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On News@2 this February 6, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Government data tabled in Parliament shows nearly half of aircraft checked across Indian airlines since January 2025 had recurring technical defects, prompting the DGCA to intensify inspections. Separately, Chennai has confirmed an H5N1 bird flu outbreak after hundreds of crows were found dead, with authorities issuing strict containment and biosecurity advisories. Meanwhile, Karnataka has approved a ₹672 million AI-based social media monitoring system to curb fake news, hate speech and online threats, aiming to strengthen digital governance and public order. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News@2 this February 5, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warned against over-concentration of critical minerals at the Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington, backing the FORGE initiative and highlighting India’s National Critical Minerals Mission and rare earth corridors. He also held bilateral talks with several global counterparts. Meanwhile, traffic on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway resumed around 1:40 am after a 32-hour jam caused by a gas tanker accident. Separately, the UK aviation regulator has sought an explanation from Air India over a potentially faulty fuel control switch on a Boeing 787 flight. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@2 this February 4, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington ahead of the critical minerals ministerial, discussing cooperation across trade, energy, defence, nuclear ties, technology and the Quad. Separately, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was present in the Supreme Court over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, seeking a halt to voter deletions. Meanwhile, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal told Parliament that the India-US trade deal safeguards sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

On News@2 this February 3, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi told NDA MPs that India’s landmark trade deal with the US reflects sustained patience, following US President Donald Trump’s cut in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18% and the removal of additional tariffs linked to Russian oil. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court warned WhatsApp and Meta against exploiting user data for commercial purposes, ordering a halt on data sharing. In Maharashtra, a special audit of VSR Ventures was ordered after Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s Learjet crash, with EU aviation authorities revoking the operator’s licence. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@2 this February 2, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The Supreme Court has granted bail to Aditya Avinash Sood, Ashish Satish Mittal, and Amar Santosh Gaikwad in the 2024 Pune Porsche case, in which two people were killed. The trio was accused of swapping blood samples of the juvenile primary accused. Meanwhile, Foxconn faces a dispute with a Gram Panchayat in Karnataka over unpaid local taxes, building violations, and alleged denial of jobs, with residents threatening protests. The black box of Ajit Pawar’s crashed jet VT-SSK has been sent to Delhi for analysis by the AAIB, with the Baramati airstrip remaining closed. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

On News@2 this January 30, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Nearly two dozen students in Telangana’s Sangareddy district were hospitalized after falling ill from the mid-day meal, complaining of stomach pain after eating rice and sambar. All are stable and expected to be discharged soon. In West Bengal, the state government has requested the Election Commission to drop 17 state cadre officers from being poll observers in other states, intensifying tensions ahead of assembly elections. Meanwhile, Maharashtra’s State Election Commission has revised Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls to February 7 following a 3 day state mourning for Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was cremated with full state honours in Baramati in Maharashtra. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has stayed implementation of new UGC rules on caste discrimination and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled Economic Survey in the parliament. Tune in! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others were killed after a chartered plane they were travelling in crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Parliament’s Budget Session of the 18th Lok Sabha began with President Droupadi Murmu’s address to a joint sitting, setting the stage for the presentation of the Economic Survey and the Union Budget. Separately, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered a judicial inquiry into deaths linked to contaminated water in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area, where at least 23 fatalities have been reported. Tune in! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@2 this January 27, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India and the European Union have concluded nearly 20 years of negotiations on a historic free trade agreement, dubbed the “mother of all deals,” covering goods, services, and investment, with over 90% of EU tariffs on Indian imports reduced. Meanwhile, public sector banks in India faced disruptions due to a nationwide strike demanding a five-day work week. Separately, India and Canada are expanding oil and gas trade, reviving energy dialogue, and exploring cooperation in hydrogen, biofuels, and critical minerals. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News@2 this January 23, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. At least 22 people have fallen ill in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after consuming contaminated water, weeks after a previous outbreak that caused 23 deaths. Authorities have hospitalized nine patients and launched door-to-door health surveys. In Dhar, Basant Panchami puja began at the disputed 11th-century Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque under Supreme Court-directed time-sharing, with 8,000 security personnel deployed. Meanwhile, the United States formally withdrew from the World Health Organization, leaving a $260 million unpaid debt, raising concerns over impacts on global health programs and outbreak response. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

On News@2 this January 22, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The Supreme Court has ordered peaceful conduct of Basant Panchami poojas and Friday Juma Namaz at the the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, with separate areas and passes to manage attendance. Meanwhile, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot walked out of the Assembly, objecting to references to the G RAM G Bill, calling it propaganda. In Uttar Pradesh, voters missing from the draft electoral roll can now apply through a revised online Form 6. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News@2 this January 21, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. India is set to withdraw the families and dependents of its diplomats from Bangladesh amid rising security concerns ahead of the February 12 general election. Meanwhile, the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam has rejoined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. The Centre has tightened toll compliance on national highways, linking unpaid dues to vehicle services to support barrier-less tolling by 2026. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News@2 this January 20, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Nitin Nabin has formally taken charge as the National President of the BJP, succeeding Jagat Prakash Nadda. The 45-year-old, the party’s youngest chief, assumed office in Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In Tamil Nadu, Governor R.N. Ravi walked out of the Assembly, disputing the DMK government’s prepared address. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate conducted multi-state raids in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu in the Sabarimala temple gold theft case, arresting 11 people so far. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@2 this January 19, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. India has been invited by the United States to join the proposed Gaza Board of Peace, part of President Donald Trump’s second-phase plan to end the Israel-Hamas conflict. Meanwhile, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed will arrive in New Delhi for a one day visit to strengthen bilateral ties with India. In Pakistan, a massive fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza mall has killed 11 people, with over 60 still missing, as rescue teams continue operations amid unstable debris. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News@2 this January 16, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Counting in Maharashtra’s municipal elections shows mixed trends, with BJP, Congress, and Shiv Sena competing for key cities. In Mumbai, the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has crossed the halfway mark, while BJP leads strongly in Pune and Congress emerges as the largest party in Kolhapur. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court dismissed a plea by Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma challenging a parliamentary committee probing cash recovery from his residence. In Telangana, police filed cases against 16 people for the mass killing of over 500 stray dogs, citing the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh