The world is always in motion, but the past decade has seen an extraordinary acceleration in global realignment. The United States, long regarded as the bedrock of liberal democracy and global stability, is beginning to look unmoored—its stature dented not by the rise of rivals alone, but by its own leadership. At the centre of […]
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By Piyush Goyal The Government e Marketplace (GeM) has rapidly emerged as a world leader in providing a transparent, inclusive and efficient platform for public procurement. It connects more than 1.6 lakh government buyers with 23 lakh sellers and service providers, becoming a key engine of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. […]
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Operation Sindoor makes clear that India does not seek validation. It seeks justice. Indian restraint must never be mistaken for weakness. India’s response to the Pakistan-sponsored terrorist act in Pahalgam— Operation Sindoor, which is still ongoing—signals a tectonic shift in its counterterrorism and military doctrine and posture. In his impassioned speech that resonated across India and reverberated […]
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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 15 In a decisive 23-minute air campaign, Indian forces neutralised strategic Pakistani military installations, including radar and air defence systems at Noor Khan and Rahimyar Khan airbases, according to senior defence officials. What distinguished Operation Sindoor from past engagements, however, was India’s deployment of indigenous loitering munitions—lethal “kamikaze drones”—and […]
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The North News Chandigarh, May 15 In an era where the lines between diplomacy and business often overlap, last week’s ceasefire between India and Pakistan, claimed to be brokered by US Donald Trump, has raised more questions than answers—especially after India denied Washington’s role in the talks. India’s Operation Sindoor, launched in response to terrorist […]
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The North News New Delhi, May 12 India’s strike on Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase — located perilously close to the headquarters of its nuclear command — has emerged as the pivotal moment in the recent military confrontation between the two countries, sparking alarm in Islamabad and prompting an urgent appeal to Washington for mediation. The […]
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Manreet Kaur ( Fellow, AirCare Centre) As temperatures soar across India, heatwaves are no longer isolated weather events—they are increasingly disrupting daily life, particularly in schools. Frequent power outages, students fainting from exhaustion, and interrupted classes are becoming common, raising growing concern over the impact of extreme heat on education. Summer once brought library whispers […]
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The North News Chandigarh, May 5 The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Monday unanimously passed a resolution declaring that the state has no surplus water and will not provide even a single additional drop from its allocated share to Haryana. In a fiery address to the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal accused […]
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The North News Chandigarh, May 1 The ongoing water dispute between Punjab and Haryana has escalated after the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) allowed the release of 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana on humanitarian grounds, prompting widespread protests by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders in Punjab. Both states are facing severe water shortages due […]
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