North News New Delhi, January 22 The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 14.63 lakh members in November 2024, reflecting a 9.07% increase compared to October 2024. The year-on-year growth in net member additions stood at 4.88%, underscoring heightened employment opportunities and improved awareness of employee benefits. EPFO enrolled approximately 8.74 […]
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North News New Delhi, January 22 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reviewed the progress of the National Health Mission (NHM) during 2021-24. Key achievements include a marked accelerated decline in maternal and child mortality rates, advancements in disease elimination programs, and the launch of new initiatives like the National Sickle Cell […]
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North News New Delhi, January 22 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today criticized the weaponization of judiciary, stating that it has become a major challenge to governance and democratic values. Speaking at the Vice-President’s enclave, Dhankhar said, “Access to judiciary, a fundamental right, has been weaponised in recent decades, posing a great challenge to our governance.” […]
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North News New Delhi, January 22 The Delhi Assembly elections have taken a more serious turn with escalating tensions between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). BJP candidate Parvesh Verma, representing the New Delhi constituency, has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission and Delhi Police. He alleges that […]
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North News New Delhi, January 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) campaign, describing it as a transformative movement powered by grassroots participation to promote gender equality and empower girls. Modi emphasized the initiative’s achievements in challenging deep-rooted gender biases and improving educational access […]
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North News New Delhi, January 22 Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, discussing economic cooperation, defense, and regional stability during a meeting in Washington, D.C. The two leaders also discussed concerns related to irregular migration. Dr. Jaishankar, in a post […]
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North News New Delhi, January 22 Foreign ministers from the Quad nations—the United States, Australia, India, and Japan—warned against using force or coercion to alter the status quo in the Indo-Pacific, a pointed message aimed at China’s assertive maritime actions. In a joint statement released by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the ministers underscored their […]
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North News New Delhi, January 21 A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort in northwestern Turkey has claimed at least 66 lives and left 51 others injured. The blaze broke out in the early hours of Tuesday, around 3:00 a.m. local time, trapping guests in the 12-story building, which […]
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North News Chandigarh, January 21 Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh has instructed department officers to strictly follow established norms during bidding processes and ensure top-quality standards in executing infrastructure projects. He also emphasized expediting the collection of state revenue from access fees levied on commercial establishments, including petrol pumps, along state roads. Harbhajan Singh […]
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INorth News New Delhi, January 21 India’s space economy has grown to $8 billion and is projected to reach $44 billion within the next decade, Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh said Tuesday, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reforms that opened the sector to private investment. Dr. Singh highlighted milestones such […]
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