The North News New Delhi, October 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for its century-long contribution to national service and community development, saying the organisation had withstood conspiracies and attacks since independence. Speaking at an event in New Delhi to mark the RSS’s centenary, Prime Minister Modi released […]
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The North News Chandigarh/ New Delhi, October 1 A high-level Punjab government delegation has urged the 16th Finance Commission to provide a long-term rehabilitation package, citing the devastating floods this year and the state’s unique challenges as a frontline border region. The delegation, led by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, met Commission Chairman Dr Arvind […]
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The North News Mumbai, October 1 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.5 percent for the second consecutive policy meeting, citing global tariff and economic uncertainties. The decision followed the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) 57th meeting, chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, held from September 29 to […]
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The North News New Delhi, September 30 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Modi government stands “shoulder to shoulder” with the people of Punjab and will provide all possible help to those affected by the recent floods. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Shah in New Delhi and briefed him on the […]
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The North News Chandigarh, September 30 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to provide a special relief package for the state after devastating floods, saying the support announced so far is inadequate. Mann, who met Amit Shah in New Delhi on Tuesday, said the Centre’s relief of […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, September 30 Leader of Opposition and Former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has launched a sharp attack on Himachal Pradesh’s Congress government, alleging that corruption has reached its peak under the so-called “system change” administration. Thakur said even Congress leaders were now questioning the government’s functioning. He cited a […]
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The North News Chandigarh, September 30 Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday directed officers across the state to remain on high alert against organised crime, drug trafficking and terrorism during the upcoming festive season. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav chaired a state-wide law and order review today, joining senior officers down to the […]
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The North News Chandigarh, September 30 India’s pharmaceutical exports, currently valued at nearly $27.8bn, are expected to surpass $30bn by the end of this year, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Speaking at the signing of an agreement between the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Uttar Pradesh government, Dr Jitendra Singh also noted […]
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The North News Coimbatore( Tamil Nadu), September 30 BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Tuesday described the Karur tragic incident as “more than an accident”, calling it an act of “grave criminal negligence” that could have been avoided if the DMK-led state government had taken preventive measures. At least 40 people have died and more than […]
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The North News New Delhi, September 30 Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra has died at 94 in New Delhi on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Malhotra’s residence to pay tributes and offer condolences to his family. In a post on X, Modi said Malhotra’s contribution to Delhi’s development and to […]
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