Delhi: Security tightened outside CEC Gyanesh Kumar's residence ahead of CJP protest
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Security has been significantly tightened outside Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars Delhi residence ahead of a planned Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest scheduled for Saturday. Additional Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have been deployed, and local police remain on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents. Security has been tightened across the national Capital ahead of the protest. Heavy security arrangements are in place at Delhis borders, including Chilla Border, which connects Noida to Mayur Vihar. Delhi Police, additional forces, BSF personnel and traffic police have been deployed, and vehicles are being checked. Meanwhile, the situation at Tikri Border remains normal on Saturday morning, with vehicles moving smoothly and no traffic congestion reported. Police personnel and paramilitary forces are continuing to arrive at the spot to strengthen security arrangements. Security agencies remain alert and are monitoring incoming and outgoing vehicles. The administration is keeping a close watch on the situation, while public movement continues as usual. Earlier on Friday, the Delhi Police announced traffic diversions on Saturday in view of the law and order situation linked to the CJP's protest and advised commuters to keep extra travel time in hand if heading towards railway stations, ISBTs or the airport via New Delhi and Central Delhi. The diversions were enforced from 6 a.m. depending upon the prevailing situation at key intersections, including Outer Circle Connaught Place-Barakhamba Road T-Point; Round About Gol Dak Khana; Round About Patel Chowk; Jai Singh Road Ashoka Road T-Point; Round About RML Hospital and Outer Circle Connaught Place - Sansad Marg T-Point, a statement said. The traffic police advised commuters not to undertake non-essential travel, adding that traffic management measures are dynamic and will be relaxed or regulated based on real-time ground assessment. For live updates, alternate routes, and continuous traffic alerts, people can keep referring to official Delhi Traffic Police website and social media platforms, the statement added.
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Tesla launches Noida Experience Centre, adds third touchpoint in Delhi-NCR
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Tesla on Friday announced that it has expanded its footprint in the Delhi-NCR region with the launch of a new Experience Centre at Skymark One in Sector 98, Noida, strengthening its retail presence in one of India's largest automobile markets. The new facility becomes Tesla's third customer-facing touchpoint in the National Capital Region after its existing locations in Delhi and Gurugram. The company said the centre will provide prospective buyers in Noida and nearby areas with another venue to explore Tesla's electric vehicle portfolio and schedule test drives. Located at Skymark One in Sector 98, the Experience Centre will operate daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Customers can also book demo drives through Tesla's website. The facility is designed to allow visitors to view Tesla vehicles in person and experience their features before making a purchase decision. With the addition of the Noida outlet, Tesla has further expanded its retail network in India, where it entered the market in 2025. The company's store directory currently includes locations in Mumbai, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Tesla currently sells the Model Y in India in two variants. The Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive is priced from Rs 50.89 lakh, while the six-seat Model Y L Premium All-Wheel Drive starts at Rs 61.99 lakh. The Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive offers a claimed range of up to 500 km under the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). The Model Y L variant comes with a six-seat configuration and all-wheel-drive capability, though actual driving range may vary depending on driving conditions and usage patterns. The launch of the Noida Experience Centre is expected to improve accessibility for potential customers across the National Capital Region by providing an additional location for vehicle demonstrations and customer engagement. Tesla's growing retail footprint reflects its efforts to strengthen its presence in the Indian electric vehicle market and increase visibility among prospective buyers. The company, however, has not indicated any sales targets or projections linked to the opening of the new facility.
The proposed renaming comes five years after Ahmedabad's Motera cricket stadium was renamed the Narendra Modi Stadium in 2021. The Jewar airport's first phase was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year, with four additional phases planned for its expansion.
BSF deployed on Noida-Delhi border ahead of CJP protest
Security has been significantly increased at the Noida-Delhi borders, with police and BSF personnel deployed, ahead of a major protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday. The protest demands the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged election irregularities. Vehicle checks and barriers are in place, while some activists claim house arrest. Noida Metro services will operate normally, despite Delhi Metro closures.
