CTI demands ban on rallies, protests until Bhaiya Dooj; claims loss of Rs 14,000 crore in a month
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Tuesday wrote to the Delhi Police Commissioner, demanding that no rallies, sit-ins or protest marches be permitted at major locations in the national capital, including Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar and Ramlila Maidan, until November 11, the day of 'Bhaiya Dooj'. In its letter dated November 3, the traders' body expressed concern over the financial losses suffered by businesses due to frequent demonstrations and traffic disruptions over the past month. It urged the police to ensure that no further protests are allowed at prominent locations, particularly in Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar, Ramlila Maidan, India Gate, Rajghat, Delhi Gate, Central Delhi and Old Delhi, until the festive period concludes. CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal said traders had already suffered substantial financial losses due to rallies and sit-ins and were no longer in a position to bear further disruptions, particularly during the peak festive shopping season. According to the CTI's estimates, businesses in Delhi suffered losses of approximately Rs 14,000 crore between October 1 and November 1. The CTI claimed that frequent demonstrations and protest marches at Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Patel Chowk and Janpath throughout October led to persistent traffic congestion in Central Delhi. As a result, retail businesses, hotels, restaurants and transport operators in Connaught Place, Janpath, Palika Bazaar, Khan Market, Karol Bagh, Paharganj and Kamala Market suffered estimated losses of around Rs 3,000 crore between October 1 and October 30. The traders' body claimed that the mega rally organised at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 alone resulted in business losses of approximately Rs 11,000 crore across several sectors. Of this, the retail and wholesale trade sector accounted for an estimated Rs 8,800 crore in losses. The CTI said around three lakh shops operate within a five-kilometre radius of Ramlila Maidan, covering major commercial hubs such as Kashmere Gate, Mori Gate, Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazaar, Khari Baoli, Naya Bazaar, Sadar Bazaar, Ajmeri Gate, Daryaganj, Paharganj, Kamala Market, Jama Masjid, Bhagirath Palace, Lajpat Rai Market, Kinari Bazaar, Dariba Kalan, Ballimaran, Fatehpuri, Tilak Bazaar, Connaught Place, Palika Bazaar, Gaffar Market and Karol Bagh. It claimed that around 2.5 lakh shops remained completely shut on the day of the rally, bringing nearly 80 per cent of commercial activity to a standstill. The organisation said the rally coincided with one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, immediately ahead of Dhanteras on November 6 and Diwali on November 8. It further claimed that the rally created panic among nearly 3-4 lakh customers who regularly visit Delhi's markets from around 100 neighbouring cities and towns, including Sonipat, Panipat, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Noida, Meerut, Bahadurgarh and Jhajjar. Many customers reportedly cancelled their shopping plans. The CTI estimated losses of Rs 1,500 crore in the transport and logistics sector, claiming that movement of vehicles and goods within a 10-kilometre radius of Ramlila Maidan was severely disrupted. Loading and unloading operations reportedly came to a halt, affecting the movement of goods across major markets. According to the traders' body, around 5,000 trucks and tempos carrying goods from 56 industrial areas, including Narela, Bawana, Okhla, Mayapuri, Mundka and Udyog Nagar, arrive in these markets daily. Another 3,000 trucks transport goods from Delhi to different parts of the country, including the National Capital Region (NCR). The CTI said the entire supply chain was disrupted during the rally, while buses, cars and tempos remained stranded on JLN Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Netaji Subhash Marg. It added that thousands of transport vehicles were caught in traffic congestion, leaving drivers and helpers stranded without adequate food and drinking water. The hotel, restaurant, hospitality and tourism sectors reportedly suffered losses of around Rs 500 crore. The CTI claimed that bookings were cancelled at more than 2,000 hotels, restaurants, guest houses and eateries across Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Paharganj, Chandni Chowk and Daryaganj. Tourists, including domestic and foreign visitors, also faced difficulties visiting popular destinations such as the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. The informal sector and daily-wage workers suffered estimated losses of Rs 200 crore, according to the traders' body. It said nearly 20 lakh people, including employees, loaders, auto-rickshaw drivers, street vendors, porters and coolies working in these markets, lost their daily earnings due to the disruption. The CTI said the impact was particularly severe on workers belonging to economically weaker sections. Expressing concern over the upcoming festive season, Goyal said Dhanteras falls on November 6, Diwali on November 8 and Bhaiya Dooj on November 11. He said the next 10 days represented the biggest business opportunity of the year for around 20 lakh traders and 75 lakh employees associated with Delhi's commercial establishments. If rallies and protests continue every day, the entire Diwali business will be ruined. Traders are no longer in a position to bear further losses, Goyal said. The CTI has put forward three demands before the Delhi Police Commissioner. First, no rallies, protests or demonstrations should be permitted at Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar, Ramlila Maidan, or India Gate until November 11. Second, alternative venues such as Burari, Alipur, Jasola and Yamuna Khadar should be designated for organising rallies and demonstrations. Third, smooth traffic movement and adequate parking arrangements should be ensured in Central Delhi throughout the festive season. Issuing a warning, Goyal said traders would be compelled to surrender the keys to their shops to the organisers of rallies and protests if their businesses continued to suffer during the crucial festive period.
Uttar Pradesh Election Preparations Reviewed in Meerut
The UP Chief Electoral Officer reviewed election preparations in Meerut and surrounding districts ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. Uttar Pradesh Election Preparations Reviewed in Meerut
EC Team Reviews UP Poll Preparedness in Meerut Ahead of 2027 Assembly Elections
The ECI officials held meetings with police and administration officials to discuss the preparedness. The ECI officials have already conducted review visits to Uttarakhand, Manipur and Punjab.
