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yearold injured in stray dog attack at Noida society residents protest

India Today 3 May 2024 10:21 am

Shah deepfake probe: Political leaders skip police summons

NEW DELHI: Not even a single member of any political party on Thursday appeared before Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of the Delhi Police special cell in connection with the sharing of Union Home Minister Amit Shahs fake video, officials said. We have asked some of the leaders from Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and one person from the Northeast. But no one turned-up for questioning on Thursday, a senior police officer said. The Delhi Police is likely to serve a second notice to the members of the Telangana Congress in connection with the uploading and sharing of the fake video of Shah. The four members of the Telangana Congress, who were supposed to appear before the office of the IFSO, did not come on Wednesday. We will again ask them to appear before the IO (investigating officer), as they did not come on Wednesday, an officer said. The summonses were issued to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and four Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) members, Shiva Kumar Ambala, Asma Tasleem, Satish Manne and Naveen Pettem, under sections 91 and 160 of the CrPC. According to the police sources, if a person is served notice under section 160/91 of the CrPC, the person can either make a physical appearance before the IO or send a legal representative. According to police, about 22 people from various parties in Jharkhand, UP, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have been served notices in connection with the case On Wednesday, Reddys lawyer appeared before Delhi Police and asserted that his client had nothing to do with creating or posting the doctored video. Noida man held for sharing Yogi deepfake A man was arrested on Thursday by the Special Task Force of UP Police for allegedly posting an AI-generated deepfake video of CM Yogi Adityanath, officials said. The purported video was used to spread misleading information and anti-national narrative, the police said.

The New Indian Express 3 May 2024 8:26 am

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On May 3

Check latest petrol, and diesel prices in Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Noida, and Gurugram on May 3, 2023

News18 3 May 2024 7:56 am

School not on portal yet, 700 students may lose govt aid

The Times of India 3 May 2024 4:12 am

38cr more allotted for power infra revamp in city

The Times of India 3 May 2024 4:04 am

SC order a relief, but Unitech buyers worried about funds

The Times of India 3 May 2024 4:04 am

UP Govt Official Meets with Farmers in Noida Amid Protests

UP Govt Official Meets with Farmers in Noida Amid Protests Uttar Pradesh Revenue Council Chairman Rajneesh Dubey on Thursday held a meeting with farmers' unions and leaders in Noida and Greater Noida to discuss solution for their woes, which have led to frequent protests in the area. The representatives and local leaders of the Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha, Bharatiya Kisan Parishad, Jai Jawan Jai Kisan Morcha, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU-Tikait), BKU Manch, BKU Lok Shakti, BKU Non-Political and Bharaiya Kisan Sangharsh Samiti among other farmers' unions attended the meeting. According to a statement by the district information office, the revenue council chairman while talking to the representatives of all the farmer organisations obtained information about their demands and problems. ''During the meeting the farmers also raised their demands, including the farmers being given the right to 10 per cent developed land against their land acquired by the authorities, increasing the limit of 450 square meter to 1,000 per square meter under the Population Regulations 2011. They also demanded that building rules should not be implemented on the houses of the farmers under construction in the villages,'' according to the statement. ''The chairman was also apprised about the demands for granting permission to carry out the commercial activities on 100 per cent developed land, increasing circle rate and employment etc.,'' the statement added. Meerut Divisional Commissioner Selva Kumari J, Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma and the chief executive officers of Noida and Greater Noida authorities Lokesh M and N G Ravi Kumar attended the meeting, it added. Gautam Buddh Nagar's twin cities of Noida and Greater Noida have witnessed multiple protests by the local farmers' groups over the years and their demonstrations, which have at times disrupted law and order have been a pressing political issue in the region. Such protests have been joined by the farmers from over 200 villages in Noida and Greater Noida who have been demanding increased compensation and developed plots in lieu of their land acquired by the local authorities and the NTPC in Dadri area in the past.

devdiscourse 2 May 2024 11:26 pm

Noida man held for sharing deepfake video of UP CM Yogi Adityanath

A man from Noida was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly posting an AI-generated deepfake video of CM Yogi Adityanath

Mid Day 2 May 2024 9:53 pm

Repair of roads, footpaths, and streetlights begins in Noida's 100x sectors

Road repair and safety improvements in Noida's 100x sectors, including signboard installation and streetlight placement, address long-standing resident demands. MP Mahesh Sharma's intervention expedites the process for the benefit of the community.

The Times of India 2 May 2024 3:19 pm

On Camera, 15-Year-Old Boy Kidnapped By Woman In Greater Noida

The 15-year-old son of a restaurant owner was kidnapped in broad daylight in Greater Noida's Kotwali Bita 2 area on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

NDTV 2 May 2024 2:39 pm

UPSTF arrests man for spreading misleading AI-generated video of UP CM Yogi Adityanath

STF arrested Shyam Kishor Gupta in Noida for creating and sharing an AI-generated deep fake video of CM Yogi Adityanath. The video led to outrage, resulting in a case registration and Gupta's confession.

The Times of India 2 May 2024 2:17 pm

Noida resident held for sharing deepfake video of U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath

Noida man arrested for posting AI-generated deepfake video of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, spreading misleading facts

The Hindu 2 May 2024 1:49 pm

Noida resident held for sharing deepfake video of UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Noida: A man was arrested in Noida by the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly posting an AI-generated deepfake video of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, officials said Thursday. The video was used to spread misleading facts, strengthening anti-national elements, Additional Director General of Police (UP STF) Amitabh Yash said. On May []

orissapost 2 May 2024 1:37 pm

Man arrested for posting AI-generated 'deepfake' video of chief minister Yogi Adityanath

A man was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police for posting an AI-generated 'deepfake' video of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The video was used to disseminate false information and bolster anti-national elements.

