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Trump announces 10 pc global tariff after US Supreme Court verdict

Washington, Feb 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Donald Trump, lashed out at the Supreme Court after it struck down his use of a key tariff authority, calling the apex court’s verdict “deeply disappointing”, while announcing he…

‘Nothing changes’: Trump says India-US trade deal to remain intact, calls PM Modi a ‘great gentleman’

Washington/New Delhi, Feb 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Donald Trump has said that a trade framework with India would remain intact despite a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his use of a particular tariff authority,…

Congress protest at AI summit is disgraceful: Maha CM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday strongly condemned the shirtless protest by a group of Indian Youth Congress against the central government and the Indo-US trade deal, terming it highly…

Congress bringing shame to all Indians: BJP President on AI Summit protest

Ahmedabad, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Friday accused the Congress of bringing shame to all Indians after members of its youth wing staged a protest at the India AI Impact Summit…

Exporters jubilant at US tariff verdict; $8 billion of exports may still face duties

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the US Supreme Court striking down reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration on Friday, Indian exporters were jubilant at the news. However, around $8-9 billion worth of…

Hina Khan urges all to maintain a ‘healthy & balanced’ diet during Ramadan

Mumbai, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Popular television actress Hina Khan urged all to maintain a ‘healthy & balanced’ diet during Ramadan and avoid overeating. She stressed that eating heavy, fried, and sugary food after hours of…

US court ruling reduces 18 pc reciprocal tariff uncertainty for India

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The US Supreme Court’s ruling against reciprocal tariffs brings significant legal clarity and reduces tariff uncertainty for India, reinforcing limits on unilateral tariff actions, industry experts said on Friday. Notably,…

Shruti Haasan says ‘Jodhpur was a vibe’ as she shares glimpses from her time in the blue city

Mumbai, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shruti Haasan has treated her Instagram family with some beautiful glimpses from her getaway to Jodhpur. She took to her official Instagram handle and posted a couple of photos from…

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump global tariffs, says they are unlawful

Washington, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major setback to President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down most of his sweeping tariffs, ruling that he lacked authority under a 1977…

President Lula inaugurates Brazil’s first trade office in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday announced the inauguration of the first office of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex) in New Delhi. “This agency…

Tirupati laddu case: Andhra Pradesh constitutes one-man committee

Amaravati, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh government on Friday constituted a one-man committee to recommend suitable action against erring officials in the case relating to the supply of alleged adulterated ghee for Tirumala laddu. Dinesh…

Guterres, at meetings with PM Modi, President Murmu, congratulates India’s leadership in AI domain

United Nations/New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday congratulated India for its leadership in the AI domain at his meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, according to…

BJP welcomes SC order on judicial supervision of Bengal voter roll revision

Kolkata, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said that the Supreme Court’s order directing the deployment of serving as well as retired judicial officers to oversee adjudication of claims and objections…

Rani Mukerji reacts on social impact of the ‘Mardaani’ franchise

Mumbai, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Basking in the success of her latest outing, “Mardaani 3” actress Rani Mukerji decided to reflect on the social impact of the ‘Mardaani’ franchise. She shared that she has always believed…

Vetri-starrer Black Gold’s shooting wrapped!

Chennai, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Dheeran Arunkumar’s upcoming thriller ‘Black Gold’, featuring actor Vetri in the lead, on Friday announced that the shooting of their film had now been wrapped up. The…

Anupam Kher enjoys quality time with his young friends he met on the Versova-MadhIsland Jetti

Mumbai, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Anupam Kher enjoyed some quality time with his new young friends, whom he first met on the Versova-MadhIsland Jetti. Kher accidentally met the young boys again on Friday on…

Vismaya Mohanlal’s ‘Thudakkam’ shooting wrapped up!

Chennai, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Jude Anthany Joseph’s upcoming film,’Thudakkam’, which will mark the acting debut of Vismaya Mohanlal, the daughter of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, on Friday announced that the shooting of…

Hina Khan has a helpful tip for all those working out during Ramadan

Mumbai, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) A popular name in the television industry, Hina Khan, has a helpful tip for all those who wish to continue their workout regime while fasting in the holy month of Ramadan….

