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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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The Karnataka government plans to ban social media use for children under 16, amid rising concerns over smartphone addiction, online safety risks, and excessive screen exposure among young users. The Janata Dal United has called an important meeting of party leaders on Friday to discuss the party’s future strategy after Bihar Chief minister Nitish Kumar formally filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha and Intense Israeli airstrikes pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon early Friday as the US apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea.

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

Nitish Kumar has announced that he will contest the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, bringing his long tenure as Bihar’s chief minister to an end after leading the state since 2005.

In Nepal, voters cast ballots in a crucial general election following last year’s Gen Z-led protests that toppled the government of K. P. Sharma Oli.

Meanwhile, transporters across Maharashtra have launched a statewide “chakka jam” and will begin an indefinite strike from midnight to protest the e-challan system, demanding reforms, fine waivers, and reductions in taxes and toll charges.

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On News@2 this March 3, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

Limited flight services between India and parts of the Middle East resumed bringing stranded Indians back as the Iran-US-Israel conflict entered its fourth day, though several Emirates flights from Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru were forced to turn back due to airspace restrictions.

Meanwhile, Srinagar Police registered a case against media outlets and individuals for allegedly spreading misinformation linked to protests over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing.

Separately, the Delhi High Court restored bail relief to Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney in New Delhi for talks aimed at resetting bilateral ties and boosting cooperation in trade and investment.

Meanwhile, Srinagar saw heightened restrictions following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with schools shut and security tightened as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for calm.

Separately, Air India extended flight suspensions to key West Asian destinations, disrupting travel amid rising tensions in the region.

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

A Delhi court on Friday discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, and 23 others in the liquor policy case, citing lack of credible evidence and administrative decision-making rather than wrongdoing. Kejriwal called it a political conspiracy, while the CBI plans to challenge the order.

Meanwhile, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam joined the ruling DMK ahead of Assembly elections, potentially weakening AIADMK.

Separately, the Enforcement Directorate received approval to prosecute Congress leader P Chidambaram in the INX Media and Aircel-Maxis cases, clearing legal hurdles for expedited trial.

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On News@2 this February 26, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

The Supreme Court banned an NCERT Class 8 Social Sciences textbook over judiciary corruption references, with Chief Justice Surya Kant ordering copies seized. The NCERT apologised, while concerns were raised over its impact on public trust.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s support for Israel at the Knesset, backing peace and anti-terror cooperation.

Separately, India is also set to host Mark Carney for talks aimed at resetting ties strained after the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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On News@2 this February 25, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed on a two-day State visit to Israel from Wednesday to February 27, calling Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu a “dear friend” and planning discussions on defence, technology, agriculture, trade, and people-to-people ties.

In Haryana, four accused, including former IDFC Bank manager Ribhav Rishi, were arrested in a 5,900 million rupee fraud linked to government accounts, with 5,830 million rupees returned.

Meanwhile, a court in Uttar Pradesh acquitted 37 accused in the 2013 Muzaffarnagar communal riots, which killed over 60 people and displaced more than 40,000, citing lack of evidence.

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

Delhi Police arrested Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib over a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit, questioning him for nearly 20 hours on charges including criminal conspiracy and obstructing a public servant. Police allege he helped plan the protest, inspired by Gen Z protests in Nepal, while his lawyer denied involvement, calling it a normal democratic act.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court allowed civil judges from Jharkhand and Odisha to assist West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, handling 8 million claims and objections, with the Election Commission covering expenses.

Separately, Maharashtra clarified no new minority certificates were issued on January 28 after Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s death, rejecting allegations of rushed approvals and ordering a high-level inquiry.

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