The North NewsChandigarh, May 17 The Haryana Police have arrested a second man allegedly linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency in less than a week, intensifying concerns about cross-border espionage following the launch of Operation Sindoor. Devender Singh, 25, a resident of Mastgarh village in Haryana’s Kaithal district, was taken into custody for reportedly sharing sensitive […]
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The North News New Delhi, May 17 Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to lead one of seven all-party delegations travelling to global capitals to represent India’s position on cross-border terrorism and recent geopolitical developments, despite his name being absent from the Congress party’s own list of suggested representatives. Shashi Tharoor confirmed his acceptance of the […]
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The North News New Delhi, May 17 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed javelin star Neeraj Chopra after the Olympic champion broke the 90-metre barrier for the first time at the Doha Diamond League 2025, calling it a “spectacular feat” and a testament to his “relentless dedication, discipline and passion.” “A spectacular feat! Congratulations to […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, May 17 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the hill state is on track to become “Green Energy State” by 31 March 2026. He said the state would also emerge as a frontrunner in the country’s green hydrogen sector, with a one-megawatt hydrogen plant underway […]
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The North News New Delhi, May 16 India’s Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed Operation Sindoor as a powerful example of coordinated intelligence and military strength, crediting it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political resolve, effective intelligence gathering, and the precision of India’s armed forces. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly upgraded […]
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The North News Chandigarh, May 16 Punjab Education Minister and Sri Anandpur Sahib MLA Harjot Singh Bains has called for urgent acceleration of the four-laning project on the Sri Kiratpur Sahib-Nangal highway, describing it as a vital “dream project” for the region. At a high-level meeting held on Friday at the Punjab Civil Secretariat in […]
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The North News Langroya (SBS Nagar), May 16 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal have taken a significant step in the fight against drug abuse by administering an oath to residents, urging them to become active participants in the campaign against the drug menace. During a […]
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The North News Chandigarh, May 16 In a step aimed at making Punjab completely drug free, former Delhi Chief Minister and National Convener of Aam Aadmi Party Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced to take war against drugs at village and street level with active support of people. Addressing the gathering at Langroya (SBS Nagar) today, […]
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KawalPreet Kaur ( Fellow at AirCare Centre in Amritsar) As the planet warms, heatwaves have become a deadly new normal—longer, more intense, and more frequent than ever before. In India, this crisis is escalating: 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded, and temperatures during May–June 2024 shattered previous records across several states, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, […]
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The North News New Delhi, May 16 Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Friday, expressing admiration for the PM’s leadership and discussing development plans for Punjab. Bittu, a recent appointee to the Modi cabinet, shared news of the meeting […]
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