Author: Sharad Natani
A massive artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) hub is set to be developed off the Yamuna Expressway, marking one of India’s largest technology infrastructure projects. Spread across 289 acres in Sectors 28 and 8D of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) area, the project will involve an estimated investment of Rs 2.2 lakh crore. Authorities expect initial operations to begin by 2028, with full capacity targeted by 2030. The Yamuna Authority has issued a Letter of Intent to Hyderabad-based AM Group (AMG), backed by the founders of Greenko Group, to develop the facility. Designed to Power India’s AI…
The skywalk project at Sector 51 Metro station has run into fresh controversy after a structural beam was found blocking the entry point of the pedestrian walkway. Authorities have now decided to dismantle the beam to resolve the issue. Officials said the beam, located between two columns of the Metro station, will be removed without compromising structural strength. “We will take corrective measures to address the ongoing issue related to the beam, and the skywalk will be opened within a month,” the CEO said. Experts Call It a “Blunder” The development has drawn criticism from urban planning experts. Atul Kumar…
Residents in multiple housing societies have raised serious concerns over recurring sewage overflows and the alleged discharge of untreated waste into open drains, calling for a permanent solution instead of temporary fixes. According to residents, whenever drains overflow, mud and slush spread across internal roads and residential areas. Ground-floor flats are the worst affected as water begins to accumulate and gradually seeps into homes, causing damp walls, seepage, and structural damage. “Once it overflows, it creates mud and slush everywhere. Naturally, ground-floor residents suffer the most. Water starts entering flats, leading to dampness and seepage issues,” a resident said. Temporary…
More than 15,000 residents of Sector 44 are facing repeated power outages and deteriorating infrastructure, prompting the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) to seek urgent intervention from the power department. While the outages are often brief, residents say the frequent disruptions have begun affecting daily life, especially for families working from home, students preparing for exams, and elderly residents dependent on medical equipment. Rusted Panels, Defunct Transformers Raise Alarm Residents have highlighted multiple safety concerns in the sector’s power infrastructure. According to the RWA, rusted electrical panels with broken doors pose a serious hazard and need immediate replacement. Three transformers in…
Several farmer and labour organisations staged protests at the magistrate’s office in Noida and the collectorate in Greater Noida, opposing the recent India–US trade framework. Demonstrators submitted memorandums addressed to the President, raising concerns over the impact of the agreement on Indian agriculture. The protests coincided with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s visit to the city for a private event, adding political significance to the demonstrations. ‘Zero Tariff Will Hurt Small Farmers’ Farmer unions claimed that if India opens its agricultural market to US imports at zero tariff, it could severely impact small and marginal farmers. Protesters argued that while large…
Residents of Paramount Emotion society are living in fear after a series of mysterious fire incidents targeted items kept outside flats in different towers. At least three such incidents have been reported within a short span, prompting serious security concerns. The unusual nature of the incidents has left residents confused and anxious, with some even questioning whether the acts were intentional mischief or something more sinister. Shoes, Cycles and Wall Décor Set on Fire According to residents, unknown individuals set fire to shoes, children’s bicycles, and even wallpaper placed outside apartments in separate towers of the society. ●A week ago,…