Sidhu Moose Wala murder case: SC grants bail to Pawan Bishnoi, Jagtar Singh

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‘Aja: Sundari’ director Manu Antony thanks Joju George for his “presence and performance”

Chennai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director Manu Antony has now showered praise on actor Joju George, who plays the lead along with actress Lijomol Jose in his upcoming Malayalam film ‘Aja: Sundari’, saying that Reji, the…

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No LPG shortage, consumer rush is panic driven: Govt official

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) There is no LPG shortage in the country and “no dry-out has been reported”, Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry’s Joint Secretary, Marketing and Oil Refining, Sujata Sharma, said on Thursday….

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Patna NEET student death case: Hostel owner Manish Ranjan denied bail again

Patna, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The owner of Shambhu Girls Hostel, Manish Ranjan, arrested in connection with the Patna NEET student death case, faced another setback on Thursday as the POCSO Court refused to grant him…

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No fuel shortage, panic buying may create artificial scarcity: TN petroleum merchants

Chennai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Tamil Nadu Petroleum Merchants Association has clarified that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel anywhere in the state, even as rumours linked to the ongoing Iran conflict triggered…

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Deepika Padukone seeks urgent help from Mumbai authorities to curb rising AQI, says ‘children are choking’

Mumbai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who was last seen in ‘Singham Again’, is questioning the authorities in the Maharashtra administration over their failure to curb the air pollution in the entertainment capital…

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LPG production up by 28 pc in 5 days, cylinder delivery time remains 2.5 days: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) LPG production has been increased by 28 per cent through refinery directives in the last five days, and further procurement is actively underway, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas,…

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India examining diesel supply requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives: MEA

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Emphasising India’s role as a major exporter of refined petroleum products, particularly to neighbouring countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that the Indian government has received…

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Rashmika Mandanna reacts to the viral audio row calling it ‘Invasion of Privacy’, threatens legal action

Mumbai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) As a clip of actress Rashmika Mandanna’s mother allegedly making allegations against her former fiancé, Rakshit Shetty has gone viral, the ‘Dear Comrade’ actress has decided to break her silence on…

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Assam CM alleges Pawan Khera attempted to reach militant groups to influence polls

Guwahati, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday alleged that Congress leader Pawan Khera attempted to contact militant organisations in the state to influence election outcomes, claiming that multiple cases have…

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No fuel shortage, avoid creating fake narratives: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) There is no fuel shortage, and India has sufficient crude oil stock at the moment, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday, adding that people should…

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Man-animal conflict: Leopards to be reclassified to Schedule 2 species in Maha

Mumbai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant move to address the rising frequency of leopards entering human settlements in Maharashtra due to destruction of their own habitat, Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Thursday announced in…

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Pakistan has zero credibility when it comes to cross-border terrorism: MEA

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Thursday slammed Pakistan yet again, terming the country as the “state sponsor of terrorism for decades” which also has no credibility when it comes to cross-border terrorism. Reacting…

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Telangana woman kills herself after throwing two daughters into well

Hyderabad, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) In yet another shocking incident in Telangana, a woman on Thursday killed her two minor daughters by throwing them into a well before committing suicide by jumping in herself, police said….

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Prakash Jha shares insights into ground realities of theatrical ecosystem and its commerce

Mumbai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Award-winning filmmaker Prakash Jha has spoken up on the issue of smaller films losing out to big ticket entertainers in terms of screen sharing. The filmmaker spoke with IANS…

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Ishaan Khatter flaunts his flexed biceps during his latest workout session: Ambition inside my DNA

Mumbai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ishaan Khatter flaunted his flexed biceps during his latest workout session. The ‘Dhadak’ actor dropped a video on his official Instagram account in which he could be seen lifting weights,…

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Working swiftly to assist stranded nationals, ensure safety of shipping and India’s energy security: MEA

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India continues to work extensively on extending assistance to Indian nationals in Iran and at the same time is also addressing issues pertaining to the safety of shipping and country’s…

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India has over 11,000 pilots, nearly 1,900 are women: Govt

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India currently has more than 11,000 pilots working with major domestic airlines, with nearly 1,900 of them being women, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to…

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Sidhu Moose Wala murder case: SC grants bail to Pawan Bishnoi, Jagtar Singh

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to two accused — Pawan Kumar Bishnoi and Jagtar Singh — in the 2022 murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. A…

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India’s retail inflation edges up to 3.2 per cent in February

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s inflation rate, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with 2024 as the base year, edged up to 3.21 per cent for February compared to the same…

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‘Bengal loves those who love Bengal’: Mamata Banerjee’s message to new Governor

Kolkata, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the former Intelligence Bureau (IB) top officer and the former Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi, taking oath as the 22nd Governor of West Bengal on Thursday, Chief Minister Mamata…

