Greater Noida: News
Two get life term for rape, putting video on internet
A court in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for raping a college student after abducting her at gunpoint, recording the act, and posting the video online.
Greater Noida: Techie waylaid, robbed of car at gunpoint
Two unidentified miscreants allegedly fled with the car of an engineer after holding him at gunpoint while he was out with his wife and child on Sunday evening for shopping in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, officials said.
Five held for looting cigarettes worth Rs. 14 lakh
Five people, including two juveniles, allegedly involved in the loot of cigarettes worth Rs. 14 lakh from a private company in Greater Noida have been nabbed following a gunfight with police, the officials said on Friday.
Honda discontinues Civic, and CR-V cars; production shift to blame
Japanese automaker Honda has decided to discontinue its flagship models- the Civic sedan and the CR-V SUV in India.
COVID-19 reinfections raise concerns over potential vaccine's efficacy
A few weeks back, scientists from Hong Kong confirmed the first case of reinfection with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
2 lakh Ola, Uber drivers go on strike in Delhi-NCR
Nearly two lakh drivers of cab aggregator services Ola and Uber in the Delhi-NCR region have decided to go on strike starting Tuesday.
Delhi-NCR receives heavy rain, roads flooded, traffic affected
The downpour that washed Delhi/NCR on Wednesday, continued well into Thursday, providing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat. As a downside, it also revealed how poorly-equipped the infrastructure of National Capital, and neighboring areas, is.
CBSE Class-12 results: Noida's identical twins bag perfectly identical scores
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the long-awaited results of the 2020 Class-12 Board Examinations on July 13.
Noida: Action initiated against seven hospitals over pregnant woman's death
Seven hospitals, including three state-run ones, are facing action after a 30-year-old woman, in her eighth month of pregnancy, died last week as she was denied the treatment.
Residents of sealed Greater Noida society protest against cops
On Monday, a society in Greater Noida was sealed after three members of a family tested positive for coronavirus. However, the residents objected to this move telling cops they have to go to work.
What's it like to live in coronavirus hotspot? Residents reveal
Caught in a war with a microorganism, capable of wiping out countries, the Centre is taking extreme steps, like announcing a nationwide lockdown.
Coronavirus beds full in Noida, special unit is awaited
This week, the government of India identified ten coronavirus hotspots where the transmission has been unusual, and Noida was among them.
Auto Expo 2020: Evolet e-bike, with 120kmph top speed, unveiled
Gurugram-based EV start-up Rissala Electric Motors has showcased its fully-electric sports bike, the Evolet Hawk, at the ongoing Auto Expo in Greater Noida.
Auto Expo 2020: Volkswagen T-Roc SUV unveiled in India
At the ongoing Auto Expo event in Greater Noida, Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the T-Roc mid-sized SUV.
Auto Expo 2020: Skoda unveils BS6-ready Kodiaq petrol SUV
Czech automaker Skoda has unveiled the BS6-compliant petrol version of its full-sized SUV, the Kodiaq, at the ongoing Auto Expo event in Greater Noida.
Auto Expo 2020: BS6-compliant Force Gurkha unveiled in India
Pune-headquartered Force Motors has showcased the BS6-compliant version of its iconic off-roader, the Gurkha, at the ongoing Auto Expo in Greater Noida.
Auto Expo 2020: Kia Motors unveils all-electric Soul crossover
South Korean automaker Kia Motors has showcased the Soul electric crossover at the ongoing Auto Expo event in Greater Noida.
Auto Expo 2020: Renault shows off a two-seater electric car
At the ongoing 2020 Auto Expo, French automaker Renault showcased a new micro electric vehicle called Twizy.
Fog blinds Delhi: Weather department issues red alert
A thick blanket of fog has covered Delhi and neighboring areas, affecting rail, road and air traffic.
Delhi air quality 'severe' amid cold wave; flights disrupted
Early Friday morning, Delhi's air quality fell to 'severe' as weather conditions made the environment conducive to trapping pollutants.