The Times of India 2 May 2024 1:10 pm

Attendance takes a hit in Delhi schools day after bomb scare

New Delhi: A day after more nearly 200 schools received hoax bomb emails, educational institutions in the city witnessed a slightly lower attendance, even as principals revisited evacuation plans for such emergencies in the future.Around 200 schools in Delhi-NCR Wednesday morning received a hoax bomb threat via email which led to widespread panic among parents and students, prompting authorities to suspend classes and ask parents to pick their wards from the school. Many schools on Thursday reopened to normalcy but attendance has taken a hit even in schools where the threat was not received, principals of some schools told PTI. Jyoti Arora, principal of Mount Abu School, said she revisited the school's evacuation plan on each floor and also wrote to disaster management authorities to conduct mock drills and awareness activities for them. She said that there was slightly more absenteeism than usual on Thursday. I wrote an email to parents telling them to counsel their children and in case they need help from school counsellors, they are also available. I also requested parents to assess their reaction in case of such situations, Arora said. She said some parents were pushing the gates and some were insisting on taking their children out of turn. I told them, 'I have 2,700 children to take care of', she told PTI. Even in that situation, Arora said she asked teachers to hand the children over after properly checking the IDs of parents, taking their signatures. Children were also asked to confirm the identities of their parents, she said. Sudha Acharya, principal of ITL Public School in Dwarka, said parents were still scarred and anxious about the safety of their children in schools. Our attendance today has dropped to 85 per cent from an average of about 95 to 97 per cent daily. Certainly parents are still scarred and anxious about the safety of their children. Yesterday itself we had ensured parents that there is nothing to worry about. We didn't get anything on our official email ID, Acharya said. Acharya, who is also the head of the National Progressive Schools Conference, a body of 250 private schools, said her counterparts in other institutions have also said the attendance is on the lower side. For instance, in nursery and KG classes, the attendance is around 80 per cent since there is some fear among parents. But the situation is normal, she added. There has been a 10-15 per cent drop in attendance due to the hoax threat compared to the usual strength every day. Parents should understand panicking would not help anyone. We need mutual cooperation to walk out of this situation, Anita Khosla, principal, G D Goenka Public School, Dwarka said. Schools now plan to issue a fresh advisory to parents asking them to send their children for classes and assuring them that all guidelines for handling bomb threats are being followed by the administration. They said school premises are now properly sanitised and police are constantly monitoring the security and safety of students and staff. However, some parents escorted their wards to the schools on Thursday. My daughter's school did not receive any threat email, but the school was shut early due to panic among parents. Thankfully, the school opened at normal time today, said Nancy Singh, mother of a class 1 student in Ramagya School in Noida, Sector 50. Others went to school due to the ongoing exams. I was under the impression that the schools will declare a holiday even today but they didn't because exams are going on. I brought my child to school only because of the exam otherwise I wouldn't have. Deep inside we are still sacred for their security and there are a lot of rumours doing rounds, said Preeti Chaudhary, mother of a class 9 student at Mothers Mary School, Mayur Vihar. Delhi Police made an appeal to people on Thursday to not believe in audio messages that have surfaced on WhatsApp groups making false claims about the bomb threat.

Deccan Chronicle 2 May 2024 12:53 pm

Fixed income startup Dexif raises $4 Mn

Dexif, a fixed income products platform, has raised $4 million in its first institutional funding round from RTP Global. Previously, the Noida-based startup had raised about $1 million from RTP Global and angel investors in the past. According to an ET report, the proceeds will be used to scale up its technology platform, attract top Continue reading Fixed income startup Dexif raises $4 Mn The post Fixed income startup Dexif raises $4 Mn appeared first on Entrackr .

entrackr 2 May 2024 11:46 am

Delhi School Bomb Threats Were Emailed By Russian Domain With Arabic Word

Panic swept across Delhi NCR as 131 schools in the national capital, five in Gurugram, and three in Noida, Greater Noida were compelled to evacuate their students following threatening emails suggesting the presence of explosives on their premises.

NDTV 2 May 2024 11:11 am

7 schools in Noida & Ghaziabad get bomb threats too, all hoax

Schools in Noida and Ghaziabad evacuated due to hoax bomb threats. Parents rushed to pick up children. Police confirmed the threats were false, ensuring the safety of the school premises and students.

The Times of India 2 May 2024 9:02 am

Delhi: Bomb hoax puts parents, children on edge

NEW DELHI: While some schools promptly evacuated the children and kept them waiting while thorough searches were conducted on the school premises, others failed to communicate the bomb threat to gaurdians, leading to major chaos outside school campuses. Principals, teachers, the education department, and the Delhi Parents Association remained active, sending messages to reassure parents that their children were safe. Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR received a hoax bomb threat in the early morning hours of Wednesday, triggering wide-spread panic among parents, exacerbating the turmoil outside city school gates on the eventful afternoon. Anita Khosla, Principal of GD Goenka Public School Dwarka, stated, The threat email, which mentioned the presence of numerous explosive devices within the school premises, prompted an immediate and decisive response from the school administration. With the safety of our students as our top priority, we swiftly evacuated students and teachers and promptly informed the police about the threatening email. Our dedicated staff also conducted a comprehensive and thorough check of the school campus to ensure everyones safety. We are also grateful for the swift action taken by the authorities in the face of potential danger. Vividh Gupta, Principal of Bal Bhawan Public School, Mayur Vihar Phase II, mentioned, We acted swiftly and effectively managed the evacuation from the school building well in time. We contacted the nearest Station House Officer, who provided vigilant support in managing the situation outside the school. Parents were informed through WhatsApp messages, guiding them not to panic, and an entry and exit plan was shared. Since the school regularly conducts mock drills for students and teachers, everyone knows what to do and how to respond in such critical situations. Security personnel inspect an office room with metal detectors and sniffer dogs at DPS School, Noida Aprajita, President of the Delhi Parents Association, demanded action against such miscreants, saying, We have requested the Delhi Police to identify the culprits and make their details public, subjecting them to the harshest punishment. Parents and children across Delhi are facing problems today due to these threats. Some miscreants have been sending threat emails for the past 1-2 years. Today, their audacity has reached such heights that hundreds of schools in Delhi have been threatened via emails. Immediate action is necessary. Hundreds of parents took to social media, sharing photos and videos from outside schools, depicting the chaos that ensued. Preeti Bhokar, a parent waiting for their ward outside DPS Noida, stated, This is the scariest experience as a young parent. There were threats and chaos everywhere. Noida-122 was not on the list. The school did not inform the family, causing panic among the people. Lack of communication heightened the panic. The Directorate of Education, in a post on X, urged all stakeholders to remain calm, saying, All our students and teachers are safe. All are requested not to panic... students were allowed to leave if parents had reached the school, the post read.

The New Indian Express 2 May 2024 8:38 am

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On May 2

Check latest petrol, and diesel prices in Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Noida, and Gurugram on May 2, 2023

News18 2 May 2024 7:54 am

JMD Noida win CPL cricket match

The Times of India 2 May 2024 4:53 am

Delhi bizman, his wife and son held in GST scam

The Times of India 2 May 2024 4:06 am

Girl (15) on scooter hit by truck, dies

The Times of India 2 May 2024 4:03 am

Bomb scare: students evacuated from 138 schools in Delhi, Noida

Fire tenders, bomb squads scrambled after principals get emails threatening to blow up schools; worried parents rush to pick up children; emails found to be hoax, meant to create panic: police; Special Cell probing all angles, including terror

The Hindu 2 May 2024 1:17 am

New York Life Insurance to buy 49 per cent stake in two commercial projects of Max Estates

New York Life Insurance Co. invests 388 crore for 49% stake in Max Estates' commercial projects in Delhi and Noida, expanding to all projects in Delhi-NCR. They now own 49% of Max Tower, Max House, and more.

The Economic Times 2 May 2024 12:00 am

Bogus Firms, Rs 10,000 Crore Transactions: Delhi Businessman Arrested In GST Scam

The Noida police on Wednesday arrested a Delhi-based businessman, his wife and son in connection with its probe into a multi-crore GST scam, officials said.

