Kalki Koechlin on how films like ‘Taare Zameen Par’ shape awareness

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An era ends in Congress party in Kerala as Thennala Balakrishna Pillai passes away

Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of the Congress party’s top leaders in Kerala, who was always known as the soft face in the party, Thennala Balakrishna Pillai passed away at a hospital here on Friday….

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AAP leaders will face action for scams exposed by CAG reports: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which indulged in “wrongdoings” while in power in the national capital, will surely face legal action on scams which have been exposed by the CAG report,…

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Central Asian countries stood by India after heinous Pahalgam terror attack: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday expressed his appreciation for the solidarity shown by Central Asian countries in condemning the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22….

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Sanjay Dutt misses his father Sunil Dutt deeply on his birth anniversary

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the birth anniversary of legendary actor and politician Sunil Dutt, his son Sanjay Dutt penned an emotional tribute on social media. Sharing a heartfelt message on Instagram, the actor wrote,…

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Stampede case: Cricket body files writ petition in HC challenging K’taka govt’s FIR

Bengaluru, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) filed a writ petition with the High Court on Friday, challenging the state government’s decision to file an FIR against the association’s office bearers for…

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SC allows NBE to schedule NEET-PG 2025 exam on August 3

New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Friday allowed an application filed by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) seeking permission to schedule the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-PG 2025 on August 3. A…

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Chenab and Anji bridges not just names, reflect new strength of J&K: PM Modi

Jammu, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated a slew of projects in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Chenab bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, and the Anji bridge, the country’s first…

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Diljit Dosanjh shares devotional reflections from Golden Temple on 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh took a moment to reflect on his visit to the Golden Temple. Sharing serene glimpses from the holy shrine, the artist…

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Malavika Mohanan shoots for ‘Sardar 2’ in Bangkok

Chennai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Malavika Mohanan, who plays the lead along with actor Karthi and actress Rajisha Vijayan, in director P S Mithran’s eagerly-awaited spy thriller ‘Sardar 2’, is now shooting for the film…

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Mega DSC exam begins in Andhra Pradesh for recruitment of 16,347 teachers

Amaravati, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mega DSC examination began across Andhra Pradesh on Friday to fill 16,347 teacher posts with more than 3.36 lakh candidates appearing for the examination at 154 centres. The District Selection Committee…

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RBI to raise gold loan-to-value ratio to 85 pc for small borrowers

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the central bank will raise the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio for gold loans to small borrowers of up to Rs 2.5 lakh to 85…

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Top bankers hail RBI’s big bang measures to boost financial inclusion

New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Top bankers on Friday hailed the Reserve Bank’s decision to reduce repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50 per cent and cash reserve ratio (CRR) by 100 basis points…

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No funeral prayers for terrorists on Bharat’s soil: Indian Sufi Foundation supports AIIO’s Fatwa

New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a strong and clear message against terrorism, the Indian Sufi Foundation has backed a significant ‘fatwa (order)’ issued by the All India Imam Organisation’s Chief Imam, Umer Ahmed Ilyasi,…

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Mithi River desilting scam: ED raids Dino Morea’s Mumbai villa

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) In fresh trouble for actor Dino Morea, investigators of the Enforcement Directorate on Friday searched his villa in Bandra West, Mumbai, and questioned him in connection with the Rs 65 crore…

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When backstabbed, don’t be in a hurry to make a decision, says director Selvaraghavan

Chennai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ace director and actor Selvaraghavan, who is also the elder brother of actor Dhanush, has urged people who suffer betrayals and backstabbing, not to lose hope and not make decisions in…

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Centre launches UMEED portal to register Waqf properties

New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) on Friday launched the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED) portal to digitise and streamline Waqf property registration in line with…

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Padmini Kolhapure reveals how niece Shraddha Kapoor chooses her roles with family support

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Padmini Kolhapure recently opened up about the thoughtful approach her niece, Shraddha Kapoor, takes when selecting film roles. According to Padmini, the ‘Stree’ actress doesn’t make decisions in isolation;…

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PM Modi waves Tiranga at Chenab bridge; gives befitting reply to Pahalgam plotters

Katra, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge on Friday, and patted the back of engineers and construction workers who made this unprecedented project possible. PM…

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PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat train service to Kashmir

Jammu, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the Vande Bharat train service from Katra town to Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir as hundreds of enthusiastic people greeted him. The PM…

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Docuseries ‘In Transit’ trailer showcases love, identity and life beyond the binary

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of the docuseries “In Transit”, which explores the lives of trans and non-binary individuals, unveiled the trailer and announced that the four-episodic show will be premiering on June 13…

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Centre’s wheat procurement at MSP rises to three-year high

