PM Modi, Delhi CM discuss infrastructure, pollution and development agenda

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Centre modifies credit guarantee scheme to bolster MSME manufacturers, exporters

New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre, on Saturday, introduced major modifications to the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME), aimed at improving credit access and supporting growth in the micro, small and medium…

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Salman Khan brings Salim Khan out to greet fans on Eid, days after his discharge from the hospital

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan made his first public appearance after getting discharged from the hospital. Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan was joined by his father Salim and the rest of the Khan…

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CBI intensifies probe into Anil Ambani Group fraud cases, summons top executives in Delhi

New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has ramped up its investigation into major alleged bank fraud cases linked to the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADA Group), summoning top executives…

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Krishna Kumar counts his blessings as he meets PM Modi with his family

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor and politician Krishna Kumar had the rare opportunity to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his family. On Saturday, expressing his joy at having been able to spend time with…

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Adani Electricity remains India’s top-ranked distribution utility for 2nd consecutive year

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (Adani Electricity), part of the diversified Adani Group, has retained its position as India’s top-ranked distribution utility for the second consecutive year with a score of 92.5,…

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PM Modi cradles little Omy, melts hearts across social media​

New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) One particularly adorable moment captured PM Modi affectionately holding little Omy in his arms, melting hearts online. ​ On a heartwarming Saturday morning in New Delhi, Malayalam actor and BJP…

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Jiiva-starrer Jolliya Irrundha Oruthan’s shooting wrapped

Chennai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director M Rajesh’s next full lengthy comedy entertainer, ‘Jolliya Irrundha Oruthan’, featuring actor Jiiva in the lead, on Saturday announced that shooting for the film had now been…

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V-P Radhakrishnan calls upon youth to innovate from roots and lead India to ‘Viksit Bharat’

Nagpur, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Saturday that the goal of “Viksit Bharat by 2047” cannot be achieved through borrowed ideas and that India must innovate from its roots, think in its…

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Security tightened around Noida Airport; 5 police outposts set up ahead of CM Yogi’s visit

Greater Noida, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the inauguration date of the Noida International Airport draws closer, security and traffic management arrangements around it in Gautam Buddh Nagar have been strengthened. Five new temporary police outposts…

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Shekhar Ravjiani says ‘you have always inspired me’ as he remembers KK in a heartfelt post

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer and composer Shekhar Ravjiani remembered the late legendary singer KK, who passed away around 4 years ago, back in 2022. In a heartfelt post on social media, Shekhar said that…

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PM Modi, Delhi CM discuss infrastructure, pollution and development agenda

New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and discussed issues related to the national capital’s all-round development, strengthening infrastructure, and the commitment to fulfilling the…

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Skilling is key to India’s journey to become global human resources hub: V-P Radhakrishnan

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Saturday that the convocation was not just a celebration of academic achievement, but a significant milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a global hub of skilled…

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Naga Chaitanya pens note of gratitude for Best Actor award

Hyderabad, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Naga Chaitanya, who recently received the Telangana government’s Gaddar Film award for Best Actor for 2025 for his performance in the film ‘Thandel’, has now penned a note of gratitude…

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India’s maritime sector operates smoothly, over 534 seafarers repatriated so far: Govt

New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The maritime sector continues to operate smoothly with no congestion reported across ports, the government said on Saturday, adding that it remains in close coordination with state maritime boards and…

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Neil Nitin Mukesh relishes Biryani during the Eid celebration on the sets of ‘Khalifa’

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is presently occupied with his Mollywood debut “Khalifa”. Neil and the team of his next are shooting for their forthcoming project in Kozhikode, and they all decided…

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Jayasurya to play lead in ‘Kalamkaval’ director Jithin K Jose’s next film!

Chennai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director Jithin K Jose, known for having directed the Malayalam superhit film ‘Kalamkaval’ featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty in the lead, is to next direct a film that will feature Malayalam actor…

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Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 50 pc for states and UTs as panic booking dips

New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Saturday said that it has allowed another 20 per cent allocation of commercial LPG to states and Union Territories (UTs), which would take overall allocation to 50…

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BJP blames Rahul Gandhi’s ‘attitude’, ‘immature politics’ for Assam Cong leaders quitting party

New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Saturday, blamed the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s “attitude” and his “immature politics” for the current political crisis the…

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PM Modi has another phone call with Iran’s Pezeshkian, condemns attacks on critical infrastructure

New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian conveying to him Eid and Nowruz greetings and also discussing the current security situation in the West Asia…

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275 former judges, bureaucrats slam USCIRF’s ‘off-the-mark’ report on India

New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) A group of 275 intellectuals and academics, including retired Supreme Court judges, former bureaucrats and military veterans, on Saturday criticised the United States Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for…

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Kangana Ranaut alleges that superstars bully filmmakers in Indian film industry

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut is often seen sharing her candid opinion on subjects others refrain from talking about. In her latest Instagram post, the ‘Queen’ actress alleged that superstars bully…

