These 18 Images Won Judges Over In The 2024 Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Contest

These 18 images won judges over in the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest - USA TODAY

A carrom ball that bowled everyone: PM writes to Ashwin on his retirement

New Delhi, Dec 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his heartiest congratulations to off-spin maestro Ravichandran Ashwin on his illustrious career who retired from international cricket. The PM said the latter’s “jersey no….

Kerala trader suicide: Wife seeks abetment charges against officials of CPI(M)-controlled bank

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Marykutty, the wife of Mulangassery Sabu (56), a businessman from Kattapana in the Idukki district of Kerala, who committed suicide on December 20), has demanded abetment charges against the officials of…

Astro Zindagi: Weekly Horoscope

New Delhi, Dec 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Here is your astrological guide for the week ahead, the forecast for December 23-29. Aries This week, Aries, the stars increase your desire and determination to succeed at work. If…

From Gujarat to America: Perils of illegal migration as Trump plans crackdown

Ahmedabad, Dec 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President-elect Donald Trump has reignited the national debate on illegal immigration, pledging that, on his first day of taking charge of the office, he would oversee the largest deportation operation…

Seven Indians injured in deadly Christmas market attack in Germany

Berlin, Dec 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Seven Indian nationals were among those injured in a horrifying attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, that left five dead, including a 9-year-old child, and nearly 200 injured, according…

CM Stalin favours DMK contesting Erode East bypolls, likely to take seat from Cong

Chennai, Dec 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the Election Commission of India declaring the Erode East Assembly seat vacant following the demise of veteran Congress leader E.V.K.S Elangovan, political parties have commenced preparations for the by-election. Sources…

Delhi’s air quality in ‘very poor’ category, cold wave persist

New Delhi, Dec 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi witnessed yet another day of toxic air on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the ‘very poor’ category for the second consecutive day. At 6 am,…

Punjab building collapse: NDRF, Army continue rescue operation

Chandigarh, Dec 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rescuers involving the National Disaster Management Force (NDRF) and the Indian Army on Sunday began the operation on the second day as three people were believed to be trapped in the…

Saba Pataudi shares ‘memories of December’ with Saif, Kareena and other family members

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Saba Pataudi, the sister of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, recently took to social media to share cherished “memories of December” with her family. The post featured beautiful moments with her…

India condemns ‘horrific and senseless attack’ in Germany

New Delhi, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Saturday severely condemned the “horrific and senseless attack” in Germany that has reportedly killed five people and injured over 200. “We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at…

New Maha Cabinet: Fadnavis keeps Home, Shinde gets Urban Development, Ajit Pawar in charge of Finance

Nagpur, Dec 21, (SocialNews.XYZ) Finally, the wait is over. Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday approved the portfolio allocation to the ministers as recommended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The list was released after the…

Explained: Key recommendations of 55th GST Council meet

Jaisalmer/New Delhi, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) From reducing GST rate on fortified rice kernel (FRK) to fully exempt GST on gene therapy, the 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Saturday…

India a natural trade and commerce partner of Kuwait: PM Modi

Kuwait City, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has been a natural trading partner of Kuwait and continues to be so in contemporary times and people-to-people linkages over centuries have fostered a special bond of friendship between…

Five feared trapped as six-storey building collapses in Punjab (Ld)

Chandigarh, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) A six-storey building collapsed in Mohali district in Punjab on Saturday evening, trapping five people under the debris, officials said. Rescue operations are ongoing, and one person has been rescued and…

Character assassination, says Allu Arjun after Telangana CM’s attack

Hyderabad, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Denying that he visited Sandhya Theatre without permission or conducted a roadshow, Tollywood actor Allu Arjun said on Saturday that he was hurt over his character assassination. He also termed as…

PM Modi hails Indian diaspora’s role in development of Kuwait, says India of future will be hub of global development

Kuwait City, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lauding the hard work, achievement and contribution of the Indian community to the development of Kuwait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended an invitation to diaspora members to participate…

Sachdeva slams Kejriwal over ‘Purvanchali insult’ claims, calls it part of his ‘poisonous’ politics

New Delhi, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva accused AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal of playing regional politics and spreading poison among the public. He was responding to the former Delhi chief minister’s allegation…

Govinda distributes sweets and meets fans on his 61st birthday

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Govinda, who turned 61 on Saturday, stepped out of his residence to personally greet fans and paparazzi. The ‘Hero No. 1’ actor was seen distributing sweets to his fans….

