The North News Chandigarh, April 2 India’s coal production and dispatch have reached record levels in the financial year 2024-25, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy sector. The Ministry of Coal reported a total production of 190.95 million tonnes (MT) as of March 31, 2025, reflecting a 29.79% increase from 147.11 MT in […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 2 The Punjab Police on Wednesday refuted reports claiming the complete withdrawal of security for Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, clarifying that his security cover had only been scaled down based on a reassessment of threat perception. However Majithia while addressing the press conference said that his […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 2 The central government has reduced incoming spoofed international calls using Indian mobile numbers by 97 percent since launching a new blocking system, the government informed the Lok Sabha today. According to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), 1.35 crore such calls were blocked within 24 hours of […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as a turning point for India’s education sector, calling it an “intellectual renaissance” that fosters self-reliance and global competitiveness. Responding to a post by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on X, Modi said India’s education system […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 2 India’s Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has helped government agencies hire more than one million outsourced workers in the 2024-25 financial year, marking a major milestone in digital procurement. The platform, which hosts over 33,000 service providers, allows agencies to recruit workers for roles including security, horticulture, data entry, and […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 2 Indian Navy frigate INS Tarkash has intercepted a vessel carrying more than 2,500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean, reinforcing its role in combating maritime crime and enhancing regional security. The warship, deployed for Maritime Security Operations since January 2025, is supporting Combined Task Force 150, […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 2India’s defence exports soared to a record ₹23,622 crore (approximately $2.76 billion) in the financial year 2024-25, marking a 12.04% increase from the previous year’s ₹21,083 crore, government data shows. The rise reflects India’s growing presence in the global arms market, with Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) registering a […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 2 BJP Punjab chief Sunil Jakhar has criticised the AAP-led Punjab government for withdrawing the security cover of Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, cautioning against political vendetta in such decisions. Jakhar, in a post on X, formerly Twitter, said the issue of whether the move was politically motivated was […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 1 In a significant development, Punjab’s Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has successfully thwarted a potential terror attack in the state by arresting an operative with ties to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The operation led to the recovery of a hand grenade from the suspect’s possession, according to Director General of […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 1 The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a fresh petition contesting the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, emphasizing that it would not entertain multiple proceedings on the same issue. A bench, led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, expressed frustration, noting, “This […]
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