The North News Chandigarh, April 3 Punjab government successfully allotted 207 retail excise groups, generating an annual license fee of ₹9,878 crore, surpassing the estimated ₹9,017 crore, said Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday. Total 9.5 percent increase over the reserve price marks a record-breaking achievement for the Punjab Excise Department, he added. Cheema, […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 3 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed full confidence in India’s armed forces, commending their vigilance along the northern and western borders. Addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference, the Defence Minister acknowledged the military’s preparedness and highlighted the ongoing threat of cross-border terrorism. Rajnath Singh lauded the synergy between security […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 3 US President Donald Trump has imposed a 27 percent reciprocal tariff on Indian imports, a move that could strain economic ties between the two nations. Announced during his ‘Liberation Day’ speech, the decision comes as a setback for New Delhi, which had been seeking tariff relief, the news […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 3 The Punjab and Haryana High Court today transferred the investigation into the alleged assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath by 12 Punjab Police personnel in Patiala to Chandigarh Police. The court has set a four-month deadline for the completion of the probe. The incident occurred on the night of […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Bangkok on Wednesday to attend the 6th BIMSTEC summit, highlighting the forum’s growing role in regional development, connectivity, and economic cooperation. Before departing, Prime Minister Modi emphasised the strategic significance of India’s Northeast in BIMSTEC, calling it the heart of the grouping. […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 2 Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the Congress of misleading the public and spreading misinformation about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Speaking in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Shah asserted that the proposed amendments were constitutional and would not interfere with religious affairs. “Some people are trying […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 2 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal have launched a statewide awareness campaign against drug abuse, calling on thousands of young people to take an oath to eliminate the crisis. “This is a decisive battle, and we pledge to rid Punjab of this scourge,” […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 2 The Punjab Police on Wednesday refuted reports claiming the complete withdrawal of security for Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, clarifying that his security cover had only been scaled down based on a reassessment of threat perception. However Majithia while addressing the press conference said that his […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 2 The central government has reduced incoming spoofed international calls using Indian mobile numbers by 97 percent since launching a new blocking system, the government informed the Lok Sabha today. According to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), 1.35 crore such calls were blocked within 24 hours of […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as a turning point for India’s education sector, calling it an “intellectual renaissance” that fosters self-reliance and global competitiveness. Responding to a post by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on X, Modi said India’s education system […]
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