GST on rice kernels slashed to help poor, no hike in tax for salted popcorn: Sitharaman

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the Goods and Services Tax Council has approved the reduction of GST on rice kernels to 5 per cent, exempted life-saving…

Subhash Ghai reveals Laxmikant sang ‘Om Shanti Om’ before Kishore Kumar’s iconic version

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai recently revealed that late composer Laxmikant recorded “Om Shanti Om” before Kishore Kumar. During his appearance on the sets of “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa,” Ghai shared a…

PM Modi’s visit to labour camp in Kuwait underscores government’s resolve for welfare of Indian workers abroad (Lead)

Kuwait City, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with a cross-section of Indian workers during his visit to a labour camp in Mina Abdullah area of Kuwait, his first official programme…

Three semiconductor units to be set up in NE will create 80K jobs: HM Shah

Agartala, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the Union Cabinet recently decided to establish three semiconductor units in the northeast for the development of the semiconductor and display manufacturing…

Hombale films announces next chapters of iconic films, Salaar and K.G.F. directed by Prashanth Neel

Chennai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hombale Films, the producers of the iconic K.G.F. and Salaar franchises, announced that they will soon reveal the production schedules for the next chapters of these blockbuster films, both helmed by…

Congress hails L-G’s nod to ED for prosecuting Kejriwal

New Delhi, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devender Yadav said on Saturday that Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena’s nod to the ED to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal is a big setback for the former…

Six-storey building collapsed in Punjab; several feared trapped

Chandigarh, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) A six-storey building collapsed in Mohali district in Punjab on Saturday evening, trapping several people under the debris, officials said. The rescue operation was on to pull out people trapped below…

PM Modi’s visit to labour camp in Kuwait underscores government’s resolve for welfare of Indian workers abroad

Telangana not to allow benefit shows of movies, actors’ theatres visits

Hyderabad, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a strong reaction to the stampede during the premiere show of “Pushpa 2” at a theatre in Hyderabad, the Telangana government on Saturday announced that it has decided not to…

Mumbai boat mishap: 6-year-old boy’s body recovered; death toll rises to 15

Mumbai, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The body of a six-year-old boy, who has been missing since the December 18 crash of an Indian Navy speedboat with a crowded passenger ferry, off the Gateway of India, was…

The Allu Arjun Controversy: How One Incident Turned the Tide of Public Sentiment

In recent times, a significant controversy has erupted in the Telugu film industry and political circles, centering around actor Allu Arjun. The issue has sparked widespread debate, with allegations that Allu Arjun’s actions—or inactions—may have…

PM Modi meets 101-year-old former IFS officer, gets a rousing welcome in Kuwait (Lead)

Kuwait City, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian community gave a rousing reception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived at his hotel in Kuwait City on Saturday afternoon, shortly after he touched down in…

Rahsmika Mandanna ends 2024 with a bang

Rashmika Mandanna, the versatile actress known for her stellar performances in Indian cinema, has ended 2024 with a bang, solidifying her position as the number one heroine of her generation. The actress completed the year…

Tamannaah Bhatia’s Menacing Look From Ashok Teja, Madhu Creations, Sampath Nandi Teamworks Big Budget Multi-Lingual Film Odela 2 Unveiled On Her Birthday

Tamannaah Bhatia’s Menacing Look From Ashok Teja, Madhu Creations, Sampath Nandi Teamworks Big Budget Multi-Lingual Film Odela 2 Unveiled On Her Birthday Tamannaah Bhatia is currently starring in Odela 2, the highly anticipated sequel to…

The Most Handsome Man In The World, Aaron Taylor-Johnson Gives Fans An Insight Into How He Got Into Shape For Kraven The Hunter

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is arguably one of the fittest stars out there and his physical transformation for his role as Kraven is proof of his impressive fitness level. Having been named the most handsome man alive…