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Govt hikes excise duty on petrol, diesel as oil prices crash in global market

Sunita Ahuja claims Varun & Ranveer are inspired from Govinda’s fashion sense

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Govinda’s better half, Sunita Ahuja recently praised his fashion sense during the Bombay Times Fashion Week. Terming his fashion sense as both classy and massy, Sunita pointed out during an exclusive…

Assam CM holds meeting with Jeet Adani on rolling out Group’s Rs 50,000 crore investment plan

Guwahati, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with Adani Group Director Jeet Adani on Sunday to move ahead with the conglomerate’s Rs 50,000 crore investment plan proposed for the…

Karishma Tanna gives out summer fashion tips to beat the heat

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Karishma Tanna walked the ramp as the showstopper for designer Chhavvi Aggrawal at the Bombay Times Fashion Week. When asked to shell out some summer fashion tips, the “Scoop” actress…

Pulkit Samrat says ‘Picture abhi baaki hai’ as he completes 13 years in the industry

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) It has already been 13 years since Pulkit Samrat first appeared on screen as Bitto in the 2012 flick “Bitto Boss” and he has not looked back since. Commemorating his journey…

FDI in India’s pharma sector crosses Rs 19,134 crore during 2024-25

New Delhi, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s pharmaceuticals and medical devices sector has seen a FDI inflow to the tune of Rs 11,888 crore from April to December in the financial year ended on March 31,…

26/11: Rana’s Parkinson’s could be a ploy for feigning memory loss

New Delhi, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Given that Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator of 26/11, was reluctant to stand trial in India, his interrogators in NIA suspect that the mention of Parkinson’s and 32 other diseases…

Malaika Arora gives a sneak peek into her lovely week gone by

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ): Bollywood diva Malaika Arora offered a glimpse into her past week, sharing a heartwarming series of photos and moments on social media. Malaika’s latest post offered a personal peek into the…

‘Dhak Dhak 2’ in the work? Sanjana Sanghi spills the beans

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 2023 road adventure drama “Dhak Dhak” starring Sanjana Sanghi, Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza Rekhi, and Fatima Sana Shaikh received a lot of love from movie buffs. Now, Sanjana has finally revealed if the…

Babil Khan reveals which scene in ‘Logout’ left him completely shaken

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Babil Khan’s next, “Logout” has managed to create a lot of buzz among movie buffs. During an exclusive interaction with IANS, he revealed a fun anecdote about the project. When asked…

Varun Dhawan celebrates ‘October’ turning 7: ‘A tale that whispers through silence & stillness’

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Varun Dhawan gave one of the most memorable performances of his career in the 2018 drama, “October”. He left everyone awestruck as he brought to life the pain and confusion of…

PM Modi to launch key infrastructure projects in Haryana on Ambedkar Jayanti

New Delhi, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana on Monday to mark Ambedkar Jayanti and will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of several major development projects aimed at enhancing the…

Kareena Kapoor is daydreaming about this desi dish

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kareena Kapoor has never shied away from revealing her inner foodie. In her latest Insta post as well, Bebo shared that she has been daydreaming about Kadhi Chawal. Kareena dropped a…

BJP-AIADMK alliance will end exploitative Stalin’s regime, says Nainar Nagendran

Chennai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Newly elected BJP Tamil Nadu President Nainar Nagendran has said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would unseat the ruling DMK in the 2026 state Assembly elections. In a post on X…

Bengal Governor sends communique to Centre on Murshidabad situation

Kolkata, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose has sent a communique to the Ministry of Home Affairs giving updates on the current situation in Murshidabad, which has been on the boil…

SC to Tuesday hear suo moto case registered in wake of Allahabad HC ruling on attempt to rape

New Delhi, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Tuesday the matter where it had suo moto (on its own motion) stayed the Allahabad High Court judgment holding that grabbing breasts…

Will not accept caste census report, says Veerashaiva Mahasabha K’taka chief

Bengaluru, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The All-India Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha’s Karnataka state president, Shankar Bidari, on Sunday said the controversial caste census report, presented by the Backward Classes Commission to the Congress-led government in Karnataka, was…

Bloodshed and riots everyday: CPI(M) slams lawlessness under Mamata’s rule

New Delhi, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah on Sunday came down heavily on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging a total breakdown of law and order in the state in the wake…

5 of India’s top 10 firms add Rs 84,559 crore in market value during holiday-shortened week

