Ajit Pawar’s last conversation: Phone call to NCP worker 9 minutes before plane crash

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Sabarimala gold case: Kerala Assembly disrupted again; Oppn says govt weakening case

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kerala Assembly witnessed another disruption on Wednesday, similar to the previous two days, as the opposition and the ruling front engaged in a heated clash regarding the investigation into the…

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CM Mamata files fresh plea in SC to stop voter name deletions during SIR in Bengal

New Delhi, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ahead of the Supreme Court’s hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has moved a…

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PM Narendra Modi biopic Maa Vande’s first schedule wrapped up in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s biopic ‘Maa Vande’, featuring Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan in the lead, on Wednesday announced that the unit of the film had now successfully wrapped…

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Mona Singh: To stay relevant across mediums, you need to keep taking risks

Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Mona Singh, who has seamlessly transitioned across television, films and OTT platforms, believes that taking risks and constantly challenging oneself is the key to staying relevant in the ever-evolving entertainment…

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Terrorists spotted near cave in Udhampur forest in J&K, security forces move in

Jammu, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) An anti-terrorist operation continued on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district after the terrorists were spotted firing from a cave. Officials said drones used by the joint forces spotted terrorists…

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Rani Mukerji highlights Yash Chopra’s legacy, says Aditya Chopra carries forward fathers’ vision

Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood star Rani Mukerji has opened up about the influence of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, saying that his son, Aditya Chopra, continues to uphold his father’s cinematic values and storytelling sensibilities….

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Andhra Pradesh CM welcomes zero excise duty on unbranded raw tobacco

Amaravati, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday welcomed the Central Government’s decision to reduce the excise duty on unbranded raw tobacco products to zero. He said that the move…

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LS adjourned till noon amid constant sloganeering from Oppn MPs

New Delhi, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Lok Sabha was briefly adjourned five minutes after reconvening on Wednesday amid the constant ruckus created by the Opposition MPs. Speaker Om Birla urged the Opposition benches to let…

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India, Brazil taking strategic partnership to new level: Brazilian envoy ahead of Prez Lula’s visit (IANS Interview)

New Delhi, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s upcoming visit to India is expected to significantly strengthen bilateral ties amid a rapidly changing global order, Brazilian Ambassador to India Kenneth H….

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India-US trade deal – a ‘threat’ to Indian farmers, warns Sharad Pawar

Baramati, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) President Sharad Pawar on Wednesday expressed concerns that the new trade agreement between India and the US could adversely affect Indian farmers and the agricultural sector…

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Ajit Pawar’s last conversation: Phone call to NCP worker 9 minutes before plane crash

Baramati, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) New details have emerged regarding the final moments in the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. Call records, released by…

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Lisa Ray heaps praise on Pamela Anderson for ‘dismantling male gaze in real time’

Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Lisa Ray has spoken about redefining the idea of a “beach body” in her 50s, describing it as a quiet, personal revolution rooted in freedom and self-acceptance, while drawing inspiration…

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Ilaiyaraaja drops an update on his second symphony!

Chennai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Renowned music director Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, who did the country proud by becoming the first Indian ever to present a western classical symphony, has now said that he had almost completed writing…

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Three girls die by jumping from 9th floor in UP’s Ghaziabad, father suspects ‘Korean game task’

Ghaziabad, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Three minor sisters allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the ninth floor of a residential building in Ghaziabad. Police have also recovered a suicide note in which the girls reportedly…

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‘If desperation had a face, it would be Mamata Banerjee’s’: BJP on Bengal SIR

Kolkata, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday claimed that the manner in which West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is getting jittery over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state…

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Soori drops BTS video showing him working out at sea for ‘Mandaadi’

Chennai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Soori, who plays the lead in director Mathimaran Pugazhendi’s much-anticipated upcoming action entertainer ‘Mandaadi’, has now dropped a Behind The Scenes (BTS) video from the sets of the film that…

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Jacob Elordi: Margot Robbie is a pure source of energy

Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Jacob Elordi, who steps into the role of Heathcliff opposite Margot Robbie’s Cathy in “Wuthering Heights”, has spoken about the actress, whom he tagged as a “pure source of energy”…

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CM Mamata Banerjee reaches SC for Bengal SIR hearing

New Delhi, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday reached the Supreme Court for the case hearing of a petition challenging the validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral…

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BMC polls on Feb 11: Three BJP women corporators front-runners for top Mumbai post

Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The election to the posts of mayor and deputy mayor for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will take place on February 11. The BMC secretary, in a notice published in newspapers,…

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Karan Johar hopes for Meryl Streep collaboration, says ‘virtual is manifesting for me’

Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karan Johar has expressed his admiration for Hollywood legend Meryl Streep, sharing that he is open to any form of collaboration with the Oscar-winning actress. The Bollywood filmmaker says that the…

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Pakistan Defence Minister admits security forces were ‘handicapped’ against Baloch rebels

Quetta, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has admitted that the country’s security forces were ‘handicapped’ against Baloch rebels amid the fresh surge in militant violence in Balochistan, a province which has been…

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Varun Dhawan shares BTS of ‘Border 2’ director giving ‘finishing touches’ to his look

Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Varun Dhawan offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse from the sets of his latest release “Border 2” as he shared moments of director Anurag Singh giving final finishing touches to his character….

