North News Chandigarh, November 21 Punjab’s Mining and Geology Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal held a crucial meeting with contractors on November 21, calling for sand and gravel to be made available at affordable prices to the public. Goyal emphasized that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state government has successfully dismantled […]
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North News New Delhi, November 21 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Vientiane, Laos, highlighting significant advancements in defence cooperation between the two nations. Both leaders applauded the progress under the U.S.-India Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap, which includes joint […]
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North News New Delhi, November 21 Russia has launched an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) for the first time since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian air defense forces reported that the ICBM, without a nuclear warhead, was launched alongside seven Kh-101 cruise missiles targeting the city of […]
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North News New Delhi, November 21 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal called on industry leaders to utilise Rs 1 lakh crore allocated under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to foster innovation and create a research-driven ecosystem in India. Addressing the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI) 97th Annual General […]
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North News Shimla, November 21 The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the closure of 18 loss-making hotels operated by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), citing the financial strain these properties place on the state’s budget. The court called the hotels “white elephants,” and directed the government to shut them down by November […]
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North News Chandigarh, November 21 The Adani Group has denied allegations levelled by US authorities accusing the company of bribing Indian officials and defrauding investors. In a statement released on Thursday, the conglomerate dismissed claims made by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding over $250 million […]
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North News New Delhi, November 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the Indian Women’s Hockey Team for their historic victory in the 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy. The team triumphed with a hard-fought 1-0 win over China, marking their third Asian Championship title. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Prime […]
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North News New Delhi, November 21 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored India’s commitment to peace, stability, and climate resilience in his address at the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Laos on Thursday. “India stands for freedom of navigation, overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce, and adherence to international law in the Indo-Pacific,” Rajnath Singh said, reaffirming […]
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North News Chandigarh, November 21 K. Sanjay Murthy was sworn in as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on Thursday at a ceremony held in the Ganatantra Mandap of Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Murthy, according to an official statement. Murthy, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of […]
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North News New Delhi, November 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the “Dominica Award of Honour,” the Commonwealth of Dominica’s highest national award, in recognition of his global statesmanship, support during the COVID-19 pandemic, and efforts to strengthen ties between India and Dominica. The honor was presented by Dominica’s President Sylvanie Burton during a […]
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