PGTI Tour: Shubhankar Sharma retains lead in Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship
Digital Desk | Greater Noida, Oct 9 (IANS) Shubhankar Sharma returned an even-par 72 to retain a two-shot lead after the third round of the INR 2 crore Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday. The 30-year-old Chandigarh golfer (68-65-72), who began the day with a four-stroke advantage, mixed five birdies with three bogeys and a double bogey to remain at 11-under 205 heading into the final round. Bengalurus Manoj S (70-71-66) and Italys Michele Ortolani (72-70-65) emerged as Shubhankars closest challengers at nine-under 207. Manoj climbed from sixth to tied second after making six birdies in a bogey-free 66. Ortolani rose from seventh overnight with a blemish-free seven-under 65, the joint-lowest score of the day. Last years PGTI Order of Merit champion Yuvraj Sandhu (71-69-69) of Chandigarh made a three-under 69 to occupy fourth place at seven-under 209. Shubhankar began strongly, making four birdies on the front nine before adding another on the 10th. However, he dropped three bogeys and a double-bogey on the closing stretch that reduced his lead from his overnight four strokes to two. It was an up-and-down day, Shubhankar said. I started strongly and made four birdies on the front nine, including gains on the second, fourth, and seventh, before adding another on the 10th. The back nine was disappointing because I missed a few opportunities coming in and dropped some shots. However, Im still playing good golf and have plenty to look forward to tomorrow. Hopefully, I can carry the momentum from todays front nine through all 18 holes in the final round, he added. Chandigarhs Brashwarpal Singh (72-65-73) and Bengalurus Khalin Joshi (72-67-71) shared fifth place at six-under 210. Joshi, a four-time winner on the DP World PGTI this season, began the week second in the Race to DP World India Championship. Current Race to the India Championship leader Saptak Talwar (75-72-72) climbed from tied 31st to tied 25th at three-over 219. The Pro-Am on Friday was won by the team consisting of professional Tapendra Ghai and amateur Prem Duggal. The Pro-Am winning team had a total of 48 Stableford Points.
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.
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.
SC flags commuter hardship, asks govt to avoid Metro shutdown ahead of protest
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday orally asked the Centre to ensure that Delhi Metro operations are not completely suspended ahead of the proposed protest in the national capital on Saturday, stressing that preventive measures should not cause inconvenience to ordinary commuters. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana expressed concern over the scheduled closure of 57 Metro stations, observing that the restrictions could affect students, employees and other people dependent on public transport. We are concerned with closure of metro services, the CJI-led Bench remarked, addressing Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who appeared for the Centre. The Supreme Court orally observed that hundreds of commuters travel daily from Greater Noida and other parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) for their livelihood and educational purposes. Stressing that ordinary citizens were entitled to access public transport facilities, the top court said the authorities could consider regulating the frequency of Metro services instead of shutting them down entirely. The CJI-led Bench asked the Solicitor General to take up the matter with the government immediately and ensure that the proposed restrictions did not bring all transport services to a halt. SG Mehta assured the apex court that he would discuss the issue with the government, adding that the measures could be monitored periodically and modified depending on the situation. The Supreme Court said that preventive arrangements could be put in place as a precautionary measure but should not result in a complete stoppage of essential public transport services. Citizens are entitled to these facilities, the bench orally observed, adding that while maintaining law and order was the government's responsibility, the measures taken should be proportionate to the situation. The hearing is underway. The matter was taken up amid concerns over the proposed closure of 57 Metro stations and the cancellation or rescheduling of several trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations on October 10. The restrictions have been imposed in view of the proposed demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, seeking accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Delhi Police has denied permission for the demonstration, citing public safety, traffic regulation and law-and-order concerns. It has also said that Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is in force in the New Delhi area.
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
Madhya Pradesh Man Falls To Death From 12th Floor Of Greater Noida Society
According to police, they received information about the incident on Friday and sent a team to the spot and completed the identification process.
UP Cabinet Clears Proposal To Rename Noidas Jewar Airport As Narendra Modi International Airport
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
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 .
