The Times of India News

Greater Noida residents faced sewage overflow and water supply disruptions as the new year began. Repeated issues stem from inadequate maintenance of the sewer system following repairs last year. Residents are demanding urgent action from the Greater Noida Authority to address these persistent problems.

Two youths were killed in Noida after their bike was allegedly rammed by an SUV following an altercation at an eatery. A friend claims the incident was not an accident but a deliberate act of road rage. Police are investigating, scanning CCTV footage to identify the vehicle, which reportedly lacked a number plate.

In Ghaziabad, a police SHO allegedly used a mobile phone as a fake scanner to pressure slum residents into revealing their nationality during a verification drive. Videos show the SHO placing the phone on a man's back, claiming it identified him as Bangladeshi, despite the man asserting he was from Bihar. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Two youths, Basant Khatoo (22) and Rohan (20), died after their bike was hit by a Scorpio in Noida's Sector 37. Both residents of Nithari, they were returning from a friend's birthday celebration when the incident occurred. Police are investigating an alleged altercation prior to the crash, with the driver of the Scorpio having fled the scene.