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On News@7 this February 6, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. At least 31 people were killed and 169 injured in a suicide bombing at Islamabad’s Tarlai Imambargah during Friday prayers, marking the city’s second major blast in six months. Emergency services rushed victims to hospitals, while authorities investigated the attack amid rising militant concerns. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court allowed the medical termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a girl who conceived as a minor, upholding her reproductive rights. Separately, gig workers working at Ola, Uber, and Rapido will strike nationwide on February 7, demanding minimum fares and stricter regulations. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News@7 this February 5, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the US are set to finalise a joint statement on the first part of their Bilateral Trade Agreement within 4–5 days, after which the US will cut tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Rajya Sabha Motion of Thanks, highlighted bank NPAs falling below 1% and PSUs posting record profits. Separately, at least 10 workers died in a coal mine blast in Tashkhai, Meghalaya, as rescue and investigations continue. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News@7 this February 4, Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has been severely disrupted for over 24 hours after a tanker carrying flammable propylene gas overturned around 5 pm on Tuesday in Khandala Ghat, causing a 12-kilometre jam. Emergency teams worked to contain the leak, with operations expected to continue till late evening. Vehicles were stranded overnight without food, water, or toilet access. Meanwhile, President’s Rule in Manipur was lifted, allowing NDA leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh to become chief minister. In Delhi the Supreme Court issued notices to the Election Commission of India and West Bengal’s Chief Election Officer on Mamata Banerjee’s plea challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing 5.8 million deletions and over 150 deaths. Produced by Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

On News@7 this February 3, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy were safeguarded in the US-India trade deal, which lowers tariffs from 25% to 18%.He praised PM Modi for finalising the pact after months of negotiations, benefiting farmers, MSMEs, and industries, while criticising Opposition disruptions in the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan met Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan in Yerevan to discuss bilateral defence cooperation, visited a military university, inaugurated IT and distance learning facilities, and paid tribute at the Armenian Genocide Memorial. The Supreme Court adjourned till February 10 the ED plea alleging obstruction by Mamata Banerjee during I-PAC raids, with the TMC denying charges of document removal. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@7 this February 2, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi with Trinamool MPs and families affected by the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging threats and questioning police presence outside Banga Bhawan. Separately, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began a US visit for talks on critical minerals and strategic cooperation. Meanwhile, the Centre defended activist Sonam Wangchuk’s detention in the Supreme Court, citing national security concerns over his public remarks. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

On News@7 this January 30, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling, saying the absence of separate toilets and menstrual hygiene facilities in schools violates girls’ fundamental rights, and ordering all schools to provide free sanitary napkins and awareness programmes. It also termed unapproved stem cell therapy for autism as medical malpractice. Meanwhile, the Calcutta High Court directed West Bengal to hand over land to the Border Security Force for India-Bangladesh border fencing by March 31. In Maharashtra, NCP leaders met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, staking claim to Ajit Pawar’s cabinet portfolios after his death. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

Black box of ill-fated plane that crashed and killed Ajit Pawar recovered, meanwhile, a power tussle has begun within Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party after his death. Shashi Tharoor met Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge amid speculations of rift in the party and Venezuela’s interim government will submit a monthly account of its budget to the United States, detailing where funds will be spent. Tune in! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@7 this January 27, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer and Adani Defence and Aerospace have signed an MoU to build a Regional Transport Aircraft ecosystem in India, boosting indigenisation under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and UDAN programmes. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s interim government under Muhammad Yunus has granted legal immunity to participants of the July–August 2025 uprising, drawing criticism over unpunished violence. In India, Telangana faced outrage after activists alleged nearly 200 stray dogs were killed in Hanamkonda, pushing the statewide toll to about 1,100, with police probing possible official involvement. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@7 this January 23, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. Udhampur Police rescued 12 people stranded in heavy snowfall amid a severe North India cold wave, while Delhi-NCR saw rain, flight disruptions and weather alerts. In Chhattisgarh, nine Maoists surrendered with officials declaring the Raipur police range free of insurgent presence. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court granted the Lokpal two months to reconsider allowing a CBI chargesheet against Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra in the alleged gifts-for-questions case. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@7 this January 22, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. Delhi-NCR has been taken out of GRAP Stage Three after sustained improvement in air quality, with authorities saying pollution levels will continue to be closely monitored and curbs reimposed if needed.  Internationally, US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to disarm or face consequences, unveiling a Gaza “Board of Peace” in Davos to oversee ceasefire enforcement and reconstruction.  Meanwhile, India and the European Union are set to deepen ties through a new security and defence partnership and a proposed free trade agreement at their upcoming New Delhi summit. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News@7 this January 21, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. Nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned in a village near Hyderabad, with police booking local representatives amid a wider surge in animal killings across Telangana. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met IBM and Meta leaders to discuss AI regulation, deepfakes, and India’s expanding semiconductor ambitions. Meanwhile, Japan restarted the world’s largest nuclear plant after 15 years, reviving nuclear power despite safety concerns and public opposition following the Fukushima disaster. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

On News@7 this January 20, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. The Supreme Court has ruled that state police can probe corruption cases against central government employees without prior CBI approval, upholding a Rajasthan High Court order. Meanwhile, aviation regulator DGCA said IndiGo has assured operational stability and no flight cancellations after new duty time rules take effect from February 10, despite recent disruptions. In Assam’s Kokrajhar, two people were killed after a road accident triggered violent protests, leading to a lynching, police action, and Army deployment. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@7 this January 19, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi for a brief two-hour visit and was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders are set to discuss strengthening India-UAE strategic ties amid Middle East tensions. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court rejected Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar’s plea to suspend his 10-year sentence in a custodial death case. Abroad, 39 people were killed in southern Spain after two high-speed trains collided near Adamuz, triggering a major investigation. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News@7 this January 16, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. The BJP–Shiv Sena alliance has taken control of Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, ending decades of Thackeray dominance. Meanwhile, Justice Sujoy Paul was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. In Chhattisgarh, the government suspended 31 officials over alleged paddy procurement irregularities, sealing rice mills and seizing large stocks. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@7 this January 15, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. Voting ended across Maharashtra’s Brihanmumbai and other municipal polls amid a controversy over indelible ink, with authorities dismissing opposition claims of tampering and ordering a probe as Mumbai recorded a 41% turnout. The Supreme Court, meanwhile, stayed FIRs against Enforcement Directorate officials in the I-PAC raids case involving West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and ordered preservation of CCTV footage of the raids. Separately, India is drawing up contingency plans to evacuate its nationals from Iran amid worsening unrest and safety concerns. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal