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Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day; metal and auto stocks lead rally

Pakistan: Luxury car purchased for Senate chairman Gilani from public funds

Islamabad, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) A car worth Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 90 million has been bought for Pakistan’s Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani from the Senate’s budget even as a majority of the country’s population battles…

‘Sept violence probe panel report may be made public after Nepal’s new govt assumes office’

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Activists linked to Nepal’s Gen-Z movement continue protests, say reports from Kathmandu, demanding the government make public a report from the probe commission formed to investigate the September 8-9 incidents…

Bengal 2026 polls: Trinamool announces candidates list, Mamata to contest from Bhabanipur

Kolkata, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Trinamool Congress on Tuesday released its first list of candidates, containing 291 names, for the two-phase April elections to the 294-member West Bengal Assembly and set the scene for a…

Jamie Foxx reacts to Michael B. Jordan’s Oscars speech: ‘Honestly, you deserve 2 Oscars’

Los Angeles, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx has expressed his admiration for the Oscar-winning actor Michael B. Jordan. The ‘Django Unchained’ has shared that he is beyond proud of the ‘Sinners’ actor for…

Govt acts against LPG hoarding, seizes 15,000 cylinders in 12,000 raids

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Tuesday said it has conducted 12,000 raids and seized more than 15,000 LPG cylinders to curb hoarding amid rumours of shortages and panic bookings, while maintaining that…

Sara Ali Khan asked to submit proof of faith in Sanatan in order to visit Badrinath and Kedarnath temples

Mumbai, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has been asked to submit an affidavit if she wishes to seek blessings at the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. On Tuesday, Badri-Kedar Temple Committee Chairman Hemant…

3 lakh metric tonnes LPG stranded at Strait of Hormuz: Govt official

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nearly 3 lakh metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is currently stranded at the Strait of Hormuz, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and…

Conviction orders passed in 56 of 59 PMLA cases filed by ED: Minister

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Special Courts for Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cases have delivered judgments on merits in connection with the issue of money laundering in 59 cases, of which conviction orders…

BJP slams Congress over USCIRF report remarks on RSS, RAW

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress after its leaders cited a US religious freedom panel’s report that criticised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh…

Telangana minister for appointing Jagga Reddy as PCC chief

Hyderabad, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a development that may send ripples within the ruling Congress party in Telangana, state minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has demanded that senior leader Jagga Reddy should be made the state…

Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends G RAM G Act, slams Oppn for ‘vote-bank politics’ in RS

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan sharply attacked the opposition in the Rajya Sabha. He accused them of petty politics over renaming rural employment schemes and…

India starts sourcing LPG from multiple global channels, including US

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has started sourcing LPG from multiple global channels, including the United States, to diversify supplies amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the government said on Tuesday, adding that there…

Different-abled in Andhra Pradesh to get free bus travel facility

Amaravati, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Andhra Pradesh government is set to launch a scheme, offering free bus travel to differently-abled citizens across the state. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will launch the ‘Divyang Shakti’ scheme…

SCB Hospital fire toll touches 12; Oppn demands resignation of Odisha Health Minister

Bhubaneswar, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the wake of the tragic fire incident at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha on Monday, that claimed 12 lives, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and…

Sharmila Tagore calls film festivals ‘vital spaces where global cinema comes together’

Mumbai, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore will be facilitated at The International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) for her immense contribution to Indian cinema. The festival, which is slated to take place between March…

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day; metal and auto stocks lead rally

Mumbai, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian equity benchmark indices continued their recovery for the second straight session on Tuesday, ending higher after a volatile trading day that saw markets swing between gains and losses. The Nifty…

SC urges Centre to recognise paternity leave

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the Union government to enact a law recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit, while striking down a provision that limited maternity benefits…

‘Scurrilous campaign exposed’: Advocate after HC orders removal of posts on Hardeep Puri’s daughter

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani on Tuesday said the Delhi High Court’s direction to take down social media posts linking Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, to American…

India is entering new phase in global trade, says Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India’s overall economic fundamentals remain strong, with exports holding steady and multiple factors supporting the country’s external position. Speaking in the Lok Sabha,…

MARCOS personnel critically injured during river rescue ops in J&K’s Uri

Srinagar, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) A marine commando (MARCOS) of the navy was critically injured during a rescue operation in the Jhelum River in J&K’s Baramulla district on Tuesday and was shifted to an army hospital…

Mrunal Thakur seeks Bappa’s blessings during her visit to Pune

Mumbai, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Mrunal Thakur took Bappa’s blessings during her visit to Pune. The ‘Jersey’ actress offered prayers at the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir on Tuesday, the glimpses of which have also…

PM Mudra Yojana continues to empower small entrepreneurs with collateral-free loans: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reaffirmed the transformative role of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in supporting small-time entrepreneurs across India by providing collateral-free credit, enabling millions to turn…

Ryan Gosling says he got the manuscript of ‘Project Hail Mary’ at the start of COVID 19!