UP CEO, ECI officials review Assembly poll preparations in Meerut, 17 western districts
Digital Desk | Meerut, Nov 2 (IANS) Ahead of the Assembly elections in early 2027, Uttar Pradesh CEO Navdeep Rinwa on Monday joined ECI officials in reviewing the poll preparations, management and security arrangements of 18 districts in the Meerut, Saharanpur, Moradabad and Aligarh divisions. In a post on X, the CEOs office wrote, Review of Preparations for the 2027 General Assembly Elections Today, on November 2, 2026, in Meerut, under the chairmanship of Shri Manish Garg, Senior Deputy Election Commissioner of the Election Commission of India, a review meeting is being attended by the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh and senior officials of the Commission. The social media post said that the meeting was also attended by Divisional Commissioners, Police Commissioners, Inspectors General/Deputy Inspectors General of Police, District Election Officers, and Senior Superintendents of Police/Superintendents of Police from the districts. There are nearly 110 assembly seats across the 18 districts commonly grouped into Western Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Assembly has a total of 403 members, apart from one nominated Anglo-Indian member. The tenure of the current 18th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly runs from May 23, 2022, to May 22, 2027. Earlier, the CEO, Uttar Pradesh, said that in response to complaints and information received from Pilibhit district regarding the misuse of login IDs provided to computer assistants (voter registration centre operators) on the ECINET portal, all District Election Officers in the state have been directed to immediately deactivate (Inactive / Disable) the login IDs of computer assistants in the Electoral Registration Officer offices within their districts. A statement issued by the CEOs office said that District Election Officers have been asked to instruct all Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) in their districts to ensure immediate necessary action. The login IDs of operators at voter registration centres functioning in all assembly constituencies under the district will be deactivated, so that no operator at any voter registration centre can perform any activity on the ECINET portal through their login ID, said the CEOs office. After all login IDs are deactivated, confirmation of this will be obtained from the Electoral Registration Officer. District Election Officers will personally verify the action taken in all assembly constituencies and ensure that a compliance report is immediately provided to the Chief Electoral Officers office, said the statement. The firm concerned has been directed to immediately terminate the service of the involved outsourced computer assistant in the case of Assembly Constituency 127-Pilibhit, it said.
Meerut snake murder case: Ravita, Amardeep move Allahabad HC against death sentence
By Gaurav Arora The Meerut snake murder case, which drew widespread attention over the alleged attempt to disguise a murder as a snakebite incident, has reached the Allahabad High Court, with Ravita and her alleged lover Amardeep filing separate appeals challenging their conviction and death sentences in connection with the murder of Amit Kashyap. Both convicts have approached the Allahabad High Court through their respective advocates, seeking the setting aside of their convictions and the cancellation of the death penalty awarded to them by the trial court. The appeals are expected to be placed before a Division Bench of the Allahabad High Court for hearing. The case pertains to the murder of Amit Kashyap, who was allegedly killed by his wife Ravita and Amardeep on the night of April 17, 2025, in Akbarpur Sadat village under the Barwah police station area of Meerut district. According to the prosecution, Ravita and Amardeep allegedly strangled Amit Kashyap to death and subsequently a...
ECI to review UP Assembly poll readiness, 18 districts to be assessed in Meerut on November 2
Locked For 19 Months, Meerut's 'Blue Drum' Murder House To Be 'Purified'
The house owner said that a shuddhikaran (purification ritual) and a havan would be performed in the portion of the house where the murder took place.
Senior ECI officials to review Uttar Pradesh's poll preparedness in phases from November 2
During their visit to Meerut, the ECI officials will review the preparedness of grassroots machinery of some West Uttar Pradesh divisions
EC Team To Start Visit To UP Next Week
The ECI team's visit will start its visit from Meerut on November 2. The officials will hold meetings with police and administration officials to discuss the preparedness
UP Legislative Council polls: Results for graduate and teachers constituencies declared
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The counting of votes for the 2026 biennial elections to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council concluded on Thursday, with results declared for five Graduate and six Teachers constituencies. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party secured significant wins across the seats. In the Graduate constituencies, the BJP retained Meerut and Agra, while the Samajwadi Party swept Allahabad-Jhansi, Lucknow and Varanasi. In Meerut Graduate, Dinesh Kumar Goyal of the BJP emerged victorious with 24,929 votes, defeating Pramendra Singh Bhati of the Samajwadi Party, who polled 12,073 votes. In Agra Graduate, Dr Manvendra Pratap Singh Guru Ji of the BJP secured 42,743 votes to defeat Shashank Yadav Sheetu of the SP, who got 27,734 votes. The Samajwadi Party emerged victorious in the remaining three Graduate seats. Man Singh Yadav won the Allahabad-Jhansi seat with 60,358 votes against BJPs Ashok Kumar Rathore (32,695 votes). In Lucknow Graduate, Kanti Singh of the SP polled 56,905 votes to defeat Er. Avnish Kumar Singh of the BJP (39,778 votes). Ashutosh Sinha of the SP won Varanasi Graduate with 55,046 votes, while BJPs Kedarnath Singh secured 35,114 votes. In the Teachers constituencies, the BJP won four seats and the Samajwadi Party two. Umesh Dwivedi of the BJP won Lucknow Teachers with 13,179 votes against Sushil Kumar of the SP (8,371 votes). In Meerut Teachers, Shrichand Sharma of the BJP secured a decisive win with 18,099 votes, while SPs Dr Nitin Tomar managed only 4,858 votes. Hari Singh Dhillon of the BJP won Bareilly-Moradabad Teachers with 21,672 votes against Haji Danish Akhtar of the SP (3,996 votes). Dhruv Kumar Tripathi of the BJP retained Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers with 16,790 votes, narrowly defeating Independent candidate Rajiv Yadav, who polled 14,580 votes. The Samajwadi Party opened its account in the Teachers segment with wins in Varanasi and Agra. Lal Bihari Yadav won Varanasi Teachers with 11,612 votes against BJPs Pramod Kumar Mishra (6,597 votes). In Agra Teachers, Akash Agarwal of the SP defeated BJPs Hari Kishore Tiwari by securing 14,046 votes to 9,783. The results show a mixed outcome, with both major parties consolidating their positions in different regions of the state. Graduates and teachers constituencies are special voter groups in India that elect members to the State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad), the upper house in states with a bicameral legislature. Under Article 171 of the Indian Constitution, one-twelfth (1/12) of the members of a Legislative Council are elected by graduates, and another one-twelfth are elected by teachers.
