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NHAI issues directions to ensure smooth conduct of 'Kanwar Yatra'

NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on June 30 conducted a meeting with the Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand administrations and police to ensure adequate arrangements for smooth 'Kanwar Yatra' and minimise inconvenience to highway users. The meeting aimed to address various issues pertaining to the route -- used by pilgrims -- such as water logging and potholes. The meeting also aimed to ensure adequate street lighting, implementation of short-term road safety measures and installation of road signages. Directions have also been issued to shut illegal turns or gaps in medians and also ensure that clean toilets and public conveniences for the pilgrims are provided. Addressing the meeting, NHAI chairman, Santosh Kumar Yadav, urged the participants to make adequate arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of the Kawad Yatra with minimal disruption to both the road users and the pilgrims. To expedite preparedness for the upcoming Kawad Yatra, a review meeting through Video Conferencing was held with the officials from state administration. Yadav also directed NHAI officials to coordinate with the local administration, deploy adequate patrol vehicles, ambulances, cranes, and ensure staff availability at the toll plazas to assist the pilgrims and efficiently manage traffic flow along the route of the Kanwar Yatra, said officials. Present in the meeting were Principal Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD) of UP, Commissioner (Saharanpur) Atal Kumar Rai, Commissioner (Moradabad) Aunjaneya Kumar Singh, Commissioner (Meerut) Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod, District Magistrates, Police officials, and senior officials of the NHAI. The Member (Administration) of NHAI Vishal Chauhan directed Authority field offices to ensure safety of the commuters and pilgrims around under construction projects, ensure barricading, provide proper diversions, install reflective boards and signages at the dark spots, drainage covers, closure of the unauthorized cuts and prominent display of contact details of emergency service providers such as the ambulances and cranes. The meeting also highlighted the collaborative approach between different government agencies to enhance coordination for the smooth conduct of the religious and community events, said officials.

The New Indian Express 30 Jun 2025 8:47 pm

Vodafone Idea (Vi) Announces Rollout of 5G Services in 23 More Indian CIties

Vi announced that it is rolling out 5G services in 23 more Indian cities, including Ahmedabad, Agra, Aurangabad, Kozhikode, Cochin, Dehradun, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Malappuram, Meerut, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Rajkot, Sonepat, Surat, Siliguri, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vizag. The rollout will happen in phases. Vi 5G network was already available in Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Chandigarh and Bengaluru.

NDTV 30 Jun 2025 6:45 pm

This is 'Chaat Capital' of UP, with 20 to 25 different types, it is...

Meerut in Uttar Pradesh is famously known as the City of Chaat for its wide variety of spicy and flavourful street food.

DNA India 28 Jun 2025 10:16 pm

What A Shameless Society: Javed Akhtar On Outrage Over Meghalaya, Meerut Murder Cases

Javed Akhtar questioned selective outrage over women murdering husbands, stressing the need to investigate the context of such crimes.

News18 27 Jun 2025 8:52 pm

Meerut Murder Dj Vu: Ludhiana Man's Body Tied With Rope Found Stuffed In A Blue Drum

Police confirmed that the body, believed to be that of a man around 40 years old, was wrapped in a bedsheet

News18 27 Jun 2025 9:12 am

Punjab: After Meerut drum murder case, man's body found in a blue drum in Ludhiana

A dead body was discovered in a blue drum in Ludhiana's Sherpur area. The victim's limbs were tied. Rag pickers found the drum and alerted the police due to a foul smell. Police investigation revealed the body was wrapped in a bedsheet inside a gunny bag. The victim is estimated to be around 40 years old.

The Times of India 25 Jun 2025 9:36 pm

13-yr-old Dalit raped at Meerut government hospital; authorities show no concern

A 13-year-old Dalit girl, who was undergoing a knee surgery at an orthopaedic department in the Meerut government hospital in Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly raped by an attendant of another patient. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, June 20. The teenager, accompanied by her mother, was admitted to the general ward for the surgery. According Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 24 Jun 2025 7:04 pm

Body found encased in cement in Chhattisgarh, two suspects nabbed in Delhi

Body found encased in cement in Chhattisgarh, two suspects nabbed in Delhi Raipur: In a chilling crime reminiscent of the infamous Meerut drum murder, a young mans body was discovered in Raipurs Indraprastha Colony, within the DD Nagar police station area. The body had been stuffed inside a suitcase and encased in cement. The victim [] The post Body found encased in cement in Chhattisgarh, two suspects nabbed in Delhi appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 24 Jun 2025 3:53 pm

NBCC Bags Rs 297-Crore Redevelopment Project In Uttar Pradesh

The project has been awarded to the state-owned company by the Meerut Development Authority.

Bloomberg Quint 23 Jun 2025 7:08 pm

District Court Meerut Senior Assistant Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 10 Posts

TheDistrict Court Meerut has released an official notification for the recruitment of 10 Senior Assistant posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official District Court Meerut website. The last date to submit the application form is 04-07-2025.

FreeJobAlert 23 Jun 2025 5:24 pm

NCRTC completes trial run of Namo Bharat train from Delhi to Meerut

NCRTC achieved a milestone with successful trial runs of Namo Bharat trains across the entire 82 km Delhi-Meerut corridor, completed in under an hour. Meerut Metro trains also underwent successful tests alongside. This marks progress towards full operation, featuring an advanced signalling system and platform screen doors. Currently, 55 km is operational, with remaining sections undergoing final touches.

The Economic Times 23 Jun 2025 10:26 am

BIG update on 82-km Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, Namo Bharat train now completes...; check details

Trial runs and final finishing works are ongoing on the remaining stretches -- approximately 4.5 km between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, and around 23 kilometres between Meerut South and Modipuram in Meerut.

DNA India 22 Jun 2025 10:29 pm

Delhi-Meerut RRTS Completes 82-Km Trial: Soon, Sarai Kale Khan To Modipuram In Less Than 1 Hour

During the trial, Namo Bharat trains ran seamlessly at the maximum operational speed of 160 kmph across the entire 82-km stretch, NCRTC said

News18 22 Jun 2025 7:38 pm

Operation Sindhu: 2 more flights with evacuated Indian students from Iran to land tonight; government steps up rescue efforts

Two evacuation flights are bringing stranded Indian nationals home tonight, landing in Delhi from Mashhad and Ashgabat. Scores of Indians, including students and pilgrims, are stuck in Iran and Israel amidst escalating conflict. Families across Uttar Pradesh are anxious, with many pilgrims from Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Meerut facing financial strain and limited resources.

