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Akshay Oberoi on South Debut in ‘Toxic’: Challenging to understand language and culture for authenticity

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Akshay Oberoi is all set to make his South debut in the upcoming film ‘Toxic’ alongside Yash. He shared the challenges of portraying an authentic character, highlighting how understanding the…

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid mixed global cues

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian equity indices opened in the green on Wednesday as heavyweights like Infosys, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki continued to lift the market sentiment amid mixed global cues. At…

Waqf Bill will benefit Muslims, Oppn misleading public: Shahabuddin Razvi

Bareilly, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) All India Muslim Jamaat chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi on Wednesday stated that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill poses no threat to Muslims and will instead bring them significant benefits. He claimed that…

Aadhaar face authentication sees over 130.5 cr transactions, 39.5 cr in Jan-March

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Aadhaar face authentication solutions, developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), have seen a massive growth with over 78 per cent of the total transactions in FY25…

CM Stalin seeks urgent meeting with PM Modi over delimitation concerns

Chennai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has requested an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to voice concerns over the proposed delimitation exercise. He has sought to meet the Prime…

US Attorney-General wants death penalty for killer of health insurance CEO

New York, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Attorney-General Pam Bondi is seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is charged with killing a health insurance CEO, but has emerged as a sort of folk hero in…

Mrunal Thakur relives her childhood memories with her dad

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Mrunal Thakur took to social media to relive her precious childhood memories with her father, Udaysing B Thakur. Taking to her Instagram handle, the ‘Jersey’ actress posted a sweet video…

Worshiping Maa Ambe during Navratri makes all devotees emotional: PM Modi

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, saying that this day makes all devotees emotional. In a post on X, PM…

Varun Dhawan gives a sweet shout-out to Samantha Ruth Prabhu for ‘dreaming big’

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan recently took to social media to praise his colleague, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, for her ambitious debut production, “Subham.” In a heartfelt shout-out, Dhawan acknowledged Samantha’s upcoming film…

Kartik Aaryan shares heartwarming throwback moments with sister on her birthday

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan, who was last seen in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, is celebrating his sister Kritika Tiwari’s birthday. The actor took to his Instagram on Tuesday, and shared a video…

Protest at Jantar Mantar today seeking Telangana BC quota Bill implementation

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) A protest will be held at Jantar Mantar in the national Capital on Wednesday in support of the demand for the implementation of the reservation Bill passed by the Telangana…

Speaking for more than 25 hours, US Senator sets record for longest Congress speech

New York, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railing against President Donald Trump continuously for more than 25 hours in the Senate, a Democrat senator has set the record for the longest speech in Congress. Senator Corey Booker…

Trump will address ‘decades of unfair trade’ with reciprocal tariffs

Washington, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Donald Trump will seek to “address decades of unfair trade practices” with the announcement Wednesday of reciprocal tariffs that will be closely watched and studied around the world, including…

Driver arrested for raping German woman in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Police have arrested a driver for the rape of a German woman on the outskirts of Hyderabad. According to police, the accused Abdul Aslam committed the crime at Mamidipally under Pahadishareef…

Not taken even an inch of Hyderabad University land, says Telangana govt

Hyderabad, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the row over 400 acres of land near Hyderabad Central University, the Telangana government on Tuesday clarified that it has not taken even an inch of the land belonging to…

Jennifer Lawrence welcomes second child with Cooke Maroney

Los Angeles, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star Jennifer Lawrence has embraced motherhood once again. The actress is now officially a mom of two. The ‘No Hard Feelings’ actress, 34, has welcomed her second baby with…

MP sends minister-led team to Gujarat explosion site, ex-gratia announced

Bhopal, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the wake of the devastating explosion at a firecracker factory in Deesa of Banaskantha district, Gujarat, which claimed several human lives, the Madhya Pradesh government has declared financial support for…

Explained: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union government announced on Tuesday that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will be tabled in the Lok Sabha on April 2, soon after the Question Hour and will be followed…

Hailey Bieber issues clarification over her unfollowing hubby Justin Bieber

Los Angeles, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hailey Bieber, the wife of singer-songwriter Justin Bieber, has issued clarification on the reports of her unfollowing her husband on the photo-sharing app Instagram. Hailey has responded to all the…

Actress Rashmi Gautham on HCU Issue: Keep birds, animals in mind while making decisions

Chennai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telugu actress Rashmi Gautham has now put out a video in which she has requested the government to keep the birds and animals in mind while making decisions in the ongoing…

PM Modi appreciates Tejasvi Surya’s endeavour to train young minds

Bengaluru, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appreciated the endeavour of Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, who is also BJP National Yuva Morcha President, to train the young minds during this summer…

