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On News@2 this May 5, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

Actor turned politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu with 108 seats and is seeking to form the government through alliances.

Meanwhile, India has condemned Iran’s missile and drone strike on the UAE’s Fujairah oil facility, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, calling the targeting of civilians unacceptable after three Indians were injured.

In West Bengal, a political storm has erupted as outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged electoral manipulation in the Bhabanipur seat, where BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari secured victory, prompting plans for a legal challenge by the Trinamool Congress.

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

Early trends in Assembly elections across key states indicate major political shifts. In West Bengal, the BJP has taken a commanding lead, crossing the halfway mark and leading in over 190 seats, ahead of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress.

In Kerala, the Congress-led UDF has surged past 100 seats, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan trailing.

Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, Vijay’s TVK is leading in over 100 seats, with M. K. Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin trailing, signalling a significant political shift.

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On News@2 this May 1, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a defamation and forgery case filed by Assam Police on a complaint by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, citing the importance of personal liberty.

Meanwhile, the death toll in the Bargi Dam boat tragedy has risen to seven, with rescue operations ongoing in Jabalpur after a cruise ship capsized during a storm.

Separately, the Chhattisgarh government is launching “Sushasan Tihar 2026,” a statewide initiative led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai to deliver doorstep governance and ensure time-bound resolution of public grievances through camps across rural and urban areas.

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On News@2 this April 30, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

A court in New Delhi granted bail to Vinesh Chandel in a money laundering case after the Enforcement Directorate did not oppose his plea, citing cooperation. He has been directed not to influence witnesses and remain available for questioning.

Meanwhile, Vietnam’s President To Lam will visit India from May 5 to boost ties in defence, trade and technology in  talks scheduled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Separately, the Supreme Court  has sought responses on a plea to create a revenue judicial service to handle land disputes.

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On News@2 this April 29, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

Nearly 40 per cent voting was recorded by 11 am in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, with the Election Commission of India reporting largely peaceful polling despite sporadic incidents of violence and disruption. A brief face-off between Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur highlighted the high-stakes contest.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled that existing laws are sufficient to tackle hate speech, declining to issue fresh directions.

Separately, the Madhya Pradesh High Court heard arguments in the Bhojshala dispute, where the Muslim side cited a 1935 order declaring the site a mosque, while the Hindu side maintained that it is a temple.

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On News@2 this April 28, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

The 8th Pay Commission is set to begin consultations in New Delhi today to review salaries, allowances and pensions of central government employees. Headed by Chairperson of the Delimitation Commission, Ranjana Desai, the panel will engage with unions seeking higher pay amid inflation, impacting around 10 million employees and pensioners.

Meanwhile, the Government has submitted a report to the Supreme Court proposing biometric SIM checks, stricter telecom controls and safeguards on platforms like WhatsApp to curb digital arrest scams, along with coordination with the Reserve Bank of India.

Separately, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet in Bishkek, reviewing the LAC situation and regional security issues.

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On News@2 this April 27, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said he will not appear before Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case, citing lack of faith in a fair hearing and alleging conflict of interest.

Meanwhile, counting is underway for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation elections in Aizawl, with the Zoram People's Movement leading early trends and a turnout of over 62 percent.

In Ladakh, the Leh Apex Body has urged Home Minister Amit Shah to hold direct talks during his visit, saying key demands like statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards now require decisions rather than further discussions.

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On News@2 this April 24, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

The BJP-led government in Bihar under Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary will face a floor test in the Assembly, with the NDA holding a clear majority and expected to win the confidence vote despite opposition challenge from RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.

Meanwhile, the Gauhati High Court has denied pre-arrest bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a defamation case filed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife.

In Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has urged a daytime “self-lockdown” amid a severe heatwave, with authorities imposing restrictions and boosting healthcare preparedness.

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

Polling is underway across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Maharashtra with strong early turnout. Tamil Nadu recorded about 38 percent voting by 11 am with over 20 million voters, while West Bengal saw more than 41 percent turnout in the first phase.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court  has put on hold the life sentence of . Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi’s son’s Life Sentence on hold In the 2003 Nationalist Congress Party leader Ramavatar Jaggi Murder Case

Separately, in Manipur, security forces destroyed six illegal bunkers and seized weapons near the India-Myanmar border to curb ongoing violence in the state.

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

Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran following a request from Pakistan’s leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, while Tehran has called the US blockade an “act of war”.

In Maharashtra, the Thane Municipal Corporation has banned vehicle washing till June 10 due to falling water levels, urging conservation.

Meanwhile, the Kerala government has declared the Mundathicode Fireworks unit blast state disaster after 13 deaths, announcing 1.4 million rupees as  compensation, free treatment for the injured, and ordering a judicial probe led by Justice C N Ramachandran Nair.

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