The Times of India 20 Jun 2025 7:42 pm

UP ATS arrests army jawan with 70 AK-47 rounds; says he planned to sell them

LUCKNOW: The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police arrested an army jawan who was carrying 70 cartridges of an AK-47 rifle and was reportedly planning to sell them to a friend in the Pallavpuram area of Meerut district in western UP. According to police sources, when the ATS team tried to take him into custody, the army jawan, named Rahul, attempted to escape by dodging the cops. He got into his car and tried to flee by ramming it into the ATS team. However, the officers surrounded him and managed to catch him soon after foiling his attempt. During questioning, Rahul said that he had come home on leave and was trying to deliver the cartridges to his friend. A case was registered at Pallavpuram police station under sections of the Arms Act. The accused is currently posted at the Army Telecommunication Centre in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. Police, ATS, and army officials are jointly investigating the matter. His mobile phone records are also being checked to find out if more people are involved. As per ATS sources, Rahul is a resident of Nangli Azad village under Daurala police station limits. He is currently on leave. Meerut ATS unit inspector Amit Kumar Bhati said that on Tuesday, acting on an informer's tip-off, they were conducting checking under the Delhi-Haridwar bypass Modipur post flyover. During this operation, a Hyundai Venue car was stopped and checked. Inside, 70 restricted cartridges of an AK-47 rifle were recovered from Rahul's possession. During interrogation, Rahul revealed that he is currently posted as a constable in the Army at the CT Battalion MIC & S Training Centre in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. He said that he came on a 30-day leave on June 9. ATS sources further said that Rahul disclosed a friend named Abhinav, who he claimed was with the ATS. Abhinav, a resident of Shastri Nagar, had allegedly asked Rahul for the cartridges back in February, saying he had lost his own. Rahul told investigators that Abhinav had called him at 10:30 pm on Tuesday to meet near A to Z Colony in Pallavpuram. Rahul reportedly reached the location, but Abhinav never showed up. Rahul also revealed that he had procured the cartridges during his earlier posting in Jammu and Kashmir. He claimed that during army operations, he and his team were issued weapons and ammunition, and during that period, he stole some cartridges and brought them to Meerut, hidden in his luggage. Rahul further claimed that a doctor from Shastri Nagar had introduced him to Abhinav a few months ago, and that he had also bought his car through Abhinav. Contradictorily, ATS sources said that it was based on Abhinavs input that Rahul was apprehended and the cartridges recovered. Rahul was recruited into the Army in 2013. The ATS said the recovered cartridges were army-grade and used in military operations. Investigators are now trying to determine who the cartridges were meant for, who uses such restricted ammunition, and whether there is a wider network involved. Authorities are also probing Rahuls contacts and movements since he came on leave. According to Daurala Circle Officer PC Agarwal, a man named Rahul was arrested with cartridges. A case has been filed under the Arms Act and he has been sent to jail.

The New Indian Express 19 Jun 2025 4:32 pm

Anatomy of a crime: Sonam, Muskan and more why are women criminals different?

NEW DELHI: Sonam, Muskan, Shivani, Ravina, Radhika framed in their dual identities as women and alleged 'husband killers' , they have not just grabbed headlines and courted notoriety over the last months but also challenged conventional notions about femininity and crime. The young women from various parts of the country were living their everyday lives, a world away from the national spotlight. Until they were arrested on charges of murdering their husbands. That they were women from small towns who broke out of stereotype in the most brutal way possible led to sensational headlines, frantic curiosity and also gave fodder to a series of misogynistic memes and jokes. The questions abound: Why do women commit crimes? Why are they treated differently than male criminals? Are they demonstrating empowerment or signs that they are, in fact, disempowered? It's a mix of social stigma, rigid gender roles, and unrealistic standards for women, experts said. British criminologist Frances Heidensohn has a term for the strong societal reaction double deviance theory. A woman committing a crime not only violates a legal norm but also a gender norm, explained G S Bajpai, professor of criminology and vice chancellor of the National Law University in Delhi. Women are expected to be caring and compliant. A woman who commits crime is therefore an aberration - abnormal and exceptional. This is not true for men... She is, therefore, as some scholars have described, doubly deviant and hence must be doubly punished'. Thus her gender becomes relevant to society's response to the crime. She is not just a criminal, she is a female criminal, Bajpai told PTI. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported over 4.45 lakh crimes against women in 2022. However, it doesn't maintain a separate category for crimes 'by' women due to their low numbers. Yet serious offences committed by women, however small in number, make an impact all their own. On Tuesday, Sonam Raghuvanshi , a household name today, was taken to Meghalaya to reconstruct the killing of her husband , Raja Raghuvanshi, found hacked to death on a hillside, a critical step in the probe into a case that has the nation agog. The Indore couple was on their honeymoon and the bride allegedly plotted the killing along with her former boyfriend and three hitmen. In March this year, Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla allegedly stabbed her husband Saurabh Rajput to death in Meerut, dismembered his body, and sealed the remains in a drum filled with cement. 36 days of marriage, one deadly meal: Jharkhand bride kills husband in chilling echo of Raja Raghuvanshi case In April, Bijnor's Shivani claimed her husband died of a heart attack. Police later revealed that she had strangled Deepak to death. The same month, in Bhiwani, YouTuber Ravina allegedly killed her husband with the help of a male friend after he objected to their intimacy and her social media activities. Also in June, Sangli woman Radhika allegedly killed her husband, Anil, only 15 days after their marriage. Except for Ravina who is 32, the others are in their 20s. Then there was media executive Indrani Mukerjea , accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora in 2012, and Jolly Joseph from Kerala, who allegedly poisoned six family members over 14 years to acquire property. And long before, in 19th-century Kolkata was Troilokya Devi, a courtesan and India's first known female serial killer who lured women -- mainly sex workers - and murdered them to rob them of their jewellery. With an accomplice, she killed at least five women before being apprehended and was executed in 1884. Many of the recent cases - dealing with wives killing their husbands -- triggered a flood of social media outrage and prolonged media coverage that often painted women as inherently malicious and portrayed men as helpless victims of their evil spouses. One instance of the vile and misogynist ride on social media websites was a crude callback to Sonam Bewafa Hai (Sonam is unfaithful) viral meme from some years ago. Public focus is misdirected, said women's rights activist Yogita Bhayana. It reflects our discomfort with women breaking out of the roles assigned to them. Such societal suppression will eventually lead to outbursts. The media is sensationalising it, giving it a Sonam did it' spin, as if she acted alone, which she didn't-there was male involvement too, Bhayana told PTI. Referring to the Sonam Raghuvanshi case, she said it became easier for her to plot a murder than to admit she was in love. That's the kind of psychological conflict women face in our society. Her crime isn't being defended, but we need to examine the root causes -- how deeply our culture conditions women to behave a certain way. Men, Bajpai added, are motivated primarily by power, honour, impulse, and instrumental goals while female crime is often propelled by prior victimisation, manipulation, and emotional stress. A society that views women as caregivers and crucibles of honour is no doubt disturbed when those women engage in criminal activity, Bajpai said. Intimate partner violence is neither new nor uncommon, as global and national trends have indicated that instances of husbands killing their wives far outnumber instances of wives killing their husbands, he argued. In fact, over half of all cases of homicide against women in India are carried out by their current or former partnersThis indicates that the media reporting of cases of women killing their husbands is disproportionate, he noted. According to criminal psychologist Deepti Puranik, there may be a number of reasons behind such an outburst against social ties. Culture and society generally play a lot of roles when it comes to marriages. People are forced to get married against their wishes. Many people are getting married very early and at that age they haven't reached an emotional maturity level to understand the responsibility that comes with a marital relationship, she said. Bhayana echoed Puranik. Women's mental health and internal struggles are ignored, she said. The suppression they face growing up, the communication barriers, and the unrealistic expectations placed on them all builds up. Stories of women criminals have often followed a predictable pattern -- centred on themes like extramarital affairs. This reflects a broader lack of nuance in how such cases are understood, revealing gaps in the way female criminality and its complex motivations are examined. Kulpreet Yadav, co-author of Queens of Crime: True Stories of Women Criminals from India, said law enforcement procedures have never truly adapted to consider women as potential perpetrators because of the scant number of crimes by women. ...the focus has overwhelmingly been on male offenders. Female criminology, by contrast, has received very little attention. As a result, our global understanding of how a woman with criminal intent thinks is quite limited, said the author. Does that mean crime should be treated the same irrespective of the perpetrator's gender? Bajpai advises strongly against it. Such a blanket approach may result in injustice. At times, given the nature and context of the crime, the gender of the perpetrator and the victim become relevant to appropriately understanding the criminal act. Such a comprehensive appreciation of the facts ensures that the response of the state and society is fair and effective, he said.

The New Indian Express 19 Jun 2025 12:32 pm

Inside Delhis family theft network: How 3 men stole 25 high-end SUVs with sophisticated tools

In Delhi, a family gang, including a father, son, and son-in-law, was arrested for stealing nearly 25 SUVs. The gang targeted Hyundai Creta, Toyota Fortuner, and Maruti Brezza models. They used advanced tools to bypass security systems. The police caught them after a tip. The stolen vehicles were sold in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

The Economic Times 15 Jun 2025 3:23 pm

From Meerut To Meghalaya, Crime Stories That Shocked India In 2025

Criminal cases, including Raja Raghuvanshi and Saurabh Rajput's murder, have left the nation stunned.

NDTV 11 Jun 2025 7:46 am

India under the leadership of PM Modi is set to become third-largest economy by 2027: UP CM Yogi

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated today that India is poised to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027, propelled by its unprecedented growth in the last decade. Speaking on the 11th anniversary of the Modi government , CM Yogi highlighted that India was the only major economy to have doubled in size within a decade, and the first country to more than double its per capita income, rising from Rs 79,000 in 2013-14 to approximately Rs 2.5 lakh currently. Interacting with media persons, CM Yogi congratulated Prime Minister Modi on behalf of the UP government and the people of the state for ushering in a golden era of development. He presented a report card on the Centre's good governance and welfare initiatives. CM Yogi stated that India's economy, unstable and lacking public confidence before 2014, was the world's 11th largest despite decades of independence. However, under Prime Minister Modis leadership of a decade, the country has risen to become the fourth largest economy, surpassing Britainits former colonial rulerand now overtaking Japan, he added. He emphasised the transformative impact on infrastructure over the past 11 years, calling it the ackbone of a strong economy. He noted that The pace of highway construction has tripledfrom 11 km/day during the UPA era to over 35 km/day today. About 3.8 lakh km of rural roads have been built, connecting 99% of villages under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, he claimed adding that 3,600 km of high-speed corridors were developed, and Indias first rapid rail was now operational between Delhi and Meerut. Indias growth story remains resilient as global economy lags: RBI governor Shaktikanta Das India became a global identity under PM Modi: CM yogi Adityanath The Chief Minister further detailed infrastructure development, stating, Since 2014, over 55,000 km of highways have been expanded. Metro services, earlier limited to 5 cities, are now running in 23 cities, including six in Uttar Pradesh. World-class trains like the Namo Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Vande Bharat Express are redefining rail travel. Airport infrastructure has also doubledfrom 74 airports built in 67 years to 160 airports today. In Uttar Pradesh alone, operational airports have increased from 2 in 2017 to 16 of which four are international airports, while the fifth at Jewar will be operational soon, said the UP CM. CM Yogi credited Prime Minister Modi for giving India a global identity and transforming service into a pledge, governance into a culture, and security into a prioritymarking the rise of a developed, self-reliant New India. He stated that PM Modi believed where there was technology, there was progressand where there was a BJP government, there was also welfare of the poor. He added that PM Modi had redefined governance as a medium of service and partnership with the people. In the last 11 years, service has become a resolution, good governance a culture, and security the highest priority. This is the new Indiaan India the world trusts, said CM Yogi. The Chief Minister criticised previous Congress-led governments for breaking public trust and damaging India's global image in the 65 years after independence. In contrast, he said, the last 11 years under Prime Minister Modi have provided a corruption-free, nepotism-free, and appeasement-free leadership. He added that Modi ji had realised the vision of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, turned India into a symbol of trust, laid the foundation of a developed and self-reliant nation, and presented a clear roadmap for the next 25 years. CM Yogi reiterated that in the last 11 years, India has carved a distinct identity not just socially and culturally, but also in security, governance, and economy. Governance today is defined by policy clarity, transparency, and accountability. Development is no longer just a sloganit now reflects inclusive progress that balances heritage with growth. Every citizen now benefits from government schemes based on eligibility, not identity. Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas has become the foundation of governance, driven by citizen satisfaction rather than appeasement. The country has witnessed a strong model of zero tolerance for corruption, Minimum Government, Maximum Governance through Digital India, and unwavering commitment to national unity and internal security, said CM Yogi. Referring to India's military strength, the UP CM noted that the 11 years of PM Modis government are being marked at a time when Indias military strength had been both tested and trusted globallyas seen through Operation Sindoor. He observed that before 2014, India was perceived as a nation that spoke of peace even when provoked. But under PM Modi, a new doctrinethe New Normalhad emerged. While India prefers peaceful development with like-minded nations, any breach of security or promotion of terrorism will be met with decisive action like surgical strikes, air strikes, and Operation Sindoor , said the CM. He also commended the abrogation of Article 370, stating it brought Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh fully into the constitutional fold, establishing a new model of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. CM Yogi concluded by saying that during the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, PM Modi gave the nation the mantra of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India), rooted in the Panch Pran (Five Pledges): building a developed India, freeing the country from the mentality of slavery, pride in heritage, strengthening unity and integrity, and fulfilling civic duties.

The New Indian Express 10 Jun 2025 7:59 pm

Raja-Sonam, Saurabh-Muskan, And More: Cases Of Love, Marriage, Betrayal & Cold-Blooded Murder

The shocking Meghalaya case comes months after the Meerut merchant navy officer murder case.

News18 9 Jun 2025 4:59 pm

'Husband killers': From Indore to Meerut, the chilling murder cases that sparked national outrage

Sonam Raghuvanshi, Indore Couple missing Case: A disturbing trend of wives allegedly murdering their husbands, often with the help of accomplices, has ignited public outrage in India. Cases range from a honeymoon killing in Meghalaya, where a wife allegedly hired men to kill her husband, to a Meerut murder involving dismemberment and concealment in a cement drum.

The Economic Times 9 Jun 2025 10:32 am

17 year old Aastha killed by her own mother for talking to her boyfriend in Meerut

In a shocking incident in Meerut's Partapur region, 17-year-old Aastha was murdered by her mother and family members for having a relationship. They strangled her and beheaded her with a bolt cutter, disposing of the body parts in different canals to prevent identification. Police have arrested five individuals, including the mother and a minor, while one suspect remains at large.

The Economic Times 7 Jun 2025 5:08 pm

Pistols, Cartridges: Delivery Agent Caught In UP With Unusual Package

Sudhanshu posed as a delivery agent working with a food delivery aggregator, but contents of the packages he delivered were illegal arms in Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.

NDTV 6 Jun 2025 9:39 pm

Ahead of Bakrid, UP police on high alert, security tightened

Ahead of Bakrid celebrations on Saturday, June 7, the Uttar Pradesh police are on high alert, taking proactive steps to maintain communal harmony and ensure peaceful festivities across the state. Security arrangements have been tightened in districts like Meerut, Aligarh, Etawah, and Ghazipur with the deployment of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), Provincial Armed Constabulary Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 6 Jun 2025 4:40 pm

8 Snakes Rescued From UP House 2 Days After Villagers Kill 52 Serpents

Two days after the residents of Samouli village in Meerut district killed 52 snakes that crawled out of the courtyard of a farmer's house, forest officials rescued eight snakes from the same house, officials said.

