Kareena Kapoor wishes mom Babita on her birthday with a special post

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Tom Hanks celebrates 37 years of union with wife Rita Wilson

Los Angeles, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood legend Tom Hanks, who was last seen in ‘Here’, is celebrating 37 years of his marriage with Rita Wilson. On Thursday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared…

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Riteish Deshmukh explains why heroes will never be remembered without a villain

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Riteish Deshmukh shared his perspective on the pivotal role of antagonists in cinema, emphasizing that the strength of a film often lies in the complexity of its villain. Speaking passionately about…

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Labour Day: Delhi CM orders 3-hour afternoon ‘heat break’ for construction workers during summer

New Delhi, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assuring safety and welfare of labourers, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday that her government has directed employers to give a three-hour ‘heat break’ to construction workers between…

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‘Can’t demoralise our forces’, SC declines PIL seeking judicial probe into Pahalgam attack

New Delhi, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea seeking the formation of a probe panel headed by a retired apex court judge to investigate the deadly April 22…

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With 400 seats, BJP would have removed reservation: Telangana CM

Hyderabad, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Thursday that if the BJP had won 400 Lok Sabha seats, “it would have scrapped reservation and changed the Constitution”. Revanth Reddy said…

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‘Deeply disgraceful’, Amit Malviya flags Bengal govt’s ad on Jagannath Cultural Complex event

Kolkata, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP’s Information Technology Cell chief and the party’s central observer for West Bengal Amit Malviya, on Thursday raised question on why the West Bengal government had officially described the Lord Jagannath…

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Oil firms slash commercial LPG, jet fuel prices

New Delhi, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Public sector oil companies on Thursday slashed the price of commercial LPG by Rs 14.50 per 19-kg cylinder while the price of jet fuel for airlines was cut by 4.4…

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It would be right if someone gives credit for Caste Census to Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, says SP’s Azmi

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) After the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the enumeration of castes in the upcoming Census, Samajwadi Party’s Maharashtra President, Abu Azmi, on Thursday,…

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Pooja Hegde: Becoming Rukku was the most fun thing I’ve ever had to do

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Pooja Hegde has talked about her character in the latest release “Retro” and said that becoming “Rukku” was the most fun thing she has ever had to do. Pooja took…

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Alia Bhatt dazzles in her special Maharashtra Day-inspired look at Waves Summit 2025

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt took to social media to flaunt her special look inspired by Maharashtra Day for the Waves Summit 2025. On Thursday, the ‘Raazi’ actress shared a glimpse of…

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Daily UPI transactions surge to 596 million in April, value touches Rs 24 lakh crore

New Delhi, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The number of daily Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in the country rose to 596 million in April, up from 590 million in March, according to National Payments Corporation of…

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WAVES 2025: Indian Institute of Creative Technology launched to empower creative, digital workforce of nation

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a colossal move to empower the creative and digital workforce of the country, the Government of India has launched the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) at the ongoing edition…

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Rakhee Gulzar opens up about returning to acting with ‘Aamar Boss,’ cites disconnect from cultural roots

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Rakhee Gulzar opened up about her decision to return to acting with the upcoming Bengali film “Aamar Boss.” She explained that the project allowed her to reconnect with the…

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NIA chief reaches Pahalgam as probe intensifies into terror attack

Srinagar, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Director General (DG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Sadanand Date, reached Pahalgam on Thursday after the agency took over the probe into the terror attack in which 26 civilians,…

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Indian stock market delivers over 3 pc returns in April; Nifty Bank leads with 6.83 pc gain

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Despite global uncertainties, the Indian stock market performed strongly in April as the Sensex rose by 3.65 per cent, while the Nifty gained 3.46 per cent during the month. Banking stocks…

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Shantanu Maheshwari: ‘Sara Zamana Gunti Veedhi’ seamlessly blends cultural elements

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Shantanu Maheshwari, who is seen grooving to the number Sara Zamana Gunti Veedhi, says the energy of the song is contagious and that it seamlessly blends cultural elements. Shantanu shared,…

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Revanth Reddy urges Centre to follow Telangana model for caste census

Hyderabad, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday urged the Centre to follow Telangana model for caste census by forming a group of ministers and experts’ committee to study the caste…

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Kareena Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore’s sweet birthday surprise for Saba Pataudi

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Saba Pataudi, the daughter of the legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore, received an outpouring of love and warm birthday wishes from her family members on her…

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Sanjeeda talks about Waheeda as ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ turns 1

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sanjeeda Shaikh recollected memories of her playing the character of Waheeda in “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” as it completed a year since its release in 2024. Sharing a string of…

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Differences in Bengal BJP after Dilip Ghosh attends CM’s Jagannath temple event

Kolkata, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Internal differences within the West Bengal unit of the BJP have aggravated further as senior party leader and former state president Dilip Ghosh on Thursday, vehemently criticised his colleagues for attacking…

