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'News at 2' is your go-to daily afternoon bulletin, bringing you the top stories of the day at 2PM. This concise and informative wrap-up keeps you updated on the latest developments.
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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. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
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. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
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. Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Suraj Singh
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. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh
On News@2 this February 23, Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The United States will stop collecting certain Trump-era import tariffs from February 24 after the Supreme Court ruled they were imposed unlawfully under emergency powers. In Maharashtra, the state government has sought a CBI probe into the January 28 plane crash that killed former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, alongside DGCA and CID investigations. Meanwhile, Shahjahanpur has intensified security for the ‘Juta Maar Holi’ procession, deploying thousands of personnel, installing CCTV cameras, barricading connecting lanes, and covering 48 mosques and mazars along the route to prevent any disruption. Produced by Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
On News@2 this February 20, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. India on Friday joined the US-led strategic alliance Pax Silica at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, aiming to secure supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductors, and AI while reducing reliance on China. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court declined a plea seeking to stop the construction or naming of mosques or religious structures after Mughal emperor Babur or the Babri Masjid, citing lack of merit. Separately, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared in a Sultanpur MP–MLA court in a 2018 defamation case over remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, recording his statement with the next hearing scheduled for March 9. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal
On News@2 this February 19, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the human-centric ‘MANAV’ framework at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, calling for ethical, accountable, sovereign, accessible, and legally valid AI, stressing inclusion and democratisation, especially for the Global South. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate summoned Reliance Group’s Anil Ambani for questioning over a Manhattan condo money trail. Separately 3 Delhi schools were evacuated following bomb threat e-mails, with investigations ongoing. Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
On News@2 this February 18, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The Maharashtra government has revoked the five per cent reservation for Muslims in jobs and education, cancelling all previous decisions including the 2014 ordinance by the Congress-NCP government that granted 16% quota for Marathas and 5% for Muslims. The new order also stops issuing caste and income-based certificates to Muslims under the socially backward category. Meanwhile, the Election Commission announced March 16 as the polling date for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, including prominent retirees Sharad Pawar and Abhishek Singhvi. Separately, India and France, during the sixth Defence Dialogue in Mumbai, pushed for deeper cooperation, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh seeking up to 50% indigenous content in Rafale fighter jet production. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh
On News@2 this February 17, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines.French President Emmanuel Macron, with First Lady Brigitte Macron, arrived in Mumbai Monday night for a three-day India visit, greeted by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and CM Devendra Fadnavis. He will meet PM Narendra Modi to sign MoUs on strategic cooperation, technology, innovation, and defence, and attend the India-France Innovation Forum.Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir reopened 14 major tourist sites, including Srinagar’s Tulip Garden, Yousmarg, Doodhpathri, and Dandipora Park, after improved security assessments, boosting arrivals and local tourism.Separately, the Delhi court took cognisance of the ED’s complaint in the Videocon Mozambique oil deal case involving the misuse of 2 billion dollars.Produced by Taniya DuttaSound mixed by Aman Pal
On News@2 this February 16, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. India will host the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the India AI Impact Expo at Bharat Mandapam this evening. Meanwhile, 12 people, including five children, have died in Haryana’s Palwal district, with contaminated water suspected and health teams finding bacterial presence in samples. In West Bengal, the Election Commission has suspended seven officials over alleged misconduct in the ongoing revision of electoral rolls. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh
On News@2 this February 13, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party swept the general elections and is set to form the next government after crossing the majority mark in the general elections, ending a 20-year wait for power. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman and reaffirmed India’s support for democratic ties. Separately, Modi will inaugurate Seva Teerth, the new integrated complex housing the Prime Minister’s Office and key secretariats. Meanwhile, India is reviewing an invitation to join Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace for Gaza, aimed at supporting governance and reconstruction efforts. Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
On News@2 this February 12, Areeb Raza brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Voting is underway in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, the first since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, with the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami leading the contest as nearly 127 million voters cast ballots. In India, Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco tycoon KK Mishra, has been arrested in connection with a high-speed Lamborghini crash in Kanpur that injured several people. Meanwhile, Delhi Police have launched a multi-nation probe into the alleged leak of former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane’s unpublished memoir. Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Aman Pal
On News@2 this February 11, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The United States revised key terms in its India trade deal factsheet a day after its release, softening India’s “commitment” to purchase 500 billion dollars’ worth of American goods to an “intention” and removing references to agricultural buys and digital services tax changes. Meanwhile, Gujarat’s Jamnagar reported 15 confirmed cholera cases, prompting dozens to be hospitalized and water safety checks to be conducted. Separately the Supreme Court paused evictions in tribal forest villages in Assam, ordering verification of land rights under the Forest Rights Act. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal
On News@2 this February 10, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. The central government has proposed higher PAN thresholds under the draft Income Tax Rules, 2026, ahead of the new Income Tax Act from April 1, mandating PAN for high-value bank transactions, purchases, property deals and insurance accounts, with rules open for public feedback. Separately, Penguin Random House India denied publishing former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane’s memoir after an unauthorised PDF surfaced, prompting a Delhi Police FIR against unknown persons. Meanwhile, the Kerala High Court ordered a vigilance probe into alleged gold and cash irregularities in Sabarimala’s flag mast installation project. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
On News@2 this February 9, Taniya Dutta brings to you the afternoon’s most crucial headlines. Bomb threats to at least nine Delhi schools triggered evacuations and intensive security checks on Monday after emails, signed by the Khalistan National Army, warned of explosions and a possible attack on Parliament on February 13. In Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur, a Lamborghini crash involving a businessman’s son has sparked controversy over police conduct and alleged preferential treatment. Separately, Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years under the national security law, drawing global concern over press freedom. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh
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
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