NDTV 4 Jun 2025 5:10 pm

Allahabad HC declares arrest of two accused in Chhattisgarh liquor scam as 'illegal'

LUCKNOW: In a major ruling, Allahabad High Court declared that the arrest of Anwar Dhebar, a Chhattisgarh-based businessman and brother of former Raipur mayor and former IAS officer Anil Tuteja, both accused in a money laundering case of Rs 2000 crore Chhattisgarh liquor scam, as illegal. A division bench, comprising Justice Siddharth Varma and Justice Madan Pal Singh, granted bail to Dhebar in connection with the FIR lodged against him in Meerut. The bench noted that the arrest memos did not have any column for the ground on which the petitioner was arrested, nor was given the reason for arrest. The court in its order stated that here being a definite non-compliance of the mandate of Section 50 of the CrPC and Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India, we are of the view that the arrest of the petitioner be declared illegal and all subsequent arrest memos be quashed and also the remand orders be set aside, said the bench. In connection with the chain of events related to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, an FIR was lodged against Dhebar in Uttar Pradesh under sections 420, 468, 471, 473, 484 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code on July 30, 2023. Almost 11 months later, on June 18, 2024, Dhebar, who had been granted bail by the Chhattisgarh High Court, was again arrested by UP police just 20 minutes after his release in Raipur. Following the arrest, the Investigation Officer (IO) applied for a transit remand under Section 167 of CrPC before the magistrate at Raipur and it was granted for 48 hours. Subsequently, Dhebar was produced before the special judge (Prevention of Corruption Act) of Meerut, who remanded him to judicial custody until July 1, 2024. Finally, Dhebar moved Allahabad High Court and his plea was clubbed with the petition filed by the other accused ex-IAS officer Anil Tuteja who was arrested separately in the connection with the same case. As both the petitions sought the court to declare their arrest illegal, they were heard together by the court. On the other hand, the Additional Advocate General for the state submitted that since there was a memo of arrest and the son of the petitioner Dhebar had been informed about the arrest, the arrest could not be held illegal as the reason for it was known to the petitioner. The bench however was not satisfied with the Additional Advocate General's contention, and it stated that neither in the memos of arrest nor in the information given to Dhebar's son or in the remand orders were given the ground of arrest communicated to the petitioners. Furthermore, the court also observed that the petitioners were given no opportunity of hearing to oppose the custodial remand. The court concluded that the petitioners were never furnished the grounds of arrest as mandated under Section 50 of CrPC. Declaring their arrests illegal, the court refused to interfere with the charge-sheet submitted by the investigation officer. The Court, however, clarified that the proceedings following law as per the charge-sheet may continue in the case.

The New Indian Express 3 Jun 2025 8:03 pm

Good news for Delhi-NCR commuters, new 400-metre-long skywalk to ease traffic, set to be built in..., will cost Rs...

Noida is all set to get a new 400-metre-long skywalk, with an estimated cost of Rs 40 crore. The Noida Authority is planning to build a modern circular skywalk at the Sector-62-63 roundabout, near the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. The detailed project report will be reviewed by IIT experts.

DNA India 3 Jun 2025 10:09 am

CCSU Result 2025 Released at ccsuniversityweb.in Direct Link to Download 1st Sem Result

CCSU Result 2025 OUT as Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut (CCSU) has released the 2025 results for various UG and PG courses on its official website and students can check their results now via the official website using the direct link and instructions provided below.

FreeJobAlert 2 Jun 2025 5:10 pm

UP: Earthquake magnitude 2.7 strikes Meerut

A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 struck Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday morning at 08:44 AM IST, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake's epicenter was located five kilometers below the surface. Earlier, on May 28, a stronger earthquake of magnitude 3.9 jolted Churachandpur, Manipur.

The Economic Times 1 Jun 2025 11:28 am

Zepto Halts Caf Ops For 80 Stores Across Six Cities Amid High Demand

Caf operations have been temporarily suspended in Agra, Chandigarh, Meerut, Mohali, Amritsar, and parts of Delhi.

Bloomberg Quint 23 May 2025 3:50 pm

Nearly entire Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor set to open by June; over 1 crore already served

Travel time between Delhi and Meerut will soon reduce. The Namo Bharat corridor is almost ready. The 82-km stretch will connect Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut. 55 km is already operational. Trial runs are underway on the remaining sections. The corridor has served over one crore commuters. Meerut Metro will share the same infrastructure.

The Economic Times 20 May 2025 5:11 pm

Woman In Extramarital Affair Kills Husband, A Meerut Throwback In Kanpur

The gruesome murder of a man in Kanpur has revealed multiple layers of conspiracy, an extramarital affair, and a modus operandi that matches partly with the Meerut killing that had sent shockwaves through the country two months ago.

NDTV 20 May 2025 12:37 pm

BKU Atal chief booked for announcing bounty to behead Rakesh Tikait

LUCKNOW : A man identified as Amit Chaudhary, president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Atal), has been booked over a social media post in which he allegedly announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for anyone who would behead Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait. The viral post sparked protests by Tikait's followers in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut. Cases were registered against Chaudhary at Civil Lines Police Stations in Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, and Agra. Muzaffarnagar Station House Officer Ashutosh Kumar Singh stated that in the viral video, the accused purportedly announced a Rs 5 lakh reward for the beheading of Tikait. A case was also lodged against Chaudhary in the Jani police station area of Meerut, confirmed by Station In-charge Mahesh Kumar Rathore. In a video released in Meerut on Sunday, Amit Chaudhary is shown stating that he would give Rs 5 lakh to anyone who beheads Rakesh Tikait. Declaring Tikait a raitor, terrorist and madman, Chaudhary accused him of making anti-national statements. From his statements, it is clear that he is part of a sleeper cell. They work with a terrorist mentality and make statements against society or the government, Chaudhary reportedly said in the video. Following his remarks, several farmers staged protests at the Jani police station in Meerut on Sunday afternoon. Chaudhary also criticised Tikait for allegedly insulting traders. Rakesh Tikait is calling traders dishonest and speaking about dealing with them. I want to say that the countrys traders are its backbone. Their role in the GDP is significant. It is the trader who adds value to the farmers crop by purchasing it and bringing it to the market. For farmers, traders should be revered, he said. He further stated that Tikait operated with a terrorist sleeper cell mentality and that such individuals should be beheaded. Now, merely removing Rakesh Tikaits turban will not sufficehis head must be severed. Given the kind of statements and mentality he is displaying, we must not stop at his turban; we must behead him. I will offer Rs 5 lakh to anyone who carries it out, he declared. Notably, on 2 May, Rakesh Tikait faced intense public outrage in Muzaffarnagar over his comments on the Pahalgam terror attack. During the protest, there was pushing and shoving, and someone struck his head with a flag, causing his turban to fall off. Right-wing organisations strongly protested against him. The situation became so tense during the demonstration that police had to escort the farmer leader out of the area. However, Tikait managed to leave safely and was not injured.

The New Indian Express 19 May 2025 6:02 pm

UP man booked for issuing beheading threat against Tikait

With the viral post sparking protests by the followers of the farmer leader in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut, a case was registered against Amit Choudhry at the Civil Lines Police Station in Muzaffarnagar.

