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Arun Singh

Arun Singh works as a senior correspondent with Hindustan Times. He covers crime, traffic, fire, and transport. Earlier, he was working with TOI and covered Bhopal crime and traffic. He started his career in Journalism in 2018.

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Gang which hacked and stole high-end cars in Delhi-NCR arrested in Greater Noida

The Greater Noida police got on the track of the suspects after they received a complaint last month about a stolen SUV from Greater Noida West’s Phase 3

The suspects sold cars in Delhi, Bihar, and Rajasthan. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Feb 05, 2024 07:04 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Man sentenced to life for murdering 8-month pregnant wife

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment and fined ₹15,000 for killing his pregnant wife for dowry. The accused stabbed her with a sharp weapon.

The autopsy report had revealed that the woman, who was in her 30s, suffered multiple stabbed marks. Her foetus was also found dead in the abdomen (representational image)

Noida

Updated on Feb 03, 2024 06:26 AM IST

ByArun Singh

YouTuber dies after friend punches him in the head during fight at party

Police said three hours after the fight, when the man’s condition suddenly started deteriorating, he was rushed to three hospitals one after the other and it was at the third hospital that he died of a blood clot in his head

While they were consuming alcohol, a fight broke out and when Deepak was trying to pacify the matter, someone punched him in the head, police said. (AFP/representational image)

Noida

Updated on Jan 30, 2024 10:01 PM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Alliance of mutual concerns and interests

France, with its search for strategic autonomy and influence in global affairs, can partner with India in its pursuit of a multipolar world

French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (AP)

Opinion

Published on Jan 25, 2024 12:24 AM IST

ByArun Singh

Man charred to death after his car rams divider, catches fire in Noida

The accident has also brought to fore the structural defect of the U-turn, as drivers coming from the Ghaziabad side often get confused on spotting the U-turn, which covers two right lanes of the main road

The gutted remains of the Toyota Corolla Altis in which the 30-year-old man was travelling when it rammed the U-turn divider near Sector 59 metro station in Noida on Monday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Jan 23, 2024 06:04 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Man dies after being stabbed, dragged for 2 km tied to a bike

A 50-year-old man was stabbed and dragged through the streets of Noida before being left to die outside a police outpost. The suspects have been arrested.

Police cordoned off the house on Sunday. (Sunil Ghosh / HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Jan 22, 2024 07:08 AM IST

ByArun Singh

Traffic police to recommend suspension of driving licences, vehicle registration

On December 2, the Uttar Pradesh transport commissioner had directed the transport department to suspend the driving licences of those who violate traffic rules more than three times

Noida

Updated on Jan 19, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Sold out for ₹2 lakh, kidnapped infant found after 9 months

A kidnapped one-month-old baby was recovered after nine months in Hapur district. The baby was sold to a childless farmer for ₹2 lakh.

Sharma was arrested six months later on November 30, 2023. During investigation, she revealed that one of her acquaintances, Jamuna, informed her that a Hapur-based doctor needed a boy, and would pay a good amount. (AFP/representational image)

Noida

Updated on Jan 17, 2024 06:02 AM IST

ByArun Singh

Six injured in 12-vehicle pileup on Greater Noida bypass in morning fog

According to India Meteorological Department, the visibility was less than 100 metres, and Noida recorded a minimum temperature of 5.7 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 14.8 degrees

Police inspect one of the vehicles damaged in the pileup on Tuesday morning. (HT Photot)

Noida

Updated on Jan 17, 2024 05:52 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Greater Noida

Two killed, six injured in 10-vehicle accident in expressway in Greater Noida

The massive pile-up developed within an hour when as many as 10 vehicles, including two cars, slammed into one another behind the truck

Noida

Updated on Jan 15, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Greater Noida

450 people died every year in road accidents in Gautam Budh Nagar since 2019: Traffic police data

According to the data provided by the Noida traffic police, an accident was reported in Gautam Budh Nagar every eight hours in which at least two people sustained injuries and one or two lost their lives every day.

The traffic police data further showed that accident, deaths and injury figures of 2022 and 2023 are similar to those reported in 2019 despite a high jump in issuance of e-challans (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Jan 13, 2024 05:06 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Noida police launch drive in Sector 126 to end wrong lane driving, illegal parking

he new drive comes a day after city police commissioner Laxmi Singh pulled up 28 traffic police personnel for dereliction of duty after they were found absent from their duty points during a surprise check on Monday morning

Noida

Updated on Jan 10, 2024 05:20 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Anticipating a rush, Noida to soon run buses to Ayodhya

Presently, there is no direct buses to Ayodhya from Noida Depot, and CNG buses cannot cover huge distances at one go

Images of an elephant, lion and Garuda installed at the entrance of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. (ANI)

Noida

Updated on Jan 09, 2024 06:48 AM IST

ByArun Singh

Noida’s top cop pulls up 28 traffic personnel missing from duty during inspection

The traffic deputy commissioner of police and two assistant commissioners of police were asked to submit a reply in writing before midnight

Noida

Updated on Jan 09, 2024 06:58 AM IST

ByArun Singh

Cop dies in Noida after pick-up truck rams into police vehicle

A police sub-inspector was killed and two others injured after a speeding pick-up truck collided with their vehicle in Noida. The driver was arrested.

