India Announce Squad For Historic Mixed Disability T20I Series Against England
The Differently Abled Cricket Council: The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) on Saturday announced India's mens mixed disability squad for the upcoming historic five-match Mixed Disability T20 International (T20I) series against England, set to be played from January 29 to February 6 in Greater Noida and Jaipur. Ravindra Sante will lead the Indian side as captain, while Vivek has been named vice-captain of the team. The series, which will feature players with physical disabilities, hearing impairments, and intellectual disabilities competing together in a single international format, marks another significant step forward in the growth of inclusive cricket on the global stage. The three matches of the series will be played at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium, Greater Noida, before the action shifts to Jaipur, which will host the final two T20Is. Indias preparations have been in full swing, with the national training camp concluding on Saturday. The Indian team will travel to Greater Noida on January 25 ahead of the series opener. Speaking on the squad announcement, DCCI General Secretary Ravi Kant Chauhan said, This Indian squad represents the depth and diversity of mixed disability cricket in the country. The players have shown great commitment during the camp, and this series against England will be an important platform to showcase Indias progress. Such international exposure is crucial for strengthening the format and inspiring many more aspiring cricketers. The England team arrived in India on Friday. They come into the series after a successful home campaign in 2025, where they defeated India 61 in the first-ever Mixed Disability international series. Led by captain Callum Flynn, the visitors have announced a balanced squad blending experience with young talent. Speaking on the squad announcement, DCCI General Secretary Ravi Kant Chauhan said, This Indian squad represents the depth and diversity of mixed disability cricket in the country. The players have shown great commitment during the camp, and this series against England will be an important platform to showcase Indias progress. Such international exposure is crucial for strengthening the format and inspiring many more aspiring cricketers. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Ravindra Sante (C Physical Disability), Vivek Kumar (VC Deaf), Akash Singh (Deaf), Sibun Nanda (Deaf), Shariq Majeed (Deaf), Krishna Gowda (WK Deaf), Deepak Kumar (Deaf), Jithendra V N (Physical Disability), Majid (Physical Disability), Wasim Iqbal (Physical Disability), Yogender Badoriya (WK Physical Disability), Akash Patil (Physical Disability), Sandeep (Intellectual Disability), Rizwan (Intellectual Disability), Tarun (Intellectual Disability), Soham (Intellectual Disability), Jayesh Parmar (Intellectual Disability). Article Source: IANS
Delhi Police have issued a comprehensive traffic advisory for Republic Day 2026, announcing extensive road closures and diversions in central Delhi. Commuters are urged to plan travel in advance, utilize public transport, and adhere to traffic signage to ensure the smooth conduct of the parade and public safety.
IAS Krishna Karunesh Appointed Noida Authority CEO After Techie's Death
Senior IAS officer Krishna Karunesh has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Noida Authority, replacing Lokesh M, officials said on Saturday.
B.Tech student dies after jumping from hostel building in Greater Noida
Two persons have been taken into custody in connection with the matter, and further investigation is underway, police said
Noida Authority has a new CEO, Krishna Karunesh, appointed after the tragic death of a techie in a construction pit. Yuvraj Mehta's demise in an unmarked pit, amidst dense fog, has ignited resident protests and calls for accountability. This incident highlights critical issues in urban planning and road safety, prompting a national discussion on construction zone hazards.
Krishna Karunesh takes charge as Noida Authority CEO after techie death
Senior IAS officer Krishna Karunesh is the new Chief Executive Officer of Noida Authority. He replaces Lokesh M. This appointment follows a recent controversy and protests in Sector 150. Karunesh previously served as District Magistrate of Gorakhpur. He has held significant administrative roles in Ghaziabad, Hapur, and Balrampur. The change aims to address recent issues.
Krishna Karunesh appointed Noida Authority CEO amid techie death case probe
Following the techie death and protests, Lokesh M. was removed as Noida Authority CEO and placed on the waiting list on January 19
Your safety depends on luck: How Delhi road digs are turning daily commutes into death traps
Delhi's commuters face grave danger from unsecured construction sites, with uncovered pits and broken barricades posing a constant threat. A recent fatality in Noida underscores the alarming reality of poor safety compliance. Heaps of soil, waterlogged ditches, and inadequate signage are common, turning roads into hazards, especially at night and during rain.
Open Pits, Dark Roads: NDTV Surveys Noida's Hazardous Traps After Techie Death
Across Noida's towering housing societies and localities, residents are increasingly anxious and nervous, caught in an urban planning mess where promises of modern living have given way to daily fears about safety, health and neglect.
Scolded For Being Drunk, Greater Noida Student Jumps From Hostel Building
A second-year BTech student allegedly jumped to his death from the fourth floor of his hostel in Greater Noida's Knowledge Park area early on Saturday after being reprimanded for consuming alcohol, police said.
