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Mumbai, August 20, 2026: Concerned over a backlog of around 4,747 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, including one dating back to 1989, 43 lawyers have written to the Bombay High Court seeking an increase in the number of special courts hearing drug trafficking and consumption cases. Lawyers Seek More…

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Mumbai, August 20, 2026: The Bombay High Court has questioned how a 170-year-old Dhobighat drying area at Mahalaxmi, traditionally used by hundreds of washermen, came to be included in a slum redevelopment project, warning that valuable municipal land cannot be diverted without following due process and protecting the rights of those who have used it…

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Mumbai, August 20, 2026: The Bombay High Court has ruled that company directors cannot use personal insolvency proceedings to stop criminal trials over cheques issued by their companies, holding that their personal liability under the Negotiable Instruments Act is separate from the company’s debt. Justice NJ Jamadar, on August 18, rejected petitions filed by several…

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Mumbai, August 20, 2026: Railway station escalators could restart within two minutes after a breakdown, under a new system being introduced to reduce downtime and improve passenger convenience. At present, an escalator stopped using the emergency-stop button can take around 25 minutes to restart, according to Western Railway officials. The new system, based on standards…

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Mumbai, August 20, 2026: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) achieved a historic operational milestone by receiving its first-ever direct factory delivery of a new commercial aircraft early Thursday morning. Akasa Air’s 41st Boeing 737 Max-8 became the first aircraft to be delivered to Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s second airport. First Factory Delivery On Thursday morning, Akasa…

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Mumbai, August 20, 2026: Nagpur’s Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is set to see rapid development in its vicinity as the plan to monetise the surrounding 271 hectares of land has been set in motion by Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN). The move to monetise the vast city-side land follows the…

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Mumbai, August 20, 2026: Amid a series of controversies, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has been drawn into yet another row over an alleged letter recommending the appointment of educationist Dr Shrenik Kotecha as an honorary advisor for new educational initiatives in BMC schools. Tawde has denied writing the letter. Alleged Letter Details The alleged letter,…

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Mumbai, August 20, 2026: The sessions court on Thursday granted bail to Vasai resident, 21-year-old Nihal Solanki, booked for ramming his BMW into barricades at Marine Drive, injuring two police personnel. Solanki was granted bail after a consent term was signed between him and the complainant, assuring Rs 22 lakhs as compensation to the complainant.…

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Indore (Madhya Pradesh): At a time when social work is often associated with positions, publicity and recognition, a group of people is quietly working to make education easier for children in remote government schools. The Vidyamitra group has continued this work for 11 years without creating formal posts or registering itself as an NGO. The…

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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A viral video of girl students from a government school in Bicchbehri village of Chhindwara s Junnardeo block has sparked controversy, with the students alleging that two teachers at the school are involved in an affair and allegedly meet privately inside the school premises after sending students home early. According to the…

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