The police vehicle that was rammed by a pick-up truck. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Jan 02, 2024 06:24 AM IST

ByArun Singh

Two arrested for trying to run over Noida traffic cop by car

The SI sustained several injuries, including on his knee and hands. He is out of danger and undergoing treatment in hospital

The car’s two occupants were arrested on Monday and their car was seized. (Representational image)

Noida

Updated on Dec 19, 2023 05:14 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

220,000 vehicles could lose licence for traffic offences in Noida since 2022

According to the Noida regional transport department, it has already suspended 248 driver’s licences since April 2023

Noida

Updated on Dec 18, 2023 05:48 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Paid a pittance, UPSTRC contract drivers forgo rest to drive long hours and earn more

A recent accident in Greater Noida, India has shed light on the grueling schedules and poor conditions faced by roadways bus drivers. More than 90% of drivers work on contract and are paid a low rate per kilometer. To earn more money, drivers often forgo rest hours and drive for longer durations, putting their well-being at risk. Permanent drivers receive better benefits, including insurance and a fixed working schedule. The accident has led to calls for improved conditions and safety measures for drivers.

Over 90% of UPSRTC drivers are hired on contract and are paid <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.33 per km and no benefits. They drive nearly 500km daily to earn more money, said bus drivers at Noida depot. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Dec 15, 2023 05:10 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Four on two motorcycles killed as UP roadways bus driver faints while driving

After hitting the motorcycles, the bus stopped as both bikes got stuck under the bus and the driver’s leg pressed on the brakes. The driver’s condition is being checked to ascertain why he fell unconscious and what kind of attack he had suffered.

The UPSRTC bus was heading towards Bulandshahr from Dankaur, when its driver Devendra suffered an attack of some sort and fell unconscious and the bus rammed the bikes. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Dec 14, 2023 05:20 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Two-wheeler hit by truck, private school teacher dies in G Noida accident

A 52-year-old woman, who worked as a private school teacher, died after a speeding dumper hit her two-wheeler from behind in Bisrakh locality of Greater Noida on Saturday afternoon

Noida

Updated on Dec 11, 2023 05:08 AM IST

ByArun Singh

Two sisters among three killed as truck collides head on with e-rickshaw in Greater Noida

The family members of the deceased sisters also protested on the road in Jewar with the bodies of the victims, seeking prompt action in the case

Police said the accused truck driver, identified as Mahesh Kumar, was nabbed and a case of causing death by negligence will be registered against him. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Dec 09, 2023 07:14 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Speed limit on Parthala bridge slashed from 100km/hour to 60km/hour from today

Currently, the speed limit on Parthala bridge is 100km/hour, while on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, it is 100km/hour for light vehicles and 60km/hour for heavy vehicles

The six-lane, 697m long Parthala bridge was inaugurated on June 25 this year with a view to check congestion at Parthala Chowk. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Dec 09, 2023 06:50 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

GB Nagar RTO to suspend driving licences of repeat offenders

A survey by the Uttar Pradesh transport department, in 2023, there has been a 6.6% increase in road accidents, 4.1% increase in deaths from road accidents, and 8.4% increase in injuries from road accidents, as compared to 2022

Noida

Updated on Dec 08, 2023 07:32 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Traffic crawls near Dalit Prerna Sthal, visitors say park in need of upkeep

Visitors who turned up at the Prerna Sthal to pay homage to Ambedkar complained about the poor maintenance of the park, which was constructed in 2011 during the tenure of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) government, to signify the aspirations and struggles of the marginalised community

A person lights a candle in memory of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar at the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal on the occasion of the Dalit leader’s death anniversary on Wednesday. (Sunil Ghosh /HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Dec 06, 2023 09:55 PM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Noida traffic police to deploy more personnel for crowd control on Ambedkar anniversary

Anticipating huge traffic around the Dalit Prerna Sthal, the Noida police plans to deploy additional force and divide the area into two zones for traffic management and crowd control

Noida

Updated on Dec 06, 2023 05:44 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Noida traffic police issued fines of ₹59 crore during road safety month

The road safety month is observed by the Gautam Budh Nagar police every year in November, and aims to raise awareness among people about the traffic safety and curb road accidents in the district

Additional DGP, traffic and road safety, Badugu Deva Paulson (centre) inspects the intelligent traffic management system at the control room in Sector 94, Noida, on Friday. (Sunil Ghosh /HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 06:20 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Noida: 1,272 fined for speeding, 666 for wrong side driving over 2 days

The traffic police said 10 teams have formed to keep an eye on two main offences -- speeding and illegal modifications to motorcycles

Noida

Updated on Nov 30, 2023 06:00 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Noida hit-and-run: Cops identify car that rammed six people, say it belongs to Delhi resident

Police said six men in their twenties were returning to their rented accommodations, after finishing a shift at the factory, when the speeding car rammed them killing one and injuring five

Noida

Updated on Nov 29, 2023 05:28 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Noida cops seize 5 cars in baraat for creating ruckus, issue fines of ₹3.96 lakh

Each car was fined ₹33,000 for rash driving, blaring hooters, and violating traffic norms under the Motor Vehicle Act

On Sunday around 9pm, police were alerted that 15 to 20 cars, including SUVs, were violating traffic norms by blaring their hooters, performing stunts and creating traffic congestion in the city. (Above) a screen grab of a video of men sitting on car windows, yelling. (Sourced)

Noida

Updated on Nov 28, 2023 04:51 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

1 killed, 5 injured as speeding car rams into pedestrians in Noida

A 22-year-old man died and five others were injured in a hit-and-run incident in Noida. The suspect is absconding and efforts are underway to identify the vehicle. A case has been registered.

