The North News New Delhi, April 5 In one of his strongest statements, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, turned to the implications of AI in the legal domain. “AI challenges core legal principles like accountability and transparency. Delegating legal decisions to opaque systems threatens judicial trust. Justice must never be robotised.” “Judgments require the human brain — […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 4 In the first high-level interaction since Sheikh Hasina’s exit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit in Thailand, using the opportunity to voice serious concerns about the treatment of minorities—particularly Hindus—in Bangladesh. Modi, according to India’s Foreign […]
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The North NewsNew Delhi, April 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the passage of two significant legislations—the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025—as a “watershed moment” in India’s pursuit of socio-economic justice, transparency, and inclusive development. In a series of posts on social media platform X on Friday, Modi […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday set out a sweeping 21-point Action Plan aimed at strengthening ties among BIMSTEC member states, as he addressed leaders at the sixth summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) in Bangkok. Highlighting the urgent need […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 4 Rajya Sabha has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after more than 12 hours of intense debate between the government and the opposition. The bill was approved with 128 votes in favour and 95 against, after all amendments proposed by opposition parties were rejected. The Lok Sabha had […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 3 India and Thailand have agreed to strengthen their relationship through a new strategic partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his visit to Bangkok on Thursday. Speaking along with Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual ties between the two nations, […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 3 Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has approved key amendments to the Punjab Minor Mineral Policy, aiming to curb illegal mining, lower material costs, and increase state revenues while preventing monopolies in the sector. The new policy introduces Crusher Mining Sites (CRMS), allowing crusher owners with gravel […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 3 Punjab government successfully allotted 207 retail excise groups, generating an annual license fee of ₹9,878 crore, surpassing the estimated ₹9,017 crore, said Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday. Total 9.5 percent increase over the reserve price marks a record-breaking achievement for the Punjab Excise Department, he added. Cheema, […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 3 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed full confidence in India’s armed forces, commending their vigilance along the northern and western borders. Addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference, the Defence Minister acknowledged the military’s preparedness and highlighted the ongoing threat of cross-border terrorism. Rajnath Singh lauded the synergy between security […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 3 US President Donald Trump has imposed a 27 percent reciprocal tariff on Indian imports, a move that could strain economic ties between the two nations. Announced during his ‘Liberation Day’ speech, the decision comes as a setback for New Delhi, which had been seeking tariff relief, the news […]
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