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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.

  1. February 18- Maharashtra Revokes 5% Muslim Quota; EC Sets Rajya Sabha Poll Dates; India-France Push for Deeper Defence Cooperation

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    February 18- Maharashtra Revokes 5% Muslim Quota; EC Sets Rajya Sabha Poll Dates; India-France Push for Deeper Defence Cooperation

    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

    7 min
  2. February 17-Macron Begins 3-Day India Visit; J&K Reopens 14 Tourist Sites; Delhi Court Takes Cognisance of $2 Billion Videocon Oil Deal Case

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    February 17-Macron Begins 3-Day India Visit; J&K Reopens 14 Tourist Sites; Delhi Court Takes Cognisance of $2 Billion Videocon Oil Deal Case

    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 Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

    7 min
  3. February 16- PM Modi to Open AI Summit 2026; Dozens Die in Haryana Over Suspected Contaminated Water; 7 Bengal Officials Suspended Over SIR

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    February 16- PM Modi to Open AI Summit 2026; Dozens Die in Haryana Over Suspected Contaminated Water; 7 Bengal Officials Suspended Over SIR

    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

    7 min
  4. February 13- BNP Sweeps Bangladesh Polls; PM Modi To Inaugurate Seva Teerth; India Reviews Gaza Peace Board Invite

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    February 13- BNP Sweeps Bangladesh Polls; PM Modi To Inaugurate Seva Teerth; India Reviews Gaza Peace Board Invite

    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

    7 min
  5. February 12- Bangladesh Votes in High-Stakes Polls; Kanpur Lamborghini Accused Arrested; Naravane Memoir Leak Under Global Probe

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    February 12- Bangladesh Votes in High-Stakes Polls; Kanpur Lamborghini Accused Arrested; Naravane Memoir Leak Under Global Probe

    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

    7 min
  6. February 11- Key Terms Revised In India-US Trade Deal Factsheet; 15 infected Of Cholera In Jamnagar; SC Halts Tribal Evictions In Assam

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    February 11- Key Terms Revised In India-US Trade Deal Factsheet; 15 infected Of Cholera In Jamnagar; SC Halts Tribal Evictions In Assam

    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

    7 min
  7. February 10- Centre Proposes Higher PAN Thresholds; Penguin Denies Publishing Naravane’s Memoir; Sabarimala Flag Mast Under Vigilance Probe

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    February 10- Centre Proposes Higher PAN Thresholds; Penguin Denies Publishing Naravane’s Memoir; Sabarimala Flag Mast Under Vigilance Probe

    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

    6 min
  8. February 9- 9 Delhi Schools and Parliament Get Bomb Threats; Lamborghini Crash Sparks Row; Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Jailed For 20 Years

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    February 9- 9 Delhi Schools and Parliament Get Bomb Threats; Lamborghini Crash Sparks Row; Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Jailed For 20 Years

    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

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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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  • Channel
    India Today Podcasts
  • Creator
    Aaj Tak Radio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
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