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On News@7 this 30 December, Taniya Dutta brings you the evening’s most crucial headlines.<br /><br /> CAQM revokes GRAP Stage III curbs in Delhi-NCR amid marginal air quality improvement. Meanwhile, EAM Jaishankar condemns the alleged mistreatment of an Arunachal woman at Shanghai airport; and the Centre releases draft rules to implement four labour codes, extending protections to gig and platform workers.<br /><br /> Tune in!<br /><br /> Produced by Taniya Dutta<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Rohan Bharthi

On News@7 this&amp;nbsp;December 31 Taniya Dutta brings to the evening’s most crucial headlines.<br /><br /> DRDO successfully conducts&amp;nbsp;a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles, marking a key milestone in indigenous missile testing. Meanwhile, the Health Ministry bans oral doses of the painkiller nimesulide above 100 milligrams over safety concerns. And&amp;nbsp;the Union Cabinet clears&amp;nbsp;the six-lane Nashik–Solapur highway and approving the widening of a key road project in Odisha to boost connectivity.<br /><br /> Tune in!<br /><br /> Produced by Taniya Dutta<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News@7 this 30 December Taniya Dutta brings to the evening’s most crucial headlines.<br /><br /> External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will attend the state funeral of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister and BNP chairperson, Begum Khaleda Zia, on December 31, following her death at 80. Her passing coincides with the return of her son Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile ahead of elections. In Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, a Hindu factory security guard, Bajendra Biswas, was accidentally shot dead by a colleague. Meanwhile, in Ahmedabad’s Kalana village, stone-pelting clashes between two groups led to 42 detentions, though no serious injuries were reported.<br /><br /> Produced by Taniya Dutta<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@7 this December 29, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.<br /><br /> India has cleared the 260-megawatt Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir after putting the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan on hold, prompting objections from Islamabad. The Centre has also approved defence purchases worth 790,000 million rupees for the Army, Navy and Air Force to boost combat readiness. Meanwhile, political realignments are underway in Maharashtra as Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and rival NCP factions forge alliances ahead of January 15 municipal elections.<br /><br /> Produced by Taniya Dutta<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@7 this 26 December, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.<br /><br /> In a landmark political shift, the BJP won its first-ever mayoral post in Kerala as VV Rajesh was elected Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, ending nearly four decades of Left rule, while the UDF dominated elsewhere. Meanwhile, in Japan, fourteen people were injured after a knife attack at a rubber factory in Mishima, with a suspect in custody. In Rajasthan, three people, including an IT firm CEO, were arrested for the alleged gangrape of a woman manager following a birthday party in Udaipur.<br /><br /> Produced by Taniya Dutta<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@7 this 25 of December, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.<br /><br /> India has successfully tested the nuclear-capable K-4 missile from the submarine INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal, boosting its sea-based nuclear deterrent.<br /><br /> Meanwhile, Odisha security forces killed top Maoist commander Ganesh Uikey along with five others in Kandhamal forests, calling it a major breakthrough.<br /><br /> In Delhi, 100 Atal Canteens were launched, providing subsidised meals at ₹5 per plate for low-income residents.<br /><br /> Produced by Taniya Dutta<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News@7 this 24 of December, Taniya Dutta brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines.<br /><br /> Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray announced an alliance ahead of the January 15 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, aiming to remain united and ensure a Marathi mayor for Mumbai.<br /><br /> Meanwhile, the Maharashtra cabinet approved an ordinance granting voting rights to directly elected municipal council and nagar panchayat presidents, alongside initiatives including a Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe statue, nurse regularisation, and District Karmayogi 2.0.<br /><br /> Separately, the Delhi High Court questioned the Centre over 18% GST on air purifiers amid the city’s air pollution crisis, urging urgent tax reduction and listing the matter for December 26.<br /><br /> Produced by Taniya Dutta<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News at 7 this 23 of December, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines<br /><br /> Bangladesh has summoned India’s High Commissioner Pranay Verma over protests and vandalism targeting its diplomatic missions following the lynching of a Hindu man in Mymensingh, urging India to ensure staff security.<br /><br /> Separately, China has launched a trade dispute against India at the WTO over measures affecting solar cells, modules and IT goods, alleging discriminatory policies.<br /><br /> Meanwhile, fresh violence in Assam’s Karbi Anglong injured several people amid clashes over eviction of encroachers from tribal grazing lands.<br /><br /> Produced by Areeb Raza<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News At 7 this 22 of December, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines<br /><br /> The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Sonia and Rahul Gandhi on the Enforcement Directorate’s appeal in the National Herald case, challenging a trial court’s refusal to take cognisance of charges.<br /><br /> In West Bengal, suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has launched the Janata Unnayan Party, triggering political controversy over his Babri Masjid remarks.<br /><br /> Meanwhile, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said misinformation surrounds the Supreme Court’s Aravalli ruling, stressing conservation through scientific assessment and no new mining leases except in critical cases.<br /><br /> Produced by Areeb Raza<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News At 7 this 19 of December Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines<br /><br /> The Election Commission has published Tamil Nadu’s integrated draft electoral roll after a Special Intensive Revision, triggering large-scale deletions across districts, including 14.25 lakh voters in Chennai and 6.5 lakh in Coimbatore<br /><br /> Meanwhile, the Centre plans to set up a statutory Bureau of Port Security to strengthen port and vessel safety.<br /><br /> Separately, Arunachal Pradesh has signed an MoU to revive the stalled 144-MW Gongri hydropower project, boosting energy security and investor confidence.<br /><br /> Produced by Areeb Raza<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News At 7 this 18 of December, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines<br /><br /> The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin Bill, 2025, amid Opposition protests accusing the government of undermining MGNREGA and insulting Mahatma Gandhi.<br /><br /> Meanwhile, the Karnataka Assembly passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, allowing up to seven years’ imprisonment and fines for hate-related offenses.<br /><br /> India also signed a comprehensive economic partnership with Oman, offering major tariff cuts to boost trade and diversify exports.<br /><br /> Produced by Areeb Raza<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

