Amit Trivedi On ‘Khudaya Ishq’ From ‘Abir Gulaal’: It’s A Melody Woven With Emotion- AGK News Stand

Amit Trivedi on ‘Khudaya Ishq’ from ‘Abir Gulaal’: It’s a melody woven with emotion

Missing Indian student in Canada found dead under mysterious circumstances

Ottawa, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) An Indian student in Canada, who has been missing for four days, was found dead, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa said. The student, Vanshika, was found dead under mysterious circumstances….

Payal Kapadia becomes part of Cannes jury for upcoming edition of film festival

Los Angeles, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) After a stellar track record at the Cannes Film Festival, the Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia has now become a part of the jury at the festival. The Cannes Film Festival…

Anupam Kher fulfils his long-standing spiritual wish with Hanuman Chalisa rendition

Mumbai, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Anupam Kher has fulfilled one of his most cherished dreams by completing a heartfelt rendition of the Hanuman Chalisa. Known for his deep spiritual beliefs, Kher had long harbored…

Pak minister’s admission exposes role as ‘rogue state fuelling global terrorism’: India at UN (Ld)

United Nations, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan’s role as a “rogue state fuelling global terrorism” has been laid bare by the public admission made by its Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and the world cannot ignore it,…

Piyush Goyal discusses India’s opportunities with top business leaders in UK

London, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held meetings with members of the Indian business delegation and other top industry leaders in the UK, and discussed avenues for greater collaboration for…

Zeenat Aman reflects on those who shaped her career while getting her stitches removed

Mumbai, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran Bollywood diva Zeenat Aman reflected on the people who shaped her career, especially her professional ties with the legendary ‘Kapoor khandaan’, while a doctor carefully removed her stitches at the…

Pahalgam attack impact: J&K govt closes 48 tourist destinations in Kashmir

Srinagar, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Tuesday that 48 destinations across the Valley have been shut for tourists. The action comes after the horrific attack on tourists in the Baisaran…

Akshay Oberoi calls ‘playing warm’ role in ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ a ‘delightful change’

Mumbai, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Akshay Oberoi, who is gearing up for “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari”, said that playing a warm, charming, and family-oriented character is a delightful change. In Sunny Sanskari Ki…

‘India must show we stand together against terrorism’, Rahul Gandhi writes to PM for special Parliament session

New Delhi, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to convene a special session of…

Pahalgam attack exposes BJP’s nationalism: Uddhav Thackeray’s Saamana

Mumbai, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena(UBT) in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ editorial on Tuesday slammed the BJP, alleging that the Pahalgam terror attack has exposed its nationalism. It said that even after 26 deaths in Kashmir,…

Amruta Khanvilkar: My trip to Japan was a soul-stirring experience

Mumbai, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Amruta Khanvilkar described her trip to Japan as “a soul-stirring experience” and said that every meal she ate “was a memory.” Her adventure began in the bustling streets of Tokyo,…

Florence Pugh: My journey with Marvel was because of Scarlett Johansson trusting me

Los Angeles, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Florence Pugh said that she “missed” Scarlett Johansson on the set of ‘Thunderbolts’ and “hopes” that she has done her former co-star “proud” with her leading role as her…

Indian stock market opens higher, Nifty above 24,400

Mumbai, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The domestic benchmark indices opened higher on Tuesday amid positive cues from global markets, as buying was seen in the PSU bank, auto and IT sectors in the early trade. At…

Sonam Kapoor spends ‘unexpected week off’ with her ‘baby boy’ Vayu

Mumbai, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress and fashionista Sonam Kapoor shared a glimpse of how she spent her “unexpected week off” with her son Vayu and no distractions. Sonam took to her Instagram, where she shared…

Pak exposed as rogue state fuelling global terrorism: India at UN

New Delhi, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has strongly raised the Pahalgam terror attack at the United Nations and also flagged a Pakistani minister’s “confession” to training and funding terrorists. The horrific terror attack on April…

Canada elections: Liberal Party projected to retain power again (2nd Ld)

Ottawa, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Propelled by a wave of nationalism, the Liberal Party led by Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to retain power in Canada, according to projections by the nation’s two TV networks….

Kalki Koechlin: I’ve grown up with so many different influences

Mumbai, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kalki Koechlin shared that her multicultural upbringing made her adaptable and allowed her to explore different facets of herself. This experience has helped her bring greater empathy and depth to her…

Indian community holds vigils across US to honour Pahalgam terror attack victims

New York, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Members of the Indian community across various parts of the United States on Tuesday held prayer meets and vigils to express solidarity with the victims of the brutal Pahalgam terror…

Gordon Ramsay: There’s nowhere in the world where I’m not recognised

Los Angeles, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay said he struggles to cope with the “nonstop attention” that comes with fame and said that there’s nowhere in the world where I’m not recognised. He…

Elli AvrRam tags herself as ‘quirky red riding hood’

Mumbai, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Elli AvrRam reimagined “Red Riding Hood” with a modern, high-fashion twist. Elli took to her Instagram, where she dropped a string of pictures of herself confidently posing for the camera….

