Varun responds to criticism for picking Gigi Hadid, kissing her: ‘It was planned’

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Farah Khan wishes husband Shirish Kunder on b’day, says ‘stay weird’

Mumbai, May 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her husband’s 52nd birthday on Saturday, choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan celebrated Shirish Kunder’s uniqueness by calling him a “limited edition”. She wished him a happy birthday and encouraged him to stay…

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Op Sindoor Outreach: Shinde-led delegation wraps UAE visit, reaffirms India’s stance on terrorism

Abu Dhabi, May 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The high-level all-party delegation from India led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde, on Saturday wrapped up the successful and productive visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), significantly…

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Pakistan violated spirit of Indus Water Treaty through terror: India

United Nations, May 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has charged Pakistan with violating the Indus Water Treaty by trampling its spirit of goodwill through thousands of terrorist attacks and by obstructing the updating of the infrastructure to…

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Ed Westwick on fatherhood: Nothing can prepare you

Los Angeles, May 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ed Westwick and his Bollywood-actress wife Amy Jackson welcomed son Oscar in March. The English star said nothing prepared him for how wonderful fatherhood is. “Very amazing, very beautiful. Nothing…

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Aim to expose Pak’s network of terrorism: Cong MP Manish Tewari on anti-terror global outreach

New Delhi, May 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP Manish Tewari, a member of the delegation led by NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule, on Saturday underscored the global outreach mission’s purpose is to expose Pakistan’s network of terrorism…

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Op Sindoor Outreach: Delegation in Japan highlights India’s ‘new normal’ in fight against terrorism

Tokyo, May 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The all-party parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha held interactions with dignitaries from Japan’s political, governmental, and academic circles at India House in Tokyo conveying India’s firm…

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Karan Tacker on seeing Denzel Washington at Cannes: Was embarrassingly shedding a tear

Mumbai, May 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Karan Tacker talked about his awe and emotional reaction to seeing his idol, Denzel Washington, up close at the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. He added that he…

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John Abraham to launch comic book adaptation of animal lover vigilante film ‘Lakadbaggha’

Mumbai, May 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood star and ardent animal lover John Abraham has been brought on board to launch “Lakadbaggha: The Prologue”, a comic book adaptation of the 2023 vigilante action film “Lakadbaggha”, starring Anshuman…

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Alia says ‘Hello, Cannes!’ as she turns heads in floral gown on her red carpet debut

Mumbai, May 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Alia Bhatt looked every bit like a doll as she made a dazzling red carpet debut at the Cannes Film Festival, turning heads in a floor-sweeping, floral-embellished gown in soft…

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Pakistan terrorists cannot hide behind claim that they are ‘civilians’: India

United Nations, May 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has declared that Pakistan-based terrorists cannot claim immunity from anti-terrorism action by asserting that they are civilians. “Let us be clear: Protection of civilians should not serve as an…

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‘Pahalgam attack was done to create fear psychosis, destroy tourism and create religious discord’, says EAM Jaishankar in Berlin

Berlin, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reiterating India’s zero-tolerance for terrorism, India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has said that the Pahalgam terror attack was meant to create fear psychosis in the minds of people, destroy…

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PM Modi to hold NITI Aayog meeting today with CMs of all states after Op Sindoor

New Delhi, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an significant meeting of the NITI Aayog on Saturday at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. This is the first major talks between…

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India stands for values like peace, democracy & freedom which we need to preserve in the world today: Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi, May 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Before leaving for five foreign countries’ tour to highlight India’s stance against terrorism as part of Operation Sindoor outreach campaign, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said that the country stands…

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Shiv Sena demands suspension of Mumbai-Turkey flights

Mumbai, May 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena Social Media In-charge, Rahool Kanal, in letters addressed to the Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has made a strong plea…

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Chandrababu Naidu urges Centre to officially recognise Amaravati as Andhra capital

New Delhi/Amaravati, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to amend the AP Reorganisation Act and officially recognise Amaravati as the state capital. During…

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24 Maoists carrying Rs 84 lakh bounty surrender in Bijapur

Raipur, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) As many as 24 hardcore hardcore Maoists, collectively carrying a bounty of Rs 83.50 lakh, surrendered at the district headquarters of Bijapur within forty-eight hours of elimination of CPI (Maoist) general…

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Allu Arjun has a special gift for his first director Raghavendra Rao Garu

Mumbai, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Stylish Star Allu Arjun surprised his first director Raghavendra Rao Garu with a special gift on his birthday. The ‘Pushpa’ actor displayed a photograph of the filmmaker at the entrance of…

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KCR is god but surrounded by devils, says Kavitha amid storm over letter

Hyderabad, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K. Kavitha said on Friday that party President and former Telangana chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao is a god, but there are devils around him who…

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Delhi airport runway closure: Centre to ensure minimal impact on scheduled flights

New Delhi, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) As airport authorities prepare to temporarily shut one of the runways at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in June, Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu on Friday said that…

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Global Centre of Excellence on Millets to come up in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Global Centre of Excellence on Millets will come up at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) in Hyderabad, it was announced on Friday. The Centre has sanctioned Rs. 250…

