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Man carrying Rs 25 lakh in Thar robbed at gunpoint on Delhi-Meerut Expressway as armed gang from Scorpio stopped his car and fled with cash

A Meerut businessman carrying Rs 25 lakh in his Thar was robbed by armed men on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway while other vehicles continued to pass. The gang allegedly stopped his car, held him at gunpoint and took the cash before escaping. Police have detained three suspects and seized two cars.

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Music behind the bars: Songs of love and longing find an audience behind walls of Meerut prison

Meerut district jail's internal radio station, Radio Parvaaz, offers inmates daily song requests and entertainment. Inmates submit song requests through slips, with popular genres including love and betrayal themes. The station broadcasts requested songs, motivational talks, and life skills programs for two hours daily. This initiative aims to reduce mental…

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The Battlegrounds of 1857: Visiting the Sites Where India's Uprising Was Suppressed and Forgotten

The Plaque Gets It WrongStand at the Bibighar well in Kanpur and read the memorial the British erected after 1857. It does not mention what happened to the Indian dead. It memorialises the British women and children killed there, frames the uprising as a mutiny, and presents the suppression that…

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88-year-old Delhi man loses mobile, then Rs 70,000 vanishes from his bank account: How this fraud led to a pan-India cyberfraud gang that uses victims' stolen phones to steal money

An 88-year-old Delhi man's stolen phone and Rs 70,000 in unauthorised transactions led Delhi Police to a pan-India cyberfraud syndicate operating across three states. Nine people have been arrested from Jaipur, Ghaziabad, and Meerut, with police recovering 52 stolen phones, 145 SIM cards, and 70 debit cards from the network.

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School holiday tomorrow, August 11: Check state-wise updates amid rain, Kanwar Yatra

On Tuesday, August 11, schools across various districts in India are expected to remain closed because of heavy rains and the ongoing Kanwar Yatra preparations. Specifically, schools in Haridwar will be closed until that date, while Bageshwar is pending further announcements. Additionally, closures are anticipated in Uttar Pradesh districts such…

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Meerut-Haridwar travel time set to fall to 90 minutes from 3 hours as Uttarakhand clears Ganga Expressway extension; check route, cities and latest project details

Uttarakhand's cabinet approved extending the Ganga Expressway to Haridwar. This extension will significantly reduce travel time between Meerut and Haridwar. The project aims to improve connectivity for business and religious travel. It will also enhance access for pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra. The overall expressway network will eventually span…

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Kanwar Yatra vehicle restrictions announced in Ghaziabad, Delhi, Meerut and Dehradun expressway from tomorrow: Check full list of closures & diversions

As lakhs of Kanwariyas take to the roads for Sawan 2026, Delhi Police, Ghaziabad Police, Meerut Police and Uttarakhand authorities have rolled out one of the most extensive traffic clampdowns of the year. Here is everything commuters, tourists and daily travellers need to know before stepping out between now and…

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River Ganga cannot be kept clean by focusing only on riverbank cities: NMCG

The National Mission for Clean Ganga emphasizes basin-wide interventions for river cleanliness. Wastewater from cities like Meerut, not on the main Ganga course, flows into the system. A Rs 691-crore sewerage project in Meerut aims for scientific wastewater management and reuse. This initiative ensures Meerut's wastewater does not reach the…

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Meerut boy missed IIT admission by just 2 marks, self-studied on YouTube, became a scientist at ISRO

A Meerut youth, Sanket Kumar, transformed a two-mark JEE Advanced miss into a stellar ISRO career. Undeterred by the 2021 setback, he self-studied for a year, aced the exam in 2022, and secured admission to IIST. His impressive 8.2 CGPA earned him a direct ISRO scientist interview, culminating in his…

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Missed JEE Advanced by 2 marks, now ISRO scientist: Meerut youth who studied on YouTube without costly coaching will help power India’s space programme

Missing JEE Advanced by a mere two marks didn't deter Meerut's Sanket Kumar. He self-studied, aced the exam the following year, and joined IIST. His unique specialization in vibration and acoustics, coupled with internships, paved the way for a direct interview at ISRO. Now a scientist-engineer at the ISRO Propulsion…