‘NITI NCAER States Economic Forum’ portal to boost research on public finances launched

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday launched the “NITI NCAER States Economic Forum” portal, that will help states make more meaningful interventions, raising revenues, managing debts and learning from…

PM Vishwakarma scheme brings economic relief & self-reliance to artisans in MP’s Damoh

Damoh, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bundelkhand in Madhya Pradesh holds immense potential for business and employment opportunities, yet migration remains the region’s biggest challenge. To address this issue and make the local population self-reliant, the central…

Operation Brahma: India continues humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Myanmar

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s commitment to aiding Myanmar following the devastating earthquake on March 28 remained steadfast, as the country dispatched further assistance to address the urgent needs of the affected population on…

India-American takes office as head of top US medical research body

Washington, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jayanta ‘Jay’ Bhattacharya on Tuesday took over as the 18th Director of the US National Institutes of Health, which is the country’s premier medical research agency. Dr Bhattacharya is one of…

Amid protests, Hyderabad University land row reaches Telangana High Court

Hyderabad, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The row over the proposed auction of 400 acres near Hyderabad Central University landed in the Telangana High Court on Tuesday with some students filing a Public Interest Litigation, seeking orders…

Waqf Bill: TDP issues whip to its MPs in Lok Sabha to support govt stand

Amaravati, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has issued a whip to all its Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha for April 2, when the Waqf Amendment Bill is scheduled to be…

Israel Embassy shares Ghibli showcasing PM Modi-Netanyahu friendship

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Israel Embassy in India shared a heartwarming message on social media platform ‘X’ on Tuesday, showcasing the friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,…

Not the first time that Waqf Act is being amended, says 2024 Bill

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, which has triggered intense public debate and invited criticism of Opposition parties, is not the first legislation aiming to refine the Waqf Act, 1995, as…

‘Black Mirror’ star Paul Giamatti says he has a secret Instagram account

Los Angeles, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actor Paul Giamatti has confirmed that he does use social media albeit very carefully. The actor has said the he has a secret Instagram account but he refuses to…

AR Rahman to begin ‘Wonderment’ global tour with a special show in Mumbai

Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Music maestro AR Rahman is all set to kick off his much-awaited ‘Wonderment’ worldwide tour in Mumbai. The tour promises to be a one-of-a-kind musical experience, bringing together AR Rahman’s iconic…

Myanmar mourns earthquake victims, observes a minute’s silence

Naypyidaw, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Myanmar on Tuesday observed a one-minute silence to honour the victims of the devastating earthquake that has claimed over 2,000 lives. A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.4 magnitude…

Here’s how actor Joju George got his Tamil dialogues right in Suriya’s ‘Retro’!

Chennai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Karthik Subbaraj’s ‘Retro’, featuring Suriya and Pooja Hegde in the lead, have now disclosed how director Karthik Subbaraj helped Malayalam actor Joju George nail his Tamil dialogues…

Oppn using Waqf Bill as tool to run their vote bank shop: Shehzad Poonawalla

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on April 2, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla voiced his strong support for it. He further hit…

Blast at firecracker factory in Gujarat kills 18, Rahul Gandhi calls for thorough probe (Ld)

Deesa (Gujarat), April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) At least 18 workers were killed following an explosion at a firecracker factory located on Dhunwa Road in Deesa town of Gujarat’s Banaskantha district. The death toll may further rise…

Not reform but a plot to snatch our land: AIMIM’s Waris Pathan slams BJP, Centre

Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader, Waris Pathan on Tuesday launched a blistering attack at the Centre over the proposed introduction of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha on…

‘Hai Taiyyar’ song from the film on Yogi Adityanath debuts at IPL 2025

Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Samrat Cinematics has partnered with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to bring the empowering track ‘Hai Taiyyar’ from its upcoming film “AJEY: The Untold Story of a Yogi” to the IPL 2025…

Arti Singh breaks her silence after brother Krushna Abhishek hints at her pregnancy

Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television actress Arti Singh has finally addressed the speculation surrounding her personal life after her brother, Krushna Abhishek, hinted at her pregnancy. The actress broke her silence to clarify the rumors,…

Trailer of Sundar C, Vadivelu’s ‘Gangers’ promises a fun film filled with laughs!

Chennai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Sundar C’s much-awaited comedy heist drama ‘Gangers’, featuring Sundar C and Vadivelu in the lead, on Tuesday, released a hilarious trailer of the film which has now…

Strengthening ties: How India is shaping the future of BIMSTEC

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India plays a dynamic and central role in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), acting as a key driver of regional integration and cooperation….