North News New Delhi, January 1 The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of the one-time special package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer beyond the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) of Rs 3,500 per metric tonne. The package will remain effective from 1 January 2025 until further notice, with an […]
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North News New Delhi, January 1 President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice Harpreet Singh Brar as a Permanent Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The appointment, made under Article 217(1) of the Constitution of India, with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office assumes office.
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North News Chandigarh, January 1 Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, has been spotted wearing a rare Richard Mille RM 52-04 Sapphire Skull wristwatch, valued at ₹22.5 crore. The limited-edition watch, with only three pieces in existence, was highlighted by the Instagram page @theindianhorology. Known for its intricate design, the […]
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North News New Delhi, January 1 Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has taken over as the head of the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command. The Air Marshal, a seasoned fighter pilot, was commissioned into the Air Force on 6 December 1986. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy in Pune, the Air Force […]
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North News New Delhi, January 1 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and the Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme until 2025-26. With a budget of Rs 69,515.71 crore, this decision will support farmers across India by providing risk coverage for […]
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North News New Delhi, January 1 January 15 is poised to be a historic day for India as the Indian Navy prepares to commission three cutting-edge combatants including Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Project 17A stealth frigate class, Surat, the fourth and final ship of the Project 15B stealth destroyer class and Vagsheer, the […]
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North News New Delhi, January 1 India has emerged as the world’s second-largest tobacco producer, trailing only China, and ranks as the fourth-largest producer of Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco globally, after China, Brazil, and Zimbabwe. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the country exported tobacco worth ₹12,005.89 crore ($1,449.54 million) during 2023-24, […]
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Defence Ministry declares 2025 as ‘Year of Reforms’ North News New Delhi, January 1 The Ministry of Defence has announced that 2025 will be observed as the ‘Year of Reforms’ to accelerate the transformation of India’s Armed Forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Defence […]
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North News New Delhi, January 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes for the New Year, expressing hope for a prosperous and joyful 2025. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Modi wrote: “Happy 2025! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health and […]
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North News Chandigarh, January 1 Punjab Advocate General Gurminder Singh informed the Supreme Court that according to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal is ready to accept medical aid if the Centre invites farmers for talks, according to media reports. The Supreme Court deferred the case to January 2, granting Punjab additional time to resolve the […]
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