Hegseth tears up red tape, orders Pentagon to begin drone surge at Trump's command

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First Look Poster of “Manipulator” Released by Director B. Gopal!!!

The Tollywood film industry always welcomes newcomers. The movie, which was earlier titled A Star is Born, is now coming before the audience as Manipulator. The first look poster of Manipulator was unveiled by renowned…

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Param Sundari Promises a North-South Love Riot With Sidharth And Janhvi at the Helm

Get ready for a romance that’s turning up the heat and the hilarity—because the trailer for Maddock Films’ much-hyped Param Sundari is finally here, and it’s brimming with Punjabi swagger, Malayali calm, and just the…

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SC issues fresh directive to tackle stray dog menace within its premises

New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court, taking note of the rising number of stray dogs within its premises, on Tuesday issued a fresh directive mandating that all leftover food be disposed of exclusively…

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LS passes Indian Ports Bill, 2025 amid unprecedented ruckus by Oppn

New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025 by voice vote, replacing the colonial-era Indian Ports Act of 1908, even as sustained sloganeering and protests from Opposition…

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“Dear Country” Teaser Drops: Anurag Kashyap’s Nishaanchi Kicks Off With a Powerful First Note

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is back—and this time, he’s wielding rhythm like a weapon. The maverick director just dropped the teaser for Dear Country, the first song from his upcoming film Nishaanchi, and let’s just say……

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Ravi Dubey Joins the Tiranga Wave: “I’m a Proud Har Ghar Tiranga Volunteer!”

Television star and household favorite Ravi Dubey has officially joined the nation’s biggest patriotic push of the season—Har Ghar Tiranga. In a tweet that’s both personal and powerful, Dubey declared, “I’m a proud Har Ghar…

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Cabinet okays 4 semiconductor manufacturing units with Rs 4,600 crore outlay

New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved four more semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with an outlay of Rs 4,600 crore. The…

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Kerala HC stays proceedings against actor Nivin Pauly, director Shine in alleged fraud case

Kochi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kerala High Court on Tuesday stayed further proceedings in a criminal case against Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly and filmmaker Abrid Shine over an alleged Rs 1.9 crore fraud, holding that…

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SC upholds conviction of ex-Punjab jail official for aiding undertrial’s escape

New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a former Punjab jail official for conspiring to help an undertrial prisoner escape during a 2010 attack on two escorting policemen. A…

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Vaani Kapoor calls her ‘Mandala Murders’ character, a fractured heart, resilient

Mumbai, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Vaani Kapoor has penned a letter for her character in ‘Mandala Murders’. On Tuesday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a set of BTS pictures from the making…

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Kareena Kapoor, Soha & Saba pen lovely birthday wishes for ‘darling’ Sara Ali Khan

Mumbai, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sara Ali Khan has turned 30 years old on Tuesday. Kareena Kapoor Khan used social media to wish the ‘Kedarnath’ actress on her special day. Bebo took to her Instagram…

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Ireland’s Deputy PM meets Indian community, condemns racist attacks

Dublin, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris has strongly condemned the “despicable acts of violence and racism” against the Indian community in the country over the past few weeks while at the…

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Armaan Malik to take stage for multi-lingual, genre-blending show in Mumbai this November

Mumbai, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer-songwriter Armaan Malik, is set to perform a one night-only exclusive show to celebrate his sapphire anniversary in the music industry. The groundbreaking live experience celebrates the fusion of Bollywood and…

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“9 Years of Courage, Love And Justice”: Zee Studios Celebrates Rustom’s Legacy

Zee Studios took fans on a nostalgic trip down memory lane this week, dropping a series of stills from Rustom to mark the film’s 9th anniversary. The caption read: “9 years of courage, love &…

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Exploring New Facets of My Performance Says Shruti Haasan Gets Real About Her Role in Coolie

For Shruti Haasan, Coolie isn’t just another film—it’s a defining moment in her career. At the grand pre-release press conference in Mumbai, Shruti opened up about diving deep into the character of Preeti, a role…

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Jolly Mishra vs. Jolly Tyagi: The Ultimate Courtroom Showdown Begins in Jolly LLB 3

Order! Jolly LLB 3 is back in session—and it’s louder, funnier, and more chaotic than ever. The courtroom comedy franchise that had us all in splits returns with its third installment, and the newly dropped…

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“I’ll Start a Goti League!”: Salman Khan Brings Nostalgia and Star Power to World Padel League Launch

Trust Salman Khan to steal the show with a mic and a flash of mischief. The Bollywood megastar made a surprise appearance at the World Padel League (WPL) Season 3 kick-off conference in Mumbai—and while…

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“Dilli Ka Munda, Kerala Ki Ada”: Param Sundari Trailer Drops Today Ahead of August 29 Release

Get ready for a love story that crosses not just hearts, but states. Maddock Films just unveiled the vibrant poster of Param Sundari and announced the trailer drop today at 2 PM IST, teasing what…