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Congress President Aradhna Misra Mona said on Friday that changing the name of an airport will not change the destiny of the airport. She added that the more pressing question is how the airport will benefit the people of the state. Changing the name of an airport, which was built at a cost of around Rs 30,000 crore, cannot change the fate of the airport, Misra Mona said on the renaming of the Noida International Airport as Narendra Modi International Airport. Earlier we saw how an airport built with the thousands of crores of taxpayers' money was completely waterlogged after rain. You can name the airport whatever you feel like, but you also need to tell the people of the state how much employment it is bringing to the people of Uttar Pradesh, she added. How does the airport benefit the people of Uttar Pradesh? And if at all it hasn't brought about any changes, then what is the point of changing names? she asked. She also raised the issue of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and said, The BJP should also answer about the 13 crore names which have been omitted from the voter list based on SIR. They should answer when Chief election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar will resign from his position, who is responsible for the vote theft. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced the renaming of the Noida International Airport in Jewar to Narendra Modi International Airport, following a resolution passed by his Cabinet to mark PM Modi's 25 years in public service. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet is grateful to PM Modi for gifting Noida International Airport to the state, which is Uttar Pradesh's biggest airport and is going to become the country's biggest aviation hub in the future, CM Adityanath said. Therefore, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has passed the resolution to rename the airport as Narendra Modi International airport at Jewar in Noida, he added. The development of Jewar Airport is expected to boost Uttar Pradesh's air connectivity and economic activity. PM Modi had inaugurated the first phase of the airport in March this year. Its initial annual passenger capacity is estimated at around 12 million. Upon the completion of all four phases, it is scheduled to rank among Asia's largest airports.
Security checks up at Noida-Delhi borders ahead of CJP protest; BSF deployed
Security has been increased at the Noida and Delhi borders due to an upcoming protest by the Cockroach Janata Party. Police and BSF personnel are deployed at key points to check vehicles and prevent incidents. Allegations have arisen that some activists are under house arrest to prevent participation in the protest. Noida Metro services will operate normally, unaffected by closures imposed on certain Delhi Metro stations.
Tesla expands NCR footprint with new Noida experience centre after Delhi and Gurugram
Tesla has launched its third Experience Center in the National Capital Region, located in Noida's Sector 98. This facility allows local residents to view Tesla models, test drive vehicles, and place orders. The center will showcase the Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and the Model Y L with significant storage capacity. Financing options for both models include down payments and monthly EMIs based on a seven-year tenor.
Yogi cabinet proposes naming Jewars Noida Airport after PM Modi to mark his 25-yrs in politics
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.
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) After the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Cabinet passed a resolution to rename Noida International Airport as Narendra Modi International Airport, the state's Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, said that the decision will serve as a reminder for the youth to work towards achieving PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat@2047' vision. Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Pathak said: Taking a major step, the Noida International Airport, has been named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will serve as an important lesson for future generations, reminding them of the Prime Ministers resolve to build a Viksit Bharat. It will also motivate the youth to contribute in building a developed India, he added. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made the announcement after the Cabinet meeting. Speaking to IANS, UP Minister Somendra Tomar said: It is a matter of great happiness for us that PM Modi has completed 25 years in public service, more so since he is MP from here (in Varanasi). We congratulate him. Minister Danish Azad said that under PM Modi's leadership, the way CM Adityanath has transformed UP is exemplary. We believe that Uttar Pradesh will fully contribute in realising PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision, he told IANS. BJP State President, Pankaj Chaudhary, congratulated the UP Cabinet for the resolution, saying: The person who has made significant developmental efforts in Uttar Pradesh and across the country for so many years, deserves this respect. Meanwhile, addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Adityanath referred to the Prime Minister's 25-year tenure of public service as pivotal to the development of both the nation and the state. It is a moment of immense pride for the UP Cabinet as it is from the land of Uttar Pradesh that PM Modi was elected, he said. He noted that the Prime Minister shares a deep, personal bond with UP, and that under his leadership, the state is scaling new heights of development. CM Adityanath added that the Prime Minister has made service, dedication, and nation-building his mission, and that India's global stature has strengthened under his leadership.
