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Shankh Air to debut in Indian skies by first quarter of 2026
NEW DELHI: Shankh Air, the next airline to kickstart operations in the country, plans to make its debut in the first quarter of 2026. It will focus on domestic operations initially and plans to go international before the end of the decade. In an exclusive chat with The New Indian Express , Managing Director Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma expressed confidence about the financial position as well as operational capability of Shankh Air. We plan to operate five aircraft which we are purchasing from Bulgaria. Three Airbus A320 aircraft will reach us shortly and two A321 aircraft are expected to reach us by mid February. We are planning to begin the services in February 2026. However, if there is some delay due to paperwork formalities, it could get delayed a bit. By the first quarter of 2026, we will definitely be running our services, he said. The airline will first focus on operations inside Uttar Pradesh. Hastening to add that it cannot be treated as a small airline, he said, We have Airbus aircraft with us. We also plan to cover Lucknow to Delhi and Lucknow to Mumbai. After stabilising our domestic operations, we plan to go international by 2029, Vishwakarma said. New airlines that got green signal from Centre will struggle to offer competition, say experts The MD said that it was fully funded by its parent company Shankh Trading. We are on a sound footing financially. Our aircraft are on lease plus finance but they are being funded by external banks. Shankh Air has the requisite number of trained pilots at its disposal to start operations, he claimed. The airline will have its base in Noida and plans to have parking bays at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The airline will focus on bringing people who have never stepped into an aircraft to fly, he stressed. We plan to stand out by offering excellent service. We are confident of drawing the public to travel with us, he added. The prices of the tickets will be at the lower end. The target audience will be the middle class. We have no plans to hike our ticket fares, Vishwakarma stressed.
Class 10 Greater Noida Girl Dies By Suicide After Being Accused Of Using AI In Exam
The student's father has filed a police complaint, accusing the school authority of subjecting his daughter to mental harassment and humiliation.
Delhi Teen Crashes Rented Thar Into Several Vehicles While Trying To Avoid Family In Noida
While driving the rented SUV with his minor friend, the teenager spotted his parents in Noida's Sector 24 and attempted to reverse the car at high speed to avoid being seen.
A 16-year-old student tragically died by suicide after allegedly being reprimanded by teachers for using AI on her phone during pre-Board exams. Her father has filed a police complaint accusing the Greater Noida school of abetment to suicide. The school principal stated the student was informed of potential suspension for cheating, denying harassment.
Hyderabads CCMB helps Noida airport combat bird strikes with DNA tech
Hyderabad: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad has provided training to officials from the upcoming Noida International Airport on using DNA barcoding technology to prevent bird strikes. CCMB scientist Dr. Ajay Gaur and his team recently conducted training sessions in Hyderabad, demonstrating how to collect and analyse bird droppings, feathers, and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Wind slows down, AQI worsens to very poor
Trees not pruned for a year, residents write to Noida
20 years on, GDA set to pay 45 crore to GMC for Swarn Jyantipuram handover
Cardiac patient choosing between 2 risks, healthy executive whos got a constant headache
Class 10 girl dies by suicide, father files plaint against school for harassment and abetment
Man who retired from Air Force 3 mths ago shot dead near home
17-year-old boy rents Thar, injures 3 in getaway bid from chasing family
2 Gzb constables suspended for custody torture, taking 50k bribe to let man go
UP: Hauled up for using AI during exam, girl dies by suicide; father accuses school of abetment
A Class 10 student died by suicide after allegedly being reprimanded by teachers and the principal at a Greater Noida West school for using AI on her mobile phone during pre-Board exams. Her father has filed a police complaint accusing the school of abetment to suicide and mental harassment.
Noida man gets 14 years rigorous imprisonment for rape of mute woman in 2023
Overheated heater sparks fire in Noida high-rise flat
Man dismantling stolen mobiles for gang 4th to be held in Noida
Eating right: Dasna jail earns a 5-star rating
FONRWA delegation meets Noida CP over security concerns
He wants to play. She needs to walk. But the air quality decides otherwise
Court lifts Gangster Act against ex-MLA in BJP mans murder
Friends away, man jumps to death from 12th-floor flat
Delhi cop driving stolen car held after elderly man dies in hit & run
Biodiversity park at Dhanauri feasible? YEIDA to call for a design
NGT reminder to Noida CEO over road dust and pollution rule violations
Winds help AQI stay poor in Noida for second day
Cons pose as discom staff, Greater Noida man loses Rs 24L
Man lets cyber cons park Rs 80L fraud money in a/c, arrested
1 held for duping US nationals, Rs 100 cr asset seized
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested a key accused in a sophisticated call centre racket that defrauded US nationals of $15 million between November 2022 and April 2024, the agency said on Wednesday. The illegal call centres operated from Noida and Gurugram, and the accused, charged with money-laundering, has been identified as Chandra Prakash Gupta. Scammers used fake Microsoft security pop-ups to trick victims into calling fraudulent support numbers. Using remote access software like TeamViewer, the scammers gained control of victims computers, extracted banking credentials and coerced them to wire-transfer funds under false Federal Reserve protection claims, the ED said. The proceeds were laundered through Hong Kong accounts and cryptocurrencies. ED seized assets worth over `100 crore, including jewellery, vehicles, and luxury watches, with key accused still absconding, the agency said. Gupta had been absconding since July 2024, leading to the issuance of a non-bailable warrant against him. ED initiated investigation on the basis of a CBI FIR. Further investigation led ED to conduct searches on December 19 and 20 at 10 locations across the NCR, linked to the masterminds and associates of the scam.
