Manmohan Singh Achieved The Most While Working With My Brother PM Rao: Manohar Rao (IANS Interview)- AGK News Stand

Manmohan Singh achieved the most while working with my brother PM Rao: Manohar Rao (IANS Interview)

A year after losing power, KCR family faces heat of probe agencies

Hyderabad, Dec 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two months ago a senior Minister in Telangana had predicted political fireworks before Diwali. This did not happen, prompting the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to ridicule the ruling Congress party…

Trump says he’s ‘believer in H-1B’ visas; quashes opposition to programme

New York, Dec 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) President-elect Donald Trump has declared that he is a “believer in H-1B” visas, quashing the opposition to the programme for qualified professionals to work in the US that pitted the…

Israeli PM to undergo prostate removal surgery

Jerusalem, Dec 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to undergo prostate removal surgery on Sunday, his office confirmed in a statement. The statement on Saturday noted that on Wednesday, Netanyahu underwent a…

Queer narratives are often overlooked by major studios and people at large: Filmmaker Onir

Mumbai, Dec 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Onir has long explored themes of ‘identity’ in his work, particularly LGBTQ+ issues, and complex human relationships, topics largely neglected by mainstream Hindi cinema. His latest film, ‘We Are Faheem…

28 dead as plane crash-lands at South Korean airport

Seoul, Dec 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) At least 28 passengers died after a plane carrying more than 170 people, caught fire on landing at the airport in southern South Korean city of Muan on Sunday, the emergency…

Farmers tighten security at Khanauri border after latest SC directions

Chandigarh, Dec 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Farm activists at the Khanauri border point have increased security around the protest site, fearing that the Punjab government might once again try to whisk away the fasting veteran farmer leader…

Sonam Wangchuk meets fasting farmer leader Dallewal

Chandigarh, Dec 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk visited the Khanauri border protest site and met with farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting for more than a month to support farmers’ demands….

Rescue ops on to rescue 10-year-old boy from borewell in MP’s Guna

Guna (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) A 10-year-old boy fell into a 140-foot borewell in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district on Saturday prompting the concerned authorities to immediately initiate a rescue operation, an official said. According…

Ashwini Vaishnaw slams Congress for insulting former PM Manmohan Singh over ‘ordinance tearing’ incident

New Delhi, Dec 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Railways Minister and senior BJP leader Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday, hit out at the Congress for politicising the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and said that…

Diljit Dosanjh reaches land of Brahmaputra for his next show

Mumbai, Dec 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh has landed in Guwahati for his show in the city on Sunday. The actor-singer was clicked as fans swarmed to see a glimpse of their favourite artist….

Mahakumbh 2025: Yogi Adityanath extends invitations to prominent leaders

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday met prominent leaders in the national capital to invite them to the grand Mahakumbh 2025, set to take place in Prayagraj, an…

Major reshuffle in Bihar Police; 62 IPS officers transferred

Patna, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major reshuffle in the Bihar Police department, a total of 62 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers have been transferred and re-posted to various positions, an official said on Saturday….

Maharashtra: Ujjwal Nikam to represent Kalyan minor girl rape-murder case in court

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced strict and swift action in the gruesome crime involving a 13-year-old girl in Kalyan, saying that senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam will represent the…

Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Ltd rebranded as Navbharat Mega Developers Private Ltd

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Ltd (DRPPL) has rebranded itself as Navbharat Mega Developers Private Ltd (NMDPL) — matching with the company’s promise of building a modern, inclusive and vibrant community, it…

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan’s Aliyev for ‘tragic’ plane crash

Moscow, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday offered his apologies to his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev that the incident with the AZAL airliner occurred in Russia’s airspace and conveyed his condolences to…

Imtiaz Ali pays a visit to his school in Patna

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who is known for ‘Rockstar’, ‘Jab We Met’, ‘Tamasha’, ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ and others, visited his alma mater. On Saturday, the filmmaker took to his Instagram, and shared…

SC pulls up Punjab govt over non-hospitalisation of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a special sitting on Saturday, the Supreme Court pulled up the Punjab government over its failure to hospitalise farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast unto…

PM Modi meets World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, calls him ‘India’s pride’

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the newly-crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, during which he also held an interaction with the 18-year-old Chennai resident, who scripted history earlier…

‘The Pickle Factory’ starring Tanya Maniktala to drop on OTT on December 31

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Tanya Maniktala, who was last seen in ‘Kill’, will be seen in the upcoming OTT series ‘The Pickle Factory’. The series is a delightful new workplace-family dramedy. The first season…

Centre committed for Dr. Manmohan Singh’s memorial: BJP leader

Chandigarh, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government is committed to setting up a memorial for former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Punjab unit BJP General Secretary Anil Sarin said here on Saturday….