UP Cabinet approves proposal to name Jewar airport after PM Narendra Modi
Proposed name is Narendra Modi International Airport Noida Jewar; Its first phase comprises one runway and one passenger terminal, with a capacity to handle 12 million passengers annually
Noida airport renamed Narendra Modi International Airport after UP Cabinet nod
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Noida airport to be renamed Narendra Modi International Airport: CM Yogi
The proposal was among 39 cleared by the Cabinet during its meeting on Friday. Announcing the decision, UP CM Yogi Adityanath praised Narendra Modi's contribution to the development of Uttar Pradesh and the country
Pak drug cartels turn to India-made meth labs in Kerala, TN as busts choke smuggling routes
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Pakistan-based narcotic cartels are now encouraging their cronies in India to ramp up homegrown production. With agencies such as the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) carrying out several drug busts, the cartels from Pakistan have decided to focus more on home-made substances to fuel their trade. Before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, poppy fields were in abundance. Opium and heroin were coming out of Afghanistan in large quantities, and Pakistan-based cartels would rely heavily on this product. The Taliban have taken strict measures and ensured that Afghanistan shall no longer have drug-producing fields. Instead, in the fields of Afghanistan, one gets to see potatoes, grain, and other vegetables being grown. This decision has resulted in a drop of 95 per cent in the production of drugs. Before the Taliban took over, drugs were being produced or grown on 232,000 hectares. Following the ban in 2022, Pakistan- and Myanmar-based drug cartels began moving towards synthetic drugs. Drugs such as methamphetamine or meth are in very high demand both in the Indian and international markets. Unlike opium and heroin, meth can be produced all through the year. This means that the production levels would be ten times higher when compared to heroin or opium. Further, this also ensures that synthetic drugs are cheaper when compared to the field-produced narcotics. This also drives consumption, as the affordability of such narcotics makes them accessible to a wider section of society. An Intelligence Bureau official said that drug cartels which had set up massive synthetic drug manufacturing units in Myanmar and Pakistan are now insisting that their recruits in India do the same at home. This has been done due to the massive drug busts that have taken place in India in recent months. The new tactic by the narcotic cartels is similar to the one that Pakistan tries to adopt when it comes to terror-related activities, said the IB official. There is a major push being made for homegrown terror modules so that Pakistan can have the deniability factor each time a bust takes place, the official added. Another official said that the creation of multiple homegrown synthetic drug producing units also eliminates the risk of the contraband being intercepted either on Indian or international waters. The Indian agencies have literally choked every route that is being used by cartels run by the likes of Dawood Ibrahim and Haji Salim. The Iran war has added to their miseries as the usual routes that would be used to smuggle drugs into India have largely been disrupted. In 2024, the NCB and Delhi Police busted a clandestine meth lab in Greater Noida, adjacent to the National Capital. During the operation, the NCB seized 95 kg of meth. Officials say that the cartels would push and also facilitate the setting up of such homegrown drug-producing units in many more parts of the country. There is a lot of focus being given to both Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The recent drug busts have affected the southern markets and also the supplies into Sri Lanka and eventually Thailand, officials say. The intelligence agencies have learnt that Haji Salim, who controls this route, has been dialling his contacts in Sri Lanka, Kerala and the Maldives. He is also in touch with some of his associates who are behind bars now, the agencies have learnt. Haji Salim has been instructing them to make all possible arrangements to set up clandestine meth-producing labs in large numbers. These recent drug busts, which directly affected the southern markets and the other routes leading from there, have put Haji Salim under immense pressure, especially from his international dealers. He feels that ramping up homegrown production will make up for the loss. Moreover, transporting homegrown drugs is easier than smuggling them in from Pakistan and then through the Indian waters. This, he hopes, would solve the problem, and in case of a bust, Pakistan can always deny any involvement, an official said.
Noida airport to be renamed after PM Modi
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the renaming of the Noida International Airport at Jewar to 'Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar'. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi, highlighting the airport's significance as a major aviation hub for the state.
UP Cabinet Approves Naming Noida Airport as
In a major development for Indias aviation and infrastructure landscape, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has officially approved a proposal to name the landmark Noida airport as Narendra Modi International Airport. The greenfield aviation project, situated in Noida-Jewar, serves as the second international airport for the National Capital Region (NCR) [] The post UP Cabinet Approves Naming Noida Airport as Narendra Modi International Airport appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jewar Airport To Be Renamed After PM Modi
Noida International Airport To Be Called Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar
Jewar Airport To Be Named Narendra Modi International Airport, Announces CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced on Friday that the Noida International Airport in Jewar will be renamed Narendra Modi International Airport. The state Cabinet has approved the proposal, with the government expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Jewar Airport Near Noida To Be Renamed Narendra Modi International Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the airport on March 28 this year. It received its first flight landing with an IndiGo plane arriving from Lucknow on June 15.
