The North News New Delhi, March 13 The Centre government has constituted a specialized task force under the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) to monitor darknet and cryptocurrency platforms linked to narcotics trafficking, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced. The task force will focus on tracking drug networks, analyzing trafficking patterns, and regularly updating databases […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, March 12 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has tightened its grip on Haryana politics, winning nine out of ten municipal elections on Wednesday, five months after forming the state government for a historic third term. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini credited the victory to the party’s grassroots efforts and the support […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 12 Security forces in Pakistan killed 30 militants and rescued more than 150 hostages in an operation following an attack on a Peshawar-bound train in Balochistan’s Bolan district, Pakistan-based news outlet The Express Tribune reported on Wednesday. The Jaffar Express, carrying over 400 passengers in nine carriages, was traveling […]
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SHIMON SHARMA The North News Chandigarh, March 12 Kannada actor Ranya Rao landed on Emirates Flight EK 566 on March 3, 2025, and attempted to pass through the Green Channel, designated for passengers with no dutiable goods to declare. Acting on specific intelligence, officers from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted her for questioning. […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 12 Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (G.C.S.K), Mauritius’ highest civilian honour, during the country’s 57th National Day celebrations. Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool conferred the award, marking the first time an Indian leader has […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 12 IAF chief AP Singh has called for swift capability enhancements to address emerging security challenges in an evolving strategic environment. Speaking at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) at Wellington in Tamil Nadu, he urged officers to adapt to changing threats and focus on integrated military strategies. During […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 12 President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday called on universities to strengthen ties with industry and focus on future-readiness, urging policymakers to ensure that education remains application-based. Speaking at the convocation of Panjab University in Chandigarh, she stressed that education should equip students with the skills and mindset to navigate an […]
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SHIMONA SHARMA The North News Chandigarh, March 12 The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved the state’s excise policy for the 2025-26 financial year, opting for an auction-cum-tender process for liquor vends. The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. In a key welfare measure, the Cabinet raised the annual […]
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The North News Mumbai, March 12 The Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) on Wednesday signed an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink broadband services in India just a day after Bharti Airtel’s partnership with the satellite internet provider. The deal depends on SpaceX getting approval from authorities to sell Starlink services in the country. The collaboration […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 11 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed officials to ensure the timely completion of the Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences and Civil Hospital in Hoshiarpur, emphasising the need for efficient execution of the project. Chairing a review meeting at his official residence, Mann stressed that the […]
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