After Top Bureaucrats, EC Now Replaces Bengal’s Acting DGP, Kolkata Police Chief- AGK News Stand

After top bureaucrats, EC now replaces Bengal’s acting DGP, Kolkata Police chief

JMB revives all-women ‘Sister Wing’, targets women in South India for recruitment

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) There has been a clamour among terror groups to recruit women and form an outfit exclusively for them. Both the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad have all-women modules, and intelligence agencies have…

Over 4,300 Indian flights cancelled amid West Asia crisis: Govt

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday informed the Lok Sabha that thousands of flights have been cancelled by Indian and foreign airlines due to the ongoing…

West-Asia crisis coupled with Afghanistan war leaves Pak economy in tatters, austerity measures offer no hope

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan has been hit hard by the crisis in the Middle East owing to the war between Iran and Israel-United States. While it faces several headaches with regard to whether…

Wamiqa Gabbi shells some Khiladi energy as she decides to arm wrestle Akshay Kumar

Mumbai, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Wamiqa Gabbi will be sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar for the first time in the forthcoming horror comedy, “Bhooth Bangla”. As the two are busy promoting their next, Wamiqa…

Excise policy case: Delhi HC extends time for Kejriwal, others to file response to CBI’s plea against discharge

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Monday deferred the hearing on a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging a trial court order discharging AAP National Convenor Arvind…

US targets Iran’s military positions near Chabahar Free Trade Zone: Report

Washington, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) US fighter jets have targeted Iran’s military positions near the Chabahar Free Trade Zone, according to reports. The sounds of explosion were heard in the area behind the Chabahar Free Trade…

India’s trade deficit narrows to $27.1 billion in February

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $27.1 billion in February from $34.68 billion in the previous month, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday….

ECI directs strict enforcement of MCC for 5 poll-bound states/UT

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued instructions for the strict implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) following the announcement of Assembly elections in four states…

Bruno Mars refuses throwing shade at Taylor Swift

Los Angeles, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars has assured that he isn’t throwing shade at pop icon Taylor Swift. Bruno Mars became the focus of online discussion over the weekend after fans noticed he…

Hidden camera at Delhi Cantt station part of Pakistan-linked espionage plot

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ghaziabad Police which arrested six people in connection with an espionage case has learnt that the racket was being managed by operatives from Pakistan. The police learnt that the…

Andhra MLC’s wife appears before SIT in former driver’s murder case

Amaravati, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, Anantha Uday Bhaskar’s wife, Lakshmi Durga, on Monday appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the murder of his former driver. She appeared before…

BJP stooping to extreme level of coarseness, indecency: Abhishek Manu Singhvi on upcoming Assembly polls (IANS Interview)

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress Rajya Sabha member Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Monday dismissed the claims made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) about winning the upcoming Assembly elections in four states and slammed…

Parineeti Chopra gets back to work for the first time after welcoming baby Neer

Mumbai, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress and new mommy Parineeti Chopra seems to have resumed work for the first time since welcoming her baby in October. In a recent video, the actress is seen stepping…

Salman Khan’s ’Battle of Galwan’ to be called ‘Maatrubhumi’ now: May War Rest in Peace

Mumbai, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Salman Khan fans wait with bated breath for his much-anticipated film “Battle of Galwan”, the makers have decided to retitle the project. On Monday, makers, Salman Khan Films, officially announced…

Elections scheduling done for convenience of BJP, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Opposition leaders, including Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Monday raised concerns over the conduct and timing of Assembly elections. “The way elections are…

Kanye West reschedules New Delhi show to May 2026 owing to ‘geopolitical situation’

Los Angeles, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rapper Kanye West’s show in New Delhi has been pushed to May, 2026. On Monday, the rapper took to his Instagram, and shared the update with his followers. The rapper…

India’s WPI inflation edges up to 2.13 per cent in February

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s inflation rate, based on the wholesale price index, edged up to 2.13 per cent during February, compared to the same month of the previous year, primarily due to the…

PM Modi discusses hospital fire with Odisha CM; reviews relief measures

Bhubaneswar, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over the telephone regarding the tragic fire incident at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, in…

‘Dhurandhar’ actor Rajat Arora calls working with Ranveer Singh ‘an absolutely amazing experience’

Mumbai, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Rajat Arora was seen as Mukka Gursewak Singh in Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster “Dhurandhar”. Talking about working with Ranveer, Rajat termed the experience as absolutely amazing. He said that the ‘Padmaavat’ actor was…

Raveena Tandon says ‘Happppy 21 my pudding’ as daughter Rasha Thadani turns a year older

