The North News Chandigarh, January 1 The Punjab government has extended the deadline for its One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for recovery of outstanding tax dues until 31 March 2026, offering fresh relief to traders and industry across the state. The decision was approved by Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema under the […]
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The North NewsNew Delhi, January 1 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said weapon systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) played a decisive role during Operation Sindoor, underlining the organisation’s professionalism and commitment to national security. Speaking during a visit to DRDO headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday to mark its 68th […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, January 1 The Punjab government has announced plans to deploy artificial intelligence in agriculture to boost productivity, sustainability and farmers’ incomes, officials said on Thursday. The initiative will be implemented with support from a Centre of Excellence set up at Indian Institute of Technology Ropar. A high-level review meeting was chaired in […]
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The North News New Delhi, January 1 Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor has taken charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force on January 1, the official statement said. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Kapoor was commissioned into the IAF’s fighter stream in December 1986. A […]
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The North News New Delhi, January 1 India and Pakistan have exchanged their annual lists of nuclear installations and facilities through diplomatic channels, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. The exchange took place simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between […]
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The North NewsNew Delhi, January 1 The National Investigation Agency has said that 2025 marked a year of significant breakthroughs, highlighting a conviction rate of over 92 percent and major successes in high-profile terror and organised crime investigations. In a year-end statement issued in New Delhi, the agency said one of its most notable achievements […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, January 1 Haryana’s newly appointed Director General of Police, Ajay Singhal, formally assumed charge of his office on Thursday, with his predecessor O. P. Singh present on the occasion. Addressing a press conference in Panchkula, Singhal reflected on the changes in policing over the past three decades. He said that when he […]
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Yog Raj SharmaThe North NewsShimla, January 1 On New Year’s Eve, as dusk settled over the Queen of Hills, Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chose the simplest of public appearances: a walk. The Chief Minister moved slowly along Shimla’s Mall Road and onto the Ridge, where tourists pressed shoulder to shoulder against the cold, […]
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The North News New Delhi, January 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to people across the country and abroad, wishing them health, prosperity and peace in 2026. In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister said he hoped the year ahead would bring success in people’s efforts and fulfilment […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 31 The Punjab Police has announced a sweeping, technology-driven overhaul aimed at making policing faster, more professional and more responsive, under a new roadmap titled Vision 2026. Speaking in Chandigarh on Wednesday, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the reforms reflect the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann […]
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