Trump Crosses Lakshman Rekha: Time to Remind US of Pokhran-II nuclear tests and India’s Cryogenic Resolve, writes Dr. KIRAN DEEP

The North News New Delhi, July 31 After announcing a 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, US President Donald Trump has crossed a diplomatic red line—provoking not only economic irritation, but deepening concerns over the tone of international engagement. His choice of words, laced with undiplomatic barbs aimed at both India and Russia, marks a […]

Police recruitment: Dope test for ‘Chitta’ mandatory, says CM Sukhu

Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 31 The Himachal Pradesh government has made dope testing for ‘Chitta’ mandatory for all police recruitment candidates as part of its intensified campaign against drug abuse. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said  that the measure is aimed at ensuring a drug-free administration and protecting public […]

Malegaon Blast case:  Pragya Singh Thakur, Lt Colonel Prasad Purohit acquitted

The North News Mumbai, July 31 A special court in Mumbai has acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Colonel Prasad Purohit, citing insufficient evidence. The blast, which occurred on September 29, 2008, killed six and injured over 100 in a crowded market area […]

India vows to protect national interests after Trump announces 25 pc tariffs

The North News New Delhi, July 30 India will take all necessary steps to protect its national interest, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on Indian goods. Reacting to the move, the ministry said it had taken note of the US President’s statement […]

Himachal Cabinet scraps stalled hydro projects, revises compassionate hiring rules

Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 30 The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved a series of key decisions on Wednesday, including amendments to the Compassionate Employment Policy, expansion of medical education, and the cancellation of multiple stalled hydroelectric projects. Under the revised Compassionate Employment Policy, the income […]

NASA-ISRO’s NISAR satellite launched from Sriharikota

The North News Sriharikota, July 30 The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite was successfully launched on Wednesday evening from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, marking a major milestone in space cooperation between India and the United States. The satellite lifted off aboard the GSLV-F16 rocket at 5:40 pm local time, […]

Trump: India to face 25 pc tariff and penalty over trade

The North News New Delhi, July 30 US  President Donald Trump today imposed 25 percent tariff on India. In a post on X previously known as Twitter,  25 percent tariff and additional penalties from August 1. In a statement shared on his social media platform, Trump acknowledged India as a friend but accused it of […]

Breaking: ISRO-NASA’s NISAR satellite successfully launched

Dr. Ravjot suspends JE and Sanitary Inspector over duty negligence

The North News Chandigarh/Morinda, July 30 Punjab’s Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh ordered the immediate suspension of two Municipal Council employees in Morinda on Wednesday after a surprise inspection revealed widespread sanitation lapses. Junior Engineer Naresh Kumar and Sanitary Inspector Varinder Singh were suspended for negligence in duty following public complaints and visible mismanagement […]