The government plans to repeal MGNREGA and introduce the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin, increasing guaranteed rural employment from 100 to 125 days and focusing on infrastructure, water security, livelihoods, and climate resilience.

Prime Minister Modi has begun a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman, marking diplomatic milestones and engaging with leaders and the Indian diaspora.

Meanwhile, Delhi faces dense fog and severe air pollution, grounding flights, delaying trains, and prompting health warnings as AQI hits 500.

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On News At 2 This December 12, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon's most crucial headlines.

The DGCA sacked four IndiGo operations inspectors after massive flight disruptions caused by crew shortages, summoning CEO Pieter Elbers for review.

Meanwhile, a bus carrying 37 pilgrims plunged into a gorge in Andhra Pradesh, killing 10 and injuring 20, prompting urgent rescue and investigation.

In Parliament, both Houses convened for tributes and debates, while Rahul Gandhi chaired a Congress meeting reviewing electoral reforms and the Vande Mataram discussion, highlighting ongoing political focus alongside national emergencies and transport crises.

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On News At 2 this December 10, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon's most crucial headlines

Parliament’s Winter Session entered day eight with electoral reforms at the centre of heated debate, while Rahul Gandhi’s planned Berlin trip drew BJP criticism. MPs also raised issues including pollution, railway projects and human rights.

In trade news, the US said India has offered its most favourable terms yet for American farm exports, with talks also progressing on aviation parts.

Meanwhile, Amazon announced over 35 billion Dollars investment in India by 2030 to expand AI, digitise businesses, boost exports and create jobs.

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On News At 2 this November 9, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon's most crucial headlines

Parliament resumed on Tuesday with the Lok Sabha discussing electoral reforms, while the Rajya Sabha debated Vande Mataram. NDA MPs met PM Modi ahead of the Budget Session amid Opposition protests.

US President Trump signaled tariffs on Indian rice over alleged dumping, with a trade delegation visiting India soon.

Meanwhile, the Centre ordered IndiGo to cut 5% of winter flights after mass cancellations, refunding over 7 Billion Rupees, while reassigning slots to rival airlines as a full inquiry continues.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened a 10-hour Lok Sabha debate marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, calling it a unifying force of the freedom struggle and reciting omitted lines as he urged future generations to draw inspiration.

Meanwhile, US Under Secretary Allison Hooker began a five-day visit to ease strained bilateral ties and expand strategic cooperation.

Back home, IndiGo’s meltdown deepened with over 4,500 cancellations in a week, crippling airports as regulators issued notices and passengers struggled with delays.

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On News At 7 this December 5, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

Russian President Vladimir Putin began his two day India visit with ceremonial meetings and talks on defence, trade and a 2030 economic roadmap as Europe urged India to push for progress on the Ukraine war.

Indigo’s crisis deepened with over 600 flights cancelled across major airports for a third day, causing widespread disruption amid crew shortages and strict duty norms.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Tamil Nadu’s plea against a High court order allowing Karthigai Deepam lamp lighting at Arulmighu Subramaniya Swamy Temple near a dargah at Thiruparankundram.

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On News At 2 this December 4, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for a two day visit marking 25 years of the strategic partnership, with talks on trade, defence and BrahMos upgrades expected.

Meanwhile, five men from Haryana and Punjab were arrested in an alleged ISI-linked Hawala and espionage network funding terror activities.

Indigo continues to face major operational chaos with nearly 250 flights cancelled on Thursday, prompting a DGCA summons as pilot unions blame staffing shortages and faulty roster planning

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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 visit, paving the way for deeper military cooperation, easier logistical support and expanded access to each other’s bases.

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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 staging protests.

Meanwhile, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met amid renewed tensions over a possible leadership change, as Congress leaders pushed for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing internal dispute.

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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 Pradesh-Chhattisgarh Maoist committee offered to surrender by January 1 if states provide security and rehabilitation guarantees, promising a temporary halt to violence amid intensified anti-Maoist operations and recent insurgency losses.

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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 DGCA safety alerts. Meanwhile, Bharat Electronics Limited and France’s Safran signed a joint venture to manufacture the HAMMER precision-guided weapon in India, boosting defence self-reliance with plans for 60% indigenisation.

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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 between PM Modi and PM Carney. Delhi’s air remained very poor at an AQI of 397, and an anti-pollution protest at India Gate turned violent, leading to multiple arrests and injuries.

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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 CM DK Shivakumar pushed for a 2.5-year rotational chief ministership, prompting urgent consultations within the Congress.

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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 the idea of deemed assent. Meanwhile, the US approved India’s $93 million purchase of Excalibur artillery rounds and Javelin anti-tank missiles, strengthening New Delhi’s precision-strike capabilities and defence partnership with Washington.

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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 hikes and halted school buses.

Meanwhile, a new video of Red Fort blast accused Dr Umar un Nabi surfaced, where he justified suicide bombings.

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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 Asia dependence. In Bihar, the NDA government will be sworn in on November 20, with Nitish Kumar set for a tenth term as Prime Minister Modi attends.

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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’s Dampa. In Pune, at least eight people died and several were injured after a truck with failed brakes hit multiple vehicles, triggering a massive fire.

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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 a ₹450 billion export package to counter US tariffs and aid MSMEs. The Supreme Court sought reports from Punjab and Haryana over rising stubble burning as Delhi’s AQI reached hazardous levels.

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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 Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar attends the G7 meet, holding talks with UK, French, German and Brazilian counterparts to deepen cooperation in technology, education and sustainability.

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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 heightened security. Separately, Delhi’s air quality plunged to severe with an AQI of 425 on Tuesday, prompting authorities to enforce GRAP-3, banning construction and closing primary schools.

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