CM Adityanath announces renaming of Noida airport as Narendra Modi International Airport
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) 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. During a meeting on Friday, the Cabinet approved a total of 39 proposals. While announcing the decision after the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted the Prime Minister's 25-year tenure of public service as pivotal to the development of both the nation and the state. Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister said: It is a moment of immense pride for the UP Cabinet as it is from the land of UP (Varanasi) that PM Modi was elected as MP. He noted that the Prime Minister shares a deep, personal bond with UP, and under his leadership, the state is scaling new heights of development. Leaders from alliance partners, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, were present alongside the Chief Minister. 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. Linking the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to the end of a 500-year wait, the Chief Minister cited the development of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and the repatriation and installation of the idol of Goddess Annapurna from abroad as significant examples of the Prime Minister's efforts. He observed that while the state lacked basic infrastructure prior to 2017, connectivity has now improved significantly through projects such as expressways, highways, the Metro, and the Regional Rapid Transit System. The UP Cabinet is grateful to PM Modi for gifting Noida International Airport to the state, which is UP's biggest airport and is going to become the country's biggest aviation hub in the future, CM Adityanath said. Therefore, the Cabinet has passed the resolution to rename the airport as Narendra Modi International airport, Jewar, Noida, he added. The development of Jewar Airport is expected to boost UP'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 approximately 12 million. Upon the completion of all four phases, it is scheduled to rank among Asia's largest airports. Highlighting industrial development in the state, CM Adityanath noted that projects such as the BrahMos missile manufacturing unit and the PM MITRA Textile Park in Lucknow will generate new opportunities for investment and employment. Uttar Pradesh is also strengthening its position as a logistics hub through improved road and air connectivity, he mentioned. Meanwhile, Energy and Urban Development Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma announced that 1,725 new electric buses would be deployed across 18 municipal corporation areas to enhance the urban transport system. Under the established procurement policy, 50 per cent of the buses will be purchased from the company quoting the lowest rate in the tender, while the remaining buses will be sourced from companies manufacturing buses within Uttar Pradesh. Further, the UP CM highlighted schemes implemented for the poor, farmers, women, and marginalised sections of society. He stated that over 65 lakh houses have been provided under the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana', and free food grains are being distributed to 3.67 crore ration cardholders. He asserted that the UP Cabinet reaffirms its commitment to work towards realising the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' 2027.
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
36-year-old man dies after jumping from 12th floor of Greater Noida West society
Tragic Fall from 12th Floor Claims Life of 36-Year-Old in Greater Noida
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
Digital Desk | Noida, Oct 9 (IANS) The Emperia Marathas continued their impressive run in the Volleyball Champions League (VCL) as they registered another victory, defeating the Rajasthan Spikers 2-1 at the Noida Indoor Stadium. The Marathas started strongly and took control of the contest by winning the opening two sets 21-18 and 21-19. With a 2-0 lead, they needed just one more set to complete a clean sweep. However, the Rajasthan Spikers fought back in the third set and showed greater intensity to win it 21-18. Despite the comeback, the Marathas had already done enough in the first two sets to secure the match and register another important victory in the tournament. Rajasthan Spikers Aniket was named the Player of the Match, while Ashique V Alan of Emperia Marathas was adjudged the Impact Player. Reflecting on the victory, Ashique said, It feels really good to contribute to the teams win. We started the match well and were able to take control by winning the first two sets. Rajasthan fought back strongly in the third set, but we stayed composed and made sure we finished the match with the result in our favour. We will take the positives from this game and look to continue the same momentum in our upcoming matches. Haryana Hurricanes produced a strong performance to register a 2-1 victory over Delhi Dynamites in the second fixture of the day. The Hurricanes made a confident start, winning the opening two sets 21-20 and 21-19 to take a decisive lead in the match. With the match already in their favour, Haryana looked in control, but Delhi Dynamites fought back in the third set. The Dynamites showed good character to win the set 21-14, but it was not enough to prevent the Hurricanes from sealing the overall victory. Haryanas Chirag Yadav was adjudged the Player of the Match for his impressive performance, while teammate Tariq Saqlain was named the Impact Player of the match. Reflecting on the teams performance, Chirag said the side stayed composed during the crucial moments and executed their plans well. It was a good team effort. We knew Delhi would come hard at us, especially in the crucial points, so our focus was to stay calm and play each point on its merit. Winning the first two sets gave us confidence, and although we lost the third, we had done enough to secure the match. We are happy with the win and will look to build on this performance in the next game.
