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Lauren Gottlieb says ‘Naatu Naatu’ at Oscars opened doors for Indian dance worldwide

New Delhi, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dancer-actress Lauren Gottlieb says performing on the song “Naatu Naatu” from the blockbuster ‘RRR’ at the Oscars was a powerful moment that boosted global visibility for Indian dance. She feels…

India committed to building a sustainable, inclusive energy future: Manohar Lal

New Delhi, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has highlighted energy security as one of the most pressing current challenges, emphasising the need to strengthen BRICS cooperation to ensure economic stability and sustainability, as well as to…

MR Srinivasan, pioneer of India’s nuclear energy programme, passes away at 95

Chennai, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dr M.R. Srinivasan, eminent nuclear scientist and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, passed away in Tamil Nadu’s Udhagamandalam on Tuesday. He was 95. A key architect of India’s civil…

Robert Pattinson has a new ‘energy’ since becoming a father

Los Angeles, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Robert Pattinson feels becoming a parent has changed his work and given him a new “energy”. Pattinson has a 14-month-old daughter with partner Suki Waterhouse and he said the…

Manasi Parekh on Gujarati cinema: My contribution has been to push the bar for female-oriented scripts

Mumbai, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) National Award-winning actress Manasi Parekh, who stars in the upcoming Gujarati dark comedy thriller Shubhchintak, has spoken about the evolution of regional cinema and said that her contribution to Gujarati films…

Mohanlal wraps up family drama ‘Hridayapoorvam’

Mumbai, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The shooting of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s upcoming family drama film “Hridayapoorvam” has been wrapped up. Mohanlal took to Instagram to share two pictures marking the completion of his film. The first…

Randeep Hooda to headline ‘Operation Khukri’ after bagging film rights

Mumbai, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood star Randeep Hooda, who is currently basking in the success of his latest release “Jaat”, has bagged the film rights to the military bestseller “Operation Khukri” and will be seen…

India sends humanitarian aid to Afghan refugees as Pak continues mass deportations

Kabul, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Pakistan intensifies its mass deportation of Afghan refugees, India has stepped in with humanitarian aid for thousands of affected families, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting the Afghan people in…

Denzel Washington honoured with Palme d’Or in Cannes Film Festival

Los Angeles, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star Denzel Washington was in for a surprise at the ongoing edition of the Cannes Film Festival. He was feted with the lifetime award at the 2025 Cannes Film…

India gives proof of TRF terror to UNSC sanctions panel monitoring team: Sources

United Nations, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) A delegation from India has met with the monitoring team of the United Nations (UN) Security Council’s panel that sanctions terrorists and provided it with evidence of The Resistance Front…

KJo gets nostalgic at Cannes: Recollects first production at festival, SRK, Aishwarya’s ‘Devdas’

Mumbai, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar is looking back at his association with the Cannes Film Festival. The filmmaker recently attended a special session at the Bharat Pavilion in the Cannes Film Festival…

MP cabinet’s special meet today in Indore, all eyes on Minister Vijay Shah

Bhopal, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh cabinet will hold a special meeting at the historic Rajwada Palace in Indore on Tuesday, which is being convened to commemorate the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar….

India at LIMA 2025: Union Minister Sanjay Seth meets Malaysian PM Ibrahim

Langkawi, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) India marked a prominent presence at the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), with Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth meeting Malaysian Prime Minister…

Awami League supporters protest at UN, demand end to party ban in Bangladesh

United Nations, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Supporters of the Awami League held a demonstration on Monday outside the UN headquarters against the ban on the party in Bangladesh and demanded that the world organisation ensure that…

SC to hear pleas challenging Waqf Amendment Act today

New Delhi, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court is set to hear a significant batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, on Tuesday. A bench led by Chief Justice…

Russia, Ukraine to begin ceasefire talks ‘immediately’, says Trump

Washington, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Donald Trump said that Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire negotiations and that the Vatican has offered to host them. Trump’s announcement came after a two-hour-long phone call with…

Key stakeholders meet to discuss development of film industry in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prominent figures from Odisha film fraternity on Monday held a threadbare discussion on various issues concerning the Odia film industry and its promotion. A meeting of various key stake holders was…

Maha: Veteran NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal to be sworn in tomorrow

Mumbai, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran NCP leader and Samata Parishad founder Chhagan Bhujbal will be inducted into the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led council of ministers at the swearing-in ceremony being organised on May 20. Bhujbal…

Parliament Panel condemns online trolling of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

New Delhi, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Monday expressed unanimous support for Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, condemning the online trolling he faced following the India-Pakistan ceasefire understanding after Operation…

I wholeheartedly love Sai Dhanshika, says actor Vishal as couple announce August 29 as wedding date

Chennai, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) It’s official! Actor Vishal and actress Sai Dhanshika on Monday announced that they were in love and that their wedding would take place on August 29 this year. Dhanshika, while speaking…

Dulquer Salmaan’s Multilingual Line-up Promises a Stellar Year Ahead

Dulquer Salmaan is all set to light up screens across the country with a power-packed slate of films in three different languages—each offering a fresh glimpse into the ever-evolving world of one of India’s most…

Pakistan military, terror groups, and civilian agencies in direct nexus: Foreign Secretary to Parliamentary Panel

New Delhi, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Pahalgam terror attack was directed from across the border, with terrorists in direct communication with masterminds in Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External…

Three Amrit railway stations in Telangana ready for inauguration

Hyderabad, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Three railway stations in Telangana have been developed as Amrit Stations and are ready for inauguration along with 100 other stations across the country on May 22. The Begumpet railway station…

Andhra Dy CM Pawan Kalyan orders strict vigil on terror activities

Amaravati, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Monday asked police to keep a tight vigil on the suspected terrorist activities in the wake of Operation Sindoor. In the letters to…

Appreciate Netherland’s strong condemnation of Pahalgam attack: EAM Jaishankar in The Hague

The Hague, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday held discussions with Dutch counterpart Caspar Veldkamp in The Hague as he began his six-day visit to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany….

When Girish Karnad spoke about how mathematics helps the theatre artiste in him

Mumbai, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The late actor Girish Karnad, who is known for the Salman Khan-starrer ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, once spoke about how his background in mathematics helped him mount theatre plays. An old video…

Telangana launches scheme to make land of 2.30 lakh tribals cultivable

Hyderabad, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Telangana government on Monday launched a scheme to enhance the livelihood and income of tribal families in the state. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the “Indira Soura Giri Jala…

Trump didn’t broker ‘understanding’, Jaishankar’s words on ‘Operation Sindoor’ twisted: Govt tells MPs

New Delhi, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, in a closed-door briefing to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, clarified that India did not carry out any strikes on Pakistan’s nuclear infrastructure during…

Simon Pegg feels ‘bittersweet’ as ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise presses the stop button

Los Angeles, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The blockbuster film franchise ‘Mission: Impossible’ has approached its finale, and there won’t be any other ‘Mission: Impossible’ movie. Naturally, it has left the fans emotional. However, even the actors…

No nuclear signalling by Pakistan during ‘Operation Sindoor’, Parliamentary panel told: Sources

New Delhi, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a crucial security and foreign policy briefing, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs was informed that there was no nuclear signalling from Pakistan during the recent military standoff…

Life, Love, & Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad come together, as First Single Let’s Live This Moment From Kireeti Redd y, Sreeleela’s Junior Unveiled

Karnataka’s former minister and popular industrialist Gali Janardhan Reddy’s son Kireeti Reddy is venturing into films with a breezy love and family entertainer Junior produced by Rajani Korrapati on Vaarahi Chalana Chitram and directed by…