Indian Supreme Court Orders Elephant Corridor Survey
The Supreme Court of India has ordered a fresh survey of elephant corridors, ruling they cannot be blocked over crop damage concerns, as wild elephant populations continue to fall.
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Allahabad High Court summons UP DGP over delayed responses in bail cases
The Allahabad High Court summoned the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police and the state's Advocate General over the police's failure to file a court-ordered counter-affidavit in a murder-case bail plea, noting that such delays are keeping serious cases pending.
Allahabad High Court summons UP DGP over delayed counter-affidavit in bail plea
The Allahabad High Court summoned the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) and the Advocate General to explain why the state missed a court-ordered counter-affidavit in a murder-case bail plea, despite multiple follow-up letters.
Subko Coffee apologises after customer receives bill containing body-shaming description
A customer at a Subko Coffee outlet in Bengaluru received a bill featuring the description 'Little fat black shirt' instead of their name. Following public outrage online, the coffee shop issued an apology and announced that disciplinary action had been taken against the responsible employee.
Justice P.B. Varale on Marathi School Closures
During a visit to his former school in Maharashtra, Supreme Court Justice P.B. Varale raised concerns over the closure of Marathi-medium schools due to funding imbalances.
Crowd gathers to collect spilled oil from overturned tanker in Binaganj, Madhya Pradesh
An oil tanker overturned in Binaganj, Madhya Pradesh, leading to a scramble as local residents rushed to the spot with buckets to collect the spilled oil. Police officers intervened to disperse the crowd as people refused to back away from the overturned vehicle.
UP Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana faces controversy over viral national anthem video
A viral video showing Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana walking while the national anthem plays in the background has sparked controversy in Unnao.
Congress demands FIR against UP Speaker Satish Mahana over national anthem controversy
The Congress party has demanded an FIR against Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker and BJP MLA Satish Mahana after a viral video showed him walking away while the national anthem was playing in the background.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defends state school system amid reports of crumbling infrastructure
In a public address, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath dismissed social media posts showing dilapidated schools as legacy issues from previous governments.
Congress demands FIR against BJP MLA in Unnao over national anthem controversy
The Congress party has demanded an FIR against a BJP MLA in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, alleging disrespect to the national anthem after a video showed him leaving while it played. The MLA has rejected the allegation, calling it a misleading analysis and stating that his event was separate from the anthem playing inside.
NITI Aayog Report on Indian Youth Skills Gap
A report by NITI Aayog reveals that approximately 8.7 crore young people in India are currently out of jobs, education, and training, posing a major challenge to the country's development goals.
Indian Government Vacancies Double Over Past Decade
Indian government vacancies have nearly doubled over the last decade, leaving more than one in five posts empty while departments increasingly rely on outsourced workers.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes Manusmriti passage on women during Pune speech
In an address in Pune, Maharashtra, Rahul Gandhi quoted a passage from the Manusmriti concerning a woman's dependence on male relatives throughout her life, calling the passage a shame and stating those words should never have been spoken.
CJP founder Dipke booked for unauthorized entry after exposing government school conditions
CJP founder Dipke faces an FIR after entering a government school to expose alleged failures, including poor infrastructure and fake students.
Spot On report details illegal mining supply chain from Haryana to Uttar Pradesh
An on-the-spot report by Spot On details an alleged illegal mining supply chain where stones are transported from Haryana through Rajasthan to Uttar Pradesh, with drivers paying 'entry fees' at multiple points.
Spot News investigates active mining operations on a mountain
A report by Spot News highlights active mining operations on a mountain that intensify after dark, questioning how such a massive operation remains hidden from the public and where the excavated stone is sent.
Sikh groups protest Congress MP Deepender Hooda's reported remarks on Sajjan Kumar
Sikh leaders and 1984 riot survivor Nirpreet Kaur protested outside the homes of Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Deepender Hooda. The protests follow reports that Hooda called Sajjan Kumar, who was convicted for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, a 'role model' after his death.
Assam Govt Ad Spend Under Himanta Biswa Sarma
The Assam government’s advertising expenditure surged to ₹460.82 crore between 2021 and 2026, featuring significant payouts to a media group led by the Chief Minister's wife.
Hit-and-run in Mumbai leaves a 15-year-old injured. Biker arrested as locals demand speed breakers.
A 15-year-old schoolgirl was crossing a Mumbai road to go home when she was hit by a speeding motorcycle. CCTV footage shows the biker fleeing after the collision. The girl suffered injuries including a concussion and reportedly cannot remember the crash.
Agnimitra Paul confronts woman on pavement during footpath encroachment inspection in Kolkata
According to video captions, Agnimitra Paul conducted inspections against footpath encroachments in Kolkata, West Bengal, and confronted a woman who was heating milk for her child on the pavement.
BJP Jammu & Kashmir criticized over social media post on Umar Khalid
An official BJP Jammu & Kashmir social media post targeting jailed activist Umar Khalid drew criticism. The video highlights that Khalid remains under trial and has not been convicted of any crime.
Spot On video presents speculative August 2026 scenario of India importing sugar
A speculative video from Spot On, set in August 2026, discusses a scenario where India is forced to import sugar for the first time in nearly a decade. The video attributes this to crop damage, festive demand, hoarding, and competing demands from ethanol production.
Rahul Gandhi speaks on women's autonomy at Pune student event
At a student event in Pune, Maharashtra, politician Rahul Gandhi addressed young women, stating that they do not belong to their fathers, brothers, husbands, or sons, but rather belong only to themselves.
Bengaluru Protests to Save 3-Billion-Year-Old Lalbagh Rock
Bengaluru residents are campaigning to protect a 3-billion-year-old rock formation from a proposed road tunnel project designed to pass beneath the historic Lalbagh Botanical Garden.
Maoists women walked a govt runway, saying they expected tailoring training, not modelling
Nine women who had surrendered as Maoists walked a government-organised fashion runway in Raipur on 7 August. The state presented it as rehabilitation and confidence-building. But four participants told The Wire they had expected tailoring training.