The North News New Delhi, February 24 The Defence Ministry has launched a high-level inquiry into repeated delays in the production and induction of India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A, sources have confirmed. The probe follows Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh’s public frustration over the setbacks, with the IAF […]
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PALLAVI SHYAM The North News Chandigarh, February 24 Virat Kohli, India’s enduring batting talisman, has added another feather to his illustrious cap. The 36-year-old has crossed the 14,000-run mark in One Day Internationals, becoming only the third batter in history to do so, following in the footsteps of cricketing greats Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara. […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 22 In a masterclass on bureaucratic efficiency—or the lack thereof—the Punjab government has discovered, after a leisurely 20-month delay, that one of its senior-most ministers was in charge of a department that simply did not exist. Yes, you read that correctly. The Department of Administrative Reforms, assigned to Cabinet Minister […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 22 Indian-origin Kash Patel was sworn in on Friday as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), taking his oath on the Bhagavad Gita. His rise to the top of the agency underscores a career shaped by law, politics, and unwavering allegiance to Donald Trump. Patel entered […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 21 India and Japan share a strategic partnership rooted in democracy, culture, and economic cooperation, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said at the India-Japan Economy and Investment Forum on Friday. Emphasizing the cultural bond between the two nations, Goyal noted that Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods have origins […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 21 A court in New Delhi on Friday reserved for February 25 its order on the quantum of sentence for former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. The prosecution has sought the death penalty for Kumar, convicted for the murders of a father and son […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 21 Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that it was examining the disclosure that the Trump administration allocated $21 million in USAID funding for voter turnout efforts in India. The ministry described the revelation as “deeply concerning” and confirmed that relevant authorities were looking into the matter. […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 21 Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Friday expressed hope that the School of Ultimate Leadership(SOUL) will create leaders who will leave a mark all over the world, including in the field of politics. The Prime Minister also highlighted the critical role of both human and natural resources and their […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 21 External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Friday reiterated India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Ukraine conflict, stating that the world expects the warring parties to engage directly. Speaking on global challenges, he highlighted the growing multipolarity reflected in the G20, emphasizing the need for […]
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The North News Shimla, February 21 Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Pratibha Singh is set to meet the party’s newly appointed state in-charge, Rajni Patil, to discuss the long-pending reconstitution of the HPCC. Speaking to the media, Singh said the selection of district and block unit office-bearers would be finalised in consultation with Chief […]
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