Punjab Cabinet eases curbs on liquor vends, country quota increased The North News Chandigarh, February 27 The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has approved the state’s excise policy for 2025-26, setting a revenue target of ₹11,020 crore—an 8.61% increase over the previous year. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting at […]
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SHIMONA SHARMA The North News Chandigarh, February 27 A day after speculation about a divorce between actor-politician Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja spread online, the couple’s lawyer and close family friend, Lalit Bindal, has clarified that they remain united. Speaking to the media, Bindal confirmed that while Sunita had filed for divorce six months […]
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KIRAN DEEP The North News Chandigarh, February 27 Few events in modern India’s history remain as searing as the anti-Sikh riots of 1984, a wave of orchestrated brutality that erupted in the wake of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s assassination on October 31, 1984, by her Sikh bodyguards. The pogrom left at least 2,800 people […]
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SHIMONA SHARMA The North News Chandigarh, February 27 Paytm has announced a partnership with AI startup Perplexity to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into its app, enhancing search capabilities for millions of users. The new feature will enable users to ask questions, explore topics in their local language, and receive AI-powered insights to make informed financial […]
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SHIMONA SHARMA The North News Chandigarh, February 27 A report by Blume Ventures has revealed that India’s “consuming class” consists of around 140 million people, while nearly 1 billion Indians lack the income for discretionary spending. The widening income gap poses challenges for India’s consumption-driven economy and businesses targeting mass-market consumers, according to Business World. […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 27 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss public welfare schemes and infrastructure projects in line with Modi’s “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas” vision in New Delhi on Thursday. He also assured the Prime Minister that Haryana was set to move from a “double […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the Maha Kumbh, calling it not just a record-breaking gathering but a powerful foundation for preserving India’s cultural and spiritual heritage for centuries to come. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Modi reflected on the 45-day festival in Prayagraj, where […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 27 US President Donald Trump has proposed a scheme allowing American companies to hire foreign graduates from top US universities through a new “gold card” citizenship programme. Speaking on Thursday, Trump claimed that under current immigration rules, talented graduates from countries including India, China, and Japan were forced to […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 27 The Punjab government has issued a notification making Punjabi a mandatory subject in all schools, irrespective of board affiliation. The directive states that education certificates will be rendered invalid if Punjabi is not included as a main subject. The CBSE swiftly issued a clarification after Punjab Education Minister Harjot […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 25 The Delhi government suffered losses exceeding Rs 2,000 crore due to its now-withdrawn 2021-22 excise policy, a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has found. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the CAG report in the assembly on Tuesday, highlights policy weaknesses, poor implementation, and procedural […]
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