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The 32-story and 29-story towers, on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, were demolished after courts ruled they violated safety regulations.

Noida Supertech Twin Towers demolition Live Updates: The towers, comprising about 850 flats and located in Sector 93A near the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, have a height of almost 100 metres — taller than the Qutub Minar.

The buildings, found to be in violation of multiple construction norms, are the country’s tallest structures ever to be imploded.

Airspace closed for 30 minutes, surface traffic was also diverted

After much anticipation and a nine-year legal battle, the Noida Supertech twin towers will be demolished on Sunday, August 28. The Ceyane (29 floors) and Apex

Supertech Towers demolition: 'People will be allowed to enter neighbouring societies after 6.30 pm, says Noida CEO

The entire demolition job took a total of 15 seconds to complete. The twin towers will come down like a house of cards.

Ahead of the explosion that will bring down the massive twin towers in Noida today, the project head of the engineering firm tasked with the job said he's getting "goosebumps".

A Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) pipeline that goes through the now-demolished structures is safe, the officials said.

Noida Twin Towers demolition: In India, high-rise buildings have been demolished only once earlier through controlled explosions.