HM Amit Shah to inaugurate Martyrs Memorial in Ambala on Nov 5
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) Haryanas Transport Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the Aazadi ki Pehli Ladai ka Shaheed Smarak in Ambala Cantonment on November 5. It has been built at a cost of approximately Rs 800 crore. After the inauguration, he will address a public meeting in Gandhi Ground. It is significant to attend the rally as people will be participating in an event honouring a martyrs memorial, said the minister. The Martyrs Memorial will be opened to the public from November 6. Vij said the government has issued instructions for the visit of students from schools and educational institutions across the state to the memorial to educate them that the freedom struggle began in Ambala before Meerut in 1857. He urged people to attend the rally at Gandhi Ground in Ambala Cantonment in large numbers as it will mark the inauguration of a national-level memorial. Vij was addressing BJP office-bearers at Ambala Club in Ambala at a meeting chaired by state party President Archana Gupta to review preparations for the Martyrs Memorial programme. Minister Vij said he had been working for the construction of the Martyrs Memorial for the past 25-30 years. He said books taught that the Congress fought the Independence struggle, but when he read, he found that in 1857, before the Congress was even founded, an armed struggle for Independence was fought across India and it began in Ambala. He said documents showed that in 1857 at 9 a.m., 10 hours before the uprising in Meerut, the 60th and 5th Native Infantry regiments sounded the bugle of the freedom struggle in Ambala Cantonment. Yet history never remembered those heroes who were tied to trees and shot, or those upon whom oil mills were operated; the nation never paid tribute to those martyrs, which is painful. The martyrs of 1857 were also sons of the motherland who joined the struggle for Independence. The minister said anyone who took even one step out of their home for Independence deserves homage, whether they were a Congress member or not. Vij, who also holds the Energy portfolio, said the First War of Independence took place across the country in 1857, but no one remembered it, and no memorial existed anywhere to showcase that struggle. The minister said he stood in the Assembly several times to demand the memorials construction and that there is an official record of this. At one point, he said he even compelled the Congress government, but it did not build the memorial. However, when the BJP government came to power in 2014, it approved the construction of a national-level memorial. Vij said the complete history will be displayed in the memorial. The places where battles were fought in 1857, in Haryana, Bihar, Punjab, and elsewhere, will be presented through modern technology, showing the history of the war.
14 Children Injured as School Bus Overturns into Ditch in Meerut
Bus carrying 19 children met with an accident around 7 am in the Rohta area; two children remain under treatment, while all are out of danger.
BJP bags four of 11 UP MLC seats, SP gets two
The BJP has secured four of the 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats, while the Samajwadi Party has won two, with vote counting still in progress for other constituencies. Key wins for BJP include Teachers' and Graduates' seats in Bareilly-Moradabad, Lucknow, and Meerut. The Samajwadi Party claimed victories in Varanasi Teachers' and Agra-Aligarh Teachers' constituencies, with its candidates also leading in other graduate seats. The elections are seen as a crucial battle ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
The counting is underway in Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Jhansi, Bareilly and Gorakhpur
BJP Secures Both Meerut Seats in UP MLC Elections Amid Counting Chaos
The BJP has won both Meerut seats in the UP MLC elections, while counting faced disruptions in several areas. BJP Secures Both Meerut Seats in UP MLC Elections Amid Counting Chaos
Battle for Muslim votes in UP: Owaisis Abdul put Opposition on notice
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) For a long time, Opposition parties have given more than a subtle hint of their attempts at consolidating minority votes with generous doles and welfare schemes, which have largely worked for the organisation that exhibited substantial ground strength, reflecting likely winnability at the hustings. Of late, however, voters have realised that not all governments have administered good governance and thus, the mandate has been shifting across several states, even in minority-dominated constituencies. The latest example is the result of the recent Assembly by-poll in West Bengals Rejinagar, where the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pulled a surprise with its candidate Sakharav Sarkar winning with a convincing over 63 per cent of valid votes polled. Muslims in Rejinagar comprise well over 70 per cent, where the controversial Babri Masjid-replica builder and founder of Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP), Humayun Kabir, stepped down to retain Nowda. He nominated his son, Golam Nabi Azad Robin, from the seat, who ended up some 75,800 votes behind the winner. Despite the apparent shift, as Uttar Pradesh moves toward the 2027 Assembly election, a familiar contest is re-emerging among the Opposition for the larger support of the state's Muslim electorate. For decades, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has been the principal beneficiary of Muslim consolidation against the BJP. But that pie is also being eyed by the Congress a prospective SP ally and, more aggressively, by Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). The latest flashpoint is Owaisi's invocation of Abdul, a symbolic reference for the ordinary Muslim voter. Addressing rallies in Uttar Pradesh, Owaisi stated that Abdul has long been expected to vote for political dynasties but has rarely been allowed to become a leader himself. He accused both the SP and Congress of treating Muslims as a vote bank while denying them meaningful political representation. Owaisi has specifically targeted SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging that Muslim voters have repeatedly backed the party, which remains under-represented in terms of demographic strength. Historically, however, the AIMIM has struggled to convert rhetoric into electoral success outside its core pockets. Yet, the political significance of the Abdul narrative lies in its attempt to challenge the SPs long-standing hold over a substantial section of Uttar Pradeshs Muslim electorate. Owaisi appears to be seeking to carve out a space for his party in constituencies where Muslim voters can influence electoral outcomes, as he did earlier in Bihar. That may concern the SP; such statements could fan doubts among Muslim voters, especially the younger generation, who are increasingly asking whether strategic voting has delivered enough representation, jobs, educational opportunities, or political leadership. According to Census 2011 data, Muslims constitute over 19 per cent of the state's population with higher concentrations in western Uttar Pradesh and parts of Rohilkhand. Districts such as Moradabad and Rampur have over 50 per cent Muslim population, while Bijnor, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, and Amroha have more than 40 per cent. Substantial Muslim populations are also present in Bareilly, Meerut, Bahraich, Balrampur, Shamli, Sambhal, and several districts of the eastern part of the state, which too can influence poll outcome. And like elsewhere in the country, Muslim voters in Uttar Pradesh have often displayed a high degree of tactical voting, especially in the midst of a highly polarised contest. Since the 1990s, many Muslims shifted support towards SP because it was viewed as the strongest challenger to the BJP. In some elections, the BSP also attracted substantial Muslim support, while Congress retained pockets of influence. Thus, on occasions, and in certain parts, Muslims have not always voted uniformly for one party, frequently going strategically for whichever Opposition appeared best positioned to defeat the BJP in a given constituency. Internal divisions based on class, caste, region, sect, and local leadership have also shaped voting behaviour. Now, Owaisi's intervention comes at a delicate moment for Akhilesh Yadav, as he appears to be broadening his appeal beyond the traditional Muslim-Yadav alliance. Lately, he has made visible efforts to attract Brahmins and other upper-caste voters, while also emphasising issues affecting women, welfare beneficiaries, and non-Yadav OBC groups. But Owaisis Abdul has put the Opposition on notice in the battle for Muslim votes in Uttar Pradesh.