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Mamata calling PM Modi ‘infiltrator’ unacceptable, Calcutta Khilafat Committee must review: Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi an “infiltrator” during an Eid gathering in…

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BJP announces first list of candidates for Puducherry Assembly elections 2026

Puducherry, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The BJP on Saturday released its first list of candidates for the 2026 Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections, signalling the party’s early push to consolidate its position in the Union Territory ahead…

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Rajnath Singh hails ‘Dhurandhar’ CM Dhami, highlights Uttarakhand’s growth under BJP rule

Haldwani, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday underscored the achievements of the “double-engine” BJP government in Uttarakhand across sectors such as tourism, infrastructure, employment, women empowerment and welfare of ex-servicemen, while praising…

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History can’t be altered, but understood in entirety: RJD on ABVP’s demand to remove Jinnah from syllabus

New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Responding to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)’s demand for the immediate removal of Muhammad Ali Jinnah from academic curricula, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Saturday said that history…

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No plan to bring back Sasikala to NDA: TTV Dhinakaran after meeting HM Shah

Chennai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) AMMK General Secretary, T.T.V. Dhinakaran, on Saturday made it clear that there are no plans to bring V.K. Sasikala back into the NDA alliance, even as he met Union Home Minister,…

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Sundeep Kishan’s next film is to be a mythological fantasy adventure

Hyderabad, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Well known Telugu actor Sundeep Kishan on Saturday announced that his next film, tentatively being referred to as #SK33 (short for Sundeep Kishan 33), will be directed by Ugandhar Muni and…

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Ibrahim Ali Khan shares a sneak peek of little Taimur busy devouring Eid-special biryani

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ibrahim Ali Khan, on Saturday, gave fans a glimpse into his Eid celebrations, and shared a picture of his younger brother Taimur Ali Khan devouring on a plate of Biryani….

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Accident at R.G. Kar raises questions on admin failures in health sector but reaction muted before Bengal polls

Kolkata/New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) A 40-year-old visitor died in a freak lift accident at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, early on Friday, recalling reports of administrative lapse and criminal activity that allegedly…

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Soha Ali Khan twins with her little princess Inaaya this Eid, gets a sweet peck on the cheek

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Soha Ali Khan decided to twin with her little princess, Inaaya, this Eid. The adorable mother and daughter duo were seen looking stunning in a white sharara with mirror work…

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Threat to energy security part of present-day warfare: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that present-day warfare transcends borders, with national security encompassing economic, digital, energy, and even food security. Virtually addressing the Raising Day celebrations and…

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Eid-ul-Fitr and Gangaur festivals: Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb on display in Rajasthan’s Bikaner

Bikaner (Rajasthan), March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) In another significant example of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb, a harmonious blend of Hindu-Muslim traditions, Rajasthan’s Bikaner, on Saturday, showcased peaceful co-existence of two different religious communities. While Eid-ul-Fitr prayers was offered…

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Abhay Verma calls Hansal Mehta, A.R. Rahman, Lijo Jose Pellissery his ‘gurus’

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Abhay Verma has commenced the shooting for his next, “Dilkashi” with filmmaker Hansal Mehta, Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, and Lijo Jose Pellissery. Spilling his excitement about his next, the ‘Munjya’…

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Deepika Padukone misses ‘Dhurandhar-2’ screening, attends a concert a day later, social media asks ‘Why’

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has sparked a massive social media debate after she was seen absent from the recent special screening of her husband Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge….

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Rupali Chakankar’s resignation not enough, says Maha Opposition

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Opposition Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday said that the resignation of NCP leader Rupali Chakankar as the chairperson of Maharashtra State Women’s Commission was not enough amid an escalating…

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‘Merely populist announcements’: BJP on Mamata Banerjee’s poll promise for women

New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s effort to woo women voters for the two-phased Assembly elections, scheduled for April 23 and 29, invited sharp reactions, on Saturday, from Bharatiya Janata…

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Sameera Reddy urges all to ‘upgrade’ their craving with her Lauki ka Brownie

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sameera Reddy urged all to ‘upgrade’ their craving with her healthy yet delicious Lauki ka Brownie. Sameera, who keeps on sharing such healthy and healing recipes that are also pleasant…

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Sidharth Malhotra, Madhuri Dixit, Akshay Kumar & others wish on Eid & Navroze

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Celebrities across the entertainment and sports industry extended warm wishes on the occasion of Eid, sharing glimpses of celebrations, family moments, and festive greetings on social media. Actor Sidharth Malhotra shared…

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Kavita Krishnamurthy celebrates her 50th year in Bollywood on Indian Idol with Shreya Ghoshal & team

Mumbai, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran star singer Kavita Krishnamurthy in 2026 marks for 50th year in Bollywood. The stalwart singer who recently appeared on the singing reality show Indian Idol was in for a surprise…

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Renewable energy, grid modernisation among key areas for India-Africa cooperation: Manohar Lal

New Delhi, March 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and Africa, representing nearly one-third of the global population, share common aspirations for inclusive, equitable, and future-ready development, Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Saturday, adding that renewable energy,…