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On News@2 this April 28, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The 8th Pay Commission is set to begin consultations in New Delhi today to review salaries, allowances and pensions of central government employees. Headed by Chairperson of the Delimitation Commission, Ranjana Desai, the panel will engage with unions seeking higher pay amid inflation, impacting around 10 m...

On News@2 this April 27, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said he will not appear before Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case, citing lack of faith in a fair hearing and alleging conflict of interest. Meanwhile, counting is underway for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation elections in Aizawl, with the Zoram Pe...

On News@2 this April 24, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The BJP-led government in Bihar under Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary will face a floor test in the Assembly, with the NDA holding a clear majority and expected to win the confidence vote despite opposition challenge from RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. Meanwhile, the Gauhati High Court has denied pre-arrest bai...

On News@2 this April 23, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Polling is underway across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Maharashtra with strong early turnout. Tamil Nadu recorded about 38 percent voting by 11 am with over 20 million voters, while West Bengal saw more than 41 percent turnout in the first phase. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court  has put on hold the li...

On News@2 this April 22, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran following a request from Pakistan’s leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, while Tehran has called the US blockade an “act of war”. In Maharashtra, the Thane Municipal Corporation has banned vehicle washing till June 1...

On News@2 this April 21, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Japan has approved a major shift in its postwar pacifist policy, allowing the export of lethal weapons for the first time after its Cabinet led by Sanae Takaichi cleared the move. The decision is aimed at strengthening national security and boosting the defence industry, though critics warn it may increase...

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the abolition of the Madrasa Board, mandating a uniform state curriculum for all madrasas from July, a move backed by some religious leaders but opposed by groups like the All India Muslim Personal Law Board. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court will deliver its verdict on recusal pleas in the liquor policy case involving Arvind Kejriwal. Sep...

On News@2 this April 17, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The Centre has notified the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023, bringing into force the provision for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies from April 16. However, officials clarified that the quota will not be implemented immediately, as it remains linked...

On News@2 this April 16, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. A special session of Parliament is underway with heated debate over key bills, including the Women’s Reservation and Constitution Amendment proposals, as the women’s bill was introduced after a division vote. Meanwhile, India and the United States are advancing talks on a bilateral trade agreement following...

BJP's Samrat Choudhary takes oath as new Bihar CM as Nitish Kumar's 20-year-reign ends; US President Trump calls Modi to discuss bilateral ties and West Asia situation and Raghav Chadha's Z+ security by Punjab police withdrawn amid rift with AAP. Tune in! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

Noida saw unrest as workers demanding a ₹20,000 monthly wage clashed with police. In West Bengal, concerns rose after voters found their names missing from electoral rolls. Bihar faces a political shift as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to resign, likely paving the way for a BJP-led government. Globally, Iran has sought compensation from Gulf nations, alleging they enabled US-Israel strikes, c...

Violence broke out in Noida as factory workers protesting for higher wages turned aggressive, blocking roads and setting vehicles on fire, prompting police action and new relief measures by the Uttar Pradesh government. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major upcoming decision on women’s reservation, calling it a historic step to enhance women’s participation in governance. Separ...

On News@2 this April 10, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has taken oath as a Rajya Sabha MP, signalling his imminent exit from state leadership and a major political transition, with the BJP set to choose its first Chief Minister in Bihar. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India next month after discussions wi...

On News@2 this April 9, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Polling for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry began at 7 am with strong security and steady voter turnout across regions. Key contests are underway between the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and opposition alliances, with over 25 million voters in Assam alone. Bypolls are also being held...

On News@2 this April 8, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, with Tehran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and talks set for April 10 in Islamabad. Despite the truce, missile alerts continued across the Gulf. Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Tehran urged Indians to leave Iran immediately, activat...

On News@2 this April 7, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. A nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court of India is hearing review petitions on the 2018 Sabarimala verdict, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta who was representing the centre arguing that not all constitutional issues should be seen through a gender lens. Meanwhile, a team of Assam Police reache...

On News@2 this April 6, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The Supreme Court has ordered a preliminary inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation into alleged irregularities in awarding government contracts worth ₹12.7 billion in Arunachal Pradesh, reportedly linked to Chief Minister Pema Khandu’s family. The agency has been asked to examine tenders, execution and...

On News@2 this April 3, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. West Bengal Police have arrested AIMIM leader and advocate Mofakkerul Islam in connection with the Malda protest that saw seven judicial officers held hostage for over nine hours. The Supreme Court of India had termed the incident a criminal failure and ordered central forces for protection and a probe. Mean...

On News@2 this April 2, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The Supreme Court of India has condemned the nine-hour confinement of judicial officers in West Bengal’s Malda, calling it a pre-planned challenge to its authority and ordering central forces for protection. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the BJP, alleging a political conspiracy. Meanwhile, concerns h...

On News@2 this April 1, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. India has launched the first phase of Census 2027, marking its first fully digital population exercise with options for self-enumeration and mobile-based data collection across states. The exercise will record housing conditions and assets, with over 3 million officials involved and full enumeration schedule...

On News@2 this March 31, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. A tragic stampede at the Sheetla Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district left at least eight women dead and several injured after overcrowding during a religious gathering. Rescue operations were launched and the state government has ordered a probe, with compensation announced for victims’ families. Meanwhile, Ci...

On News@2 this March 30, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. A major political shift is underway in Bihar as Nitish Kumar resigned as a Member of the Legislative Council, fuelling speculation about a leadership change within Janata Dal (United). Meanwhile, India is set to tighten CCTV security norms from April 1 under the STQC framework, likely restricting Chinese firm...

On News@2 this March 27, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Nepal’s political landscape has seen a major shift as Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, was sworn in as the country’s youngest Prime Minister after a landslide electoral victory, with his party securing 182 of 275 seats. Meanwhile in India, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed rumours of a C...

On News@2 this March 26, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Iran has said it will allow ships from India, Russia, China, Pakistan and Iraq to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing West Asia conflict, while blocking vessels from the US, Israel and allied nations. In West Bengal, controversy erupted after 340 Muslim voters were removed from the electoral...

On News@2 this March 25, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The Congress party has been asked to vacate its key offices in New Delhi, including its headquarters at Akbar Road and premises at Raisina Road, by March 28, prompting the party to explore legal options and seek an extension. Meanwhile, the Gujarat Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill after a lengthy...