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NCW to host ‘Shakti Samvaad’ with State Women’s Commissions in Delhi today

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Commission for Women (NCW) is set to organise ‘Shakti Samvaad’, an interactive and capacity-building meeting with State Women’s Commissions (SWCs) at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, starting…

US museum to return three Indian sculptures from Tamil Nadu

Washington, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced that it will return three historic South Indian bronze sculptures to India after provenance research established that the works had been illegally…

Ankita Lokhande admits returning to Laughter Chefs feels like ‘home-coming’

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) A popular name in the television industry, Ankita Lokhande, admitted that returning to the cooking reality show “Laughter Chefs” with husband Vicky Jain feels like ‘home-coming’ to her. An excited Ankita…

Piyush Goyal hits out at Cong, calls India-EU trade deal ‘win-win agreement’

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has strongly countered the Congress’ criticism of the India-European Union free trade agreement, asserting that the deal is not a zero-sum pact but a…

Adnan Sami calls wife Roya his ‘calm in every storm’

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Popular playback singer Adnan Sami penned a lovely anniversary wish for his better half, Roya Sami Khan, as the two completed 16 years of marital bliss on Thursday. Marking the occasion, he…

SC to hear petitions challenging UGC’s new regulations today

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a batch of petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. As per the cause list…

India-EU trade pact triggers alarm bells in Washington

Washington, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Washington reacted with unease after India and the European Union sealed a landmark free trade agreement, with influential lawmakers, top administration officials, and policy experts warning that America risks being sidelined….

US Senators clash over DHS funding as Republican warn of govt shutdown

Washington, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) A bitter fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security escalated in the US Senate, with Republicans warning of a possible government shutdown and Democrats demanding changes to rein in…

Necessary to prevent economic collapse in Venezuela: Rubio defends US control of oil revenues

Washington, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended Washington’s oversight of Venezuelan oil revenues, telling senators that the arrangement was necessary to prevent economic collapse while the country transitions away from…

US Federal Reserve links weak jobs to immigration slowdown

Washington, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that job growth has slowed in part because of a sharp decline in labour supply driven by lower immigration. Powell on Wednesday (local time)…

Maha Dy CM Ajit Pawar’s last rites to be performed today in Baramati

Baramati, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar will be held on Thursday in his political stronghold, Baramati, with full state honours, following his tragic death…

Trump touts tech boom, market highs as firms back new accounts

Washington, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Donald Trump has claimed a surge in investment, record stock market gains, and strong backing from major technology, finance, and consumer companies, as he argued the United States is…

Rubio says Venezuela was China’s oil base in US backyard

Washington, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told lawmakers that Venezuela under Nicolas Maduro had become a strategic base for China, Russia, and Iran in the Western Hemisphere, warning that Beijing…

US Federal Reserve holds rates; Powell cites tariff pressures

Washington, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady. Chair Jerome Powell said inflation is still “somewhat elevated,” with tariffs pushing up goods prices. The Federal Open Market Committee “decided to leave our…

Ishita Dutta, Vatsal Seth shares their ‘secret’ behind managing two little kids

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Ishita Dutta, on Wednesday took to her social media account to share the secret behind managing two toddlers. The actress shared a picture featuring herself along with her husband Vatsal…

Telangana municipal polls: 902 nominations filed on first day

Hyderabad, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) A total of 902 nominations were filed on Wednesday, the first day for next month’s municipal elections in Telangana. According to State Election Commission (SEC), 890 candidates, including 55 independents, filed…

Bruce Springsteen’s ICE protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ targets ‘Trump’s private army’

Los Angeles, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Legendary singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen is back with new music. The Boss has released a freshly written song, ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ in response to what he called “the state terror being…

Opposition’s uproar in Parliament sparks outrage; BJP chief Nitin Nabin demands apology

New Delhi, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin strongly condemned the opposition’s behaviour during President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament on the opening day of…

‘Tumbbad’ director Rahi Anil Barve speaks up on the issue of credit stealing in the industry

Mumbai, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director Rahi Anil Barve, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Mayasabha’, has spoken up on the issue of stealing credits in the industry. The director recently…

Death toll in fire at Kolkata warehouses reaches 21, several still missing (Lead)

Kolkata, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The death toll in the fire that broke out in two warehouses in Anandapur, on the southern outskirts of Kolkata, has reached 21, said the police on Wednesday. At the same…

Karisma Kapoor dances on Mirchi Lagi Toh Main Kya Karoon with Chef Kunal Kapur, recreates 90s magic

Mumbai Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor recreated her popular dance moment on her 90s iconic song “Mirchi Lagi Toh” alongside Chef Kunal Kapur on the cooking reality show MasterChef India. In the promo…

Subhash Ghai lauds PM Narendra Modi for ‘talking through eyes more than words’

Mumbai Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai recently shared his excitement upon meeting Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi after during the Republic Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Expressing his admiration for the Prime Minister,…

Meghalaya may rope in Central agencies to probe ISIS-K threat posters

Shillong, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Meghalaya government is looking to seek assistance from Central agencies to thoroughly investigate posters allegedly issued by the terror outfit ISIS-K, which surfaced in West Garo Hills and triggered security…

Nakuul Mehta wishes wife Jankee Parekh on 14th wedding anniversary

Mumbai, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television star Nakuul Mehta penned a heartfelt anniversary wish for his wife, singer Jankee Parekh, as the couple celebrated another year of togetherness. Sharing a set of cute and endearing throwback…

Join us as co-pilots on India’s flight to success, PM Modi urges investors in aviation (Lead)

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Asserting that India is becoming a major global aviation hub, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged investors from around the world to “join us as co-pilots on India’s flight…

India offers $100 billion opportunity in energy sector, PM Modi tells CEOs

New Delhi, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) India is advancing rapidly towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy and will play a decisive role in the global energy demand-supply balance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. In…

HM Amit Shah set for two-day Bengal visit ahead of state polls

Kolkata, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the crucial Assembly elections in West Bengal scheduled later this year, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set for a two-day visit to the poll-bound state by end of…

Stage set for India-Arab Foreign Ministers meeting as India deepens engagement with region

New Delhi, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Foreign Ministers and top officials of 20 countries have confirmed their participation for the India-Arab Foreign Ministers meeting (FMM) and 4th India-Arab Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) 2026 which will take…

Komalee Prasad-starrer ‘Mandavetti’ goes on floors with traditional pooja ceremony

Chennai, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director Saranraj Senthilkumar’s ambitious supernatural crime thriller ‘Mandavetti’, featuring actress Komalee Prasad in the lead, went on floors here on Wednesday with a traditional pooja ceremony. Produced under the banner of…

Area sown under rabi crop increases to 660.48 lakh hectares

New Delhi, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The total area sown under rabi crops in the ongoing winter season has increased by 18.24 lakh hectares to 660.48 lakh hectares as on January 23 this year, compared with…

CJI Surya Kant-led Bench to hear pleas against new UGC regulations tomorrow

New Delhi, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Thursday a batch of petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. As per the…

ED attaches assets valued at Rs 1,885 crore of Anil Ambani Group

New Delhi, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 1,885 crore of Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group, including immovable properties, bank balances, receivables and shareholding in unquoted investments, according to…