The North News Chandigarh, March 29 A special CBI court in Chandigarh on Saturday acquitted retired Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Nirmal Yadav and three others in the high-profile 2008 cash-at-judge’s-door case, ending a 17-year-long legal battle. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) alleged that Delhi-based hotelier Ravinder Singh had purchased land in Himachal […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 29 India’s rise as a global manufacturing powerhouse hinges on robust arbitration and mediation frameworks, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said at the United International Avocat Conference in Delhi. Goyal underscored the role of arbitration in reducing judicial delays and fostering a transparent business environment. Acknowledging concerns […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 29 The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar has risen to more than 1,000, with thousands injured, as rescue operations continue in affected areas, Myanmar local media reported. The 7.7-magnitude quake hit shortly before 1 pm local time on Friday, with its epicentre west of […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India’s economic transformation, foreign policy shift, and governance reforms, asserting that the world is now keenly observing the country’s rise. Modi remarked that India, home to the world’s largest youth population, is rapidly advancing in skill development and innovation. He noted that […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 28The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a 2 percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from January 1, 2025. The revision raises the existing DA and DR rate from 53 percent to 55 percent […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 28 A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, followed by a 6.8 magnitude aftershock, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The tremor hit at 12.50pm local time, with its epicentre located 16km northwest of Sagaing at a depth of 10km, according to media reports. The […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 28 Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has ended his hunger strike, the Punjab government informed the Supreme Court on Friday. He ended an indefinite hunger strike in support of various demands, accepted water, and broke his fast. Dallewal, who had been on a fast since 26 November 2024, was […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 28 Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that under Section 3, there is a provision for denying entry to someone who is a threat to national security. This country is not a dharamshala. Now the blacklist has a legal backing,” the Home Minister said on Thursday while replying to […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 27 Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India in 2025 for the annual India-Russia summit, as confirmed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Speaking in a televised address, Lavrov stated that preparations for the high-level visit are already underway, marking a significant step in deepening ties between […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 27 The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹2,500 crore with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited (AVNL), Force Motors Ltd, and Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd for military procurements aimed at strengthening the Armed Forces. The deal includes ₹1,801.34 crore for the Nag Missile System (NAMIS-Tr), a tracked anti-tank platform […]
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