PM Modi urges global investors to invest in India’s power sector

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Excise policy case: Delhi HC extends time for Kejriwal, others to file response to ED’s plea

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Thursday deferred a hearing on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking expunging of certain adverse observations made against it by a trial…

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BJP announces second list for Bengal polls, names candidates for 111 constituencies

Kolkata, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal, naming nominees for 111 more constituencies. With this, the…

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China-linked fake currency racket busted in Ahmedabad; Rs 2.38 cr seized, yoga guru among seven held

Ahmedabad/Surat, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) A counterfeit currency racket involving the manufacture and circulation of fake Rs 500 notes has been uncovered by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch, with officers seizing Rs 2.38 crore in forged notes…

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Delhi HC to decide K. Kavitha’s application for Telangana Praja Jagruti registration

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court, on Thursday, directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to expeditiously decide an application filed by a former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K. Kavitha seeking…

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Assisting Bangladesh, other neighbours while factoring India’s energy requirements: MEA

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Thursday said that it continues to assist Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries on the issue of energy supply requirements while balancing domestic needs, refining capacity, and diesel availability….

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Financial, social security to all is our objective: Andhra CM

Vijayawada, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday that the objective of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led coalition government is to provide financial, social, and health security to every…

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Alia Bhatt reveals she will be launching outsiders, KJo says ‘I’m so proud’

Mumbai, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Alpha’, has shared that she is launching outsiders with her upcoming production. The actress attended the…

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Deeply disturbing, unacceptable: India says attacks against energy installations in Gulf need to cease

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Thursday termed the recent attacks against energy installations in different locations across the Gulf region as “deeply disturbing”, highlighting that such actions will only further destabilise an already…

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India buying LPG from US too in bid to plug gap in Middle East imports

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid concerns over LPG shortage, the government on Thursday said that India is diversifying LPG procurement and buying liquefied petroleum gas from the US as well to plug the supply…

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New bench of Calcutta HC set up to hear RG Kar rape & murder case

Kolkata, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) A new bench of the Calcutta High Court was constituted on Thursday to hear the matter of the gruesome rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College…

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PM Modi, French President Macron discuss West Asia situation, need for de-escalation

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday regarding the situation in West Asia and the urgent need for de-escalation and return to dialogue and diplomacy….

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PM Modi urges global investors to invest in India’s power sector

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the global investor community to “make, invest, innovate, and scale” in the domestic power sector. In a written message read out by Union…

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Allahabad HC orders UP govt to pay Rs 50,000 compensation for 15-day unlawful detention due to police error

Prayagraj/New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an accused in a vehicle theft case while directing the Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation for his prolonged…

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Telangana, Andhra celebrate Ugadi with traditional fervour​

Hyderabad/Amaravati, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telugu New Year ‘Ugadi’ was celebrated with traditional fervour on Thursday across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.​ A festive atmosphere prevailed across both Telugu states as thousands thronged temples, praying for prosperity….

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‘Maha yagya’ begins at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, lakhs of devotees arrive for Navratri

Katra, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lakhs of devotees visited the revered shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Katra during the beginning of the nine-day festival of Chaitra Navratri, with the Shrine…

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Pakistan fires over 70 artillery shells in Afghanistan’s Kunar despite halt in hostility for Eid al-Fitr

Kabul, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistani military forces fired over 70 artillery shells in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, local media reported on Thursday, citing officials. The incident coincided with Eid al-Fitr, during which Afghanistan and Pakistan had…

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Papon: Festivals are reflection of our relationship with nature, seasons, and harvest

Mumbai, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer-songwriter Papon, who is known for ‘Bulleya’, ‘Jiyein Kyun’, ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ and others, has shared that Indian festivals are a reflection of people’s relationship with nature, the moon, the…

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Samyuktha-starrer ‘The Black Gold’ likely to hit screens in June or July this year

Hyderabad, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shooting for director Yogesh KMC’s pan-Indian action drama ‘The Black Gold’, featuring actress Samyuktha in the lead, is now fast nearing completion, the film’s producer Razesh Danda has now disclosed and…

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Sensex tumbles 2500 points, Nifty drops 775 points amid escalating Middle East conflict

Mumbai, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp fall on Thursday on the back of rising global tensions and a sudden spike in oil prices, as the ongoing conflict involving the US, Iran,…

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SC quashes criminal case against Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed criminal proceedings against YouTuber and reality show winner Elvish Yadav in a case involving the procurement and use of snake venom at rave parties…

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‘Dhurandhar 2’ sparks controversy; Maulanas allege film promotes division

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The release of the film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has triggered fresh controversy, with religious leaders raising concerns over its content and portrayal of communities. On Thursday, the All India Muslim…