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a holiday-shortened trading week, the combined market valuation of five of the top-10 valued companies in India increased by Rs 84,559.01 crore. Hindustan Unilever emerged as the biggest winner, with…

BRS alone represents identity of Telangana, says KTR

Hyderabad, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao on Sunday claimed that BRS is the only party that truly represents the soul and identity of Telangana and urged people…

Anup Jalota honored with Padma Shri Mahendra Kapoor Award at ITFS Awards 2025

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran singer Anup Jalota was recently honored with the prestigious Padma Shri Mahendra Kapoor Award at the ITFS Awards 2025. He was joined by legendary singer Sudesh Bhosle and several other…

Shiv Sena UBT, Congress will face action soon on ‘Waqf scams’, warns Sanjay Nirupam

New Delhi, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Sunday targeted both the Congress and Shiv Sena UBT for alleged financial and property wrongdoings, warning that the law would catch up with them…

Sara Ali Khan turns photographer for brother Ibrahim during their Switzerland vacation

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan is not just enjoying the snow-capped beauty of Switzerland but also playing the perfect sister as she turns photographer for her brother, Ibrahim Ali Khan. The…

Two Bengal BJP MPs write to Amit Shah seeking intervention in Murshidabad situation

Kolkata, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two BJP Lok Sabha members from West Bengal, on Sunday, wrote separate letters to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking intervention in the prevailing tension in Murshidabad district which has been…

Nushrratt Bharuccha and Soha Ali Khan open up about their deepest fears

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nushrratt Bharuccha and Soha Ali Khan, who are gearing up for the release of their upcoming horror comedy “Chhorii 2,” got candid about their deepest fears. In an exclusive conversation with…

CM Yogi slams SP, Congress for depriving Dalits of their basic rights

New Delhi, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP), accusing them of being habitual exploiters of Dalits and other marginalised…

Karan Singh Tyagi reacts to General Dyer’s great-granddaughter’s justification of Jallianwala Bagh massacre

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karan Singh Tyagi, who is all set to make his big-screen debut with ‘Kesari: Chapter 2,’ recalled being shocked and angered after watching a documentary in which General Dyer’s great-granddaughter defended…

Gold prices hit record high amid global uncertainty

New Delhi, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gold prices jumped over 6.5 per cent this week, reaching a record high of $3,237 per troy ounce. This marks the metal’s strongest weekly performance since the early days of…

11 Andhra policemen suspended for negligence while escorting former MP

Amaravati, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Eleven police officers have been suspended in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur town for their conduct while escorting former Member of Parliament and YSR Congress Party leader Gorantla Madhav, who was arrested for…

India looking to lead the global AI race, says IT Secretary S Krishnan

New Delhi, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) India is not just participating in the global artificial intelligence (AI) movement — it wants to lead it, S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY),…

India, Nepal agree on joint steps to check cross-border smuggling of gold, narcotics, fake currency

New Delhi, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and Nepal have decided to strengthen measures to check cross-border smuggling of gold, narcotics, fake currency notes and other goods such as e-cigarettes, according to a statement issued by…

Three women killed in hit-and-run accident in Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) At least three women were killed in a hit-and-run case in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district on Sunday. The accident occurred when an unidentified vehicle rammed into an auto-rickshaw on…

Neetu Kapoor reminisces about the special day she got engaged to Rishi Kapoor

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Today marks a special day in Neetu Kapoor’s heart, as she fondly remembers the day she got engaged to the love of her life, the legendary actor Rishi Kapoor. Their engagement,…

India’s semiconductor industry likely to double revenue to $108 bn by 2030: Report

New Delhi, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian semiconductor industry’s revenues are likely to double from $54 billion to $108 billion between 2025 to 2030, according to a report by financial services firm UBS. The report…

Action director Mohan Baggad recalls hilarious moment when Dilip Kumar teased Manoj Kumar

Mumbai, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran action director Mohan Baggad shared a delightful anecdote involving two late legendary icons of Indian cinema—Dilip Kumar and Manoj Kumar. In a candid recollection, action director Baggad shared a light-hearted…

Pawan Kalyan returns from Singapore with son injured in fire accident

Hyderabad, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has returned to India from Singapore along with his son Mark Shankar, who was injured in a fire accident last week. The Jana Sena…

Communal violence perpetrators in Murshidabad mainly outsiders, says Trinamool MP

Kolkata, April 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Trinamool Congress MP Khalilur Rahaman from the Jangipur constituency said on Sunday that initial findings indicate the perpetrators of communal violence in certain areas of the minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West…