Mumbai Police DCP Sudhakar Pathare dies in tragic road accident in Telangana

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Eddie Murphy reveals who told him to not star in ‘Malcolm X’

Los Angeles, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star Eddie Murphy revealed that actor-director Sidney Poitier advised him not to star in ‘Malcom X’ which was originally being put together by Poitier’s ‘In the Heat of the…

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Kajol thanks Ajay Devgn for always ‘being older’ than her in a quirky birthday post

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a lighthearted and quirky birthday post, actress Kajol thanked her husband, actor Ajay Devgn, for always “being older” than her. The playful message caught the attention as Kajol humorously celebrated…

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Waqf (Amendment) Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabeled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha amid sloganeering from the Opposition. An eight-hour discussion on the bill, subject to an…

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David Fincher, Brad Pitt team up for ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel

Los Angeles, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) If it’s said that Hollywood star Brad Pitt and legendary filmmaker David Fincher are reuniting, will it be a violation of the first rule? David Fincher, Brad Pitt team up…

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Shine Tom Chacko plays Franco Salvatore in Mammootty’s ‘Bazooka’

Chennai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Deeno Dennis’s action extravaganza ‘Bazooka’, featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty in the lead, on Wednesday disclosed that actor Shine Tom Chacko plays a character called Franco Salvatore in…

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Pulkit Samrat performs a puja as he begins filming for ‘Rahu Ketu’

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Pulkit Samrat has kicked off the filming of his upcoming project, “Rahu Ketu,” with a traditional pooja ceremony. The actor marked the beginning of this exciting new journey with a…

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‘Don’t pay heed to hearsay’: Syed Naseruddin Chishty asks Muslim community to rely on facts

Ajmer, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Syed Naseruddin Chishty, Chairman of the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council, on Wednesday dismissed claims by some Muslim organisations that religious properties would be taken away once the Waqf (Amendment) Bill…

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Bengal illegal firecracker factory blast: Role of panchayat under scanner

Kolkata, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) After eight people died in a blast at an illegal firecracker factory at Patharpratima in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, the role of the local panchayat has come under the…

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Political agenda: VHP accuses ‘fundamentalists’ of misleading Muslims on Waqf Bill

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) National Spokesperson, Vinod Bansal on Wednesday alleged that certain “fundamentalist” Muslim leaders in the country were misleading the public for their own political gains by opposing…

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‘Historic day’, says Rijiju ahead of introduction of Waqf Amendment Bill in LS

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju called Wednesday a historic day as the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Rijiju emphasised that the Bill,…

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India less vulnerable to US tariff shocks than others: Report

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India will remain the fastest growing economy among the advanced and emerging G-20 countries and the large size of its domestic market makes the country less vulnerable to potential shocks…

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‘Top Gun’, ‘Batman Forever’ star Val Kilmer passes away at 65

Los Angeles, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star Val Kilmer, who has essayed many iconic characters like Bruce Wayne in ‘Batman Forever’, Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone‘s ‘The Doors’ and starred as a tubercular Doc Holliday…

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Trailer of Jackie Chan’s Karate Kid: Legends promises action-packed entertainer

Chennai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of ‘Karate Kid: Legends’, the latest instalment of one of the most loved franchises ever, ‘Karate Kid’, have now released a trailer that promises a film with loads of…

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Jay Soni on becoming the first digital Jockey in Gujarat: Excited to go back to my roots

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Jay Soni has expressed his excitement about becoming Gujarat’s first digital jockey, marking a significant milestone in his career. In a recent statement, Soni shared his enthusiasm about the new…

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CPI(M)’s 24th party congress begins in Madurai, veteran leader Biman Bose hoists flag

Chennai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 24th Party Congress of the CPI(M) commenced on Wednesday in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, with senior leader Biman Bose hoisting the party flag at the historic Tamukkam Ground. The city has…

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NEP 2020 policy of the people, by the people and for the future of people: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday hit out at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, saying that corruption and governance deficit were the defining features of the country’s educational past,…

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PMMY an effective tool for women empowerment at grassroots level: SBI report

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Increasing women participation in the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) — 68 per cent of 52 crore account holders are women — has led to better financial situation of women…

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I have no connection to G V Prakash’s family issues, says actress Divya Bharathi

Chennai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Divya Bharathi, who announced her arrival in the Tamil film industry with the hit film Bachelor, has made it clear that she has no connection to actor and national award…

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Ishaan Khatter craves to explore ‘untouched beauty’ of Northeast part of the country

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ishaan Khatter has shared his admiration for the Northeast, referring to it as the “untouched beauty” of the country. The actor expressed his awe for the region’s natural landscapes, rich…

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Bombay HC to hear petition by Disha Salian’s father today

