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'Westarctica' diplomat: Fake embassy kingpin tied to godman, Rs300 cr fraud

Updated on Jul 27, 2025 20:22 IST

Harshvardhan Jain was found in possession of forged documents, foreign currency, and several other materials, which he probably used to run his hawala racket.

Fourth kanwariya hit by speeding ambulance in Ghaziabad dies in hospital

The ambulance involved in the accident. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 27, 2025 24:42 IST

Fake ‘Westarctica’ diplomat from Ghaziabad visited 40 countries: Report

Noida unit of UP STF busts an illegal embassy running in Ghaziabad and arrests Harsh Vardhan Jain, who was running an illegal Westarctica embassy by taking a rented house in Kavinagar.

Updated on Jul 26, 2025 17:23 IST

‘Bajrang Dal’ member held in Ghaziabad for stopping delivery boy over meat order

The "activists" are then seen confronting and asking his him why even after being a Hindu he is delivering meat.

Published on Jul 25, 2025 16:18 IST

On chole bhature invite, Ghaziabad minor killed for following girl on Instagram

The main suspect, Waseem Khan, was unhappy with the victim following a girl on Instagram. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 25, 2025 11:01 IST

Ghaziabad man ran fake embassies of 3 micronations: Where are they located?

Noida unit of UP STF busts an illegal embassy running in Ghaziabad and arrests Harsh Vardhan Jain, who was running an illegal West Arctic Embassy by taking a rented house in Kavinagar calling himself Consul/Ambassador of countries like West Arctica, Saborga, Poulvia, Lodonia and travels in vehicles with diplomatic number plates, on Wednesday.

Published on Jul 25, 2025 08:08 IST

Watch: Thieves wearing Blinkit, Swiggy uniforms, rob jewellery shop in Ghaziabad

Two people wearing Blinkit and Swiggy uniforms are robbing a store in Ghaziabad.

Updated on Jul 25, 2025 03:17 IST

3 arrested for killing 17-year-old friend over following girl on Instagram

During interrogation, the suspects revealed that they stabbed the victim over 12 times and fled the spot afterward. (Representational images)

Published on Jul 25, 2025 01:18 IST

Fake embassy: Investigators look to uncover self-styled envoy’s overseas links

The accused used diplomatic number plates on his vehicles and morphed photos with prominent figures like the Prime Minister and President to impress people.

Published on Jul 25, 2025 24:12 IST

Cheating Capital of India: 9 out of 20 spots are from Delhi; see full list

Several small towns and tier 2 cities have featured on the list shared by the dating app

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Updated on Jul 24, 2025 13:04 IST

‘Not ashamed?': Bajrang Dal man stops Ghaziabad delivery boy over meat order

The man told the customer that being a member of the Bajrang Dal it is his "duty" to stop non-vegetarian food.

Published on Jul 24, 2025 10:53 IST

Fake embassy: How Ghaziabad man ran Westarctica mission for nearly 10 years

Harshvardhan Jain was found in possession of forged documents, foreign currency, and several other materials, which he probably used to run his hawala racket.

Updated on Jul 24, 2025 09:18 IST

Cops suspect Gzb conman to be linked with arms dealers

Police said Jain, the accused, had morphed photos showing him standing alongside the late President of India APJ Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 24, 2025 01:04 IST

Self-styled envoy to micronations held for hawala, forgery from Ghaziabad

After producing him before court,Jain was sent to 14 days’ judicial custody and UPSTF will apply for police custody remand (PCR). (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2025 24:52 IST

Who is Harshvardhan Jain? London graduate who ran fake embassy in Ghaziabad

Harshvardhan Jain was found in possession of forged documents, foreign currency, and several other materials, which he probably used to run his hawala racket.

Updated on Jul 24, 2025 24:30 IST

Ghaziabad man running fake embassy morphed photos with PM, had 34 fake seals

Harshvardhan presented himself as a consul or ambassador of non-existent countries.

Updated on Jul 23, 2025 16:06 IST

₹44 lakh, diplomatic passports, 34 seals: What cops seized from fake embassy

The accused also had forged documents with the Ministry of External Affairs seal, two forged PAN cards, 34 seals of various countries and companies among other things.

Updated on Jul 23, 2025 15:51 IST

Fake embassy being run by Ghaziabad man busted, ‘diplomatic’ cars seized

The accused, Harshvardhan Jain, had used diplomatic number plates on his vehicles and morphed photographs with prominent figures.

Updated on Jul 23, 2025 10:36 IST

Ganga water project for Khoda stalls as Noida refuses supply share

Khoda has no piped water; locals rely on tankers, bottles, pumps, and other ad hoc arrangements, they claimed. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 22, 2025 01:08 IST

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath reviews Kanwar yatra plans in west Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath showering flowers on Kanwariyas in Meerut on Sunday. (Sakib Ali / HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 21, 2025 24:44 IST

Hindu Raksha Dal storms KFC Ghaziabad, shuts outlet over meat sale during Sawan

Right-wing outfit storms KFC Ghaziabad over non-veg in Sawan

Published on Jul 18, 2025 08:31 IST

Ghaziabad: Six arrested over ₹38 lakh robbery of shopkeeper

Three unidentified people riding a motorcycle intercepted Bishnoi’s scooter around 10.30pm on July 14 and made off with his bag containing cash. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 18, 2025 01:24 IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 18 July 2025

Catch It Live on Friday, 18 July 2025.

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Published on Jul 17, 2025 16:41 IST

Ghaziabad schools closed till July 23 for Kanwar Yatra

The Ghaziabad traffic police have already banned entry of heavy vehicles on the three Kanwar routes from July 11 while one carriageway (Meerut-Ghaziabad) of the Delhi-Meerut Road is reserved for Kanwariyas from July 14. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 17, 2025 01:10 IST

Ghaziabad: 2 killed in rooftop structure collapses in Shalimar Garden

The other incident took place at around 6pm at a separate three-storeyed residential building in the Shalimar Garden’s main road area, said officers. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 16, 2025 02:20 IST

Ghaziabad: Shopkeeper robbed of ₹ 4-5 lakh cash near Vasundhara

The incident took place around 10.30pm on the Pushta Road when Pravesh Bishnoi, owner of two grocery shops in Vaishali, and Vasundhara, was traveling by his scooter . (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 16, 2025 24:52 IST

Some gates of Delhi-bound Namo Bharat rapid rail to remain closed from tomorrow

The Namo Bharat corridor connects Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut through 11 stations.

Published on Jul 15, 2025 20:14 IST

Kanwariyas attack car in Ghaziabad as police look on

A video of the incident shows a mob vandalising a car on a busy street. (HT photo)

Published on Jul 15, 2025 24:20 IST

Ghaziabad: Woman drowns in drain after wall collapse during rain

The municipal corporation has planned a project to strengthen the drain and construction of a motorable road over it near the Crossings Republik township. (Sakiba Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 11, 2025 05:10 IST

Monsoon’s first heavy spell leaves 9 dead, NCR crippled

Due to heavy rain a truck loaded with beer got stuck as a large portion of the Southern Peripheral Road(SPR) caved-in near Sector-74A, in Gurugram, on Thursday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 11, 2025 24:25 IST

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