By Prime Minister Narendra Modi Today is September 11th. This day evokes two contrasting remembrances. The first dates back to 1893, when Swami Vivekananda delivered his iconic Chicago address. With the few words, “Sisters and Brothers of America,” he won the hearts of thousands present in the hall. He introduced the timeless spiritual heritage of […]
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The floods sweeping through Punjab and Himachal Pradesh are more than local crises, such disasters are national tragedies that call for an urgent, unified response. The calamity exposes a failure of governance, planning and coordination between the states and the Centre. Unless this crisis is recognised as a national disaster, both in spirit and in […]
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The North News Bilaspur, August 18 Every time I travel to Himachal Pradesh, I feel the same irresistible pull — the mountains calling me back. There is something timeless about the dense forests, the cool rush of rivers and the breath of fresh air that reminds one of life’s simplicity and fullness. Yet this monsoon, […]
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The North News New Delhi, July 31 After announcing a 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, US President Donald Trump has crossed a diplomatic red line—provoking not only economic irritation, but deepening concerns over the tone of international engagement. His choice of words, laced with undiplomatic barbs aimed at both India and Russia, marks a […]
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The North News Ludhiana, June 23 The Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) victory in the Ludhiana West by-election may look routine on paper. Its candidate, Sanjeev Arora, beat Congress’s Bharat Bhushan Ashu by a margin of 10,637 votes. But this result speaks volumes beyond the arithmetic. In what was framed as a mid-term litmus test ahead […]
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The North News Chandigarh, June 7 The upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis could mark a turning point in the strained relationship between India and Canada. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to attend the summit, following a personal invitation from Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney, signals a potential thaw after a period of deep […]
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The world is always in motion, but the past decade has seen an extraordinary acceleration in global realignment. The United States, long regarded as the bedrock of liberal democracy and global stability, is beginning to look unmoored—its stature dented not by the rise of rivals alone, but by its own leadership. At the centre of […]
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By Piyush Goyal The Government e Marketplace (GeM) has rapidly emerged as a world leader in providing a transparent, inclusive and efficient platform for public procurement. It connects more than 1.6 lakh government buyers with 23 lakh sellers and service providers, becoming a key engine of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. […]
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Operation Sindoor makes clear that India does not seek validation. It seeks justice. Indian restraint must never be mistaken for weakness. India’s response to the Pakistan-sponsored terrorist act in Pahalgam— Operation Sindoor, which is still ongoing—signals a tectonic shift in its counterterrorism and military doctrine and posture. In his impassioned speech that resonated across India and reverberated […]
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KawalPreet Kaur ( Fellow at AirCare Centre in Amritsar) As the planet warms, heatwaves have become a deadly new normal—longer, more intense, and more frequent than ever before. In India, this crisis is escalating: 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded, and temperatures during May–June 2024 shattered previous records across several states, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, […]
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