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India, France sign Rs 63,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale-M jets

Thenorthnews28 Apr, 2025News

India and France have sealed a monumental deal worth Rs 63,000 crore for the procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the Indian Navy. The contract was formally signed on Monday, with India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vice Admiral K Swaminathan, Vice Chief of the Indian Navy, representing the Indian side. This deal, approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security on April 9, 2025, includes 22 single-seater and four twin-seater jets.

Minister Sond inaugurates first-ever shooting range in Ludhiana

Thenorthnews18 Apr, 2025News

As part of the Punjab Sikhya Kranti (Education Revolution) initiative, Punjab Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Thursday inaugurated the first-ever shooting range in a government school in Ludhiana district on Thursday. The five-target shooting facility, built at a cost of ₹5 lakh, was unveiled at Raghvir Singh Freedom Fighter Government High School on Amloh Road in Khanna.

Main accused in BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia grenade attack case held: Punjab DGP

Thenorthnews14 Apr, 2025News

Punjab Police have arrested Saidul Ameen, the main suspect in the grenade attack on BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence in Jalandhar. The attack, linked to Pakistan's ISI, aimed to disrupt communal harmony. Investigations are ongoing to uncover more connections.