Job aspirants protesting in Jharkhand have announced plans to gherao Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence on August 20, demanding the cancellation of the JSSC CGL exam and an independent CBI probe. Protesters also plan to burn effigies of Soren and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
A 25-year-old security guard named Asaful Mallick was arrested in Bengaluru after police received an intelligence tip-off. Mallick was allegedly in touch with a Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) member and was plotting an attack on the Pakistan Army.
A Spot News report highlights the environmental impact of mining operations on local mountains, with residents reporting active nighttime operations despite daytime pauses.
During a 'School Thik Karo' campaign in Hingoli, Maharashtra, activist Dipke warned of a protest alongside villagers if a school principal, who is allegedly an alcoholic and seen lying on the floor, is not removed from his post.
A CJP volunteer named Dipke alleged that BJP workers assaulted him and his father in Bankura, West Bengal, after he visited Koishonda Prathmik Bidyalay. Police confirmed one death but stated that no complaint had been filed yet.
Reports indicate Indian officials may attend a 'Victory Day' reception hosted by the Taliban at the Afghan Embassy in Delhi. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted India's ongoing engagements with Afghanistan, while India continues to follow a policy of 'engagement without recognition'.
Sanjay Singh inspected a primary school in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, alleging that the school is locked on the spot but running on paper. During his visit, Singh showed locked classrooms and an abandoned kitchen area, criticizing the state of government schools.
The National Human Rights Commission issued notices to the Home Ministry and the CRPF chief following reports of the suicide deaths of 19 CRPF personnel between January and May 2026. According to CRPF data, 281 personnel died by suicide over a five-year period, with 216 on duty at the time of death.
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.
An IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata was cancelled after hours of delay, leading to a confrontation involving a passenger, Mamoni Kharat, at Biju Patnaik International Airport.
A video clip claims that former Member of Parliament and convicted rapist Prajwal Revanna obtained a mobile phone inside prison, which allegedly contained ninety pornographic videos.
Data reveals that none of IIT Kanpur's 257 professors belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories, despite a 2019 law prescribing reservation percentages. Additionally, 376 of the institution's 957 sanctioned faculty posts remain vacant.
A Spot On video report documents signs of active mining in the Aravalli Hills near the Haryana-Rajasthan border. The footage shows a constant stream of trucks carrying stones, cut-away mountain slopes, and areas where hills have allegedly disappeared, raising questions about ongoing illegal mining in the area.
In Aali Village, New Delhi, 300 homes were sealed because a lack of clear mapping has left their legal status uncertain. Despite a 2010 court order to map the village, residents say it remains unmapped, leaving them in constant fear of displacement.
A viral CCTV video from Kapurthala, Punjab, shows a man repeatedly striking a woman begging outside a temple with slippers. Punjab Police officer Dilpreet Singh stated that authorities are searching for the suspect, who is currently absconding.
The Bar Council of India withdrew an order that barred NALSAR University of Law graduates from advocate enrolment. This followed opposition from over 450 students to inviting CJI Surya Kant, after students questioned the CJI's remarks regarding Jantar Mantar protests.
A video shows Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing gratitude to former US President Donald Trump for his role in mediating a timely ceasefire between Pakistan and India, which he credited with saving millions of lives.
During a Congress event, Rahul Gandhi demonstrated his critique of Modi's foreign policy of hugging world leaders by hugging Sandeep Dikshit on stage. Dikshit then asked if Gandhi hugged him thinking of Meloni, to which Gandhi responded.
A video shows YouTuber Justin Ho and a group dressed in SpongeBob SquarePants costumes entering and dancing inside an office in India, which is described as an alleged scam call center, before being confronted by security.
The Saharanpur Police in Uttar Pradesh sent a notice to social media platform X regarding a post by journalist Sachin Gupta. The journalist had posted about plans by the Hindu Raksha Dal to offer water at the Darul Uloom Deoband seminary, based on claims that a Shivling exists beneath the premises.
At 12 years old, Vinisha Umashankar from Tamil Nadu, India, designed "Iron-Max," a solar-powered ironing cart aimed at replacing traditional charcoal-burning carts used by street vendors. The invention aims to reduce carbon emissions and increase vendors' monthly incomes.
A video clip projecting a speculative August 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly session depicts a speaker identified as TVK Minister Arjuna raising concerns over delimitation. The speaker argues against the current political imbalance and advocates for a future Prime Minister from Tamil Nadu.
An online video showcases public reactions to an Instagram post by Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh regarding Rahul Gandhi. Commenters on the post raise questions on various topics, including the Pulwama attack, press conferences, textile subsidies under Giriraj Singh's ministry, and Ram Mandir donations.
Dashcam footage has surfaced showing a car going airborne and crashing in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Text in the video states the vehicle belonged to the son of Atiq Ahmed.