A crane overturned at the Jewar Airport flyover construction site near Paheda Khurd on Thursday, resulting in three fatalities and one injury. The incident, attributed to adverse weather conditions, saw the crane crash onto a container, trapping four individuals. Rescue operations by the SDRF are ongoing, with three bodies recovered.
A 21-year-old volleyball player from Rajasthan, Monu, was allegedly kidnapped and beaten to death by the family of a minor girl he was reportedly in a relationship with in Faridabad. Police have registered an FIR and detained two suspects.
HDFC Bank launched a voluntary double OTP system for senior citizens (60+) in Gurugram and Faridabad. This security measure requires verification from both the account holder and a trusted contact to prevent cyber fraud and financial losses.
A woman gave birth in a government hospital park in Faridabad, India, after finding the main gate locked and no staff available. An inquiry led to the suspension of two staffers for negligence.
Noida International Airport at Jewar is expected to transform Faridabad's real estate market, which has historically lagged behind Gurgaon and Noida despite its strategic location. The airport will handle 12 million passengers annually in phase one, expanding to 70 million at full capacity. Developers including Omaxe, Bhumika Group, and BPTP are launching projects anticipating demand driven by improved connectivity via FNG Expressway, Greenfield Expressway, and DMIC. Apartment prices near the airport have nearly tripled from 2020-2025, with Faridabad expected to see similar appreciation.
