‘Inspired, Blessed, Thrilled’: Indian Community Ecstatic On Meeting PM Modi In Oman- AGK News Stand

‘Inspired, blessed, thrilled’: Indian community ecstatic on meeting PM Modi in Oman

Kerala HC quashes preliminary nod for Elappully brewery, blow to Vijayan govt

Kochi, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major setback to the Kerala government, the High Court on Friday quashed the preliminary approval granted for the proposed brewery project at Elappully in Palakkad district, holding that the…

Three more arrested for vandalism at Messi event in Kolkata, organiser’s house searched

Kolkata, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Three more persons were arrested by Kolkata Police on Friday for allegedly being involved in the vandalism at Salt Lake Stadium following utter mismanagement at an event involving Argentine soccer star…

‘Khuda Haafiz’ actress Shivaleeka Oberoi announces her first pregnancy with husband Abhishek Pathak

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shivaleeka Oberoi is all set to embrace motherhood as she has announced her first pregnancy with director husband Abhishek Pathak. The parents-to-be announced the happy news in a joint social…

Mallika Sherawat calls White House Christmas dinner invite ‘completely surreal’

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Mallika Sherawat shared her excitement after receiving an invitation to the White House Christmas dinner. Describing the experience as “completely surreal,” she expressed her gratitude for the honor, marking a…

Congress MPs stage protest in Parliament complex against renaming of MGNREGA

New Delhi, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress staged a protest on Friday against replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)…

Actor Vikram Prabhu on CSK’s picks in the IPL auction: We should have done this a long time back (IANS Exclusive)

Chennai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Vikram Prabhu, the son of actor Prabhu and the grandson of the iconic Tamil film legend Sivaji Ganesan, is delighted with the players the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have bought…

Shilpa Shetty issues official statement in Best Deal TV case

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shilpa Shetty has strongly debunked attempts to link her name to an ongoing legal matter in Best Deal TV case, tagging the allegations baseless, distressing and legally untenable. Clarifying her…

‘Daddy’s little girl’ Genelia Deshmukh pens note for ‘pops’ on birthday

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Genelia Deshmukh penned a birthday note for her father Neil D’Souza and said all she wants to be is her “daddy’s little gurl.” Genelia took to Instagram, where she…

VB-G Ram G a direct attack on federal structure, says BRS

Hyderabad, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) senior leader T. Harish Rao said on Friday that VB-G Ram G is not merely a name change but a direct attack on India’s federal structure. He…

ED gets the nod to probe Sabarimala gold heist as court rejects SIT objections

Kollam (Kerala), Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will register a case and initiate an investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft, following an order by the vigilance court in Kerala’s Kollam. The court on…

Encounter breaks out between security forces and Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Raipur/Bijapur, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) A fierce gun battle erupted on Friday between security personnel and Naxalites in the dense forested hills of the Bhairamgarh-Indravati region in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, a known Maoist stronghold. The exchange…

‘Oppn becoming story of conspiratorial obstruction’: BJP leader on G RAM G Bill passage

New Delhi, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Calling the Opposition “hijacked” and accusing it of engaging in “conspiratorial obstruction”, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday defended the passage of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar…

Anup Soni revisits early days: No filters, no rush, just quiet excitement of learning

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Anup Soni took a walk down memory lane as he revisited an old photograph and reflected on a phase of life that felt raw and was full of excitement for…

Subhash Ghai calls for a change as he highlights how greed is hindering the World’s growth

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai spoke out about the pressing need for change in the world. He emphasized that greed is one of the biggest barriers to progress. In his latest post…

Ram Gopal Varma says Aditya Dhar has changed the future of Indian cinema with ‘Dhurandhar’

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma claimed that Aditya Dhar has single-handedly changed the future of Indian cinema with his latest release “Dhurandhar”. Calling the movie a “QUANTUM LEAP in INDIAN CINEMA”, he shared…

Congress’ no-confidence motion will fall flat, says Haryana minister

Chandigarh, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Friday said the Congress party has nothing to say, and the no-confidence motion brought by it during the Winter Session of the legislative Assembly will…

Rupali Ganguly dedicates her latest ‘Anupamaa’ win to her ‘rockstar’ Satish Shah

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) TV actress Rupali Ganguly recently dedicated her latest win for “Anupamaa” to the late veteran actor Satish Shah. Calling him her rockstar, the actor expressed gratitude for his constant support and…

Winter session of Parliament concludes; Lok Sabha productivity 111 pc, Rajya Sabha at 121 pc

New Delhi, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Winter Session of Parliament ended on Friday with both Houses — Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha — witnessing a noisy but productive session, culminating in several significant decisions. The…

Punjab to convene special Assembly session against G RAM G Bill in Jan

Chandigarh, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab on Friday said it would convene a special session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha next month against the Centre’s “attempt to hit the livelihoods of…

Shooting of Sundeep Kishan-starrer ‘Sigma’ wrapped!