Noida's Jewar airport to be renamed as Narendra Modi International Airport
UP Cabinet cleared the proposal to rename the Jewar airport after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with CM Adityanath saying it would become the state's largest airport and a major aviation hub
Jewar airport near Noida to be named Narendra Modi International Airport
Noida's Jewar airport to be renamed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announces UP CM Yogi Adityanath
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A 36-year-old man fell from the 12th floor of a Greater Noida society, reportedly struggling with depression. Police are investigating the incident. Tragic Fall from 12th Floor Claims Life of 36-Year-Old in Greater Noida
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Shubhankar Sharma Takes Four-Shot Lead at Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship
Shubhankar Sharma leads the Kapil Dev Invitational with a score of 11-under after a stellar second round in Greater Noida. Shubhankar Sharma Takes Four-Shot Lead at Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship
Shubhankar Sharma opens four-shot lead in Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship
Digital Desk | Greater Noida, Oct 8 (IANS) Shubhankar Sharma fired a seven-under 65 to establish a four-shot lead after the second round of the INR 2 crore Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort in Greater Noida on Thursday. The 30-year-old Chandigarh golfer (68-65), who began the day two strokes behind overnight leader Shaurya Bhattacharya, made an eagle, seven birdies and two bogeys to reach 11-under 133. A two-time winner on the DP World Tour, Shubhankar returned to the winners circle at the Boulders Classic on the PGTI in April, ending an eight-year wait for a professional title. Chandigarhs Brashwarpal Singh (72-65) matched Shubhankar for the lowest score of the day. His seven-under 65 featured eight birdies and a solitary bogey as he surged from tied 11th overnight to second place at seven-under 137. Overnight leader Shaurya Bhattacharya (66-72) of Delhi slipped to third at six-under 138 after an even-par 72 containing three birdies and three bogeys. Bengalurus Khalin Joshi (72-67), a four-time winner on the DP World PGTI this season, climbed from tied 11th to fourth at five-under 139. His 67 featured an eagle on the par-five fourth, five birdies and two bogeys. Joshi entered the week second in the Race to DP World India Championship. Shubhankar was particularly encouraged by the control he displayed with his ball-striking after struggling to bring the different parts of his game together in recent weeks. I played really well and felt very solid throughout the round, he said. My ball-striking had not been at its best over the past few weeks, even though there was not much wrong with my game. Today, everything came together. I hit the ball exactly where I wanted, shaped shots both ways and felt in complete control. I could have holed a few more putts, but Im very pleased with the day, he said. The highlight of Shubhankars round came on the par-five fourth. After finding the left half of the fairway with his drive, he struck a six-iron from approximately 212 yards to 18 feet and converted the eagle putt. The putt just caught the left edge, he said. Most of my shots came off exactly as I had visualised them, and that was the most encouraging part. Shubhankar continued creating opportunities throughout the round, including on the final hole, where he struck his approach to about five feet but missed the birdie putt. There were several shots like that today, he said. Those are positive signs for this tournament and also for my preparations for next week. Shubhankar also praised DP World PGTI President Kapil Dev for his contribution to the growth of the DP World PGTI. Since Kapil Dev became President, more sponsors have come on board, while the organisation, social media and player facilities have continued to improve, Shubhankar said. The introduction of a players lounge is one example of the many positive changes on tour. Shubhankar, who played alongside Kapil in a Pro-Am in Hyderabad recently, said their shared Chandigarh connection made their interactions particularly easy. Despite being one of Indias biggest sporting icons, he constantly looks for ways to promote golf and move the sport forward, he said. Everyone in Chandigarh calls him Paaji, so speaking with him feels very easy. I have tremendous respect for everything he is doing for the game. Last seasons PGTI Order of Merit winner Yuvraj Sandhu (71-69) occupied fifth place at four-under 140. Current Race to DP World India Championship leader Saptak Talwar (75-72) climbed from tied 36th to tied 31st at three-over 147. The Pro-Am on Thursday was won by the team consisting of professional Shubhankar Sharma and amateur Rajeev Gupta. Their score was 48 stableford points.
Kangra consumer commission has held a builder's cancellation of a Greater Noida flat allotment void and ordered refund of Rs 23,23,712 to the homebuyer. She had asked for proof of construction progress before paying another Rs 8 lakh. Commission said builder showed no evidence that work stages were complete, called its demands premature and awarded 9 percent interest, Rs 50,000 compensation and Rs 10,000 costs.