NDTV 1 May 2024 10:49 pm

Bomb threat to over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR sparks massive scare; Police probing terror angle

Bomb threat to over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR sparks massive scare; Police probing terror angle In a bomb scare of unprecedented scale, over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR received an identical threat email on Wednesday claiming that explosives had been planted on their premises, triggering massive evacuations and searches as panic-stricken parents rushed to pick up their children. ''Nothing objectionable'' was found during searches by authorities which later declared it a hoax. Officials said that the initial probe suspected a ''deeper conspiracy'' by a terror group during the Lok Sabha elections, adding that there is suspicion that the threat mail was sent by an ISIS module. The Delhi Police's anti-terror unit special cell has traced the domain of emails to Russia and it is suspected to have been formed with the help of the dark web - an encrypted online content that allows individuals to hide their identity and location from others. The National Investigation Agency may also take up the probe since the role of a terror group is suspected and the ''conspiracy'' angle may lead to a pan-India investigation, an official said. Law enforcement authorities went into a tizzy as police and fire services started receiving a flurry of calls from schools at 6 am on Wednesday. Delhi Public School (Mathura Road), DPS (Saket), Sanskriti School, Amity School (Saket), DAV (Model Town), DPS (Dwarka) and St. Mary School (Mayur Vihar) were among the education institutions that received the threat email on Wednesday. A senior Noida Police official told PTI that the email threat was received in seven schools in the satellite city. It was only an hour or so since parents had dropped off their children when they received messages from the school authorities informing them about an e-mail threatening the safety and security of the students. Parents rushed to pick up their children and school authorities scampered to bring the students to safety, moving them outside the buildings, while police personnel with sniffer dogs sanitised the premises. With over 130 schools receiving the bomb threat via email, Delhi Police faced a daunting task as it rushed its dog and bomb squads from one school to another and there was no time to be wasted. The city police went into an overdrive and the situation lasted till evening. Police said that the number of schools that received the threat may go up as they were compiling the list. According to a police officer, the email ID from which the threat was sent is 'sawariim@mail.ru'. Sawarim is an Arabic word extensively used by the terror outfit Islamic State (IS) in their propaganda videos over the past several years, the official said. ''Kill them wherever you meet and drive them out of the places from which they drove you. There are many explosive devices in the school...,'' reads the identical email sent to all schools. The officer said that the email also contained ''aayate (verses) of the holy Quran''. ''The main agenda of sending such threat emails in bulk is to create panic and wage a cyber war by some terror group,'' an officer, who did not wish to be named, said. A case has been registered under relevant sections of law for offences like conspiracy and threat by the Special Cell and a dedicated team formed to conduct the investigation, an official said. Security has been stepped up at all metro and railway stations, bus stands and markets in the national capital. Noida resident Monika Arora, whose son studies in Class 12 in DPS-Noida, said, ''My son had left for his extra classes at 6:30 am. Around 8 am, we received a message about a threat e-mail. ''The school authorities asked the parents whose children travel by private taxis to get them picked while those who come in school buses were being sent back.'' Rukesh Kumar, whose daughters study in two different schools in east Delhi, said students were evacuated by teachers. ''Some students climbed up trees saying they would be saved if there was an explosion. Some tried to hide in safe places,'' Kumar said. Several schools said they were able to carry out a swift evacuation of the students and staff, but dealing with the parents was a challenge. Some schools also said they plan to issue a circular for parents, outlining the standard operating procedure to guide them on how to react in adverse situations like these. ''We hold frequent evacuation drills to prepare students for situations like an earthquake or other natural calamities. So handling the students was not a problem as our children are trained on how to react during such situations. It was the parents who panicked and were difficult to manage,'' Sudha Acharya, principal, ITL Public School, said. The Gurugram Police also remained alert and police and bomb disposal teams visited various schools, including DPS schools in sectors 102 and 103, and conducted searches. No suspicious object was found anywhere, the police said. Several schools kept sending updates to the parents through messages on WhatsApp groups. Meanwhile, the Delhi government issued an advisory for schools, asking them to ensure that the e-mails received at their official e-mail addresses are checked timely. ''In view of the current situation wherein bomb threats were received by a few schools of Delhi in the early hours of the morning of 01.05.2024, it is advised that School Administrators/Managers /Heads of Government/Government Aided and Unaided Recognised Schools under the Directorate of Education, GNCT Delhi should ensure that emails/messages received on official email id of the school at any time of the day (before, during or after school hours) are checked timely,'' read the advisory issued by the Directorate of Education. Lt Governor VK Saxena said that Delhi Police has traced the origin of the threat emails. He assured that the culprits would be given strict punishment.

devdiscourse 1 May 2024 10:11 pm

Threatening email sends schools in Delhi-NCR in tizzy; turns out to be hoax

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Fear descended in almost all schools of Delhi and many in adjoining Noida and Ghaziabad on Wednesday after receipt of an email threatening a terror attack, which was later declared as a hoax by the police and the government. The email prompted disruption of studies, evacuation and massive searches in... The post Threatening email sends schools in Delhi-NCR in tizzy; turns out to be hoax first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

Central Chronicle 1 May 2024 9:56 pm

Delhi-NCR Schools Face Mass Bomb Threats, Turned Hoax

New Delhi: At least 100 schools in the Delhi-NCR area received identical bomb threats by email on Wednesday, triggering mass evacuations and large-scale searches as panicked parents rushed to pick up their children. The threat was declared a hoax as nothing objectionable was found during searches. The Union home ministry said the bomb threats turned out to be a hoax. The Delhi government has, meanwhile, issued an advisory to schools asking them to ensure that emails received at their official email addresses are checked timely. Police sources said the email the schools received had the same source, suspected to be sent from Russia, aimed at creating panic. They added it was also possible that culprits may have masked their identity using the DarkNet. The special cell anti-terror unit of the Delhi police will investigate the bomb threat. The case is being registered with the special cell and a dedicated team will be formed to conduct the investigation. The matter is related to national security. It needs a deeper probe, the official said. The police will also probe foreign involvement, including of the Islamic State. Some schools of Delhi received emails regarding bomb threats. The Delhi police has conducted thorough checks of all such schools as per protocol, the Delhi police said in a post on X. Nothing objectionable has been found. It appears that these calls seem to be a hoax. We request the public not to panic and maintain peace, it said. The police said the content of the email to every school was the same, adding that it was sent from a user with email id, sawariim@mail.Ru. Kill them wherever you meet and drive them out of the places from which they drove you. There are many explosive devices in the school... reads the identical email sent to all schools. The investigation so far has revealed that Sawariim (clashing of the swords) is an Arabic word, which has been used by the Islamic State since 2014 to spread Islamist propaganda. Thus, the police is investigating if there is a conspiracy of any organisation behind these threatening emails Sources claimed that a single IP address was used to send the email to all schools. The police received at least 131 PCR calls regarding the bomb while the Delhi Fire Service got over 109 calls from different schools. They started receiving calls about the bomb threat at 6 am, an officer said. An official said that DFS also received calls even after noon and firefighters are still on the ground. Multiple private schools in Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurgaon also received the bomb threat, but the local police dismissed them as a hoax. The bomb threat was received in 16 schools in Outer district, 24 private schools in East Delhi, 18 schools in South Delhi, 21 schools in West Delhi and 10 schools in Shahdara, four in Northeast Delhi and several schools in other areas too. Special CP (Crime) Ravinder Yadav said: These emails were received in several schools. Some hospitals also received these emails on Tuesday. Thorough checking was done Even if it was a hoax call, we cannot take chances. We will conduct an investigation. Earlier in the day, the Union home ministry said there was no need to panic as the threat appeared to be a hoax. It said the Delhi police and security agencies were taking all the necessary steps as per protocol, it said. The Delhi police said it has conducted a thorough check of all schools that received the bomb threat but found nothing. Delhi lieutenant-governor V.K. Saxena visited one school and said that the Delhi police has traced the origin of the threat emails. Delhi education minister Atishi said nothing was found in the schools and requested parents not to panic. We are in constant touch with the police and schools. Would request parents and citizens not to panic. The school authorities will be in touch with parents wherever needed, Atishi said in a post on X. Parents and guardians rushed to the schools to pick up their children. The school administrations made announcements on the microphone as parents rushed to collect their wards. Fire tenders, ambulances and lines of police vehicles were seen on standby outside the schools, while bomb detection teams and bomb disposal squads were conducting searches inside the schools.