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Kumbh Mela’s viral sensation Monalisa rejects ‘love jihad’ claims after interfaith wedding

Thiruvananthapuram, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Monalisa Bhosle, who recently went viral during the Kumbh Mela, on Thursday dismissed allegations that her interfaith marriage amounted to ‘love jihad’, calling out such claims as false and misleading. Addressing…

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Kumbh Mela girl Monalisa, Muslim husband Farman Khan thank Kerala government for supporting their marriage

Mumbai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kumbh Mela girl Monalisa Bhosle, and her husband Farman Khan have given their first public statement after tying the nuptial knot. The couple has expressed their gratitude to the Kerala…

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Have never harmed anyone, see no reason why anyone should try to harm me: Farooq Abdullah

Jammu, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) In his first response to the unsuccessful assassination attempt against him, former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah stated on Thursday that he has never held any animosity towards anyone, and wondered…

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SC declines petition seeking return of Subhas Chandra Bose’s ashes from Japan

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a writ petition seeking directions to bring back the mortal remains of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose from Japan to India. After…

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Govt to give Rs 30,000 crore to oil PSUs as LPG subsidy in 2025-26

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Government has approved a compensation of Rs 30,000 crore in FY 2025-26 to the public sector oil companies — Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum — for supplying…

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Arjun Rampal wishes birthday to Dhurandhar maker Aditya Dhar: No one was ready for you

Mumbai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Arjun Rampal penned a lovely wish for the ‘Dhurandhar’ maker Aditya Dhar as he turned a year older on Thursday. Arjun took to his official Instagram account and uploaded a…

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‘If there is crisis, country should stand together’: BJP leader hits out at Oppn

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP’s Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress amid the ongoing debate over the gas crisis, accusing the party of indulging in partisan politics…

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Divyanka Tripathi shares her relationship rule for hubby Vivek Dahiya

Mumbai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) A popular name in the television industry, Divyanka Tripathi shared an important relationship rule she makes her actor husband, Vivek Dahiya, follow. The rule set by the ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’ actress…

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No crisis on oil front as India has ample reserves, diversified imports: Govt

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s strategic oil reserves and diversification of energy imports across 40 supplier countries have transformed its capacity to absorb global energy shocks, and this resilience has ensured that there is…

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Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ to re-releases in cinemas a week ahead of release of 2nd part of the franchise

Mumbai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The first part of the Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise is set to make its way to the theatres once again, a week ahead of the release of the 2nd part. The…

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Opposition MPs flags LPG shortage, petrol price concerns; govt says no need to panic

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Several Opposition MPs on Thursday raised concerns over claims of shortages of LPG cylinders and rising fuel prices, demanding a discussion in Parliament and accusing the government of failing to…

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SC grants bail to Kashmiri separatist leader in terror funding case

New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta granted relief…

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Ravi takes oath as new West Bengal Governor (Ld)

Kolkata, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Intelligence Bureau (IB) super-cop and also the former Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi, was sworn in as the new Governor of West Bengal on Thursday morning. The ceremony started…

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Sidhant recalls the simple words from his mother & grandmother that have helped kept him grounded

Mumbai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Sidhant recalled the simple words from his mother and grandmother that have helped keep him grounded all these years. Recalling his growing-up years in Jammu, the ‘Black Warrant’ actor shared…

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Papon’s train journey from Surat to Mumbai features his Gamosa, a piece of his childhood

Mumbai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer-songwriter Papon, who is known for ‘Bulleya’, ‘Jiyein Kyun’, ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ and others, recently took the route less travelled by celebrities. The singer boarded a train from Surat to…

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21 abducted Naga civilians freed in Manipur’s Ukhrul after negotiations

Imphal, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) All 21 Naga community civilians who were detained by villagers and armed men of the Kuki community in Manipur’s Ukhrul district were released on Thursday after hectic negotiations, officials said. A…

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Nasser tells Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad: Tender an apology from your heart!

Chennai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The South Indian Artistes’ Association President Nasser on Thursday urged Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad to tender a heartfelt apology for a derogatory comment he had recently made on iconic Tamil actor…

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Genelia D’Souza reminds all the mothers out there: Focus on progress not perfection

Mumbai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Genelia D’Souza, who is also a mother of two boys – Riaan and Rahyl, reminded all the mothers out there that when it comes to fitness, they should ‘focus on progress and…

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Terror funding case: NIA raids multiple places in J&K’s Poonch

Jammu, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday raided multiple places in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district in connection with a terror funding case. Officials said that the NIA raided multiple locations…

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J&K Police begin comprehensive probe into attack on Farooq Abdullah; condemnation mounts

Jammu, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday started an extensive probe into the antecedents of the assailant, while widespread condemnation and anger against the attack on Dr Farooq Abdullah continued. The…