The Manjhawali bridge road project linking Greater Noida and Faridabad will move ahead with foundation laying on December 26.
Festive cheer! Excise dept issues 176 booze permits
Noida International Airport's operational readiness for March 31, 2026, will be assessed on Christmas. Key unfinished elements, including the perimeter wall and bomb disposal equipment certification, require resolution. The aviation ministry is also addressing the expat CEO's security clearance with the home ministry.
City shows caring side as chill hits most vulnerable
Delhi NCR weather Update: Are you planning to step out for Christmas in Delhi-NCR? If yes, then it is advisable to check the weather forecast by the IMD. The IMD has predicted clear skies for Delhi today and the air quality in the national capital has slightly improved too. In Noida and Gurugram too, there is no significant risk of weather.
A 19-year-old engineering student at Delhi Technical Campus allegedly died by suicide at a Greater Noida hostel on Tuesday evening. Hostel staff discovered the student hanging in his room after repeated attempts to contact him went unanswered. A suicide note found in the room reportedly cited academic pressure and mental stress as reasons for his death.
Unfinished wall, 'porous' passenger area, foreign CEO: What's delaying Noida airport inauguration?
Noida International Airport faces delays due to an unfinished perimeter wall and 'porous' passenger areas, raising security concerns. Bomb disposal equipment also awaits certification. A review by the aviation secretary will assess readiness, with a Christmas decision expected on its operational timeline. Foreign CEO clearance is also being addressed.
Sun and relief from gas chamber after 13 days
B Tech student from Gaya found dead in Noida hostel
Centre approves Rs 12K crore for Delhi Metros P-5A expansion, network to cross 400 km
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the expansion of Delhi Metros project 5-A at Rs 12,015 crore, covering about 16 kilometres on three routes. The expansion will have 13 stations, including 10 underground and three elevated. Briefing the media after the meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the three lines approved include Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, Aerocity to Airport Terminal-1 and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj, as the projects are scheduled to be completed within three years. There are 12 lines so far, and six new projects are already under construction to extend existing lines, Vaishnaw said, adding that with phase 5-A, Delhi Metro will cross 400 kilometres and will be among the top five in the world, catering to over 65 lakh commuters every day. The Minister said, Kalindi to Tughlakabad extension will give direct Gurugram connectivity to commuters from Noida and Faridabad... This will save a significant amount of time for commuters and will make a major difference in their lives. Vaishnav also said that Kartavya Bhawan would be connected better, for those who come to work from neighbouring States after completion of Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to the Indraprastha section. The corridor would also reduce Delhis traffic intensity and pollution, he said, adding that the corridor would connect the airport line with the Central Secretariat station and then to Indraprastha on the blue line. The Minister further noted, saying: All of us know how the Delhi Metro has positively transformed the lives of residents of Delhi and everyone who travels in and out of the city. With this expansion, a new chapter will be added to the Delhi Metro. He said that the Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha corridor will span 9.9 km at an estimated cost of Rs 9,570.4 crore, whereas the Aerocity to Airport Terminal-1 corridor will cover 2.3 km with a projected cost of Rs 1,419.6 crore. The Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj corridor will have a length of 3.9 km with an estimated cost of Rs 1,024.8 crore. The Phase-V (A) extensions of the Delhi Metro will expand connectivity in Central Delhi and the Domestic Airport area, reduce road congestion and help cut vehicular pollution, the government said in an official release. The extensions, which are going to be part of the Magenta Line and the Golden Line, are expected to improve access to key administrative and transport hubs while supporting economic activity in the national capital. According to the official release, the Delhi Metro currently handles an average of 65 lakh passenger journeys per day. The highest ridership recorded so far was 81.87 lakh passenger journeys on August 8, 2025. At present, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation operates 12 metro lines spanning about 395 km with 289 stations across Delhi and the National Capital Region.
