KIRAN DEEP The North News New Delhi, February 14 US President Donald Trump has criticised India’s high tariffs, calling it “one of the highest tariff countries” and vowing reciprocal measures. “But I mean what they charge, we are going to be charging them. It’s a simple system,” Trump said. He recalled how Harley-Davidson faced heavy […]
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US and India set $500bn trade target under ‘Mission 500’ KIRAN DEEP The North News New Delhi, February 14 US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s negotiation skills, calling him “much tougher” and “much better” than himself. Speaking at a joint press conference following high-level talks at the White House in the […]
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KIRAN DEEP The North News New Delhi, February 14 India and the United States have announced a significant defence agreement, reinforcing their strategic partnership with new arms procurements and co-production initiatives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump unveiled plans to co-develop Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and Stryker infantry combat vehicles in India, […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 13 India has placed Manipur under President’s Rule after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned, days before the Congress was set to introduce a no-confidence motion against his government. A statement from President Droupadi Murmu’s office cited a report from the Governor, stating that governance in the state could […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 13 The Punjab government has approved the release of pending arrears worth £14bn for state employees and pensioners, in what is being described as a major financial relief. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s cabinet made the decision during a meeting on Thursday, agreeing to disburse the payments in stages. A spokesperson […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 13 The report on the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, with Home Minister Amit Shah stating that the BJP has no objection to including the Opposition’s dissent notes without redaction. He urged the Speaker to decide as per parliamentary […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 13 Ludhiana is undergoing a major transformation, with 85 infrastructure projects worth ₹930 crore aimed at modernising the city and improving urban living, Punjab Local Government Minister Dr Ravjot Singh said on Thursday. He said that 65 projects, valued at ₹712.86 crore, have been completed, including key developments such as […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 13 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Washington, D.C., for high-level talks with US leaders, aiming to strengthen trade, defence, and economic ties while avoiding potential tariffs. Modi is set to meet Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk at 10 p.m. IST, with discussions likely to include the expansion […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 13 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, marking a significant overhaul of India’s tax regime. The bill, which was first announced in the Budget on 1 February and approved by the Cabinet on 7 February, seeks to replace the […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 13 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced the creation of 1,746 new posts in the state police department, fulfilling a key government pledge. Applications will be accepted from 21 February to 13 March, with 1,261 positions in the district cadre and 485 in the armed cadre. “Our vision […]
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