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Milind Soman recharges with some scuba & yoga sessions in the Maldives

Mumbai, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor and fitness junkie Milind Soman recharged himself with some exciting scuba and yoga sessions during his current visit to the Maldives. ‘The Royals’ actor is accompanied by his better half,…

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Will work with the Centre for Telangana’s development: Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Friday that he would work with the Union government for the development of the state. The Chief Minister said he would meet Prime…

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Boman Irani asks ‘why’ as Anupam Kher takes a nap on his lap

Mumbai, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Boman Irani used social media to share a precious moment with “Tanvi The Great” maker Anupam Kher. The versatile actor dropped an adorable picture of Kher dozing off on his lap…

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India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, says EAM Jaishankar in Germany

Berlin, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reaffirming that India has zero tolerance for terrorism, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday said that the country will never give in to nuclear blackmail and will deal with…

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Arjun Ambati’s ‘Paramapada Sopanam’ Unveils Lyrical Song ‘Chinni Chinni Thappulevo’, Youth Goes Crazy for It

Actor Arjun Ambati, who first made his mark in Tollywood with the film Ardhanari and later became a household name through Bigg Boss, is back in the spotlight. After impressing audiences with his performances in…

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From SAGAR to MAHASAGAR: Experts call PM Modi’s maritime shift ‘strategic and visionary’

New Delhi, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a defining moment for India’s maritime diplomacy, the country unveiled its expanded oceanic strategy under the banner of the ‘MAHASAGAR’ (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across…

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Andhra Pradesh CM seeks Centre’s nod for Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project

New Delhi/Amaravati, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman in New Delhi on Friday and submitted a proposal seeking the Centre’s support for the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link…

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SC a Chief Justice-centric court, requires change: Justice Abhay S. Oka

New Delhi, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S. Oka, delivering his farewell speech on Friday in an event organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, pointed out that the apex court was…

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Zeenat Aman reveals how she bagged Shammi Kapoor’s directorial debut ‘Manoranjan’

Mumbai, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran diva Zeenat Aman shared another blast from the past as she dropped the peppy number “Dulhan Maike Chali” from her 1974 film “Manoranjan”. The song talks about a busload of…

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Folk anthem ‘Gichhamaaku’ from Vijay Kanakamedala’s ‘Bhairavam’ released

Chennai, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ)The makers of director Vijay Kanakamedala’s eagarly awaited explosive action extravaganza ‘Bhairavam’, released the fourth single from the film, a folk song called ‘Gichhamaaku’, on Friday, much to the delight of fans…

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Anees Bazmee unveils the nerve chilling trailer of Amruta Subhash’s ‘Jarann’

Mumbai, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Acclaimed filmmaker Anees Bazmee decided to put his weight behind Amruta Subhash’s spine-chilling Marathi psychological thriller “Jarann”. Sharing a glimpse of what’s to come, the makers have unveiled the engaging trailer…

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Vietnam: Holy Buddha relics from India enshrined at ancient Buddhist temple

Hanoi, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Holy Buddha Relics sent from India were enshrined at an ancient Buddhist temple Phuc Son pagoda in Bac Giang Province of Vietnam, on Friday. The relics were received with deep…

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In fresh apology, MP Minister Vijay Shah terms remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi ‘linguistic error’ (Ld)

Bhopal, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has once again issued an apology after his controversial “offensive” remarks about Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi sparked outrage. In a video…

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RBI announces record Rs 2.69 lakh crore dividend bonanza for Modi govt

Mumbai, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday approved its highest-ever dividend of a staggering Rs 2.69 lakh crore to the PM Narendra Modi-led Central government for the financial year 2024-25….

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In UAE, Indian delegation conveys message of harmony, tolerance and peaceful coexistence

Abu Dhabi, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The high-level all-party delegation from India led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde on Friday paid obeisance at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, BAPS Hindu Temple and Guru Nanak…

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‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ album is a musical tribute to Ranjan & Titli’s love journey

Mumbai, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) After making everyone grove to their bangers like “Koi Naa”, “Chor Bazari Phir Se”, “Sawariya Tera”, “Ting Ling Sajna”, and “Hutt Badmaash”, the makers of Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi starrer…

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Director Abishan Jeevinth meets Suriya; Says ‘Something inside me healed today’

Chennai, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director Abishan Jeevinth, the director of the superhit film ‘Tourist Family’, on Friday turned emotional, as he disclosed that something inside him had got healed when actor Suriya called him by…

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After 8 hours of questioning, Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests AAP legislator for corruption (Ld)

Chandigarh, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) After eight hours of intensive questioning at his residence, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Friday arrested AAP legislator from Jalandhar Central, Raman Arora, the third AAP lawmaker to face action for…

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India calls for scrapping export controls among BRICS nations

New Delhi, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has called for the dismantling of export controls among BRICS members at a meeting of the Trade Ministers of the bloc held under the presidency of Brazil, with the…

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Following the footsteps of Aishwarya, Nehha Pendse represents the timeless Indian beauty at Cannes

Mumbai, May 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) This year our divas perfectly represented the timeless beauty of the Indian culture at Cannes 2025 with their breathtaking ethnic attires. Following the footsteps of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aditi Rao…