Delhi and Ghaziabad experienced a severe thunderstorm, dust storm, and rain, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the region. Separately, heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi-NCR, bringing down temperatures and leading the IMD to issue a yellow alert for light rain and gusty winds.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad, forecasting dust storms and light rain amidst an ongoing intense heatwave in the Delhi-NCR region.
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a five-day heatwave warning for several northern states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. An orange alert has been declared for Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad, with temperatures expected to be extremely high.
A massive fire at an AC service center in Ghaziabad resulted in the death of a 70-year-old person and the destruction of 12 vehicles, with a short circuit suspected as the cause.
The Fire Department in Ghaziabad faces significant challenges in tackling fires, possessing only 23 fire engines and a single crane for high-rise incidents. Concerns are being raised about the city's readiness to handle major blazes.
Following a high-rise fire in Ghaziabad, discussions are focusing on the financial responsibilities and the role of insurance in mitigating long-term hardship for affected families.
Saleem Wastik, an 'ex-Muslim' YouTuber stabbed at his Ghaziabad home, has been identified as a man sentenced to life imprisonment 31 years ago for kidnapping, extortion, and murder, living under a false identity.
Following massive protests by workers in Noida and Ghaziabad demanding higher pay, the Uttar Pradesh government has hiked wage rates and formed a committee to resolve the dispute. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath suggested a "conspiracy to create industrial unrest" was behind the protests.
Punjabi singer Sunanda Sharma paused her performance in Ghaziabad after a fan breached the stage, with her reaction to the incident quickly going viral online.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport, India's second international airport in the capital region, which will serve 12 million passengers annually in its initial phase with plans for significant expansion and high flight frequency.
A cleric, a lawyer, and four other individuals have been arrested under the UAPA act in a Ghaziabad village for their alleged connections to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant group.
A report by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir has identified Loni in Uttar Pradesh as the world's most polluted city, with India ranking as the 6th most polluted country globally and three Indian cities among the top four worldwide.
In a first for India, SC allowed passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a resident of Ghaziabad who has been in coma since suffering from a head injury in 2013.
A Punjab & Sind Bank guard allegedly shot and killed the branch manager in Ghaziabad after a heated argument over leave and salary issues. The incident occurred in the manager's cabin in front of staff and customers. The accused, a former Army personnel, was later arrested after being found drinking.
Six individuals have been arrested in Ghaziabad, India, on charges of having links to banned organizations and disseminating anti-national content online.
A report by CREA indicates that 204 out of 238 Indian cities did not meet air quality standards, with Ghaziabad, Noida, and Delhi being the most polluted.
Two individuals have died in separate encounters in Ghaziabad, with one of the deceased identified as the brother of an accused in an attack on a YouTuber.
An article discusses digital addiction and regulatory blind spots in India, highlighted by tragedies such as the deaths of the Ghaziabad sisters, raising concerns about the impact of digital media on children and the need for legal frameworks.
Namo Bharat, India’s first regional rapid transit system, will connect Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Meerut to Delhi at a design speed of 180 km/h
A teenage boy in Ghaziabad was allegedly stabbed to death by another boy during an argument concerning Eid rituals in Khoda’s Lokpriya Vihar. The victim's family has made shocking claims, and a CCTV clip of the incident has surfaced.
A man identified as Ankit Verma has been arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly attacking women with scissors in Noida. Police used electronic surveillance and local intelligence to identify him and recover the weapon and scooter used in the attacks.
Residents of Noida and Ghaziabad have received an alert from the NDMA warning of a severe heatwave, with conditions described as 'worse than loo' winds.
An 80-year-old man confessed to fatally hacking his 72-year-old wife with an axe while she slept outside their daughter's home in Ghaziabad, subsequently surrendering to police.
A mentally ill man, suspected of being a thief, was beaten to death in Ghaziabad, India. Police have arrested one individual in connection with the incident.
The Delhi-NCR region experienced an intense hailstorm, with large hailstones reported in Ghaziabad and other areas. The event occurred amidst a warning from the India Meteorological Department.
A fire incident in Ghaziabad has caused extensive damage to flats, with estimated losses ranging from Rs 3-5 crore, leaving some properties completely destroyed.
A massive fire erupted at Gaur Green Avenue society in Indirapuram on Wednesday morning, gutting an estimated 10 to 12 flats and causing panic among residents, with fire tenders responding swiftly.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police to form a Special Investigation Team to probe the rape and murder of a four-year-old in Ghaziabad.
Police in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, killed a man wanted for the rape and murder of his four-year-old niece during a joint operation after he opened fire.
A seven-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted while sleeping at a construction site in Ghaziabad, India, where her father works as a guard. CCTV footage reportedly shows the child with an unidentified suspect, and her family has reported the incident.
The Supreme Court has flagged the police's reluctance in filing an FIR and investigating the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Ghaziabad, for which her maternal uncle was previously arrested.
India's Supreme Court is set to hear a plea challenging the Ghaziabad Police's investigation into the rape and murder of a four-year-old child. The petition alleges an improper probe into the case.
A 35-year-old man, Rahul Chaudhary, was shot five times outside a dhaba in Modinagar, Ghaziabad, but despite severe injuries, he managed to drive himself 25 km to a hospital. Chaudhary was reportedly out on bail for an extortion case.
