First insulted Kshatriya community, now mocking Dalit icon Kanshi Ram: BJP slams Akhilesh Yadav

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YSR Congress welcomes Supreme Court’s Waqf Act scrutiny

Amaravati, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh’s YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Thursday welcomed the scrutiny of the Waqf Board Amendment Act, 2025, by the Supreme Court and termed it a step toward justice for Muslims….

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Telangana seeks JICA’s support for Hyderabad Metro, Musi rejuvenation

Hyderabad, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Telangana government on Thursday sought financial support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for urban transformational projects, including the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro Rail and the Musi…

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Adani Ports acquires NQXT Australia with 50 MTPA capacity

Ahmedabad, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Board of Directors of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Thursday approved the acquisition of Abbot Point Port Holdings Pte Ltd (APPH), Singapore, from Carmichael Rail and…

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FM Sitharaman says India will tackle global trade disruptions with agile policy, investments

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday expressed confidence that India would tackle the challenge posed by the global trade war with the right mix of policy agility and long-term investments to…

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Emraan Hashmi shares ‘Ground Zero’ gives proper due to BSF’s courage and sacrifices

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi opened up about his upcoming film “Ground Zero,” emphasizing how the movie honors the bravery and sacrifices of the Border Security Force (BSF). According to the actor,…

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Chandrababu Naidu congratulates Ram Mohan Naidu on being named Young Global Leader

Amaravati, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday congratulated Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on being named a Young Global Leader for 2025 by the World Economic Forum….

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Dawoodi Bohra delegation meets PM Modi, thanks him for Waqf Amendment Act

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) A delegation of Dawoodi Bohra community met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and thanked him for the Waqf Amendment Act. The members of the Dawoodi Bohra community, extending unequivocal…

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Sci-Fi Action Thriller “Killer” Glimpse to be Unveiled on April 30th

Director Poorvaj, who has previously impressed movie lovers with unique films such as Shukra, Matarani Maunamidi, and A Masterpiece, is now returning with another sensational project – the sci-fi action thriller Killer. In addition to…

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Use space tech, involve public: PM Modi’s advice on Yamuna cleaning

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Calling for the use of technology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed Yamuna cleaning, taking a big step towards fulfilling his promise of personally monitoring the rejuvenation of the…

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Preity Zinta recalls first meeting with Yuzvendra Chahal as a promising U-19 cricketer

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Preity Zinta took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reminiscing about her first encounter with Yuzvendra Chahal when he was just an emerging U-19 cricketer. The Bollywood actress and IPL team…

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‘Why so quiet?’: CM Yogi tears into Opposition over Murshidabad violence

Lucknow, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister ripped into the Opposition over their ‘silence’ on the recent incidents of violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad, which apparently broke out during protests by the Muslim groups,…

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Video on PM Modi’s ‘good vibes’ takes internet by storm, creates sensation online

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s charisma and mass following are any political leader’s envy, domestically as well as internationally. His people-connect continues to set examples and break new barriers in cementing…

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Smartphones become India’s top export in first 10 months of FY25: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a historic achievement, smartphones emerged as India’s largest export category in the first 10 months of FY25 — marking a major success story under the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI)…

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Sushil Pandey calls playing Jyotiba Phule’s brother a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Sushil Pandey is all set to portray a significant role in the upcoming biographical drama “Phule,” based on the life of social reformer Jyotiba Phule. Calling it a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,’…

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Bengal school jobs row: SC allows ‘untainted’ teachers to continue till fresh selection is over

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the “untainted” assistant teachers in West Bengal, whose appointments were cancelled due to large-scale irregularities in the 2016 selection process, to continue in their…

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‘Real Man Unleashed’ makers refute Imran Nazir Khan’s allegations of casting couch

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) After the reality show contestant, Imran Nazir Khan shared his alleged casting couch tale on social media with regards to the show ‘Real Man Unleashed’, the producer of the show along…

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Waqf Act row: No fresh appointments or de-notification of existing waqfs, Centre assures SC (Lead)

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded the undertaking given by the Union government that no fresh members would be appointed to waqf boards and the Central Waqf Council in terms…

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Maha govt announces prestigious awards for Anupam Kher, Kajol, Mahesh Manjrekar

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Thursday announced the prestigious awards for actors Anupam Kher and Kajol and director, producer and star Mahesh Manjrekar. Anupam Kher will be honoured with…

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Patel’s alarm, Nehru’s ‘dismissal’: The origins of the National Herald storm

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) A series of letters exchanged between Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru in May 1950, as documented in the book Sardar Patel’s Correspondence, suggest that Patel expressed concerns to Nehru…

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Censor Board clears Suriya’s ‘Retro’ for release with U/A certificate

Chennai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Censor Board of Film Certification has cleared director Karthik Subbaraj’s eagerly awaited-action extravaganza ‘Retro’, featuring actors Suriya and Pooja Hegde in the lead, for release with a U/A certificate. The…

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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra likely to resume soon: MEA

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and China continue to make progress on finalising the modalities to resume Kailash Manasarovar Yatra which can start soon, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. “We…

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Uddhav Thackeray hijacked Shiv Sena, faked Balasaheb’s legacy, claims Shinde faction

