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Maldives President watches in awe as Male reverberates with ‘Modi-Modi’ chants

Three flights land safely at Hyderabad airport after bomb threats

Hyderabad, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bomb threats to three flights, including two international flights, sent authorities at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) into a tizzy. All three flights landed safely on Sunday night, officials at…

Padayappa Roars Back: Thalaivar’s Timeless Swagger Gets a 4K Glow-Up

Soundarya Rajinikanth has officially pressed the nostalgia button—and not gently. She dropped a video online celebrating her father’s colossal 50 years in Tamil cinema, and let’s just say the internet collectively straightened its sunglasses. Her…

Jackie Shroff Sends Retro-Laced Birthday Love to Sharmila Tagore

Jackie Shroff decided to sprinkle some vintage stardust on social media today, posting a heartfelt video montage to wish the legendary Sharmila Tagore a very happy birthday. With his signature warmth, he simply captioned it,…

Dreaded Maoist Ramdher Majji carrying Rs 1 crore bounty, 11 other ultras surrender in Chhattisgarh

Raipur/Khairaghar, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major breakthrough for security forces, 12 Naxalites, including the dreaded CCM Ramdher Majji, surrendered before police authorities in Chhattisgarh’s Khairagarh Chhuikhadan Gandai district. The surrender took place at Bakarkatta…

Prajakta Koli on from being a creator to actress: Letting go was easier than I thought

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Popular content creator-turned-actress Prajakta Koli has shared her experience of moving from creating her own content to working under directors, calling the transition surprisingly smoother than she expected. Asked how difficult…

Major schedule of Kiran Abbavaram, Sri Gouri Priya’s ‘Chennai Love Story’ wrapped up

Chennai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Kiran Abbavaram, who plays the lead in director Ravi Namburii’s eagerly awaited Telugu romantic entertainer ‘Chennai Love Story’, on Monday announced that the unit of the film had wrapped up…

Kerala court acquits actor Dileep in 2017 actress abduction case

Ernakulam (Kerala), Dec 8 ( IANS) In a dramatic conclusion to one of Kerala’s most sensational criminal trials, Malyalam actor Dileep was on Monday acquitted by the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court in the 2017 actress…

Manoj Pahwa says ‘TV shows became like a factory’, calls his time as ‘golden period’

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Known for doing television shows such as “Office Office”, “Bol Baby Bol” and “Just Mohabbat” to name a few, acclaimed actor Manoj Pahwa has reflected on why television shows from the…

Arjun Rampal is overjoyed with the incredible ‘love, support & acceptance’ for ‘Dhurandhar’

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Arjun Rampal is unable to contain his excitement after seeing all the love, support and acceptance pouring in for his recent release “Dhurandhar”. Dropping a few BTS photos from the…

Kapil Sharma shares how Hira Warina supported him while filming a romantic track in ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-comedian Kapil Sharma has opened up about his experience shooting a romantic song with co-star Hira Warina in “Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2.” He revealed how she played a key role…

Goa nightclub fire: Police issue lookout notice against absconding owners

New Delhi, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Goa Police on Monday issued a lookout notice against absconding nightclub owners, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra of ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’. According to officials, both the accused reportedly left Goa…

Janhvi Kapoor on Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘The Girlfriend’: Mandatory watch

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has heaped praise on actress Rashmika Mandanna’s latest release “The Girlfriend” calling it a “mandatory watch”. Janhvi took to Instagram, where she shared a story featuring a…

Malayalam actor Dileep reaches court ahead of verdict in 2017 actress abduction case

Ernakulam, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) An hour before the much-awaited verdict in the sensational 2017 actress abduction and sexual assault case, actor Dileep, the eighth accused, reached the court in Ernakulam, Kerala, on Monday morning amid…

Anupama Parameswaran’s ‘Lockdown’ to now release on December 12

Chennai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ)The makers of director A R Jeeva’s gripping drama, ‘Lockdown’, featuring actress Anupama Parameswaran in the lead, on Monday announced that their film would now hit screens worldwide on December 12 this…

Sunny Deol says ‘Papa is always with me’ as he remembers Dharmendra on his birthday

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sunny Deol expressed his love for his recently deceased father, Dharmendra, who would have turned 90 on December 8. Saying that his dad will continue to be with him, Sunny wrote…

‘Congress has shown its true colours’: Dilip Jaiswal on ‘Vande Mataram’ discussion in LS

New Delhi, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Parliament will hold a special discussion on Monday to mark the 150th anniversary of the patriotic song ‘Vande Mataram’, Bihar Minister and party’s state President Dilip Jaiswal said the…

Genelia Deshmukh’s Monday reminder: You can handle whatever the week throws at you

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Genelia Deshmukh turned motivator on Monday morning as she posted a brief note reminding everyone that the week ahead is manageable, no matter what it holds. Genelia took to…

Subhash Ghai wishes Happy Birthday to Dharmendra, ‘Our He-Man screen star for 60 years’

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai penned a warm birthday wish for Dharmendra, the ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR HE-MAN SCREEN STAR FOR 60 years…DHARMENDRA,” the ‘Taal’ maker wrote on his Instagram…

Saiyami Kher on wrapping up ‘Haiwaan’ at her alma mater: Felt like coming back home