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IndiGo to launch daily Udaipur flights from Noida, Navi Mumbai
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
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
The partnership will cover vertiports, charging stations, operating procedures and regulatory coordination for ePlane's e200X electric air taxi and emergency services
IndiGo to launch daily Navi Mumbai-Udaipur flights from November 15
The Noida-Udaipur service will begin on October 25, while flights between Navi Mumbai and Udaipur will start from November 15, subject to regulatory approvals, the airline said on Thursday
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
Noida Airport: IndiGo Noida-Lucknow flight delayed by four hours after technical snag
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
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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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
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The Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship, featuring top Indian and international golfers, is set to begin in Greater Noida. This Rs 2 crore event is crucial as it's the last opportunity for players to secure a spot in the season-ending Race to DP World India Championship.
Top stars in fray in Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship in Greater Noida
Digital Desk | Greater Noida, Oct 6 (IANS) A top-class field featuring leading Indian stars like Shubhankar Sharma, reigning PGTI Order of Merit champion Yuvraj Sandhu, current PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar, Khalin Joshi, Veer Ahlawat and Honey Baisoya will be among the top contenders in the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship to be played at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort, Greater Noida, from October 7 to 10. The Kapil Dev Invitational, which carries a prize purse of INR 2 crore, returns for its fourth edition this year but will be held as the Tour Championship for the first time. The event will witness participation by 64 professionals, including the current Top-60 on the DP World PGTI Order of Merit. This is the last event before the Top-24 in the Race to India Championship are sealed for the season finale the following week. The other leading Indian professionals in the field are Akshay Sharma and Rashid Khan. Besides Saptak Talwar, the other leading Greater Noida-based professionals in the field are Amardeep Malik and Arjun Sharma. There are 10 foreign professionals competing from eight different countries. The foreign names in the field include Sri Lankas N. Thangaraja, Italys Michele Ortolani, Bangladeshs Jamal Hossain, Badal Hossain and Md Akbar Hossain, Nepals Subash Tamang, Czech Republics Stepan Danek, Ugandas Joshua Seale, Thailands Tanapat Pichaikool and Japans Koichiro Ishika. The tournament combines the Professional Championship with a thrilling Pro-Am component, bringing together professionals and amateurs in a dynamic and engaging way. All four rounds of the tournament will feature a separate set of amateurs, with a different Pro-Am competition being held in every round alongside the professional rounds. Each Pro-Am team will consist of one professional and one amateur. The amateurs will play in the modified scramble format, while the professionals will play in stroke play like all other PGTI events. The professionals score will be counted towards both the professional leaderboard and the Pro-Am championship. The top three Pro-Am teams stand to win prizes at the end of each round. Kapil Dev. President, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), said, I am delighted to see the Kapil Dev Invitational return for its fourth edition as the Tour Championship. It is particularly gratifying that the tournament brings together the best professionals on the Tour while also creating an opportunity for amateurs to experience the competitive environment of professional golf. The tournament promises intense competition as the PGTIs top-60 professionals will not only be competing for the trophy this week, but also for the final opportunity to secure their place among the top-24 of the Race to DP World India Championship. The participation of amateurs across all four rounds adds more excitement and makes this a truly unique format. I am confident that the Kapil Dev Invitational 2026 will provide a memorable experience for the players, amateurs, partners and golf fans, and I wish all the participants the very best for the tournament. C. Sasidhar, Chairman, Vishwa Samudra Engineering, said, This will be our third tournament with the DP World PGTI, but our first Tour Championship, making the occasion particularly special for us. It is also our first association with the Kapil Dev Invitational, a name synonymous with sporting excellence and a strong commitment to nurturing talent in India. Amandeep Johl, CEO, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), said, After the extremely successful first three editions, the eagerly awaited Kapil Dev Invitational returns on the PGTI this year as the Tour Championship. The tournament promises to be a visual spectacle for golf fans as the PGTIs elite field of top-60 competes for the prestigious trophy and the last opportunity to seal their spots in the top-24 of the Race to India Championship. The participation of amateur golfers alongside the professionals in all four rounds also adds an exciting dimension to the event. The tournaments impressive field, prize purse and different format are set to offer a unique and memorable experience to the professionals, participating amateurs and golf fans alike. We wish the players all the best, he added.
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