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Thursday accused the Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray of hijacking the Shiv Sena by emotionally blackmailing Balasaheb Thackeray during a crucial leadership transition. Shiv…

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Star Heroine Samantha Releases ‘Aravaila Padusodu’ Song from Award-Winning Film Muthayya

Award-winning film Muthayya, starring K. Sudhakar Reddy, Arun Raj, Poorna Chandra, and Mounika Bomma in lead roles, is gearing up for its premiere on ETV Win. The film is directed by Bhaskhar Maurya and jointly…

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Dr. Chandra Obul Reddy Launches the Trailer of the Upcoming Film ALCC ( O Universal Bachelor)

The much-awaited trailer of ALCC (O Universal Bachelor) was officially launched at a grand event held at K.S.R.M. Engineering College, Kadapa. The trailer was unveiled by the institution’s Chairman, Dr. Chandra Obul Reddy, in the…

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‘Why are you insulting Hindus?’: BJP slams K’taka govt during Janakrosh Yatra

Bagalkote, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka BJP on Thursday slammed the Karnataka government over the alleged “mistreatment” of Hindus in the state and asked the state government-led by Congress, why they are insulting Hindus, which is…

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India emerging as key player in global defence production: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Highlighting the growing production capabilities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that India today stands shoulder to shoulder with developed nations in critical areas such as missile technology (Agni,…

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India on Pak Army Chief’s Kashmir comment: How can anything foreign be their jugular vein?

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hitting out strongly at Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir for referring Kashmir as Islamabad’s “jugular vein”, India on Thursday reminded Pakistan yet again that it continues to illegally occupy…

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The Rage Returns: 28 Years Later Trailer Teases a Brutal, Blood-Soaked Resurrection

Sony Pictures has dropped the second official trailer for 28 Years Later, and if you thought the Rage Virus was gone for good — think again. Legendary filmmaker Danny Boyle returns to the franchise he…

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Ben Foster Spirals Into Obsession in Trailer for Sharp Corner, a Tense Suburban Thriller

Vertical has unveiled the official trailer for Sharp Corner, a chilling new thriller that promises to turn quiet suburbia into a psychological pressure cooker. Written and directed by Jason Buxton, and based on a short…

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Maggie Q Is On the Case in Prime Video’s Gritty New Detective Series Ballard

Prime Video is dialing up the tension with the first look teaser for Ballard, a brand-new detective series set in the underbelly of Los Angeles. Created by Kendall Sherwood and adapted from the beloved Harry…

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Cumberbatch And Colman Clash in Explosive, Hilarious Trailer for The Roses

Forget roses on Valentine’s Day — The Roses are bringing thorns, chaos, and deliciously dysfunctional domestic drama to the big screen this summer. Searchlight Pictures has dropped the first official trailer for The Roses, a…

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Santhanam roped in as a comedian in Simbu’s film with director Ramkumar?

Chennai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) If sources in the film industry are to be believed, actor Santhanam has now been roped in as a comedian in director Ramkumar Balakrishnan’s eagerly-awaited film featuring actor Silambarasan in the…

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Apoorva Arora talks about her role of an ‘angry and a bratty girl’ in ‘Maaeri’

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Apoorva Arora will be seen essaying the role of an angry and a bratty girl in the short film ‘Maaeri’. The film explores the delicate and often unspoken layers of…

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Pakistan’s reputation as epicentre of global terrorism will not diminish: MEA

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Slamming Islamabad’s attempts to distance itself from Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the mastermind of the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, India on Thursday said that no matter how hard Pakistan tries,…

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Andhra Pradesh issues ordinance to implement sub-categorisation of SCs

Amaravati, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer on Thursday promulgated an ordinance to implement the sub-categorisation of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) in the State. Under the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes (Sub-Classification) Ordinance,…

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Tension at Tirupati gaushala as NDA, YSRCP leaders trade allegations over cow deaths

Tirupati, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tension prevailed at Sri Venkateswara gaushala here on Thursday as leaders of the ruling coalition and the opposition YSR Congress Party had heated arguments over the alleged deaths of cows at…

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Blake Lively-narrated, James Cameron-backed ‘Secrets of the Penguins’ to tell unprecedented wildlife story

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The upcoming series ‘Secrets of the Penguins’ is set to delve into the world of penguins, and their behaviour. The three-part series is narrated by Blake Lively, and is executive produced…

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Actor Karthi heads to Sabarimala to offer prayers to Lord Ayyappa

Chennai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Karthi, whose upcoming film ‘Sardar 2’ is on the verge of completion, has undertaken a holy pilgrimage to the world famous Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala. Social media was abuzz…

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Lights, Camera, Deewaniyat! Harshvardhan Rane And Sonam Bajwa Kick Off Filming for 2025’s Big Romantic Masala Drama

Get ready for love, longing, and full-blown Deewaniyat! The much-buzzed-about romantic drama starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa has officially gone on floors, and fans of desi romance are already swooning. Directed by the king…

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Fitch projects India’s GDP growth at 6.4 pc for FY26, retains 6.3 pc for FY27

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Fitch Ratings on Thursday projected India’s GDP growth at 6.4 per cent for FY26 amid global uncertainties, while retaining the projections for the next financial year (FY27) unchanged at 6.3…