North News New Delhi, December 12 India is adopting a multi-pronged strategy to reduce dependence on crude oil imports, focusing on cleaner energy alternatives and renewable sources, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas told the Lok Sabha. The government’s initiatives include promoting natural gas as a fuel, expanding renewable energy adoption, increasing ethanol blending […]
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North NewsNew Delhi, December 12 In a major decision, Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill, paving the way for its introduction in Parliament during the ongoing Winter session. The proposed legislation aims to synchronise elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, with local body polls to follow within 100 […]
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North News New Delhi, December 12 India has reached a significant economic milestone, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows totaling $1 trillion since April 2000, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This achievement underscores India’s growing appeal as a global investment hub, with FDI inflows for the first half of the current fiscal […]
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North NewsNew Delhi, December 12 Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal emphasized India’s growing trade ties with the European Union, outlining ambitions for a balanced, ambitious, and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Following nine rounds of negotiations, both sides are seeking political guidance to finalize a deal that respects each other’s sensitivities. […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 12 Two days before his highly anticipated performance in Chandigarh, singer Diljit Dosanjh received a cautionary advisory from the Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights. The Commission recommended that Dosanjh refrain from performing some of his popular tracks, including “Patiala Peg,” citing concerns over their promotion of alcohol, drugs, and […]
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North News New Delhi, December 12 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, a meeting seen as crucial ahead of the anticipated expansion of the state’s Cabinet. BJP sources indicated that Fadnavis is in Delhi to secure the final approval from the party’s leadership on the reshuffle. Alongside Fadnavis, […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 12 President-elect Donald Trump praised the resignation of FBI Director Christopher Wray, calling it a “great day for America.” Wray, who announced his decision to step down in an internal FBI meeting on Wednesday, will leave office before Trump’s inauguration. Trump criticized Wray’s leadership, claiming the FBI had “illegally raided” his […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 12 Meta Platforms Inc. reported that while most issues affecting Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads have been resolved, 1% of the outage remains unresolved. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Meta stated, “Thanks for bearing with us! We are 99% of the way there—just doing some last checks. We apologize […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 12 Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has become the first individual to surpass a net worth of $400 billion, fueled by gains in SpaceX and Tesla Inc., according to media reports quoting news agency. A $1.25 billion insider share sale at SpaceX increased Musk’s fortune by $50 billion, while Tesla […]
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North NewsChandigarh, December 11 India is set to launch its first National Space Laboratory, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), by 2035 and aims to execute an Indian Crewed Lunar Mission by 2040, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh informed the Lok Sabha today. In a written response, Dr. Singh detailed […]
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