Deccan Chronicle 1 May 2024 8:40 pm

FEATURE-Vote or work? Tough call for India's 'invisible' migrant workers

FEATURE-Vote or work? Tough call for India's 'invisible' migrant workers * Migrant workers skip voting to save wages, jobs * Migrants risk exclusion in policy-making * Remote voting mechanisms a must, urge campaigners By Annie Banerji NOIDA, India, May 1 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - To go back home in eastern India, cast his vote and spend time with his wife and three children would be ideal, said Shafiq Ansari, but he cannot afford to lose wages and so has to keep toiling under the sweltering summer sun near New Delhi. Ansari is far from alone. Many millions of migrant workers across India face a similar dilemma as voting takes place in the world's biggest election, with nearly 1 billion people eligible to vote until June 1. Results are due by June 4, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi predicted to win a rare third term. For those like Ansari, a road building labourer from Jharkhand state earning 600 rupees ($7) a day in the satellite city of Noida, the costs of voting are high - from leave without pay, threats of wage theft and job loss to lofty travel expenses, including the expected gifts for family members. If I could get free (train) tickets and paid leave, I would go. But since that is not happening, I will stay and hope for the best, said Ansari, 37. We are here out of compulsion. It is just for work ... because we could not find anything back home, he said, gesturing to about 30 of his fellow migrant labourers, who mostly hail from the impoverished eastern states of Jharkhand and neighbouring Bihar. All the men echoed Ansari, saying they would not go back to cast their votes this month as it would mean losing at least 4,000 rupees ($48) in two days' lost wages and travel costs. In Noida, they can earn as much as 24,000 rupees in a month. The Thomson Reuters Foundation spoke to another two dozen migrant workers in and around New Delhi, with only four saying they would go back to their home town to vote. Of those four, three said their towns were relatively close so it would only cost them a day's wage and a few hours' of travel time. While the number of internal migrants in India has not been updated in official figures for more than 10 years, experts say they could make up as much as 40% of the electorate. According to the latest available figures, albeit from 2011, India's then population of 1.21 billion people included 456 million internal migrants. Their number has likely increased by another 150 million, said S. Irudaya Rajan, chairman of the International Institute of Migration and Development think tank. Migrants are still invisible in our country's policies and programmes, Rajan said. He observed that neither the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nor its rivals had debated or discussed the COVID-19 migrants' crisis in their campaigns or rallies. An estimated 100 million migrants were among the worst hit by a strict lockdown in early 2020, which led to an exodus from cities. Many workers walked home, their adversity unfolding live on television and making global headlines. It can't be a memory lapse. This happened only four years ago, said Rajan. This just indicates that nobody is bothered about them. RURAL DISTRESS Rajan described most migrant workers as short-term, seasonal, distressed, illiterate and informal, making it difficult for them to organise and fight for their rights. He warned that without their say in elections, it could exacerbate their exploitation, and limit their bargaining power as they are left out of key decision making. The problem is that migrants are not treated as a vote bank despite their great contributions to the economy ... This needs to be fixed, he said, urging the creation of a ministry for migrant affairs. Internal migration is bound to intensify in the world's most populous nation as economic slowdown hits rural India, home to 60% of its 1.4 billion people, according to migration and economic experts. Many, especially those under 35, flock to the cities to take whatever jobs they can - becoming labourers, drivers or helpers in shops and homes - to tap into the country's spectacular economic growth and the prosperity of its urban areas. Benoy Peter, the executive director of the Centre for Migration and Inclusive Development in the coastal state of Kerala, warned that people engaged in farm-based jobs could face rising pressure from climate change, which hurts harvests and fuels debt, forcing them to migrate. He said that if there were enough well-paying jobs at home, most would not opt o be treated as second-class citizens in the urban centres of India. People can live with dignity, exercise their agency if they have decent-paying jobs at their native places. But that is going to be a remote dream, he said. In the last general election in 2019, more than 300 million people did not vote - migrant workers likely made up a huge proportion of those, according to government data. In the first and largest phase of this year's general election, voter turnout dipped by nearly four percentage points compared to 2019, according to data. M. Venkaiah Naidu from the BJP cautioned in an op-ed days after that voter apathy could automatically allow others to dictate the course of their lives. REMOTE VOTING? All the migrant workers said it was neither feasible to drop everything and go home to vote, nor possible to change their voting constituency to their place of work since most of them hop from place to place doing temporary jobs. India's election panel has been working on alternative voting mechanisms, including proxy voting, early voting at special centres and online voting. It has also considered remote polling stations that would mean migrant workers would not have to travel back to their home district to vote. But these methods have not been implemented due to administrative, legal and technological challenges, including ensuring secrecy of voting. The Election Commission of India did not respond to repeated requests for comment on voting solutions for migrant workers. Most, barring two migrant workers, said they would not vote online or via smartphone apps even if given the choice, citing chances of manipulation. I cannot trust (technology). My thumb needs to push that button, said Binita Ahirwar, a labourer at a Delhi-based cardboard box factory, referring to buttons on electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in India. Ahirwar, 32, said she was not going to go to her home state of Madhya Pradesh to vote over job loss fears. But not everyone is choosing to sit it out. For Kaju Nath, a building labourer in Noida, voting is a responsibility, and to fulfil it he said he had informed his boss in advance about taking a week off to travel some 1,100 kms (684 miles) to Bihar. I will lose about 10,000 rupees ... but at least I will vote for a better future. There are no industries, no factories, no jobs in my state, and I need to vote to change that, he said as he clapped cement dust off his hands. I have to do this for my children, so that by the time they grow up they can have jobs there. They should not have to do what I am doing. ($1 = 83.3303 Indian rupees)

devdiscourse 1 May 2024 5:32 pm

CtrlS Datacenter in Noida switches to solar for 60% of its power requirement

The 17-year-old company has 15 datacenters across eight key markets

The Hindu Businessline 1 May 2024 4:39 pm

Likely to be hoaxes, says Delhi Fire chief after over 80 schools receive bomb threats

