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The Daily Catch-Up: Independence Day, El Niño, Mumbai food crackdown and more

August 14, 2026 9:42 pm

As India heads into Independence Day, the government faces fresh political and legal questions, while Mumbai’s food-safety crackdown intensifies. Also: a possible El Niño, Gurgaon’s anti-encroachment drive, the NALSAR protest row and the latest political developments.

Jaipur, Jun 08 (ANI): Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) carries out an anti-encroachment drive in Jagatpura for the widening of the road running parallel to the railway line, in Jaipur on Monday. (ANI Photo)

3,000 cops, drone surveillance, internet blackout: Inside Jaipur's massive demolition drive

June 08, 2026 6:10 pm

Over 50 structures demolished in operation to restore key road to its sanctioned width of 80 feet

SC refuses to stay Gurgaon demolitions, directs petitioners to approach Punjab and Haryana High Court

April 27, 2026 12:48 pm

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked why the apex court should intervene if the HC is performing its constitutional duty to remove encroachments.

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BMC demolishes 65 illegal structures in Kandivali West encroachment drive

February 21, 2026 3:13 pm

R/South ward clears Mahavir Nagar stretch with heavy machinery and police deployment; action follows mayor Ritu Tawde’s call for crackdown on unauthorised hawkers across Mumbai

Mohali Anti-Encroachment Drive: Police try to control protests

Anti-encroachment drive in Mohali faces resistance; protests halt action for two hours

January 21, 2026 10:08 am

Commissioner warns: Police cases will be registered

MC flags illegal occupation of footpaths, public passages, asks police to register cases

January 01, 2026 10:08 am

MC has asked Chandigarh Police to register cases against illegal vendors under relevant provisions of the Bhartaiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Civic officials attacked during anti-encroachment drive

August 01, 2024 5:54 pm

A video of the attack went viral on social media after the incident.

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Rehabilitate those affected by anti-encroachment drive: SC to Uttarakhand

July 25, 2024 2:55 am

The court asked Uttarakhand Chief Secretary to convene a meeting in this regard with railway authorities and the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.