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The alliance has also decided to hold “Save Democracy” protests Video

The alliance has also decided to hold “Save Democracy” protests

The alliance has also decided to hold “Save Democracy” protests at district headquarters across Tamil Nadu on October 13 and 14. A larger demonstration is planned in Chennai on October 15 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Delhi is bringing back a series of restrictions Video

Delhi is bringing back a series of restrictions

Delhi is bringing back a series of restrictions ahead of the winter pollution season, with most measures starting from November 1. The plan was announced by Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa after a meeting chaired by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.

Ashutosh Ranka alleges detention of CJP team by Assam Police Video

Ashutosh Ranka alleges detention of CJP team by Assam Police

In a self-recorded video, Ashutosh Ranka alleges that he and his team from CJP were detained by the Assam Police ahead of a planned volunteers' meetup. Ranka claims they intended to reveal the reality of schools in Assam and accuses Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma of being scared.

Hindu Veer Sena chief Satyam Pandit threatens activist Abhijeet Dipke Video

Hindu Veer Sena chief Satyam Pandit threatens activist Abhijeet Dipke

A video shows Hindu Veer Sena president Satyam Pandit issuing a threat to "treat" activist Abhijeet Dipke and others demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The video highlights a newspaper report detailing multiple FIRs against Pandit for allegedly assaulting students protesting NEET.

Uttar Pradesh Video

Uttar Pradesh

A woman was assaulted at the Maharajganj Family Court in Uttar Pradesh on September 24 during a hearing in an ongoing maintenance case involving her husband.

A family court hearing in Dehradun took a shocking turn Video

A family court hearing in Dehradun took a shocking turn

A family court hearing in Dehradun took a shocking turn when a woman suddenly jumped from the building’s first floor. The entire incident was caught on camera, showing the moments before and after the fall. She was rushed to Doon Hospital for treatment.

Congress responds to BJP criticism of Rahul Gandhi's skit Video

Congress responds to BJP criticism of Rahul Gandhi's skit

After the BJP criticized a skit by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, the Indian National Congress's Bharat Jodo social media page responded by telling the BJP to 'learn to take a joke' and listing controversial past remarks attributed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Prakash Raj announces voter list campaign in Karnataka Video

Prakash Raj announces voter list campaign in Karnataka

Actor Prakash Raj announced a 10-day initiative where he, along with writers, intellectuals, and activists, will visit various districts in Karnataka to document grievances from individuals whose names were dropped from the voter list.

Rahul Gandhi was seen laughing and participating during the act Video

Rahul Gandhi was seen laughing and participating during the act

A political row has erupted over a mimicry act at Rahul Gandhi’s Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Indore. Comedian Pulkit Mani mimicked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including references to his mannerisms, foreign leaders and his late mother. Rahul Gandhi was seen laughing and participating during the act.

Neha Bora criticizes National Education Policy and ABVP at Delhi University Video

Neha Bora criticizes National Education Policy and ABVP at Delhi University

In a video from Delhi University's Faculty of Arts, student Neha Bora criticized the National Education Policy (NEP) and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). She questioned the relevance of courses like 'How to be happy' and yoga for students pursuing core academic subjects like sociology and physics.

Karnataka High Court quashes housing project to protect elephant corridor Video

Karnataka High Court quashes housing project to protect elephant corridor

The Karnataka High Court quashed a 1,938-acre housing land acquisition due to its impact on the Karadikkal-Madeshwara elephant corridor. Meanwhile, two Adani-linked mining projects in Chhattisgarh received in-principle approval for nearly 1,000 hectares of forest land despite documented elephant movement.

TVK MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh comments on Rahul Gandhi and Vijay's PM prospects Video

TVK MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh comments on Rahul Gandhi and Vijay's PM prospects

A post highlights comments attributed to TVK MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Vijay. Santhosh claimed that Gandhi, who she says helped Vijay secure a Chief Minister role, would support him for the Prime Minister position in 2029, amid an ongoing row between the Congress and TVK parties.

Supreme Court has quashed protest FIRs nationwide Video

Supreme Court has quashed protest FIRs nationwide

The Supreme Court has quashed protest FIRs nationwide, preserved one Delhi Police case involving 2,873 people, and set a three-month deadline for compensation modalities. CJP has cancelled its September 5 march.

Nepal flash flood eye-witness recounts narrow escape Video

Nepal flash flood eye-witness recounts narrow escape

In an interview with Spot On, eye-witness Mallinath describes a narrow escape from sudden flash floods in Nepal. He recounts how his driver reversed their vehicle to safety on higher ground, mentions that two buses ahead of them went missing, and expresses gratitude to the Karnataka government and media.

How to correct missing names on the draft voter list in India Video

How to correct missing names on the draft voter list in India

The video explains how Indian voters can verify if their names are included in the draft voter list. If a name is missing, voters can submit corrections and registration forms through the Election Commission of India's voters' portal before the final electoral rolls are published.

Kangana Ranaut hits back at Baba Ramdev over remarks on her youth Video

Kangana Ranaut hits back at Baba Ramdev over remarks on her youth

A social media post attributed to Kangana Ranaut criticizes Baba Ramdev after he made remarks regarding her youth. Ranaut responded by saying she has never been reprimanded by the Supreme Court for false medical efficacy claims, defending her character against his comments.

Yogi Adityanath objects to memorandum referring to cows as 'animals' Video

Yogi Adityanath objects to memorandum referring to cows as 'animals'

In a speech, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed objection to a memorandum submitted by Muslim clerics requesting national animal status for cows. Adityanath criticized the clerics' use of the word "animal" for cows, stating that cows are revered as mothers by Hindus.

