On News@7 this May 22, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

The Supreme Court is set to examine whether prolonged delays in trial can justify bail under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act in cases involving activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, following conflicting rulings by different benches on the issue.

Meanwhile, India and Cyprus on Friday elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in New Delhi. The two countries launched a joint task force to strengthen cooperation in defence, cyber security and counter-terrorism.

In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay completed his Cabinet expansion by inducting Dalit Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi leader Vanni Arasu and Indian Union Muslim League legislator A M Shahjahan, triggering a political row with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

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On News@7 this May 21, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

The West Bengal government has made the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory before classes in all state-run and state-aided madrassas, triggering political controversy in the state. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the move during an official visit to a monastery, extending an earlier directive that made the national song compulsory in government-run schools. 

Meanwhile, Hamza Burhan, one of the masterminds of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Separately, India and the African Union have postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi due to the evolving Ebola-related public health situation in parts of Africa and ongoing consultations over participation and safety concerns.

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On News@7 this May 20, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

India and Italy on Wednesday elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. The two sides discussed cooperation in trade, investment, artificial intelligence, energy and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

Meanwhile, the Kerala government finalised portfolios in the new United Democratic Front cabinet led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan, with senior leaders handling departments including Home, Finance and Industries.

Separately, a Delhi court sent five accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case to judicial custody till June 2, while the Central Bureau of Investigation sought extended custody for another accused linked to the alleged sale of leaked examination papers.

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On News@7 this May 19, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held separate talks with the leaders of Iceland, Finland and Denmark ahead of the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, with discussions focusing on clean energy, trade, sustainability, artificial intelligence and digital cooperation.

Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan announced that he would not contest the Falta Assembly repoll in West Bengal, two days before fresh voting in the constituency.

Separately, a Delhi court denied interim bail to Umar Khalid in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Khalid had sought temporary bail to care for his mother during surgery and attend a religious ceremony for his uncle.

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On News@7 this May 18, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held bilateral talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo during the first standalone visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in forty-three years. India and Norway elevated ties to a Green Strategic Partnership focused on clean energy, maritime cooperation, healthcare, artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

Meanwhile, Pakistan has deployed around eight thousand troops, fighter jets and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence pact amid rising tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The deployment includes JF-17 fighter aircraft, drones and Chinese-made HQ-9 air defence systems operated by Pakistani personnel.

Separately, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced women’s welfare measures, phased out religion-based assistance schemes and set up inquiry panels to probe crimes against women, corruption and post-poll violence cases.

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On News@7 this May 15, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday ruled that the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar is a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi Saraswati and cancelled the Archaeological Survey of India’s 2003 arrangement allowing Friday namaz at the site. The court said historical and archaeological evidence linked the monument to Raja Bhoj and noted continuity of Hindu worship.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his UAE visit as part of his five-nation tour after signing defence, energy and maritime agreements and securing five billion dollars in UAE investments.

Separately, BRICS nations failed to issue a joint statement in New Delhi after a two-day meeting over divisions on the Iran-US-Israel conflict, while Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz remained open for shipping.

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On News@7 this May 14, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

The Election Commission announced Phase Three of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across 16 states and three Union Territories, excluding Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh due to weather and operational challenges in high-altitude regions. More than 394 thousand Booth Level Officers will conduct door-to-door verification of nearly 367 million voters.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump invited his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to visit the US on September 24 after high-level talks in Beijing focused on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and global energy security.

Separately, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay announced a two per cent increase in allowance paid to government employees, teachers and pensioners, benefiting nearly 1.6 million people amid rising inflation and living costs across the state.

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On News@7 this May 13, Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.

US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied by business leaders including Jensen Huang and Elon Musk. Discussions are expected on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and the Iran conflict.

Meanwhile, N. Rangasamy was sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for a fifth term after the National Democratic Alliance retained power in the Assembly elections. The All India NR Congress leader took oath at Lok Nivas in the presence of Lieutenant Governor Kuniyil Kailashnathan and senior BJP leaders.

In West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari decided to retain the Bhabanipur Assembly seat and vacate Nandigram after winning both constituencies in the recent Assembly elections. Adhikari had defeated Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur. His resignation from Nandigram is expected to lead to a by-election in the constituency closely linked to his political rise.

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On News at 7, Taniya Dutta brings you the evening’s biggest headlines from India and around the world.

Massive protests have erupted across the country after the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination over an alleged paper leak, with students and NSUI workers demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

In an international story, an Indian tourist who was among four people hospitalised after mysteriously losing consciousness at a café in Phuket has died, raising serious questions around the incident.

Meanwhile, in the United States, California city Mayor Eileen Wang has resigned after pleading guilty to acting as an illegal agent of China in a major political controversy.

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On News at 7, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening's top headlines.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal against buying gold shakes the markets as jewellery stocks like Sky Gold, Senco Gold and Kalyan Jewellers tumble up to 12%, dragging Sensex and Nifty into the red.

The Supreme Court allows fresh pleas over claims that voter deletions during West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision may have impacted poll results in several Assembly seats.

In Sri Lanka, influential Buddhist monk Pallegama Hemarathana Thero has been arrested over allegations of repeated sexual abuse of a minor.

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