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‘Carry On Jatta 4’ starring Gippy Grewal pays ode to late Punjabi cinema icon Jaswinder Bhalla

Mumbai, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The teaser of the upcoming Punjabi film ‘Carry On Jatta 4’, was unveiled on Thursday. It features the late legendary comedy icon Jaswinder Bhalla in a special appearance. Jaswinder Bhalla is…

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Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ makers disclose Mohan Babu’s character, look in the film

Hyderabad, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Srikanth Odela’s eagerly awaited action entertainer ‘The Paradise’, featuring Telugu star Nani in the lead, on the occasion of actor Mohan Babu’s birthday on Thursday revealed the…

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Bad poll results prompt Nepal Congress President Gagan Thapa to resign

Kathmandu, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gagan Thapa, who was elected president of the Nepali Congress through a controversially-held special general convention in January, has resigned from his post following the party’s electoral setback in the recently…

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Mamata Banerjee attacks ECI over transfers, deputations of bureaucrats, cops

Kolkata, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lambasted the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the latter’s decision to transfer bureaucrats and police officers in the state and also sending…

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Suriya’s ‘Karuppu’ unit discloses that song recording is now in progress!

Chennai, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ)Even as fans continue to celebrate the release date announcement made by the makers of director R J Balaji’s eagerly awaited upcoming action thriller ‘Karuppu’, featuring actor Suriya in the lead, the…

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Explained: RELIEF scheme to support exporters amid West Asia logistics disruptions

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The time-bound Rs 497 crore RELIEF (Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) scheme under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) will support Indian exporters affected by extraordinary freight escalation, heightened…

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India’s power plants well stocked with coal as PSUs step up production

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s thermal power plants have adequate coal stocks of around 53.41 million tonnes which are adequate for nearly 23 days at the present rate of consumption, and further stocks are…

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CM Reddy says Telangana government committed to making farmers ‘king’

Hyderabad, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, said on Saturday that the “people’s government” is committed to the welfare of the entire farming community in Telangana State, making them “king” by promoting agriculture…

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Abhijeet Bhattacharya reacts to ‘actors getting credit for songs sung by playback singers’

Mumbai, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Stalwart singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya seems to have, yet again, opened a can of worms, this time rather subtly with his quintessential sarcasm. The singer who appeared on the singing reality show,…

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Calcutta HC rejects Sheikh Shahjahan’s bail plea in ED officer assault case

Kolkata, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Thursday, rejected the bail plea of Sheikh Shahjahan, the suspended Trinamool Congress leader from Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district of West…

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Centre launches ‘RELIEF’ scheme with Rs 500 crore outlay to support exporters amid West Asia crisis

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Thursday launched a new scheme called Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) to help Indian exporters deal with disruptions caused by the ongoing crisis in…

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Indira Krishna: Our traditions carry deep wisdom

Mumbai, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Indira Krishna, who essays the role of Durgawati in ‘Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan’, has shared that the traditions carry deep wisdom. The actress is celebrating Gudi Padwa. Talking about the…

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Yogi Babu to play lead in Malayalam version of Tamil film ‘Aadhaar’

Chennai, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ)Director Ramnath Palanikumar’s critically acclaimed Tamil film ‘Aadhaar’, which featured actor Yogi Babu in the lead and which released in the year 2022, is to now be remade in Malayalam. It may…

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Patna HC grants bail to Mokama MLA Anant Singh in Dularchand Yadav murder case

Patna, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Patna High Court on Thursday granted bail to Mokama MLA Anant Singh in connection with the Dularchand Yadav murder case. The bail was granted by Justice R.P. Mishra after hearing…

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Tharoor should refrain from ‘excessive sycophancy’, says Imran Masood on ‘responsible statecraft’ remarks

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP Imran Masood on Thursday launched a sharp attack on fellow party leader Shashi Tharoor over his comments on India’s position regarding the ongoing West Asia conflict, urging him…

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Transfer to farmers under PM-KISAN scheme shoots past Rs 4.27 lakh crore

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s release of over Rs 18,640 crore as the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme this month has enabled over 9.32 crore…

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Sharad Kelkar reveals why he holds on to roots, traditions

Los Angeles, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Sharad Kelkar, who plays the role of Arya in the television show ‘Tumm Se Tumm Tak’, has shared that he likes to hold on to his roots and traditions…

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Amid Congress criticism, two of its veteran MPs justify Centre’s West Asia policy

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari, both Members of Parliament from the Congress party, have publicly defended India’s foreign policy amid the conflict in West Asia involving Iran, Israel, and the…

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First day of Chaitra Navratri celebrated in temples across India

New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Devotees gathered in large numbers on Thursday at prominent temples across the country to celebrate the first day of the Chaitra Navratri festival which is dedicated to the worship of…