AAP alleges Rs 90-crore bicycle procurement scam under Vidya Vahini Yojana Video

AAP alleges Rs 90-crore bicycle procurement scam under Vidya Vahini Yojana

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs rode bicycles to the Delhi Legislative Assembly, alleging a Rs 90-crore scam in the purchase of 1.3 lakh bicycles for Class 9 girls under the Vidya Vahini Yojana. AAP claimed the government paid Rs 6,957 per bicycle when the retail cost is Rs 4,200. The BJP has denied the allegations.

Agra’s ‘vikas’ has officially gone underground 💀 Video

Agra’s ‘vikas’ has officially gone underground 💀

After heavy rain, a road in Karmyogi Colony suddenly caved in, leaving behind a massive sinkhole. And instead of just looking at the pothole, Samajwadi Party leader Nitin Kohli decided to take the inspection inside it — climbing down with a ladder to “measure” the government’s development.

Valmiki settlement in Noida’s Sector 78 Video

Valmiki settlement in Noida’s Sector 78

Due to a technical fault, water and electricity supply has remained disrupted for the past 20 days in a Valmiki settlement in Noida’s Sector 78, leaving residents struggling without basic amenities.

AISA organizes victory march at Delhi University Video

AISA organizes victory march at Delhi University

The All India Students' Association (AISA) held a victory march at Delhi University's Arts Faculty. Speaking to Spot On, an AISA representative highlighted the impact of student protests on political accountability and discussed the group's involvement in ongoing protests in Jharkhand.

E20 ethanol controversy Video

E20 ethanol controversy

The case stems from content related to the E20 ethanol controversy that Nitin Gadkari claims was manipulated, defamatory and generated using AI tools.

#SpotOnGround⁠ Video

#SpotOnGround⁠

AISA President Neha Bora had a sharp question for ABVP: “When students were on the streets fighting this battle, where was ABVP?” She made the remark while addressing students during AISA’s Victory March, organised to celebrate the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.⁠

Abhijeet Dipke responds to RTI inquiry into his US education funding Video

Abhijeet Dipke responds to RTI inquiry into his US education funding

Abhijeet Dipke has responded to an RTI inquiry questioning the funding of his education at Boston University. Sharing his scholarship admission letter, Dipke stated he is ready to present his education loan documents and questioned if political leaders would similarly show their degrees.

Supreme Court of India declines complete ban on pellet guns Video

Supreme Court of India declines complete ban on pellet guns

The Supreme Court of India has declined to implement a complete ban on the use of pellet guns, calling the demand vague. The Court ruled that police can use them in exceptional situations, and specific misuses can be examined on a case-by-case basis.

Raghav Chadha speaks in Sansad Bhawan on NEET issue Video

Raghav Chadha speaks in Sansad Bhawan on NEET issue

A video clip shows Raghav Chadha speaking in Sansad Bhawan, Delhi, regarding the NEET leak. He addresses questions about his stance, stating his focus is on fixing the system and achieving outcomes for students rather than seeking media headlines.

Priyanka questions police action against Delhi student Video

Priyanka questions police action against Delhi student

Politician Priyanka recounts visiting a hospitalised Delhi student injured in a police lathi charge. She shares how the student's mother questioned the visits of various political figures and asks the government why such force was used.

Profile of Lok Sabha MP Pralhad Joshi Video

Profile of Lok Sabha MP Pralhad Joshi

A profile of Pralhad Joshi, a five-time Lok Sabha MP from Karnataka. The video highlights his background, including a Bachelor of Arts degree, his past involvement in the 'Save Kashmir' campaign, and mentions challenges regarding paper leaks.

Proposed fast-track courts for exam paper leaks criticized Video

Proposed fast-track courts for exam paper leaks criticized

A video clip features a speaker criticizing the Prime Minister's proposed law for fast-track courts to handle paper leaks. The speaker references the 2024 NEET paper leak case, claiming that the alleged mastermind was granted bail and later cleared of charges by the CBI.

BJP MP says some students use paper leaks as an excuse to convince parents Video

BJP MP says some students use paper leaks as an excuse to convince parents

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament stated that some students use exam paper leaks as an excuse to explain their lack of competitive success to their parents. He added that the Prime Minister has committed to hiring top lawyers to seek the harshest punishments against 13 arrested individuals.

CJP spokespersons meet JP Nadda to submit demand memorandum Video

CJP spokespersons meet JP Nadda to submit demand memorandum

According to a social media post by Jagat Prakash Nadda, he met with a delegation of protesters who submitted a written petition. The video identifies the delegation as CJP spokespersons, who met with Nadda to submit a demand memorandum, after which Nadda urged the protesters to end their demonstration.

Note attributed to Sonam Wangchuk calls for second freedom movement Video

Note attributed to Sonam Wangchuk calls for second freedom movement

A video shows a handwritten note, attributed by the on-screen text to Sonam Wangchuk, calling for "India's 2nd Freedom Movement" and a march to the Parliament on July 20. The note, sent from "illegal detention at Safdarjung," demands freedom from injustice like paper leaks and freedom from fear.

Indian government tightens resignation rules for ISRO scientists Video

Indian government tightens resignation rules for ISRO scientists

The Indian government has tightened resignation rules for top Group A scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) after approximately 120 scientists resigned within a year. Resignations will now be decided by the Department of Space to maintain the continuity of critical projects, including Gaganyaan.

Activists protest tree cutting in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand Video

Activists protest tree cutting in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Environmental activists in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, protested against tree cutting in July 2024. An activist alleged that authorities were cutting trees without valid legal orders, claiming that forest department and police officials on site were unable to present a valid High Court order.