'Scolded For Coming Drunk': BTech Student Jumps To Death From Noida Hostel
As per the officials, the hostel management reprimanded the student for his behaviour and sent a video of the incident to his father.
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A 20-year-old BTech student, Udit Soni, died after jumping from the fourth floor of EZ Stays hostel in Greater Noida. Police reported the incident occurred after the hostel manager scolded him for returning drunk. Authorities have taken custody of the body and are investigating the circumstances.
Security sweep as 20 city schools get hoax bomb threats
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Days after Noida techies death, open drain claims 11-year-old boys life in Ghaziabad
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Noida techie death: NBW against Lotus founder Nirmal Singh, cops say raids on to arrest him
A non-bailable warrant has been issued for Lotus Greens founder Nirmal Singh in connection with the drowning death of engineer Yuvraj Mehta. Singh is absconding, with police warning of property attachment if he doesn't surrender. He faces charges under environmental acts and BNS sections for negligence and public nuisance.
Hoax bomb threat e-mails sent to Noida schoolstrigger panic
Hoax bomb threat emails sent to private schools in Noida, security checks underway
Senior officers, personnel from various police stations, bomb disposal squads, fire services, dog squads and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams were rushed to the affected schools
Bomb Threat in Noida School: Shiv Nadar School in Noida was evacuated and closed Friday following a bomb threat email, prompting a security alert ahead of Republic Day. Similar threats were received by schools in Ahmedabad, leading to heightened security citywide. Authorities are investigating the origin of the emails while assuring parents.
Bomb threat triggers evacuation in several Noida schools; police rush in
Shiv Nadar School in Noida was evacuated and closed on Friday following a bomb threat email. Police and bomb disposal teams conducted a thorough search of the premises. Authorities are actively investigating the origin of the email, with no explosives discovered thus far.
Bomb threat to schools in Noida, Ahmedabad; classes suspended, Bomb disposal team deployed
Bomb threat targets Shiv Nadar School in Noida, and several schools in Ahmedabad ahead of Republic day. The schools received via email.
Noida, Ahmedabad Schools Receive Bomb Threat Ahead Of Republic Day, Authorities On Alert
Several Ahmedabad schools and Shiv Nadar School in Noida received bomb threat emails ahead of Republic Day, prompting evacuations and heightened security measures.
A special investigation team is probing the drowning death of a software engineer in Noida, questioning the Noida Authority about its response to a previous incident at the same waterlogged site and the lack of safety measures. The SIT is also examining the Sports City project's development and compliance with safety norms.
Amid outcry over techies death, dangers galore in public places in Ghaziabad
Shiv Nadar School in Noida was evacuated and closed following a bomb threat via email, with similar threats also received by schools in western Ahmedabad. Bomb disposal squads and police conducted searches, suspending classes as a precaution. Authorities are investigating the email's origin, and no explosives have been found.
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Noida Techie Death: Witness Alleges Police Pressure, Says Forced To Record Scripted Video
Eyewitness alleged that he was told the case would fade from the media in wo to three days, while being reminded that he lived in the same area.
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Karnataka-based Innova Food Park to set up 30-acre agriculture export hub near Noida airport
Karnataka's Innova Food Park is establishing a 30-acre agri-export hub in Yamuna City, near the Noida International Airport. This integrated facility will process, grade, and package produce for domestic and international markets, boosting western UP's agri-processing and export capabilities. Backed by the World Bank and UP government, the project offers significant state incentives.
Uttar Pradesh rainfall: A western disturbance has triggered rainfall and thunderstorms in Uttar Pradesh and there has been a sudden drop in temperatures. Noida, Ghaziabad are likely to see light spell of rain today. Eastern and western Uttar Pradesh are likely to see rainfall today, the IMD said in its latest weather bulletin.
Two directors of Lotus Green, Ravi Bansal and Sachin Karnwal, were arrested in connection with the death of a software engineer in a waterlogged trench. They are accused of negligence at a stalled Sports City project site. This brings the total arrests to three, with another director, Abhay Kumar, already in custody. Investigations revealed significant safety lapses.
Delhi Weather Forecast: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms in Delhi today. Noida and Gurugram will also see one or two spells of rain and thunderstorms today. The temperatures in Delhi are likely to plunge, the IMD official said. Delhi will also see very light to light rain towards the afternoon or evening on Friday, according to IMD.
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Two more builders arrested in Noida techie death case
Yuvraj Mehta Tragedy Exposes Widespread Open Drains In 'Smart City' Noida
The drowning death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in a fog-shrouded, water-filled pit in Sector 150 continues to fuel public outrage, with residents calling it as a case of institutional systematic murder rooted in chronic neglect.
