J&K LG visits homes of 4 policemen martyred in Kathua anti-terrorist op

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Did we commit mistake by letting you go last time, SC faults Telangana CM again

New Delhi/Hyderabad, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court once again faulted Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for his statement made in the state legislative Assembly ruling out by-elections and wondered if it made a…

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Waqf Bill debate: J.P. Nadda in RS slams Congress for ‘exploiting’ land (Lead)

New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of the Rajya Sabha and Union Minister J.P. Nadda came down heavily on the Congress for its handling of the Waqf Act, accusing the grand old party of enacting…

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Sara Ali Khan seeks blessings at the Chandramauleshwara Temple

Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sara Ali Khan has never shied away from embracing her spiritual side. As part of her religious journey, the diva offered prayers at the Chandramauleshwara Temple in  Unkal, Karnataka. The…

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Sri Lanka to refer India as ‘Bharat’ on plaques during PM Modi’s visit: Report

Colombo, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Marking a significant milestone in historic relations, Sri Lanka will refer to India as the ‘Republic of Bharat’ on commemorative plaques that will be unveiled during the visit of Prime Minister…

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Supreme Court refuses to relax crackers-ban in Delhi-NCR

New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to relax its order imposing a complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR). Noting that air pollution levels had remained…

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Historic moment vs black day: Waqf Bill evokes mixed reactions from Parliamentarians

New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the Waqf (Amendment) Bill awaits the Rajya Sabha Test after easy sailing through the Lok Sabha, several Parliamentarians elicited their views on the contentious bill. The ruling party MPs…

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Zeenat Aman reveals she had a blast shooting ‘Samunder Mein Naha Ke’ with Amitabh

Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Who among us has not heard the ‘Samunder Mein Naha Ke’ track from Amitabh Bachchan and Zeenat Aman starrer ‘Pukar’. Sharing the sizzling number on her official IG, Zeenat Aman talked…

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‘Tainted beyond resolution’: SC upholds cancellation of over 25K appointments made in Bengal schools in 2016 (Lead)

New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Calcutta High Court’s order cancelling 25,753 appointments in teaching and non-teaching posts made by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) in 2016….

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Here are the top 5 contestants of ‘Celebrity MasterChef’

Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sony Entertainment Television’s reality show ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ has reached its climax. The Top 5 celebrity contestants are here to turn up the heat in the kitchen, each one determined to claim…

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Ajith gives tips to son Aadvik on racing in Go Kart circuit in Chennai

Chennai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ajith Kumar, who is back in Chennai after having participated in intense and gruelling car races in Dubai and Europe, has now been spotted giving tips to his son Aadvik…

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5,970 govt properties including lakes declared as Waqf assets over the decades: J.P. Nadda

New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Highlighting transparency and accountability as corner stones of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Leader of Rajya Sabha and Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday said that over the decades, 5,970…

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Kalyan Ram, Vijayashanthi, Pradeep Chilukuri, Ashoka Creations, NTR Arts’ Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi Releasing World wide On April 18th

Nandamuri Kalyan Ram’s much-awaited film Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi, directed by Pradeep Chilukuri and produced by Ashok Vardhan Muppa and Sunil Balusu under the banners of Ashoka Creations and NTR Arts, is already making waves with…

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Ektaa says ‘You continue to win hearts’ as she wishes Vikrant Massey on his birthday

Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television and film producer, Ektaa Kapoor said ‘You continue to win hearts’ as she wished Vikrant Massey on his 38th birthday. Turning back the clock, Ektaa shared a video montage from…

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Andhra CM invites OpenAI CEO Altman to Amaravati to discuss future of AI

Amaravati, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday extended an invitation to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to visit Amaravati and explore the state’s vision for AI-driven advancements. The invitation came…

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Ananya Panday Discusses Her Role as a Lawyer in Kesari 2 and the History She Learned Along the Way

At the trailer launch of Kesari 2 in New Delhi on Thursday, Ananya Panday revealed her unique approach to portraying her character in the film.   Ananya began by acknowledging that many of the characters…

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R. Madhavan Discusses Why the Purpose of a Film Matters More Than the Role

At the trailer launch of Kesari Chapter 2 in New Delhi on Thursday, actor R. Madhavan discussed his portrayal of Neville McKinley, a British lawyer, in the upcoming film. He emphasized that his primary focus…

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Ben Affleck claims The Accountant character ‘never left him’

Los Angeles, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actor Ben Affleck is still dealing with his ‘The Accountant 2’ character Christian Wolff somewhere, as the actor has claimed that the character “never left” him. The 52-year-old star,…

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First single Kalyana Kalavaram from Vikram Prabhu’s ‘Love Marriage’ released

Chennai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Shanmuga Priyan’s upcoming romantic comedy ‘Love Marriage’, featuring actors Vikram Prabhu and Sushmitha Bhat in the lead, on Thursday released ‘Kalyana Kalavaram’, the first single from the…

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Chitrangada Singh reveals one acting tip given by Shabana Azmi

Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Chitrangada Singh, who has been getting a lot of positive response to her work in the recently released streaming series ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’, has shared the one acting tip…

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Elevating relations to Strategic Partnership, India and Thailand sign agreements in key sectors

