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On News@7 this June 3, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. The Cabinet has approved a 100 billion rupee Aviation Turbine Fuel Price Stabilisation Fund to help airlines manage the impact of rising global fuel prices. The government has also capped domestic jet fuel prices at 75.6 rupees per litre to reduce pressure on the aviation sector and protect passengers from sharp fare increases. In Karnataka, senior Congress leader Doddalahalli Kempegowda Shivakumar was sworn in as the state's 25th Chief Minister. Gangadharaiah Parameshwara took oath as Deputy Chief Minister, while 12 other ministers joined the new cabinet. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, expelled Trinamool Congress legislator Ritabrata Banerjee was recognised as Leader of the Opposition after receiving the support of 60 legislators. He reaffirmed his loyalty to Mamata Banerjee and denied any plans to split the party. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@7 this June 2, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. India on Tuesday rejected any role for third parties in resolving its boundary dispute with Nepal, asserting that existing bilateral mechanisms are sufficient to address all border-related issues. The statement came after Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah suggested involving China and the United Kingdom in discussions. Meanwhile, South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile held talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on strengthening cooperation in trade, investment and infrastructure. In Odisha, bus fares were increased across all categories after diesel prices rose by Rs 4.81 per litre during the second half of May. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@7 this June 1, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. Public sector oil companies on Monday kept Aviation Turbine Fuel prices unchanged for domestic flights for the second consecutive month, providing relief to Indian airlines amid the West Asia conflict, while jet fuel prices for international flights were reduced by about 27 per cent. Meanwhile, India’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Oman came into effect, giving most Indian exports duty-free access to the Omani market. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the agreement would boost trade, services and labour-intensive sectors, and also noted that India and the US were close to finalising the first phase of a Bilateral Trade Agreement. Separately, Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, focusing on trade, security, connectivity and regional cooperation. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News at 7, Taniya Dutta brings you the evening’s top stories. Supreme Court slams NTA over the NEET-UG paper leak. At least 12 dead in Pune spurious liquor tragedy, and Japan suspends mango imports from India. Tune in! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News@7 this 27 May, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. The Assam Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, making Assam the third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to clear the legislation. Introduced by the BJP government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Bill seeks to ban having more than one spouse, make registration of live-in relationships compulsory and introduce uniform laws for marriage, divorce and inheritance, while excluding Scheduled Tribes from its scope. Meanwhile, ten Indian sailors detained in Iran since July 2025 after their tanker was seized near Jask Port have been released following diplomatic efforts by Indian authorities. Separately, Canada and The Bahamas have imposed temporary travel restrictions on residents from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan amid rising concerns over the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

On News@7 this May 26, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced the formation of a high-level committee to study what the government described as “unnatural demographic change” linked to illegal immigration and other factors. The panel, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar, will examine population shifts across communities and recommend solutions. Meanwhile, CNG prices in Delhi and North India were raised again by two rupees per kilogram, taking the total hike since May 15 to seven rupees amid rising global oil prices and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is preparing to release a detailed final report into last year’s Air India Boeing 787 crash that killed 260 people, while aviation authorities will also observe Boeing fuel switch testing in Seattle. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@7 this May 25, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. The Indian Army on Monday rescued 80 tourists after a technical fault stranded nearly 300 people aboard the Gulmarg Gondola cable car service in Jammu and Kashmir for around two hours. Rescue teams from the SDRF, NDRF and Jammu and Kashmir Police safely evacuated passengers trapped mid-air, while authorities launched an investigation into the malfunction, with overloading suspected as a possible cause. Meanwhile in Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK suffered another setback as three MLAs resigned and joined Chief Minister Vijay’s TVK. In Kolkata, police visited Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee’s residence after notices over alleged unauthorised construction linked to several of his properties. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

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. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

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. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Aman Pal

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. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

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. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

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. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

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. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

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. Tune In! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

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. Tune In! Produced by Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui Sound mixed by Suraj Singh