the Rs 50 lakh payment to AICC, citing a Rs 1 crore loan from Dotex Merchandise Pvt Ltd, described as a shell company. Part of this was used for the Rs 50 lakh payment toward acquiring AICCs right to recover Rs 90.21 crore from AJL. The FIR was registered based on information shared by the Enforcement Directorate under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. After approval from ED Director Rahul Naveen, the complaint was sent to the Commissioner of Police for action. Modi-Shah continuing with 'mischievous politics of vendetta': Congress With Delhi Police filing an FIR against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, the Congress on Sunday alleged that the Modi-Shah duo is continuing with its mischievous politics of harassment, intimidation, and vendetta against the party's top leadership. Condemning the action, the opposition party also said the National Herald matter is a completely bogus case and justice will ultimately triumph. In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh charged, The Modi-Shah duo is continuing with its mischievous politics of harassment, intimidation, and vendetta against the top leadership of the INC. Those who threaten are themselves insecure and afraid. The National Herald matter is a completely bogus case. Justice will ultimately triumph. Satyameva Jayate, he said. The Modi-Shah duo is continuing with its mischievous politics of harassment, intimidation, and vendetta against the top leadership of the INC. Those who threaten are themselves insecure and afraid. The National Herald matter is a completely bogus case. Justice will ultimately Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) November 30, 2025 Congress spokesperson and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi said in a post on X that the FIR was either wine new nor bottle new nor glasses new. One trick wonder of a case where no money moved, where no immovable property transferred yet money laundering invented upon creation of Young Indian as a not for profit co to merely hold shares of AJL which in turn runs and holds brand NH and continues to hold all property as before &as always. Condition precedent of ML (money laundering) movement of money and conversion of unaccounted to white money always absent, yet we have politically malicious proceedings continuing, he said on X. Ironically, Gandhis and other Congress functionaries as directors of YI cannot get dividends, cannot distribute profits, get not one perk, yet accused of ML!! Current FIR created by adding few lines re infusion of money by private company to enable payment of assignment money by YI to make AJL debt free, Singhvi said. #NatHerald neither wine new nor bottle new nor glasses new. Hence my comment also old. One trick wonder of a case where no money moved, where no immovable property transferred yet money laundering invented upon creation of #YoungIndian as a not for profit co to merely hold shares Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi) November 30, 2025 Senior Congress leader Pramod Tiwari slammed the government over the development, alleging that it is working like the British rulers who took away people's democratic rights. This is politics of vendetta and we condemn it. We never bowed down earlier, neither will we bow down now nor in the future. Gandhi family has always fought for the independence of the country and we will keep fighting for the freedom of democracy, he said. His remarks came after the Delhi Police filed an FIR against former Congress presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and other accused in the National Herald case on a complaint by the ED as part of the agency's money laundering probe into the high-profile case that alleges that the first family of the party abused their position for personal gains. Official sources and documents said the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police filed a complaint against the Gandhis and seven others on October 3. The police has pressed charges under sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 403 (dishonest misappropriation of property), 406 (punishment for criminal breach of trust) and 420 (cheating) of the IPC in the FIR that names the Gandhis, Congress leaders Suman Dubey and Sam Pitroda, entities like the Young Indian (YI) and Dotex Merchandise Ltd, Dotex promoter Sunil Bhandari, Associated Journals Ltd. (AJL) and unknown others. These entities are also named as an accused (except unknown others) in the ED chargesheet filed before a Delhi court in April. The court is yet to take its cognisance with the next date of hearing scheduled for December 16. The ED, according to the sources, used powers available to it under section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to get the police FIR registered. This section allows the federal agency to share evidence for registration of a criminal predicate offence by a law enforcement agency so that it can subsequently book a money laundering case to take forward the investigation.
