The North News New Delhi, September 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India and the United States are “close friends and natural partners” as both countries continue negotiations to reduce trade barriers. Responding to a post from US President Donald Trump on X, Modi said he was confident that ongoing talks would “unlock […]
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New Delhi, September 10 Following the extension of the airport closure in Kathmandu, IndiGo Airlines on Wednesday issued a travel advisory announcing the suspension of all flights to and from Kathmandu until 6 pm on September 10. Earlier, it was suspended till 12 pm today, citing the closure of Kathmandu Airport due to the Gen […]
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Chandigarh, September 10 Punjab Governor, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Wednesday, on his way back from Pathankot to Chandigarh, conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of Punjab, according to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Governor. In a post on X, Punjab Governor Kataria wrote, “This morning, while returning from Pathankot to Chandigarh, […]
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Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir), September 10 Schools in Jammu reopened on Wednesday after the flood situation in the area improved. Earlier, authorities in the Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir ordered the closure of all government and private schools on September 4 following heavy rainfall and weather alerts issued for the region. The decision was […]
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New Delhi, September 10 Reduction and rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax slabs – reducing them to two, and exempting certain items, including premiums for health and life insurance – were 18 months in the making, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at an NDTV summit Tuesday. They were also not a response to outrageous […]
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New Delhi, September 9 NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan was elected as the 15th Vice President, defeating opposition INDIA bloc candidate B Sudershan Reddy. Members of Parliament voted today from 10 am to 5 pm to elect the 15th Vice President. A total of 13 MPs abstained from voting in the Vice Presidential elections. The list […]
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The North News Gurdaspur, September 9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced financial assistance of Rs 1,600 crore for Punjab in addition to the ₹12,000 crore already allocated to the state, following severe floods caused by cloudbursts and heavy rains. Modi conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit areas before holding a review meeting in […]
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The North News Chandigarh, September 9 Punjab Police have dismantled a Pakistan-backed international drug smuggling cartel with the arrest of two suspected traffickers and the recovery of 12.1kg of heroin. Sharing details, Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, said the suspects were linked to a cross-border network with direct ties to handlers in Pakistan. The […]
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The North News Kangra, September 9 BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for announcing a relief package of Rs 1,500 crore to support flood-hit families in the state. Former Chief Minister said the funds, announced during the Prime Minister’s visit to Himachal this […]
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Kathmandu, September 9 Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday resigned as violent youth-led protests rocked the capital Kathmandu and surrounding towns for a second consecutive day. His secretariat confirmed the resignation on Tuesday, shortly after four ministers quit the government. The unrest, led largely by Generation Z demonstrators, has been fuelled by anger […]
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