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Bengal SIR: Mamata Banerjee likely to argue her case in SC today

Kolkata, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) A post by Trinamool Congress on the party’s official social media handle has triggered speculation on the possibility of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee presenting her arguments in the Supreme…

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Congress MP submits adjournment motion notice in LS seeking discussion on India-US trade deal

New Delhi, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP Manish Tewari submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, seeking a discussion on the India-US trade agreement. India and the US reached a trade…

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Anupam Kher declares himself and Boman Irani ‘handsome’: ‘No ifs or buts’

Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Anupam Kher shared a light-hearted moment with actor Boman Irani from the New Delhi airport as he posted pictures of the two together on social media. Taking to Instagram,…

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After Budget and India-US trade deal, all eyes on RBI’s repo rate decision

New Delhi, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) After the Union Budget 2026 and the historic India-US trade deal, all eyes are now on the three-day Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting that begins…

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US Senators accuse UBS of blocking Holocaust truth

Washington, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) US senators accused UBS of obstructing a congressional probe into Credit Suisse’s Nazi-linked accounts, after investigators said disputed bank records could determine “whether a Nazi had an account or did not…

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Jackie Shroff revisits ‘Shola Jo Bhadke’ to remember cinema icon Bhagwan Dada

Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Jackie Shroff paid tribute to legendary dancer-actor Bhagwan Dada as he revisited the iconic song ‘Shola Jo Bhadke’, remembering the cinema icon on his 24th death anniversary. Jackie took to…

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Trump calls for federal role in US elections

Washington, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Donald Trump has called for stronger federal involvement in US elections, arguing that states that fail to conduct elections “legally and honestly” should face federal intervention. Speaking to reporters at…

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Randeep Hooda bulks up for ‘Eetha’ with Shraddha Kapoor

Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Randeep Hooda has raised the bar for fitness as he shared a mirror selfie showcasing his visibly bulked-up physique for his upcoming film “Eetha” starring Shraddha Kapoor. A source close…

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Shehzad Poonawalla’s mother seriously injured in ‘deliberate’ hit-and-run in Pune

Pune, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has claimed that his mother sustained serious injuries after being “deliberately” struck by a car in Pune, and has appealed to the authorities to apprehend the…

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Dense fog grips Delhi; low visibility procedures in place at IGI Airport

New Delhi, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi-NCR remained in the grip of cold and dense fog on Wednesday as winter conditions continued to disrupt daily life across the national capital. Several areas reported low visibility during…

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SC to hear Mamata Banerjee’s plea against Bengal SIR process today

New Delhi, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out in West…

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US hails India trade deal, $500 billion investment pledge

Washington, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The White House hailed a new trade agreement with India, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi has committed to ending purchases of Russian oil, buying energy from the United States, and investing…

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EAM Jaishankar meets Rubio, Bessent in Washington

Washington, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held separate meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, holding wide-ranging discussions on the India-US strategic and economic partnership. “Delighted…

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Drew Barrymore would never date a man in his 20s

Los Angeles, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore has shared that she can’t see herself paired up with a younger man. During a “Drew’s News” segment on the latest episode of ‘The Drew Barrymore…

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Visakhapatnam Steel Plant back on path of profitability, says CMD

Amaravati, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Public sector enterprise Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is back on the path to profitability with the support of the Central and Andhra Pradesh governments, officials informed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on…

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Chandrababu Naidu for transforming Andhra Pradesh into natural farming hub

Amaravati, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed the officials to initiate action to transform Andhra Pradesh into the largest natural farming hub in the country. He said 18 lakh farmers…

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Lokpal dismisses DA complaint against ex-BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti

New Delhi, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Lokpal of India has dismissed a complaint alleging acquisition of disproportionate assets (DA) against former Union Minister and ex-BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, holding that the charges were “wholly…

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Jana Sena MLA booked on allegations of sexual exploitation​

Amaravati, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Andhra Pradesh police on Tuesday registered an FIR against Jana Sena MLA Arava Sridhar following the allegations that he sexually exploited a woman.​ The police registered the case against the…