A man in Ghaziabad allegedly murdered his wife and her alleged lover after confronting them over an affair, reportedly shooting them after a dinner at their home, with their seven-year-old son witnessing the incident.
Police in Ghaziabad have arrested five individuals for allegedly spreading inflammatory content online, taking action against the dissemination of provocative material.
A 42-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 13th floor of a building in Ghaziabad, while his elderly mother was discovered dead inside their apartment in the same building.
A suspicious CCTV camera, covered by cloth, was discovered near Sonipat railway station, leading to police deployment. This follows recent arrests in Ghaziabad for installing cameras at sensitive Delhi-NCR locations.
Ghaziabad Police uncovered a sophisticated cross-border espionage ring using a WhatsApp group. Suspects, including youths from different religions, installed solar-powered CCTVs at Delhi Cantonment and filmed critical infrastructure in Mumbai for Pakistani handlers. This new modus operandi, focusing on blending in, highlights a dangerous shift in intelligence operations.
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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has permitted the withdrawal of medical treatment for Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man in a vegetative state. The apex court has instructed Delhi's AIIMS to facilitate the discontinuation of life support for Rana, who has been in this condition for a considerable period.
Denmark's Supreme Court will have the final say in a case concerning Danish arms exports to Israel, after a lower court ruled that humanitarian organizations could not sue over the matter.
A report indicates that Ghaziabad was the most polluted city in India during the 2025-26 winter season, followed by Noida and Delhi, with 204 out of 238 monitored cities exceeding national air quality standards.
Three individuals have been arrested in Ghaziabad for an interstate cyber fraud scheme totaling ₹3 crore, which involved sending malicious APK files disguised as traffic challans.
A Ghaziabad businessman, Saleem Wastik, was critically injured after being repeatedly stabbed in his office by two helmet-clad assailants. Wastik, known for questioning religious fundamentalism on social media, was attacked by men who arrived on a bike. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and questioning neighbours to apprehend the suspects.
Eleven peacocks were found dead in Loni, Ghaziabad, with phosphate poisoning suspected as the cause, though the exact reason for the deaths remains unclear.
A 17-year-old boy, Surya Pratap, was fatally stabbed multiple times by his friend Asad in Ghaziabad's Khoda Colony following an argument. The accused fled the scene, and police are investigating the motive.
A rape accused, Sushil Prajapati, and his supporters were booked in Ghaziabad, India, for organizing a procession to hail him after he was released on bail, having spent eight months in jail.
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A man accused of rape in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, was garlanded and carried on shoulders by supporters, receiving a 'rousing welcome' after being granted bail.
Homebuyers in Ghaziabad are protesting against the significant delays in the delivery of flats by Mahagun, expressing frustration over paying both rent and EMIs for their unreceived properties.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Meerut, an orange alert for Noida and Ghaziabad, and a yellow warning for Delhi due to anticipated thunderstorms.
A family from Ghaziabad held a 'destination wedding' at a riverside cremation site in Uttarakhand's Almora district, leading to public outrage and an administrative investigation.
A woman's body was discovered inside an apartment after a fire in Rijeka, while another woman's naked body was found floating in a canal in Ghaziabad. These are two separate and unrelated incidents involving the discovery of deceased women.
Multiple massive fires have recently devastated shantytowns in India, including incidents in Ghaziabad and Lucknow. These blazes have gutted hundreds of homes, with reports of up to 300 shanties destroyed in Lucknow's Vikas Nagar area where two sisters were killed, and 150-200 homes lost in Ghaziabad.
The final electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh, India, has been released, showing the deletion of over 2.05 crore names, with major urban districts like Lucknow and Ghaziabad recording the highest deletion ratios.
Two friends from Ghaziabad drowned in the Ganga River in Haridwar after one slipped and was swept away, and the other drowned while attempting to rescue him.
A report indicates that Loni, India, is expected to be the most polluted city in 2025, with Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad also dominating the region's list of cities with toxic air.
A man in Ghaziabad allegedly shot and killed his wife and her lover after discovering their affair, with their seven-year-old son reportedly witnessing the double murder.
A four-year-old girl was brutally murdered by a neighbour in Ghaziabad after he lured her with chocolate. Her body, found with severe injuries, led to the swift arrest of the 24-year-old labourer.
Six individuals, including a woman, have been arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly sharing sensitive information with a phone number linked to Pakistan.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a 31-year-old Ghaziabad man the right to die. Harish Rana, a student of Punjab University, has been in a persistent vegetative state for the past 13 years.
Motovlogger Anurag Dobhal, known as UK07 Rider, was injured in an SUV crash on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway while livestreaming at high speed. The incident occurred near Masuri, Ghaziabad, with over 80,000 viewers witnessing the accident. Dobhal, who had spoken of feeling lonely and emotionally overwhelmed moments before, suffered injuries and fractures but is in stable condition.
A leopard's intrusion into Greenfield School in Ghaziabad on Wednesday caused exam postponements and widespread alarm, captured on CCTV. The Forest Department has deployed a trap at the school boundary, with ongoing efforts to safely capture the animal without tranquilization.
The first high-speed regional rail corridor, designed to run at up to 160 kmph, connects Delhi with Ghaziabad, Muradnagar, Modinagar, and Meerut, reducing travel time to 55 minutes.