Bangkok, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and Thailand on Thursday agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during extensive discussions held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the Government…

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“I Want to Make Kesari 3 and Kesari 4 to Showcase the Forgotten Heroes of India”, Akshay Kumar

At the trailer launch of his upcoming film Kesari 2 in New Delhi, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar shared heartfelt insights about the film, revealing why it is so personal to him. The actor spoke about…

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US tariffs give India a definitive edge over China in key sectors

New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US will undoubtedly hit all countries but Indian exporters may emerge stronger as rivals, mainly, China faces steeper duties as high as 65 per…

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Thailand releases special stamp based on Ramayan mural paintings during PM Modi’s visit

Bangkok, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Thailand on Thursday released a special stamp based on Ramayan mural paintings from the 18th century during the first day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the country. “I…

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Startup Mahakumbh kicks off in Delhi, over 3,000 start-ups and 1,000 investors from 50 countries onboard

New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The second edition of the three-day Startup Mahakumbh 2025 officially kicked off at Bharat Mandapam here on Thursday, with the event standing as the largest gathering in India’s startup ecosystem,…

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Shoojit Sircar calls pressure cooker one of greatest inventions

Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who recently directed ‘I Want to Talk’, has shared that he is obsessed with pressure cookers. The director has said that he is very fascinated with the science…

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XG captivates 40,000 fans during the China leg of the world tour

Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Japanese girl group XG is currently in the midst of their first world tour ‘The first HOWL’. During the tour, they will be covering 35 cities and regions worldwide, with 47 performances. Moreover,…

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Telangana HC extends stay on tree felling near HCU till April 7

Hyderabad, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Telangana High Court on Thursday extended its order to halt tree felling on 400 acres in Kancha Gachibowli near Hyderabad Central University (HCU) to April 7. The High Court resumed…

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Jackky Bhagnani believes ‘Hindi cinema will bounce back’

Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor and producer Jackky Bhagnani believes that “Hindi cinema has always bounced back thanks to its innate resilience”. Having observed the ebb and flow of box office returns and the industry’s…

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Kareena Kapoor Talks About Self-Belief, Comfort Food, and Staying Active at Rujuta Diwekar’s Book Launch

At the recent launch of Rujuta Diwekar's book in Mumbai, actress Kareena Kapoor shared her candid thoughts on self-acceptance, food, fitness, and overall well-being. Speaking openly about how she has maintained a positive relationship with…

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K’taka: Sri Ram Sena to give ‘trishul deeksha’ to 1,000 women for self defence

Hubballi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Right-wing organisation Sri Ram Sena will give ‘Trishul Deeksha’ to 1,000 Hindu women, training them in self-defence on the death anniversary of college student Neha Hiremath, who was killed by her…

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PM Modi presented with 80-volume World Tipiṭaka phonetic recitation by Thai counterpart

Bangkok, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a special gesture that spotlights the shared civilizational bonds underpinned by cultural, linguistic, and religious ties between India and Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with the holy scriptures…

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Govt vs Oppn in Rajya Sabha as fiery exchanges over Waqf Bill continues

New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is facing a crucial Rajya Sabha test on Thursday, a day after sailing through the Lok Sabha following a marathon 12-hour debate. Minister of Minority Affairs…

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Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner slam Kim Kardashian over her parenting double standards

Los Angeles, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reality star Khloe Kardashian has pointed out her sister Kim Kardashian’s parenting double standards. On this week’s episode of ‘The Kardashians’, Khloe, Kim Kardashian and their mom Kris Jenner go…

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Resilient economy: India’s GDP to see marginal 0.1 pc impact due to US tariffs

New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) on Thursday said that owing to India’s price competitiveness and supportive government policies, it expects GDP to see only a marginal 0.1…

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Guru Randhawa summarises his musical evolution through ‘Without Prejudice’

Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The celebrated music sensation Guru Randhawa, recently unveiled his first independent album, ‘Without Prejudice’. He bridged the gap between traditional roots and global music by collaborating with Warner Music India. Shedding…

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Stock market ends lower as investors take cautious approach on US tariffs

Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian stock market closed lower on Thursday as investors remained cautious following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs. The new tariff structure includes a 10 per cent tax…

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Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ is on the right track, say makers

Chennai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Trashing baseless rumours doing the rounds online, the makers of director Srikanth Odela’s eagerly awaited action thriller, ‘The Paradise’, featuring Natural star Nani in the lead, have now made it clear…

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SC verdict on WBSSC jobs: Ineligible candidates have to return Rs 11 lakh to Rs 26 lakh

Kolkata, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the Supreme Court, on Thursday, made it clear that the ineligible candidates in the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) panel for 2016 who secured appointments against payment of money…

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No non-Muslim can interfere in Waqf Board: Kiren Rijiju (Ld)

New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday dismissed allegations that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, would harm Muslim interests. He asserted that non-Muslims cannot interfere in the Waqf Board’s…

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India’s GDP growth projected at 6.7 pc for FY26, cyclical recovery expected

New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s economy is set to grow at 6.7 per cent in FY26, driven by a cyclical recovery and steady market performance, a new report said on Thursday. Cyclical recovery refers…