BJP moves EC against Kharge’s ‘poisonous snake’ remarks, demands showcause notice ​

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Prince Narula Clears the Air on ‘Ruffle Dunali’: “It’s Not a Diss Track”

Reality star Prince Narula is making waves again, this time with his latest Haryanvi track Ruffle Dunali, featuring Kiran Bajwa. At the song launch party, Prince addressed rumors that the track was a diss aimed…

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Ranvir Shorey Unveils Trailer for Dark Comedy Film ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’

Actor Ranvir Shorey has released the thrilling trailer for the upcoming dark comedy film Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa. Captioning his post, he wrote: “An anniversary getaway. A close-knit circle of friends. And a night that…

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Konkona Sen Sharma Opens Up About Why Fantasy Epics Don’t Speak to Her

Critically acclaimed actor and filmmaker Konkona Sen Sharma has never been one to follow the crowd when it comes to storytelling choices, and her recent candid remarks prove just that. Known for her deeply nuanced…

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Varun Dhawan Teases ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ First Look, Sparks Buzz with Romantic Glimpse

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has set social media abuzz with a charming teaser for his upcoming romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Sharing a split-image post featuring himself in romantic moments with a…

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Raza Murad remembers ‘the one man acting institution’ Dilip Kumar

Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Raza Murad decided to pay a heartfelt tribute to the late legendary actor Dilip Kumar through his latest social media post. Recalling one of the most memorable moments of…

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‘Festival of Democracy’: Kerala set for Assembly polls​

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kerala heads to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 members to its Legislative Assembly, with voting set to begin at 7 a.m. and continue till 6 p.m.​ A total…

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Andhra CM calls for reducing operational cost of electric buses

Amaravati, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday directed officials to study various models to reduce the operational cost of electric buses. Currently, the operational cost of electric buses is…

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13,000 strikes, 13 US troops killed in war with Iran​

Washington, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The United States struck more than 13,000 targets during Operation Epic Fury, in a massive military campaign that also left 13 American service members dead, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.​ Chairman…

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Answer questions, don’t hide behind police: ‘Untraceable’ Pawan Khera tells Assam CM

New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the Assam Police intensifies search operation for Congress leader Pawan Khera over “defamatory and malicious” charges against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, the Congress leader…

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Govt hikes natural gas supply to fertiliser units as Gulf situation eases

New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government announced on Wednesday that, based on available inventory and scheduled LNG cargo arrivals, the overall gas allocation to fertiliser plants is being further enhanced by 5 per cent…

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Nepal PM Shah reaffirms commitment to stronger ties with friendly nations

Kathmandu, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday said that the newly-formed government under his leadership is keen to further strengthen Kathmandu’s relations with friendly countries based on mutual benefits. During a…

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Govt increases LPG supply to industrial units in key sectors

New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre on Wednesday announced that increase in the commercial LPG limit to 70 per cent of the pre-March 2026 bulk consumption level will be extended to industrial units in…

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New regime shifts Iran’s stance: Hegseth​

Washington, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The United States said a shift in Iran’s leadership has altered its negotiating posture, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth asserting that a “new regime” in Tehran has been forced to…

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BJP moves EC against Kharge’s ‘poisonous snake’ remarks, demands showcause notice ​

New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission over Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s ‘poisonous snake’ jibe and demanded removal of ‘despicable and derogatory’ remarks…

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NHRC seeks report on alleged torture of journalist by Rajkot police

New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report alleging illegal detention and torture of a journalist by the Rajkot Crime Branch police in…

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Govt strengthening India’s clean energy ecosystem, accelerating NE’s development: PM Modi

New Delhi/Itanagar, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his government is strengthening India’s clean energy ecosystem while accelerating development in the Northeast region. His comments came after the Cabinet Committee…

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No nuclear arms for Iran ‘non-negotiable’ condition: US

Washington, April 8, (SocialNews.XYZ) The United States has made clear that Iran will never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth calling it a “non-negotiable” condition under the emerging ceasefire…

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Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Jr NTR & others wish Allu Arjun on his 44th birthday

Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Tollywood heartthrob Allu Arjun celebrated his 44th birthday on Wednesday, many bigwigs from the entertainment industry penned lovely birthday wishes for the ‘Stylish Star’ on social media. Megastar Chiranjeevi, who…

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Delhi HC issues notice to Centre on PIL challenging Transgender Rights Amendment Act, 2026

New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Centre on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment…

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Over 6 crore electors to determine state governments’ fate in 2 states, 1 UT tomorrow

