When B. R. Chopra made made clear demarcations between television and cinema

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India set to sharpen military edge with Rs 50,000 cr budget surge post ‘Operation Sindoor’

New Delhi, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s Defence preparedness may receive a major financial push, with government sources indicating a likely Rs 50,000 crore increase in the nation’s military budget following the successful execution of ‘Operation…

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India-UK FTA: Bilateral trade projected to surge by 15 pc annually until 2030

New Delhi, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The bilateral trade between India and the United Kingdom (UK) is expected to increase by around 15 per cent annually until 2030, factoring in the aspect that the free trade…

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Ananya Panday: We have set unrealistic beauty standards

Mumbai, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Ananya Panday has talked about how she faced body shaming both for being too skinny and later for her natural curves, showing that women are constantly judged. She went on…

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Elnaaz Norouzi shares how ‘My Stupid Heart’ pushed her beyond her comfort zone

Mumbai, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Iranian-German actress Elnaaz Norouzi has opened up about stepping out of her comfort zone for her latest single, ‘My Stupid Heart.’ The actress and singer revealed that the project challenged her…

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Neetu Chandra opens up on lack of support from men in the film industry

Mumbai, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Neetu Chandra has opened up about the lack of support she received from men in the film industry. In a recent conversation, the actress revealed that despite her consistent efforts…

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Bella Hadid talks about her insecurities, need for an alter ego

Los Angeles, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Supermodel Bella Hadid said to feeling insecure about herself and her appearance during her younger years, and those insecurities led her to develop an alter ego. Bella told British Vogue:…

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Post Malone inspired Blake Shelton for his new album

Los Angeles, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer Blake Shelton has revealed how rapper-singer Post Malone is the inspiration behind his new album, ‘For Recreational Use Only’. During an appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’,…

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Adani Airports ends partnership with Celebi for Mumbai, Ahmedabad airports

Ahmedabad, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Adani Airport Holdings has terminated the ground handling concession agreement with Turkish firm Celebi at Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports with immediate effect. In a statement, Adani Airports said that after the…

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Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia: Incredibly inspiring to work with Babbu Maan, Guru Randhawa

Mumbai, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, who is stepping into the world of cinema with the Punjabi film Shaunki Sardar, has talked about working with big personalities such as Babbu Maan, Guru Randhawa….

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Jacqueliene discusses moment of challenges, joy at ‘Women in Cinema’ panel at Cannes

Mumbai, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Jacqueliene Fernandez, who is representing India at the Red Sea Film Festival, being hosted at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, said that she discussed her moments of challenges, joy…

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Vinay Pathak-starrer ‘Maya Ko Maya’ wraps up filming, set for winter release

Mumbai, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vinay Pathak-starrer psychological thriller “Maya Ko Maya,” has completed its filming and is targeting a worldwide release in winter 2025. The film, which also stars Anna Sharma, Saloni Batra, and Satyajeet…

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Delhi’s air quality in ‘very poor’ category with average AQI at 305; Wazirpur, Mundka soar above 400

New Delhi, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi’s air quality on Friday morning slipped into the “very poor” category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 305 and Wazirpur and Mundka seeing levels soar to 422…

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Meenakshi Seshadri dances to ‘Ek Main Aur Ek Tu’ on Khel Khel Mein 50th anniversary

Mumbai, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former actress Meenakshi Seshadri channeled her inner Neetu Kapoor as she recreated a glamorous retro look to dance to the iconic 1975 track “Ek Main Aur Ek Tu” from Khel Khel…

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Amitabh Bachchan: When you work everything falls into place

Mumbai, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan said that when one fully dedicates themselves, everything aligns perfectly. The thespian also shared that he experienced it as he had a fulfilling day. The cine icon took…

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India hosts UN panel on Lord Buddha’s teachings to mark International Day of Vesak

New York, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York commemorated the International Day of Vesak on Friday with a distinguished panel discussion titled ‘Teachings of Gautama Buddha…

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Supreme Court to hear Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah’s plea today against HC order for remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi

New Delhi, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court is set to hear the plea of Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah on Friday, challenging a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that initiated suo…

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Rajnath Singh to visit Gujarat’s Bhuj airbase today

New Delhi, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit the Bhuj airbase in Gujarat for a two-day visit on Friday. The Defence Minister will also visit the India-Pakistan border region. During…

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Man charged with arson after fire at British PM’s home

London, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) A 21-year-old man has been charged with arson with intent to cause a fire at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s home, the Metropolitan Police said. According to the police statement released…

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India remains fastest-growing economy at ‘precarious moment’ for world: UN

United Nations, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India remains the fastest-growing large economy and is expected to record a 6.3 per cent growth this fiscal year, while the global economy faces a “precarious moment,” according to the…

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Zelensky to skip Istanbul peace talks, Ukraine to send Defence Minister-led delegation

