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Massive traffic jams at Delhi-Noida border as farmers' protest continues

Farmers' vehicles, including buses and tractors, were stopped 5 km before Charkha Chowk, where protestors were directed to continue on foot

Farmer's Protest: Farmers’ march to Delhi today: Key updates and traffic advisory

Landing trials at Noida airport postponed, likely to begin from Nov 30

The landing trial at the Noida International Airport, scheduled for Friday, has been postponed after failing to get the required permissions from the DGCA, an official said. The test is likely to begin from November 30, he said. After the calibration report was approved, there was a plan to start testing on the runway from November 15, under which it was planned to land and take off three aircraft each of aviation companies Indigo and Akasa daily. Dr Arunvir Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), said, "Due to non-receipt of permission from Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the test of the runway of the proposed Noida International Airport from November 15 has been postponed. It is expected that the test will start from November 30. Preparations are being made accordingly.' After the completion of the test, the aerodrome license will be issued by the DGCA, only after which the airport will be ready for commercial operation

Delhi AQI near 'severe' mark; six Indian cities in 'red' zone: Top updates

Multiple air quality monitoring stations hovered close to the 'severe' mark in Delhi, with Anand Vihar and Ashok Vihar recording an AQI of over 400

Delhi AQI dips to 'very poor' on day of Diwali; Anand Vihar air 'severe'

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index in Noida was 230. Similar conditions were observed in Ghaziabad, with an average AQI of 237. In Gurugram, air quality recorded a slightly lower AQI of 213

Delhi in red: Air quality dips further; many places log 'very poor' index

Delhi's neighbours Uttar Pradesh's Noida and Haryana's Gurugram also reeled from poor air quality levels. Delhi's Mundka logged one of the poorest AQIs at 377, which is very close to 'severe' mark

Over 100 overseas buyers throng handicraft, gift fair at India Expo Mart

Buyers from more than 100 overseas countries are visiting the 58th IHGF Delhi Fair with over 3,000 exhibitors showcasing handicraft items like housewares, furniture, gifts and decor, lighting and leather bags. The five-day event, which will end on October 20, is being organised at the India Expo Centre & Mart on the Greater Noida Expressway. Buyers from over 103 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, the UAE, the UK and the US, have pre-registered to visit the fair. At the inauguration ceremony, Suresh Khanna, Minister for Finance and Parliamentary Affairs in the Uttar Pradesh government, said it is a "great opportunity for ODOP (one district one product) manufacturers from the state to showcase their products as well as artisans and exporters from all across the country to ..

UP allocates Rs 892.7 cr to resume delayed Chilla elevated road project

Construction of the 5.9-kilometre, six-lane elevated road was initially conceived in 2012 to alleviate traffic congestion between Noida and Delhi. However, the project has faced many setbacks

Hindon Bridge project resumes after 4 yrs, here's how it'll help commuters

The long-awaited Hindon Bridge construction resumed. This will reduce the travel time and distance between Noida and Greater Noida

UP International trade show: Noida Police issues traffic advisory. Details

The Noida Traffic Police has released an advisory regarding routes in and around Greater Noida ahead of the UP International Trade Show, scheduled for September 25-29

Cong slams Noida DM over 'inappropriate' post on Rahul Gandhi, seeks action

The Congress on Friday said an "unacceptable comment" directed at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was made in a social media post from the official X handle of the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate and demanded action against the officer. Later, a statement was posted on the X handle of District Magistrate Manish Verma, saying some anti-social elements had misused his ID card and posted a "wrong comment". "Taking this seriously, legal action is being taken by registering an FIR immediately and the wrong tweet/comment is being investigated by the cyber cell," it said. A copy of the FIR was also later posted on the handle. Earlier, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the X handle of the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate in Uttar Pradesh posted a completely "inappropriate and unacceptable comment" on the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha. "This is not a new development; over the last 10 years, India's bureaucracy and o

Ingka Centres to invest Rs 5,500 cr on Ikea-anchored meeting place

The holistic project is expected to generate employment for over 9,000 youths, and boost the state's economic growth

UP CM Adityanath virtually lays foundation stone for Ikea store in Noida

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday virtually laid the foundation stone for the IKEA store in Noida from Lucknow, an official statement said. During his address, he said that in the past seven and a half years, Uttar Pradesh has gained the confidence of both domestic and international investors, with IKEA India being a key example. Adityanath said that the state has now become the preferred investment destination in India. It has embarked on a new era of growth. Since 2017, UP has been actively promoting infrastructure development, fostering new investment opportunities, skill development, and promoting traditional products, all of which are now yielding tangible results. He underscored the state's ODOP (One District One Product) scheme as a pioneering initiative nationwide, and its leading position in ease of doing business, bolstered by its robust law and order environment. "Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, currently contributes 9.2 per cent to the