NIA Court Convicts Two More in Al-Qaeda Conspiracy Case
SRINAGAR: A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has convicted two more accused in the Lucknow Al-Qaeda terror conspiracy case. Mohammad Mustaqueem and Shakeel, both residents of Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), were convicted by the NIA court under section 25 (1B)(a) of the Arms Act read with section 120B of IPC. The Special Court []
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State teacher receives Bharat Scouts and Guides award
JOWAI, Nov 29: Ohiwot Laloo, a senior school teacher and an active youth influencer based in West Jaintia Hills, has been conferred with the prestigious Silver Star Award of the Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG) at a ceremony held in Lucknow recently, officials said on Saturday. Laloo is the first BSG member from the district []
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AMN/ WEB DESK Indian shuttlers Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda and Kidambi Srikanth stormed into the semifinals of the Syed Modi International Badminton Tournament in Lucknow yesterday. In the womens singles, 16-year-old Tanvi defeated Sin Yan Happy Lo of Hong Kong 21-13, 21-19 to reach the last four. She will now face fifth seed Hina Akechi []
Two Lucknow men get 20 months jail for involvement in al- Qaeda linked terror conspiracy case
Earlier, on October 30, the court had convicted Mohammad Moid of Lucknow in the same case, related to the arrest of two al-Qaeda members
Wolf attacks claim lives of two kids within hours in Bahraich district in UP
LUCKNOW: Wolf attacks are sweeping through the Bahraich district and adjoining areas of central Uttar Pradesh. On Saturday, two wolf attacks took place within eight hours, claiming the lives of a five-year-old boy and a 10-month-old girl. Five-year-old Star, the son of Roshan Kumar, was dragged by two wolves that came out from the adjoining fields at 4:30 pm. Star was playing in front of his house in Mallahnpurva hamlet under the Kaiserganj police station area. As per the local eyewitness account, one of two wolves clamped the kids neck, and the other gripped his legs. Before family members could react, the wolves dragged him towards a sugarcane field. Villagers chased them with sticks, but the kid was mauled. He was found in a pool of blood, some 500 metres away. The wolves had eaten both the palms of the kid, said a local source. The boy was rushed from Kaiserganj CHC to Bahraich District Hospital and later referred to Lucknow due to his critical condition. He died on the way at around 11:30 pm after losing the battle for life after five hours. Star was the second of three children. His father, a labourer in Karnataka, rushed home upon receiving the news. The second tragic incident took place at around 1:30 am, nearly 70 km away in Khoriasafeek village, located near the Shravasti border. Ramadevi, who arrived at her maternal home four days earlier, was sleeping with her three children when a wolf snatched her 10-month-old daughter, Sunita, who was lying beside her. Hearing the infants screams, the mother woke up and cried for help. Villagers armed with sticks and torches launched a desperate search. After two and a half hours, they found the childs body 800 metres away in a sugarcane field in the wee hours. As per DFO Ram Singh Yadav, drones were deployed and combing intensified in the wilds. Three cages were placed, and villagers were advised not to leave the children alone. However, a few forest officials noted that the pugmarks in the second incident did not match those of wolves, raising the doubt of the involvement of a different predator. In the past three months, wolf packs in Bahraich and adjoining areas killed 10 people, most of them children, and injured at least 38 others. The alarming surge in the incidents of man-animal conflicts prompted CM Yogi Adityanath to visit the district and issue orders permitting the killing of the man-eater predators. Four wolves were shot dead. Despite intensified patrols and combing operations, fear grips the region as families keep children indoors and hoping to avert the next attack.
Delhi Blast Case: NIA court extends custody of four accused for 10 days
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A wedding in Hardoi turned tragic when a dispute over music led to a fatal shooting. Akhilesh Gautam allegedly ordered his brother Akash to shoot Puttulal, the father of a DJ, after the music stopped. Puttulal was shot and died at the hospital. Akhilesh has been arrested for murder.
NIA Convicts 2 More Accused In Lucknow Al-Qaeda Terror Conspiracy Case
Mohammad Mustaqueem and Shakeel, both residents of Lucknow, were convicted by a special NIA court over their involvement in the 2021 Lucknow Al-Qaeda terror conspiracy case.
Uttar Pradesh mishap: 2 killed, 6 injured as truck rams into stationary tractor-trolley in Mirzapur
A truck collided with a stationary tractor-trolley in Mirzapur's Bhawa Bazar area early Saturday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including a minor. Six others sustained critical injuries and were hospitalized. The victims were returning from an engagement ceremony when the tragic accident occurred.
