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Bulandshahr, UP: In the infamous Syana violence case, the High Court on Tuesday granted bail to 32 accused. The violence, which occurred on December 3, 2018, in Chingrawathi, resulted in the killing of Inspector Subodh Kumar, the then in-charge of Syana Police Station, along with another young man. Background of the Case The Syana violence saw widespread arson and rioting. Following the incident, 44 individuals were arrested and sent to jail. During the court proceedings, some of the accused passed away. Notably, district panchayat member Yogesh Raj and former Nishaj Party leader Shikhar Agrawal were also implicated in the case. Historic Verdict in August 2025 On August 2, 2025, the Bulandshahr court had pronounced a landmark judgment, sentencing five accused to life imprisonme...

Greater Noida: The District Consumer Commission of Greater Noida has directed the Media Village Co-operative Housing Society Limited to hand over a villa to applicant Raju Sharma within 60 days, resolving a dispute over delayed possession and extra charges. Case BackgroundRaju Sharma, a resident of Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, had applied for a villa in the society and paid ₹27.90 lakh out of the total agreed price of ₹28.53 lakh. Despite this, possession was not granted. Later, the society claimed that Sharma owed an additional amount—first ₹63,195, later increased to ₹2.30 lakh. Sharma filed a complaint with the Consumer Commission citing incomplete construction and the society’s demand for extra charges beyond the agreed price. During the hearing, the society argued that after adding s...

Ghaziabad: A tragic accident on National Highway-9 in Ghaziabad has claimed the lives of three minors. The incident occurred in the Vijaynagar police station area, where a high-speed bike collided with a truck, resulting in the instant death of all three youths. Authorities at the scene confirmed that the bike was reportedly moving at a very high speed at the time of the collision. Dial 112 emergency responders rushed to the site and transported the victims’ bodies for post-mortem examination. Police are actively investigating the incident and are currently searching for the truck driver involved. Further updates on the case are awaited.

Lucknow: Homebuyers and landowners in Uttar Pradesh have a new reason to take note—property circle rates will now be determined based on the location of the land. Plots closer to main roads will carry higher rates, while those farther away will be priced lower. The Stamp and Registration Department has implemented a uniform standard for calculating circle rates across the state, making the process more transparent and reflective of actual land utility. End of Old SystemEarlier, circle rates were divided into 14 categories, with interpretations varying from district to district. The new system simplifies this to 15 universal categories, which will be applicable across all districts. A software tool is also being developed so citizens can easily calculate their property value online by en...