New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government has procured 29.92 million tonnes (MT) of wheat during the 2025–26 Rabi marketing season (April–June) which represents a 13 per cent increase over the corresponding figure for the…

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Navneet Sehgal, chairman of Prasar Bharati, highlights the core USP of the ‘WAVES’ OTT platform

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prasar Bharati Board Chairman Navneet Sehgal has described WAVES as a genuinely ‘desi’ OTT platform, emphasizing its commitment to delivering clean, family-friendly content. With a focus on promoting wholesome programming that…

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Rubina Dilaik’s fashion mantra: Life is too short to wear boring clothes

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Popular television actress Rubina Dilaik has shared her fashion mantra and said that life is too short to wear boring clothes. The actress took to Instagram, where she posted a string…

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Telangana Kaleshwaram case: Eatala Rajender appears before Ghose Commission

Hyderabad, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Telangana Minister and BJP MP Eatala Rajender on Friday appeared before Justice P.C. Ghose Commission, which is probing the alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. Rajender, who had…

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Amid Rahul Gandhi’s Bihar visit, Jitan Ram Manjhi welcomes him with ‘kidnapping’ jibe

Patna, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday welcomed the day-long visit of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in “New Bihar”, however, with an “abduction” jibe. The…

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Ali Fazal adds a quirky spin to his ‘Metro In Dino’ mood with wife Richa Chadha

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ali Fazal took to social media to share a light-hearted moment with wife Richa Chadha, giving his “Metro In Dino” mood a quirky twist. Taking to his Instagram handle, the…

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CM Naidu, Pawan Kalyan thank Centre for accelerating development of South Costal Railway Zone

Amaravati, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan have thanked the NDA government at the Centre for advancing the vision of the South Coast Railway Zone….

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PM Modi inaugurates Chenab Bridge in J&K, interacts with engineers, workers

Jammu, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge, after which he visited the photo exhibition highlighting technical hardships faced during the construction of the Bridge. PM Modi interacted…

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RBI reduces inflation forecast to 3.7 pc for 2025-26

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The RBI has revised its inflation outlook for 2025-26 downwards from the earlier forecast of 4 per cent to 3.7 per cent, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday. Taking…

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Manisha Koirala: Age is not a barrier to start looking after oneself

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress and cancer crusader Manisha Koirala says she has come to a realization that “age is not a barrier to start looking after oneself” and added that she is now devoted…

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Raveena Tandon honoured by Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon was recently honoured by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in recognition of her contributions and dedication to various social and environmental causes. On the occasion of…

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4th India-Central Asia Dialogue begins in New Delhi; EAM Jaishankar receives his counterparts

New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday welcomed the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan in New Delhi for the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue, as India…

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Actor Rishab Shetty tells Rakshit Shetty: You are my biggest pillar of strength!

Chennai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Rishab Shetty, who is best known for directing and acting in the pan-Indian blockbuster, ‘Kantara’, has now penned a touching birthday greeting for his good friend actor Rakshit, saying that…

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Sunny Kaushal on his urban Punjabi rap song ‘Mid Air Freeverse’: I’ve poured my heart into it

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Sunny Kaushal has ventured into the world of music with the release of his debut urban Punjabi rap track, “Mid Air Freeverse.” The actor-turned-rapper shared that the song is especially…

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Stampede case: Bengaluru Police intensify hunt for four more accused

Bengaluru, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The police on Friday intensified their hunt for four more accused persons in connection with the stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives. Earlier, four people, including the Royal Challengers…

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RBI pegs India’s GDP growth at 6.5 pc for 2025-26

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The RBI has projected India’s GDP growth at 6.5 per cent for 2025-26, with domestic economic activity showing resilience on the back of a strong agriculture sector, industry picking up, and…

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Katra residents excited ahead of PM Modi’s visit, say it will boost tourism

Katra, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the Vande Bharat train service from Katra to Srinagar on Friday and also launch projects worth Rs 46,000. Ahead of the mega…

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Shabir Ahluwalia cycles from home to set: It’s my ritual to switch into character mode

Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Popular television actor Shabir Ahluwalia, who plays the role of Yug in the “ Ufff…Yeh Love Hai Mushkil”, cycles to the set from his home and calls it his “ritual to…

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Youth key builders of Viksit Bharat, will always give them opportunities to shine, says PM Modi

New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the youth of the country are the key builders of Viksit Bharat and the government will always give them opportunities to build…

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Tom Cruise feted with Guinness World Record for his stunt in ‘Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning’

Los Angeles, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star and four times Oscar nominee Tom Cruise’s performance in his latest film “Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning” has earned him a Guinness World Record. The actor has set…