Ankara, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he would not attend upcoming peace talks with Russia in Istanbul, though Kyiv will send a delegation led by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov as part…

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UK High Court rejects fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi’s bail plea

New Delhi, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division, in London rejected bail plea of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi who already had made several such futile attempts. His plea was…

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Diljit Dosanjh shares all the chaotic fun that when behind his Met Gala debut

Mumbai, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh made quite a splash with his grand debut at the Met Gala this year. Keeping in tune with the theme of this year, he stayed…

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Telangana: Washing of feet of Miss World contestants triggers outrage

Hyderabad, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Washing and wiping the feet of Miss World 2025 contestants by women from Telangana before their entry into a temple has triggered outrage with the opposition BRS and BJP terming it…

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Hyderabad: Actor Bellamkonda Srinivas booked for rude behaviour with traffic police constable

Hyderabad, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Hyderabad Police on Thursday booked a case against film actor Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas for behaving rudely with a traffic police constable and seized his car. The Tollywood actor appeared before…

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Here is the one thing that can brighten up Rashmika Mandanna’s whole day

Mumbai, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rashmika Mandanna has disclosed the one thing that can brighten up her whole day. According to the ‘Animal’ actress, the right scent makes her go hmmmm. She took to her…

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Adani Airports snaps ties with Turkish firm DragonPass

New Delhi, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Adani Airport Holdings has scrapped its agreement with Turkish company DragonPass to provide the latter’s customers access to its airport lounges. The move comes in the wake of Turkey’s support…

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In call with EAM Jaishankar, Afghanistan FM firmly rejects attempts to create distrust with India

Kabul/New Delhi, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday evening spoke with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, appreciating the ruling regime’s condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam…

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India is increasingly positioned as Apple’s most viable alternative to China

New Delhi, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s competitive edge makes it a natural choice for tech giants like Apple and the US-based company has assured the government of its commitment to manufacture its products and boost…

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Neha Sharma reveals her go-to look for brunch

Mumbai, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Neha Sharma revealed her go-to look for brunch through her latest Instagram post. The ‘Crook’ actress took to her Instagram stories and dropped a couple of sneak peeks from her…

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Gautam Adani lauds students, teachers for 100 pc CBSE results at Adani Vidya Mandir

New Delhi, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday, lauded the efforts of students and teachers at Adani Vidya Mandir Ahmedabad (AVMA) for scoring 100 per cent results in the…

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Maulana Azad National Urdu University cancels MoU with Turkish institute

Hyderabad, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute of Turkey in the wake of Turkey’s support to Pakistan…

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Chris Brown arrested in Manchester for assaulting a music producer in a nightclub

Mumbai, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer Chris Brown was taken into police custody on Thursday in Manchester, England, for allegedly hitting music producer Abe Diaw with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub back in 2023….

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Here’s how Neena Gupta is fulfilling her nani duties

Mumbai, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Masaba Gupta took to social media to share a heartwarming glimpse of her mother, Neena Gupta, embracing her nani duties with love and affection. The cherished moments captured the veteran actress…

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Preity Zinta looks back at Cannes 2024: ‘When I officially got back to showbiz’

Mumbai, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Preity Zinta turned back the clock and revisited her appearance at Cannes 2024. Sharing a video from the film festival on social media, Preity wrote, “Throwback to the same time…

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Lucky Ali talks about his debut concert in Sikkim on the 50th statehood anniversary

Mumbai, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Celebrated singer Lucky Ali is all set to mark a special milestone with his first-ever performance in Sikkim as part of the state’s 50th Statehood Day celebrations. Known for his soulful…

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After JNU, Jamia suspends MoUs with institutions in Turkey over support to Pakistan

New Delhi, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Several prominent Indian universities have suspended their academic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Turkey, citing national security concerns. The latest to act is Jamia Millia Islamia, which issued…

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Kangana Ranaut tweets on Donald Trump; deletes it, expressing regret

New Delhi, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP parliamentarian Kangana Ranaut on Thursday informed about taking down a tweet as well as an Instagram post, at the behest of party president J.P. Nadda, which she posted about…

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India revokes security clearance of Turkey’s Celebi Airport Services

New Delhi, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Thursday revoked the security clearance for Turkish ground-handling firm Celebi Airport Services at the Indian airports, as calls grew to ban Turkish businesses in the wake of…

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PVRINOX and Maddock ends war over ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’, agrees on theatre release on May 23

Mumbai, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi starrer “Bhool Chuk Maaf” is finally set to release in theatres on May 23. The update comes after a legal face-off between PVR Inox and production…

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Celina Jaitly reveals she wins against ageism every single day

Mumbai, May 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Age is just a number for actress Celina Jaitly as she believes one should not let anyone determine what they can or cannot do based on how old they are. Posting a…