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In today’s top stories on News at 7, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai takes oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, becoming the first Buddhist and only the second Dalit to hold the post. India strongly rebukes China’s latest attempt to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh. BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw returns from Pakistan’s custody. Meanwhile, India bans Turkish broadcaster TRT World on X over mis...

In today's News at 7, three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists are killed in a Shopian encounter, India’s Operation Sindoor cripples Pakistani airbases, and emergency airstrips are activated across highways. Meanwhile, 14 die from spurious liquor in Amritsar, fisheries scientist Subbanna Ayyappan is found dead in Karnataka, and India hits back at US tariffs under Donald Trump’s second term. Produced by Pr...

On News at 7, Prateek Lidhoo wraps up the biggest headlines for Monday, 12th May. Virat Kohli announces his retirement from Test cricket, ending a glorious 14-year career. India reopens 32 airports after tensions with Pakistan de-escalate. Meanwhile, the US and China reach a 90-day trade truce, and controversy erupts as Mexico sues Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico. Also, a dramatic escalatio...

In today’s News at 7, host Prateek Lidhoo brings you the top headlines as of Friday, 9th May. Tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a boiling point after Islamabad launched a coordinated drone and missile attack across 24 Indian cities, which was successfully intercepted by India's air defence systems. In response to security threats, Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district has declared a comple...

In today’s News at 7, we bring you the latest after India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror camps across Pakistan in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack. We cover the reported drone strikes across 10 Pakistani cities, major explosions in Lahore, the hit on Rawalpindi Stadium ahead of a PSL match, and international travel advisories issued for the region. Plus, Defence Minister...

In this episode of News @ 7, we bring you the top stories for Wednesday, 7th May. India launches its most expansive cross-border operation since Balakot — codenamed Operation Sindoor — targeting nine terror facilities across Pakistan and PoK. Over 80 terrorists are reportedly killed in precision strikes involving Rafales and SCALP missiles. As the region reacts, world leaders call for restraint, P...

In this episode of News at 7, we bring you the biggest developments of Tuesday, May 6. India gears up for nationwide air raid drills amid rising tensions with Pakistan, Punjab Police foil a major terror plot involving RPGs and IEDs, and the Supreme Court orders a probe into a controversial police encounter in Maharashtra. Plus, the global diplomatic reaction to the Pahalgam terror attack reveals a...

In today’s top stories on News at 7, Russian President Vladimir Putin accepts PM Modi’s invite to visit India, while both leaders condemn terrorism after the Pahalgam attack. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges the Asian Development Bank to cut funding to Pakistan. Karnataka kicks off a caste census focusing on Scheduled Castes for internal reservation policy. The Allahabad High Court hears...

On today’s episode of News at 7 (Friday, 2nd May), we bring you the top stories making headlines across India and beyond. Delhi reels under extreme weather as heavy rain and strong winds claim four lives and disrupt flights, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert. In legal news, the Rouse Avenue Court has issued notices to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case, c...

On today's News at 7, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms caste census inclusion in the upcoming national survey. Congress and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar respond. The Centre extends border clearance for stranded Pakistani nationals even as Pakistan delays gate opening. The Supreme Court refuses a judicial probe into the Pahalgam terror attack, calling it demoralising for security forces. Plus, fre...

On today’s News @ 7, we report from the tragic wall collapse at Simhachalam Temple in Visakhapatnam that left 8 dead during Chandanamahotsavam, track Hafiz Saeed's hideout in Lahore, and break down Donald Trump’s removal of climate panel scientists from the US National Climate Assessment. Also, the Supreme Court of India declares digital access a fundamental right, and whistleblower IAS officer As...

In today’s episode of News @ 7 with Vaishnavi Bhardwaj: A diplomatic reboot as new Canadian PM Mark Carney eyes stronger India ties; India clamps down on Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack; the Supreme Court denies bail to ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt; fugitive Mehul Choksi faces legal hurdles in Belgium; and 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stuns IPL fans with a record-breaking century. Catc...

