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Accountability journalism, ground reporting, interviews and public-interest stories from across India.
A video from August 2024 shows a man shouting, gesturing, and holding a belt inside a Mumbai local train compartment. On-screen captions state that the man slapped and threatened a woman with a belt for sleeping, and was arrested.
A Spot News report challenges the government's claim that Modi's foreign trips since 2021 generated high returns in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), noting that India's net FDI fell from nearly $44 billion to about $1 billion over the last three years.
The Ministry of External Affairs disclosed in the Rajya Sabha that spending on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits rose nearly fivefold between 2021 and 2025. Minister of State Pabitra Margherita stated that over ₹550 crore has been spent on these visits since 2021.
A video by Spot On discusses WhatsApp forwards circulating among older BJP voters that attribute the fallout from NEET exam protests and paper leaks to parenting and a lack of values, rather than systemic issues.
A news report highlights public infrastructure and healthcare challenges across several Indian states, detailing a patient treated with cardboard splints in a Bihar hospital, school children crossing a river to reach school in Madhya Pradesh, and a Karnataka doctor using a mobile phone torch during a power cut.
A viral social media post claiming Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted paid content was pushed in India during "CJP" protests is false.
Delhi University student Siddharth Rao discusses his nine-day hunger strike at the Faculty of Arts. He outlines key demands, including increasing seats in the one-year postgraduate program, reserving seats for women in the Delhi University Students' Union, and halting the saffronization of the university.
Krantikari Yuva Sangathan member Mudita protests against Delhi University's funding deficit, rising student fees, hostel shortages, and reliance on Higher Education Funding Agency loans, calling for evening classes to improve student enrolment.
A video shared online shows Junaid, a volunteer who previously provided food to students during NEET protests in Delhi, feeding JPSC (Jharkhand Public Service Commission) aspirants protesting in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
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.
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.
The case stems from content related to the E20 ethanol controversy that Nitin Gadkari claims was manipulated, defamatory and generated using AI tools.
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.
A Spot On journalist confronted Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Gopal Bhargava over a video showing schoolgirls wading through a river, leading to an angry exchange over delayed bridge construction and media motives.
A 40-year-old techie was detained after allegedly opening fire with an air gun while intoxicated inside an apartment complex in Bengaluru’s Anekal taluk. Police said pellets struck several parked vehicles, triggering panic among residents. The air gun has been seized, and a case has been registered.
During a parliamentary session, Hon'ble Chairman Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan requested the Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Kiren Rijiju, to convey the opposition's sentiments and request for Home Minister Amit Shah to attend the House.
A video by Spot On discusses new public posters in Mumbai and Nashik that portray Gen Z as supporting both students and the Prime Minister. The creator criticizes the campaign for shifting blame onto students' values following protests over examinations.
A mother and daughter, Deepa and Suman, were allegedly assaulted by a group of women associated with a Hindu organization on suspicion of cow smuggling as they took a pregnant stray cow home. Police have registered an FIR.
A police officer in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, was removed from field duty and faced departmental action after a video surfaced showing him threatening a citizen who was filming an inquiry.
A parliamentary disclosure revealed that over Rs 20 crore in scholarships for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for the 2024-25 academic year remains unpaid.
Begusarai police in Bihar registered an FIR and arrested one person after a video surfaced showing a village panchayat forcing a rape survivor to lick her own spit. The panchayat had allegedly declared the woman at fault for the assault.
The Delhi government announced a free one-year residential coaching scholarship for JEE and NEET aspirants. The program has raised questions regarding why the government is funding and promoting private coaching culture, given previous concerns about academic pressure and the role of public schooling.
A video shows the cabin aftermath of violent turbulence that hit an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi. According to the video, 17 people were injured, with witnesses stating that passengers were tossed into the cabin mid-air.
Meerut Police has clarified that a viral video does not show Kanwariyas attacking police officers. Police stated that a clash occurred between two groups of Kanwariyas in the Daurala area, and a constable in plain clothes sustained minor scratches while attempting to break up the fight.
A Spot On video clip from August 2024 highlights allegations labeling Abhijeet Dipke a 'Pakistani agent,' Sonam Wangchuk a 'Chinese agent,' and claiming the CJP protest was funded by the CIA. The video argues that such scrutiny should be directed toward those in power to ensure accountability.