Blue Drum Murder: HC Sets Date For Death Sentence Appeal
The Allahabad High Court has scheduled November 30 to hear the appeal of Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, who were sentenced to death by a Meerut court in the sensational blue drum murder case. The duo was convicted for the murder of Muskan's husband, Saurabh Rajput, and attempting to conceal his body in a cement-filled drum.
Five Arrested As Meerut Police Busts Arms Network
Police in Meerut have busted an illegal arms network, leading to the arrest of five individuals. The operation resulted in the seizure of six finished and 11 semi-finished country-made pistols, along with manufacturing tools. The arrests followed a tip-off about a weapons deal and subsequent raids on an arms factory.
Blue drum murder case: Convicts challenge death sentence before HC
Prayagraj: The two convicts in the blue drum murder case Muskan Rastogi and her partner Sahil Shukla have approached the Allahabad High Court challenging their death sentence by a Meerut court. A division bench of the high court is likely to hear the matter next week. The court had convicted the two on 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 .
Meerut blue drum murder: Muskan, her lover Sahil to challenge death penalty in Allahabad HC
Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla have decided to challenge the death penalty in the Allahabad High Court. Earlier, a Meerut District Court awarded death sentence to Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla on October 14 in the high-profile blue-drum murder case of Saurabh Rajput.
Ghaziabad: Police engage in encounter with fraud, robbery suspects; two arrested
Digital Desk | Ghaziabad, Oct 24 (IANS) An encounter took place between the police and two criminals involved in cases of fraud and robbery in the Sihani Gate police station area of Ghaziabad, late on Friday night. Both criminals sustained gunshot wounds to their legs during the police's retaliatory fire. The police have arrested both individuals and sent them to hospital for medical treatment. Two country-made pistols, ammunition, and the scooter used in the commission of the crimes have been recovered from their possession. According to reports, the Sihani Gate police received a tip-off from an informant that the suspects, previously involved in incidents of fraud and robbery, were out again, planning to commit further crimes. Acting on this information, a police team set up a checkpoint near DPS School on Meerut Road. ACP Ziauddin Ahmed said, We received information at 11 p.m. on Friday from an informant that suspects, previously linked to incidents in the Sihani Gate area, were planning another crime. Acting on this, the police initiated a checking operation near DPS School on Meerut Road. During this, two suspects on a scooter were stopped. They attempted to flee and opened fire on the police team. He added that in the retaliatory fire, carried out by the police in self-defence, both suspects were struck in the legs. The injured suspects have been identified as Gaurav and Vivek. Two country-made pistols, spent cartridges, and the scooter used in the crime were seized from them. During interrogation, the accused revealed that they have multiple cases registered against them across various police stations and that they frequently commit acts of fraud and robbery throughout the NCR region. Additionally, the police have seized the scooter used in the incident. Based on this recovery, the police are conducting further investigation into the case. Both accused allegedly admitted that several cases are already registered against them. They also confessed to committing acts of fraud and snatching in the NCR region. Both injured accused are currently undergoing medical treatment at a hospital. The police are gathering information regarding their criminal history and investigating their involvement in past incidents of fraud and snatching. Further legal action in the matter is underway.
Holiday Declared for UP MLC Council Polls Across Meerut Division
Schools, colleges in Ghaziabad will remain closed on Friday due to UP Legislative Council elections
All schools and colleges in Ghaziabad district will remain closed on Friday (October 23). This decision has been taken in view of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections for the Meerut Division Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies. A special holiday will be observed in educational institutions from nursery to class 12, as well as in higher education institutions.
UP plans 15,000 crore land acquisition for three greenfield expressways
The 565-km network comprises the Vindhya, Meerut-Haridwar and Vindhya Purvanchal Link expressways, with land acquisition covering about 8,200 hectares across nearly 650 villages
A Mumbai-based social media influencer has approached the Meerut district court, expressing his desire to take responsibility for the 10-month-old daughter of Muskan Rastogi, who is currently in jail in connection with allegedly killing her...
Major Investment in Critical Minerals Refinery to Boost Employment in Meerut
A 200 crore investment in Meerut aims to establish a critical minerals refinery, creating jobs and promoting local startups. Major Investment in Critical Minerals Refinery to Boost Employment in Meerut
Ravan Dahan Near Me: Ravan Dahan 2026 will take place on Dussehra, October 20, across much of India. Reported timings include 5:48 pm onwards in Delhi, 6:12 pm in Mumbai, 6:30 pm in Pune, 5:21 pm in Hyderabad and 5:58 pm in Bengaluru. Actual timings may vary by venue.
Eight detained after families exchange fire in Meerut village dispute
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Meerut death sentences: How often do women face execution in India?
