The Latest Breaking News from Meerut

Meerut blue drum murder case: Muskan, boyfriend Sahil convicted for killing husband Saurabh Rajput

According to prosecution details, Muskan, in collusion with her partner Sahil, hatched a criminal conspiracy to murder Saurabh Rajput. Following the killing, the duo attempted to dispose of the evidence by concealing his body inside a sealed blue drum.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Mushtaq Khan kidnapping case: When Welcome actor went for an event but ended up held captive for 12 hours, 'tortured' & facing Rs 1 crore ransom demand

Mushtaq Khan, who died at 75 on September 24, 2026, had made headlines in November 2024 after he was allegedly kidnapped on the pretext of attending an award show in Meerut, with the kidnappers reportedly demanding Rs 1 crore ransom and holding him captive for around 12 hours near Bijnor.…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

India's defence production, exports have risen significantly in past decade: Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth

Defence Minister of State Sanjay Seth said India has significantly increased defence production and exports over the past decade and is now supplying equipment to several countries. Speaking at the Suryakiran air show in Meerut, he linked the growth to the government’s “Swadeshi” and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” push and urged youngsters…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

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.

The Economic Times · Aug 11

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 21