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

The Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling granting women Short Service Commission officers Permanent Commission, striking down discriminatory caps and ordering equal benefits, including pensions.

Separately, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented a 1,037 billion rupee budget with a strong green focus and increased infrastructure spending.

In another key judgment, the Supreme Court upheld that individuals converting to Christianity cannot retain Scheduled Caste status, limiting eligibility to those professing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism.

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

The Election Commission is set to release the first supplementary voters’ list for West Bengal elections, with over 2.7 million cases verified after scrutiny. The updated roll will be displayed at polling booths and online, with tight security in place ahead of polls on April 23 and 29.

Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency has conducted raids across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the Red Fort car bomb blast that killed 13 people, with 11 arrests so far.

In the US, an Air Canada flight collided with a ground vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, injuring several and forcing a temporary shutdown of flight operations.

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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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