Two death sentences in Meerut have renewed attention on women facing capital punishment. Historical records and recent data reveal how rare executions remain
Presidium School, Nehru World School win Delhi leg of ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 tournament
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Presidium School Team A from Gurgaon and Nehru World School Team A from Ghaziabad emerged as the girls and boys champions, respectively, at the Delhi leg of the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 Tournament, which concluded at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The under-16 school basketball competition saw teams from across the region compete for honours and places in the national finals, scheduled for December 2026. The tournament is part of a nationwide initiative aimed at developing young basketball talent through competitive opportunities. In the boys category, Nehru World School Team A secured the title with Ansh Tomer, Jatin Sharma, Darshil Singh and Vansh Sharma forming the winning lineup. Meerut Public School Team A from Delhi finished runners-up, while The Maan School Team A, also from Delhi, claimed third place. Presidium School Team A dominated the girls competition to take the championship, with Anaya Dhankhar, Ava Dahiya, Ayana Gupta and Aahana Bisht comprising the victorious team. Shiv Nadar School Team A from Noida finished second, while Meerut Public School Team A secured third place. Anaya Dhankhar and Darshil Singh were recognised with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards for their performances during the Delhi leg. The tournament also selected All-Star teams in both divisions, providing additional opportunities for young players to progress. The top two teams in each category, along with one All-Star team from each division, will advance to the national finals in December. The 2026 edition marks a shift to an under-16 age classification, with the programme operating under the theme Where Stars Are Born. The tournament is being conducted by the National Basketball Association (NBA) in association with ACG and the Basketball Federation of India (BFI). The national competition is scheduled to visit 10 Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Indore, Kochi, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Prayagraj and Ludhiana. The ACG Jr. NBA programme focuses on teaching basketball fundamentals and promoting the sports core values among young people. Last year, the initiative engaged more than 8,000 players across 2,000 boys and girls teams representing 900 schools, with over 2,700 games played across 10 cities. The programme forms part of the NBAs broader youth development efforts in India, which also include NBA Basketball School, a network of training programmes for boys and girls aged six to 18 across 13 cities, operated by India On Track.
Central Bank of India Recruitment 2026: Graduates looking for opportunities in the banking sector have a new recruitment opening in Uttar Pradesh. Central Bank of India has invited applications for three Business Correspondent (BC) Supervisor positions in the Meerut region. Eligible graduates, postg...
Snakebite Murder Convicts Ravita, Amardeep Moved After Death Sentence
Ravita and Amardeep, sentenced to death for the snakebite murder of Ravita's husband, have been moved to separate barracks in Meerut district jail. Prison authorities noted their restlessness, and no visitors have come since the sentencing. The case, decided under 'Operation Conviction', involved strangulation disguised as a snakebite.
Father of Murder Victim Seeks Justice After Verdict in Meerut Case
Following a recent verdict, the father of murder victim Ketan Agrawal expresses hope for justice and demands the death penalty for the accused. Father of Murder Victim Seeks Justice After Verdict in Meerut Case
Two held after Noida Police encounter; one injured in exchange of fire
Digital Desk | Noida, Oct 17 (IANS) Two alleged criminals were arrested following an encounter with police in Noida's Sector 20 area, with one of them sustaining a gunshot wound, officials said on Saturday. According to police, a team was checking vehicles near the DLF intersection when it signalled two men riding a motorcycle to stop. The suspects allegedly attempted to flee and opened fire near the multi-level parking facility in Sector 18. Police retaliated, injuring one of the suspects, identified as Salman alias Raja alias Mama, a resident of Incholi in Meerut district. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, while the second accused, Danish, was arrested during a combing operation in the area. Police said they recovered a .315-bore country-made pistol, one empty cartridge and one live cartridge from the accused. A further search led to the recovery of Rs 14,400 in cash and a mobile phone allegedly linked to a snatching incident. The police also recovered an Apache motorcycle allegedly used in the crime. According to officials, the vehicle was stolen and linked to a case registered at New Ashok Nagar police station in Delhi. Abhay Kumar Mishra, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Noida), said the police were examining the accused's previous criminal records and taking further legal action. Earlier, on October 15, the police chased down a 28-year-old criminal in an encounter in Sector 63 of Noida in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Budhha Nagar district, with officials saying that 16 criminal cases are registered against him in Noida and Delhi. According to police, a team from Sector 63 police station was checking vehicles near Garhi Gol Chakkar late on Wednesday night when a motorcycle without a number plate approached the checkpoint. The rider allegedly tried to flee after seeing the police, prompting the team to chase him. The accused allegedly attacked the police team in an attempt to escape and opened fire at the personnel. The police returned fire, injuring him, following which he was taken into custody. Police recovered the motorcycle from the spot and, during the probe, found that it had been stolen. An illegal .315-bore country-made pistol and cartridges were also seized, according to the police. The accused, identified as Shivam alias Shubham Rajput, sustained a gunshot injury during the exchange of fire and was admitted to a hospital for treatment, police said.
Muslim family from Meerut crafts Ravan effigies in Shimla: 'We all live in a spirit of brotherhood'
In a world where differences are sometimes used to divide people, a Muslim family from Meerut is quietly keeping alive a beautiful tradition in Shimla . For nearly two decades, the family has travelled to the hill town to craft effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarana and Meghnad for Dussehra, spreading a message of communal harmony through their work.
Death For Couple In Meerut Snake Murder Case
A court in Meerut has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for strangling her husband and placing a live snake beside his body to make it appear as a snakebite death. The elaborate murder plot was uncovered after a post-mortem revealed strangulation marks, leading to their conviction under 'Operation Conviction'.
Meerut: Wife, lover get death penalty for man's murder
A Meerut court has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for strangling her husband and staging his death as a snakebite. The elaborate plot involved placing a live snake next to the victim's body to mislead investigators. This is the second death penalty awarded by a Meerut court this week for a murder case.
Meerut Snakebite Murder Case: Death Sentence for Wife and Paramour After Defanged Cobra Exposes Plot
In a chilling case where a staged accident failed to deceive forensic investigators, a local court in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday awarded the death penalty to a woman and her lover for murdering her husband. The convicts, identified as Ravita and her paramour Amardeep, strangled Amit Kashyap to death before attempting to pass off [] The post Meerut Snakebite Murder Case: Death Sentence for Wife and Paramour After Defanged Cobra Exposes Plot appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Meerut court sentences woman and lover to death for disguised murder
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A court in Meerut has sentenced Ravita and her lover, Amardeep, to death for killing her husband, Amit Kashyap, and trying to make his death look like a snakebite. The court announced the punishment on Friday. Amit was found
Renowned for his cricket prowess, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's home in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, speaks volumes about his journey. This exquisite bungalow embraces a chic minimalist style, coupled with expansive living spaces that invite comfort. Thoughtfully designed outdoor areas and a convenient parking space blend functionality with sophistication. His array of luxury cars further epitomizes a life well-lived, highlighting his transformation from a small-town talent to an esteemed international athlete.
