Delhi Weather Today: Delhi received moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning on Tuesday. The weather office IMD has issued a green alert for today, which means no warning for bad weather. The IMD has forecast light rainfall for Delhi and Gurugram on February 1. Noida will witness a generally cloudy sky with light rain on February 2, the IMD said.
Noida techie drowning: No bail, Wiztown directors judicial remand extended
A Noida court denied bail to Abhay Kumar, director of Wiztown Planners, extending his remand in connection with a software engineer's death in a construction pit. Two Lotus Greens employees also had their remand extended. All are booked under sections related to culpable homicide, negligence, and endangering life.
Burglars drill through Surajpur school wall to steal records and registers
'1st Concern Is Investors': Top Court Warns Greater Noida Builder On Refunds
Days after a Supreme Court-appointed panel found that the Grand Venice project in Greater Noida is unfit for occupancy, the top court came down hard on the builder, giving him a day to specify whether he could process refunds.
SIR: 2.4L unmapped voters in Ghaziabad, Noida issued notices
A late-night delivery mix-up in Greater Noida's Nimbus Society sparked a violent clash between security guards and delivery agent on Saturday. The chaotic clash, triggered by a wrong delivery, saw dozens exchanging blows with sticks and rods near the main gate. Police have arrested four people in the matter and a further investigation is underway.
Efforts to rescue Yuvraj hit by lack of tools, trained hands: Police report
Two wardens held for abetment after student jumps off balcony
Encounter to syrup probe, medals for 17 policemen in Ghaziabad and Noida
13 companies fined for water extraction, but Noida says they bought it
Barricades at Noida Sector 150 plot with illegal ads removed in 2021
Relief gone with the wind: AQI back to poor in Noida after 2 moderate days
PVVNL plans billing offices in Jewar, Dadri to ease consumer hardship
With Padma Shri, Jewar boy Praveen Kumar makes a hat-trick in 5 years. And hes just 23
Late-night food delivery mix-up sparks brawl in Greater Noida condo
Body found not his missing wifes, man acquitted in murder case after 8 years
Thieves fold hands, then flee with bells, lamps from temple in Greater Noida
High Court rejects YEIDAs appeal to review its township land order
Wind, the breather: Noidas AQI moderate for second day
NPCL opens EV charging plaza in Greater Noida
Greater Noida Authority to allot land at 3 sites for plant nurseries
We are also covering: Noida Techie Yuvraj Mehta's Death Not Accident, But 'Institutional Failure': SIT Findings Explained and other news.
Noida techie death: Father seeks justice for negligence
Meanwhile, on Thursday, two persons have been arrested by the Noida Police following the case of 27-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta, who lost his life after his car broke through a waterlogged pit near a public road in Sector-150, officials said on Thursday
Left My Son To Gods Mercy: Father Calls Out Negligence, Demands Action After Noida Techies Death
Noida techie's father, Rajkumar Mehta, blamed authorities for negligence. CM Yogi Adityanath ordered an SIT probe.
80 rescuers, no saviour: Who let Noida techie Yuvraj drown?
80 rescuers, no saviour: Who let Noida techie Yuvraj Mehta drown?
A young software engineer drowned in a Noida trench despite a massive rescue operation involving multiple agencies. Officials and the victim's father decried the institutional failure, citing a lack of training, equipment, and coordination among first responders and specialized units. The tragedy exposed critical gaps in India's emergency response mechanism.
A BTech student died after jumping from his hostel's fourth floor in Greater Noida following a reprimand for drinking. Friends allege hostel staff assaulted him, causing humiliation. Police are investigating the abetment to suicide claim, with the warden and a staffer detained. The incident triggered student protests and vandalism.
Hostel calls father after BTech student drinks with friends in Noida, he jumps to death
16 Indian sailors held in Iran get consular access, speak with kin
Citys air quality moderate after 85 days, thanks to rain
Liquor salesman from Ghaziabad held captive for 5 hours and assaulted, 1 held
90 flats up for auction in Greater Noidas sector Omicron
After spat over wedding ritual, baraat attacked in Greater Noida
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.
Noida techie death case: IAS officer Krishna Karunesh named new Noida Authority CEO
Krishna Karunesh, a 2011-batch IAS officer, has taken over as the new CEO of Noida Authority, replacing Lokesh M. This change follows a recent controversy surrounding the death of a software engineer and subsequent protests alleging negligence. Karunesh, previously the District Magistrate of Gorakhpur, brings a wealth of administrative experience to his new role.
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.
Man dies after being pushed out of auto in Ghaziabad, his friends arrested
Dadri lynching: Transfer plea rejected, daily hearings in fast-track court from Feb 5
Womans body found in Dankaur canal, cops suspect murder
Dadri MLA wants Noida to have its own NDRF, SDRF units
Noida AQI poor after 11 days, relief marginal despite rainy day
Techie drowning: SIT questions Noida, SDRF officials for 8 hours
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
UP Divas: Ghaziabad, Noida set for cultural fests
Days after Noida techies death, open drain claims 11-year-old boys life in Ghaziabad
Independent engineering agency set to monitor International Film City construction in Noida
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.
Ghaziabad businessman attacked with sticks, robbed of Rs 2.5L, 6 of gang arrested, 3 on run
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.
Celebratory firing: Man gets jail till rising of court for giving gun to son
For now, March 31 age cutoff for nursery admissions in Noida
Sewage pipe broke a month ago in Noidas Sector 55, roads here still filled with muck
NGT cites TOI report on lapses, seeks response from UP government and pollution board
Woman dies, 2 injured as car rams divider near underpass in Noida
AQI still very poor but CAQM revokes GRAP-III in NCR
Karnataka-based company to set up 30-acre food park near Noida airport
Gzb couple loses Rs 56 lakh in online gambling racket
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.
A delivery executive, the key eyewitness in software engineer Yuvraj Mehta's death, alleged police pressured him to give statements supporting their version. Moninder Singh claimed he was forced to record a video with a dictated script after being summoned to the police station. He stated he was scared at the time but later decided to stand by the truth.
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.
Ten Army personnel were killed and 11 injured in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, after their vehicle fell into a gorge. In Noida, two more builders were arrested over a software engineer's death in a construction pit. Meanwhile, a Meitei man was shot dead by suspected Kuki militants in Manipur.
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.
