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Supreme Court Urges CPCB to Set Noise Limits for Crackers Ahead of Diwali

The Supreme Court directed the Central Pollution Control Board to review and impose noise limits for fireworks, while also considering relaxations before the upcoming Diwali festival.

20 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Says Elderly May Be Evicted by Children, No Automatic Protection

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court clarified that elderly individuals do not have inherent protection against eviction from their own property by their children, emphasizing that property rights are governed by law rather than moral duty.

20 Aug 2026

Union Cabinet Approves Four New Railway Projects Including One in Odisha

The Union Cabinet has given the green light to four railway infrastructure projects across several states, with one slated for Odisha.

20 Aug 2026

Indian Railways criticised for lacking basic passenger amenities

An editorial in Telangana Today flags the shortfall of essential amenities on Indian Railways, urging immediate improvements.

20 Aug 2026

Delhi authorities demolish illegal structures outside Pakistan High Commission

Delhi's municipal authorities demolished unauthorised structures erected near the Pakistan High Commission on Tuesday, citing violation of building norms.

20 Aug 2026

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20 Aug 2026

Fire at Kolkata hotel kills nine Bangladeshi nationals

A blaze erupted in a Kolkata hotel early Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of nine Bangladeshi guests, authorities said.

20 Aug 2026

Nine Bangladeshis Die in Fire at Kolkata Hotel

A fire at a Kolkata hotel claimed the lives of nine Bangladeshi nationals, according to police officials.

20 Aug 2026

Gadkari blames consultants for faulty highway project planning behind accidents

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said consultants responsible for flawed infrastructure planning are the main cause of road accidents and fatalities on Indian highways.

20 Aug 2026

Supreme Court lists Utkash Enterprises vs Union of India case (2026 LiveLaw SC 815)

The Supreme Court of India has scheduled the case M/s. Utkash Enterprises & Ors. versus Union of India & Ors., recorded as 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 815.

20 Aug 2026

Anant Ambani steps in to help West Bengal teen stranded in ponds

A teenager from West Bengal, in a desperate search for relief, ended up stuck in ponds before receiving assistance from Anant Ambani.

20 Aug 2026

Supreme Court delivers judgment in Rafikmiya Ahmedmiya Malek vs Gujarat case

The Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case of Rafikmiya Ahmedmiya Malek versus the State of Gujarat, as reported by Live Law (2026 LiveLaw (SC) 830).

20 Aug 2026