Chennai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Jason Sanjay’s eagerly-awaited film ‘Sigma’, featuring actor Sundeep Kishan in the lead, on Friday announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped. Taking to its social…

Varun Sharma on actor life: Pressure, sleepless nights, and finding confidence again

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Varun Sharma spoke about the emotional ups and downs of his journey in the film industry, stating that pressure, sleepless nights, and self-doubt were frequent companions. He added that beginning…

Surbhi Chandna reveals why she asked Ekta Kapoor for a show other than ‘Naagin’

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television actress Surbhi Chandna spoke about her journey with “Naagin” and revealed that the popular show was not an immediate yes for her. During her recent appearance on Rashami Desai’s talk…

Suniel Shetty calls son Ahan, son-in-law KL Rahul ‘my suns’

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Suniel Shetty expressed pride and affection as he shared a set of glimpses featuring his son Ahan Shetty and son-in-law, cricketer KL Rahul. Taking to Instagram, the veteran actor shared…

Bangladesh: Violence near Indian mission in Chittagong leaves four injured

Dhaka, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Violence erupted outside the Indian Assistant High Commission in Chittagong, Bangladesh, on Friday, leaving at least four people injured, including two police officers. The unrest broke out following the death of…

Simi Garewal recalls the time she peered inside the enigma that is Akshaye Khanna

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Despite getting a massive amount of love for “Dhurandhar”, actor Akshaye Khanna, a known introvert, has decided to stay away from social media and media light, enjoying this time only with…

Trinamool stages 12-hour dharna on Parliament premises over G RAM G Bill passage

New Delhi, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Trinamool Congress MPs staged a 12-hour-long dharna on the Parliament House premises, protesting the manner in which the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, commonly…

Champion trailer: The Roshan, Anaswara Rajan-starrer seeks to bring a piece of history back to life

Hyderabad, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Pradeep Advaitham’s period drama ‘Champion’, featuring actors Roshan and Anaswara Rajan in the lead, have now released a gripping and intense trailer of the film, much to…

Colin Farrell: I’m fascinated with pain

Los Angeles, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star Colin Farrell, who plays an addict in his latest movie Ballad of a Small Player, said he’s drawn to roles exploring the dark side of life because all…

Rapper Divine on new album: Declaration of evolution, dominance, reflection, spiritual grounding

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Known for belting numbers such as Kaam 25, Apna Time Aayega, Chal Bombay and Baazigar, Rapper Divine is all set to premiere his fifth studio album ‘Walking On Water’, which he…

Esha Deol says ‘still grieving’ as she expresses her desire to take a break from social media

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Esha Deol, who is still grieving the loss of her beloved father and legendary actor Dharmendra, has expressed her wish to take a break from social media for some time….

Riteish Deshmukh pens b’day wish for father-in-law: Thank you for inspiring me

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Riteish Deshmukh extended a warm birthday wish to his father-in-law Neil D’Souza, praising him for teaching the invaluable lesson of facing life’s toughest challenges with a smile. The actor took…

Zeenat Aman turns back time as she dances to ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ onstage

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) A whiff of nostalgia swept through as evergreen icon Zeenat Aman brought back the magic of her legendary chartbuster ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ on “Indian Idol” stage. With contestant Anshika’s powerful and…

Arjun Rampal says, ‘l guess India is in good hands’ as he lauds Sunny Deol’s ‘Border 2’ teaser

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Arjun Rampal congratulated the team of the forthcoming war drama, “Border 2” after witnessing the adrenaline-filled teaser of the film. He praised Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty for…

Violence erupts in Bangladesh after death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi

Dhaka, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Violence erupted in Bangladesh following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the radical group Inqilab Mancha, with several media outlets reportedly targeted in arson attacks. Hadi succumbed to his…

Indian stock markets open higher amid positive global cues

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Friday, taking cues from supportive global markets, even as benchmark indices remained on track to close the week in the red for…

Tom Cruise to star as ‘most powerful man in the world’ in 2026 film ‘Digger’

Los Angeles, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tom Cruise’s next with Alejandro González Inarritu’s has been titled “Digger”, which is to release on October 2, 2026, will have the superstar play the ‘most powerful man in the…

Kareena Kapoor says ‘He eats too’ after being caught binging on samosa by Karan Johar

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Kareena Kapoor has given a befitting reply to Karan Johar after the filmmaker dropped a video of her bingeing on a ‘Samosa’ during her son’s annual day function at school….

Kriti Sanon grooves with sister Nupur on her birthday to ‘Pyar Dilon Ka Mela Hai’

Mumbai, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Kriti Sanon rang in her sister Nupur Sanon’s birthday with warmth, music and plenty of love, as the siblings were seen grooving to Salman Khan’s popular track ‘Pyar Dilon Ka…

‘Superstitious’ Kate Winslet reveals her simple hack to keep toxic energy at bay

Los Angeles, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet said the “totally nuts” superstitious hack is that she puts salt in her shoes and pockets to protect herself from “tricky individuals”. Appearing on The…

Goa Liberation Day reminds us of a defining chapter in our national journey: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) On Goa Liberation Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the day reminds the nation of a defining chapter in its national journey and recalled the indomitable spirit of…