Noida

Updated on Nov 27, 2023 05:54 AM IST

ByArun Singh

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Arun Singh

Arun Singh works as a senior correspondent with Hindustan Times. He covers crime, traffic, fire, and transport. Earlier, he was working with TOI and covered Bhopal crime and traffic. He started his career in Journalism in 2018.

The Greater Noida police got on the track of the suspects after they received a complaint last month about a stolen SUV from Greater Noida West’s Phase 3

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment and fined ₹15,000 for killing his pregnant wife for dowry. The accused stabbed her with a sharp weapon.

Police said three hours after the fight, when the man’s condition suddenly started deteriorating, he was rushed to three hospitals one after the other and it was at the third hospital that he died of a blood clot in his head

France, with its search for strategic autonomy and influence in global affairs, can partner with India in its pursuit of a multipolar world

The accident has also brought to fore the structural defect of the U-turn, as drivers coming from the Ghaziabad side often get confused on spotting the U-turn, which covers two right lanes of the main road

A 50-year-old man was stabbed and dragged through the streets of Noida before being left to die outside a police outpost. The suspects have been arrested.

On December 2, the Uttar Pradesh transport commissioner had directed the transport department to suspend the driving licences of those who violate traffic rules more than three times

A kidnapped one-month-old baby was recovered after nine months in Hapur district. The baby was sold to a childless farmer for ₹2 lakh.

According to India Meteorological Department, the visibility was less than 100 metres, and Noida recorded a minimum temperature of 5.7 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 14.8 degrees

The massive pile-up developed within an hour when as many as 10 vehicles, including two cars, slammed into one another behind the truck

According to the data provided by the Noida traffic police, an accident was reported in Gautam Budh Nagar every eight hours in which at least two people sustained injuries and one or two lost their lives every day.

he new drive comes a day after city police commissioner Laxmi Singh pulled up 28 traffic police personnel for dereliction of duty after they were found absent from their duty points during a surprise check on Monday morning

Presently, there is no direct buses to Ayodhya from Noida Depot, and CNG buses cannot cover huge distances at one go

The traffic deputy commissioner of police and two assistant commissioners of police were asked to submit a reply in writing before midnight

A police sub-inspector was killed and two others injured after a speeding pick-up truck collided with their vehicle in Noida. The driver was arrested.

The SI sustained several injuries, including on his knee and hands. He is out of danger and undergoing treatment in hospital

According to the Noida regional transport department, it has already suspended 248 driver’s licences since April 2023

After hitting the motorcycles, the bus stopped as both bikes got stuck under the bus and the driver’s leg pressed on the brakes. The driver’s condition is being checked to ascertain why he fell unconscious and what kind of attack he had suffered.

A 52-year-old woman, who worked as a private school teacher, died after a speeding dumper hit her two-wheeler from behind in Bisrakh locality of Greater Noida on Saturday afternoon

The family members of the deceased sisters also protested on the road in Jewar with the bodies of the victims, seeking prompt action in the case

Currently, the speed limit on Parthala bridge is 100km/hour, while on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, it is 100km/hour for light vehicles and 60km/hour for heavy vehicles

A survey by the Uttar Pradesh transport department, in 2023, there has been a 6.6% increase in road accidents, 4.1% increase in deaths from road accidents, and 8.4% increase in injuries from road accidents, as compared to 2022

Visitors who turned up at the Prerna Sthal to pay homage to Ambedkar complained about the poor maintenance of the park, which was constructed in 2011 during the tenure of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) government, to signify the aspirations and struggles of the marginalised community

Anticipating huge traffic around the Dalit Prerna Sthal, the Noida police plans to deploy additional force and divide the area into two zones for traffic management and crowd control

The road safety month is observed by the Gautam Budh Nagar police every year in November, and aims to raise awareness among people about the traffic safety and curb road accidents in the district

The traffic police said 10 teams have formed to keep an eye on two main offences -- speeding and illegal modifications to motorcycles

Police said six men in their twenties were returning to their rented accommodations, after finishing a shift at the factory, when the speeding car rammed them killing one and injuring five

Each car was fined ₹33,000 for rash driving, blaring hooters, and violating traffic norms under the Motor Vehicle Act

A 22-year-old man died and five others were injured in a hit-and-run incident in Noida. The suspect is absconding and efforts are underway to identify the vehicle. A case has been registered.

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