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CLAT 2026 exam centre changed for Lucknow candidates: Heres how to download revised admit cards
Lucknow CLAT 2026 candidates have a new exam centre. The Consortium of National Law Universities has shifted students from Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Government Girls Postgraduate College to Lucknow Public College. Revised hall tickets are available online. The CLAT 2026 exam is scheduled for December 7, 2025, featuring 120 questions across five sections.
Delhi inflation rate lower than other metros: Government report
NEW DELHI: The inflation rate in Delhi remained substantially lower than in other metro cities and the national average last year, especially in the fuel and light group, according to a government report. The report prepared by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics of the Delhi government, however, showed that the inflation rate rose in the food & beverages and housing sectors. The report assessed the Consumer Price Index (Industrial Workers IW) between Delhi and 14 other metros. These were Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Indore, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Varanasi, Amritsar and Lucknow. The report said that during 2024-25, CPI (IW), Kolkata, recorded the highest increase (3.6 per cent) while it was (3.4 per cent) at the All India level, followed by Mumbai (3.0 per cent), Delhi (1.8 per cent), and no change was observed in the case of Chennai. Among the selected cities assessed by the report, Delhi had the third lowest Consumer Price Index (IW) for the 2024 calendar year and the fifth lowest Consumer Price Index (IW) for the financial year 2024-25 out of the selected 15 major cities, while Lucknow and Chandigarh had the maximum Consumer Price Index (IW). A Consumer Price Index (CPI) is designed to measure changes over time in the general level of retail prices of selected goods and services that households purchase for consumption. In 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, Delhi had lower inflation rates than All India. However, in 2022, Delhi had a higher inflation rate than All India. Last year, the inflation rate in Delhi was 1.7 per cent, and at the national level, it was 3.8 per cent. Inflation in Delhi, as measured by the CPI (IW), has ranged from 1.7 per cent to 8 per cent from 2020 to 2024. The price rise was recorded at 1.7 per cent in 2024, compared to 3.7 per cent in 2023. In the food and beverages group, an inflation rate of 5.6 per cent was observed in 2024, compared with 4.6 per cent in 2023. In the paan, supari, tobacco and intoxicant group, no variation was recorded in 2024, whereas the inflation rate was 3.7 per cent in 2023. However, the report observed that the inflation rate stood at 1.3 per cent in 2024, down from 5.1 per cent the previous year. In the housing group, an inflation rate of 3.1 per cent was observed in 2024, compared with 2.2 per cent in 2023. In the fuel and light group, a negative inflation rate of 20.1 per cent was observed in 2024, compared with 3.7 per cent in 2023. The miscellaneous group consists of items falling under the categories of medicines, medical services, education services, stationery, recreation, transport and communication, personal care effects, household requisites and other services -- hair cutting, tailoring, etc. In the miscellaneous group, Delhi recorded an inflation rate of 0.1 per cent, compared with 3.5 per cent in 2023.
ICICI Lombard and IIT Bombay Launch 'IL IGNITING MINDS 2025' Case Study Competition - Season 3
ICICI Lombard , one of Indias leading private general insurer, has concluded the 2025 edition of its flagship business case-study competition, IL IGNITING MINDS season 3, in collaboration with IIT Bombay (E-cell) One of Indias premier Engineering Institute. Designed to give young innovators a real-world platform to solve meaningful industry challenges, the initiative has received 4000+ student registrations from 500+ unique premier institutes, making it the largest edition of the competition so far. IL Igniting Minds Winner - IIT Delhi The theme for this years challenge, Unlocking SME Insurance Growth in India , focuses on one of the most critical and underserved segments of the economy. India is home to over 6.3 crore SMEs, contributing significantly to GDP and employment. However, insurance penetration in this sector remains low due to lack of awareness, limited product relevance and accessibility barriers. Through this competition, ICICI Lombard invites students to reimagine; product design, digital enablement, distribution and outreach strategies that can make insurance adoption seamless, impactful and affordable for small and medium businesses. IL Igniting Minds 1st Runner - IIM Ranchi Building on past editions conducted with institutes such as IIM Calcutta & IIM Lucknow and