Mumbai/New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bombay High Court will hear on Wednesday the writ petition filed by the father of former celebrity manager, late Disha Salian in the case pertaining to her death. The…

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Waqf to be passed today, will benefit Muslims: JPC chief

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, has asserted that the bill will be passed in Parliament on Wednesday and will bring significant…

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Pratibha Ranta breaks her silence on Nitanshi Goel winning the Best Actress award for ‘Laapataa Ladies’

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Pratibha Ranta has finally broken her silence regarding Nitanshi Goel’s recent win for Best Actress at IIFA 2025 for her performance in “Laapataa Ladies.” When asked about the several critics…

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After LS nod, Amit Shah to move Immigration and Foreigners Bill in RS today

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday will discuss the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 which has already been passed by the Lok Sabha. As per the business list of Upper House,…

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Akshay Oberoi on South Debut in ‘Toxic’: Challenging to understand language and culture for authenticity

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Akshay Oberoi is all set to make his South debut in the upcoming film ‘Toxic’ alongside Yash. He shared the challenges of portraying an authentic character, highlighting how understanding the…

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Sensex, Nifty open higher amid mixed global cues

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian equity indices opened in the green on Wednesday as heavyweights like Infosys, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki continued to lift the market sentiment amid mixed global cues. At…

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Waqf Bill will benefit Muslims, Oppn misleading public: Shahabuddin Razvi

Bareilly, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) All India Muslim Jamaat chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi on Wednesday stated that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill poses no threat to Muslims and will instead bring them significant benefits. He claimed that…

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Aadhaar face authentication sees over 130.5 cr transactions, 39.5 cr in Jan-March

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Aadhaar face authentication solutions, developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), have seen a massive growth with over 78 per cent of the total transactions in FY25…

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CM Stalin seeks urgent meeting with PM Modi over delimitation concerns

Chennai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has requested an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to voice concerns over the proposed delimitation exercise. He has sought to meet the Prime…

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US Attorney-General wants death penalty for killer of health insurance CEO

New York, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Attorney-General Pam Bondi is seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is charged with killing a health insurance CEO, but has emerged as a sort of folk hero in…

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Mrunal Thakur relives her childhood memories with her dad

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Mrunal Thakur took to social media to relive her precious childhood memories with her father, Udaysing B Thakur. Taking to her Instagram handle, the ‘Jersey’ actress posted a sweet video…

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Worshiping Maa Ambe during Navratri makes all devotees emotional: PM Modi

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, saying that this day makes all devotees emotional. In a post on X, PM…

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Varun Dhawan gives a sweet shout-out to Samantha Ruth Prabhu for ‘dreaming big’

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan recently took to social media to praise his colleague, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, for her ambitious debut production, “Subham.” In a heartfelt shout-out, Dhawan acknowledged Samantha’s upcoming film…

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Kartik Aaryan shares heartwarming throwback moments with sister on her birthday

Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan, who was last seen in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, is celebrating his sister Kritika Tiwari’s birthday. The actor took to his Instagram on Tuesday, and shared a video…

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Protest at Jantar Mantar today seeking Telangana BC quota Bill implementation

New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) A protest will be held at Jantar Mantar in the national Capital on Wednesday in support of the demand for the implementation of the reservation Bill passed by the Telangana…

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Speaking for more than 25 hours, US Senator sets record for longest Congress speech

New York, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railing against President Donald Trump continuously for more than 25 hours in the Senate, a Democrat senator has set the record for the longest speech in Congress. Senator Corey Booker…

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Trump will address ‘decades of unfair trade’ with reciprocal tariffs

Washington, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Donald Trump will seek to “address decades of unfair trade practices” with the announcement Wednesday of reciprocal tariffs that will be closely watched and studied around the world, including…

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Driver arrested for raping German woman in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Police have arrested a driver for the rape of a German woman on the outskirts of Hyderabad. According to police, the accused Abdul Aslam committed the crime at Mamidipally under Pahadishareef…

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Not taken even an inch of Hyderabad University land, says Telangana govt

Hyderabad, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the row over 400 acres of land near Hyderabad Central University, the Telangana government on Tuesday clarified that it has not taken even an inch of the land belonging to…

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Jennifer Lawrence welcomes second child with Cooke Maroney

Los Angeles, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star Jennifer Lawrence has embraced motherhood once again. The actress is now officially a mom of two. The ‘No Hard Feelings’ actress, 34, has welcomed her second baby with…

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MP sends minister-led team to Gujarat explosion site, ex-gratia announced

Bhopal, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the wake of the devastating explosion at a firecracker factory in Deesa of Banaskantha district, Gujarat, which claimed several human lives, the Madhya Pradesh government has declared financial support for…