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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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On News At 2 this December 8, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon's most crucial headlines

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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