Fitch raises India growth forecast to 7.5 pc despite geopolitical tensions

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KTR seeks probe by Central agencies into contracts for company allegedly linked to Telangana CM

Hyderabad, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao has demanded a probe by the Central agencies into the alleged irregular allocation of government contracts to KLSR Infratech Private Limited, a…

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Ayodhya’s Ram Rasoi runs successfully amid rumours of closure

Ayodhya, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ram Rasoi in Ayodhya has been operating on a massive scale. While rumours regarding its closure have caused an uproar on social media, a large number of devotees continue to…

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Telugu star Rajendra Prasad tenders apology for comment on MGR

Chennai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad has now tendered a heartfelt apology for a comment he made on former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran, saying the comment was an inadvertent…

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India has adequate fuel supplies as domestic LPG production up 30 pc: Govt

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Friday said that domestic production of cooking gas has increased by 30 per cent and assured that the country has enough fuel supplies to meet demand despite…

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States getting adequate supply of fertilisers: Union Minister JP Nadda

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Jagat Prakash Nadda informed Parliament on Friday that no shortage of chemical fertilisers has been reported across states during the kharif 2025 and the…

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RGV to start filming for ‘Sarkar 4’ next month

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) National Award-winning filmmaker-producer Ram Gopal Varma is set to start the filming for the next installment of his political crime franchise, ‘Sarkar 4’, next month. The director shared the update while…

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Harbhajan Singh wishes birthday to the woman who makes his life ‘beautiful’

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh used social media to compile a lovely birthday wish for the “woman who makes his life beautiful”, his better half, Geeta Basra. Harbhajan dropped a string of…

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Lok Sabha okays extra Govt spending of Rs 2.01 lakh crore in FY26

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Lok Sabha on Friday approved the second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants, which will enable the government to spend an additional Rs 2.01 lakh crore in the current…

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Music director Santhosh Narayanan challenges rapper Arivu to a debate as ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ controversy resurfaces

Chennai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The controversy over the credits for the hugely popular chartbuster ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ refuses to die down even after four years, with another strong exchange of words taking place between music director…

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Is this how you protect Constitution, BRS leader asks LoP Gandhi

Hyderabad, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Deputy Floor Leader in Telangana Assembly on Friday wrote a letter to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning the ‘glaring contradiction’ between what he preaches nationally about protecting…

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Fitch raises India growth forecast to 7.5 pc despite geopolitical tensions

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s GDP is expected to grow 7.5 per cent in the fiscal year ending March 2026 higher than 7.4 per cent forecasted earlier, due to resilient domestic demand even as…

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PM Modi slams Congress, highlights Bodoland development in virtual rally in Kokrajhar

Guwahati, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually addressed a large gathering in Kokrajhar from Guwahati after inclement weather prevented him from travelling to the Bodoland area as scheduled. Addressing the people…

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Manasi Joshi Roy opens up on delivering ‘Lakshmi Niwas’ monologue in one take

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Manasi Joshi Roy, who essays the titular character in the television show ‘Lakshmi Niwas’, has spoken up on her long monologue in the show. The show continues to strike an…

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SC grants bail to NDPS convict after seven years in jail

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court has granted bail to a man convicted under the stringent provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act after noting that he has spent more than…

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Missing persons: NHRC seeks reports from Bihar, Odisha, Telangana, Maha

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Taking note of media reports on missing person cases, the NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretaries and Director Generals of Police of Bihar, Odisha, Telangana, Maharashtra and Rajasthan,…

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Adah Sharma to play superhero in ‘Super Velli’

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Adah Sharma, who is set to play a superhero in the upcoming film, has now revealed the title of the film, ‘Super Velli’. The film is helmed by Rajesh Bachchani,…

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Raktanchal Season Three Promises A Darker Battle For Power

The world of crime, revenge and ruthless ambition is gearing up for another explosive chapter. The streaming platform Amazon MX Player has officially unveiled the poster for the much awaited third season of Raktanchal, sending…

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BJP dismisses LPG shortage claims; Oppn alleges crisis, price burden

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP MPs and allies on Friday dismissed claims of a shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country, accusing the Opposition of spreading panic, while rival parties alleged that…

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Oppn moves notice seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal; Trinamool says process initiated as per law

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid reports of a move to initiate proceedings for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Friday confirmed that notices have been…

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Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna have their holiday mode on in ‘Cocktail 2’

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of the much-talked-about romantic entertainer “Cocktail 2” unveiled the first look posters of the film on Friday, providing an insight into Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna’s characters….