NMIMS - which together engaged over 4,500 students from more than 700 campuses -the IIT Bombay (E-Cell) edition marks a significant step in expanding the competitions campus footprint. Ms. Sheena Kapoor Head Marketing, Corporate Communications & CSR , ICICI Lombard, said, The 3rd season of IL Igniting Minds has been truly inspiring. What began as a simple idea has now connected us with 4000+ students across 500+ campusesyoung minds filled with curiosity, enthusiasm and a strong drive to solve real-life problems. This years outstanding competition and quality of thinking stood out. The finalist teams presented real-life case studies, challenges and problems to our senior management with clarity, depth and intelligence. Moments like these reaffirm our belief that the future of India rests in brilliant and responsible hands . IL Igniting Minds business case-study competition, season 3 was conducted at the ICICI Lombard Office in Mumbai where the students had an opportunity to showcase ideas to the senior management of the company. The winning team was from IIT-Delhi and the first runner-up was from IIM Ranchi; they were felicitated by ICICI Lombard senior management. About ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited ICICI Lombard is the leading private general insurance company in the country. The Company offers a comprehensive and well-diversified range of products through multiple distribution channels, including motor, health, crop, fire, personal accident, marine, engineering, and liability insurance. With a legacy of over 2 decades, ICICI Lombard is committed to customer centricity with its brand philosophy of Nibhaye Vaade. The company has issued over 37.6 million policies, over 3.2 million claims processed and has a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 282.58 billion for the year ended March 31, 2025. ICICI Lombard has 328 branches and 15,123 employees, as on March 31, 2025. ICICI Lombard has been a pioneer in the industry, being the first large-scale insurance company in India to migrate its entire core systems to the cloud. With a strong focus on being digitally-led and agile, the company has introduced multiple AI-powered insurance solutions. The companys flagship insurance and wellness app, IL TakeCare, which has received over 18.4 million downloads, also offers the industrys first Face Scan feature. The company has won several prestigious awards- including the Insurance Asia, ICC Emerging Asia Insurance, ET BFSI Exceller, ET Corporate Excellence, Golden Peacock, FICCI Insurance, Assocham, Stevie Asia Pacific, and National CSR in recognition of its various initiatives. www.icicilombard.com .
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Ayodhya: Gujarati artist Dhaarnas bronze murals installed at Ram Mandir
Renowned muralist Dhaarna Jaisinghani has installed fourteen seven-by-eight-foot bronze murals at the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya. These artworks, crafted over eighteen months, depict stories of Hindu deities and blend traditional aesthetics with contemporary expression. Jaisinghani's inclusion marks a significant achievement for women artists in sacred spaces.
UP Government reiterates Aadhaar card invalid as proof of birth date
Uttar Pradesh government has reiterated that Aadhaar cards are not acceptable as proof of date of birth in any official process. Fresh instructions were issued to all state departments, clarifying Aadhaar's status as not an official birth certificate. This directive follows UIDAI's confirmation that Aadhaar is inadmissible for birth date verification, aiming to standardize documentation and prevent misuse.
Terrorism, Unrest Due To Fickle Nature Of Mind: Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow, Nov 28: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said terrorism, unrest, and disorder across the world arise from the fickle nature of the mind, adding that Indian traditions view terrorism as a demonic tendency that must be challenged both physically and spiritually. Speaking at the inauguration of the state-level annual event Meditation for World Unity and Trust, launched by President Droupadi Murmu at the Brahma Kumaris Rajyoga Centre here, the chief minister said, One aspect of life [] The post Terrorism, Unrest Due To Fickle Nature Of Mind: Yogi Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LUCKNOW, Nov 28: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the ancient Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam the world is one family has become even more relevant in the face of todays unprecedented global challenges. She was speaking at the launch of the Brahma Kumaris annual theme for 202526, Meditation for World Unity [] The post Philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Holds Greater Relevance Today Amid Global Uncertainty: Prez Murmu appeared first on Northlines .
