Indian manufacturers to allocate 11-15 pc of investments on smart tech in 2 years: CII

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Indian share market begins New Year on flat trajectory

Mumbai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The domestic benchmark indices opened flat on Wednesday as selling was seen in auto, PSU bank, financial service, pharma and metal sectors on Nifty. At around 9:35 am, Sensex was trading…

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Man kills mother, four sisters in Lucknow hotel, arrested

Lucknow, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a shocking incident, Lucknow Police on Wednesday arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Arshad, for allegedly murdering his mother and four sisters over a family dispute. The gruesome killings took…

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Delhi’s AQI slips back to ‘poor’ levels, cold wave persists

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Delhi welcomes the New Year, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 239 at 8 a.m. on Wednesday which falls in the ‘poor’ category. A layer of fog…

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Exciting Times Ahead: Ram Pothineni’s New Comedy-Drama with P Mahesh Babu!

2025 is just around the corner, and with it comes a wave of fresh beginnings and exciting projects. One of the most anticipated ones is actor Ram Pothineni’s next venture, which promises to be a…

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FIR and Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain fame actress Khusaboo B Kamal Slams the ‘Vulgarity Over Talent’ Trend in Comedy

Comedy's golden era may be long gone, and according to actress Khushboo Kamal, it’s all thanks to the current crop of influencers and wannabe comedians who think shock value equals humor. Kamal, known for her…

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First Look: Preity Mukhundhan as Princess Nemali in Kannappa

The wait is finally over! The first look poster of Preity Mukhundhan as Princess Nemali from the much-anticipated mythological drama Kannappa has been unveiled, and it's nothing short of magical. Preity’s portrayal of Princess Nemali…

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Get Ready for Laughter and Chaos: The Pickle Factory Trailer Out Now!

The trailer for The Pickle Factory is finally here, and it's packed with all the ingredients for a hilarious, heartwarming ride! Premiering today, 31st December 2024, exclusively on the Waves OTT platform, this workplace-family series…

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Gurleen Chopra Celebrates Birthday and New Beginnings in Mumbai

Actress Gurleen Chopra celebrated her birthday in style last night, surrounded by close friends, family, and her partner Davinder Randhawa in Mumbai. But it wasn't just a birthday celebration—Gurleen had even more reason to celebrate,…

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Hulu’s Chad Powers: A Hilarious Sports Comedy Starring Glen Powell

Get ready for some laugh-out-loud moments with Hulu's upcoming sports comedy series, Chad Powers! The streaming giant has just dropped the first look teaser, and it promises an uproarious blend of sports, disguise, and classic…

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Rocking Star Yash’s Heartfelt Birthday Appeal: Prioritize Safety and Mindfulness

As his birthday approaches, Rocking Star Yash has penned a heartfelt letter to his fans, urging them to celebrate in a way that prioritizes safety, mindfulness, and positive impact. With the new year ushering in…

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Sonu Sood Visits Golden Temple Ahead of His Directorial Debut, Fateh Release

Actor Sonu Sood recently made a soulful visit to the iconic Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, seeking blessings ahead of the much-anticipated release of his directorial debut, Fateh. Sharing a heartfelt video of his visit…

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Team Thama – Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna Wishes Happy Holidays

Get ready for a thrilling and hilarious ride! Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna are all set to share the screen for the first time in the much-awaited horror-comedy Thama. The duo recently dropped a fun…

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Yo Yo Honey Singh and Shehnaaz Gill Team Up For A New Song

As the year draws to a close, fans are in for a treat with an exciting collaboration between two of the biggest stars in the entertainment industry: Yo Yo Honey Singh and Shehnaaz Gill. The…

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Mohan Alok and Harivansh Rai Bachchan: A Literary Bond Beyond Fame

As 2024 winds down, we step into a new year with a fresh tribute to the literary giants who may not have chased digital fame, but whose words resonate deeply in the heart of India….

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CM Omar Abdullah hopes 2025 is kinder to him

Srinagar, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hoped that 2025 would be kinder and easier for him than the year that went by. Taking to X, the CM said, “2024 has…

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20 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka return home (Ld)

Chennai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 20 Indian fishermen, who were released from jails in Sri Lanka, reached Chennai by flight, said officials here on Wednesday. The fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy a…

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Happy 2025: President Murmu, PM Modi extend New Year greetings

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their New Year greetings on Wednesday to the nation, hoping that 2025 brings new opportunities, success, and joy to all. President…

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China extends visa fee reduction till Dec 31, 2025

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant move to facilitate foreigners travelling to China, the Chinese Embassy in India announced the extension of reduced visa fees until December 31, 2025, the Embassy said in…

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Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices on New Year’s Eve

Islamabad, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Pakistan government has announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices, media reports confirmed. According to a notification issued late on December 31, the price of petrol has been raised…

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IDF confirms killing of Hamas Commander, the leader of Oct 7 Kibbutz Nir Oz attack

