News at 2

On News At 2 this December 3, Areeb Raza brings you the afternoon's most crucial headlines. The BJP swept the Delhi MCD bypolls, winning seven of twelve seats in a low-turnout vote. The rupee breached 90 against the dollar for the first time amid trade-deal uncertainty and FPI outflows. In global developments, Russia’s State Duma approved the RELOS defence pact with India ahead of Vladimir Putin’s...

On News At 2 this December 2, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that the Sanchar Saathi app is optional amid privacy concerns over its pre-installation. In Parliament, Day 2 of the Winter Session saw disruptions as the Opposition demanded a debate on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with top leaders st...

On News At 2 this November 28, Abhishek Mishra brings you afternoon's most crucial headlines. Former Odisha Chief Justice S. Muralidhar will lead a UN probe into human rights violations in Israel and Palestinian territories. In Uttar Pradesh, six died in a head-on crash between a Bolero pickup and Maruti Alto on the Ganga Expressway, with police investigating. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra-Madhya Pra...

On News at 2 this November 25, Taniya Dutta brings you the afternoon's most crucial headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the completion of the Ayodhya Ram Temple by hoisting the saffron Suryavanshi flag and offering prayers at the newly built Sapt Mandir. In Delhi, volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption disrupted air travel, forcing major flight cancellations and triggering DG...

On News at 2 this November 24, Taniya Dutta brings you the afternoon's most crucial headlines. Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as India’s 53rd Chief Justice, bringing a record shaped by key rulings on Article 370, sedition, Pegasus and electoral reforms. India and Canada agreed to deepen cooperation across trade, technology and defence, setting a 50-billion-dollar trade target by 2030 after talks...

On News at 2 this November 21, Taniya Dutta brings you the afternoon's most crucial headlines. A 5.5 magnitude quake near Dhaka sent tremors across eastern India, killing at least six people. In Delhi, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held talks with Afghanistan and Australia to boost trade, security, and strategic cooperation. In Karnataka, tensions rose as MLAs loyal to Deputy C...

On News at 2 this November 20, Taniya Dutta brings you the afternoon's most crucial headlines. Nitish Kumar has sworn in as Bihar's Chief Minister for a record 10th term after the NDA’s sweeping victory, with BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha as his deputies. The Supreme Court ruled that Governors cannot indefinitely stall bills but said courts cannot impose timelines, rejecting t...

On News At 2 this November 18, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, wanted in 26 cases of deadly attacks, was killed with five others in a major encounter on the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border, with gunfire still ongoing. Mumbai faced a second day of CNG shortages after a damaged GAIL pipeline caused massive queues, fare...

On News at 2 this November 17, Taniya Dutta brings you the afternoon's most crucial headlines. A tragic bus–tanker collision in Saudi Arabia killed at least 42 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad, prompting rescue efforts and a 24×7 helpline from Indian authorities. India also signed its first long-term LPG import deal with the US, securing 2.2 MTPA from 2026 to boost energy security and reduce West Asi...

On News at 2 this November 14, Taniya Dutta brings you the afternoon's most crucial headlines. Early trends show the NDA heading for a sweeping majority in Bihar as the Mahagathbandhan struggles to widen its support, with Tejashwi Yadav trailing. In bypolls across eight seats, Congress and BJP were neck and neck, each leading in two, while regional parties held their ground and the MNF won Mizoram...

On News at 2 this November 13, Taniya Dutta brings you the afternoon's most crucial headlines. The Centre confirmed the Red Fort blast as a terror act linked to a Jaish-e-Mohammad module, with Pulwama doctor Umar Un Nabi identified as the prime suspect. Investigators are interrogating several suspects as the Red Fort Metro Station remains closed for security reasons. Meanwhile, the Cabinet cleared...

On News at 2 this November 12, Taniya Dutta brings you the afternoon's most crucial headlines. Delhi Police are probing a Red Fort car blast that killed 13, tracking suspects linked to a “white-collar” terror module, as PM Modi prepares to review the case. Exit polls for the Bihar elections predict a clear NDA victory with 147 seats, while Mahagathbandhan trails at 90. In Canada, External Affairs...

