India clocks current account surplus of $13.5 billion in Jan-March quarter

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Shane Nigam’s sports drama ‘Balti’ to hit screens on August 29

Chennai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Unni Sivalingam’s upcoming Malayalam sports action drama ‘Balti’, featuring actor Shane Nigam in the lead, have now announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on August…

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India reaffirms commitment to ‘Pact for Future’ at UN dialogue

New York, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) India reiterated its strong commitment to the Pact for the Future and its annexes, the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the Declaration on Future Generations, during the third interactive informal…

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Right reforms to spur investment, credit and GDP growth in India: HSBC

New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) At a time when global supply chains are getting rejigged, if India can do the right reforms, it could become a meaningful producer and exporter of goods, which could spur…

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ED raids former Chhattisgarh CM Baghel’s home in connection with case against son Chaitanya

Raipur, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday launched fresh raids at the premises of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel’s son Chaitanya Baghel in connection with a money laundering probe against him,…

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Freida Pinto to lead series ‘Unaccustomed Earth’

Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Freida Pinto is all set to star in streaming giant Netflix‘s upcoming series “Unaccustomed Earth,” an adaptation of the Jhumpa Lahiri short story collection. Pinto will play Parul Chaudhury in…

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PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm birthday greetings to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday, praising his efforts in enhancing India’s progress in key sectors. Taking to the social media…

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Tara Sutaria: Filming with AP Dhillon was an absolute joy, we danced our shoot away

Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global music sensation AP Dhillon has teamed up with legendary vocalist Shreya Ghoshal and Tara Sutaria for the song “Thodi Si Daaru”. The Bollywood actress said that filming with the synth-pop…

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Shabir Ahluwalia tells why he didn’t do more movies despite ‘many films’ coming his way

New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Popular television actor Shabir Ahluwalia made his film debut in 2007 with Apoorva Lakhia’s action thriller Shootout at Lokhandwala, and a year later, he appeared in Mission Istaanbul. However, he…

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Sensex, Nifty open lower as midcap and smallcap hold markets

Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down…

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Strong affirmation of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation: EAM Jaishankar on TRF designation

New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reacting to the US designating The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), External Affairs Minister Dr…

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Malaika Arora spends ‘quality time’ with son Arhaan with ‘zero complaints’ in Tuscany

Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood diva Malaika Arora is currently holidaying in Tuscany with her son Arhaan Khan and said that she has ‘zero complaints’. The 51-year-old actress took to Instagram and shared a series…

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‘India can level series, but must stay calm and back the same XI’: Mohammad Kaif

New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has backed the young Indian team to bounce back and level the ongoing Test series in England, stressing that panic after defeats could derail momentum….

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Tillotama Shome’s ‘Baksho Bondi – Shadowbox’ to open IFFM 2025

Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Acclaimed actress Tillotama Shome’s Bengali film “Baksho Bondi – Shadowbox”, which she says is a “love letter” to working women, is set to open the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM)…

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Amarnath Yatra resumes from Jammu as 7,908 leave for Kashmir

Srinagar, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) A batch of 7,908 pilgrims left for Kashmir from Jammu on Friday, a day after the Amarnath Yatra was suspended due to bad weather. Officials said over 2.52 lakh yatris have…

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Aayush says Salman Khan ‘shared a funny tip’ for making photos ‘turn out great’

Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Aayush Sharma, who started his filmmaking journey a decade ago with the blockbuster “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” thanked director Kabir Khan for being his first teacher and also revealed how his brother-in-law…

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India to commission indigenous diving support vessel INS Nistar today at Visakhapatnam

New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant milestone for India’s maritime capabilities and indigenous Defence manufacturing, the Indian Navy will commission its first indigenously-built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nistar, on Friday at the…

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Vishal Jethwa shares what he is seeking as an artiste

Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Vishal Jethwa, who has been nominated for Best Actor at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, has shared what he is seeking as an artiste. The actor has been nominated…

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Prosenjit Chatterjee says, ‘Devi Chowdhurani’ is part of India’s cultural conscience

Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bengali cinema legend Prosenjit Chatterjee, who has been getting a great response to his work in the recently released film ‘Maalik’, will be next seen in ‘Devi Chowdhurani’. The veteran actor…

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US designates TRF as terror outfit, enforcing Trump’s call for justice over Pahalgam attack

New York, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a diplomatic victory for India, the US has designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a global terrorist organisation, following up on US President Donald Trump’s demand for justice for…

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PM Modi to visit Bihar, West Bengal today, unveil development projects worth over Rs 12,000 Crore

New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar and West Bengal on Friday, where he will launch a range of developmental projects worth over Rs 12,000 crore. After giving…

