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India Gazette
2 days ago
- India Gazette
Gujarat Police arrests social media influencer for allegedly honeytrapping builder
ANI 19 Jun 2025, 10:37 GMT+10 Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 19 (ANI): Gujarat Police arrested social media influencer Kirti Patel, with a following of more than one million followers on Instagram, who had been absconding for over 10 months after allegedly honeytrapping a builder. Alok Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone-1, Surat, stated that an FIR had been registered for honey-trapping against Kirti Patel and five other accused, out of which four had been arrested. He further stated that the accused influencer had been arrested based on the warrant produced before the court, and added that Patel had demanded a ransom of Rs 2 crore from a builder. 'In June 2024, an FIR was registered for honey-trapping, and 5 accused were there, 4 were arrested while Kirti Patel was on the run for the last 10 months. We had arrested her based on the warrant issued by the court and produced her before the court. She has demanded a ransom of 2 crores from a builder,' Kumar told ANI. The investigation is ongoing and further details are awaited. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
YEIDA nod for golf course, gymkhana near airport
Noida: Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), in its 85th board meeting on Wednesday, approved several significant infrastructure and housing projects near the upcoming Noida International Airport, utilising land marked as 'recreational greens' in the 2041 master plan. The meeting, chaired by principal secretary MSME & export promotion, infrastructure & industrial development and YEIDA chairman Alok Kumar, gave approval to a housing scheme for the economically weaker sections (EWS) and the development of a new police station and two fire stations, as well as large-scale recreational hubs and industrial planning. YEIDA CEO Arun Veer Singh said the housing plan was designed keeping in mind the influx of workers that will accompany the operation of the Noida International Airport and surrounding industrial zones. "We have decided to allot 30,000 residential plots, each measuring 30 square metres, for people in the EWS category with an annual income of less than Rs 3 lakh. This will ensure that workers have housing facilities close to their workplaces and will help curb illegal encroachment," he said. In the first phase, 4,268 plots will be launched in Sectors 17, 18, and 20. To address law enforcement needs around the upcoming airport, the board approved the development of a new police station on a 1,000 sqm plot with 60% ground coverage and a 24-metre permissible height under FAR 2.5 norms. Additionally, two fire stations will be constructed on 7,485 sqm plots each in Sectors 18 and 32. Fire department has been allotted land at a token rate of Rs 1 per sqm. YEIDA also, gave approval to the development of recreational zones in Sector 22F and Sector 23B, which will be integrated into the broader green belt of the region. Proposed facilities include a golf course, Gymkhana Club, and Yamuna Haat, along with large-scale attractions such as Kingdom of Dreams, Olympic Village, Aviation Museum, Oxford Golf Course, etc. The board granted approval for these recreational projects, directing officials to draft terms and conditions for public-private partnership (PPP) implementation.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
YEIDA to approve key projects to fast-track growth in Greater Noida and Jewar
Lucknow: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has cleared key proposals aimed at accelerating development and attracting investments in the Greater Noida and Jewar region. At the 85th board meeting held on Wednesday, 54 projects were cleared for implementation over the next 15 years, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for the development of Greater Noida and the entire YEIDA-authorised area. The meeting was chaired by YEIDA chairman Alok Kumar and attended by CEO Dr Arunvir Singh, along with several senior officials and board members. The proposals included crucial decisions related to security, tourism, industrial investment, power supply, rural development, and land allocation. These decisions are considered pivotal for giving a new direction to development in the Yamuna region and are aligned with the objectives of Master Plan-2041. Notably, 1,149 revenue villages from Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Hathras, Mathura, and Agra fall under the YEIDA-authorised area. Gautam Budh Nagar and Bulandshahr are covered under Master Plan-2041, while the remaining four districts are classified as Phase-2 in the authority's notified area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The board approved the construction of a new police station on 1,000 square metres of land in the Noida International Airport area to strengthen regional security. Plans to develop tourist attractions such as a golf course, gymkhana club, and Yamuna Haat in the recreational green zones of Sectors 22F and 23B were also approved. Additionally, major projects including Kingdom of Dreams, an Olympic Village, theme parks, an aviation museum, Oxford Golf Resort, Delhi Haat, Cubbon Park, and Delhi Gymkhana Club were proposed to be developed under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, with a focus on finalising guidelines for their implementation. YEIDA also plans to relaunch its highly successful One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme from July 1 to August 31, 2025, which previously generated over Rs 551 crore. The move aims to offer defaulters a chance to clear dues. Residential, public, institutional, and essential commercial activities have also been planned within a 200-metre radius of rural settlements. The board approved the establishment of an Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) in Sector 10, with the support of the central govt. A total of 200 acres of land has been earmarked for this purpose. Special facilities such as data centres, hostels, and skill development centres will be developed to attract international companies. Additionally, approximately 7,485 square metres of land has been identified for the establishment of fire stations in sectors 18 and 32.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Net zero needs green corridors, local tech, and R&D push, says top govt and industry leaders
