On News@7 this 26 December, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

In a landmark political shift, the BJP won its first-ever mayoral post in Kerala as VV Rajesh was elected Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, ending nearly four decades of Left rule, while the UDF dominated elsewhere. Meanwhile, in Japan, fourteen people were injured after a knife attack at a rubber factory in Mishima, with a suspect in custody. In Rajasthan, three people, including an IT firm CEO, were arrested for the alleged gangrape of a woman manager following a birthday party in Udaipur.

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On News@7 this 25 of December, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

India has successfully tested the nuclear-capable K-4 missile from the submarine INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal, boosting its sea-based nuclear deterrent.

Meanwhile, Odisha security forces killed top Maoist commander Ganesh Uikey along with five others in Kandhamal forests, calling it a major breakthrough.

In Delhi, 100 Atal Canteens were launched, providing subsidised meals at ₹5 per plate for low-income residents.

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On News@7 this 24 of December, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray announced an alliance ahead of the January 15 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, aiming to remain united and ensure a Marathi mayor for Mumbai.

Meanwhile, the Maharashtra cabinet approved an ordinance granting voting rights to directly elected municipal council and nagar panchayat presidents, alongside initiatives including a Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe statue, nurse regularisation, and District Karmayogi 2.0.

Separately, the Delhi High Court questioned the Centre over 18% GST on air purifiers amid the city’s air pollution crisis, urging urgent tax reduction and listing the matter for December 26.

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On News at 7 this 23 of December, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines

Bangladesh has summoned India’s High Commissioner Pranay Verma over protests and vandalism targeting its diplomatic missions following the lynching of a Hindu man in Mymensingh, urging India to ensure staff security.

Separately, China has launched a trade dispute against India at the WTO over measures affecting solar cells, modules and IT goods, alleging discriminatory policies.

Meanwhile, fresh violence in Assam’s Karbi Anglong injured several people amid clashes over eviction of encroachers from tribal grazing lands.

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On News At 7 this 22 of December, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Sonia and Rahul Gandhi on the Enforcement Directorate’s appeal in the National Herald case, challenging a trial court’s refusal to take cognisance of charges.

In West Bengal, suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has launched the Janata Unnayan Party, triggering political controversy over his Babri Masjid remarks.

Meanwhile, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said misinformation surrounds the Supreme Court’s Aravalli ruling, stressing conservation through scientific assessment and no new mining leases except in critical cases.

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On News At 7 this 19 of December Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines

The Election Commission has published Tamil Nadu’s integrated draft electoral roll after a Special Intensive Revision, triggering large-scale deletions across districts, including 14.25 lakh voters in Chennai and 6.5 lakh in Coimbatore

Meanwhile, the Centre plans to set up a statutory Bureau of Port Security to strengthen port and vessel safety.

Separately, Arunachal Pradesh has signed an MoU to revive the stalled 144-MW Gongri hydropower project, boosting energy security and investor confidence.

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On News At 7 this 18 of December, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines

The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin Bill, 2025, amid Opposition protests accusing the government of undermining MGNREGA and insulting Mahatma Gandhi.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka Assembly passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, allowing up to seven years’ imprisonment and fines for hate-related offenses.

India also signed a comprehensive economic partnership with Oman, offering major tariff cuts to boost trade and diversify exports.

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On News At 7 this 17 of December, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines

India has closed its Visa Application Centre in Dhaka following rising security concerns and threats from extremist elements, prompting New Delhi to summon Bangladesh’s High Commissioner and urge protection of diplomatic missions.

Meanwhile, Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian airlines until January 24, disrupting around 800 weekly flights and increasing costs.

In Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court approved action against end-of-life vehicles below BS-IV emission standards to combat worsening air pollution, while exempting newer vehicles and calling for public awareness initiatives and toll reviews.

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On News At 7 this 16 of December, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa apologised for the city’s severe air pollution, stating no government can fully curb it within nine to ten months. GRAP-IV measures have been enforced, including denying fuel to vehicles without valid PUC, banning non-Delhi BS-VI vehicles, halting construction, and restricting material transport, while claiming gradual AQI improvement.

In West Bengal, Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigned after chaos at Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour in Kolkata to ensure a fair probe.

Meanwhile, the government introduced the VB-G RAM-G Bill in Lok Sabha to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests.

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On News At 7 this 15 of December, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines

Mumbai’s civic body elections will be held on January 15, 2026, with results on January 16, alongside polls in 28 other municipal bodies across Maharashtra.

Meanwhile, former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal was sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner, ending a months-long vacancy, amid opposition concerns over representation.

In Uttar Pradesh, dense fog caused a massive vehicle pile-up on the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, killing two people, including a CISF inspector, and injuring several others.

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On News At 7 This December 12, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines.