Mumbai, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Raveena Tandon wished her daughter Rasha Thadani with an adorable social media post as she turned a year older on Monday. Raveena took to her official Instagram handle and uploaded…

RS face-off over LPG supply concerns: Kharge slams govt, Nadda objects

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar and noisy scenes on Monday over LPG supply shortages with the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the House (LoP)…

Hiten Tejwani says he once worked 18–19 hours daily, now values work-life balance

Mumbai, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Hiten Tejwani, recently reflected on the intense work schedules during the peak era of daily soaps and also highlighted how the experience shaped his approach towards work and life. While…

ECI seeks detailed report on cops transferred after Feb 28 or re-employed after superannuation in Bengal

Kolkata, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) had sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the police officers whose transfer orders were announced after February 28, which was the…

After top bureaucrats, EC now replaces Bengal’s acting DGP, Kolkata Police chief

Kolkata, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the replacement of key police officers in West Bengal, including the acting Director General of Police (DGP) Peeyush Pandey and Kolkata Police…

Condolences pour in over 10 ICU deaths in Cuttack hospital blaze, PM announces ex-gratia (Ld)

Bhubaneswar, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep grief over the tragic death of ten patients after a major fire broke out at the Intensive…

Over 6 lakh students appear for Class 10 exams in Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over six lakh students are appearing in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) (Class 10) public examinations that began across Andhra Pradesh on Monday. The examination centres were abuzz with activity since…

NDA, Mahagathbandhan express confidence of winning all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar (Lead)

Patna, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) As polling for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across several states got underway on Monday, leaders of both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar expressed confidence about their…

Shilpa Shetty reveals her ultimate ‘secret to staying calm’ before work

Mumbai, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty, on Sunday, shared a glimpse of how she keeps herself calm before stepping into work mode. Taking to her social media account, the actress…

Priyanka Chopra poses for glamourous photoshoot in Oscar-special all-white ensemble

Mumbai, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a series of striking pictures on her social media account, leaving fans impressed with her glamorous look that she donned for the Oscar special night….

Govt warns of deepfake video of former Army Chief circulated online with misleading claims

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit on Monday issued a warning about an AI-generated deepfake video of former Chief of Army Staff, Manoj Pande, being circulated online by…

Delhi CM shares plan to integrate three major hospitals into AIIMS-style super medical hub

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday proposed integrating Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi State Cancer Institute, and Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital into a single “super medical hub” modelled…

Delhi’s air quality improves after rainfall, AQI in ‘satisfactory’ category

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) improved significantly after the region experienced a change in weather conditions. Driven by cool winds and clear skies, the Air Quality Index…

Iranian Embassy appeals for cash donations in India amid online transfer issues

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi has expressed gratitude to Indian citizens who have shown interest in providing humanitarian aid to Iranians affected by the ongoing conflict, but noted that…

‘Shreya Ghoshal would secretly watch SRK’s Fauji during her music classes’, reveals her Guru

Mumbai, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Stalwart singe Shreya Ghoshal was left stunned after her Guru Mahesh Chandra Sharma, who graced the singing reality show, Indian Idol, revealed a fun secret of Shreya Ghoshal from her childhood…

Cuttack hospital fire: PM Modi expresses grief, announces Rs 2 lakh assistance for families of deceased

New Delhi, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed distress over the loss of lives in the tragic Cuttack hospital fire incident in Odisha and announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh…

Voting for two Rajya Sabha seats in Haryana begins amid cross-voting fears

Chandigarh, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Voting for the two Rajya Sabha seats in Haryana began here on Monday with the counting of ballots to begin at 5 p.m. Three candidates are in the fray. They are…

Oscars 2026: Zendaya’s ring stack fuels speculation about secret marriage with Tom Holland

Los Angeles, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actress Zendaya raised eyebrows at the 98th edition of the Academy Award as she flaunted a ring stack. The actress graced the Dolby Theater stage on Monday while presenting…

Army rescues 214 stranded people including tourists in J&K’s Sinthan Pass in heavy snowfall

Srinagar, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Alert troops of the Indian Army braved highly inclement weather including heavy snowfall to rescue 214 stranded passengers from Jammu and Kashmir’s Sinthan Pass, officials said on Monday. “After heavy snowfall…

Akshay Kumar recalls late father watching his films over 20 times, says he’d make everyone watch them

Mumbai, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, recently on his quiz reality show Wheel of Fortune Akshay shared a cherished memory from his own early days in the industry, recalling his late father and…

Uncertainty over transfer of bureaucrats, cops in Bengal ordered just an hour before announcement of polling dates

Kolkata, March 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uncertainty is looming over the transfer of several bureaucrats and police officers in West Bengal, ordered just around an hour before the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the two-phase polling…