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Woman seeks divorce after husband turns honeymoon into family vacation by bringing parents and sister along

A Meerut woman is seeking divorce after her honeymoon turned sour when her husband invited his entire family. The initial trip to Nainital, intended for the newlyweds, included his parents, brother, and sister, leading to marital discord. Further disagreements arose over a planned Dubai holiday, prompting police intervention and referral…

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Namo Bharat records highest single-day ridership of 1.25 lakh commuters, says NCRTC

A US fighter jet struck an empty tanker near Iran, suspected of involvement in the Iranian oil trade. The vessel's 24 Indian crew members were rescued. Meanwhile, the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor achieved its highest single-day ridership. This surge is attributed to reduced travel times, reliable services, and the prevailing…

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‘Getting panic attacks’: College deadlines loom with students trapped in CBSE chaos

Saransh, 19, from Meerut, had been studying twelve to thirteen hours a day since mid-April, surviving on sleepless nights and BITSAT mock tests, chasing a seat at BITS Pilani. He needed 75 percent in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) but fell short by a few marks. When his answer sheets…

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Bashir Badr Death: Ayodhya-born Urdu poet who lost everything in Meerut violence gave world the iconic ‘Dushmani Jam Kar Karo’ shayari during 1972 Shimla Agreement

Renowned Urdu poet Bashir Badr, celebrated for his deeply moving verses, has passed away in Bhopal at the age of 91. His iconic couplet, “Dushmani jam kar karo”, resonated widely, symbolising hope and dignity. Badr’s simple yet profound shayari, often reflecting love and the pain of life, continues to be…

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How the Mahabharata War Reshaped the Political Map of Bharat

The Mahabharata war, traditionally placed between 1500 BCE and 900 BCE depending on scholarly interpretation, marks a turning point in early Indian civilization. While historians debate its exact dating and scale, the epic and Puranic traditions preserve a memory of large-scale dynastic destruction, territorial shifts, and ecological change. The political…

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Dalit woman murdered, daughter abducted: Silence and tension grip Rajput-majority Kapsad

Tensions are running high in Kapsad village in Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, after a Dalit woman was murdered and her daughter was allegedly abducted on January 8.

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2 UP towns, 1 script: A ‘land jihad’ conspiracy theory to target Muslims buying homes?

In Meerut and Bulandshahr, two Muslim families set out to build a better life in the homes they had just bought. But almost immediately, local Hindutva groups objected to their presence in Hindu-majority areas.

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‘Breaks your dignity’: India’s farm credit lifeline turns into debt trap

A credit policy for farmers is being misused, often twisted to serve dowry demands and other non-agricultural ends.

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‘Who’s the daddy? Tell us in comments’: News channels’ obsession with Meerut murder case

As the country reels from the bloodbath Donald Trump’s tariff unleashed on the market and consumers come to terms with increasing cooking gas prices, mainstream Hindi TV news channels turned their attention to a more pressing issue: establishing the paternity of an unborn child.

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Uttar Pradesh: 20-year-old man shot dead over old rivalry in Meerut

The deceased was identified as Manish Prajapati, a resident of Gokulpur village. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UP: Lawrence Bishnoi gang member dies in police encounter in Meerut

Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF) and Meerut Police launched a joint operation in Mundali Police Station area. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Five family members found dead in locked home in Meerut

According to the police, based on the initial impression, the deceased had injuries on their head and there was a possibility that the crime had been committed due to reasons of rivalry. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Several women injured in stampede at religious event in Meerut

The incident occurred when private security personnel deployed at the venue tried to stop women from entering. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Exclusive: In 3 Lok Sabha seats swung by BJP, many wrong voter deletions, violations of EC norms

From 70 FIRs over deletion of voters earlier this year in Andhra Pradesh to allegations about erasure of voters in poll-bound Delhi, electoral rolls seem to have replaced EVMs as a primary opposition concern over the last few months.

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Uttar Pradesh: Illegal arms factory busted in Meerut; Two arrested

Delhi Police Crime Branch on Sunday unearthed an illegal arms factory in Meerut and arrested two persons. Read further on Dynamite News:

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