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The BJP criticises the Congress for supporting rioters
On Thursday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tarun Chugh stated that the party appreciated the Supreme Court’s decision to prolong the status quo order delaying the demolition effort in Jahangirpuri for another two weeks.
“We accept every judgement of the court,” Tarun Chugh told ANI on the Supreme Court’s ruling in connection with the NDMC’s anti-encroachment effort. “The court has clearly said that the demolition of unlawful structures cannot be prevented,” he continued, “which is similar to endorsing our perspective on the subject.”
“The court has stated unequivocally that encroachment may only be removed by bulldozers, and we agree,” Tarun Chugh told ANI in response to the Supreme Court’s judgement on the Jahangirpuri encroachment campaign.
On questioned about Congressman and Supreme Court lawyer Kabil Sibal’s comments on the encroachment effort, Chugh blasted Sibal for promoting illegal activities. He also chastised AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi and other Congress politicians for their anti-encroachment statements in Jahangirpuri.
“I’d want to inquire as to why such individuals support others who engage in unlawful activities. How do you feel about the rioters? Why do you feel sorry for these individuals?” ANI spoke with Chugh.
Later, Chugh stated that his party supported Prime Minister Modi’s motto of “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwaas.” “Rioters can be from any organisation, religion, or sect,” he said, “and action will be done against them.” In response to Akhilesh Yadav’s suggestion that the BJP’s emblem is changed to “Leaders who are just concerned with vote-bank politics have been rejected by the people of Uttar Pradesh before,” Chugh stated. They will be rejected by the general public as well.”
Case of the destruction of Jahangirpuri
In a landmark judgement on Thursday, the Supreme Court prolonged the moratorium on the NDMC’s demolition campaign until additional decisions are issued. The two-judge bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai made the verdict and also issued a notice to the federal government and others on the Jamiat Ulama-i-petition. Hind’s Senior counsel Dushyant Dave argued during the court in the Jahangirpuri demolition case that the case concerns far-reaching constitutional and national security issues. Dave responded to the court’s query on the national relevance of this case by saying that a specific segment of society has been attacked.
Amid the violent battles in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri neighbourhood, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) began removing illegal structures and encroachments in the region as part of its demolition programme, to which numerous individuals objected, claiming that it was being done to target a certain population.
The Supreme Court, which intervened in the case on Wednesday, imposed a status quo on the drive, thereby blocking the authorities from going any farther.
Airlines may move flights to Navi Mumbai International Airport from summer 2027 as Mumbai airport prepares for Terminal 1 redevelopment.
The Shift
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has asked 12 international airlines to temporarily shift their flight operations to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) from the summer schedule of 2027.
The move comes as Mumbai airport prepares for the redevelopment of Terminal 1, which will affect its existing flight-handling capacity. Out of 50 international airlines that requested flight slots for the summer schedule, the airport has allocated slots to 38 airlines. The remaining 12 have been asked to consider operating from Navi Mumbai.
The affected airlines operate flights to 14 international destinations, including Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Kathmandu and Dhaka.
According to reports, the proposed shift could affect around five million passengers annually, while nearly 91% of Mumbai airport’s existing passenger traffic will remain unaffected. The Terminal 1 redevelopment project is expected to increase its annual passenger-handling capacity from 15 million to 20 million. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027 and is targeted for completion by March 2029.
Mumbai airport has assured airlines that their existing flight slots will be restored after the redevelopment work is completed. The move is aimed at distributing flight operations between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports while maintaining smooth passenger services during the construction period.
Residents can report noise pollution, illegal firecracker sales and violations of permitted bursting hours through ward-wise and toll-free helplines.
The Helplines
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has introduced a special complaint system to address noise and air pollution caused by firecrackers during Diwali. The civic body has announced separate helpline numbers for all eight administrative wards, along with two toll-free numbers for residents to register complaints.
The facility covers Belapur, Nerul, Vashi, Turbhe, Koparkhairane, Ghansoli, Airoli and Digha. Residents can report loud firecrackers, illegal sales and violations of pollution control guidelines.
As per the Bombay High Court’s directions issued on October 15, 2026, firecrackers are permitted only between 7 pm and 10 pm. Crackers producing noise above 125 decibels are prohibited. Firecrackers containing harmful chemicals such as barium, lithium, arsenic, lead and mercury are also banned.
The NMMC has urged citizens to follow the prescribed timings and avoid excessive use of firecrackers, highlighting the health risks associated with rising air and noise pollution during the festive season.
Residents can contact the following numbers for complaints:
- Belapur: 8976954881
- Nerul: 8976954882
- Turbhe: 8976954883
- Vashi: 8976954884
- Koparkhairane: 8976954885
- Ghansoli: 8976954886
- Airoli: 8976954887
- Digha: 8976954889
Toll-free helplines: 1800222309 / 1800222310
NMMC Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde has appealed to residents to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali and help keep the city pollution-free.
Residents question the driver over littering in public, prompting him to clean the stain; video of the incident goes viral on social media.
The Gutkha
A cab driver was confronted by a woman resident for allegedly spitting gutkha on Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing the driver eventually cleaning the spot after being questioned by residents.
The incident reportedly took place when a woman noticed the driver spitting gutkha on the road near his vehicle. She questioned him and asked him to clean the area. However, the driver initially denied the allegation and refused to take responsibility.
The argument intensified when two security guards joined the discussion and questioned the driver. The woman also pointed out that spitting in public places is punishable and can attract fines.
After initially refusing, the driver eventually poured water from a bottle and cleaned the gutkha stain from the road.
The video, shared on social media by Richa Sameet, has triggered discussions about civic sense and the responsibility of citizens to maintain cleanliness in public spaces.
The incident has also highlighted the problem of people spitting tobacco and gutkha on roads and other public places, despite rules against such practices. Residents have stressed the need for greater public awareness and responsible behaviour to keep Navi Mumbai clean.
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