North News New Delhi, January 2 India’s textile and apparel imports for FY 2023-24 have decreased by nearly 15%, amounting to $8,946 million, compared to $10,481 million in FY 2022-23. During the first seven months of FY 2024-25 (April-October), the overall imports (including handicrafts) witnessed a slight decline of 1%, totaling $5,425 million, down from […]
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North News New Delhi, January 2 In line with his commitment of ‘Housing for All’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit newly constructed flats for the dwellers of Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters under the In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation Project at Swabhiman Apartments, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, at around 12:10 pm, on January 3. Thereafter at around 12:45 […]
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North News New Delhi, January 2 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to abide by the Supreme Court’s decision on farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s indefinite hunger strike. According to media reports, speaking to reporters Chouhan said, “We will accept whatever decision the apex court takes.” The matter is scheduled […]
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North News New Delhi, January 1 The new year began on a high note for Punjabi music sensation and actor Diljit Dosanjh, as he described his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “fantastic.” Taking to social media platform X, Dosanjh shared his excitement, writing, “A fantastic start to 2025. A very memorable meeting with […]
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North News New Delhi, January 1Prime Minister Narendra Modi today emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to farmer welfare as key decisions were made in the first Cabinet of 2025. In a post on X, he wrote, “Ours is a Government fully committed to furthering welfare of farmers. We are proud of all our farmer sisters […]
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North News New Delhi, January 1 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and the Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme until 2025-26. With a budget of Rs 69,515.71 crore, this decision will support farmers across India by providing risk coverage for […]
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North News New Delhi, January 1 January 15 is poised to be a historic day for India as the Indian Navy prepares to commission three cutting-edge combatants including Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Project 17A stealth frigate class, Surat, the fourth and final ship of the Project 15B stealth destroyer class and Vagsheer, the […]
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North News New Delhi, January 1 India has emerged as the world’s second-largest tobacco producer, trailing only China, and ranks as the fourth-largest producer of Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco globally, after China, Brazil, and Zimbabwe. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the country exported tobacco worth ₹12,005.89 crore ($1,449.54 million) during 2023-24, […]
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Defence Ministry declares 2025 as ‘Year of Reforms’ North News New Delhi, January 1 The Ministry of Defence has announced that 2025 will be observed as the ‘Year of Reforms’ to accelerate the transformation of India’s Armed Forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Defence […]
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North News New Delhi, January 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes for the New Year, expressing hope for a prosperous and joyful 2025. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Modi wrote: “Happy 2025! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health and […]
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