The ePlane Company signs MoU with Noida airport to develop ground infra for eVTOLS
This collaboration paves the way for e200X-powered airport-to-airport transit, intra-city commutes, and emergency air ambulance services across the region
ePlane, Noida International Airport Join Hands To Build Electric Air Taxi Ecosystem
Dr L. Murugan Calls Upon Youth to Lead Viksit Bharat @2047 Vision
Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr L. Murugan, called upon young Indians to harness their innovative potential and skills to fulfil the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Addressing students at an institute in Noida, the Minister stressed the importance of lifelong learning, quality education, and entrepreneurship. Highlighting Prime Minister [] The post Dr L. Murugan Calls Upon Youth to Lead Viksit Bharat @2047 Vision appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
ePlane, Noida International Airport tie up to build eVTOL ecosystem
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IndiGo launches direct flights to Udaipur from Noida and Navi Mumbai
IndiGo will begin daily direct flights to Udaipur starting from Noida International Airport on October 25. The service from Navi Mumbai International Airport will commence on November 15, enhancing travel options. Flights from Noida will depart at 1:30 pm and arrive by 3:10 pm, returning at 6:20 pm. The Navi Mumbai flight is scheduled to leave at 10:05 am and reach Udaipur at 11:15 am.
Noida road rage caught on dashcam; driver chases commuter, brake-checks car
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Noida Road Rage Caught On Dashcam, Driver Praised For Staying Calm
A dashcam video of an alleged road rage incident in Noida has gone viral, with the commuter praised for keeping his doors locked, maintaining a safe distance and driving away instead of confronting the other driver.
A man in Noida jumped into a drain after a dispute with his wife. His body was recovered after an extensive eight-hour search operation. Tragic Incident in Noida: Man Jumps into Drain After Argument with Wife, Body Recovered After Eight Hours
After row with wife over drinking, Noida man jumps into drain; search on
TECHNOLOGY & NATIONAL SECURITY Kashmir knows what it is to lose a connection by order. India recorded 65 internet shutdowns in 2025, according to Access Now, and in Jammu and Kashmir the authorities went after VPN users under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, penalising roughly 800 people. Satellite broadband looks like the answer. A dish on a rooftop in a high-altitude village needs no local tower and no fibre run. In early September, the Digital Communications Commission approved a spectrum framework that moves Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb and Jios satellite venture closer to commercial launch. But a network with no towers still has a throat. Every one of these services must land its traffic at a gateway on Indian soil, and whoever controls the gateway controls the switch. What the framework approves, and what it does not According to MediaNama, the commission cleared TRAIs recommendations on 3 September. Spectrum would be assigned for five years, with a possible two-year extension, at 5 per cent of adjusted gross revenue. Operators serving rural and remote areas may get a 4 per cent rate. The Department of Telecommunications rejected a proposed Rs 500 annual levy on urban subscribers. Three steps remain: Union Cabinet approval, formal spectrum assignment, and security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The draft spectrum rules reported in June go further. They require government approval before consumer services launch, and they require authorisation to connect a satellite network to public telecom infrastructure. Starlinks own plans show where the weight sits. MediaNama reports about 20 earth stations across Noida, Chennai and Navi Mumbai, a capacity of up to 2 million users, and a terminal costing around Rs 33,000. Two million connections would run through a few facilities in three cities. A shutdown that moves from the tower to the gateway Today, a suspension order in Kashmir lands on telecom operators and their local infrastructure, district by district. It is blunt, and it is visible. Satellite links change the mechanics. If traffic for a whole footprint passes through a handful of gateways, one lawful order to one facility could darken a large area at once. The dish on the roof is hard to cut. The gateway in Noida is easy to switch off. That is my inference, and it has limits. The licence conditions that would govern gateway shutdowns are not public, and I could not verify whether they allow targeted, area-by-area suspension. What is public is the direction. MediaNama reported in June that security agencies under the Home Ministry had frozen Starlinks final clearances and wanted monitoring systems inside India and regular reporting to law enforcement. Starlink disputed the freeze and called its talks with the government active and productive. The design has a security logic. A gateway on Indian soil is the only place where Delhi can enforce anything against a foreign operator. It is also the place where a promise of shutdown-proof connectivity gets tested. The beam does not read maps MediaNama also reports that agencies are examining signal spillover near the borders. A satellite footprint over the Valley does not stop at the Line of Control. The same constellation that serves Gurez serves territory on the other side. Terminals add a second worry. The Indian Army recovered what it described as a Starlink device with weapons in Manipur in December 2024, per MediaNama, and terminals worked in Iran during that countrys conflict without proper licensing. A Rs 33,000 terminal fits in a rucksack. The states likely response is tighter control at the two points it can reach: the gateway and the terminal registry. Both are felt