Dubai, March 23 US President Donald Trump on Monday extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying Washington would hold off on strikes against Iranian power plants for five days as talks continue. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United States and Iran had held […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, March 21 The Himachal Pradesh cabinet has approved a proposal to bar people accused in “chitta” (synthetic drug) cases from contesting panchayat elections, in a move aimed at tightening the state’s crackdown on narcotics-linked crime. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting held at the state secretariat […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 23 Former Punjab Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has been arrested by Punjab Police in connection with the alleged suicide of a senior state warehousing official, in a case that has triggered a major political row in the state, according to sources. Bhullar was held on Monday in connection with the […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Parliament that the ongoing conflict in West Asia poses serious economic, energy and security risks for India, warning that the crisis could continue for a long time. Addressing the Lok Sabha on Monday, Modi described the situation as deeply worrying, saying the […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 23 Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said he will immediately order a CBI investigation into the alleged suicide of a Punjab government official if all MPs from the state jointly submit a written request. The assurance came in the Lok Sabha on Monday after Congress MP Gurjeet Singh […]
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New Delhi, March 23 The Lok Sabha has referred the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed scrutiny after opposition parties raised concerns over possible changes to corporate social responsibility (CSR) rules.The Lok Sabha approved the move on Monday through a voice vote after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed […]
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Rahul Chawla The North News Dharamshala, March 23 Nearly 3,000 residents of Akhankhola and nearby areas near Dharamshala say a badly damaged roadside drain on the Akhankhola–Sudhed link road has become a major safety risk, despite repeated appeals for repairs. Ajit Nehria, a local resident, described the road as the “lifeline” of the village. He […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, saying their sacrifice for India remains deeply embedded in the nation’s collective memory.In a post on X, Modi said the country bows “in reverence to the brave sons of Bharat Mata” and […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 23 Former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has been booked by police in connection with the alleged suicide of a senior official of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation, officials said on Sunday. Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, district manager of the corporation in Amritsar, is alleged to have taken his own life […]
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New Delhi, March 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings to the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia. In his telephonic conversation with the Iranian leader, Prime Minister Modi condemned the attacks on critical infrastructure in the […]
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