India gears up for first-ever digital Census in 2027 with caste data, self-enumeration features

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Madhur Bhandarkar joins the North American Film Association Marathi Film Festival 2025

Mumbai, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has become a part of the North American Film Association (NAFA) Marathi Film Festival 2025. The festival is scheduled to take place at San Jose’s historic California Theatre…

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Indian diaspora in Maldives hails PM Modi’s landmark visit

Male, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Members of the Indian community in Male on Saturday expressed their joy at watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi closely during his two-day State visit to the Maldives. Terming it a “proud”…

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When Kajol opened up to Twinkle Khanna about aging anxiety

Mumbai, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The two ladies from Bollywood who never shy away from speaking their mind – Kajol and Twinkle Khanna have joined forces for an exciting chat show, “Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle”….

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Maoist couple surrenders in Vijayawada; major arms cache recovered

Vijaywada/Raipur, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant development in India’s on-going counter-insurgency efforts, a senior Maoist couple active in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region surrendered before Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta in Vijayawada…

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Lokesh Kanakaraj to work with Superstar Rajinikanth again?

Chennai, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ace director Lokesh Kanakaraj, whose much-awaited action entertainer ‘Coolie’ features Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, has now disclosed in an interview that Superstar Rajinikanth and he may well work in another…

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‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ actor Aditya Kumar talks about the temptation that he couldn’t resist in his new film

Mumbai, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Malayalam superstar Actor Aditya Kumar, who is known for his work in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Joram’, and ‘Dhadak’, is all set to star in the upcoming horror film ‘Chimni’. The actor…

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Tahir Raj Bhasin reveals which genre he would like to explore next

Mumbai, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin has proved his mettle as an actor with some stellar performances in noteworthy projects. However, Tahir is often seen doing serious roles. During an exclusive conversation with…

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Director S R Prabhakaran’s gripping crime thriller ‘Rekkai Mulaithen’ to hit screens in August

Chennai, July 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Well known director S R Prabhakaran upcoming crime thriller ‘Rekkai Mulaithen’, featuring actress Tanya Ravichandran in the lead, will hit screens in August this year. Sources close to the unit of…

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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Uttarakhand CM raises ex-gratia for ‘Param Vir Chakra’ awardees to Rs 1.5 crore

Dehradun, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the solemn occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday announced a significant increase in ex-gratia compensation for India’s most decorated war heroes. Soldiers awarded…

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Prithviraj Sukumaran says he lives his dream of being an army officer every time he dons uniform

Mumbai, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is receiving a lot of positive response to his recently released streaming movie ‘Sarzameen’, harbours deep respect and love for the armed forces of India, and…

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‘Not Indira is India era’: Udit Raj’s ‘Rahul Gandhi as second Ambedkar’ remark sparks row

New Delhi, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) A controversial statement by Congress leader Udit Raj, equating Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with B.R. Ambedkar, has triggered sharp reactions from across the political…

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Ankita Lokhande & Vicky Jain on the ‘Namak in their relationship during Laughter Chef 2

Mumbai, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Popular television couple, Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain, entertained the audience not just with their culinary skills but also with their comic timing during the second season of the cooking reality…

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Indian Army commemorates 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas with pride and gratitude

New Delhi, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Army marked the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas with solemn ceremonies and nationwide tributes to honour the valour of soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the…

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Piyush Goyal lauds India-UK deal as most ‘important’ one, slams UPA-era pacts

New Delhi, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday hailed the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) as a ‘game-changing’ deal that provides immense opportunities and benefits to farmers, businessmen, MSME sectors,…

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Jackie Shroff reiterates the need to insure stuntmen: ‘it is an absolute necessity’

Mumbai, July 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Jackie Shroff was seen performing some high-octane action sequences in his latest web series, “Hunter Season 2,” alongside Suniel Shetty. During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Jackie was asked if…

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Kayoze Irani shares what drew him to directorial debut ‘Sarzameen’

Mumbai, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Kayoze Irani, who has made his directorial debut with the recently released film ‘Sarzameen’, has revealed what drew him to the project. Kayoze spoke with IANS during the promotional…

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Kargil hero Nawab Wasim survived 7 bullets, fought on – now trains future football stars

Ramnagar, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Every year, as India marks Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, the nation salutes the bravery and sacrifice of its soldiers who repelled enemy forces from the icy heights of Kargil…

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Tejashwi’s remarks reflect concern over Bihar poll process: Singhvi

New Delhi, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi on Saturday said Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav’s warning of a possible Mahagathbandhan boycott of the upcoming Assembly elections reflects the latter’s…

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‘He is in heart of every Indian’: Vikram Batra’s brother pays tribute on Kargil Vijay Diwas

New Delhi, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Vishal Batra, brother of the legendary war hero Captain Vikram Batra, paid a heartfelt tribute to his brother and all the brave…

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Now, Bengal CM will brood over detention of 10 Bangladeshi infiltrators, taunts Amit Malviya