Philosophy Of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam More Relevant Today In Face Of Global Challenges: Murmu
LUCKNOW, Nov 28: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said amid todays unprecedented global challenges, the ancient philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) is more relevant than ever. Murmu was speaking at the launch of the Brahma Kumaris annual theme for 2025-26 Meditation for World Unity and Trust here. Indias ancient civilisation and rich cultural heritage have always embodied the timeless principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. In todays world, which is facing uncertainties and global challenges, it [] The post Philosophy Of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam More Relevant Today In Face Of Global Challenges: Murmu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
2 killed, 2 injured as bus driver using mobile phone rams into divider in Jhansi
A tragic accident on the Jhansi-Kanpur highway claimed two lives. A roadways bus lost control and struck a highway divider where NHAI workers were performing maintenance. Two labourers, Pankuwar and Hargovind, died. Two others sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment. The driver fled the scene. Investigations are underway, focusing on reports of mobile phone use while driving.
CarePal Money Crosses Rs. 100 Cr Healthcare Loan Disbursement Annualized Run Rate Milestone
CarePal Money, Indias first integrated healthcare lending marketplace and a subsidiary of CarePal Group (which also houses medical crowdfunding leader Impact Guru), today announced that it has crossed an annualized disbursement run rate of Rs. 100 Cr within just 24 months of operations. CarePal Money enables patients to finance both elective and critical treatments through no-cost and low-cost EMI loans, from minor procedures to high-value cases exceeding Rs. 25 lakh, such as cancer care. For hospitals, this means improved elective treatment conversions, faster discharges, and fewer cases of patients leaving mid-treatment due to affordability challenges. With multiple lender integrations, CarePal Money offers one of the highest approval rates in the industry, higher average ticket sizes, and the ability to fund complex, high-cost treatments often overlooked by traditional NBFCs. Disease mix - CarePal Money data Today, CarePal Moneys lending marketplace disbursements span a wide spectrum of treatments: medical management (31.8%), cardiology (17.6%), neurology (16.6%), and orthopedics (6.2%). High-value specialties such as oncology, nephrology, pulmonology, and liver surgery make up a growing share, underscoring how financing is expanding access to both elective and critical care. In India, nearly 40% of healthcare costs, i.e., about $45 billion today and projected to exceed $100+ billion by 2030, are still paid out-of-pocket. With rising medical inflation, financing is no longer optional. From a Rs. 100 crore disbursement run rate today, we aim to scale to Rs. 2,000+ crore in the next five years, ensuring no family is denied treatment due to unaffordability , said Piyush Jain, Co-Founder & CEO, CarePal Group . Patients gain access to life-saving treatments at 0% interest, while hospitals reduce dropouts and improve retention. Its a win-win model for both patients and providers , said Sahil Lakshmanan, Chief Business Officer, CarePal Money . Looking ahead, CarePal Money is expanding into tier-2 cities such as Indore and Lucknow, furthering its mission of making affordable healthcare financing accessible nationwide.
Top Luxury Developers in Noida to Watch Out For in 2026
Noidas luxury housing landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven by affluent professionals, global corporate entrants, and the surge of lifestyle-centric living. According to Anarock, housing prices in Delhi-NCR, with Noida being one of the major markets, jumped 24% year-on-year during the July-September 2025 period on the back of higher demand, especially for luxury homes. Meanwhile, another report by Anarock shows that with a massive 72% jump in luxury home prices, NCR has firmly positioned itself as the countrys most aggressive growth market in real estate. Premium living that sets the tone for 2026 luxury homes Over the years, Noida has witnessed the impressive luxury projects launched by multiple developers. Amongst those who have been crafting luxury projects with world-class design, wellness-led ecosystems, and best-in-class amenities, a few of the developers are listed below to watch out for in 2026. Gaurs Group - With nearly 30 years of pioneering real estate growth, Gaurs Group (formerly known as Gaursons) has established itself as a leader in India's real estate landscape. Over the years, Gaurs Group has developed more than 65 million sq. ft. of area, delivered 75,000 units, and 70 projects, including three townships, earning the trust of over 3 lakh satisfied customers. One of the significant milestones has been the delivery of 15,000 units in just one year (2015), which is a national record. Besides, the Group has been a first-mover and one of the most prominent developers in the Yamuna Expressway belt. In recent years, Gaurs has successfully