On News At 2 this 8th of October, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. India has joined the Taliban, Pakistan, China, and Russia in rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to retake Afghanistan’s Bagram air base, with the Moscow Format consultations opposing any foreign military presence. Meanwhile, tragedy struck Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district as a landslide buried a bus, killing at least 15, prompting rescue efforts and condolences from leaders. In Mumbai, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer ruled out easing visa rules for Indians, insisting the new free trade pact focuses on trade, not migration.

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Nine children died in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara from suspected kidney failure linked to contaminated cough syrups, prompting bans and urgent testing.

India and China agreed to resume direct flights after five years, with IndiGo restarting Kolkata-Guangzhou flights on October 26, promoting bilateral trade and tourism amid warming ties.

Meanwhile, Punjab Police arrested three, recovering Pakistani hand grenades linked to a terror plot ahead of the festive season, escalating security concerns.

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, in his Vijayadashami speech amid new U.S. tariffs, emphasized swadeshi goods and self-reliance while warning against violent protests inviting foreign interference.

At Nagpur, he performed Shastra Puja during centenary celebrations. In Uttar Pradesh, Congress leaders alleged house arrest during tensions over the "I Love Muhammad" row, as CM Yogi vowed strict action after Bareilly violence.

Meanwhile, in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, protests over assembly seats turned deadly, leaving 15 dead and over 200 injured amid a harsh security crackdown.

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On News At 2 this October 1, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

The US government shut down Wednesday after Senate failure to pass a stopgap funding bill amid disputes over healthcare subsidies, furloughing 750,000 federal workers and costing $400 million daily, with President Trump warning of mass layoffs.

Meanwhile, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, 83, was hospitalized in Bengaluru but remains stable and plans to address a Nagaland rally on October 7.

In Maharashtra’s Chandrapur District, Congress alleges major voter list fraud in the 2024 Assembly election, with investigations stalled despite an FIR and demands for a probe.

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At least 41 people were killed in a stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur, sparking outrage, legal probes, and TVK’s demand for a CBI investigation. Meanwhile, India clinched the Asia Cup 2025 title with a thrilling five-wicket win over Pakistan, led by Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 and stellar spin bowling. On the global stage, US President Donald Trump announced peace talks with Netanyahu, Arab nations, and Hamas entering final stages, raising hopes for a Gaza ceasefire and lasting regional stability.

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On News At 2 this September 25, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

The Indian Air Force retired its iconic MiG-21 fighter jet after 62 years of service with a grand ceremony in Chandigarh attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, veterans, and families. The MiG-21, key in the 1965 and 1971 wars and the 2019 Balakot strike, will be replaced by Tejas and Rafale jets.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has imposed 100% tariffs on patented drugs and other goods, and India cancels activist Sonam Wangchuk’s institute’s foreign funding licence after violent Leh protests.

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On News At 2 this September 25, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

The Election Commission is preparing a nationwide revision of electoral rolls, unlike Bihar’s drive that saw 6 million deletions, sparking opposition concerns of an NRC-style exercise.

Meanwhile, Ladakh’s Leh witnessed violent protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status, leaving at least four dead, 80 injured, and prompting curfew, with activist Sonam Wangchuk’s remarks blamed for incitement.

In defence, India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-P missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, a milestone lauded by Rajnath Singh as bolstering India’s deterrence and rapid deployment capability.

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On News At 2 this 24th of September, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The Election Commission has launched a new e-sign feature on its ECINet portal and app, requiring Aadhaar-linked mobile verification for voter forms to prevent fraud after allegations in Karnataka. At the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump accused India and China of funding the Ukraine war through Russian oil imports, warning of tariffs on Moscow and urging Europe to act. Meanwhile, India-US trade talks showed fresh progress, raising hopes that India may host the 2025 Quad Summit with Trump’s participation.


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