New Delhi, September 9 Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday exuded confidence that NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan will win the Vice-Presidential elections with a “thumping majority.” He further claimed that there is lot of “dissatisfaction” within the Congress party over their candidate B Sudershan Reddy. Speaking to reporters, Joshi said, “If Congress is making an […]
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New Delhi, September 9 After casting his vote in the 15th Vice Presidential election on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to assess the situation caused by floods and landslides in the two states. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Leaving for Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to review […]
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The North News Chandigarh, September 8 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who chaired a cabinet meeting virtually from hospital, announced a series of decisions on Monday aimed at easing the burden on flood-affected residents and strengthening state governance. The cabinet approved the “Jisda Khet, Usda Ret” policy, granting farmers the right to remove and […]
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The North News New Delhi, September 8 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India has the resilience to face any global challenge, urging businesses to embrace swadeshi and support the country’s push for self-reliance. Speaking at the 56th EEPC India National Awards, Goyal said recent international restrictions on exports of critical […]
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Kathmandu, September 8 At least 16 people were confirmed dead on Monday in massive youth protests in Kathmandu and other cities of Nepal, which turned violent with bloody clashes with police. Police used lethal force against the demonstrators who attempted to break barricades and enter the Parliament building, days after the country imposed a ban […]
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New Delhi, September 8 The recent changes in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rules for the food services sector are expected to have a mixed impact, with food delivery platforms facing higher costs while Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) stand to benefit from tax reductions, according to a report by Bernstein. The report highlighted that a […]
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The North News Shimla, September 8 Himachal Pradesh has been officially declared a fully literate state, with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu hailing the achievement as a “historic milestone” in the state’s journey since attaining full statehood in 1971. The announcement was made at the International Literacy Day celebrations at Peterhof, Shimla, organised by the […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, September 8 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced that the state government will withdraw a controversial notification linked to higher grade pay, following strong opposition from employee unions. The notification, issued recently, had triggered protests among staff who argued it would reduce their salaries by […]
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The North News Chandigarh, September 8 Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state president Aman Arora on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce a ₹20,000 crore relief package during his visit to the state’s flood-hit areas. Addressing reporters at Punjab Bhawan, Arora welcomed Prime Minister Modi’s visit but urged him […]
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The North News Chandigarh, September 8 Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh has warned that the state’s healthcare system has been left crippled by the recent floods, which he said caused an estimated ₹780 crore in damages. Speaking at Punjab Bhawan on Monday, Dr Balbir Singh said medicines worth ₹130 crore had […]
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