Delhi Pollution: BJP minister suggests 'yajna' to please Lord Indra
As the national capital gasps for air, an Uttar Pradesh minister has made a shocking statement.
Teacher beaten to death by hawkers for not buying headphones
In a tragic incident, a madrasa teacher was beaten to death on Monday after getting into an argument with hawkers over the price of a headphone. The incident took place in North Delhi's Kotwali area.
Constable marries gangster, red-faced UP police launches probe
In a bizarre incident, a woman constable in Greater Noida has reportedly married a gangster, much to the embarrassment of Uttar Pradesh police.
Fake IAS/IPS officer duo duped policemen for 8 years; arrested
Two men were arrested recently for posing as Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to dupe policemen with promises of desired postings.
Amrapali cheated homebuyers, SC asks NBCC to finish their projects
Giving a major relief to nearly 42,000 homebuyers, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered state-run National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to complete unfinished flats of the embattled real-estate group Amrapali.
#CareerBytes: Top engineering colleges that accept JEE Main score
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), comprising Main and Advanced exams, is the most difficult engineering entrance exam through which students are admitted to top technical institutes in the country.
#CareerBytes: Top private engineering colleges in India
Engineering remains the most preferred course in India after Class-12 given the vast prospects it offers.
Engineer from Noida brings over 10 lakes back to life
When anything goes wrong, blame the authorities.
23-year-old caught selling 14 lakh online shoppers' personal information
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Greater Noida for holding/selling data of 14 lakh people.
Salesman shot dead for charging Rs. 10 extra, case registered
In a horrifying incident, three customers shot dead a 25-year-old salesman, Kuldeep Nagar, at a liquor shop in Greater Noida on Wednesday night for charging Rs. 10 more.
UP: Man loots money kept for wife's cancer treatment
Police in Greater Noida, UP, booked a 50-year-old man recently for allegedly breaking into his own house to steal valuables and cash set aside for his wife's cancer treatment.
Air quality 'severe' in Delhi, rainfall may bring respite
Delhi's air quality was recorded in the severe category today due to reduced wind speed even as authorities have forecast rainfall in the next couple of days.
30-year-old woman burnt for dowry in Greater Noida
A 30-year-old woman received severe burn injuries after she was allegedly set on fire by her in-laws over dowry in Greater Noida, police said yesterday.
Another accused arrested in Rs. 126cr Yamuna Expressway land scam
The Gautam Budh Nagar Police yesterday arrested another accused in the Rs. 126 crore Yamuna Expressway land scam.
Co-branding rights for Pari Chowk, Noida Sector-137, Alpha 1 awarded
With the highest bid of Rs. 1.62 crore, business conglomerate Jai Prakash Associates has won the co-branding right for the Pari Chowk station on the Noida-Greater Noida Metro Rail Corridor (NMRC), officials said yesterday.
No flouting law on fee-structure: Gautam Buddh Nagar-administration instructs private-schools
The Gautam Buddh Nagar (Greater Noida) administration has asked all private schools in the district to adhere to the Uttar Pradesh Self Financed Independent Schools (Regulation of Fees) Act, brought in this year to check arbitrary fee hikes by institutes.
UP: 15-20 people brandish guns, threaten toll-booth staffer
In a case of unnecessary abuse of power, around 15 to 20 persons were yesterday booked for brandishing firearms and threatening a toll plaza employee in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
11-year-old boy flees home, father approaches police fearing he's kidnapped
Scolded by his family members, a Class 6 student left home for a few hours in Noida, prompting his parents to approach the police fearing a kidnap and the "ransom" amount being Rs. 5 lakh, officials said Tuesday.
Noida: Couple beaten up, stabbed, throats slit; another couple attacked
In a barbaric incident, unidentified assailants beat up a couple, stabbed them, and slit their throats at the Jamalpur village in Greater Noida on Friday night.
SC issues contempt notice against 3 directors of Amrapali Group
The Supreme Court today issued contempt notice against three directors, including the CMD, of Amrapali Group for defying various court orders and sought their reply in four weeks.