first by the legitimate user in a remote district. The smuggler who skips the registry still depends on a gateway that will carry the traffic, which is why the location of that gateway matters so much to security agencies. The steelman Keeping gateways in India is better than the alternative. A foreign operator running a network over Indian territory with no domestic control point would be a sovereignty problem of a different kind, and the Iran episode shows why agencies worry. Satellite links also survive physical damage that would take a tower or a cable offline, and that has real value in a region of floods and snowfall. So the argument is narrower. Resilience and control are being sold as one product, and they are two. The first protects users from accidents. The second protects the state from users, and the licence conditions will decide which one dominates. Bottom Line Satellite broadband will make Indias border regions harder to cut off by accident. It will also make them easier to switch off on purpose, from a few buildings in Noida, Chennai and Navi Mumbai. Before the Cabinet signs off, Delhi should publish the conditions under which a gateway can be ordered dark, and say who reviews that order. Kashmir has lived with the unpublished version for long enough. (The Author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
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Digital Desk | Greater Noida, Oct 7 (IANS) Shaurya Bhattacharya opened with a six-under-66 to establish a two-shot lead after the first round of the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort in Greater Noida on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Bhattacharya, a three-time winner on the DP World PGTI, made seven birdies and dropped his only shot of the day on the par-four eighth. Bhattacharya began the week ranked 14th in the Race to DP World India Championship. He has come close to adding another title this season, recording joint runner-up finishes at the Players Championship 2026 in February and the Kolar Open 2026 in August. Chandigarhs Shubhankar Sharma, a two-time PGTI Tour winner, occupied second place at four-under 68. His round featured an eagle on the par-five 12th, three birdies and one bogey. Shubhankar won the Boulders Classic on the PGTI in April, ending an eight-year wait for a professional title. Bangladeshs Jamal Hossain, Gurugrams Dhruv Sheoran and Bengalurus Manoj S returned matching two-under 70s to share third place. Jamal made three birdies against a solitary bogey, while Sheoran mixed six birdies with four bogeys. Manoj registered five birdies and three bogeys. Shaurya settled quickly with birdies on his opening two holes before relying on accurate approach play and patient course management to maintain his momentum. I got off to a strong start with birdies on the first two holes, which helped me settle into the round, Shaurya said. From there, I continued finding greens and stayed patient. The lone bogey was disappointing, but I holed some important putts. A long birdie putt on the final hole provided the finishing touch to his 66 and extended his advantage to two strokes. The putt on the last felt like a bonus, he said. I knew it would be a long day, so the key was to remain calm, keep my thoughts together and focus on one shot at a time. The tournament features a distinctive Pro-Am format, with amateurs competing alongside professionals in all four rounds. The extended playing schedule also took part of the field into floodlit conditions. The format is quite interesting because we are playing alongside amateurs, and the number of groups makes it a long day, Shaurya said. Playing under floodlights also requires some adjustment, but I competed in an event here in similar conditions a few weeks ago, so that experience helped me adapt quickly. The conditions were the same for everyone. I concentrated on hitting greens, creating opportunities and maintaining a steady rhythm throughout the round. Current Race to India Championship leader Saptak Talwar opened with a three-over 75 to share 36th place. The Pro-Am on Wednesday was won by the team consisting of professional Shaurya Bhattacharya and amateur Dr. Hamidi. Their score was 44 stableford points, and they won on a countback.
Shaurya Bhattacharya opened with a six-under 66 to establish a two-shot lead after the first round of the Vishwa Samudra presents Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship powered by NALCO at the Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort in Greater Noida. The 23-year-old Bhattacharya, a three-time winner on the DP World PGTI, made seven birdies and dropped his only shot of the day on the par-four eighth, according to a press release from Vishwa Samudra. Bhattacharya began the week ranked 14th in the Race to DP World India Championship. He has come close to adding another title this season, recording joint runner-up finishes at the DP World Players Championship 2026 powered by Urbana in February and the Kolar Open 2026 presented by Zion Hills Golf County in August. Chandigarh
Bhattacharya Leads Kapil Dev Invitational Golf
Shaurya Bhattacharya opened with a sizzling six-under 66 to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship in Greater Noida. The 23-year-old, a three-time winner on the DP World PGTI, made seven birdies and one bogey. Shubhankar Sharma is in second place, while other golfers like Jamal Hossain, Dhruv Sheoran, and Manoj S share third. The tournament features a unique Pro-Am format.
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Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship To Begin At Jaypee Greens From October 7
The Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship will be played at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort, Greater Noida, from October 7-10. The tournament carries a prize purse of Rs 2 crore.
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