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KTR sends legal notice to Bandi Sanjay over phone-tapping allegations

Hyderabad, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao (KTR) has issued a legal notice to Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar over what he termed…

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Fatehpur vandalisation issue sparks massive uproar in UP Assembly

Lucknow, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Proceedings in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly were disrupted on Tuesday as the Fatehpur tomb vandalism issue triggered heated exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches. The Samajwadi Party (SP) demanded a…

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RG Kar protest: Kolkata Police summons BJP MLA Dinda for threatening to beat up cops during ‘Nabanna Avijan’

Kolkata, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kolkata Police on Tuesday issued summons to former India cricketer-turned-BJP MLA Ashok Dinda to appear before it for allegedly threatening to beat up policemen during the ‘Nabanna Avijan’ protest on…

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Two jawans injured in intermittent gunfire with hiding Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Raipur, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) A prolonged encounter between District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and Maoists is reportedly underway since Tuesday morning in the dense forested terrain of Gangaloor on Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The operation, which…

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Govt involved in discussions on India-US bilateral trade deal: Minister

New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government is still involved in the discussions on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with Washington with the aim to expand trade and investment through tariff stability and long-term…

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Maoism-hit districts down to 18 from 126 in 2013: Nityanand Rai

New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The number of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) or Maoism affected districts have come down from 126 in 2013 to 18 districts in April 2025 along with a sharp dip in…

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Parag Tyagi on 15th first meet anniversary with Shefali Jariwala: ‘You made my life so beautiful’

Mumbai, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Parag Tyagi recalled the first time he met his late wife, Shefali Jariwala, 15 years ago. Celebrating 15 years of wonderful memories with his Pari, Parag shared that it was Shefali…

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341 claims, objections filed by individual electors disposed in Bihar: ECI

New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and his team of Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) have disposed 341 claims and objections received directly from electors for inclusion of names in the draft…

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Chhattisgarh HC defers hearing on Chaitanya Baghel’s plea, ED to file reply in two weeks

Raipur, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Chhattisgarh High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on a petition filed by Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with the multi-crore liquor scam and…

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Three women try to commit suicide in front of Calcutta HC; attempt foiled by cops

Kolkata, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) In an unprecedented development, three women attempted to commit suicide at one of the main entrances of the Calcutta High Court in central Kolkata on Thursday afternoon by setting themselves on…

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Akkshith Sukhija breaks away from his ‘sanskari’ image with new OTT show

Mumbai, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Akkshith Sukhija, who is known for traditional, cultured roles on television, is moving to the edgy side. The actor will be seen in a completely different avatar in the web…

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One injured as armed robbers open fire at jewellery shop in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) One person was injured as armed robbers opened fire on a jewellery shop in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The robbers resorted to firing when the employees of the Khazana jewellery showroom tried…

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Punjab Police bust Pak-backed terror network ahead of I-Day; five operatives held

Chandigarh, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major breakthrough against Pakistan’s ISI-backed terror network, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence of Jalandhar, in a joint operation with SBS Nagar Police, have busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror…

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Dharmasthala mass grave probe: SIT to excavate 13th site using drone-mounted GPR; NHRC on ground

Bengaluru, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged Dharmasthala murders has begun preparations to start excavation work on Tuesday at the 13th burial site in the temple town in Mangaluru, using…

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‘What is shameful is your deceit’: Israeli envoy slams Priyanka’s ‘genocide’ remarks

New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Tuesday hit back at Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi for accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Palestine and advised her not to buy claims…

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Owaisi urges Centre to take up Pak Army Chief’s threat with US

Hyderabad, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday condemned Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s threats against India and demanded that the Modi government raise the issue with the US. The Hyderabad…

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India bans imports of more goods from Bangladesh

New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has expanded the list of imports from Bangladesh that are banned from entry through any land port on the border by including more jute products amid deteriorating relations with…

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Oppn lying, playing hit and run politics: BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on INDIA bloc protest

New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the Opposition parties under the INDIA bloc continued their protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal launched a sharp attack,…

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A step back from decades of humane, science-backed policy: LoP Rahul Gandhi on SC order to remove all stray dogs

New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday reacted to the Supreme Court’s directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR, calling it…

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SIR acceptable only if current Lok Sabha is dismantled: Abhishek Banerjee

Kolkata, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the leader of the party in the Lok Sabha, Abhishek Banerjee, said on Tuesday that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) proposed by the Election Commission of…

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Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre’s silence on Israel’s actions in Palestine; calls inaction a ‘crime’

New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday strongly criticised the Central government for remaining silent on Israel’s military actions in Palestine, asserting that such inaction amounts to complicity. Taking…

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“I Made Lokesh Work for It”: Nagarjuna Embraces His Dark Side in Coolie

Mumbai was buzzing with cinematic energy as Coolie's star-studded team—Nagarjuna, Anirudh Ravichander, and Shruti Haasan—unveiled the film’s music album ahead of its grand release. But it was Nagarjuna’s playful revelation that stole the spotlight: “I…