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Nation bids farewell to ‘Architect of India’s economic reforms’ Dr Singh with State honours

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was laid to rest with full State honours at Delhi’s Nigam Bodh Ghat on Saturday, as the nation bid an emotional farewell to the…

Indian share markets to remain range-bound after flat performance this week

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian benchmark indices closed almost flat this week owing to a lack of significant catalysts, as strong performances in heavyweight sectors such as banking and pharma helped offset declines in…

Anupam Kher calls out Hansal Mehta’s hypocrisy, filmmaker responds

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who was last seen in the streaming movie ‘Vijay 69’, has made a scathing attack on filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who is known for the National Award-winning film…

Parineeti Chopra displays ‘guts’ in Winter evening

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Parineeti Chopra recently shared her thoughts on the boldness required for a winter evening hair wash, describing it as a special kind of “guts.” Taking to her Instagram story, the…

Punjab Police arrest two for grenade attack on police station

Chandigarh, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Police’s Special Operation cell of Amritsar has busted a narco-terror module which is being operated by controllers from abroad, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday. He said…

Yo Yo Honey Singh says he is madly in love

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, whose streaming documentary ‘Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous’ has been receiving a lot of positive response, is a man in love. The rapper recently sat for…

3-year-old remains in borewell for 6th day, mother pleads for rescue

Jaipur, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hapless mother of 3-year-old Chetna, who fell in a borewell on Monday afternoon in Kotputli, Rajasthan, is pleading with the administration to bring her daughter out to safety. Dhole Devi, Chetna’s…

‘Swipe Crime’ fame Diksha Singh recalls receiving ‘inappropriate’ video call

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Diksha Singh, who was recently seen in the show “Swipe Crime,” recently shared a shocking and unsettling experience she faced when she received a video call attempting to show inappropriate…

Kerala CBI court convicts 14, including former CPI-M MLA in twin murder case of Congress leaders

Kochi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) A CBI court here on Saturday convicted 14 CPI-M workers, including a former party legislator, in the Periya twin murder case. The court exonerated 10 of the 24 accused initially charged…

Nimrat Kaur bookmarks chapters from 2024 as she gears up to welcome New Year

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Nimrat Kaur recently reflected on the chapters of 2024 as she prepares to welcome the New Year. On Saturday, the ‘Airlift’ actress shared her photos with the caption, “Bookmarking some…

Rahul Gandhi accompanies mortal remains of Dr Singh to cremation ground

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s final journey concluded at Delhi’s Nigam Bodh Ghat, where his last rites will be performed with full state honours. Amid emotional slogans of “Jab…

Congress remembers Dr Singh amid calls for memorial, Bharat Ratna

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the nation mourns the loss of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Congress leaders on Saturday remembered him as a visionary who steered India out of a financial crises…

Anupam Kher takes his friends on impromptu holiday in Thailand

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who was last seen in the streaming movie ‘Vijay 69’, is reminiscing about his childhood. On Saturday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video…

HM Shah, JP Nadda, others pay tributes to Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prominent political leaders from across the country paid heartfelt tributes to the late former Union Minister Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary, celebrating his enduring contributions to the nation. Union…

Zaheer Iqbal rests his head on Sonakshi’s lap as they soak in sun

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal recently shared a cozy moment together as they relaxed under the sun. The couple is currently vacationing in Australia and have been sharing glimpses from their…

Matt Reeves’ ‘Batman 2’ release gets pushed to 2027

Los Angeles, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The arrival of vengeance has been delayed as the moviegoers will have to wait a little longer to return to Gotham City. Matt Reeves’ follow-up to ‘The Batman’ has been…

Manish Malhotra offers a glimpse of his star-studded house party

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ace designer Manish Malhotra took to social media to share glimpses from his star-studded house party. On his Instagram stories, Manish posted a photo of himself posing with Tamannaah Bhatia, Nora…

True statesman, kind, dedicated public servant: Biden pays tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh

Washington, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Joe Biden on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, describing him as a “true statesman,” a “kind and humble person,” and a “dedicated public…

Jaipur LPG tanker blast: Toll touches 20 as another victim succumbs to burns

Jaipur, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Another victim of the Jaipur LPG tanker blast and fire succumbed to his burn injuries on Saturday, taking the death toll to 20 in the devastating accident that occurred around eight…

Funding booster: Indian startups see 20 pc jump at $12 billion this year

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian startup ecosystem received a funding booster this year with raising more than $12 billion, a 20 per cent jump from last year’s $10 billion. While late-stage funding surged…

