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

The Government has proposed pre-installing the Aadhaar app on all new smartphones to improve access to digital identity services, though the move has faced resistance from companies citing privacy and logistical concerns.

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee fell to a record low, breaching the 93 mark against the US dollar amid rising crude oil prices and escalating West Asia tensions, raising inflation worries.

In Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expanded his cabinet with five new ministers, taking it to its full strength of 12, aiming to strengthen governance and fill key vacancies following earlier reductions due to a minister’s death and a resignation.

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On News@2 this March 19, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

India has appointed seasoned diplomat Vikram Doraiswami as its new ambassador to China, signalling efforts to stabilise ties amid ongoing border tensions.

Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party has released its first list of 88 candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma set to contest from Jalukbari.

Separately, political activity has intensified across southern states ahead of polls, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan filing his nomination, while senior Congress Leader Shashi Tharoor ruled himself out of the chief ministerial race.

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On News@2 this March 18, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

New measures aim to cut hidden air travel costs, mandating airlines to offer 60% seats free for selection, ensure families sit together, and clearly display passenger rights on delays and cancellations.

In Delhi, a tragic fire in Palam killed seven family members, including three children, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordering a magisterial inquiry as rescue operations continue.

In Assam politics, MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the BJP after quitting Congress, dealing a blow to the party ahead of elections, following another recent defection by Bhupen Kumar Borah.

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At least 400 civilians were killed and around 250 injured at a drug treatment centre in Kabul after Pakistan allegedly carried out a strike. Meanwhile, after Shivalik, LPG tanker Nanda Devi arrived at Gujarat’s Vadinar Port on Tuesday. Carrying more than 47,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the vessel transited through the Strait of Hormuz amid the deepening crisis in the West Asia. The Maharashtra assembly has passed the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, which has stringent provisions to prohibit religious conversions carried out through coercion, fraud, inducement or marriage, by voice vote.

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Massive fire breaks out near Dubai airport after drone attack, flight ops suspended. Meanwhile, Shivalik carrying 45,000 metric tons LPG to reach Mundra port and US plans to announce multi-nation coalition to escort ships through Hormuz

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

At the India Today Conclave, Sergio Gor announced that India and the US are close to signing a critical minerals agreement under a broader bilateral trade framework to secure supply chains for advanced manufacturing and energy technologies.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka Cabinet approved the ‘Iva Nammava Iva Nammava’ Bill to curb honour killings in the state.

Separately, the Supreme Court raised concerns over illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary threatening endangered wildlife.

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

India co-sponsored a resolution at the United Nations Security Council condemning attacks by Iran on Gulf Cooperation Council nations and Jordan, urging an immediate halt to hostilities. The resolution passed with 13 votes, while China and Russia abstained.

Meanwhile, the Office of the United States Trade Representative launched trade investigations under Section 301 into India, China and 16 other countries over excess manufacturing capacity and subsidies that could harm American industries.

Separately, Ravindra Narayana Ravi was sworn in as the 22nd Governor of West Bengal in Kolkata in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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On News@2 this March 11, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India allowed passive euthanasia for 32-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a coma for 13 years after a fall from a fourth-floor building.

Meanwhile, Shiv Pratap Shukla was sworn in as Governor of Telangana at Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad.

Separately, LPG supply concerns were reported in parts of India, prompting Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation to advise alternative cooking methods while Reliance Industries increased output at its Jamnagar refinery.

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On News@2 this March 10, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

The Lok Sabha witnessed uproar after Congress MP Mohammed Jawed moved a motion seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, triggering protests and a planned 10-hour discussion.

Meanwhile, a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders forced about 20 percent of hotels and restaurants in Mumbai to shut, with eateries in Bengaluru also warning of possible closures.

Separately, the Supreme Court agreed to examine the Centre’s plea against a Bombay High Court verdict that struck down amendments to the Information Technology Rules.

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On News@2 this March 9, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha that protecting Indian consumers remains the government’s top priority amid the escalating West Asia conflict, warning of possible disruptions to global supply chains, energy flows and trade routes.

Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court has put on hold adverse remarks made by a trial court against the Central Bureau of Investigation in the liquor policy case while acquitting Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, and has sought responses from the accused.

In Nepal, the Rastriya Swatantra Party is heading for a sweeping victory in parliamentary elections, winning 124 seats in constituency voting and leading in one more. With over four million votes in the party list system, it is expected to secure around 164 seats in the 275-member House.

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