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India, Germany sign 27 pacts, including on cooperation in Defence, education, economy

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Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (UNI) India and Germany on Monday signed 27 pacts, including 11 Joint Declarations and six Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for strengthening bilateral cooperation in several areas, including Defence and Security, economy, higher education, critical minerals, information technology and telecommunications. The two countries also announced visa-free transit for Indian passport holders for transiting…

Cong flags surge in atrocities against Dalits in BJP-ruled states, targets Yogi govt

.2 months ago03 mins

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) The Congress on Monday alleged that crimes and atrocities against Dalits in BJP-ruled states were on the rise, claiming that perpetrators were being protected and patronised by ruling governments, citing Uttar Pradesh as a glaring example. Addressing a presser at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters, party’s SC Department…

SC to examine plea seeking ‘creamy layer’ exclusion in SC, ST reservations

.2 months ago03 mins

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine the issue of implementing the ‘creamy layer’ principle in reservations granted to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notice in a public interest litigation filed under Article…

CBI Court sentences PNB Officials, advocate in Rs 4 crore bank fraud case

.2 months ago02 mins

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) A special CBI court has sentenced Punjab National Bank (PNB) officials to three years imprisonment in a Rs 4 crore bank fraud case. The court sentenced Kulvinder Kaur Johar, the then Chief Manager/Branch Head, and Ranjiv Suneja, the then Senior Manager of PNB, to three years in prison and imposed…

Actor Vijay grilled by CBI over Karur Stampede: Delays, crowd management under scrutiny

.2 months ago02 mins

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) Tamil film star and politician Vijay appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi on Monday in connection with the Karur stampede case. Vijay arrived at the CBI headquarters at 11:30 am and proceeded inside without speaking to the media. During questioning, investigators focused on delays and…

India has to work to stabilise South Asia, radicalisation reached its crest, will subside: George Yeo

.2 months ago04 mins

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury & Arti Bali New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI): Former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yong-Boon Yeo has argued that India’s best long-term strategy in South Asia lies in restraint, regional accommodation, and preventing external powers from exploiting internal divisions. In an exclusive interview with UNI, Yeo said South Asia’s political borders often mask…

SC allows Telangana to withdraw Polavaram plea, grants liberty to seek other remedy

.2 months ago04 mins

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of a writ petition filed by the Telangana government under Article 32 of the Constitution challenging the expansion of the Polavaram Multipurpose Irrigation Project, while granting liberty to the state to approach an appropriate forum to raise its grievances. A bench comprising Chief Justice…

Sirsa criticizes Kejriwal, Mann over Atishi’s alleged remarks on Sikh Guru

.2 months ago02 mins

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday sharply criticized Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Atishi, Arvind Kejriwal, and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, over an alleged comment by LoP Atishi. Sirsa called the incident “insulting and shameful” and alleged that AAP leaders are now trying to cover it up…

From dialogues to dance hooks: New book tracks shift in film marketing

.2 months ago02 mins

New Delhi, 12 Jan (UNI) Marketing films today is no longer limited to their storylines or lead actors, with dialogues, songs, and dance hook steps often released well ahead of a movie’s theatrical debut to build a brand and generate buzz. These shifts in film promotion form the focus of ‘When Branding Met the Movies’,…

DRDO successfully tests third-gen MPATGM with top-attack capability

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New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the third-generation fire and forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability. The flight test was conducted against a moving target in KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra on Sunday. In a statement issued here, the Ministry of Defence…