Likely to be hoaxes, says Delhi Fire chief after over 80 schools receive bomb threats Director of Delhi Fire Services Atul Garg on Wednesday said that email bomb threats received by over 80 schools in the Delhi-NCR area today were most likely hoaxes. Many schools sent their students home after receiving the threat mails that triggered panic among parents. We have received more than 80 calls in Delhi only. There were calls about bomb threats, and we responded to all the calls and sent fire tenders to all the locations. But some schools have started sending their vehicles back. I believe all these calls are likely to turn out to be hoaxes, Garg said. Garg emphasized that it is critical to attend to every call, even if it might be a false alarm, as safety is the top priority. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it appeared to be a hoax threat and that there was no need to panic. Every call was attended; we can't take chances with any call. If we receive a call, we have to attend to it. So, we attended all the calls. Since I received the information around 8 AM, I immediately alerted all the stations, and all the officers in our stations are ready to move wherever required. We have postponed other work, Garg said. The Fire chief also appealed to the public to remain calm and assured them that the fire department is well-prepared to handle any emergency. There's no need to panic, he said. We are fully prepared. As some schools have already sent their vehicles back, I think these calls are all false and likely the work of miscreants attempting to create panic, Garg said. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena said that he had sought a detailed probe from the Delhi Police Commissioner. He had earlier visited a school in north Delhi after news of the bomb threat. Delhi Police's Special Cell has initiated an investigation but nothing suspicious has been found yet, said police officials. According to sources the initial investigation revealed that that the email address, used to send the threat mail to over 80 schools in Delhi-NCR had a Russian domain. However, the Police are yet to ascertain whether the email actually originated from Russia. The police is now tracking the IP address of the email address. Sources have told ANI that these kind of emails are usually send using a VPN connection to enable the sender to mask the original IP address. The Cyber team is confident of tracing the IP address. Sources in the investigation team also say that the Dark Web could have been used to send the threat mail. The Noida, Ghaziabad, and Delhi police are conducting a joint investigation to address the situation. As news of the threats spread, the Delhi Government's Directorate of Education issued a statement confirming that no dangerous devices or suspicious activity were found in any of the affected schools. Delhi Police PRO Suman Nalwa confirmed that nothing suspicious was found at any of the schools during investigation. Several schools have approached us that they have received an email regarding a bomb in their campus. Delhi Police has conducted search operations but nothing untoward has been found so far...It seems someone has done this to create panic...I just want to request the parents to not get panicked. We are conducting an investigation regarding the same, the Delhi Police PRO said. Ravinder Yadav, Special CP, Delhi Police Crime Branch, said, These emails were received in several schools. Some hospitals also received these emails yesterday. Thorough checking is going on. Bomb Disposal Squad, Dog Squad and fire tenders are present here...Even if it is a hoax call, we cannot take chances. We will conduct an investigation... All schools in Delhi-NCR to which threat emails have been sent have been closed as a precaution, and the children have been sent back. (ANI)

devdiscourse 1 May 2024 2:25 pm

Threat mail to Delhi schools sent using Russian domain, Cyber Police tracking IP address, location

Threat mail to Delhi schools sent using Russian domain, Cyber Police tracking IP address, location After over 80 schools across Delhi-NCR received a bomb threat via email on Wednesday morning the investigation agencies suspect that the email originated from a server located in Russia, sources said. Sources say a single IP address was used to send the email to all schools. The Cyber team of the Delhi Police has also joined the investigation. Sources say the initial investigation shows that the email address, used to send the threat mail to over 80 schools in Delhi-NCR, had a Russian domain. However, the Police are yet to ascertain whether the email actually originated from Russia. The police is now tracking the IP address of the email address. Sources have told ANI that these kind of emails are usually send using a VPN connection to enable the sender to mask the original IP address. The Cyber team is confident of tracing the IP address. Sources in the investigation team also say that the Dark Web could have been used to send the threat mail. In order to cover all flanks different teams of the Delhi Police are working on different aspects of the investigation. The Noida, Ghaziabad, and Delhi police are conducting a joint investigation to address the situation. As news of the threats spread, the Delhi Government's Directorate of Education issued a statement confirming that no dangerous devices or suspicious activity were found in any of the affected schools. Today, few schools of Delhi got hoax bomb calls/ mails. Nothing adverse/ questionable was found anywhere by Delhi Police. All our students and teachers are safe. All are requested not to panic. To relieve the parents, students were allowed to leave if parents had reached school, Delhi Government's Directorate of Education said in a post on X. Meanwhile, a Delhi police senior officials meeting going on in police headquarters. Special CPS along with joint CP and officer of the social media cell also present. Delhi Police PRO Suman Nalwa confirmed that nothing suspicious was found at any of the schools during investigation. Several schools have approached us that they have received an email regarding a bomb in their campus. Delhi Police has conducted search operations but nothing untoward has been found so far...It seems someone has done this to create panic...I just want to request the parents to not get panicked. We are conducting an investigation regarding the same, the Delhi Police PRO said. Meanwhile to prevent panic among parents and faculty and prompting frenetic searches, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an official statement earlier, saying that the email appeared to be a 'hoax'. Delhi Police's Special Cell has initiated an investigation into the bomb threats sent to several schools but nothing suspicious has been found yet, said police officials. Earlier, Delhi LG VK Saxena who is inspecting one of the schools that received the threat said that he had sought a detailed probe from the Delhi Police Commissioner. Spoke to the Police Commissioner and sought a detailed report into the bomb threats at schools in Delhi-NCR. Directed Delhi Police to carry out a thorough search in school premises, identify the culprits & ensure there are no lapses. I request the parents not to panic and co-operate with the administration in ensuring safety of schools and the children. The miscreants & culprits will not be spared. LG VK Saxena said. (ANI)

devdiscourse 1 May 2024 1:11 pm

Bomb Threats Shake Delhi-NCR Schools Updates: Nearly 100 Institutions on Alert

Bomb threats have put nearly 100 schools in Delhi-NCR on high alert. According to ANI, authorities are investigating the threats which were received via email on May 1. While the full list of affected schools hasn't been disclosed yet, some names have surfaced in media reports. Officials reassured the public, stating that thorough checks have been conducted at all schools, and nothing suspicious has been found. The Delhi Fire Services have launched an investigation into the matter. In response to the situation, Delhi LG VK Saxena urged parents to remain calm and cooperate with authorities to ensure the safety of schools and children. He assured that those responsible for the threats will face consequences. The following schools are known to be under threat: Amity School in Pushp Vihar Army Public School DPS International School BGS Vijnatham School in Dwarka Various DPS schools (Dwarka, East of Kailash, Knowledge Park 5, Noida, RK Puram, Sector 122, Vasant Vihar) G D Goenka in Dwarka Guru Harkrishan Public School in Delhi Mother Marys School in Mayur Vihar Salwan Public School in Delhi Sanskriti School in Chanakyapuri St. Thomas' Girls Senior Secondary School Breaking News! Bomb Threat Grips Delhi Schools

News Track 1 May 2024 1:11 pm

New York Life to acquire 49% stake in two commercial projects by Max Estates for Rs 388 crore

New York Life Insurance Co. has invested Rs 388 crore for a 49% equity stake in two commercial projects in Delhi and Noida by Max Estates' SPV. This makes New York Life a 49% partner in all commercial projects by Max Estates in Delhi-NCR. The two buildings are Max Tower in Noida and Max House in Okhla, with a total leasable area of around 600,000 sq ft. Max Towers and Max House are operational commercial real estate projects in Noida and Delhi. Max Estates will hold 51% in the two SPVs after the transactions.

