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On News@2 this January 23, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

At least 22 people have fallen ill in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after consuming contaminated water, weeks after a previous outbreak that caused 23 deaths. Authorities have hospitalized nine patients and launched door-to-door health surveys.

In Dhar, Basant Panchami puja began at the disputed 11th-century Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque under Supreme Court-directed time-sharing, with 8,000 security personnel deployed.

Meanwhile, the United States formally withdrew from the World Health Organization, leaving a $260 million unpaid debt, raising concerns over impacts on global health programs and outbreak response.

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On News@2 this January 22, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

The Supreme Court has ordered peaceful conduct of Basant Panchami poojas and Friday Juma Namaz at the the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, with separate areas and passes to manage attendance.

Meanwhile, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot walked out of the Assembly, objecting to references to the G RAM G Bill, calling it propaganda.

In Uttar Pradesh, voters missing from the draft electoral roll can now apply through a revised online Form 6.

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On News@2 this January 21, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

India is set to withdraw the families and dependents of its diplomats from Bangladesh amid rising security concerns ahead of the February 12 general election.

Meanwhile, the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam has rejoined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.

The Centre has tightened toll compliance on national highways, linking unpaid dues to vehicle services to support barrier-less tolling by 2026.

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On News@2 this January 20, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

Nitin Nabin has formally taken charge as the National President of the BJP, succeeding Jagat Prakash Nadda. The 45-year-old, the party’s youngest chief, assumed office in Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In Tamil Nadu, Governor R.N. Ravi walked out of the Assembly, disputing the DMK government’s prepared address.

Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate conducted multi-state raids in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu in the Sabarimala temple gold theft case, arresting 11 people so far.

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On News@2 this January 19, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

India has been invited by the United States to join the proposed Gaza Board of Peace, part of President Donald Trump’s second-phase plan to end the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Meanwhile, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed will arrive in New Delhi for a one day visit to strengthen bilateral ties with India.

In Pakistan, a massive fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza mall has killed 11 people, with over 60 still missing, as rescue teams continue operations amid unstable debris.

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On News@2 this January 16, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

Counting in Maharashtra’s municipal elections shows mixed trends, with BJP, Congress, and Shiv Sena competing for key cities. In Mumbai, the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has crossed the halfway mark, while BJP leads strongly in Pune and Congress emerges as the largest party in Kolhapur.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court dismissed a plea by Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma challenging a parliamentary committee probing cash recovery from his residence.

In Telangana, police filed cases against 16 people for the mass killing of over 500 stray dogs, citing the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

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On News@2 this January 15, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

Voting is underway across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including in Mumbai, after nine years, with over 34.8 million eligible voters set to cast votes. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is hearing the Enforcement Directorate’s petition against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over alleged interference during I-PAC raids. The Federation of Indian Pilots protested the AAIB summoning Captain Varun Anand in the Air India Flight 171 crash probe, calling it harassment; he will appear via video conference.

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On News@2 this January 14, Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

At least 25 people were killed and 80 injured in Thailand after a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train, causing it to derail and catch fire.

In India, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sought a meeting with Rahul Gandhi to clear confusion over the state’s leadership amid speculation of rifts within the Congress.

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed trade, defence and security ties as India–US relations face strain over recent US tariffs.

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On News@2 this January 13, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

US President Donald Trump has announced an immediate 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, escalating pressure amid nationwide protests and a crackdown that has killed at least 648 people.

Meanwhile, Delhi’s airspace over Indira Gandhi International Airport will be closed for 2 hours 25 minutes daily from January 21 to 26 for Republic Day parade preparations, disrupting hundreds of flights.

The Supreme Court has also warned states of heavy fines for every dog bite or death, holding dog feeders liable for attacks and criticizing poor implementation of Animal Birth Control Rules.

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On News@2 this January 12, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines

ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission failed shortly after launch from Sriharikota, resulting in the loss of all 16 satellites due to a third-stage issue, with flight data under analysis.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began his first visit to India, meeting PM Modi in Ahmedabad, visiting Sabarmati Ashram, and attending the Kite Festival, ahead of delegation talks on strategic ties.

Meanwhile, the ED moved the Supreme Court seeking a CBI probe against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and senior police officials over alleged obstruction of a money-laundering investigation at I-PAC.

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