Author: Sharad Natani
In a major breakthrough, the Noida unit of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested six individuals allegedly linked to hoax bomb threat emails sent to 20 schools in the district last month. Investigators traced the emails—initially routed through US servers—to a house in Bisrakh, where an illegal online betting operation was being run. The arrests come weeks after schools received alarming emails on January 23, just days ahead of Republic Day, triggering large-scale security sweeps across campuses. Threat Emails Sparked Panic Before Republic Day According to STF officials, nearly 20 schools received bomb threats via email, prompting…
New Delhi is set to host one of the most significant global technology gatherings as the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 takes place from February 16 to 20. The five-day event will mark the first global Artificial Intelligence summit hosted in the Global South, positioning India at the centre of worldwide AI governance discussions. The summit underscores India’s growing role in shaping a responsible, inclusive and people-centric AI future. Global Leaders Confirmed for the Summit World leaders from 20 countries are scheduled to attend the summit. Among the prominent attendees are: ●Emmanuel Macron, President of France ●Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,…
In a notable administrative move, the Union Government has renamed the Udyog Bhawan metro station in Delhi as Seva Teerth Bhawan metro station. The announcement was made by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who said the renaming aligns with the evolving administrative and symbolic identity of central Delhi’s governance hub. What the Renaming Signifies The decision reflects a broader shift in institutional representation within the national capital’s core administrative zone. The new name, “Seva Teerth Bhawan,” is intended to resonate with governance-focused values and administrative transformation in the area. Udyog Bhawan station, located on the Yellow Line of the Delhi…
Days after a 29-year-old software engineer was critically injured in a motorcycle crash involving a stray bull, Noida Authority has stepped up its cattle removal drive across key sectors of the city. On February 10, Prakhar Bhardwaj crashed into a bull walking in the middle of Sector 168’s main road, suffering severe head injuries. Following the incident, officials removed four stray cattle from the same stretch and intensified surveillance in vulnerable zones. Over 270 Cattle Impounded in Two Months Authority officials said: ●125 stray cattle were impounded in December ●147 cattle were removed in January ●Fines of Rsv10,000 are imposed…
In a major infrastructure push for NCR, the Union Cabinet has approved the 11.56 km metro extension corridor from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden. The elevated stretch will include 8 stations and significantly strengthen the Noida Metro network. With this addition, Noida and Greater Noida will have a combined operational metro network of 61.62 km, enhancing last-mile connectivity and easing traffic congestion in high-density commercial and residential zones. Direct Interchange with Delhi Metro The extension will provide seamless connectivity to Delhi Metro’s Blue Line and Magenta Line at Botanical Garden, making daily commuting smoother for thousands of office-goers, students…
Gurgaon Police have busted an international e-SIM racket allegedly linked to what officials describe as the “largest digital arrest scam”, arresting a 28-year-old suspect from West Bengal. The accused, identified as Rajat Kumar, was apprehended and brought to Gurgaon on transit remand before being sent to judicial custody. With this arrest, the total number of accused held in the case has risen to eight, spanning multiple states including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and West Bengal. Police say the investigation is now expanding to identify handlers based in Cambodia who allegedly operated the fraud network. How the e-SIM Network Operated According…