Husband strangled, snake placed beside body: UP court awards death penalty to wife, lover
Ravita and Amardeep received the death penalty for the murder of Amit Kashyap in Meerut. They staged the crime scene to resemble a snakebite, raising initial suspicions among family members. A post-mortem revealed that he had died from strangulation rather than a snakebite. The judge emphasized the need to support Ravita's children following the ruling. Both accused were present for the verdict via video conferencing in court.
Snake Was UP Couple's Murder Alibi, Until Cops Found It Had Been Defanged
The couple has been sentenced to death by a family in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.
Post-mortem examination found injury marks on his neck and nose and that he died of strangulation, police said
Death Penalty For Couple In Meerut Snake Murder Plot
A court in Meerut has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for the murder of her husband. The duo attempted to disguise the murder as a snakebite by placing a live snake near the body, but a post-mortem revealed strangulation.
Meerut woman, boyfriend get death penalty for killing husband, staging it as snakebite
Meerut woman, boyfriend get death penalty for killing husband, staging it as snakebite
Meerut (UP): Convicts Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla spent a restless first night in jail after a Meerut court sentenced them to death for murdering Muskans husband, merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput. Both skipped dinner and remained distressed, jail sources said on Thursday. Muskan reportedly sat in a corner of the barrack holding her 10-month-old 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 .
Meerut Murder: Death Row Convicts Begin Jail Term
Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, sentenced to death for the murder of Muskan's husband Saurabh Rajput, spent a distressed first night in Meerut jail. Both are preparing to appeal the verdict in the Allahabad High Court. Jail authorities are providing counselling and medical support, while the victim's family has expressed satisfaction with the verdict but refused to adopt Muskan's infant daughter.
Meerut police exchange fire with suspects during night patrol; one injured, another escapes
Kithore Circle Officer Vishwajyoti Rai, along with SHO Ravindra Kumar and his team were on night patrol when they received information from an informant about two individuals allegedly planning to commit theft near a highway under construction. Acting on the tip-off, the police team reached the spot and attempted to intercept the suspects. However, the two allegedly opened fire at the police personnel with the intention of killing them, prompting the police to retaliate in self-defence, Kithore Circle Officer Vishwajyoti Rai says, On October 15, 2026, while on night patrol, SHO Ravindra Kumar, along with his police team, received information from a reliable informant that two individuals were present near a highway under construction with the intent to commit theft. Acting on this information, the police team immediately reached the location and attempted to intercept the individuals; however, both men opened fire on the police party with the intent to kill. Left with no other option,...
Blue drum murder case: Meerut court sentences wife, partner to death
Justice requires punishment proportionate to the gravity of the oence, says judge referring to the Mahabharata; Saurabh was killed on March 3 last year, his body was discovered 2 weeks later
Killer Wife, Her Lover 'Cried Uncontrollably' After Death Sentence In Meerut Blue Drum Murder
The jail administration has increased security and surveillance for both convicts. They have been given new prisoner numbers: Sahil Shukla is 395, Muskan Rastogi 396. They are being held in separate cells, and jail officials are monitoring their condition.
Wife, Partner Get Death For Husband's 'Blue Drum' Murder
A Meerut court has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of Muskan's husband, merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput. Rajput's dismembered body was found concealed in a cement-filled blue drum. The verdict, delivered after a 13-month trial, was welcomed by the victim's family, though it raises questions about the future of Muskan's infant daughter, Radha, who is currently in jail with her mother.
Who will take custody of Muskan's infant daughter?
Ten-month-old Radha's future is uncertain after her mother, Muskan Rastogi, was sentenced to death for the murder of her husband, Saurabh Rajput, in the 'blue drum' case. Radha has been living with Muskan in Meerut district jail since birth, and jail authorities state there will be no immediate change due to the appeals process. The case also involves questions about Radha's paternity.
Digital Desk | Meerut, Oct 14 (IANS) The family of Saurabh Rajput, former Merchant Navy officer, whose body was found stuffed inside a blue drum after his cold-blooded murder by his wife Muskan and her lover Sahil Shukla, welcomed the capital punishment for the duo, as awarded by the district court on Wednesday. The two were awarded death penalty by the district judge, while categorising the case as arest of the rare. Saurabh's mother Renu Devi, speaking to the press, expressed happiness with the court's verdict, stating, We are completely satisfied with the court's decision. Today, the court has merely pronounced the death sentence, the day the date for their execution is fixed, will be the true day of happiness for us. Saurabh's brother Rahul said, We are fully satisfied with the court's verdict. We have received justice. Our demand to the court was for Muskan and Sahil to be sentenced to death. That demand has been met, and we are now completely satisfied. Vijay Bahadur, the lawyer representing Saurabh's family said, The court has truly delivered justice in this case. This verdict will send a strong message to society and also instill fear in the minds of criminals. The case had grabbed national headlines after Saurabh Rajput's body was discovered inside a blue drum. Rajput was killed by his wife and his body was dismembered. Then the chopped up body parts were concealed inside a blue plastic drum that was later filled with sand and cement to get rid of his body and conceal the heinous crime. Meanwhile, as the Meerut court pronounced death sentence for the guilty, a wave of jubilation swept through the court complex. Lawyers celebrated outside the district court by distributing sweets and remarked that the punishment was commensurate with the gravity of the crime.
Blue Drum Murder: Meerut Court Sentences Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to Death
A Meerut court on Wednesday sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her partner Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of her husband, Saurabh Rajput, whose body was dismembered and cemented inside a blue drum. District Judge Arvind Kumar Mishra pronounced the verdict after 126 hearings over a 13-month trial. The judge awarded the death penalty on [] The post Blue Drum Murder: Meerut Court Sentences Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to Death appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Judge cites 'Mahabharata' while giving death penalty in blue drum murder case
A Meerut court has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla to death for murder. They were found guilty of murdering Muskan's husband, Saurabh Rajput, and hiding evidence. The trial included the testimony of 22 witnesses and numerous hearings over 18 months. Rajputs mother expressed her gratitude for the verdict, hoping it deters future crimes. Both convicts were sentenced after their trial concluded on Wednesday.
Meerut Blue Drum Murder: Muskan Rastogi, Sahil Shukla Get Death Penalty For Husband
A Meerut court awards the death penalty after a 13-month trial in Saurabh Rajputs murder case.