New Delhi: India must scale up its nuclear energy capacity to 100 GW by 2047 to stay on track with its net zero targets, former power secretary Alok Kumar said at the ET India Net Zero Forum 2025. He flagged a mismatch between solar power generation and evening demand as a major challenge in aligning the country's energy transition pathway. 'India's big challenge is aligning our demand with our resources — we're headed for a solar-led future, but we generate power during the day and consume it in the evening. That's the gap we need to bridge,' said Kumar. He added that achieving 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 and 250 GW by 2070 would help India stay on track, else the country may need to fall back on carbon capture and green ammonia to run coal plants in a limited way. NHPC Chairman and Managing Director Raj Kumar Chaudhary said that while renewable energy capacity of 500 GW by 2030 is achievable, unpredictability of generation from solar and wind power poses a risk to grid stability. 'Unpredictability of energy generation via wind, solar energy is a challenge and requires ensuring grid stability as well as generation of more energy from hydrogen and biomass sources,' he said. Chaudhary added that green energy corridors are being developed to transmit solar power from high-potential zones like Ladakh to demand centres. 'The government is building green energy corridors. To enable this, 50 GW of renewable bids are planned each year till 2028,' he said. NHPC currently has 8,193 MW of green capacity in operation, 9,843 MW under construction and 9,030 MW in survey stage. The pipeline includes pumped storage projects in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and other states. He also highlighted India's plans to develop hydro projects in Nepal and Bhutan. Referring to concerns around environmental impact , Chaudhary said hydropower development contributes to vegetation growth. 'Hydro projects are often seen as reducing forest cover, but they actually help increase it. We undertake large-scale afforestation, often doubling the area used,' he said. UN Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sharp said global deforestation continues at a pace of 10 million hectares a year. 'If this continues, by 2030 we'll need two Earths to meet our consumption needs,' he said. He noted that India, with one-sixth of humanity, has emerged as a key force in climate action , and is now the third-largest electricity generator globally. NABARD Chairman Shaji KV said India's rural population remains vulnerable to climate change. 'India's rural population, which consumes one-fifth of energy produced, is vulnerable to climate change which is impacting production from gross crop area,' he said. He said farm productivity in India lags 30 per cent behind the global average and that concessional finance and non-market-based solutions are required. 'We can't burden low-income farmers with the cost of net zero—solutions must be concessional, not just market-based,' Shaji said. He added that with 75 per cent of India's infrastructure yet to be built, it is critical that future development is climate-resilient. Godrej Industries Managing Director Nadir Godrej said employee involvement helped the group cut costs while meeting sustainability targets. 'We've made strong progress on Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Scope 3 is a challenge, but with supplier collaboration, we're confident of tackling that too,' he said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Welfare officer axed over Rahul's visit to SC/ST hostel
Darbhanga: The suspension of district welfare officer (DWO) Alok Kumar following Congress MP Rahul Gandhi 's alleged unauthorised visit to the Ambedkar Kalyan Chhatravas (AKC) hostel in Darbhanga on May 15 has sparked controversy. Gandhi was scheduled to address a gathering at the local town hall, for which official permission had been granted, but instead proceeded to the hostel with a large number of party workers. Kumar's suspension was communicated on Saturday through a letter issued by Vivek Sehra, secretary of the state SC/ST welfare department. According to sources, the local Congress unit had initially sought permission on May 13 to hold Gandhi's event at the AKC hostel. DWO Kumar rejected the request and forwarded the matter to the state SC/ST welfare department. However, no directive was received in response. Subsequently, the Congress unit secured permission to hold the event at the town hall, making the necessary payment to the Darbhanga Municipal Corporation. Despite this, Gandhi, upon arrival on May 15, bypassed the approved venue and moved to the hostel instead, accompanied by a large crowd of supporters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Curiously, the dilapidated road leading to the AKC was repaired overnight in anticipation of his visit. Senior district officials were also present during the late-night roadworks. On the morning of the visit, a DSP arrived at the hostel and found himself in a difficult situation due to the large gathering. He recommended deploying additional forces, but no reinforcements were sent. Gandhi proceeded to enter the hostel, interacted with inmates and addressed the crowd of party workers. When contacted, suspended DWO Alok Kumar said, "I have been axed for no fault of mine. I rejected the request and sent the matter to the state department within 20 minutes. The district administration, without consulting me, renovated the road, which locals had been requesting for a long time but was never done." Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