Preity Zinta needs more pictures with Salman Khan

Mumbai, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Preity Zinta took to social media to wish her close friend and actor Salman Khan on his 59th birthday. In her post, she mentioned that she needs more pictures with…

PM Modi’s Delhi Parivartan Yatra rescheduled amid national mourning for Dr Singh

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Parivartan Yatra, scheduled to take place on December 29 in Rohini, Delhi, has been rescheduled in light of the seven-day national mourning announced to honour the…

4th Test: Unbroken century stand between Reddy and Sundar takes India to 326/7

Melbourne, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bad light and drizzle forced for tea to be taken early on day three of Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Before that, an unbroken 105-run stand…

NMDFC disburses over Rs 9,228 crore to 24.84 lakh beneficiaries, 85 pc women

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) has disbursed more than Rs 9,228.19 crore covering over 24.84 lakh beneficiaries since inception, out of which more than 85 per cent…

ED summons KT Rama Rao on Jan 7 in Formula-E race case

Hyderabad, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned BRS working president and former minister, K.T. Rama Rao, senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar and former Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) chief engineer B.L.N. Reddy…

Congress bids adieu to its gentle statesman Dr Singh at party HQ

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh were brought to the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters on Saturday morning, where senior Congress leaders and party workers…

Heavy snowfall disrupts life in Valley, hundreds stranded on Jammu-Srinagar highway

Srinagar, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Heavy snowfall disrupted life across the Valley on Saturday as hundreds of vehicles remained stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway between the Pir Panjal tunnel and Srinagar city. Defying the forecast…

EAM Jaishankar meets Trump’s NSA pick Michael Waltz, looks ‘forward’ working with him

Washington, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Congressman Michael Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for National Security Advisor, and said that he was “looking forward” to work with him. Both EAM…

Heavy rainfall to continue in Delhi; bitter cold grips the city

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi and its neighbouring regions witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall along with a hailstorm on Saturday, causing temperatures in the region to drop sharply. The rain, which started early in…

‘India-US partnership will accelerate’, says EAM Jaishankar on meeting with Indian Embassy team, Consuls General

Washington, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has concluded a two-day conference of the team at the Indian Embassy in the US and Consuls General and “expressed confidence in the deliberations and…

Manmohan Singh had ‘pivotal role’ in shaping India’s ‘economic trajectory’: Guterres

United Nations, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is saddened by the passing of India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who played a “pivotal role” in shaping the nation’s “economic trajectory”, according to his…

‘Laid foundation for thriving ties with India’: UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on former PM Manmohan Singh’s demise

London, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) David Lammy, UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, paid tributes to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh and highlighted Singh’s legacy in “laying the foundations for thriving India-UK…

Traffic advisory issued ahead of funeral of former PM Manmohan Singh in New Delhi today

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) An advisory has been issued by the Delhi Traffic Police urging people to avoid taking several major routes on roads in the national capital, ahead of the funeral of former…

PM Modi to address first Parivartan Rally on Dec 29 for Delhi Assembly polls

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will kickstart its poll campaign for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing his first Parivartan Rally on December 29 in…

PM Modi condoles Bathinda bus accident, announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to kin of deceased victims

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences to the families of all the eight persons who lost their lives in a tragic bus accident in Bathinda, Punjab. He also announced…

Home Minister Amit Shah lauds ITBP personnel for protecting border areas

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday night praised the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel for safeguarding the border areas in challenging and difficult terrains and climates across the country….

MHA clarifies govt’s stance to allocate space for former PM Manmohan Singh’s memorial

New Delhi, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government will allocate space for a memorial of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and this has been communicated to his family and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, the Ministry…

Sharmistha Mukherjee slams Congress proposal seeking memorial for Manmohan Singh

Kolkata, Dec 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sharmistha Mukherjee, the daughter of former President Late Pranab Mukherjee, has criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s proposal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a separate memorial for former Prime Minister Dr…

Salman Khan lands in Jamnagar along with his family for birthday celebrations

Mumbai, Dec 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who is celebrating his birthday on Friday, landed in Jamnagar, Gujarat, for the birthday celebrations. The superstar touched down at the Jamnagar airport along with his family….

‘Outstanding statesman’: Putin mourns demise of Manmohan Singh

New Delhi, Dec 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday mourned the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, describing him as an “outstanding statesman”. Dr. Manmohan Singh died of age-related illnesses at…