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GST meet: Ready-to-eat popcorn to become costly, tax up on used car sales by businesses

New Delhi/Jaisalmer, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ready-to-eat popcorn is set to attract varying GST rates based on its preparation and packaging, it was decided in the 55th GST Council meeting on Saturday. For popcorn (mixed with…

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Jan Aushadhi Kendras in MP’s Shivpuri bring relief to residents with affordable medicines

Shivpuri, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Residents of Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh have been able to reduce their medical expenses through the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), thanks to a flagship initiative of the central…

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Detailed report on insurance premiums to be presented in next GST Council meet: Samrat Chaudhary

Jaisalmer/New Delhi, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Group of Ministers (GoM) has prepared a detailed report on GST decisions regarding various insurances, and exemption on the premium paid for the policies will be reviewed in the…

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Farah Khan, the new ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ host love to explore new cuisines

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Choreographer-director Farah Khan, who runs a successful YouTube channel producing majorly food content, has come onboard as the host of the cooking based reality show ‘Celebrity MasterChef’. Farah shared that she…

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Indian diaspora, 101-year-old former IFS officer greet PM Modi on arrival in Kuwait

Kuwait City, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian community gave a rousing reception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived at his hotel in Kuwait City on Saturday afternoon, shortly after he touched down in…

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When Ameen Sayani explained the reason behind ‘punch style’ used by old school RJs

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ameen Sayani, the iconic radio personality, had once revealed how the “punch style” of rendering the voice on radio became a norm. An old video of the late radio legend has…

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Maha’s ailing public health infra, manpower shortage comes under fire in CAG report

Nagpur, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in its report has made scathing observations on Maharashtra’s public health infrastructure, saying that it was overburdened due to shortage of health care…

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PM Modi has all the ingredients to become global peacemaker: Erik Solheim

New Delhi, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has all the ingredients to become a global peacemaker with the right kind of foreign policy in place which does not meddle in other countries’ affairs…

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Aamir Khan, Nana Patekar shoot for a podcast, are podcasts drifting towards over-saturation?

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Podcasts seem to be the flavour of the season as Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Nana Patekar were spotted in the Juhu area of Mumbai while they were shooting for a…

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BRS MLAs will resign if Congress proves 24-hour power claim: KTR

Hyderabad, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K. T. Rama Rao on Saturday told the Telangana State Assembly that all BRS MLAs will resign if the Congress government proves that it is…

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BJP welcomes reports of LG’s sanction to prosecute Kejriwal in liquor policy case

New Delhi, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The BJP on Saturday welcomed reports suggesting that Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena has approved the prosecution of AAP convener and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with…

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US DoJ indictment of Adani ‘complete American overreach,’ harmful for green revolution: Erik Solheim (IANS Interview)

New Delhi, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The US Department of Justice (DoJ) indictment of Adani Group officials is nothing but a “complete American overreach,” and the conglomerate will come back stronger once this is over, Erik…

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PM Modi arrives in Kuwait on a historic visit

Kuwait City, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday afternoon arrived in Kuwait, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the Gulf nation in 43 years. The PM received a grand welcome…

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For Sonu Nigam, Mohammed Rafi is more of a God than a Guru

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Playback singer Sonu Nigam, who is set to perform the tribute ‘Sau Saal Pehle’ with a 50-member orchestra for the legendary singer Mohammed Rafi, has said that he always treated the…

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55th GST Council defers rate cut decision on health insurance premiums

New Delhi/Jaisalmer, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Saturday deferred the decision on rate cuts on life and health insurance premiums, as some more technicalities need to be ironed out….

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ISKCON condemns attacks on Hindu temples in B’desh, raises concerns for minority safety

Kolkata, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vice President and Spokesperson of Kolkata ISKCON, Radharaman Das, has strongly condemned the recent attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh and expressed grave concerns for the safety of minority communities in…

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What’s Happening at the Mega Compound? Chiranjeevi’s Manager GK and PRO Bobby Exit Together

In a surprising turn of events, two key figures from the Mega compound, personal manager GK and PRO Bobby, have reportedly stepped down from their roles. The development has left many in the Telugu film…

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Diljit Dosanjh finds the solution to the advisory against calling children on his concert stage

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who has been riding on the wave of success, has reacted to the government’s advisory against calling children on stage. On Saturday, the singer-actor took to his…

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PM Modi wins hearts by agreeing to meet ex-IFS officer in Kuwait

New Delhi, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Known for his popularity among the Indian diaspora, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday won hearts on social media by promising to meet a Kuwait-based retired Indian Foreign Service (IFS)…

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Parineeti Chopra celebrates ‘Christmas on set’

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Parineeti Chopra shared a glimpse of the celebration of Christmas on the sets of her upcoming film. Parineeti took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a handful of pictures…

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No one is upset in Shiv Sena, will work together like a family: Shinde

