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TopicGhaziabad

Topic: Ghaziabad

Delhi cops crack triple murder. ‘Tantrik’ out on bail fed trio poisoned laddoos in name of prasad

The accused, who ran ‘tantrik center’ in Ghaziabad’s Loni, lured victims on pretext of perming rituals to bring ‘dhan varsha’ (flow of money), said Delhi Police.

Ghaziabad suicides show social media is the new opium. India’s policy must curb it

Indian children who have access to smartphones use them primarily for entertainment, such as watching movies or using social media, rather than for education. Is this the right use of 'Digital India'?

K-pop is on trial after Ghaziabad sisters’ deaths. Probe hints it was their only escape

What began as a local tragedy spiralled into a national debate about Korean content, its growing popularity among young people in India, and whether it had pushed the sisters over the edge.

Gamers deny link between Ghaziabad suicides & skill gaming. ‘Parental monitoring needed’

Korean developers gave Indian audiences what they wanted and needed. Unlike many Western titles, Korean games focus heavily on mobile, said Biren Sharma, a gaming content creator.

Manipur to Ghaziabad — why Indians are drawn to K-pop

The recent deaths of the three sisters in Ghaziabad point to an acute obsession with Korea and Korean culture prevalent in Indian society.

Lonely & out of school, K-pop became their world. Ghaziabad suicide sisters feared ‘marrying Indian men’

In statements to police, family said none of the five children in the house were attending school. The eldest could not clear her Class 4 exams but that was before COVID-19 pandemic.

Three sisters jump to death in Ghaziabad, online gaming addiction under probe

The girls, aged 12, 14 and 16 years, died on the spot after jumping from the residential tower in Bharat City society around 2 a.m. Wednesday, Shalimar Garden ACP says.

2.89 cr names struck off electoral roll in UP draft SIR; highest deletions in Lucknow, Ghaziabad

Final electoral roll is to be published on 6 March, with deletions proposed in draft roll subject to change, based on people’s representations, objections, and scrutiny by EC.

HC says 2nd FIR can be registered in a case with common background. ‘Test of sameness’ key to order

Two cases involve distinct offences, says Allahabad High Court, dismissing a plea by four men accused of cheating and forgery.

Cut out the nimbu mirchi, here’s the real story of Delhi’s flying Thar

In a freak accident, a Mahindra Thar fell out the first floor display window of an East Delhi car showroom and on to the pavement below, creating a frenzy on social media.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.