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The Bhootnii Review

“The Bhootnii” Review: A Riotous Rollercoaster of Romance, Ras, and Restless Spirits — This Horror-Comedy Is a Total Blast!   Writer/Director – Sidhaant Sachdev Cast – Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, Palak Tiwari, Nickunj…

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PM Modi inaugurates WAVES 2025, hails it as global platform for creativity and connectivity

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated WAVES 2025, India’s first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit in Mumbai, and said it was a global platform for creativity and connectivity. The…

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Rakesh Roshan calls grandson Hridhaan his ‘superstar’ in heartfelt birthday post

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan took to social media to shower birthday love on his grandson Hridhaan with a heartfelt post. The veteran director lovingly referred to him as his “superstar.” The proud…

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Kit Harington recollects humiliating experience with Bella Ramsey on ‘Game of Thrones’

Los Angeles, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The ‘Game of Thrones’ star Kit Harington has opened up on his embarrassing experience on the sets of the show when he kept forgetting his lines, and was helped by…

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Vivek Agnihotri finds peace and clarity at Swami Vivekananda’s historic New York centre

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri recently visited the Vedanta Society, established by Swami Vivekananda in New York. In a heartfelt post on social media, he described the experience as one that brought…

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BJP hails ‘historic’ caste census decision, slams Oppn for ‘seeking credit’

New Delhi, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP leaders on Thursday welcomed the Central government’s landmark decision to include caste-based enumeration in the upcoming national census while firmly rejecting the Opposition’s attempts to claim credit for the…

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Mumbai clocks all-time high of 52,896 new property registrations in Jan-April: Report

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Despite geopolitical tensions and the global economic slowdown, Mumbai scaled an all-time high of 52,896 new property registrations in January-April this year, which represents an 8 per cent rise over the…

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BJP mocks CM Siddaramaiah on caste census advice to Centre

Bengaluru, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka BJP, on Thursday, criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on his caste census remarks, saying that the exercise done by the Congress-led government was a model for how not to conduct…

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Kolkata fire: Hotel owner and manager arrested; 2 victims yet to be identified

Kolkata, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kolkata Police, on Thursday, arrested the owner and the manager of the hotel at Madan Mohan Burman Street in central Kolkata, where a devastating fire claimed 15 lives. The arrested…

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Guy Ritchie, Jake Gyllenhaal team up for ‘Road House 2’

Los Angeles, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) English filmmaker Guy Ritchie is once again joining forces with actor Jake Gyllenhaal as he is set to direct the sequel to ‘Road House’. Jake Gyllenhaal will reprise his lead…

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Aditi Rao Hydari: Bibbojaan lived a life beyond the ordinary

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Aditi Rao Hydari took a trip down memory lane and reminisced about the character Bibbojaan as the series “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” clocked one since its release. Aditi took to…

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Karan Tacker wraps up Kalki Koechlin-starrer ‘Bhay’ in London

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Karan Tacker, who will be seen sharing screen space with actress Kalki Koechlin in “Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery,” has wrapped up the London schedule of the supernatural thriller. Karan…

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Vandana Pathak talks about Gujarati Cinema’s shift from laughter to meaningful storytelling

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) On Gujarat Day, veteran actress Vandana Pathak reflected on the significant evolution of Gujarati cinema. She highlighted how the industry has evolved from being largely defined by comedy to embracing richer,…

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Maharashtra remains a strong pillar of progress: PM Modi

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the 66th foundation day of Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said greetings to the people of the state which has always played a key role in the India’s…

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Sameera Reddy recalls crying at home before she went to an award show

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sameera Reddy opened up about a vulnerable moment from her early days in Bollywood, recalling how she broke down in tears before attending an award show, overwhelmed by self-doubt and…

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Heavy security deployment for May 8 ‘Meenakshi Kalyanam’ in TN’s Madurai

Chennai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Tamil Nadu Police will deploy heavy security in and around the Madurai Meenakshi Temple as the grand celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar is scheduled to take place…

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Manisha Koirala: Playing Mallikajaan in ‘Heeramandi’ was more than just acting

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the series “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” turned 1 on Thursday, actress Manisha Koirala took a trip down memory lane and recalled that playing the character of the fiery Mallikajaan was…

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Salute unsung heroes who keep Adani Group running: Gautam Adani on Labour Day

Ahmedabad, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday hailed thousands of workers, especially unsung heroes who keep the Adani Portfolio of companies running. On the occasion of Labour Day, the…

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Robert De Niro: Now I love, support Airyn as my daughter

Los Angeles, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star Robert De Niro said that he loved and supported Aaron as his son, and now he “loves and supports” daughter Airyn, who has come out as transgender. “I…

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PM Modi to inaugurate first WAVES Summit in Mumbai today

Mumbai, May 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will inaugurate the first-of-its-kind World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai. The four-day summit, with the tagline “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries”, is…