The North News New Delhi, February 20 The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹1,220.12 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for 149 Software Defined Radios (SDRs) to enhance the Indian Coast Guard’s communication and operational efficiency. The advanced radios will enable secure data and voice transmission, boosting maritime law enforcement, search and rescue […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 20 The BJP put on a formidable display of strength at Delhi’s historic Ramlila Maidan as Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Chief Minister along with six cabinet ministers. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), returning to power in the capital after 27 years, ensured the presence of its top […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 20 Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi’s Chief Minister on Thursday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing confidence in her ability to drive the capital’s development. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Modi congratulated Gupta and highlighted her political journey from student activism to the chief ministership. […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 20 For the first time in Delhi’s electoral history, women voters outnumbered men in the Assembly elections held on February 5. Of the 7.23 million registered female voters, 60.92 percent turned out to cast their ballots, surpassing the 60.21 percent turnout of male voters. This surge in women’s participation […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 19 After assuming office, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday emphasised the significance of voting in nation-building, urging all eligible citizens to participate in elections. ” Voting is the first step in nation-building. Every Indian aged 18 and above should register as a voter and always cast their […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 19 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday urged youth to seek opportunities in Punjab rather than moving abroad, citing cases of reverse migration. He mentioned a couple returning from Canada to take government jobs and a man canceling his overseas plans after securing employment. After distributing appointment letters to […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 19 The Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler and recovered 10 kg heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Harmandeep Singh from Ghumanpura village in […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 19 The suspense over Delhi’s next chief minister continues as newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs are set to meet at 7 pm today to elect their legislative party leader. Several names are being considered, including Parvesh Verma, who defeated AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, as well as former […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 19 The Centre government has approved Rs 1,554.99 crore in additional disaster relief for five states affected by floods, landslides, and cyclonic storms in 2024. The funding, sanctioned by a high-level committee led by Home Minister Amit Shah, comes under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). The worst-hit states—Andhra […]
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