On today’s News at 7 with Prateek Lidhoo, we cover a day of high-stakes developments following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif admits the country supported and trained terrorists for decades, echoing India’s longstanding allegations; India responds with sweeping diplomatic actions — suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, cancelling...

In a sweeping diplomatic and strategic response to the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, India has suspended all visas for Pakistani nationals, moved to halt the Indus Waters Treaty, and warned of further consequences. With PM Modi vowing justice and survivors sharing harrowing stories, this report unpacks India’s firm stance against cross-border terrorism and the growing polit...

A terror attack at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam has left 26 people dead and several others injured, including newlyweds and tourists from across India. In today’s episode of News at 7, Prateek Lidhoo brings you the full account of the incident, intelligence findings, eyewitness accounts, and global reactions. As Kashmir observes its first bandh against terrorism in 35 years, we cover the region’s p...

In the April 22 edition of NEWS @ 7, the Delhi High Court slams Baba Ramdev for his communal remarks linked to Patanjali’s rose sharbat launch, calling them "indefensible" in a case filed by Rooh Afza-maker Hamdard. In Bengaluru, Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose faces serious charges, including attempt to murder, after CCTV footage contradicts his claims in a road rage incident. Tragedy strikes Paha...

In the April 21 edition of NEWS @ 7, Pope Francis passes away at 88, leaving behind a legacy of humility, compassion, and service. Rahul Gandhi, speaking in Boston, accuses the Election Commission of voter fraud, drawing sharp rebuke from the BJP. The Supreme Court expresses caution over judicial overreach while hearing a plea on West Bengal violence. Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash is allegedly m...

In the April 18 edition of NEWS @ 7, Prime Minister Modi and Elon Musk discuss tech collaborations, hinting at Tesla's potential entry into India. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issues a deadline on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, citing diplomatic fatigue. India slams Bangladesh’s remarks on Bengal violence, urging Dhaka to focus on its own minority rights crisis. The ED attaches assets worth ov...

In the April 16 edition of NEWS @ 7, we bring you five major updates from India and around the world. Justice Bhushan R. Gavai is recommended as the next Chief Justice of India, with his appointment set for May 2025. The Supreme Court begins hearing petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, which has sparked nationwide protests over its impact on minority rights and community control of Waqf...

In the April 15 edition of NEWS @ 7, we bring you five major developments from India and the world. The Directorate of Education in Delhi releases its academic calendar for 2025–26 with a 51-day summer break and new classroom reforms. Massive unrest over the Waqf law erupts in West Bengal, with authorities blaming Bangladeshi miscreants for the violence. Harvard University enters a legal and polit...

On today’s episode of News at 7, we begin with the big international development — fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium. We also cover Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fiery remarks on Congress during Ambedkar Jayanti, the visa retrogression shock for Indian EB-5 applicants in the US, and a bizarre police blunder involving a judge in Uttar Pradesh. Plus, updates from the...

In the April 11 edition of NEWS @ 7, we bring you five key stories from India and beyond. Haryana cracks down on female foeticide after a drop in sex ratio, revoking licenses and launching raids. Tamil Nadu Minister K. Ponmudi faces backlash and is removed from his post over controversial remarks. A terrorist is killed in an ongoing anti-terror op in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. Google l...

In the April 10 edition of NEWS @ 7, we bring you five major developments from India and beyond. The release of Ananth Mahadevan’s film Phule has been delayed after controversy over its depiction of caste. India has finally secured the extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana after years of legal battles. Indian students in the US are facing harsh immigration crackdowns, with hundreds of visas c...

In the 9th April edition of NEWS @7, we bring you five major stories from around the world.. China has urged India to unite against the U.S.’s rising tariff aggression, emphasizing multilateralism and economic cooperation between the two Asian giants. Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is being extradited to India from the U.S., marking a major step in the long-pending inves...

In the 8th April edition of NEWS @7, we cover five major stories from around the world. Scientists have successfully brought back a dire wolf after 10,000 years, using advanced gene-editing technology—marking a new milestone in de-extinction. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that Donald Trump’s new trade tariffs could trigger inflation and potentially a U.S. recession. In Visakhapatnam, over 20 stud...