Nagpur, Dec 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday clarified that Shiv Sena is like a family and no one in the party is unhappy or upset over not getting the ministerial…

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Soha Ali Khan reflects on Taimur and Inaaya’s journey as siblings on his birthday

Mumbai, Dec 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) On Taimur Ali Khan’s eighth birthday today, his aunt Soha Ali Khan shared a heartwarming video featuring the birthday boy and her daughter, Inaaya. On Friday, Soha posted an adorable video…

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Hardik Thakkar on ‘Swipe Crime’: The name immediately intrigued me

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Hardik Thakkar said that it was the name “Swipe Crime” that caught his attention that made him join the show. Reflecting on his initial curiosity about the show, he said:…

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Ishwak Singh reacts to critical success of ‘Berlin’

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ishwak Singh, who is known for ‘Rocket Boys’, ‘Paatal Lok’ and others, 2024 has opened up on the success of his movie ‘Berlin’ in which he essays a mute character….

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Nimrat Kaur celebrates World Saree Day with a powerful message

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of World Saree Day today, actress Nimrat Kaur took to social media to share a thoughtful message. On Saturday, the ‘Dasvi’ actress posted a series of pictures on…

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Domestic stock markets to end 2024 on positive note, Nifty clocks 13 pc gain

New Delhi, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Riding on resilient economic growth, the domestic stock markets are ending 2024 on a positive note, with Nifty registering a 13 per cent gain (year-to-date) — its ninth consecutive year…

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Setback for AAP as former MLA Sukhbir Dalal joins BJP

New Delhi, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant political development, former MLA and long-time Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) member Sukhbir Dalal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday. The move was announced in the…

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Shruti Haasan exits Adivi Sesh’s ‘Dacoit’ due to ‘uncomfortable work conditions’

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shruti Haasan has stepped away from Adivi Sesh’s upcoming project, “Dacoit,” citing “uncomfortable work conditions” as the reason for her exit. Earlier several reports suggested that Shruti walked out of…

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Formula-E race: ED summons to KTR likely next week

Hyderabad, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is likely to summon former Telangana Minister K.T. Rama Rao and two officials next week for questioning in the alleged money laundering case in connection with the…

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Dino Morea shares nugget of wisdom for healthy living

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor and fitness enthusiast Dino Morea has shared some pearls of wisdom as he talked about focussing on health. The 49-year-old actor took to Instagram, where he shared a video montage…

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Simi Garewal braves 3-hour crazy traffic for this grand celebration

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress and talk show host Simi Garewal recently took to social media to share her bittersweet experience of attending the 100th birth anniversary celebration of legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor. The…

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Pramod Tiwari accuses BJP of undermining Parliamentary conduct, NCW of political bias

New Delhi, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Saturday, accused the BJP government of degrading parliamentary norms and tarnishing India’s democratic traditions. This comes amid allegations of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushing BJP…

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Indian missions worldwide celebrate the first World Meditation Day

New Delhi, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian missions across the globe celebrated the inaugural World Meditation Day on Saturday, emphasising the transformative power of meditation for mental and physical well-being. At the United Nations, India hosted…

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Maha civic polls: Sanjay Raut rebuffs talks of SS(UBT) going solo

New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena (UBT) Sanjay Raut has dismissed wild speculation that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies would contest the upcoming civic elections in the state independently, on Saturday. “We are…

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Ameesha Patel reacts to Anil Sharma’s claims of her apprehension to play a mother-in-law

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Ameesha Patel, who was last seen in the Sunny Deol-starrer ‘Gadar 2’, has reacted strongly to director Anil Sharma’s claims of Ameesha being initially concerned about portraying the role of…

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Warrant of arrest issued against former cricketer Robin Uthappa in PF case

Bengaluru, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) functioning under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India has written a letter to the Bengaluru police seeking assistance in issuing…

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Dwayne Johnson surprises his daughters with painted toenails

Los Angeles, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has revealed his younger daughters’ adorable reaction after he surprised them with painted toenails. The actor had posted a hilarious video on Instagram of his morning…

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Karnataka: Virat Kohli’s pub gets civic body’s notice for fire safety violations

Bengaluru, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Civic body Bengaluru Bruhat Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued a notice to cricketer Virat Kohli’s pub ‘One8 Commune’ over alleged fire safety violations. The restaurant, located on the sixth floor of…

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SZA releases long-awaited album ‘Lana’

Los Angeles, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer-songwriter SZA has released her long-awaited deluxe edition of her Grammy-winning 2022 album ‘SOS’ which is titled ‘Lana’ after much delay. The album has been through a long series of…

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BSP to hold nationwide protest on Dec 24 over Home Minister’s remarks on Ambedkar

Lucknow, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has announced a nationwide agitation on December 24 to protest against Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial remarks about Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar in Parliament, which they…