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Arjun Rampal opens up about his challenging transition from modelling to acting

Kartik Aaryan on how choosing ‘release dates’ play an important role in deciding the fate of the movie

Mumbai Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has opened up on why selecting the right dates for movie releases plays a significant role in deciding the fate of the movie. The actor who was…

India targets Rs 3 lakh crore defence production by 2029: Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has set an ambitious target of achieving Rs 3 lakh crore in defence production and Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on…

Aamir Khan takes a dig at his obsessions with creative control

Mumbai, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who was last seen in a special appearance in ‘Coolie’, is taking a dig at himself. On Thursday, the actor’s production house took to their Instagram, and…

Sunita Ahuja defends Jaya Bachchan over her controversial remarks on paparazzi

Mumbai, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sunita Ahuja came out in support of veteran actress Jaya Bachchan following the backlash over her remarks on paparazzi culture. Sharing her perspective, Sunita suggested that constant media attention can often…

Hrithik Roshan’s mother remembers his late former MIL Zarine Khan with a beautiful throwback family picture

Mumbai, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan’s mother, Pinkie Roshan, recently took to her social media account to remember her late friend Zarine Khan. Pinkie, in the post, mentioned how Zarine loved her daughter…

PM Modi and Oman Sultan hail maritime ties, multifaceted strategic partnership

Muscat, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and Oman on Thursday adopted a Joint Vision Document on Maritime Cooperation, reflecting their shared commitment to regional maritime security, blue economy, and sustainable use of ocean resources. Prime Minister…

SC asks ECI to decide on SIR extension pleas by Dec 31

New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed petitioners requesting more time for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh to submit their representations to the…

NIA arrests ninth accused Yasir Ahmad Dar in Delhi blast case

New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested another key accused in connection with the Delhi bomb blast that killed 11 persons and injured several others in the area around Red…

Explained: India-Oman CEPA advances new era of economic partnership

Muscat/New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman offers unprecedented market access for Indian goods with zero-duty access on 98.08 per cent of Oman’s tariff lines, covering 99.38…

22 safety violations, 21 in-flight engine shutdowns by Indian airlines in 2024: Minister

New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The number of safety violations by scheduled Indian airlines reported during the year 2024 was 22, the government said on Thursday. Also, the number of in-flight engine shutdown occurrences to…

Oman Sultan confers national award on PM Modi — his 29th global honour

Muscat, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Oman Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik conferred ‘The First Class of the Order of Oman’ on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday – an award that has previously been presented to Queen…

Karnataka Assembly clears Hate Speech Regulation Bill

Belagavi, (Karnataka) Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka Assembly passed the controversial Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2025, on Thursday, amid objections from the opposition BJP. Home Minister G. Parameshwara sought…

Ram Sutar: Sculptor who gave India its tallest tribute, dies at 100

New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, whose works shaped the visual identity of modern India and whose artistic vision gave form to the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, passed away at…

PM Modi to address 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine tomorrow

New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the closing ceremony of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Thursday. The three-day programme being held…

3.81 crore online case hearings conducted under e-Courts project: Arjun Ram Meghwal

New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Video conferencing facilities are available in the country’s 3,240 courts and 1,272 jails and 3.81 crore online case hearings have been conducted till September 30, 2025, the Parliament was informed…

India-Oman CEPA to facilitate easier mobility for skilled professionals: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will facilitate greater market access for professionals and companies from both countries, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Addressing the…

Kartik Aaryan: ‘I am extremely lucky to have Ananya Panday by my side’

Mumbai, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who is gearing up for his upcoming film ‘Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri’ opposite Ananya Panday, said he feels lucky to have her as…

PM Modi and Oman Sultan discuss ways to add greater depth to strategic partnership (Ld)

Muscat, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oman Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik on Thursday held extensive discussions in Muscat on adding greater depth to the strategic partnership between both countries. The two leaders…

Andhra: TDP defends renaming of MNREGA

Amaravati, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) defended renaming MGNREGA as VB-G RAM G, saying it reflects new economic realities. TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu said that rural employment programmes have existed since…

‘Democracy reduced to mob rule’: Shivraj Singh Chouhan blasts INDIA Bloc over VB-G RAM G Bill ruckus

New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Minutes after Parliamentary proceedings in the Lok Sabha were disrupted on Thursday after Opposition members, including MPs from the Congress and the INDIA Bloc, created a ruckus during the discussion…

India continues to deliver relief supplies in areas severely affected by floods in Sri Lanka

Colombo, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Thursday continued to deliver relief supplies to various regions of flood-hit Sri Lanka, reflecting its steadfast commitment in assisting the neighbouring nation in time of crisis during the ongoing…