CBI lens on Wiztown aftertechies death in Noida
Video Shows Noida Techies Final SOS From Water-Filled Pit, Failed Rescue Attempt
The footage shows Yuvraj Mehta sitting atop his partially submerged car inside a storm-water drain.
Basant Panchami 2026: Are Delhi, Noida schools closed on January 23 for Saraswati Puja? Know here
However, schools in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Uttarakhand will remain open, with school administration holding special morning prayers and cultural programs on the occasion..
Noida techie death: Two more builders arrested
The police also lodged a separate FIR in connection with the case and booked five named officials of the two real estate firms, charging them with violating environmental and pollution norms
Yuvraj Mehtas Death Reveals the Cost of Noidas Negligence
The waterlogged pit where Yuvraj Mehta drowned was not an isolated hazard. The city failed to prevent his death.
'Lapses By Authorities Led To Death': NGT Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Noida Techie's Death
NGT took suo motu action after Yuvraj Mehta drowned in a waterlogged trench, issuing notices to Noida Authority and others over lapses in storm water management.
Noida techie death: 2 more builders arrested
Noida police have arrested two more builders. This is in connection with the death of a software engineer. The engineer drowned after his car fell into a waterlogged trench. The incident occurred in Sector 150. The FIR was lodged following a complaint by the techie's father. Police had earlier arrested another director in the case.
Noida techie death case: Police arrest 2 more builders
Two more builders were arrested in Noida following the tragic death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, whose car fell into an unbarricaded, water-filled construction pit. A harrowing video shows Mehta desperately signaling for help with his phone's torch for nearly 90 minutes as a crowd watched helplessly.
The Real Question Is...: Akhilesh Yadav On Noida Engineer's 'Party' Video
Amid the online chatter over a purported video of Noida techie Yuvraj Mehta hours before he drowned in a ditch, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said the question is not whether he was returning from a party, but why he could not be saved
Second FIR filed against builders in Noida techie death case
The FIR has been lodged even as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday continued its probe into the matter on the third day
Noida: Heart-wrenching fresh video shows rescuers nearly reaching techie, but failing to save him
A chilling video captures software engineer Yuvraj Mehta's final moments, trapped in a deep, unbarricaded excavation pit after his car plunged in. For nearly 90 minutes, his phone's torch and cries for help pierced the dense fog, but rescue efforts were tragically hampered by the depth and conditions, ultimately failing to reach him in time.
Outrage after Indian man drowns in open pit after begging for help for hours
Yuvraj Mehta drowned after his car fell into an unmarked construction pit in Noida last week.
FIR Filed Against 5 Builders After Noida Techie's Death In Waterlogged Pit
Another FIR has been lodged against five builder for alleged violations of environmental and pollution laws in connection with a large waterlogged pit in Sector 150, which led to the death of a software engineer
Noida techie death: Fresh FIR against builders for flouting environment pollution laws
The FIR has been lodged even as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday (January 22, 2026) continued its probe into the matter on the third day
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Greater Noida tragedy rings alarm over open manholes
Patna faces a grave threat from unsecured manholes, with thousands of complaints lodged annually. Heavy traffic shortens cover lifespan, and a lengthy manufacturing process delays replacements. Theft of steel-laden covers is rampant, forcing residents to improvise warnings. Despite safety measures, a recent car sinking incident underscores the persistent dangers.
Techie death case: SIT questions Noida Authority officials; builder sent to judicial custody
A builder faces judicial custody following the death of a software engineer in Greater Noida. A Special Investigation Team is investigating the Noida Authority for alleged negligence. The engineer's car fell into a water-filled pit near a construction site.
A developer warned Noida Authority about a dangerous water-filled pit in Sector 150. Software engineer Yuvraj Mehta drowned there after his car plunged in. Despite prior alerts from the developer, irrigation department, and locals, the site remained unsecured. Authorities have now installed barricades and taken administrative action. The incident underscores a critical failure in ensuring public safety.
Noida Drowning Death: What Are Your Legal Rights When A Car Falls To An Open Pit? Explained
If the investigation establishes that safety norms were ignored or that the hazard existed for a prolonged period, criminal liability can follow
A 10-year-old girl from West Bengal fights for life in a Greater Noida hospital. Police allege a CRPF constable and his wife brutally beat and starved her. Doctors found severe injuries and malnutrition. The couple has been arrested. The constable is suspended pending investigation. The child welfare committee is overseeing her care.
Noida techie death: what we know so far
The uncovered pit, fed by rainwater and drains and lying just off a well-developed road with no barricades and an almost 90-degree turn, had become a serious hazard long before the crash that claimed Yuvraj Mehtas life.
Water-Filled Pit Left Unsecured For Over Three Years Before Noida Techies Death: Report
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Traffic curbs on vehicles headed to Delhi ahead of R-Day
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