Meerut: Quick Facts

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Uttar Pradesh MLC polls: BJP wins five seats, SP three; counting underway • Oct. 28, 2026, 1:18 AM ET (The Hindu)

Uttar Pradesh Khadi festival begins in Meerut • Oct. 18, 2026, 3:07 PM ET (The Hindu)

Meerut woman, lover sentenced to death for killing her husband and leaving snake on his bed as cover-up • Oct. 16, 2026, 7:05 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Map of South Asia showing the location of Meerut in northern India. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Afghanistan, and Iran are labeled. Disputed boundary areas in northern India are marked with lettered symbols, and an inset globe highlights the region's position in the world.

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