Chennai, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ryan Gosling, who plays the lead in directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s eagerly awaited sci-fi entertainer ‘Project Hail Mary’, has now disclosed that he got the manuscript of the…

Maruti Suzuki India gets Rs 5,786 crore tax notice

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Tuesday said it has received a draft assessment order from the Income Tax Authority involving a demand of Rs 5,786 crore. The company, however, clarified…

Swayambhu’s story is set in a period that just precedes India’s golden era: Bharat Krishnamachari

Chennai, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director Bharat Krishnamachari, whose eagerly awaited pan Indian period film ‘Swayambhu’ is gearing up to hit screens this summer, has now disclosed that the story of the film is set at…

Govt extends export relief measures till March 31 amid Strait of Hormuz disruption

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Tuesday extended relief measures for export cargo till March 31 as disruptions continue in the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The move…

Ali Fazal says ‘Happy Anniversary Partner’ on another year of marital bliss with Richa Chadha

Mumbai, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ali Fazal wished Happy Anniversary to his ‘Partner’ Richa Chadha as he completed another year of marital bliss with his ladylove on Tuesday. Publishing a couple of goofy photos of…

Akshay Kumar reveals how IPl served as inspiration for Mumbai Clean League

Mumbai, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who currently hosts the reality game show ‘Wheel of Fortune India’, has shared the core idea behind Mumbai Clean League. The actor shared that the league drew…

Telangana BJP MLAs reach Assembly with farmers’ petitions on pushcart

Hyderabad, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The BJP MLAs in Telangana on Tuesday reached the Assembly with a pushcart carrying representations from farmers, demanding implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in the state and resolution…

Varanasi: 14 arrested for throwing non-veg food into Ganga during Iftar party on boat

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) A video showing a group of people reportedly holding an iftar party on a boat in the middle of the Ganga River at Varanasi has gone viral on social media,…

204 retired bureaucrats, army officers, lawyers raise concerns about Rahul Gandhi’s conduct in Parliament

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over 200 prominent senior citizens, including former ambassadors, retired army officers, bureaucrats and senior advocates, on Tuesday raised their voice against the alleged conduct and demeanour of Rahul Gandhi, the…

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day; metal and auto stocks lead rally

Pakistan: Luxury car purchased for Senate chairman Gilani from public funds

‘Sept violence probe panel report may be made public after Nepal’s new govt assumes office’

Bengal 2026 polls: Trinamool announces candidates list, Mamata to contest from Bhabanipur

Jamie Foxx reacts to Michael B. Jordan’s Oscars speech: ‘Honestly, you deserve 2 Oscars’

Govt acts against LPG hoarding, seizes 15,000 cylinders in 12,000 raids

Sara Ali Khan asked to submit proof of faith in Sanatan in order to visit Badrinath and Kedarnath temples

3 lakh metric tonnes LPG stranded at Strait of Hormuz: Govt official

Conviction orders passed in 56 of 59 PMLA cases filed by ED: Minister

BJP slams Congress over USCIRF report remarks on RSS, RAW

Telangana minister for appointing Jagga Reddy as PCC chief

Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends G RAM G Act, slams Oppn for ‘vote-bank politics’ in RS

India starts sourcing LPG from multiple global channels, including US

Different-abled in Andhra Pradesh to get free bus travel facility

SCB Hospital fire toll touches 12; Oppn demands resignation of Odisha Health Minister

Sharmila Tagore calls film festivals ‘vital spaces where global cinema comes together’

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day; metal and auto stocks lead rally

SC urges Centre to recognise paternity leave

‘Scurrilous campaign exposed’: Advocate after HC orders removal of posts on Hardeep Puri’s daughter

India is entering new phase in global trade, says Piyush Goyal

MARCOS personnel critically injured during river rescue ops in J&K’s Uri

Mrunal Thakur seeks Bappa’s blessings during her visit to Pune

PM Mudra Yojana continues to empower small entrepreneurs with collateral-free loans: FM Sitharaman

Ryan Gosling says he got the manuscript of ‘Project Hail Mary’ at the start of COVID 19!

Maruti Suzuki India gets Rs 5,786 crore tax notice

Swayambhu’s story is set in a period that just precedes India’s golden era: Bharat Krishnamachari

Govt extends export relief measures till March 31 amid Strait of Hormuz disruption

Ali Fazal says ‘Happy Anniversary Partner’ on another year of marital bliss with Richa Chadha

Akshay Kumar reveals how IPl served as inspiration for Mumbai Clean League

Telangana BJP MLAs reach Assembly with farmers’ petitions on pushcart

Varanasi: 14 arrested for throwing non-veg food into Ganga during Iftar party on boat

204 retired bureaucrats, army officers, lawyers raise concerns about Rahul Gandhi’s conduct in Parliament

Household savings as percentage of GDP increased to 21.7 pc in 2024-25: Minister

FPI outflows ease in FY26 at Rs 96,974 crore, lower than FY25 sell-off: Govt

Sanjay Dutt-Nora Fatehi song controversy: Makers to release the new version soon

BJP revives 2008 ‘cash-for-votes’ scandal on 15th anniversary of WikiLeaks disclosures

ECI makes changes in administrative, police dept in Kerala ahead of Assembly polls

Rajinikanth slams TVK leader’s ‘untrue’ claims on political entry, says truth will prevail

Rajat Arora recalls getting injured on the sets of ‘Dhurandhar’: Ranveer Singh came running…

Three Congress MLAs suspended in Odisha over RS cross-voting row

Afghanistan warns of ‘teeth-breaking response’ to Pakistan’s strike in Kabul