On News at 2 this November 11, Taniya Dutta brings to you this afternoon's most crucial headlines. Security agencies have invoked terrorism law for investigations after a powerful car blast near the Red Fort in Delhi killed 13 and injured 20 on Monday, leading to a nationwide security alert. Meanwhile, the final phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections saw a 31.38% turnout by 11 AM on Tuesday, with h...

On News At 2 this November 7, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. In major security developments, J&K Police and central agencies foiled a Faridabad terror plot, seizing 350 kg of explosives and arresting Dr. Mujahil Shakil and two aides. In Gujarat, the ATS nabbed three ISIS-linked suspects, including Dr. Ahmed Mohiyuddin, for planning a ricin-based attack a...

On News At 2 this November 7, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. A major Air Traffic Control glitch disrupted Delhi airport operations, delaying over 150 flights as authorities worked to restore normalcy. The Supreme Court directed states to relocate stray dogs from schools, hospitals, and transport hubs to shelters after vaccination and sterilization. Meanwhile, Bi...

On News At 2 this November 6, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Voting has begun for 121 constituencies in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections, with over 37 million voters deciding the fate of key leaders including Tejashwi Yadav and Samrat Choudhary. Meanwhile, the Centre blacklisted 178 training centres under the Skill Development Ministry for corrupt...

On News At 2 this November 5, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Democrats notched major wins in Donald Trump’s second term’s first elections, with Zohran Mamdani becoming New York’s first Muslim and Indian-origin mayor, invoking Nehru in a fiery speech promising rent freezes and childcare reforms. In Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur, six people died after being hit by a trai...

On News At 2 this November 4, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The DGCA has proposed a 48 hour window allowing passengers to cancel or reschedule flight tickets within two days of booking, with feedback open until November 30. In Bihar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav promised Rs 30,000 annual aid for poor women, free electricity for irrigation, and MSP bonuses if elect...

On News At 2 this 3rd of November, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. India clinched their maiden Women’s World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai, powered by Shafali Verma’s 87 and Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance. In Telangana, 24 people were killed after a gravel-laden lorry collided with an RTC bus near Mirzaguda, prompting CM Revant...

On News At 2 this October 31, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. India and the US signed a 10-year defence pact in Malaysia to deepen military cooperation, joint production, and intelligence sharing. The Supreme Court summoned all state chief secretaries over non-compliance in the stray dog menace case, criticising state inaction. Meanwhile, the NDA’s Bihar manifest...

On News At 2 this October 30, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. US President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping have agreed to reduce tariffs and secure rare earth supplies, marking a brief thaw in trade ties.  In India, the Election Commission has launched helpline number 1950 in West Bengal to aid voters ahead of electoral roll revision. Meanwhile, the...

On News At 2 this October 29, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian president to take a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force Station, following her 2023 Sukhoi-30 MKI flight. In a diplomatic milestone, India will host European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio...

On News At 2 this October 28, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in 12 states has drawn opposition from Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Kerala, with parties alleging political bias. Meanwhile, Cyclone Montha intensified into a severe storm, prompting mass evacuations in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha a...

On News At 2 this 27th of October, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai has recommended Justice Surya Kant as the next Chief Justice of India, set to take office on November 23. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 47th ASEAN Summit virtually, declaring 2026 as the ‘Year of ASEAN-India Maritime Cooperation’ and reaffirming India’s Act East...

On News At 2 this October 24, Taniya Dutta brings you the afternoon's most crucial headlines. At least 20 people killed after a bus collided with a two-wheeler and caught fire in Andhra Pradesh, with 18 survivors escaping. Delhi Police arrested two suspected ISIS operatives planning “fidayeen” attacks, seizing arms and electronic devices, while investigations probe possible ISI links. In Tripura,...