Author: Sharad Natani
In a major breakthrough against international cybercrime networks, the Noida Cyber Crime Police have arrested a fake overseas job agent who lured Indian youths with promises of foreign employment and pushed them into cyber slavery in Southeast Asia. The accused has been identified as Shubham Pundir, a resident of Bhagwan Jalalpur village under Babri police station in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh. Lured Through Social Media With Fake Job Offers According to police officials, Shubham Pundir used social media platforms, especially Instagram, to contact unemployed youths and offered them lucrative jobs abroad. He falsely promised data entry jobs in Thailand and…
In a major boost to primary healthcare services, the Delhi government has launched 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the capital from January 14, 2026. The initiative aims to provide accessible, free, and quality healthcare services to residents, especially benefiting the poor, middle class, and people living in slum clusters. CM Rekha Gupta Inaugurates Centres Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated one of the newly opened Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Nangal Raya, West Delhi. During the event, she said the government’s priority is to ensure timely and free healthcare for every citizen of Delhi. Ministers and MLAs also inaugurated centres in…
In a major step aimed at improving pedestrian safety and easing traffic congestion, the Delhi government is reviewing 60 proposals for the construction of new foot-over bridges (FOBs) across the capital. The proposals, submitted by Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), are currently under examination by chief engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD). MLAs Respond to Govt’s Call for Traffic Solutions The move follows an initiative by PWD Minister Pravesh Verma, who had written to all MLAs last year seeking suggestions to tackle traffic bottlenecks and improve pedestrian movement in their respective constituencies. In response to a question raised…
While the Delhi government continues to highlight improvements in water supply and sewer infrastructure, the situation on the ground in Mandawali paints a starkly different picture. In the Mandawali area of Patparganj Assembly constituency, residents have been grappling with severe sewer overflow for more than a month, exposing the gap between official claims and ground reality. Overflowing Sewers Disrupt Daily Life In B-Block Mandawali and surrounding localities, sewage water has been overflowing onto roads, creating unhygienic conditions and unbearable stench. Streets remain waterlogged with dirty sewage, making it difficult for residents to walk, commute, or even step outside their homes.…
Air pollution in the national capital has once again reached critical levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 400 in several parts of Delhi, placing the entire city firmly in the red zone. All AQI monitoring stations have reported “severe” air quality, triggering serious health concerns for residents. According to data from the Sameer app, pollution levels early Wednesday morning were alarmingly high. At around 6 am, Nehru Nagar recorded the highest AQI at 426, followed by Jahangirpuri at 419, RK Puram at 410, Dwarka Sector 8 at 409, and Siri Fort at 405. Air quality in these areas…
The upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar is set to emerge as one of India’s most sustainable aviation hubs, with operations anchored around a massive 82.94-acre solar park and 100% electric airside mobility. According to the Uttar Pradesh government, the airport will function on a net-zero energy model, placing it among the most environment-friendly airports in the country. Solar Energy at the Core of Airport Operations An official statement revealed that the solar park will have an annual generation capacity of 51,966 megawatt-hours, ensuring a major share of the airport’s energy needs is met through renewable sources. The project aligns…