Rediff 19 May 2025 4:36 pm

UP man booked for announcing reward for beheading BKU's Rakesh Tikait in social media post

MUZAFFARNAGAR: A man has been booked over his social media post in which he allegedly announced a reward for anyone who beheads Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait. With the viral post sparking protests by the followers of the farmer leader in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut, a case was registered against Amit Choudhry at the Civil Lines Police Station in Muzaffarnagar. Station House Officer Ashutosh Kumar Singh said on Sunday that in the viral video, the accused purportedly announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for the beheading of Tikait. Led by the BKU's Muzaffarnagar district president Naveen Rathi, hundreds of protesters demanded immediate police action against Choudhry. Rathi said he has lodged an FIR against the accused. In Meerut, BKU activists gheraoed Jani police station, demanding action against Chowdhury. BKU Meerut district president Anurag Chaudhary led a tractor-trolley protest and staged a sit on the police station premises. Police in both districts issued statements regarding the registration of FIRs but did not elaborate on the accused and reasons why he made such statements against Tikait. It is part of the probe, they said.

The New Indian Express 19 May 2025 10:59 am

Meerut varsity adds Ramayana, Mahabharata in journalism course

Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU) has incorporated 'Bhartiya Sanchar ke Praroop' into its MA-JMC program. The course aims to educate students about traditional Indian communication methods found in epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. CCSU official states that this initiative blends ancient wisdom with modern journalism, highlighting examples like Sanjay's live narration and Hanuman's role as a messenger.

The Times of India 18 May 2025 3:40 am

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to be ready in three months, says Union minister during full stretch inspection

NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Saturday informed Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Harsh Malhotra, that the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway would be ready within three months. Malhotra inspected the entire 210-km stretch of the expressway along with officials from the Authority. The minister took cognisance of the various bottlenecks reported by NHAI officials and directed them to expedite the work and complete the project within the stipulated time frame so that it could be opened to the general public as scheduled. After the inspection, the minister stated that the expressway would be instrumental in decongesting the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and also reduce the load on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and other connecting highways. The 210-kilometre-long access-controlled expressway, with an operational speed limit of 100 kmph, will connect the national capital with Uttarakhands capital, Dehradun. It starts from Akshardham Temple in Delhi and passes through several districts of Uttar Pradesh, such as Baghpat, Baraut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli and Saharanpur, before culminating at Dehradun. The project was expected to be completed within the deadline of March 2024. It was approved in 2020, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation of the expressway in December last year. The expressway is being developed at an approximate cost of 12,000 crore and will reduce the travel time from Delhi to Dehradun from the existing 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours. The expressway will also have a spur towards Haridwar and connect to the Char Dham Highway, thereby enhancing connectivity to the hill stations and pilgrimage sites of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. The final 20-kilometre stretch passes through the eco-sensitive zone of Rajaji National Park, where Asias longest elevated wildlife corridor (12 kilometres) is being constructed. This includes the 340-metre Daat Kali tunnel.

The New Indian Express 17 May 2025 6:15 pm

'Food adulteration is a social crime,' says UP CM Yogi; calls for public shaming of offenders

LUCKNOW: Launching a renewed crackdown on those involved in food adulteration and the sale of counterfeit medicines, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday termed the menace a social crime, declaring that such acts would not be tolerated. In a strong deterrent measure, the CM called for the public identification of offenders by displaying their photos at major intersections to raise awareness and discourage others. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) department in Lucknow, Adityanath directed officials to take strict and decisive action against adulterators, fake medicine traders, and others under the states zero tolerance policy. He instructed that daily consumables such as oil, ghee, spices, milk, and cheese be tested rigorouslypreferably at production unitsto ensure quality. Special teams should be formed to carry out intensive checks of milk and dairy products with continuous monitoring, he said. Additionally, professional blood donors should be identified, and effective control should be established in this sector, he added. Public health is the state's top priority and it must be handled with full transparency and commitment. Officials informed the CM that the states network of food and drug laboratories had expanded significantly. Apart from six major divisions already in operation, new laboratories and offices have been established in Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Basti, Chitrakoot, Kanpur, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Saharanpur, and Devi Patan divisions. Laboratory buildings in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Jhansi have also been upgraded, while three modern microbiology labs have been set up in Lucknow, Meerut, and Varanasi. These facilities are equipped for testing microorganisms, protozoa, viruses, bacteria, mycotoxins, and other pathogens. Testing is already underway in Lucknow and Meerut. The Chief Minister suggested the creation of a Corpus Fund to support the operation and maintenance of these laboratories. To tackle the fake drug trade effectively, Adityanath directed improved coordination between FSDA and police authorities to ensure better enforcement and drug quality checks. For transparency in the food safety process, FSDA has implemented a password-protected barcode system, allowing confidential and impartial sample analysis. Each sample is digitally tested by scientists and validated only after senior official approval. To boost public involvement, the department has introduced a mobile app called Food Safety Connect and a toll-free number (1800-180-5533). The CM instructed that a complaint be considered resolved only after the complainant expresses satisfaction. Significant progress has also been reported in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sectors. Over the past three years, investment proposals worth 1,470 crore have been approved, generating direct employment for more than 3,340 people. There has also been a notable increase in pharmaceutical units, medical device production, blood banks, and retail medicine sellers across the state.

The New Indian Express 14 May 2025 5:06 pm

NCRTC Completes Installation Of Precast Slab Track On Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Corridor

NCRTC said that for the first time in the country, turnouts on precast track slabs were conceived and implemented.

Bloomberg Quint 12 May 2025 5:37 pm

Civil defence volunteers rehearse emergency response in Lucknow ahead of nationwide mock drill

LUCKNOW: A day before the scheduled mock drill mandated by the Union government, civil defence volunteers conducted a rehearsal at the Lucknow police lines on Tuesday to strengthen emergency preparedness. Meanwhile, UP DGP Prashant Kumar, on Tuesday, said that comprehensive civil defence mock drills would be conducted across all districts on Wednesday in compliance of the instructions received from the Government of India. The exercise, which involved around 200 civil defence volunteers, was aimed at training volunteers in managing large-scale emergencies and responding effectively to potential missile or air attacks. According to Chief Warden, Civil Defence Lucknow, Amarnath Mishra, the participants demonstrated coordinated responses to sirens, evacuation procedures, and protective measures designed to minimise panic and chaos during emergencies. The drill focused on practical techniques to protect civilians during missile strikes and air attacks, along with educating the public on how to safeguard themselves in such situations, Mishra added. The development comes a day after the Union Home Ministry's directives to states to conduct mock drills on May 7 to enhance civil defence preparedness. The Union Home Ministry asked the states to operationalise air raid warning sirens and train civilians to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack. The states have also been directed to update and rehearse evacuation plans, crash blackout measures, and early camouflaging of vital plants and installations. Interacting with media persons, the UP DGP Prashant Kumar said that the Centre had identified 19 districts-- one placed in Category 1, two in Category 2 and the remaining 16 in Category 3-- for the exercise. Bulandshahr in western UP has been kept in Category 1; Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Bakshi Ka Talab, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Meerut, Prayagraj, Moradabad, Bareilly, Mathura, Ghaziabad, Jhansi, Saharanpur, Sarsawan, and Chandauli are there in Category 2; Baghpat and Muzaffarnagar, both western UP districts, have been kept in Category 3. However, keeping the preparedness in mind and also considering the local sensitivities, the state government has decided to conduct the mock drill across all the state districts, said the DGP. He explained that the exercise would involve coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including the police administration, fire services, and disaster response agencies, to cope with disasters and other critical situations. The mock drill is imperative to ensure better coordination and readiness among all response agencies, said Prashant Kumar. Meanwhile, DG Civil Defence, Abhay Prasad also confirmed the instructions received from the Centre, explaining preparations were already underway to equip civilians with the knowledge and readiness needed in case of any future conflict. He said the mock drill would be conducted between 7 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday. At present, the state Civil Defence department has offices in 15 districts but covers 26 districts through its network. As part of the initiative, an assessment of emergency medical infrastructure, response time, and coordination between various agencies would be assessed in the event of mass casualties and large-scale evacuations. The drill would also foster greater public awareness and resilience in times of national crisis, said a senior state government official.