Christmas rush at Sec 18, malls, Noida traffic police issue advisory
Noida Airport to be inaugurated in January 2026: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for a transformative leap in aviation with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's announcement that Noida International Airport at Jewar will commence operations in January 2026. As the state's fifth international airport and the largest in India, this initiative reflects the impressive strides made in aviation infrastructure since 2017, all made possible through an innovative public-private collaboration.
Mummy, Don't Want To Waste Money: BTech Student Dies By Suicide In Noida
A first-year engineering student has died by suicide at a hostel in Greater Noida, leaving behind a note that says he did not want his parents to waste more money on his education.
Noida: Discom increases helpdesks to meet rising demand
The power department is increasing helpdesks in Noida and Ghaziabad. New facilities are opening to handle more consumer complaints. This expansion is part of a new urban restructuring plan. The department aims for better service and faster complaint resolution. Consumers can now track issues online. These changes will ensure readily available assistance for over 20 lakh consumers.
Noida: Drains choked, muck overflows and floods parks
Residents in Noida sectors 120, 99, 100, 119, and 51 are facing severe issues with blocked sewers, leading to foul water overflow and waterlogged public spaces. Debris dumped after repair works has caused the clogs, resulting in health hazards and inconvenience for days. The Noida Authority CEO has assured prompt action to clear the drains.
SC order on Supernova gives hope to buyers of housing projects in limbo
Ghaziabad cops recover 246 stolen mobile phones, return them to owners
RRTS train operator faces FIR for filming 2 in sexual act
3 crashes 30 mins apart: Dense fog, poor visibility leave 2 dead on Yamuna eway
Prolonged exposure to bad air, chill increasing risk of strokes?
Joys of Delhi winter are gone. Now, you stay indoors, turn on purifier. Is this a way to live?
FIR against finance company staffers for Rs 7.5 crore loan fraud
Mahindra to run security ops centre at Noida International Airport
Checks intensified in Noida and Greater Noida bakeries ahead of Christmas
Term served already, Ghaziabad bizman sent to jail for bank loan fraud will walk free
A fast-track court has rejected the UP government's plea to withdraw charges against 10 villagers accused in the 2015 Bisada mob lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq. The judge ordered daily hearings, citing the crime's gravity and societal impact. Key witnesses, including Akhlaq's family, will testify next. The court emphasized maintaining law and order.
Delhi Air Quality In 'Severe' Category, AQI Crosses 400 At Several Locations
The air quality forecast failed as Delhi's AQI slipped into the 'severe' category above 400, with the national capital and neighbouring Noida recording the worst air quality in the country.
Court dismisses UP government plea to drop charges in Mohammad Akhlaq lynching case
A court in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday rejected the State government's plea to withdraw the prosecution case against all the accused involved in the lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq in 2015. Additional District Judge Saurabh Dwivedi dismissed the Public Prosecutor's plea under Section 321 CrPC which sought to drop charges against the 14-surviving accused, Live Law reported. The court also directed the day-to-day hearing of the case and also passed order to ensure the protection of the evidence related to the case, the report said. The Fifty-year-old Mohammad Akhlaq was brutally lynched by his neighbours, including the son of a local BJP leader, in Uttar Pradesh's Dadri. The lynching led to nationwide protests involving slogans, Not in my name, to denounce the spike in Hindutva mob violence against Muslims. The State government filed the withdrawal application - seeking to withdraw the case against all the accused involved in the lynching- in the court on October 15. Meanwhile, Akhlaq's wife moved the Allahabad High Court against the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to withdraw the case against the accused as well as the withdrawal application filed by the Prosecutor in the Gautam Budh Nagar court. On September 18, 2015, a mob gathered outside Akhlaq's home in the Bisada village in Dadri after an announcement from the local temple alleged that he had slaughtered a cow and stored its meat in the fridge. The mob --led by Vishal Rana, son of a local BJP leader, and cousin Shivam-- dragged Akhlaq and his son Danish out of their home and assaulted them until they fell unconscious. While Akhlaq died at a Noida hospital, Danish survived after suffering severe head injuries and undergoing major surgery.
Noida International Airport partners with Tech Mahindra for network, cybersecurity operations
As part of the collaboration, Tech Mahindra will deliver round-the-clock monitoring and management of network and security operations for the airports critical IT infrastructure
The Hidden Polluters Threatening Noida's Elite Neighbourhoods
As dawn breaks over Noida's upscale sectors, smog blankets towering skyscrapers, while residents brave morning walks and children wait for school buses in haze-choked streets.