Meerut District Court awards Capital Punishment to Muskan and Sahil
In the much-discussed and infamous blue drum murder case of Meerut, the court presented a major verdict on Wednesday. In ... Read more
Why Are Plastic Drums Blue? Meerut Murder Case Brings The Everyday Object Into Focus
Long before its association with a gruesome murder case, the drum was simply a symbol of utility and a staple in construction sites and industrial yards.
Sahil, Muskan sentenced to death in blue drum murder case
A Meerut court has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of Rastogi's husband, merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput. The sensational lue drum case involved dismembering the body and concealing it in a cement-filled drum. The verdict followed a 13-month trial with 126 hearings.
In Meerut Blue Drum Murder, Judge Cites The Gita While Awarding Death Sentence
The judge cited references from the Mahabharata, affirming that the court would perform its duty, as 'dharma also means punishing those who commit wrongs'. Despite significant efforts by the defence, victim Saurabh Rajput's lawyer said outside court.
A court in Meerut on Wednesday sentenced Muskan and Sahil to death in the murder case of Saurabh Rajput, popularly known as the blue drum murder case. Advocate Krishan Kumar Dubey also informed that both have been ordered to pay a fine of Rs 50,000. The court has also imposed fines of Rs 50,000 under Section 302 and Rs 20,000 under Section 238A. It is a historic verdict. The entire nation was watching; the eyes of the public were fixed on what punishment the perpetrators of this crime would receive. They appeared to be in a state of shock; they were stunned. One can imagine the mental state of someone facing the death penalty. The defense had presented arguments
Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case: Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla Sentenced to Death
Meerut, October 14, 2026: A court in Meerut has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death in the high-profile Blue Drum murder case involving the killing of Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case: Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla Sentenced to Death
Meerut murder case: Court sentences two to death
On September 30, 2026, the Meerut district court held Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla guilty of the murder of merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput in the sensational Blue Drum murder case
Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case: Muskan and Sahil Sentenced to Death
In a landmark and chilling verdict, a district and sessions court in Uttar Pradeshs Meerut has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover, Sahil Shukla, to death for the gruesome murder of her husband, Saurabh Rajput. District and Sessions Judge Arvind Kumar Mishra pronounced the capital punishment nearly two years after the crime shook the nation, [] The post Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case: Muskan and Sahil Sentenced to Death appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Death Penalty For Meerut Murder Convicts: Who Will Raise Muskans Children?
The wife, Muskaan Rastogi, and her lover, Sahil Shukla, have been given the death sentence by a local court in Meerut for the murder of a merchant navy officer, Saurabh Rajput, last year. Muskaan and Sahil were convicted two weeks ago, with the sentence pronounced on Wednesday. A concrete-filled blue plastic drum became the motif and the most crucial evidence of the murder case.
Death Penalty For Muskaan Rastogi, Lover Sahil Shukla In Meerut Blue Drum Murder
Meerut blue drum murder case: After 126 hearings and 22 witness statements, District Judge Arvind Kumar Mishra ruled that Muskaan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla conspired to kill Saurabh Rajput and concealed his dismembered body inside a drum using concrete and sand.
Meerut Blue Drum murder case: Death sentence for Muskaan and Sahil
Meerut: A court in Meerut, on Wednesday, October 14, convicted Muskaan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla in the Saurabh Rajput murder case, better known as the Blue Drum murder case, and sentenced them to death. Both Muskan and Sahil were produced before the court through video conferencing. Muskaans parents had told the court that 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 .
Historic Death Sentence in Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case
In a landmark ruling, Meerut court sentences Muskaan Rastogi and Sahil to death for the murder of her husband, Saurabh Rajput. Historic Death Sentence in Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case
Blue Drum Murder Case: Meerut Muskan Sahil | Breaking News
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Meerut Blue Drum Murder: Death Penalty For Muskan And Boyfriend Sahil Shukla
Muskan Rastogi and her boyfriend Sahil Shukla have been sentenced to death in the infamous Meerut blue drum murder case, which shocked the country after the dismembered body of Muskan's husband, Saurabh Rajput, was found concealed inside a cement filled plastic
Muskan, boyfriend Sahil Shukla sentenced to death by district court in Meerut blue drum murder case
A court on Wednesday sentenced Muskan and Sahil to death in the high-profile blue-drum murder case of Saurabh Rajput in Meerut. This is breaking news. More details to be added.
Jaipur Hotel Rape Case: Man Arrested for Allegedly Cheating Delhi Woman of
Jaipur, October 14, 2026: Jaipur police have arrested a 27-year-old man from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly sexually exploiting a Delhi woman on the promise of marriage and Jaipur Hotel Rape Case: Man Arrested for Allegedly Cheating Delhi Woman of 80 Lakh
Husband Arrested After Wife Dies In Balcony Fall
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Meerut for allegedly pushing his wife to her death from a second-floor balcony in Gurugram following a domestic dispute. The victim, Pallavi Yadav, succumbed to her injuries after being shifted to a Meerut hospital. The accused, Dharmendra alias Akash, was remanded in police custody.
Woman Attacks Husband With Knife, Arrested
A 30-year-old woman in Meerut was arrested on Friday for allegedly attacking her husband with a knife and attempting to sever his genitals. The accused, Shabnam, injured her husband Nadeem. Police registered an FIR on Thursday and recovered the weapon, stating she will be produced before a court soon.
