H Meerut / Western Uttar Pradesh: Security agencies have raised the alarm over the growing use of pockets in western Uttar Pradesh as hideouts and transit routes by suspected terror operatives. Officials say networks stretching from Meerut to Deoband and across districts such as Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Saharanpur, Hapur and Pilkhua are under intense scrutiny after intelligence pointed to repeated links between the region and several high-profile incidents elsewhere in the country. Proximity to the national capital and porous movement corridors make these districts attractive for clandestine activity, officers told reporters. Small towns and densely populated peri‑urban settlements between Meerut and Saharanpur provide cover where outsiders can blend in, enabling suspects to es...

N Ghaziabad, UP: Residents and commuters of Ghaziabad can look forward to significant relief from traffic congestion on one of the city’s busiest routes. The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has proposed the construction of a six-lane elevated flyover stretching from Ghantaghar to Bhatia Mor, with an estimated cost of approximately ₹200 crore. Faster Commutes, Less CongestionThe stretch encompassing Ghantaghar, Chaudhary Mor, Rakesh Marg, and Bhatia Mor experiences daily heavy traffic, especially during office hours and evening peak periods. Commuters heading towards Loni, Lal Kuan, and MMG Hospital face significant delays. Once completed, the flyover is expected to reduce average travel time along this route from 20 minutes to just 5 minutes, offering commuters a much-needed re...

H Hapur: In a swift and successful operation, Hapur police have rescued two kidnapped minors and arrested three accused individuals involved in the crime. The suspects, identified as Mukesh alias Monu from Bijnor, Gautam from Amroha, and Geeta from Bijnor, were reportedly planning to sell the abducted children. The incident dates back five days when Anita, a resident of Jamidaran village in Garhmukteshwar, had gone to the Kartik Ganga fair in the Brajghat region with her 8-year-old son Kartik and 7-year-old Chirag. The children mysteriously went missing during the visit. CCTV footage later revealed one of the suspects taking the two children away. Acting on a tip-off, police conducted a vehicle check on Sthana Road near a brick kiln, intercepting a white Alto car in which the kidn...

Kolkata/New Delhi: With West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled for next year, the state BJP is showing signs of internal strife even before the campaign begins. Following the results of the last assembly elections, tensions within the party reached a peak. A few months ago, the appointment of a new state president promised to resolve these issues. However, recent statements by a BJP MP have reignited questions about the party’s internal unity. MP Abhijit Ganguly recently gave multiple interviews to local channels, indicating clear friction within the party. Ganguly criticized the central government, claiming it has not done enough to dethrone Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC). He also remarked that leaders from the Hindi belt cannot secure votes in West Bengal and that ...