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Govt to keep fiscal deficit within revised estimates, no shortage of fertilisers: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government remains committed to keeping the fiscal deficit within the revised estimates for FY26, even as it brings in the second batch of supplementary demands for grants, Finance Minister…

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SC issues notice on Lokpal plea against Delhi HC order in Mahua Moitra cash-for-query row

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a petition filed by the Lokpal of India challenging the Delhi High Court judgment that had set aside the sanction granted to…

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Snehlata Vasaikar weighs in on influencers bagging acting projects because of their fan base

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Snehlata Vasaikar says she believes the growing presence of social media influencers and digital creators in films, television and OTT platforms reflects the evolving nature of the entertainment industry. Speaking…

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Aanand L Rai reveals he was drawn to the sheer unpredictability of ‘Tu Yaa Main’

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Aanand L Rai revealed that he was drawn to Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav starrer “Tu Yaa Main” due to the sheer unpredictability of the project. “Tu Yaa Main” deals…

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West Asia conflict: EAM Jaishankar and Iranian counterpart discuss role of BRICS

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held another telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, discussing bilateral cooperation and matters concerning BRICS, where India is the…

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Mercedes-Benz India to raise car prices by around 2 pc from April 1

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Friday announced a price increase of around 2 per cent across its vehicle portfolio in India from April 1, 2026. The company said the move comes…

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Malaika Arora launches lifestyle-first brand Maejoy

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Malaika Arora has announced the launch of Maejoy, an elevated lifestyle accessories brand, co-created in collaboration with Exceed Entertainment and Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL), the B2B wholesale entity…

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Sudhanshu Pandey on influencers replacing traditional actors: Art cannot be replaced

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Sudhanshu Pandey shared his views on influencers replacing traditional actors during an exclusive conversation with IANS. The ‘Anupamaa’ actor shared that, according to him, art cannot be replaced. He added…

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Kerala HC declines to interfere in Sabarimala gold theft probe; defers plea on CBI probe

Kochi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kerala High Court on Friday made it clear that it will not interfere in the ongoing investigation into the alleged gold theft linked to Sabarimala Temple, observing that a competent…

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BJP, Shiv Sena MPs criticise Oppn; assure India’s fuel stocks are adequate

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP and Shiv Sena leaders on Friday urged citizens to remain calm over concerns about energy supplies, emphasising that speculative behaviour, not actual shortages, were fueling public anxiety. Speaking to…

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Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM over Oppn sloganeering; Rijiju admonishes conduct

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated disruptions on Friday over sloganeering by the Opposition members leading to the adjournment of the House twice – first till 12 noon and then till…

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Allu Arjun expresses gratitude after Allu Cinema inauguration: Thanks Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tollywood sensation Allu Arjun expressed his gratitude after the grand inauguration of Allu Cinema in Kokapet, Hyderabad, on Thursday. Spilling his excitement on social media, AA penned a heartfelt note on…

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Mamta Kulkarni shares a glimpse of her ‘only family’

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni, on Friday morning, took to her social media account to share a glimpse of her ‘only family’. In the video shared on her social media account,…

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Bengal 2026 polls: Sensitivity-mapping to determine ECI’s decision on district-wise appointment of police observers

Kolkata, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sensitivity-mapping will determine the decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on the district-wise deployment of police observers for the forthcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, scheduled to be held…

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Imtiaz Ali’s next with Diljit Dosanjh titled ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’; First look out

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The wait is finally over, the makers of Imtiaz Ali’s next titled “Main Vaapas Aaunga” have unveiled the first look poster from the drama. The posters dropped on social media give…

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PM Modi congratulates Jose Antonio Kast on assuming Chile’s presidency, says he looks forward to working closely

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Jose Antonio Kast Rist on taking oath as the President of Chile and expressed hope of further strengthening bilateral ties between the two…

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Lisa Ray reacts to Dubai attacks, says ‘watching events unfold in our second home has been difficult’

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress and author Lisa Ray, on Friday, spoke about the emotional impact of the recent tensions and events unfolding in Dubai, further sharing a reflective note on about uncertainty, resilience and…

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Dia Mirza enjoys a fun session at the gym with her little companion

Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Dia Mirza has been on a fitness journey, uploading daily glimpses of her intense workout sessions on social media. However, during her latest workout session, the ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil…

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Dubey challenges Cong, LoP Gandhi on implementation of national projects between 1974-2014

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday challenged the Congress party and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi to present evidence of any significant implementation of…

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SC refuses to entertain plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave policy

New Delhi, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave for working women and female students across the country, observing that such a matter falls within…