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When will Nitish Kumar apologise for pulling woman's hijab?

This episode of To The Point covers two major developing stories – first, the ecological future of the Aravalli range is examined following a Supreme Court interpretation from November 20 that redefines a 'hill' as land rising over 100 meters. This technicality could strip legal protection from 90% of the range, as warned by Independent MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati, potentially enabling unchecked mining. Environmentalists voice concerns that this is the 'final nail in the coffin' for North India's green shield, exacerbating the air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR. The bulletin also investigates the political controversy surrounding Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was filmed pulling the veil of a woman doctor. The incident was condemned by women's rights activist Zakia Soman as a 'criminal act to outrage the modesty of a woman,' sparking a political backlash where opposition leaders demand accountability.

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Video: Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM amid loud cheers and chants

TVK leader C Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu amid a sea of supporters, his friends and family, and several political leaders. Eight other TVK leaders were sworn in besides him, as ministers in the new government. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also attended the ceremony. The TVK managed to secure the Governor's nod to form the government after the Congress, the CPI, the CPI(M), the VCK, and IUML extended their support to the Vijay-led party for a colaition government.