Zeenat Aman signs off for the year on an inspiring note

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has bid farewell to 2024 with an inspiring and uplifting message. The actress shared a glimpse of her peaceful moments in the city’s cool weather, offering fans…

Denis Villeneuve explains why he banned phones and social media on ‘Dune’ sets

Los Angeles, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The sets of ‘Dune’ were not meant for social media after strict orders were issued by the film’s director Denis Villeneuve. The filmmaker, 57, explained why cast and crew on…

Adani Enterprises Ltd’s share has potential upside of 57.8 pc in 24 months: Ventura Securities

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leading brokerage Ventura Securities Ltd has set a bullish target of Rs 3,801 for Adani Enterprises Ltd’s (AEL) stock, which is a potential upside of 57.8 per cent over the next…

Parineeti Chopra is enjoying her vacations by staying in Razaai

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Parineeti Chopra recently took to social media to share how she’s unwinding in the chilly weather. On Saturday, the ‘Kesari’ actress, who is currently in New Delhi, posted a video…

Rajasthan: Bhajan Lal Sharma govt annuls 9 districts, 3 divisions formed in Gehlot regime

Jaipur, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Rajasthan government on Saturday annulled the creation of nine districts and three divisions formed in the state during the previous Ashok Gehlot administration. This decision was finalised…

Congress didn’t even call condolence meet after baba’s demise: Sharmistha Mukherjee (IANS Interview)

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sharmistha Mukherjee, the daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee criticised the Congress party for not holding even a formal condolence meeting after her father’s demise in 2020. She also called…

Salman Khan promises stellar action extravaganza with ‘Sikandar’ teaser

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The teaser of the upcoming Salman Khan-starrer ‘Sikandar’ was unveiled on Saturday. It sets the tone for a quintessential Salman Khan film as the Bollywood superstar packs a punch. The teaser…

Staying single in life can have economic, medical disadvantages: Study

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) People who prefer to stay single all their life could be at a disadvantage both economically and medically than those who are married or in a long-term relationship, finds a…

Manmohan Singh achieved the most while working with my brother PM Rao: Manohar Rao (IANS Interview)

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) P.V. Manohar Rao, the younger brother of former Prime Minister late P.V. Narasimha Rao on Saturday heaped praise on ex-PM Manmohan Singh and said that the latter teamed up well…

Varun Dhawan jets off with wife Natasha, daughter to ring in New Year

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) It seems like Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has already moved on from the lukewarm response to his recent theatrical release ‘Baby John’. The actor is all set to ring in the…

‘Baida’ to release in cinemas in early 2025

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The upcoming film ‘Baida’ has booked its release. The film is set to release in the theatres in early 2025. The supernatural thriller is set in the backdrop of India’s Hindi…

Rakul Preet shares a peek into her London vacay with hubby Jackky Bhagnani

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rakul Preet Singh recently shared a glimpse of her enchanting vacation in London with her husband, actor Jackky Bhagnani. On Saturday, Rakul took to Instagram to offer her followers a…

Amitabh Bachchan recalls being badly treated by security

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Amitabh Bachchan recently shared an amusing yet humbling incident from his life, recalling a time when he was denied entry to an event, despite being the star performer. On his…

Multiple explosions rock Kabul as Pak-Afghan border clashes intensify

Kabul, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Afghanistan’s capital Kabul has become the epicentre of multiple explosions during the last 24 hours as border clashes between Pakistan and Afghan forces intensify. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, an explosion…

Non-Gandhi leaders never got respect in Congress party: Sudhanshu Trivedi (IANS Interview)

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP National Spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Saturday slammed the Congress party over Dr Manmohan Singh memorial row and said that their leaders ‘from outside the family’…

Manoj Bajpayee wraps up filming of ‘The Family Man’

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) National Award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee has wrapped up the shooting for the 3rd season of the superhit streaming show ‘The Family Man’. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section…

Katrina Kaif takes sub zero ocean dip with Vicky Kaushal

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Katrina Kaif recently shared heartwarming moments with her husband, Vicky Kaushal, during their vacation. In one of the photos, Katrina is seen wrapping her arms around Vicky in a loving…

Delhi LG directs police to probe Sandeep Dikshit’s surveillance allegations, seeks report in three days

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has directed the city’s police commissioner to investigate surveillance allegations made by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit and submit a comprehensive report within three days….

FIIs remain net investors in India this year amid robust economy, resilient market

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Despite stock market volatility amid geo-political uncertainties, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net investors in India so far this year, as the country’s economy showed tremendous resilience, market watchers said on…

Raviraa Bhardwaj praises Sharib Hashmi for creating comfortable set environment

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Raviraa Bhardwaj recently expressed her admiration for actor Sharib Hashmi, best known for his role in Family Man, highlighting his ability to create a comfortable environment on set. Speaking about…