Karan Johar speaks highly of Kartik Aaryan, says his commitment & contribution to movies ‘blew his mind’

Mumbai Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has lauded Kartik Aaryan for his professionalism and for always staying extremely ‘committed’ to his work and treating all his projects as top priority. Karan, on Thursday,…

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi pitches ‘IKIGAI’ framework at Japan-hosted ‘Land Forces Summit’

New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday virtually addressed the 3rd Land Forces Summit hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF), outlining India’s vision for deeper land power cooperation…

Karan Johar turns match-maker for Kartik Aaryan

Mumbai, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar has spoken up for turning match-maker for Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan. KJo attended the trailer launch of his upcoming production ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu…

Subhash Ghai wishes mother on her birthday, credits all his success to her ‘spiritual lectures & inspiring letters’

Mumbai, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai remembered his mother on her birthday and thanked her for inspiring him. during his struggling days with her ‘spiritual lectures & inspiring letters.’ He took to his…

Eyeing robust cooperation across diverse sectors, PM Modi and Oman Sultan hold discussions in Muscat

Muscat, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tariq held a bilateral meeting in Muscat on Thursday with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal,…

Jagan terms privatisation of medical colleges in Andhra ‘mother of all scams’

Amaravati, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday termed the alleged privatisation of medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh as “the mother of all scams”. He…

India has seen transformational economic change in last 11 years, PM Modi tells diaspora in Oman (Lead)

Muscat, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted that India has gone through a phase of transformational changes in the fields of infrastructure development, manufacturing, healthcare, green growth, and women’s empowerment during…

Surbhi Chandna on standing by husband Karan Sharma: ‘People may think your partner isn’t as stable as you’

Mumbai, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television actress Surbhi Chandna recently spoke candidly about love, loyalty, and standing by her partner Karan Sharma during challenging times. During their recent appearance on Rashami Desai’s talk show, Surbhi and…

Karan Johar speaks up on watching Dharmendra for one last time on screen in ‘Ikkis’

Mumbai, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar is eagerly waiting to see the upcoming war film ‘Ikkis’, which posthumously stars Dharmendra. KJo attended the trailer launch of his upcoming production ‘Tu Meri Main Tera…

Congress holds state‑wide protests in Telangana over National Herald case

Hyderabad, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tension prevailed at the Congress party headquarters at Gandhi Bhavan here on Thursday as the party leaders tried to march towards the BJP office as part of its protest over the…

Arjun Rampal opens up about his challenging transition from modelling to acting

Mumbai, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Arjun Rampal opened up about the challenges he faced while transitioning from modelling to acting. Speaking candidly with IANS, he shared insights into the struggles, learning curves, and determination that…

Sameera Reddy reveals how long it takes bananas to ripen naturally

Mumbai, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sameera Reddy recently revealed how long bananas actually take to ripen naturally. On Thursday, the ‘De Dana Dan’ actress took to her Instagram handle and shared a video of her…

PM Modi speaks to diaspora in Oman, highlights India’s stellar achievements in multiple sectors

Muscat, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a large gathering of the Indian community in Oman’s capital on Thursday, highlighted India’s stellar achievements in multiple sectors, ranging from digital payment ecosystems, including UPI,…

202 Indians recruited into Russian Army; 26 dead, 50 awaiting discharge: Centre in RS

New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) As many as 202 Indian nationals have been recruited into the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 reported fatalities and seven missing, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha on…

Zamana releasing in theatres on Jan 30

The crime thriller Zamana is set to release in theatres on January 30. The film features Surya Srinivas and Sanjeev Kumar in the lead roles and marks the directorial debut of Bhaskar Jakkula. The movie…

Bani J reveals how her ‘Four More Shots Please’ character gave people the courage to talk about their sexuality

Mumbai, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress and VJ Bani J, who plays Umang in ‘Four More Shots Please’, has spoken about how her character has helped many people open up about their sexual preferences. In an…

Karan Johar opens up about handling online trolls targeting him and his family

Mumbai, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Karan Johar has opened up about dealing with online trolls targeting him and his family. Speaking at India’s International Movement to United Nations (I.I.M.U.N), where he was recently announced as…

India-Oman CEPA will shape bilateral ties for decades to come: PM Modi

Muscat, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman represents a “blueprint of our shared future” and would shape the bilateral relations of…

‘Op Sindoor showcased India’s swift, high-impact air power’: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India’s ability to conduct swift, high-impact and short-duration military operations was clearly demonstrated during Operation Sindoor, asserting that the Indian Air Force (IAF)…