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Saiyami Kher wrapped up the shoot for “Haiwaan” at a Mumbai college that is also her alma mater, saying the film brought her back to where it all began. Sharing…

Ayesha Raza, says reels have changed how we watch stories

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Ayesha Raza Mishra has shared her candid take on why 1990s shows enjoyed lasting recall value and why today’s content struggle to hold attention, pointing to the impact of constant…

Abhay Deol recalls a fond memory with uncle Dharmendra on his birthday

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of Bollywood’s most legendary actors, Dharmendra, would have turned 90 years old on Monday. Marking the special day, his nephew, and actor, Abhay Deol, recalled a fond memory with his…

Delhi continues to struggle with toxic air as AQI remains poor

New Delhi, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Air quality in Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR) continued to remain in the very poor range on Monday morning, extending the ongoing phase of hazardous pollution already…

Jackie Shroff pays tribute to Dharmendra on 90th birth anniversary

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of Dharmendra’s 90th birth anniversary on Monday, actor Jackie Shroff, who worked with the late star in films such as “Return of Jewel Thief”, Mard “Ki Zabaan” and…

Armaan Malik pens note for brother Amaal: Onwards and upwards, no looking back

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer Armaan Malik shared an emotional message for his brother Amaal Mallik, praising his grit and honesty through a challenging journey in the recently concluded “Bigg Boss 19” Armaan took to…

PM Modi hails DD’s ‘Suprabhatam’ as inspiring blend of culture, positivity

New Delhi, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised Doordarshan’s morning programme ‘Suprabhatam’, calling it a refreshing and inspiring way to begin the day. In a post on X, the Prime Minister…

ECI considering appointing micro observers for second stage of SIR in Bengal

Kolkata, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) is considering appointing micro observers for the second stage of the three-level Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal, which will start after the publication…

Gaurav Khanna’s team celebrates ‘Bigg Boss 19’ victory: The trophy is home

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) After a gruelling three-month-long journey on “Bigg Boss 19”, popular television actor Gaurav Khanna lifted the winner’s trophy, a moment his team described as an emotional culmination of “every high, every…

Kritika Kamra: Women on screen are often boxed into stereotypes

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Kritika Kamra, who will be seen in Anusha Rizvi’s “The Great Shamshuddin Family”, says being at the centre of a story written by a woman, is a privilege she deeply…

Karan Johar opens up about his travel anxiety says, ‘hope it resonates’

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Karan Johar used social media to share his struggle with travel anxiety. On the risk of getting trolled, KJo opened up about what might be considered a champagne problem by…

IndiGo flights may continue to experience delays: Delhi Airport

New Delhi, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Airport on Monday issued a passenger advisory stating that IndiGo flights may continue to face delays. In a post on social media platform X, the airport said, “IndiGo flights…

Indian American Sunny Reddy elected Michigan GOP Co-Chair

Washington, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian American entrepreneur and community leader Sunny Reddy was unanimously elected Co-Chair of the Michigan Republican Party, marking a breakthrough moment for the Indian diaspora in one of America’s most competitive…

Esha Deol promises to continue father Dharmendra’s legacy with ‘pride & respect’ in a heartfelt post

Mumbai, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Legendary actor Dharmendra would have turned 90 years old on Monday. Remembering him on his special day, his daughter, actress Esha Deol, penned a heartfelt note, reflecting on their strong bond….

India hosts UNESCO intangible cultural heritage meet at Red Fort from today

New Delhi, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Aiming to project India’s soft power, the Union Ministry of Culture (MoC) will host the six-day 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage…

NDAA 2026 sharpens US hard line on China, expands major Taiwan push

Washington, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 2026 US defence bill intensifies Washington’s pushback against China, tightening restrictions on Chinese military-linked companies and expanding political, economic, and military support for Taiwan. Congressional leaders on Sunday released the…

India’s outreach to Russia driven by China threat, says analyst

Washington, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s engagement with Russia during last week’s PM Modi-Putin summit is rooted not in anti-Western sentiment but in a strategic calculus shaped by China’s assertiveness, according to a leading technology entrepreneur…

Trump flags antitrust risks in Netflix–Warner mega-merger

Washington, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Donald Trump raised the possibility of antitrust hurdles for Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros., warning that the streaming giant’s already dominant scale “could be a problem.” The comments…

US Congress unveils compromise fiscal 2026 defense bill

Washington, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congressional leaders released the compromise version of the fiscal 2026 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), setting the stage for a vote this week on the annual legislation that has become a…

NDAA names India key partner in US nuclear, Indo-Pacific plans

Washington, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The latest US defence authorisation bill assigns India a key role in Washington’s Indo-Pacific and nuclear strategies, directing sustained consultations on India’s nuclear liability rules and placing New Delhi among a…

Declassified CIA memo tied oil crash to India–Pakistan balance

Washington, Dec 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) A newly declassified Central Intelligence Agency memorandum from March 1983 shows the Reagan administration’s spymasters believed a sharp fall in world oil prices could reshape the strategic balance in South Asia,…

IMF prioritizes Sri Lanka’s emergency financing request as US deploys C-130Js for cyclone relief

Washington, Dec 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Monetary Fund said its immediate focus is Sri Lanka’s request for emergency financing, even as the United States deployed Air Force C-130J aircraft and an expert airlift team to…