New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than 6.1 crore voters are expected to exercise their vote on Thursday when the two states of Assam and Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry will go to…

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Vijay Varma Sees Himself in Brij Bhatti: Actor Opens Up About His Role in Matka King

Actor Vijay Varma, who plays Brij Bhatti in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series Matka King, recently spoke about the striking parallels between his own life and that of his character. During the trailer launch,…

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Tom Holland digs in brand new details of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

Los Angeles, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star Tom Holland has shared fresh details about his upcoming film ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. The film may have officially wrapped production last year, but the actor has shared…

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Andhra official sent to judicial custody in disproportionate assets case

Vijayawada, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) A city court on Wednesday sent an Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department official to judicial custody in a disproportionate assets case. Kalingiri Shanti, Assistant Commissioner in the endowments department, was produced before…

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Huma Qureshi’s birthday wish for brother Saqib Saleem is all about ‘Shukr’

Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Huma Qureshi used social media to wish her actor brother Saqib Saleem as he turned a year older on Wednesday. Source: IANS

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Trump claims Iran reset, orders nuclear dust cleanup

Washington, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced what he called a “very productive regime change” in Iran, saying the US would eliminate uranium enrichment and work to dig up and remove…

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Eminent women, social activists hail Women’s Reservation Bill, call it transformative for society

New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Several eminent women, social activists and public figures have come out in strong support of the Women’s Reservation Bill, terming it a historic and transformative step towards ensuring greater political…

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Sona Mohapatra supports Alia Bhatt amidst trolling over award show hosting: Learn to laugh a little

Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer Sona Mohapatra has expressed her support for actress Alia Bhatt after she was trolled for her hosting skills during a recently held award ceremony. In her primary attempt at hosting,…

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Arrest warrant issued against former Nepal PM Deuba, his wife: Reports

Kathmandu, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kathmandu District Court has reportedly issued an arrest warrant against former Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, in connection with a…

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IED detected & defused by security forces in J&K’s Shopian

Srinagar, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by terrorists in J&K’s Shopian district on Wednesday was detected by the security forces and safely defused, officials said. Officials said the IED was found…

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High Court grants bail to Haryana-based self-styled godman Rampal

Chandigarh, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday granted bail to the controversial head of sect Satlok Ashram, Rampal, who is serving a life sentence in connection with the 2014 riots…

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Rajat Kapoor reveals what drew him to his new directorial

Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-director Rajat Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming film ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’, has shared that he was drawn to the “emotional violence” in the…

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Cabinet approves 1,720 MW hydro-electric project in Arunachal for Rs 26,069 crore

New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved investment of Rs 26,069.50 crore for the construction of the Kamala Hydro Electric Project…

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Cabinet approves 1st hydro project in Arunachal’s Lohit Basin for Rs 14,105 crore

New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of Kalai-II hydro-electric project (HEP) on Lohit river in…

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Rakul Preet Singh commences dubbing for ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’

Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rakul Preet Singh will soon be seen sharing the screen with Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, and Wamiqa Gabbi in the eagerly-awaited romantic comedy, “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do”. As…

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Cabinet okays Rs 41,533 crore proposal for kharif season fertiliser subsidy

New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a proposal of the Department of Fertilisers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for this year’s…

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Energy independence: Cabinet okays cost, equity investment revision for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery

New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project cost from Rs 43,129…

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Kriti Sanon says, shooting for 1st song from ‘Cocktail 2’ felt like perfect summer in company of friends

Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has shared that shooting for the song ‘Jab Talak’ from her upcoming film ‘Cocktail 2’, felt like living the perfect summer with friends. The song was unveiled…

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RGV Turns 62: Bollywood Glitters for a Night of Swag and Nostalgia

Iconic filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma celebrated his 62nd birthday on April 7, 2026, with a star-studded bash in Mumbai, hosted by Good Idea Films. The event was a spectacular gathering of industry veterans and collaborators,…

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Nagraj Manjule Reveals How He Perfectly Recreated the 1960s for ‘Matka King’

National award winner Nagraj Manjule talks about the elements that he pieced together in bringing audiences an authentic, high-stakes look at ambition, gambling, and power in mid-century Bombay through Matka King.    Nagraj Manjule along…

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Isha Koppikar, Sunny Leone And More Shines at Maharani Athleisure SS’26 Preview

Actress Isha Koppikar recently made heads turn at the exclusive preview and unveiling of Maharani Athleisure SS’26, the latest collection by designer Maheka Mirpuri. The event took place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the…