Tel Aviv, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday confirmed the killing of Hamas’ Nukhba Platoon commander, Abd al-Hadi Sabah, in a recent drone strike. As per the IDF, Sabah had led…

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Honey Singh to Diljit: Performers to look forward to in 2025

Mumbai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Punjabi music industry has reached not just national but even international levels with singers like Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla making everyone dance to their tunes. The most recent example…

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‘Reaffirm commitment to unity, social justice’: Mallikarjun Kharge extends New Year greetings to nation

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mallikarjun Kharge, on Wednesday, extended his New Year greetings to the country along with a message urging people to reaffirm their commitment to inclusive progress, unity in diversity, social justice,…

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Four workers killed in fire at Hazira steel plant in Surat

Surat, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) At least four contractual workers were killed while another was left after a fire broke out at the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s (AM/NS India) plant on Tuesday evening at Hazira industrial…

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‘Election stunt’: Muslim religious leaders slam AAP govt over Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Undeterred by the storm over the Mahila Samman Yojana, AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced yet another financial assistance scheme, this time for temple and…

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20 TN fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison arrive in Chennai

Chennai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A total of 20 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were imprisoned in Sri Lanka for more than a year, have been finally released and arrived in Chennai via a flight. The…

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Tamil Nadu in 2024: Events that made headlines

Chennai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The year 2024 brought significant events in Tamil Nadu, ranging from political developments to social issues and notable achievements. Law and order concerns The state faced criticism over a deteriorating law…

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West Bengal is heading towards financial bankruptcy: Suvendu Adhikari at Sandeshkhali

Kolkata, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday, addressed a public meeting at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal defying the last-minute…

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MP Shocker: 19-yr-old girl dragged into forest, gang-raped; six held

Bhopal, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) A 19-year-old girl was allegedly dragged into a forest and gang-raped in Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli district, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred at a village surrounded by dense forest area…

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IANS Interview: ‘Shahi Snan’ term sparks debate, Mahant Shankaranand Saraswati endorses ‘Amrit Snan’

Mahakumbh Nagar, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a conversation with IANS on Tuesday, Mahant Shankaranand Saraswati, president of Anand Akhada, shared his views on various issues, including the ‘Shahi Snan’ controversy, Sanatan Dharma, Kumbh Mela, and…

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Andhra Pradesh CM aims to launch new welfare schemes in 2025

Amaravati, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) New welfare schemes and development programmes will be launched during 2025, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday. The Chief Minister greeted all the Telugus on the occasion…

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No danger to Sanatan Dharma, strong leadership of CM Yogi and PM Modi ensures its safety: Mahant Ramratan (IANS Interview)

Mahakumbh Nagar, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) When questioned about the term ‘Shahi Snan’, Mahant Ramratan, secretary of the Shri Panchayati Akhada Niranjani, in an interview with IANS, explained that the word is outdated and has been…

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‘Shahi’ term for ‘Snan’ at Maha Kumbh goes against Sanatan tradition: Akhada Parishad chief Mahant Ravindra Puri (IANS Exclusive)

Mahakumbh Nagar, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) President of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, Mahant Ravindra Puri, in an exclusive interview with IANS on Tuesday, shared his views on several important issues, including religious, cultural, and political…

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People of Andhra Pradesh are my high command, says CM Naidu

Amaravati, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that five crore people of the state are his high command. Stating that he has no high command, the Telugu Desam…

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NIA achieves historic ‘100 pc conviction rate’ in 2024, cracks major terrorism and criminal cases

New Delhi, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has delivered an impressive 100 per cent conviction rate for 2024, marking a year of significant accomplishments in its ongoing battle against terrorism, extremism, and…

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Drew Barrymore talks about sleeping position she discovered during pregnancy

Los Angeles, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Drew Barrymore might have embraced motherhood more than a decade ago as she welcomed her two daughters but, her current go-to sleeping position is one she discovered as an…

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India’s core sector industries record 4.3 pc growth in November

New Delhi, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The output of India’s eight core sector industries rose 4.3 per cent year-on-year in November due to a robust growth in cement and steel production during the month, according to…

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NSE’s market cap increased by 21 pc to Rs 438 lakh crore in 2024

Mumbai, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The year 2024 has been a historic year for the Indian stock market as the market cap of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) increased by 21 per cent on YoY (year-on-year)…

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Year Ender: India’s gems and jewellery sector eyes $100 billion sales in 2025

Mumbai, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s gems and jewellery industry is optimistic over the year ahead after navigating market dynamics in 2024 to become stronger by the year-end, the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council…

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‘No mercy should be shown’: Kerala court sentences ‘tuition’ teacher to 111 years RI for raping school girl

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) A special fast-track court in the Kerala capital on Tuesday sentenced, to 111 years rigorous imprisonment, a state government official, who conducted tuitions, for raping a Class 11 student. Special court…

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15 hurt in clash with security forces at protest against violence in Manipur

Imphal, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than 15 people, mostly women, were injured during a clash with security forces at Uyokching in Manipur’s tribal inhabited Kangpokpi District on Tuesday when they were protesting against violence in…