Ingka Centres to invest Rs 5,500 cr in India on 2nd meeting place at Noida

Ingka Centres, a part of Ingka Group that operates IKEA retail, will invest 607 million euros (about Rs 5,500 crore) to set up its second meeting place in India at Noida under the Lykli brand, taking its overall investment in the country to a 1 billion euros, according to the company's Global Expansion & Development Director Sebastian Hylving. It is betting big on the Indian market and is looking at expanding where IKEA plans to open its outlets in the country, although the opening of its first meeting place in Gurugram -- Lykli Gurugram -- has been pushed to 2026 from the originally planned opening in late 2025. The company on Monday unveiled the second IKEA-anchored meeting place in India at Noida which will offer a blend of retail, dining, hospitality, co-working spaces, entertainment, and cultural experiences tailored to the needs of modern urban residents. "It (Lykli Noida) is at an investment of 607 million euro...that investment is purely for the Noida project, and then we .

M3M India, Oravel sign pact to launch 'SUNDAY' branded hotel in Gurugram

Realty firm M3M India and Oravel Stays, which is the parent company of OYO Hotels & Homes, have signed an initial agreement to launch a premium hotel under 'SUNDAY' brand in Gurugram. In a statement, M3M India said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch 'SUNDAY' Hotel in India. This project will feature 220 keys, spanning 1.69 lakh sq ft of premium hospitality space. The hotel is located on Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) in Gurugram. The initiative is part of a larger partnership to develop luxurious hospitality space across 15 lakh square feet with 1,000 keys across multiple destinations in Gurugram and Noida, M3M said "This collaboration is a testament to our shared vision of creating unparalleled commercial spaces that redefine luxury and convenience," Sudeep Bhatt, President of M3M India, said. Aditya Sharma, Business Head at Oravel Stays Pvt Ltd, said, "The SUNDAY Hotel partnership with M3M India allows us to expand our footprint in the luxury segment in

Noida police fines driver Rs 1,000 for not wearing a helmet - in a car

The driver Tushar Saxena further said that he had never driven his car in the area where the fine has occurred

Registration of housing properties in Noida, Gr Noida up 29% at 8,212 units

Registration of residential properties in Noida and Greater Noida rose 29 per cent annually in the June quarter to 8,212 units, according to housing brokerage firm Square Yards. As many as 6,354 units were registered in the year-ago period. Residential real estate activity in Noida and Greater Noida saw a marked uptick in the June quarter of 2024, with 8,212 residential transactions registered with the Inspector General of Registration (IGR). "The combined sales value of these transactions reached Rs 6,013 crore, representing a 59 per cent year-on-year surge, outpacing the growth in transaction volume," the consultant said in a statement. In Noida, Square Yards said that 3,200 units were registered during the April-June period against 2,408 units a year ago. Greater Noida saw a 27 per cent increase in registration of residential properties at 5,012 units compared to 3,946 units in the corresponding period of the previous year. Among developers, realty firm Nirala World topped bot

Delhi-NCR reels under heavy rain, severe waterlogging sparks traffic chaos

Tuesday's heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR provided much-needed relief from the heat, though it also led to extensive waterlogging and significant traffic disruptions

Noida mall evacuates people sparking bomb threats; mall says security drill

Several people were evacuated from DLF Mall of India in Sector 18 here on Saturday triggering fear of a bomb threat even as the mall authorities said it was a security drill. The police have not yet issued any statement on the matter. A man, who identified himself as Avinash, said in a post on X that he was watching a movie when the audiences were asked to leave. "Whole Noida DLF mall is being evacuated, called as a mock drill," he posted on X. In another post on the social media platform, he shared the image of a vehicle of the bomb disposal squad at the mall and wondered if it was "still a mock drill". In a statement issued around 1.35 pm, the DLF Mall of India said the "activity" was a security drill conducted in collaboration with Noida authorities. "We are pleased to confirm that the mall is now open and fully operational," it said. "The safety of our patrons is our utmost priority, and DLF is consistently dedicated to maintaining the highest security standards to ensure a s

DLF mall in Noida, Ambience Mall receive bomb threats, search underway

The Ambience Mall management received a threatening email from an individual who alleged that bombs had been planted with the intention to 'kill everyone in the building'