The North News Nawanshehar, April 7 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced a ₹2,000 crore investment to advance the state’s flagship education initiative, ‘Sikhiya Kranti’. Describing it as a new chapter in Punjab’s education reform, Mann said the funding aims to transform the quality of schooling and modernise government-run institutions across the […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 7 In a significant boost to domestic defence manufacturing, Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹2,385.36 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for the supply and installation of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites on Indian Air Force Mi-17 V5 helicopters. The contract, categorised under Buy (Indian – Indigenously […]
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Government says excise duty hike won’t impact consumers, cites global oil trends for stable fuel pricing The North News New Delhi, April 7 Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday announced a Rs 50 increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, even as prices of petrol and diesel remain unchanged despite […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 7 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will begin a six-day official visit to the United Kingdom and Austria from April 8, seeking to bolster financial, trade, and investment ties with two of Europe’s key economies. The trip will feature high-level bilateral engagements and culminate in the 13th India–UK Economic and Financial […]
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The North NewsNew Delhi, April 7 Asian stock markets suffered a sharp sell-off on Monday, as tremors from US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff stance sent shockwaves through global financial systems. From Shanghai to Tokyo, and Sydney to Hong Kong, markets opened in the red — plunging within minutes of the bell. “It’s a bloodbath,” […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated his government’s commitment to healthcare, marking World Health Day with a renewed promise to invest in the well-being of citizens. Taking to social media platform X, Pime Minister Modi said: “On World Health Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 5 “India ensures that no nation suppresses another in the IOR through overwhelming economic or military strength,” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Satuday. “Our Navy guarantees the security of both Indian and foreign vessels, operating as a first responder during pirate attacks and hijackings, ” he added. Defence […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 5 Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday conferred with the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana, the island nation’s highest civilian honour awarded to non-Sri Lankans. The award, presented by President Dissanayake during Modi’s official visit to Colombo, underscores the deepening strategic, cultural and economic ties between the two South […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 5 The Chandigarh’s Cyber Crime Cell has issued a public advisory warning against a rising tide of cyber frauds exploiting the popularity of Ghibli-themed artwork. The advisory, issued by the Cyber Crime Police S outlines a series of deceptive practices targeting fans and digital artists associated with Studio Ghibli content. […]
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The North News Shimla, April 5 In a major push for rural infrastructure, the Indian government has sanctioned a series of projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) to improve connectivity across the hill states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, and Mizoram. The Ministry of Rural Development has approved funding for long-span bridges […]
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