The New Indian Express 6 May 2025 5:11 pm

Asia's most endangered turtle species returns to Ganga in landmark conservation effort

LUCKNOW: The 'batagur kachhua' (red-crowned roofed turtle), a freshwater species once considered one of Asias most endangered, is on the path to revival and is set to return to Uttar Pradesh. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government, in coordination with the Namami Gange programme and in collaboration with the Indian Turtle Conservation Program (ITCP), has reintroduced the species into the river Gangamarking a major milestone in efforts to revive critically endangered aquatic life. As part of this initiative, 10 male and 10 female turtles, aged between two and three years, were released at two ecologically crucial sites: upstream in the Haiderpur Wetland and downstream in the Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary. According to Rajesh Kumar, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of the Meerut Range, the turtles were carefully selected based on health, sex, and morphometric characteristics. It has been a scientifically significant attemptthe first of its kind in India for this species, said Kumar, calling the move a landmark achievement. To monitor the animals, each turtle has been fitted with a sonic transmitter attached to its shell, enabling conservationists to track their movements and behaviour in real time. The data collected will help researchers understand the turtles behavioural patterns, adaptation to the new environment, and the challenges they may encounter. This will also help conservationists chart out the future course and make subsequent reintroductions more effective, said a senior official involved in the project. Once widespread across the Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems, the red-crowned roofed turtle now survives in the wild only in the Chambal River, where fewer than 300 individuals are believed to remain. The species is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is also recognised among the Top 50 Most Endangered Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles in Asia. Officials confirmed that globally accepted translocation protocols were strictly followed. The turtles were released in the Ganga during the early hours of April 26, 2025. The conservation teams ensured the animals were well-hydrated, stress-free, and transported at night to avoid daytime heat exposure. Importantly, the reintroduction event was designed to be more than just a scientific operationit was also a celebration of community-led conservation. Local villagers, school students, and religious leaders (sadhus) gathered along the riverbank to witness the turtles return to the Ganga. Officials believe that this reintroduction efforthailed as a model for similar conservation projects across Indiawill not only support the revival of the red-crowned roofed turtle but also contribute vital data toward the conservation of other endangered freshwater species.

The New Indian Express 3 May 2025 7:48 pm

UP: Right wing group protest Pahalgam attack, raise Islamophobic slogans

Right-wing organisation, Hindu Yuva Vahini, held a protest against the Pahalgam terror attack and raised anti-Muslim slogans in Uttar Pradeshs Meerut on April 26. Even though the protest was held a week ago, videos emerged recently on social media. Members of the Hindu Yuva Vahini raised derogatory slogans like, Na Mulle ka na Qazi ka, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 3 May 2025 3:23 pm

IAF showcases night-ready airstrip on Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW: In a significant boost to Indias defence capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a powerful display of fighter jet operations on a newly constructed 3.5-kilometre airstrip along the Ganga Expressway in Peeru village, Jalalabad tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, marking a major milestone in military preparedness amid heightened security concerns. It is the first airstrip on any expressway in the country equipped to handle both day and night landings of fighter jets with the help of advanced lighting and navigation systems installed on-site. The airstrip is part of the around 594-kilometre-long Ganga Expressway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj. With 85 per cent of the expressway construction already completed, this airstrip is the fourth operational stretch on a UP Expressway designed for Indian Air Force operations. The other three facilities are there on the Agra-Lucknow, Purvanchal, and Bundelkhand Expressways. However, the one on Ganga Expressway is the first among them to support night operations. The IAF conduct fighter jet exercises at the Shahjahanpur airstrip in two phases. The drills featured aircraft like the Rafale, Sukhoi-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, MiG-29, Jaguar, C-130J Super Hercules, AN-32 transport aircraft, and MI-17 V5 helicopters. The IAF fighter jets conducted flypasts over the expressway as part of a broader exercise designed to assess the viability of the facility as an alternative runway in the event of war or national emergencies. Take-off and landing drills were carried out throughout the day and late into the evening to test the airstrip's full operational spectrum, including its night capabilities, showing the preparedness of IAFs night campaigns. The airstrip has been developed using specially engineered materials to bear the weight and pressure of heavy-duty military aircraft. It features precision approach lighting, reinforced pavement strength, and CAT II Instrument Landing System (ILS) technology to ensure safe operations in low-visibility or night-time conditions. The Indian Air Force has emphasised that this strip not only enhances the country's operational readiness but also strengthens its disaster response capacity and rapid deployment capability. However, the IAF exercise came at a time of heightened security concerns, as the country is contemplating a potential action in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack which claimed 26 innocent lives on April 22. To ensure security and crowd management during the high-profile event, 250 CCTV cameras were installed on either side of the airstrip. Public representatives, senior officials, dignitaries, and over 500 schoolchildren witnessed the aerial display. The state government intends to dedicate the Ganga Expressway to the nation by November this year. This Expressway will go a long way not only in giving impetus to the economic and geographical growth of the state but also it will be established as a historic step towards the national security, said an official spokesman.

The New Indian Express 2 May 2025 9:37 pm

Love, lies & facial hair: Meerut man loses wife to clean-shaven brother

A 28-year-old man from Meerut, Mohammad Shakir, has accused his wife of eloping with his younger brother after she repeatedly demanded he shave his beard. Shakir claims his wife, Arshi, disliked his facial hair and threatened to leave him.

The Economic Times 1 May 2025 11:37 am

Unhappy With Husbands Beard, Meerut Woman Elopes With Clean Shaven Brother-In-Law

A woman in Meerut eloped with her brother-in-law after her husband refused to shave his beard despite repeated requests.

News18 1 May 2025 9:50 am

Fate of pregnant Maryam, illegal settler Seema hangs in balance as UP speeds up deportation of Pakistanis