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Trump diagnosed with ‘chronic venous insufficiency’

Washington, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a common and benign vein condition after experiencing swelling in his lower legs, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced. According to Leavitt,…

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Indian-origin businessman, three police chiefs charged with US visa fraud 

New York, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) An Indian-origin businessman and the police chiefs of three cities in the US have been charged with visa fraud, allegedly by exploiting a provision to help crime victims. Chandrakant “Lala”…

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Priyanka Chopra prepares to get into ‘another year around the sun’ with gratitude

Mumbai, July 17(SocialNews.XYZ): Actress Priyanka Chopra is feeling grateful and protected by universe on her 43rd birthday. Taking to her Instagram handle, Priyanka Chopra shared a heartwarming video on her birthday, showcasing her heart warming…

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Telugu states must share river water harmoniously: Chandrababu Naidu

Amaravati, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday the Telugu states must share river water harmoniously. A day after a crucial meeting with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy…

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Mukund Purohit on PM Modi’s Viksit Bharat: A vision rooted in ideas of citizens

New Delhi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) By any measure, Mukund Purohit — an Indo-Canadian entrepreneur and global trade advisor — embodies the spirit of bilateral innovation. In his conversations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Purohit says…

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Andhra Pradesh approves projects worth over Rs 39,000 crore

Amaravati, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) on Thursday approved 22 new projects with an investment of Rs 39,473 crore. The eighth meeting of SIPB, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu…

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Shooting of director Niranjan’s ‘Mr. Bhaarath’ wrapped up!

Chennai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Niranjan’s upcoming film ‘Mr Bhaarath’, featuring actor Bhaarath in the lead, have now announced that the shooting of the film had been wrapped up. For the unaware,…

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India successfully tests Prithvi-II, Agni-I ballistic missiles in Odisha’s Chandipur

New Delhi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) India, on Thursday, successfully carried out the test-firing of two of its key strategic assets — the short-range ballistic missile Prithvi-II and the ballistic missile Agni-I, the Ministry of Defence…

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Patna voter list controversy: EC, district admin reject claims in viral clip

Patna, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a categorical rebuttal to a viral video shared by YouTuber Ajit Anjum, calling it “false and misleading” amid ongoing political debate over the…

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CM Revanth Reddy urges Centre to approve semiconductor projects for Telangana

Hyderabad, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday requested Union Minister for IT and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to expeditiously give approval for semiconductor projects in Telangana. The Chief Minister also appealed to…

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UP ATS arrests key aide of Chhangur Baba in religious conversion racket

Balrampur/Lucknow, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Thursday arrested Rashid, a key associate of self-styled spiritual leader Chhangur Baba, for his alleged role in a large-scale religious…

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PM Modi to target Trinamool Congress at rally in Bengal’s Durgapur tomorrow

Kolkata, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that he will launch a scathing attack against the Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government at his public rally at the industrial township of Durgapur…

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‘I will drag you to court’, KTR to CM Revanth Reddy over drug case allegations

Hyderabad, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao on Thursday said he would drag Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for the allegations linking him to drugs case. The…

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U’khand: High-profile arrests, 71 per cent conviction rate marks CM Dhami’s anti-corruption push

Dehradun, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a sweeping campaign to cleanse Uttarakhand’s administrative machinery, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s zero-tolerance policy against corruption has yielded a series of decisive actions — both high-profile and systemic. Over…

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KCR did phone tapping, I got invitation as witness: MoS Bandi Sanjay

Hyderabad, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who has been called as a witness in the alleged phone-tapping case, said that former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR)…

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‘Out on bail, yet threatening a CM’: BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks about sending Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…

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Bihar: 89.7 pc existing electors have filed Enumeration Form under SIR

New Delhi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India said on Thursday that 89.7 per cent of the existing Bihar electors have given their Enumeration Form for inclusion in the draft Electoral Roll to…

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Sidharth Malhotra requests privacy from media after video of him getting angry on paparazzi on social media

Mumbai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, who have been blessed with a baby girl, are requesting privacy from the media, as they step forward in their journey of parenthood. On…

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Denise Richards files case of domestic violence against Aaron Phypers

Los Angeles, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actress Denise Richards is making some serious allegations against her ex-husband Aaron Phypers. In court documents, the actress, 54, requested a temporary domestic violence restraining order against Phypers, 49,…

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Tamannaah Bhatia shares she is in her ‘figuring-it-out phase’

Mumbai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Tamannaah Bhatia, who was recently seen in a special appearance in the Ajay Devgn-starrer ‘Raid 2’, is currently in her “figuring-it-out phase”. On Thursday, the actress took to her Instagram,…