On News At 7 this 17 of December, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines<br /><br /> India has closed its Visa Application Centre in Dhaka following rising security concerns and threats from extremist elements, prompting New Delhi to summon Bangladesh’s High Commissioner and urge protection of diplomatic missions.<br /><br /> Meanwhile, Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian airlines until January 24, disrupting around 800 weekly flights and increasing costs.<br /><br /> In Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court approved action against end-of-life vehicles below BS-IV emission standards to combat worsening air pollution, while exempting newer vehicles and calling for public awareness initiatives and toll reviews.<br /><br /> Produced by Areeb Raza<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News At 7 this 16 of December, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines<br /><br /> Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa apologised for the city’s severe air pollution, stating no government can fully curb it within nine to ten months. GRAP-IV measures have been enforced, including denying fuel to vehicles without valid PUC, banning non-Delhi BS-VI vehicles, halting construction, and restricting material transport, while claiming gradual AQI improvement.<br /><br /> In West Bengal, Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigned after chaos at Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour in Kolkata to ensure a fair probe.<br /><br /> Meanwhile, the government introduced the VB-G RAM-G Bill in Lok Sabha to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests.<br /><br /> Produced by Areeb Raza<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Aman Pal

On News At 7 this 15 of December, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines<br /><br /> Mumbai’s civic body elections will be held on January 15, 2026, with results on January 16, alongside polls in 28 other municipal bodies across Maharashtra.<br /><br /> Meanwhile, former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal was sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner, ending a months-long vacancy, amid opposition concerns over representation.<br /><br /> In Uttar Pradesh, dense fog caused a massive vehicle pile-up on the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, killing two people, including a CISF inspector, and injuring several others.<br /><br /> Tune In!<br /><br /> Produced by Areeb Raza<br /><br /> Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

On News At 7 This December 12, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines.<br /><br /> India is fast-tracking business visas for Chinese executives, promising approvals within four weeks to attract investment amid rising US tariffs.<br /><br /> Parliament’s Winter Session saw heated debates on Vande Mataram, air pollution and electoral reforms, with Aviation Minister Naidu defending airfare levels and highlighting made in India aircraft plans.<br /><br /> Meanwhile, retail inflation rose slightly to 0.71 per cent in November, staying below the RBI target. Economists expect inflation to remain moderate, allowing scope for a small rate cut before a pause.<br /><br /> Produced By Areeb Raza<br /><br /> Sound Mixed By Suraj Singh