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A reporter from Spot On highlights alleged illegal mining operations occurring openly, questioning how such activities continue to take place in broad daylight despite years of news coverage on the mining mafia.
A video published by Spot On captures journalists observing trucks loaded with stones at night. The journalists note the presence of a suspected illegal mining site but decide to film from a distance due to safety concerns in the dark.
India has been classified as a "flawed democracy" rather than a full democracy after dropping to 53rd on the Economist Intelligence Unit's index, despite having nearly one billion voters.
A former ISRO chairman has warned of increasing bureaucratisation within the space agency after nearly 120 scientists resigned over the past year. The resignations, which included scientists working on flagship missions like Gaganyaan, led the Centre to revise scientists' resignation rules.
A report by Spot On highlights the impact of illegal mining, showing a site where miners dug so deep that they breached an aquifer and reached groundwater, causing a mountain to disappear before the government sealed the mine.
Social media users criticized Parliament's decision to grant Vande Mataram equal status to the National Anthem, questioning why leaders are not instead addressing critical issues such as the Assam floods and the situation in Manipur.
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused Indian Home Minister Amit Shah of responsibility for police actions and pellet gun use against protesting students, arguing that Shah is either culpable or incompetent and must resign.
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.
A new report from Amnesty International claims Indian-made weapons and military components reached Israel during the Gaza war, urging New Delhi to suspend exports.
A Uttar Pradesh Police constable, Abhishek Yadav, who was previously jailed in a rape case and subsequently reinstated, has been accused of abducting and murdering a 10-year-old girl in Gorakhpur.
An Ayodhya Samajwadi Party (SP) Member of Parliament (MP) staged a protest at Parliament targeting alleged Ram Mandir donation theft. The protest featured individuals carrying donation boxes on their heads while a song played asking who stole the donations.
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.
A video report details the alleged assault of a government official while on duty in Bengaluru. An First Information Report (FIR) was registered at the Devarajeevanahalli police station under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following the incident in Roshan Nagar, DJ Halli.
On-screen text from Spot News reports that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has resigned, citing personal reasons.
During a press conference, Akhilesh Yadav discussed cannabis seizures in Uttar Pradesh, claiming that before 2017, more cannabis was seized in Gorakhpur, whereas it is now more frequently seized in Lucknow.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is reportedly facing a court warrant following his alleged non-appearance in court over remarks made during the 2023 Karnataka election campaign.
Noida police registered an FIR against a woman under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for making objectionable remarks about the Indian Prime Minister.
Even as the Centre has tightened anti-paper leak laws after the NEET-UG controversy, Odisha is investigating a fresh alleged paper leak during a postgraduate medical entrance examination.
The Delhi Police has refuted reports claiming that the passports of individuals involved in violence during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests at Jantar Mantar could be cancelled. In a statement on social media, the Delhi Police called the claims misleading and clarified that no such decision has been made.
In July 2024, a security operation in the Noney district of Manipur resulted in the death of a Naga village guard, identified as 22-year-old Lanbimei Riamei. Two CoBRA personnel were also injured in the gunfire, which occurred near Bitang village.
Students at Uttarakhand Ayurved University protested, with some climbing a water tank, over allegations that their exam results have been pending for four years. The delay has reportedly stalled subsequent exams and their academic timeline.
Two protesters were reportedly made to answer a 240-question questionnaire by the Goa Police to explain their support for Umar Khalid. According to reports, the questionnaire asked the protesters why they raised "Free Umar Khalid" slogans.
Wangchuk welcomed the Centre's introduction of a bill in parliament on exam reform, hoping for broader improvements to the education system.
The most unexpected jewellery heist you'll watch today! A bizarre CCTV clip from a jewellery store in Karnataka has taken the internet by storm after a rat was seen making off with jewellery worth reportedly around ₹10 lakh.
During a protest, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee wore a placard featuring photos of 20 former TMC MPs, referring to them as 'traitors' from West Bengal.