LUCKNOW: While the Uttar Pradesh Police claims that the deportation of Pakistani nationals is almost complete following the Pahalgam terror attack, the fate of individuals like Maryam in Bulandshahr and Seema Haider in Noida remains uncertain. Maryam, a three-month pregnant Pakistani national, who got married to Amir of Khurja in Bulandshahr in July 2022, is finding it difficult to go back to her native land saying that she is now Indias daughter-in-law. Maryam had come to Bulandshahr in February, 2025 on three-month tourist visa to spent time with husband after leading separate lives post-wedding for three years. Maryam has requested the PM to allow her stay as she is three-month pregnant. I was born a Pakistani but now I am an Indian bahu. I dont want to go back. I want to live here as an Indian at heart, says an emotional Maryam, 29, whiletalking to media persons. Desperate to stay with her husband, Maryam says she has petitioned the President through the Bulandshahr senior superintendent of police, seeking a long-term visa in light of her pregnancy. According to her account, Maryam, who hails from Islamabad, had an arranged marriage with Amir. However, after the wedding, she was unable to secure a long-term visa and has been living with her parents for the past three years. Following Amir's suggestion, Maryam had arrievd in India on a three-month tourist visa on February 12, 2025. She applied for a long-term visa on March 15, but her application is still pending. Now, following the Centres directive after the Pahalgam attack, she faces the possibility of deportation. While Bulandshahr SSP Dinesh Kumar Singh confirmed that Maryam would remain in Bulandshahr for now and a final decision on her deportation would be made after further guidelines from the government. Amir, however, said they would abide by government directives. We have submitted a mercy petition to the President. We trust the administrations decision and will comply accordingly, he said. Authorities revealed that 18 Pakistani nationals are currently residing in Bulandshahr on long-term visas. These individuals, all married to Indian citizens, have applied for Indian citizenship and are under regular watch by police and intelligence agencies. However, four Pakistani women, who were in India on short-term visas, have already been sent back. On the other, Seema Haider, the Pakistani national who entered India through Nepal illegally, has said that she would prefer to die rather going back to Pakistan. She met her current husband, Sachin Meena of Meerut, online and entered Indian territory through the Nepal border. Seema and Sachin got married and now have a daughter who is just a couple of months old. Seema has also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to allow her to spend the rest of her life with Sachin in India. On the other hand, Seemas ex-husband, Ghulam Haider, has released a video appeal urging Indian authorities to send his four children, currently living with Seema, back to Pakistan, as they are Pakistani citizens. In the video, Haider pointed out that while those who had entered India on valid visas were being deported, no action was being taken against Seema, who he claimed was residing in India illegally. Meanwhile, UP DGP Prashant Kumar said that the state had completed deportation of almost all the Pakistani nationals eligible for the process. He added that only one Pakistani citizen remained to be deported on Wednesday. So far, 50 Pak nationals, who had been in UP on short-term visas and other categories of visa, left the state till April 27. However, around 1000 are still in the state living on long-term visas. Among them mostly are those who are either married Indian citizens or are on diplomatic visa with medical issues. The UP DGP also claimed that in the light of the Pahalgam incident on April 22, strategic reserves of police force were deployed at critically sensitive points across the state to respond any emergent situation with alacrity. He claimed that the police authorities were actively coordinating with intelligence agencies to maintain effective early warning system. Intensified border checks, surveillance at religious sites, drone monitoring of airports, railway stations and bus terminals besides security arrangements around Kashmiri students, tourists and traders in the state had also been spruced up.

The New Indian Express 28 Apr 2025 8:22 pm

Travel New Delhi to Kalka in less than 5 hours with Namo Bharat Rapid Rail: From ticket price to time table, top speed, stations, all you need to know

Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, formerly known as Vande Metro, has been introduced as a new intercity travel option. The service aims to provide world-class rail service between short-distance cities. The Namo Bharat Rapid Rail is part of the Delhi Meerut Rapid Rail system.

DNA India 28 Apr 2025 8:11 am

Indian woman trying to return to husband in Pak stopped

A Meerut woman, married to a Pakistani national, was denied entry to Pakistan at the Wagah border after she presented her Indian passport. She was accompanied by her two children who hold Pakistani citizenship. The authorities permitted the children to cross but Sana refused to separate from them, resulting in her return to India.

Rediff 27 Apr 2025 10:21 pm

Uttar Pradesh man arrested for hoisting Palestinian flag

A man from Uttar Pradeshs Meerut was arrested on Saturday, April 26, for allegedly hoisting a Palestinian flag atop his house. However, the accused identified as Azam denied hoisting the flag. In his statement to the police, the man said, A group of boys approached me while collecting some donations, one of the boys was Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 27 Apr 2025 4:29 pm

Meet Abhinav Sharma, son of police inspector, scored 130th rank in UPSC CSE 2024; Know secrets to his success

Abhinav got inspiration to join civil service from within his family. His father, Ramesh Chandra Sharma, is a police inspector who currently serves as the in-charge of the Delhi Gate police station in Meerut.

DNA India 24 Apr 2025 2:22 pm

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Lalit Manchanda found dead in Meerut, police suspect suicide linked to stress

Actor Lalit Manchanda, known for his roles in Bollywood and television, was found dead at his Meerut home on Monday, April 21, in a suspected suicide. Police investigations are underway, with no suicide note found, leaving friends and colleagues in shock. CINTAA has expressed condolences, remembering Manchanda's talent and kind nature.

The Economic Times 22 Apr 2025 5:45 pm

Taarak Mehta Actor Lalit Manchanda Dies By Suicide At 36

Lalit Manchanda was found dead at his residence in Meerut

NDTV 22 Apr 2025 5:07 pm

Heavy traffic snarls across Delhi over US Vice President JD Vance's visit

Delhi experienced severe traffic congestion on Monday due to restrictions for US Vice President JD Vance's visit. Commuters from Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram faced extensive delays. Major routes like the DND Flyway and Delhi-Meerut Expressway were heavily impacted, sparking frustration on social media.

The Economic Times 21 Apr 2025 4:49 pm

Killed For Interfering In Affair: Wife, Nephew Murder Man Days After He Returns From Dubai

Unlike the Meerut case where the victims body was dumped in a blue plastic drum, this time, the body was dismembered, packed into a trolley bag, and dumped 55 kilometres away from the victims home

News18 21 Apr 2025 4:42 pm

Friends Gift Blue Drum To Bride And Groom As Nod To Chilling Meerut Murder Case; 'No Shortage Of Fools'

With friends like these, who needs enemies? A group of men gifted their groom friend a blue drum in a nod to the chilling Meerut murder case.

mashable 21 Apr 2025 3:21 pm

After blue drum, its brown suitcase: Woman kills husband with lover, stuffs body in trolley bag in Uttar Pradeshs Deoria

In a chilling incident reminiscent of the recent Meerut blue drum murder, a man returning from Saudi Arabia was brutally killed by his wife and her lover in Uttar Pradeshs Deoria district. The body was stuffed inside a suitcase and dumped nearly 50 ...

Web Dunia 21 Apr 2025 12:20 pm

Wedding Guests Gift Drum in Murder Case Joke, Video Sparks Outrage in UP

Hamirpur wedding prank referencing Meerut murder triggers massive backlash online

Deccan Chronicle 20 Apr 2025 6:19 pm

Loco Pilot Alleges Wife, Brother-in-law Threatened to Kill Him Like Meerut Murder Case

Railway employee in Varanasi claims wife plotted to murder him over job, cites chilling threats

Deccan Chronicle 20 Apr 2025 5:17 pm

UP Woman's Meerut Murder-Like 'Drum' Warning To Husband, He Goes To Cops

The man alleged that his wife was after his job and wanted to kill him over it. He said in his complaint to the police that his brother and his brother-in-law have also assaulted him.

NDTV 20 Apr 2025 4:33 pm

Man tricked into marrying bride's widowed mother in UP

A 22-year-old man in Meerut, India, alleges he was tricked into marrying the mother of his intended bride. The complainant, Mohammad Azeem, claims his brother and sister-in-law arranged the marriage and the bride's 45-year-old widowed mother, disguised as the bride, was married to him instead. Azeem claims he was threatened with a false rape accusation after protesting the deception. Police are investigating the case, but a settlement has been reached between the parties and Azeem has withdrawn his complaint.

Rediff 20 Apr 2025 10:35 am

Poisoned, Strangled, Covered Up: Bareilly Woman Kills Husband With Lover's Help In Meerut Redux

The incident follows two shocking cases in Meerut where women allegedly murdered their husbands with the help of their lovers and attempted to cover up the crimes.

News18 19 Apr 2025 8:16 am

5 Dead After Roof Collapses In UP's Meerut: Cops

Five members of a family were killed when the roof of their house collapsed during a strong storm in this district on Friday evening, police said.