The Economic Times 1 May 2024 1:01 pm

Bomb Threat In More Than 60 Delhi-NCR Schools Creates Panic

Bomb threats in multiple Delhi-Noida schools. Delhi Police conducted searches, however, nothing has been found yet.

News18 1 May 2024 1:00 pm

Confirmed: Bomb threat mails to Delhi-NCR schools originated from Russia

Email bomb threats to Delhi-NCR schools, traced to Russia via mail.ru, create chaos in 60 schools, causing panic and disrupting school hours.

The Times of India 1 May 2024 12:30 pm

Bomb threat at Delhi-NCR schools: Here's what we know so far

Several Delhi-NCR schools faced bomb threats via email, triggering evacuations. 50 schools, including Mother Marys, were targeted. Police are currently searching the premises for any potential threats.

The Times of India 1 May 2024 11:32 am

Live Updates: Bomb Threats At Delhi Schools, Classes Suspended, Children Sent Home

Panic gripped schools in the national capital and adjoining Noida after several of them received bomb threats this morning. All schools have been evacuated after local police were informed about the emails, Delhi Police officials said.

NDTV 1 May 2024 11:15 am

Live Updates: Bomb Threats At Delhi Schools, Children Sent Home

Panic gripped schools in the national capital and adjoining Noida after several of them received bomb threats this morning. All schools have been evacuated after local police were informed about the emails, Delhi Police officials said.

NDTV 1 May 2024 11:15 am

'Fire of Jihad in our hearts:' Here is what was mentioned in the bomb threat email received by over 50 schools in Delhi-NCR

Schools in Delhi-Noida face bomb threats via email, leading to evacuations and student returns. Threatening mails use scary language like 'Fire of Jihad.' Investigation reveals pattern of mail distribution, prompting police action.

The Economic Times 1 May 2024 11:14 am

'Fire of Jihad in our hearts:' Here is what was mentioned in the bomb threat email received by over 50 schools in Delhi-NCR

Schools in Delhi-Noida face bomb threats via email, leading to evacuations and student returns. Threatening mails use scary language like 'Fire of Jihad.' Investigation reveals pattern of mail distribution, prompting police action.

The Economic Times 1 May 2024 11:14 am

Bomb Threat Shuts Over 60 Delhi Schools Early, Nothing Found In Searches

Several schools in Delhi and Noida have been evacuated after receiving a bomb threat via email. Police officials are on the site conducting thorough search operations.The search teams haven't found anything suspicious yet.

NDTV 1 May 2024 11:11 am

Multiple schools in Delhi, Noida receive bomb threat

Multiple schools in Delhi Noida receive bomb threat

India Today 1 May 2024 11:05 am

Multiple schools across Delhi-NCR receive bomb threats, searches underway

New Delhi / Noida: Panic gripped schools in the national capital and adjoining Noida after six of them received bomb threats here on Wednesday morning, police officials said. Mother Mary School at Mayur Vihar, Delhi Public School at Dwarka, Sanskriti School in Chanakyapuri, Delhi Public School at Vasant Kunj, Amity School in Saket and Delhi Public School (DPS) in Noida Sector 30 have received bomb threats via email, they said. All schools have been evacuated after local police was informed about the emails, Delhi Police officials said. Bomb detection team, bomb disposal squad and officials of fire brigade have been rushed to the schools in Delhi and a search operation is underway, a police officer said. Noida Police said that classes have been suspended in DPS, Noida and police force has been deployed. Taking immediate cognizance of the information, checking is being done around the school by the police force. Other necessary measures are also being taken, the Noida Police said in a brief statement. More schools are said to have received a similar threat mail and it is suspected that one person was behind it all, an officer said. Security agencies, including Delhi Police Special Cell, are looking to find the source of the email.

Deccan Chronicle 1 May 2024 10:52 am

DPS Dwarka, DPS Noida, Sanskriti School, Mother Mary's School: Several Delhi-NCR schools receive bomb threats, children evacuated

Several schools across the national capital city and bordering areas received bomb threats,prompting urgent evacuations and heightened security measures on Wednesday morning.

Business Today 1 May 2024 10:40 am

5 Delhi Schools Receive Bomb Threats, Bomb Squads Rushed, Students Sent Home

New Delhi: Several schools in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning received bomb threats via email. The schools have started sending students back home as a precautionary measure. List of schools that received the bomb threat Delhi Public School (Dwarka) Sanskriti School Mother Marys School, Mayur Vihar, east Delhi Delhi Public School (Noida) Delhi Public School (RK [] The post 5 Delhi Schools Receive Bomb Threats, Bomb Squads Rushed, Students Sent Home appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Pragativadi 1 May 2024 10:30 am

3 schools evacuated after receiving bomb threats in Gautam Buddh Nagar

Three Noida schools evacuated due to email bomb threats. DPS Noida, Sector 30, 122 affected. Parents warned at 8.30am. Commuters' cooperation sought. DPS Knowledge Park 5 also impacted, precautionary measures taken.

The Times of India 1 May 2024 10:30 am

5 schools in Delhi, 1 in Noida get bomb threats

All five schools have been evacuated after local police were informed about the emails, they added.

Rediff 1 May 2024 10:27 am

From DPS Dwarka to Amity, multiple Delhi-NCR schools get bomb threats. Check full list here

Bomb threats led to panic in Delhi and Noida schools. Evacuation and search operations ongoing with bomb detection teams, disposal squads, and fire brigade. Various schools affected by the threats.