India is fast-tracking business visas for Chinese executives, promising approvals within four weeks to attract investment amid rising US tariffs.

Parliament’s Winter Session saw heated debates on Vande Mataram, air pollution and electoral reforms, with Aviation Minister Naidu defending airfare levels and highlighting made in India aircraft plans.

Meanwhile, retail inflation rose slightly to 0.71 per cent in November, staying below the RBI target. Economists expect inflation to remain moderate, allowing scope for a small rate cut before a pause.

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On News At 7 this December 11, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines

The Election Commission extended the Special Intensive Revision deadline by a week in five states and one Union Territory, shifting submissions to dates between December 19 and 31.

Parliament’s Winter Session turned heated as clashes over Vande Mataram and electoral reforms led both houses to adjourn till tomorrow.

In Arunachal Pradesh, at least fourteen workers from Assam died after a truck plunged off a cliff, prompting a major multi-agency rescue effort with several labourers still missing.

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On News At 7 this December 10, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines

Day eight of the Winter Session saw heated clashes over electoral reforms, with Opposition MPs demanding paper ballots and calling the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls unconstitutional, while the government defended EVMs and accused rivals of spreading misinformation.

The DGCA summoned IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers over mass flight disruptions linked to crew shortages, as the Delhi High Court termed the situation a crisis.

And In West Bengal, a key witness against suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan was injured in a truck crash that killed his son and driver.

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On News At 7 this December 9, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, speaking in Parliament’s Winter Session, alleged the BJP and RSS had captured key institutions, including the Election Commission, enabling electoral manipulation and weakening democracy.

In Hyderabad, an anonymous email claiming a bomb on a US-bound flight triggered a massive airport security sweep, though nothing suspicious was found.

Meanwhile in Goa, CM Pramod Sawant ordered the demolition of the Luthra brothers’ shack as police and Interpol pursued them over a nightclub fire that killed 25.

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On News At 7 this December 8, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines

Prime Minister Modi accused Congress and Nehru of altering Vande Mataram over communal concerns, sparking a clash with Priyanka Gandhi in Lok Sabha who said Modi omitted context from Nehru’s letters.

Moody’s criticized IndiGo for poor planning ahead of new aviation rules, causing massive flight disruptions, refunds worth 8.27 billion rupees, and lost baggage.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court flagged insensitive comments in rape cases, warning they intimidate survivors, and may issue guidelines for high courts to prevent such remarks and ensure proper handling of cases.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Delhi after four years, advancing the India-Russia Vision 2030 agenda with focus on energy, defence, trade and calls for peace in Ukraine.

Indigo’s crisis deepened into a fourth day, prompting a DGCA probe, rollback of new pilot rest rules and government efforts to restore normal operations.

Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir SIA conducted raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal to uncover the network behind the November 10 Delhi blast.

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On News At 7 this December 4, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Indian capital Delhi on Thursday for his first state visit since 2021. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Russian President at the city’s Palam airport. He is expected to host the leader for a dinner at his residence.

IndiGo suffered major nationwide disruptions as over 300 flights were cancelled due to new crew rostering rules, software glitches, and baggage failures, while two Hyderabad-bound flights received bomb threats, triggering emergency diversions and regulatory scrutiny.

Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi criticised the government for excluding the Opposition from meetings with visiting foreign leaders ahead of Vladimir Putin’s India visit, calling it a break from long-standing parliamentary tradition and linking current India-Russia ties to historic Indo-Soviet cooperation.

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On News At 7 this December 3, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines.

The Centre has withdrawn its directive to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app amid privacy concerns, making it optional with user registration required and allowing uninstallation. External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar warned the US and Europe that strict immigration curbs and higher H-1B visa fees could backfire, stressing that free movement of skilled workers benefits all. Meanwhile, a check-in system glitch in multiple airports disrupted flights across India, particularly in Hyderabad, Varanasi, Delhi, and Bengaluru, causing delays and cancellations before operations were restored.

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On News At 7 this December 1, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that allegations of mass voter deletions in West Bengal are fabricated, stressing that legal safeguards and verification ensure an inclusive electoral roll.

Meanwhile, the NIA raided multiple locations in Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir in the Red Fort blast case, seizing documents linked to a Jaish-e-Mohammed module.

Separately, the Supreme Court refused to extend the deadline for waqf property registration, directing applicants to seek relief from waqf tribunals instead.

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On News At 7 this November 28, Abhishek Mishra brings you evening's most crucial headlines.

India’s economy surged 8.2% in Q2 FY2025-26, driven by strong manufacturing, construction and services growth, reinforcing its position as the fastest-growing major economy. New Delhi is preparing to host Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 4–5 for a key bilateral summit expected to boost defence and energy ties. India has also rushed aid to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah killed 56 people. Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, relief teams and INS Vikrant have been deployed for rescue and support.

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