Free LPG cylinders, AC electric buses: UP Cabinet approves more than 30 proposals
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Friday approved a number of proposals, including continuation of the scheme to provide two free LPG cylinders in a year, facilitating the operation of 1,725 air-conditioned electric buses, launching of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Skill Training and Employment Zone development scheme, and providing three sarees every year to the state's Anganwadi workers and helpers. Around 39 proposals were approved during the Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The UP Cabinet approved a proposal to continue the scheme of providing one free LPG cylinder refill each on Diwali and Holi to the eligible beneficiaries of 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana' in the financial year 2026-27. In all, the eligible beneficiaries will receive two free cylinder refills during the financial year. The state government will spend Rs 2,142.78 crore on this initiative. The first free refill will be provided between October and December 2026 (coinciding with Diwali), and the second between January and March 2027 (coinciding with Holi). According to the eligibility criteria set by the government, the benefits of the scheme will be available only to those Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries whose bank accounts are linked to Aadhaar and who have completed their Aadhaar authentication. The Yogi Adityanath government will also facilitate the operation of 1,725 air-conditioned electric buses. These electric buses will operate in Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Firozabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura-Vrindavan, Meerut, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Shahjahanpur, Saharanpur, Varanasi, and Noida (including Jewar). As per the Cabinet's decision, the operation of all 1,725 AC electric buses will be handled by private operators through a 12-year contract, commencing from the date of commercial operations. The UP cabinet has also approved the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Skill Training and Employment Zone (SVPSTPZ) development scheme during its meeting on Friday. The scheme aims to develop Uttar Pradesh into an ultimate sourcing hub for skilled manpower and a global manpower hub. Under this initiative, an integrated system for skill training and employment will be developed across nine zones, covering all 75 districts of the state. According to the government, this will help train youth in accordance with the industry demands and connect them with employment opportunities available both domestically and internationally. Meanwhile, a proposal to rename the state's Bhadohi district to 'Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi' was also approved. During the tenure of the previous Samajwadi Party government, the name 'Sant Ravidas' was dropped, with the district being known as Bhadohi. Now, the Yogi Adityanath government has decided to reincorporate the name of 'Sant Ravidas' while simultaneously preserving Bhadohi's historical identity. Further, the UP government has decided to provide three sarees every year to the state's Anganwadi workers and helpers. Currently, workers and helpers receive two sarees a year. The new arrangement is scheduled to benefit 3,80,290 workers and helpers across the state. Moreover, Chief Minister Yogi announced during a press conference after the meeting that the UP Cabinet has passed a proposal to rename Noida International Airport as Narendra Modi International Airport.
Jealousy Leads To Knife Attack On Husband
A woman in Meerut was taken into custody on Friday for allegedly attacking her husband with a knife on his private parts on Thursday. The attack reportedly occurred after she suspected him of having an affair, and preliminary information suggests she sedated him before the assault.
Shocking Domestic Violence Case in Meerut: Husband Claims Wife Drugged Him Before Attack
A husband in Meerut alleges his wife drugged him and attacked him with a knife after a domestic dispute over infidelity. Shocking Domestic Violence Case in Meerut: Husband Claims Wife Drugged Him Before Attack
Bhuvneshwar's return opens the door: Is Shami next in India's plans?
Can Mohammed Shami emulate Bhuvneshwar Kumar to make an India comeback? The question has been ringing across the country's cricketing landscape since Bhuvneshwar's return to India squad after a four-year hiatus, for the away T20I series against New Zealand. But the situation is far too complex once the layer of hope is peeled off. There was a huge outcry to call the Bhuvneshwar back once he grabbed 45 wickets from 30 IPL matches in 2025 and 2026 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. But Shami has largely remained a forgotten figure in the last two seasons of IPL, taking just 18 wickets from 22 matches at an average economy rate of 10. In theory, Bhuvneshwar, who bowls at a gentle pace on flat decks, has less chance than Shami to succeed in T20s. However, the Meerut pacer tides over the lack of pace with his ability to prodigiously swing the new ball in the Power Play, and endless variations -- from an accurate yorker to a befuddling slow bouncer -- in the death overs. RCB assistant c
Army personnel found dead in Meerut hotel's bathroom
A 34-year-old Army Havaldar, Parvinder Singh, was found dead in a hotel bathroom in Meerut. Police suspect cardiac arrest as the cause of death, but the exact reason will be confirmed after the postmortem report. Singh had recently been discharged from a military hospital.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolts Delhi-NCR and Uttarakhand, tremors felt across several cities
An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Tuesday night, with tremors felt across parts of Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh, including Meerut and Moradabad. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake...
Wife, Lover Booked In Meerut For Husband's Alleged Murder
A woman and her alleged lover have been booked in Meerut for the suspected murder of her husband, Talib. The family raised doubts after Talib's death, claiming the wife, Ilma, was seen collecting valuables and had an alleged affair. Police are preparing to exhume the body for a post-mortem as part of the ongoing investigation.
Suspected Dowry Death In Meerut, Husband Arrested
A 22-year-old woman, Muskan, was allegedly strangled to death in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Her husband, Adil, has been arrested, with police investigating a suspected dowry-related motive based on a complaint from the victim's mother.
Meerut Police on Sunday arrested a man and his female acquaintance for allegedly attempting to run over his wife with a car following a confrontational argument in the Lohiyanagar police station area. The police have also seized the vehicle used in the crime as legal proceedings move forward. According to preliminary police findings, the dispute erupted on October 3 when the victim, identified as Sunita, a resident of Kajipur, spotted her husband, Mayank, accompanied by his girlfriend, Mahi. When Sunita confronted her husband and attempted to intervene, an intense altercation broke out between the parties. During the argument, the husband allegedly tried to strike and injure his wife using his automobile before fleeing the scene. Kotwali Circle Officer (CO) Sangram Singh confirmed the incident and outlined the immediate police intervention following the complaint. On October 3, an incident came to light under the Lohiyanagar police station, in which Sunita, a resident of Kajipur, saw...
On camera, Meerut man tries to run over wife after she catches him with another woman; two held
A shocking video of a marital dispute emerged from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh where a wife allegedly spotted her husband with another woman in a car and climbed onto its bonnet to stop him. Meanwhile, the...
Wife Catches Husband With Girlfriend, Ends Up on Car Bonnet in Meerut
Meerut police arrest a man and woman after his wife clung to a car bonnet when she caught them together in Uttar Pradesh.
Two held after man tries to run over wife with car in Meerut
A purported video of the incident that has surfaced online shows a woman hanging on to the bonnet of a car that is trying to move away
Caught Husband With Girlfriend: Woman Clings To Moving Car Bonnet As Husband Allegedly Drives Away
A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut allegedly clung to the bonnet of a moving car after confronting her husband, who was reportedly travelling in the vehicle with another woman. Police said the incident took place after Sunita Singh allegedly
Woman Catches Husband Eating Momo With Girlfriend, He Drags Her On Car Bonnet
The incident took place in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on Saturday evening when Mayank was out with his alleged girlfriend, Mahi, eating momo.