Sree Vishnu, Reba John-starrer Mrithunjay’s release postponed to March 6

Chennai, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Hussain Sha Kiran’s upcoming thriller ‘Mrithunjay’, featuring actors Sree Vishnu and Reba John in the lead, have now announced that the film will hit screens worldwide on…

India can harness AI to achieve $30 trillion economy target by 2047: IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Friday said that India’s goal of becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) can be achieved with AI-driven innovation and expansion, and…

India’s rise troubles Rahul Gandhi: Assam CM

Guwahati, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the disruption at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, alleging…

All aspects of bilateral ties will be discussed with new Bangladesh govt: MEA

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Friday reiterated that it is looking forward to further strengthening the multifaceted bilateral ties with Bangladesh following the formation of a new government in the neighbouring country under…

Nepal polls: All eyes on Jhapa-5 seat where KP Sharma Oli is pitted against ‘Balen’

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) When parliamentary election is held in Nepal on March 5, all eyes and ears would be turned to the Jhapa-5 constituency where former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is pitted…

India attended Board of Peace meeting as an observer: MEA

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday stated that India attended the Board of Peace’s first meeting in Washington on Thursday as an observer country and continues to back…

India’s 8 infra sector industries record 4 per cent growth in January

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The combined index of the country’s eight core infrastructure industries increased by 4 per cent in January this year compared to the corresponding figure for the same month of the…

Jaideep Ahlawat on his cameo in ‘Kohrra S2’: Sudip Isn’t allowed to make crime drama without Me

Mumbai, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Jaideep Ahlawat’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo in Sudip Sharma’s “Kohrra Season 2” left the audience pleasantly surprised. In a quiet yet impactful appearance as a railway lineman, Jaideep’s cameo arrived completely unannounced….

CM Revanth Reddy moots AI Start-up Village in Telangana, AI War Room in Hyderabad

Hyderabad/New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday mooted a proposal to establish an AI Start-up Village in the state to serve the entire nation, with support from the Centre….

Kashyap Shangari says Triptii Dimri brings ’emotional intelligence & presence to every frame’

Mumbai, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Kashyap Shangari, who was seen essaying a grey character Mohsin in Vishal Bhardwaj’s “O Romeo”, said that his co-star Triptii Dimri brings emotional intelligence and presence to every frame she…

EU, US trade pacts to help India’s growth momentum sustain for a longer period: RBI

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian economy continues to register high growth despite a challenging external environment clouded by geo-political uncertainties, the latest RBI Bulletin said on Friday, adding that the recent trade agreements…

Congress showing arrogance, frustration: Piyush Goyal over shirtless protest at AI summit

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday strongly condemned the disruption caused by Youth Congress workers during the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, terming it a…

India’s forex surges by $8.663 billion to reach all-time high of $725.727 billion

Mumbai, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $8.663 billion to an all-time high of $725.727 billion in the week ended February 13, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India…

Govt likely to discontinue cash payments at National Highways from April 1

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Friday said that the NHAI is contemplating to completely discontinue cash transactions at the National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1, 2026. The move…

Raj Kundra on being granted bail in the Bitcoin money laundering case: Satyamev Jayate

Mumbai, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty’s businessman husband Raj Kundra has been granted bail by a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Mumbai in the Rs 150 crore Bitcoin scam…

India witnessing religious and cultural renaissance under PM Modi: Pralhad Joshi

Raichur, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Pralhad Joshi said on Friday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is witnessing a major transformation and experiencing a religious…

Central ministers from Telangana slam Rahul Gandhi for protest at AI Summit

Hyderabad, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Central ministers from Telangana have slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over a shirtless protest allegedly by the Youth Congress at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Union Minister…

‘Violates right to live in clean, healthy environment’: Delhi HC orders MCD to demolish open dustbin, urinal beside home

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to demolish an open garbage bin and a public urinal constructed adjacent to a residential property in old…

PM Modi reiterates India’s steadfast commitment to development priorities of Mauritius

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Friday reviewed the key pillars of bilateral partnership, including progress under the Special Economic Package, during a meeting held…

India, Brazil to deepen ties in agriculture and allied sectors

New Delhi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a discussion with Carlos Favaro, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, and Luiz Paulo Teixeira Ferreira, Minister of Agrarian…

Political twist in Bhiwandi: BJP rebel candidate Narayan Chaudhary elected Mayor

Bhiwandi, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dramatic developments took place on Friday during the mayoral and deputy mayoral elections of the Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation. Outmanoeuvring the BJP, the Congress party has seized power in the Municipal…

UN computing centre to establish centre of excellence for AI in Amaravati

Amaravati, Feb 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) will establish a Centre of Excellence for artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum at the Amaravati Quantum Valley in Amaravati, the capital city of Andhra…