launched four luxury projects, three of which were completely sold out within 24 to 72 hours of their launch. Gaurs Group's portfolio spans luxury residential, commercial, and retail developments. Gulshan Group - With a legacy of over 36 years, Gulshan Group has established itself as one of NCRs most trusted names in real estate. The developer has successfully delivered 10 landmark projects, covering more than 7.5 lakh sq. mtr. of built-up area, and has earned the trust of over 8,000 happy families. The Groups upcoming developments span an additional 16 lakh sq. mtr., reflecting its steady expansion and commitment to creating elegant, enduring residential spaces that combine luxury, comfort, and thoughtful urban living. The Groups current luxury development, Gulshan Dynasty, is located in Sector 144, Noida. The project spans a saleable area of 9.8 lakh sq. ft., featuring three towers rising 36 floors high and comprising a total of 204 ultra-luxury residences. Besides, the Group is now gearing up to deepen its presence in the branded residences segment, blending hospitality-grade services with curated lifestyle experiences. With a growing appetite for personalised, high-quality living among affluent homebuyers, the Gulshan Group aims to set new benchmarks in this space through design excellence, elevated amenities, and a service-led approach to modern luxury. Prateek Group - Prateek Group was incorporated in 2005 with a vision to redefine innovative construction and ensure uncompromised quality and on-time delivery. Founded by Mr. Prashant Tiwari, a Civil Engineer by qualification and a visionary & futuristic by nature, the Group has consistently pushed the bar for sustainable building practices, urban architecture, and innovative living spaces across NCR. Prateek Group stands tall as the first luxury developer of Noida with the launch of Noidas first luxury living project, Prateek Stylome, in 2011, followed by Prateek Edifice in 2013. With 20+ years of expertise, the group has delivered 20 million square feet, catering to more than 50,000+ happy customers, and underscoring the exquisite life at Prateek. The strong focus on modern amenities, eco-friendly initiatives, and stringent safety standards has not only earned the Group awards and recognition but also the trust of both homebuyers and investors. In January 2025, the company announced the launch of its highly anticipated luxury project, Prateek Grand Begonia. The ambitious development will have a total of 2400 units in the configuration of 2,3, and 4 BHK. Strategically located along the thriving NH24 corridor, the project is located in Siddharth Vihar, Ghaziabad, which has been the prime focus of real estate development in the last 4 to 5 years. Besides in Noida Sec-150, the company has envisioned a benchmark for luxury living spaces with its low-density project Prateek Canary. With future-readiness at its core, this development offers uninterrupted panoramic green views and a huge private deck to embrace them. Backed by the trust and brand, Prateek Groups projects stand out for their future-resilient planning, offering homes that are spacious, flexible, and designed to adapt to market trends. County Group - County Group is one of the leading real estate developers in the National Capital Region with more than 30 years of promoter legacy, known for its aesthetic design, quality construction, and on-time project delivery in both residential, commercial, and office real estate spaces. The Group has delivered nearly 18 million sq. ft of living spaces to more than 10,000 families; thanks to its landmark projects like Orange County, Olive County, Cherry County, Coco County, Ivy County, County Spaces, besides Noidas First Luxury Project, Cleo County project and Noidas First Ultra Luxury Project County 107, to name a few, in Delhi NCR region. The group has more than 20 million sq. ft. of living space under construction of commercial/retail space. Experion Developers - Experion Developers is a luxury real estate company in India and a wholly owned subsidiary of Experion Holdings Pte. Ltd., Singapore. Backed by FDI, the company is committed to delivering world-class residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. It is part of the AT Capital Group, a globally diversified business group with interests across real estate, renewable energy, structured credit, and public markets in India, the GCC, Europe, and the United States. In India, the group also operates Juniper Green Energy, a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) delivering clean and sustainable energy solutions. Experion Developers has a track record of successfully undertaking 10 landmark projects across Gurugram, Lucknow, Noida, and Amritsar covering a total of 9.42 million square feet (0.87 million square meters) built-up area. The company has plans to develop large-format integrated townships, high-rise condominiums, commercial spaces, hotels, and resorts. Furthering this growth, the company is also enhancing its footprint along the NoidaGreater Noida Expressway, where a nearly five-acre land space is being envisioned for a premium residential-led development in the future.
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