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3:23 pmAction sought against Periyar University professor for participating in DMK function
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3:19 pmKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara hospitalised after respiratory complaint
3:19 pmPolice invoke culpable homicide charges in Harsh Vihar collapse case that killed 2
3:15 pmGhee, Milk To Cost More Ahead Of Diwali In Tamil Nadu As Aavin Raises Prices
3:13 pmNDA reaches seat-sharing consensus in Andhra, but Naidu and Pawan differ on significance of local polls
3:09 pmJ&K vs PoK: What Numbers Reveal About Spending, Infrastructure And Rights
3:08 pm2012 Dharmasthala case: SIT summons 15 police officers for questioning on Oct 30
3:07 pmTheni jailbreak: Efforts are on to nab escaped prisoners who are still absconding, says T.N. Law Minister Nirmal Kumar

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Bombay HC Pulls Up Civic, Police Authorities Over Delayed Air And Noise Pollution-Control Measures In Mumbai; Cites Enforcement Gaps

Reported by The Free Press Journal 27 Oct 2026, 2:00 am IST 1 min read

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The Bombay High Court criticised Mumbai’s civic and police authorities for delays in implementing pollution-control directions, despite acknowledging awareness efforts ahead of Diwali. It called for stronger enforcement, accessible complaint mechanisms and coordinated action by the BMC, MPCB, police and Slum Rehabilitation Authority.

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Section: Science
Topics: Courts & law, Crime & safety
Places: Maharashtra
First reported by: The Free Press Journal
Reporter: urvi mahajani
Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 2:00 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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