The North News New Delhi, August 8 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries in the financial year 2025-26. The scheme will cover up to nine refills a year — with a proportionate benefit […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 8 An audio recording allegedly from a Lawrence Bishnoi gang member has claimed that comedian Kapil Sharma’s restaurant in Surrey, Canada, was targeted because he invited Bollywood actor Salman Khan to its inauguration. In the audio, purportedly recorded by Bishnoi associate Harry Boxer, the speaker warns that any director, producer […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, August 8 Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh on Friday said that the next state party chief must have broad acceptance among the cadre, as she hinted at a looming shake-up in the organisation. Addressing a press conference in Shimla, she acknowledged mounting frustration among workers over delays […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 8 Controversy seems to have found a familiar home with Yo Yo Honey Singh. The chart-topping pop star, no stranger to public scrutiny, has once again landed in the eye of a storm — this time summoned by the Punjab State Women’s Commission over allegations of misogynistic lyrics in his […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 7 The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday granted an interim stay on the Punjab government’s land pooling policy, following a petition filed by Gurdeep Singh Gill challenging the policy’s legality and impact. Speaking to reporters after the hearing, petitioner’s counsel Gurjeet Singh said the court had halted the […]
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The North News New Delhi, August 7 National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin will soon visit India, calling the trip a moment of “delight” and an opportunity to inject fresh direction into the Indo-Russian strategic partnership. During a meeting with Russian Security Council chief Sergei Shoigu, Doval said the dates […]
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The North NewsNew Delhi, August 7 India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Wednesday said that the dates for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India are “almost finalised.” “We were pleased to learn about President Putin’s upcoming visit to our country. I believe the dates are nearly confirmed,” Doval told Russian Security Council chief […]
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The North News New Delhi, August 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the welfare of farmers, livestock rearers, and fisherfolk remains India’s highest national priority, and reiterated that the government will never compromise on their interests. Addressing the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in Delhi, Modi laid out a comprehensive vision for […]
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The North NewsNew Delhi, August 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that he is prepared to face “personal consequences” to defend the interests of the country’s farmers, amid a deepening trade rift with the United States. Speaking on Thursday, a day after Washington announced a 25% additional hike in tariffs on certain Indian goods […]
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The North News New Delhi, August 6India has sharply criticised the United States for imposing an additional 25% tariff on certain Indian imports, calling the move “unfair” and “unjustified” in a strongly worded statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday. The escalation follows Washington’s recent targeting of India’s oil imports from […]
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