Salman Khan shares poolside pictures after pushing his upcoming show

Mumbai, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who was recently seen in the film, ‘Sikandar’, has shared pictures of himself taking a swim. On Monday, the superstar took to his Instagram, and shared three…

Pakistan violates ceasefire on J&K LoC for 5th consecutive day, India responds strongly

Srinagar, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) For the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, the Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, which was befittingly responded to by the Indian…

Canada elections: Liberal Party projected to form gov again (Ld)

Ottawa, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The ruling Liberal Party of Canada has been projected as the winner in the elections by the Canada Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) as the early results showed a strong lead for the…

Liberal Party shows early lead in Canada’s election as first results trickle in

Ottawa, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The ruling Liberal Party showed an early lead in Canada’s election, capturing 19 of the first 25 seats results announced at 7 a.m. Tuesday (9:30 p.m. local time) as the counting…

India likely among ‘first’ to sign trade deal as Trump pushes tariff realignment: US Treasury Secretary

New York, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reiterated that India would likely be among the “first” to sign a trade deal with the US following President Donald Trump’s demands for realigning…

Guterres urges India, Pakistan to avoid escalation amid reports of troops exchanging fire

United Nations, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged India and Pakistan to avoid escalation of the situation in the subcontinent amid reports of troops exchanging fire, according to his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan…

India’s changemakers speak: Padma awardees reflect on recognition and responsibility (IANS Special)

New Delhi, April 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred the prestigious Padma Awards to 71 distinguished individuals at the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan’s Durbar Hall. The honours included four…

RS by-election: BJP’s Satyanarayana to be NDA candidate from Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Paka Venkata Satyanarayana of the BJP is the NDA candidate for Rajya Sabha by-election from Andhra Pradesh. The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday decided to…

Siddharth Kak, host of famous show ‘Surabhi’ shares his Japan experience

Mumbai, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Documentary maker and television producer, Sidhartha Kak, best known for hosting the 90s show “Surabhi” recently got a chance to visit Japan, where he was taken back by the majestic beauty of…

President Murmu confers Padma Awards to 71 distinguished personalities

New Delhi, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred the prestigious Padma Awards to 71 distinguished individuals at the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan’s Durbar Hall. The honours included four…

Manish Malhotra says ‘Nysa cinema awaits you’ contrary to Kajol’s wish

Mumbai, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Is Bollywood’s top designer Manish Malhotra planning to welcome Nysa Devgan to cinemas, contrary to mom Kajol’s wish? Dropping some breathtaking photos of Nysa in a stunning handwoven brocade lehenga with…

PM Modi to inaugurate WAVES summit in Mumbai on May 1

Mumbai, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) to be held from May 1 to 4 in Mumbai. The Summit is a global platform for the…

Adani Green surpasses $1 bn in EBITDA in FY25, RE capacity up 30 pc to 14.2 GW

Ahmedabad, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Monday posted robust FY25 results, surpassing $1 billion in EBITDA, as operational renewable energy (RE) capacity grew a healthy 30 per cent to 14.2 GW…

Fear deepens in Delhi’s refugee camps as Pakistani Hindus face fresh visa checks

New Delhi, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) After the Indian government directed Pakistani nationals to leave the country in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) submitted a report…

‘Mercy’ starring Adil Hussain to be showcased at UK Asian Film Festival

Mumbai, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The upcoming film ‘Mercy’, which stars Niharica Raizada and Adil Hussain is set to be screened at the UK Asian Film Festival in London. The film marks the directorial debut of…

Need to target 1 billion UPI transactions a day in 2-3 years: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday underscored the need to target one billion Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions per day within the next 2–3 years, stressing on the importance of…

Piyush Goyal holds talks on free trade pact with UK counterpart J. Reynolds

London, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade J. Reynolds here on Monday to advance Free Trade Agreement negotiations between…

Anupam Kher Says He Would’ve Cast Kajol If ‘Tanvi The Great’ Was Made Earlier

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has officially stepped back into the director's chair after over two decades, unveiling the lead of his new film Tanvi The Great at a special event in Mumbai. The film introduces…

24 wanted Maoists with bounty of Rs 28.5 lakh surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Raipur, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Twenty-four Maoists, including 14, with a combined bounty of Rs 28.5 lakh on their heads, surrendered in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Monday, officials said. According to a senior official, this…

Sejal Shah on why she chose to make her directorial debut with ‘Costao’

Mumbai, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sejal Shah will be stepping into direction with Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer biographical drama “Costao”. Speaking to IANS exclusively, she revealed why she chose to make her directorial debut with this story,…