Kolkata, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid reports about the detention of 10 Bangladeshi infiltrators in Haryana on Saturday, BJP’s Information Technology Cell Chief, Amit Malviya, expressed apprehension that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will now…

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India moves with trade deals at blistering pace, US needs to act fast: Report

New Delhi, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) As India continues to sign trade deals at a blistering pace, the latest one with the UK, the much-awaited pact with the US is yet to see the light of…

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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Nation pays tribute to bravehearts of 1999 Kargil War

New Delhi, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The nation on July 26 commemorated the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, honouring the valour and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who ensured victory during the 1999 Kargil War. Defence…

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Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: Uttarakhand pays heartfelt tribute to fallen heroes across districts

Dehradun, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the solemn occasion of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the people of Uttarakhand on Saturday came together in emotional remembrance and heartfelt gratitude to honour the brave soldiers who laid…

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Great deal of enthusiasm in India to get trade pact done with US: Arvind Panagariya

New Delhi, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) There is a great deal of anticipation and enthusiasm in India to get the trade agreement done with the US which will help Indian businesses get access to a larger…

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Op Sindoor resonates with echoes of Kargil War: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid rich tributes to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the “unity and integrity” of…

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PM Modi meets members of different political parties in Maldives

Male, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with members of several political parties of the Maldives on Saturday. He noted that the participation of leaders across the political spectrum emphasises the…

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Lionsgate Unveils Second Trailer for The Long Walk, A Haunting Dystopian Thriller from Francis Lawrence and JT Mollner

Lionsgate has dropped the gripping second trailer for The Long Walk, an emotionally charged, dystopian thriller based on the first novel ever written by iconic storyteller Stephen King. Directed by The Hunger Games filmmaker Francis…

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‘Vajpayee to PM Modi, India moved from restraint to retaliation’: Gen VP Mailk (retd) on 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas (IANS Interview)

New Delhi, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the 26th anniversary of India’s victory in the Kargil War, General VP Malik (Retd), who led the Indian Army during the 1999 conflict, spoke exclusively to IANS on Saturday….

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Varun Dhawan shares ‘Border 2’ update, says Diljit has completed shooting

Mumbai, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has an update from the sets of the upcoming film ‘Border 2’. On Saturday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a BTS video from the…

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Censor Board clears Vijay Deverakonda’s ‘Kingdom’ for release

Chennai, July 26(SocialNews.XYZ) The Central Board of Film Certification has now cleared director Gowtam Tinnanuri’s explosive action entertainer, ‘Kingdom’, featuring actor Vijay Deverakonda in the lead, for release with an U/A certificate. Sithara Entertainments, one…

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Their legacy lives on, says actor Mohanlal as he pays tribute to Indian Army bravehearts on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Chennai, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal on Saturday paid tribute to the bravehearts from the Indian Armed Forces who had laid down their lives in the service of the nation on the occasion of…

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‘Rahul Gandhi always understands things too late’: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on OBC remarks row

Bhopal, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, stating that his recent apology regarding the caste census was merely…

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Kargil war heroes hail Operation Sindoor, applaud PM Modi’s defence triumphs

Prayagraj, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) As India commemorates the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, tributes are pouring in from across the nation to honour the valiant soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999…

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“I Would Like To Do Bigg Boss Once,” Says Leena Jumani as She Ventures into Vertical Format Storytelling

Television actress Leena Jumani, known for her memorable role in Kumkum Bhagya, is branching out into new territories — both in terms of format and genre. The actress is making her debut in vertical-format storytelling…

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Ruslaan Mumtaz Backs Vertical Storytelling with Tic Toc Timeout: “This Is the Next Big Thing”

Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar and Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara actor Ruslaan Mumtaz is stepping into uncharted creative territory with Tic Toc Timeout, a first-of-its-kind vertical-format drama from ALTT. While promoting the series, Ruslaan…

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India, Maldives to boost bilateral cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture

New Delhi, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and the Maldives to enhance bilateral collaboration in the fields of fisheries and aquaculture aims to promote sustainable tuna and deep-sea fisheries, strengthen…

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PM Modi meets Maldives’ former President, assures him of India’s support for capacity building

Male, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Maldives’ former President Mohamed Nasheed on Saturday and assured him of New Delhi’s support for Male through capacity building and developmental cooperation. PM…

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Gautam Rode’s ‘jaans’ Radhya, Raditya turn two-years-old

Mumbai, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television actor Gautam Rode’s twins Radhya and Raditya have turned two and he penned a heartfelt note for them. Gautam took to Instagram, where he shared a string of images from…

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Indian Embassy issues travel advisory amid clashes at Cambodia-Thailand border

Phnom Penh, July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Embassy in Cambodia on Saturday advised Indians to avoid travelling to the border areas due to the ongoing clashes between Thailand and Cambodia at the border. It has…

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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Army Chief warns terror supporters, reaffirms India’s resolve to protect sovereignty

Drass (Ladakh), July 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Marking the 26th anniversary of India’s victory in the Kargil War, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that continuing the legacy of Operation Vijay, the Indian…