The Economic Times 1 May 2024 10:25 am

5 schools in Delhi, 1 in Noida receive bomb threats, searches underway

5 schools in Delhi, 1 in Noida receive bomb threats, searches underway Panic gripped schools in the national capital and adjoining Noida after six of them received bomb threats here on Wednesday morning, police officials said. Mother Mary School at Mayur Vihar, Delhi Public School at Dwarka, Sanskriti School in Chanakyapuri, Delhi Public School at Vasant Kunj, Amity School in Saket and Delhi Public School (DPS) in Noida Sector 30 have received bomb threats via email, they said. All schools have been evacuated after local police was informed about the emails, Delhi Police officials said. Bomb detection team, bomb disposal squad and officials of fire brigade have been rushed to the schools in Delhi and a search operation is underway, a police officer said. Noida Police said that classes have been suspended in DPS, Noida and police force has been deployed. ''Taking immediate cognizance of the information, checking is being done around the school by the police force. Other necessary measures are also being taken,'' the Noida Police said in a brief statement. More schools are said to have received a similar threat mail and it is suspected that one person was behind it all, an officer said. Security agencies, including Delhi Police Special Cell, are looking to find the source of the email.

devdiscourse 1 May 2024 10:11 am

Origin of hoax mail traced, says Delhi L-G says after nearly 100 schools shut over bomb threat

NEW DELHI/NOIDA: The Union Home Ministry and Delhi Police on Wednesday termed the bomb threat to schools in the city and adjoining areas as a hoax, and asked people not to panic. Police and security agencies are taking necessary steps as per protocol, the ministry said. Lt Governor VK Saxena said that Delhi Police has traced the origin of the bomb threat emails that were sent to multiple schools in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, and assured that the culprits will be given strict punishment. Delhi Police has found out from where these emails are coming. Investigation is going on. I would just say that the culprits will not be spared and strict punishment will be given for disrupting peace and harmony, he said. There is no need to panic. Mails appears to be hoax. Delhi Police and security agencies are taking necessary steps as per protocol, a home ministry official said. Panic gripped schools in the national capital and adjoining Noida after 100 of them received bomb threats through emails in the morning. All schools have been evacuated after local police were informed about the emails. Some schools of Delhi received E-mails regarding bomb threats. Delhi Police has conducted thorough check of all such schools as per protocol. Nothing objectionable has been found. It appears that these calls seem to be hoax. We request the public not to panic and maintain peace. Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) May 1, 2024 Mother Mary School at Mayur Vihar, Delhi Public School at Dwarka, Sanskriti School in Chanakyapuri, Delhi Public School at Vasant Kunj, Amity School in Saket and Delhi Public School (DPS) in Noida Sector 30 had received the threat. According to the police, bomb detection team, bomb disposal squad and officials of fire brigade were rushed to the schools in Delhi and a search operation began promptly. Noida Police said that classes have been suspended in DPS, Noida and police force has been deployed. Taking immediate cognizance of the information, checking is being done around the school by the police force. Other necessary measures are also being taken, the Noida Police said in a brief statement. More schools are said to have received a similar threat mail and it is suspected that one person was behind it all, an officer said. Security agencies, including Delhi Police Special Cell, are looking to find the source of the email.

The New Indian Express 1 May 2024 9:39 am

Samples from two eateries to be tested

The Times of India 1 May 2024 8:17 am

Part of Noida flyover to be closed for repairs for 2 weeks

Noida Authority and traffic police restrict Noida elevated road for resurfacing from Sector 60 to 31. Barricades in place for two weeks. Commuters redirected to Maharaja Agrasen road. DCP Anil Kumar Yadav oversees traffic management.

The Times of India 1 May 2024 8:11 am

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On May 1

Check latest petrol, and diesel prices in Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Noida, and Gurugram on May 1, 2023

News18 1 May 2024 8:00 am

Kondliborder village where farmers protest crippled normal life

NEW DELHI: Panic gripped Delhis border area Kondli earlier this year when farmers of Punjab announced a protest march to the national capital over unmet promises by the Centre. To halt the march, a thick layer of security was put in place in Kondli, its roads barricaded and routes diverted, leading to the crippling of normal life. Several residents say they now suffer from the geographical location of their assemblyDelhi-UP border. Kondli is a village on the outskirts of the Trans-Yamuna region of Delhi. It is situated near the UP border and is very well connected to Noida and Ghaziabad. Its residents have been complaining of issues like robbery, womens safety, drug abuse, sanitation, pending regularisation of the colonies and infrequent supply of water. It doesnt matter which party comes or whichever candidate wins from our assembly, as things have never changed here. The basic amenities like infrastructure, water, sanitation, and sewerage are in bad shape, as well as the law and order problem, one of the residents, Shailendra Singh, said. Demography Owing to the multilingual composition of the population, Kondli resembles a metropolis with people of diverse tongues. Besides Kondli, the assembly also includes New Kondli, a resettlement colony that came into existence after 1990. It lies adjacent to Mayur Vihar Phase - 3, Noida sector-11 and Vasundhra Enclave. In the 2020 elections, there were 1,91,203 eligible electors, of which 1,03,863 were male, 87,328 were female and 12 voters of the third gender. In the last seven major elections, AAP has won three times, BJP led the elections twice, and Congress also twice. Kondli recently came into the limelight when Chief Minister Arvind Kejiwals wife Sunita, on April 27, held her maiden poll roadshow here in support of the AAPs East Delhi candidate, Kuldeep Kumar. The BJP has fielded Harsh Malhotra, the general secretary of Delhi-BJP unit.The Lok Sabha polls will be held in delhi on May 25 with counting on June 4.

The New Indian Express 1 May 2024 7:50 am

US automation firm to establish unit in Chennai's Oragadam: Industries Minister TRB Rajaa

CHENNAI: American industrial automation giant Rockwell Automation is set to expand its manufacturing footprint with a new facility in Oragadam in Chennai, further solidifying Tamil Nadus position as an emerging global advanced manufacturing hub, according to Industries Minister TRB Rajaa. This is just the beginning of a stream of new advanced technology investments Tamil Nadu is going to witness in the advanced manufacturing sector in the coming years, the minister said. The 98,000 square-foot facility will be located in the same industrial park as Rockwells CUBIC manufacturing facility to help maximise supply chain resilience and create additional career opportunities for employees, said Rockwell in a release. The investment in the new facility was not disclosed. We selected this location because we can create synergies with our existing CUBIC facility and increase agility and productivity in the region, said Dilip Sawhney, managing director - India, Rockwell Automation. Were excited about building our presence in India, optimising our manufacturing on a global scale, and enhancing the future of industrial operations in this growing market, he added. The facility in Chennai is expected to open in the first half of 2025 and will employ about 230 workers by the end of the year, Rockwell Automation said. The strategic expansion was catalysed during interactions at the TN Pavilion at Davos in January 2024, where we met with Rockwell Automation CEO, Blake Moret, to pitch the integral role Tamil Nadu can play in shaping the future of industrial automation, Rajaa said. Expected to open in the first half of 2025, this state-of-the-art factory will drive forward our commitment to generating high-quality employment opportunities for our youth, Rajaa said. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 29,000 people across 100 countries. The company helps manufacturing and industrial sectors digitise with hardware and software. Rockwell started India operations in 1983 as Allen-Bradley Control and has one manufacturing unit in Noida and its research and development and software development centres in Bengaluru and Pune. The company has over 4000 employees in India and has doubled headcount since 2021. Meanwhile, Chennai will be hosting the inaugural Automation Road Show which will unveil future trends in automation technology on May 3 at Chennai Trade Centre. The expo will showcase a diverse array of exhibits, including recent innovations driving automation across multiple industries. From robotics and artificial intelligence to industry-specific applications, it will provide invaluable insights into the transformative potential of automation technology.