NDTV 19 Apr 2025 6:53 am

Two Pregnant Women, Two Brutal Murders, One Cell: Muskan And Sangeeta Bond In Meerut Jail

Muskan Rastogi, lodged at Meerut jail, has found a new friend in her prison cell - Sangeeta. Both women, accused of murdering their husbands, are now pregnant and receiving special accommodations.

News18 17 Apr 2025 5:52 pm

Meerut woman, lover kill her husband, get snake to bite body to cover up murder; arrested

A man was allegedly killed by his wife and her lover who later placed a venomous snake near his body to cover up the crime, police said. The postmortem report blew the lid off their plot as it showed the man had been strangled to death.

DNA India 17 Apr 2025 3:59 pm

Meerut man's snakebite death turns out to be murder by wife, her lover

MEERUT: A man was killed allegedly by his wife and her lover who later placed a venomous snake near his body to cover the crime, police said on Thursday. The post-mortem report blew the lid off their plot as it showed that the man had been strangled. The woman, Ravita (30), and her lover Amardeep (20), who was a friend of her husband, have been arrested, police said. Circle Officer (CO) Abhishek Kumar Patel said the incident took place in Akbarpur Sadat village under the Behsuma police station area. Amit Kashyap (30), alias Mickey, was found dead at his home on Sunday morning. A venomous snake was found near his bed, leading to the assumption that he had died of a snakebite, Patel told PTI. However, the post-mortem report stated that he died due to asphyxiation, he said. Following the report, we initiated a detailed investigation into the case, the CO said. During questioning, Ravita (30) confessed that she and Amardeep (20) planned and carried out the murder, Patel said. The two accused strangled Amit and then placed the snake near his body to make it look like an accident. The snake was trapped under the body and bit it several times, which led to the confusion during the preliminary investigation, he said. Amardeep, who also hails from Amit's village, was in a relationship with Ravita. Amit had come to know about their affair and had frequent arguments with his wife over it, police said. Ravita and Amardeep have been taken into custody. Further legal proceedings in the case are underway, they said. Merchant navy officer killed by wife, her lover in UP; dismembered body sealed in cement-filled drum

The New Indian Express 17 Apr 2025 2:39 pm

Strangled Husband, Made Snake Bite Body: How Meerut Woman, Lover Tried To Cover Up Murder

In a video, the dead body of the 25-year-old man can be seen lying on the bed, while a snake is biting him repeatedly.

NDTV 17 Apr 2025 1:56 pm

New Meerut Shocker: Man Who Died Of 10 Snake Bites Was Murdered By Wife And Her Lover

In Meerut, a labourer was recently found dead at his home, initially thought to be from a snakebite. A post-mortem revealed he was strangled by his wife and her lover.

News18 17 Apr 2025 1:29 pm

Snake Bites UP Man 10 Times Overnight, Stays Under His Dead Body Until Morning

Amit, a 25-year-old labourer from Akbarpur Sadat village in Meerut, was killed by a snake, believed to be a cobra, which bit him ten times.

News18 15 Apr 2025 4:18 pm

Delhi-Meerut RRTS: NCRTC begins Namo Bharat train trial runs between key stations; check details

The stretch between the two stations spans about 4.5 kilometres. Once operational, this link will allow smooth, air-conditioned train services to Meerut.

DNA India 14 Apr 2025 6:13 am

Meerut Murder Case: Pregnant Muskan Rastogi To Get Specialised Medical Care In Jail

After pregnancy confirmation, jail authorities have made arrangements to provide Muskan with medical care following protocols for pregnant inmates.

News18 12 Apr 2025 9:44 am

Meerut murder case: Muskan to receive medical care in jail after pregnancy confirmation

Muskan Rastogi, accused of murdering her husband Saurabh Rajput, is confirmed to be four to six weeks pregnant and will receive specialized care in jail. Following an ultrasound, jail authorities are providing medical attention, nutritional support, and health monitoring as per protocol for pregnant inmates.

The Economic Times 12 Apr 2025 12:47 am

Muskan Was Pregnant At The Time Of Husband Saurabh Rajput's Murder, Confirm Medical Reports

Muskan Rastogi, accused of murdering her husband Saurabh Rajput, a merchant navy in Meerut, is 5-7 weeks pregnant, confirmed medical reports.

News18 11 Apr 2025 8:04 pm

UP man chooses to leave cheating wife for fear of 'ending up in a drum'

The man's remark about the ody in a drum was made in reference to a horrific murder case involving Saurabh Rajput, who was killed by his wife and her lover in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

The Economic Times 10 Apr 2025 8:30 pm

Gurgaon man allegedly attacked by wife's lover, threatened with 'Meerut-style' murder

In an incident in Gurgaon's Basai Enclave, a man was allegedly attacked after finding his wife with another man, echoing the recent gruesome Meerut murder that has shaken the public. Police confirmed to PTI on Tuesday that the accused, identified as the wife's lover, not only assaulted the husband with the butt of a pistol but also threatened with a fate similar to that of the recent Meerut horror.

The Economic Times 9 Apr 2025 2:35 pm

Gurugram Cab Driver Beaten After He Catches Wife With Lover. She Threatens To Repeat 'Meerut-Style Murder'

The Gurugram cab driver said that he married the woman from Punjab with whom he was in a relationship two years back. Since his family didn't agree to the marriage, the couple was living in Basai Enclave.

News18 9 Apr 2025 9:58 am

Man catches wife with lover, threatened with Meerut horror

'When I reached home around 6 am on Monday after night duty, I couldn't find my wife in the room. When I went to the terrace, I saw my wife standing with Naveen, a resident of my village'

Rediff 9 Apr 2025 9:53 am

UP: Cow slaughter accused injured in police encounter, arrested

Meerut: A man wanted in multiple cases of cow slaughter and opening fire at police personnel was injured in an encounter here after he tried to flee from police custody, an official said on Wednesday. Ehsaan, a native of Samauli village in Daurala, was arrested from Tehsil Road in Sardhana on Tuesday, he said. During Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 9 Apr 2025 9:28 am

Meerut victim's family will accept Muskan's baby if...

Muskan Rastogi, accused of killing her husband along with her lover and lodged in a Meerut jail, has been found pregnant. The deceased's brother, Bablu Rajput, has said he will raise the child if Saurabh Rajput is identified as the father.

Rediff 8 Apr 2025 6:36 pm

Meerut Murder Accused Pregnant. What Dead Man's Brother Said

A day after Muskan Rastogi, who along with her lover is accused of killing her husband, was found to be pregnant during a preliminary test in jail, the deceased's brother said he would raise the child if Saurabh Rajput is identified as the father.

NDTV 8 Apr 2025 4:37 pm

Meerut murder accused Muskan Rastogi found pregnant during routine jail check-up

Muskan Rastogi, accused of murdering her husband in Meerut, is pregnant, revealed preliminary medical tests during routine screenings at the jail. Senior Jail Superintendent Viresh Raj Sharma awaits the official report. Muskan and her lover, Sahil, are accused of drugging and fatally stabbing Saurabh Rajput. The investigation revealed the victim's body was dismembered.

The Economic Times 8 Apr 2025 11:24 am

Wife Strangles Husband To Death In Bijnor, Incident Mirrors Meerut Murder Case

In Bijnor, UP, railway technician Deepak Kumar was allegedly killed by his wife, Shivani, who claimed he had a heart attack. A post-mortem revealed strangulation. Shivani and another person were arrested

News18 8 Apr 2025 11:06 am