India’s GDP growth forecast slows to 6.4 pc in FY 2024-25

North News New Delhi, January 7 India’s real GDP growth is forecast to moderate to 6.4% in FY 2024-25, down from 8.2% in the previous fiscal year, according to the First Advance Estimates released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). The estimates show that nominal GDP is projected to grow by 9.7% in FY 2024-25, […]

Dr. Baljit Kaur urges speedy completion of survey for senior citizens’ welfare

North News Chandigarh, January 7 Dr. Baljit Kaur, Punjab’s Minister for Social Security, Women, and Child Development, has directed departmental officers to expedite the survey under the “Sade Bazurg Sada Maan” initiative, aimed at improving the welfare of senior citizens. Dr. Kaur urged officers to ensure the timely and effective implementation of all government schemes […]

VP Dhankhar calls for unity, criticizes VIP culture in temples

North News New Delhi, January 7 Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday emphasized the urgent need to address political divisiveness in the country, urging leaders to prioritize national welfare over short-term gains. “We must harmonize our differences and moderate the political temperature with rational minds. Our actions must be guided by one consideration—the welfare […]

Draft data protection rules highlight India’s citizen-centric governance: PM Modi

North News New Delhi, January 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s commitment to citizen-centric governance while endorsing the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. Modi responded to a social media post by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, stating that the proposed rules aim to protect personal data while fostering growth and inclusivity. “Union Minister […]

BHARATPOL, new criminal laws to strengthen mechanism for capturing fugitives abroad: Amit Shah

North News New Delhi, January 7 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated the BHARATPOL portal, developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Sunday. Shah described the portal as a transformative technological platform designed to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement agencies domestically and internationally. The […]

Delhi Assembly Polls: Voting on February 5, Results on February 8

North News New Delhi, January 7 Delhi Assembly elections will held on February 5, with vote counting scheduled for February 8, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar announced on Tuesday at a press conference in New Delhi.Kumar stated that over 1.55 crore voters are eligible to cast their ballots across 70 Assembly constituencies, including 12 […]

Breaking: Delhi Assembly elections to held on February 5, counting on February 8: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Asaram Bapu get interim bail in 2013 rape case

North News New Delhi, January 8 The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to 86-year-old spiritual leader Asaram Bapu in a 2013 rape case on medical grounds, media reports said on Tuesday. The court allowed bail till March 31, with the condition that Asaram will not meet his followers upon release. Asaram was sentenced to […]

Amritsar Police busts cross-border drug cartel, 4 arrested

North News Chandigarh/Amritsar, January 7 In a significant breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled a cross-border drug trafficking network, arresting four individuals with links to Pakistan-based smugglers. The accused were allegedly using drones to smuggle drugs across the border. The Police recovered 5 kilograms of heroin from the suspects and have registered an FIR under […]