The New Indian Express 1 May 2024 7:44 am

2 fall ill; McDonalds cheese, Theobroma cake put to test

The Times of India 1 May 2024 4:10 am

Couple out for morning walk injured in hit-&-run

The Times of India 1 May 2024 4:04 am

Covid Vaccine: Danger of 'TTS' from Covishield vaccine, know what is this problem - how to identify it?

COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer AstraZeneca has acknowledged that in rare cases the vaccine may cause side effects in some people, leading to an increased risk of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS). Since this news came out, many types of fear have been seen in the minds of people. Especially those who have taken the Covishield vaccine are worried whether this vaccine will increase their risk of heart attack or brain stroke. AstraZeneca has admitted in a British court that in rare circumstances these vaccines can increase the risk of 'TTS' disorder which causes blood clots in the body. It is noteworthy that most of the people in India have received AstraZeneca's Covishield vaccine. In such a situation, the question is, what is the problem of 'TTS', and is the risk of heart attack or stroke increased in those who have been vaccinated? Let us understand. Has the risk of heart attack increased in people with Covishield? Talking to Amar Ujala about the side effects of the Covishield vaccine, Dr. Vikas Kumar, Neuro and Spine Surgeon at RIMS Ranchi says that people do not need to worry about this report. The effect of the vaccine starts reducing in the body after a few months and even for people who have taken the booster dose, more than one and a half years have passed, in such a situation there is no need to be afraid and worried. Shrey Srivastava, doctor of internal medicine at Noida-based hospital, says that the company says that the side effects of the vaccine can occur in rare situations, so not all people need to be at risk. The side effects of medicines and vaccines are seen immediately. There may be a one to two percent risk of side effects in any type of vaccine. The problem of 'TTS' caused by Covishield can also be similar. Know about Thrombosis and Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Thrombosis and thrombocytopenia syndrome is considered a rare complication associated with COVID-19 vaccines. Doctors use the term hrombosis to describe the formation of a blood clot, which can block a blood vessel. Sometimes it can also obstruct blood flow in some parts of the body. Thrombocytopenia occurs when a person's platelet count decreases. Platelets are important components of blood that help in immune responses. What are the symptoms of 'TTS'? Doctors say, many types of problems can occur due to TTS, in which in some situations, emergency medical help may be required. Persistent chest pain or headache. Problem of nausea and vomiting. Due to the formation of clots, blood flow in the heart may be reduced due to which you may face many problems. Due to clots, blood flow in the brain can also be reduced, which can also lead to the risk of brain stroke. (PC: ISTOCK)

Kalam Times 30 Apr 2024 8:39 pm

Two Fall Sick After Eating Food From McDonald's And Theobroma In Noida, Probe On

The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) officials are investigating outlets of McDonald's and Theobroma bakery in Noida.

NDTV 30 Apr 2024 6:25 pm

Noida girls' catfight video goes viral: They are punching, slapping, pulling each other's hair

Obsession with Instagram Reels in Noida led to physical confrontations among four girls at Biodiversity Park. Video posted by X user on Saturday shows police officers not intervening. Viewers' humorous responses flooded the comment section.

The Times of India 30 Apr 2024 1:10 pm

Two Fall Sick After Consuming Food From McDonald's, Theobroma In Noida; Probe On

A team of the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA), Gautam Buddh Nagar took immediate action and collected food samples from McDonald's at Noida Sector 18 and Theobroma bakery in Noida Sector 104

News18 30 Apr 2024 12:11 pm

2 Consumers Allege Falling Sick After Consuming Food From Noida's McDonald's, Theobroma; FDA Collects Samples

The complaints were lodged with the Food Safety Connect portal of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) againstNoida's McDonald's and Theobroma.

Zee News 30 Apr 2024 11:23 am

Bengaluru sees highest increase in rental yields

NEW DELHI: Among the top metro cities, IT-dominated Bengaluru had the highest rental yields at 4.45% in the first quarter of CY24 (Jan-Mar). Mumbai came next with 4.15% in the same quarter, followed by Gurugram at 4.1%, showed real estate consultancy firm Anarock data. The data showed rental values in Bengalurus key areas have been rising inexorably after IT companies return to office call. The citys rental yield in pre-Covid 2019 stood at 3.6%, which amounts to a growth of 24% in this period. Mumbais rental yield was 3.5% in 2019 and Gurugram was at 3.5%. Residential rental yields in India had chronically stagnated before the Covid-19 pandemic, with the national average at just 3% for many years, says Santhosh Kumar, vice-Chairman ANAROCK Group. With post-pandemic rental demand soaring after offices resumed, rental yields are heading north too. IT-dominated cities including Bengaluru, Gurugram, Pune, Noida, and MMR have seen major upticks in rental values, and therefore yields. In the prominent localities of the top 7 cities, there has been an average jump of 4-9% in residential rents in Q1, 2024. Considering that the typical annual rise is 5-10%, this is significant and while it bodes well for landlords, it signifies a worrisome element of cost of living inflation for tenants. The data showed that in Sarjapur Road (Bluru), the average monthly rent in Q4, 2023, stood at Rs 31,600 for a standard 2 BHK flat of 1,000 sq. ft. In Q1, 2024, it went up to Rs 34,000 month. Whitefield saw average monthly rents going up from Rs 30,200 in Q4, 2023, to Rs 32,500 in Q1 2024, an 8% jump.

The New Indian Express 30 Apr 2024 10:33 am

Two in Noida fall ill after eating McDonald's burger, Theobroma bakery cake

FDA officials collected samples from McDonald's and Theobroma in Noida following consumer complaints of illness. Items like palm oil, cheese, mayonnaise, and pineapple cake were taken for investigation. Further actions await the report's findings.

The Times of India 30 Apr 2024 9:07 am

2 ill after eating at Noida's McDonald's, Theobroma, action initiated

ill after eating at Noidas McDonalds Theobroma action initiated

India Today 30 Apr 2024 8:49 am

Customers Fall Ill After Having Food From Noida's McDonald's, Theobroma, Probe On

The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) officials collected samples from an outlet of McDonald's in Noida Sector 18 and Theobroma bakery in Sector 104 following a complaint by a consumer who fell sick allegedly after consuming food.

NDTV 30 Apr 2024 6:51 am

Police ask for 7-day remand to question Kana again

The Times of India 30 Apr 2024 4:12 am

Six get life term for SP workers murder in 2019

The Times of India 30 Apr 2024 4:08 am

Application deadline for GBU extended till May 26

The Times of India 30 Apr 2024 4:07 am

Road inside wetland? Greens see red

The Times of India 30 Apr 2024 4:04 am

Better power supply? Not quite likely before June

The Times of India 30 Apr 2024 4:03 am

Rental Yields In Gurugram And Noida Surge To 4.1% And 3.7% Respectively: Anarock Report

Anarock report shows rental yields in Gurugram and Noida surge to 4.1% and 3.7% respectively.

Bloomberg Quint 29 Apr 2024 8:11 pm