North NewsChandigarh, December 7 The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) will install 2,356 solar-powered pumps to promote sustainable agriculture in the state, New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Aman Arora announced today. The pumps will be installed within the next four months. A subsidy of 60% will be provided to general category farmers, while Scheduled […]
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North News Mumbai, December 6 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate steady at 6.5 percent for the 11th consecutive time, Governor Shaktikanta Das announced on Friday. As the global economy faces ongoing turbulence, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das reflected on 2024’s challenges, calling it a year that […]
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North News Mumbai, December 6 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate steady at 6.5 percent for the 11th consecutive time, Governor Shaktikanta Das announced on Friday. The decision comes as inflation surged to 6.2% in October, breaching the central bank’s tolerance threshold, and GDP growth slowed to 5.4% in the […]
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North News New Delhi, December 3 India provides urea to farmers at a fixed subsidized rate of ₹242 per 45-kg bag, regardless of production costs, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said on Tuesday. The subsidy bridges the gap between the market cost and the farmgate price, ensuring affordability for farmers. For Phosphatic and Potassic […]
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North News New Delhi, November 27 India’s tax system is undergoing a much-needed transformation with the launch of PAN 2.0, a digital overhaul that promises to streamline taxpayer services, reduce bureaucracy, and strengthen security. This ambitious project, approved by the Cabinet with a ₹1,435 crore investment, aims to modernize how individuals and businesses interact with […]
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North News New Delhi, November 27 Proceedings in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned on Wednesday after opposition protests over allegations against the Adani Group and violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district. Opposition members stormed the Lok Sabha well, raising slogans, forcing BJP MP Dilip Saikia to adjourn the session after routine papers […]
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Pallavi North News Shimla, November 23 Himachal Pradesh’s apple production dipped by 13,000 metric tons this year, totaling 418,000 metric tons in 2024, down from 431,000 metric tons in 2023, according to official figures. Officials attribute the decline to multiple factors, including aging orchards, soaring input costs, and climate change. Erratic weather patterns, fungal diseases, […]
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North News Chandigarh, November 22 The ongoing controversy surrounding Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his business empire has ignited a fierce political and legal battle. At the heart of the dispute are allegations of bribery, fraud, and corporate misconduct, spearheaded by US prosecutors. These accusations have not only caused a dramatic plunge in the Adani […]
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North News New Delhi, November 21 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal called on industry leaders to utilise Rs 1 lakh crore allocated under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to foster innovation and create a research-driven ecosystem in India. Addressing the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI) 97th Annual General […]
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North News Chandigarh, November 21 The Adani Group has denied allegations levelled by US authorities accusing the company of bribing Indian officials and defrauding investors. In a statement released on Thursday, the conglomerate dismissed claims made by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding over $250 million […]
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