Noida consumer forum gives health insurer 1 month to settle Rs 35k claim
Air very poor for 2nd day, city gasps for breath
Gr Noida looks for co to fix GIMS seepage
Two killed as bike on wrong-side collides with another on foggy NH-9
2 men wanted in murder held after gunfight on highway
Trials begin on Delhi-Ghaziabad stretch as Doon eway set for Jan launch
FIR against 3 for illegal parking nexus in market
Extended SIR helps trace 18k missing voters in Noida
Jammus Rujula shines at State Lawn Tennis Cship in UP
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 22: Lawn tennis sensation Rujula Dubey, daughter of Vishal Dubey and Sunita Goswami of Jammu, brought laurels to her family and school (Shiv Nadar School, Noida) by winning two gold medals at Uttar Pradesh State Lawn Tennis Championship held in Ayodhya. Representing the Meerut division, Rujula triumphed in both the singles and doubles categories. The championship took place at Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar International Stadium from December 16-17, 2025. In the singles final, Rujula defeated Abir [] The post Jammus Rujula shines at State Lawn Tennis Cship in UP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bulandshahr gang-rape case: All five convicts sentenced to life imprisonment
LUCKNOW: After nearly nine years of legal proceedings, five convicts of the Bulandshahr NH-91 gang rape case were sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 1.81 lakh each by the local court on Monday. Initially, 11 people were named as accused in the case, which pertained to a family that fell victim to brutal atrocities in 2016. Prime accused Salim Bawariya died during the course of the trial in 2019, while two other accused were killed in separate encounters by the STF. Those who were given lifer on Monday include Zubair and Sajid of Kannauj, and Dharamveer, Naresh and Sunil, residents of Farrukhabad. After the case was referred to the CBI, during its investigation, it found three accused to be innocent and dropped their names. The verdict was delivered by Additional District and Sessions Judge (POCSO) Om Prakash III, who termed the ruling significant in a case that had shocked the district. The court also ordered that the total fine amount be equally distributed between the two rape survivors. The horrific incident dates back to July 29, 2016, when a family of five was travelling by car from Noida to Shahjahanpur to attend a wedding function. As they reached near Dostpur village on National Highway-91 under the Bulandshahr Kotwali Dehat area, the attackers threw 'something' on their vehicle. After one of the family members got out of the car to see what had fallen on the car, over six to seven people attacked him, stopping the car by placing an iron rod on the road. The men then forced the family out of the vehicle and took them to nearby fields along with the car. The accused brutally gang-raped the woman and her daughter, while the other family members were kept hostage. The culprits then robbed the family of the ornaments and the cash before fleeing the spot. Speaking after the verdict, Additional District Government Counsel Varun Kaushik said the courts decision sent a strong message that such offenders must be kept away from society. Kaushik added that forensic evidence played a key role in securing the conviction. The most crucial evidence in this case was the DNA of one of the criminals found on the clothes of the gang rape victims mother, Kaushik said.
Air quality back in very poor zone in Noida after two severe days
How late-night vendors are robbing 100x residents of their sleep
3 held in Noida for taking pics of couples in parks, blackmailing them
All sewer lines laid? Villagers contest Greater Noida Authoritys claims
Markets to bus stands, Ghaziabad cops remove encroachers
Sewer lines being cleaned for a month, muck on road raises a stink in Abhay Khand
Noida man lured to invest Rs 82 lakh in fake IPOs, loses all his savings
Delhi Weather: Delhi-NCR anticipates stable minimum temperatures for two days, followed by a 2-3 degree Celsius dip later this week, though no cold wave is expected. Maximum temperatures will be below normal for the next 24 hours, then near normal. Air quality remains 'very poor' with significant fog impacting visibility.
Amid expansion plans, Hindon to get e-buses
Can I lore drop? How Gen Z language is changing mental therapy, one word at a time
Young patients are increasingly using social media-derived psychological terms in therapy, presenting a new challenge for clinicians. While this vocabulary aids expression, it also leads to self-diagnosis and over-pathologizing normal experiences. Therapists are adapting to bridge this linguistic gap, validating feelings while reframing them accurately.
Ex-MLA brother dead in Ghaziabad draft SIR, BLAs told to flag errors
Man sells account to cons, linked to frauds in 15 states
GMC fines eatery failing to sort waste
Choke & chill: AQI severe, min temp plunges to 6C in Noida
2 passengers caught in sexual act in RRTS train
YEIDA to cancel allotment of 130 unregistered plots
SI among two cops held for taking bribe in Ghaziabad
Driver fakes robbery, flees with firms trucks and goods worth Rs 2.1 crore; police arrest two
Heaters to blankets: Ghaziabad asks hosps to be ready for cold wave
Uttarakhand CM Dhami hails Mahakauthig as living showcase of state's culture, development vision
