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Bengal SIR: ECI to set watertight guidelines for scrutiny of voters’ documents at meet today

Shaan opens up on female singers given fewer lines in duets: This is becoming a new trend

Mumbai, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Acclaimed singer Shaan has shed light on how female singers are given fewer lines compared to their male counterparts in the music industry. During an exclusive conversation with IANS, he was…

‘PM Modi’s policies very conducive for Indian people’: Israel envoy Reuven Azar (IANS Interview)

New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, calling his policies “very conducive for the Indian people”. In an interview with IANS, Azar stated that…

Bangladesh: Voters praise violence-free election as BNP heads for government formation

Dhaka, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bangladesh witnessed what many described as one of its most peaceful and participative elections in recent years, as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led alliance secured a decisive mandate in the 13th…

Halle Berry says ‘Crime 101’ celebrates women who refuse to be diminished

Mumbai, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Award-winning actress Halle Berry says her upcoming film Crime 101 celebrates women who refuse to be diminished, as she opened up about feeling emotional and deeply proud ahead of its release….

Smriti Irani calls Gauri Pradhan as the ‘perfect one’ from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi cast

Mumbai Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Smriti Irani recently turned nostalgic as she reshared a beautiful reunion montage originally shared by actress Gauri Pradhan on social media, from the iconic television show “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi…

Bangladesh reform referendum nears approval, raising fears of 1972 Constitution being overturned

New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won the elections with a thumping mandate. On February 12, the country voted for the first time since the uprising that led to the ouster…

O’Romeo Movie Review: Beautifully Mounted Tale of Love and Revenge; Shahid Kapoor Powers the Narrative with Outstanding Ensemble Cast

Stars – ****.5 (4.5 stars). Inspired by true events, Sajid Nadiadwala’s O’Romeo encompasses layered elements of emotions, story and characters that are thoughtfully crafted. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Nana Patekar, Farida Jalal,…

PM Modi to kickstart several projects during one-day Assam visit

Guwahati, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend an air show at Moran in upper Assam’s Dibrugarh district and inaugurate several key infrastructure and education projects across the state, officials said on Friday….

Soundarya Rajinikanth: I asked my dad Rajinikanth if this is what success is!

Chennai, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Soundarya Rajinikanth, whose film ‘With Love’ has emerged a huge success, has now recounted how her dad Rajinikanth reacted to her first success as a film producer. Participating in the success…

Ranveer Singh threat probe: Mumbai Police trace sender of the voice note

Mumbai, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Mumbai Crime Branch has traced the sender of a threatening WhatsApp voice note demanding Rs 1 crore from Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, identifying it as reportedly belonging to Harry Boxer,…

Congress takes early lead in Telangana municipal elections

Hyderabad, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana’s ruling Congress party has taken initial lead in the municipal elections as the counting of votes was underway on Friday. The Congress party secured majority in six municipalities while main…

Sameera Reddy thrilled as Cashew season begins, shares glimpse from her own home garden

Bollywood Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Sameera Reddy on Friday took to her social media account and shared her excitement as the official cashew season began, further giving fans a delightful glimpse into her lush…

Tamannaah Bhatia, Junaid Khan to star in Shashanka Ghosh’s horror ‘Ragini 3’

Mumbai, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actors Tamannaah Bhatia and Junaid Khan will be seen in the upcoming date night horror film “Ragini 3” headlined by Shashanka Ghosh, known for helming Khoobsurat and Veere Di Wedding. Ragini…

We hope security of minorities is handled effectively: Congress MP on Bangladesh poll results

New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reacting to the Bangladesh parliamentary election results, Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat said that he hopes security of minorities is handled effectively. Speaking to IANS, Bhagat said, “First of all, I…

Delhi’s air quality improves to ‘moderate’ as AQI drops to 183

New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The national Capital’s air quality showed slight improvement on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 183, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category, according to the Central Pollution…

Jagapathi Babu’s look in Virat Karrna-starrer ‘Nagabandham’ revealed

Hyderabad, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Abhishek Nama’s much-awaited mythological action drama ‘Nagabandham’, featuring actor Virat Karrna in the lead, have now released actor Jagapathi Babu’s look in the film and disclosed that…

‘High time’ to revisit RERA functioning; SC ‘Not doing any other service except facilitating builders in default’, SC says high time to revisit RERA

New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court has orally expressed strong disapproval over the functioning of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) in several states, remarking that it was “high time” that the governments…

Farmers safe under PM Modi’s leadership: Shivraj Chouhan hits out at Rahul Gandhi over India-US trade deal

New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday accused Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of creating confusion over the India-US trade pact and said that…

Kritika Kamra, Gaurav Kapur’s wedding to be a ‘two and half day affair’

Mumbai, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two months after confirming their relationship on Instagram, actress Kritika Kamra and cricket host Gaurav Kapur are all set to get married in March, which will be a “two and half…

Pooja Hegde’s fan girling’ John Mayer for life: Can’t believe I’ve finally seen him live

Mumbai, Feb 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Pooja Hegde couldn’t contain her excitement after attending a live concert by American singer-songwriter John Mayer. The actress took to Instagram to share glimpses from the show, admitting she has…

Raj govt announces ban on cutting of Khejri trees, assures Tree Protection Law

Jaipur, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) After 11 days of continuous protest and mounting public pressure, the Rajasthan government has announced a statewide ban on the felling of Khejri trees. The government has also assured that a…

Telangana DGP warns action against misbehaviour with employees on poll duty

Hyderabad, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Director General of Police B. Shivdhar Reddy on Friday made it clear that strict action will be taken if anyone commits illegal acts against government employees and police personnel engaged…

Seven killed in chain collision involving car, bike, canter on Bengaluru national highway

Bengaluru, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a tragic incident, seven people were killed in a road accident early Friday morning near M. Sathyavara village in Hoskote taluk of Karnataka’s Bengaluru Rural district. The accident occurred on…

Amanda Seyfried says she ‘never got rid’ of her belly button ring

Los Angeles, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood star Amanda Seyfried spoke about her own sense of style and even voiced her support for her “Housemaid” co-star Sydney Sweeney saying that she has always been tapped into…

Bengal SIR: ECI to set watertight guidelines for scrutiny of voters’ documents at meet today

Kolkata, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a crucial virtual meeting with all the top electoral officers in West Bengal, as well as the district magistrates…

‘Ritu Tawde’s election as Mumbai Mayor conspiracy against Marathi identity’: Shiv Sena(UBT) in Saamana

Mumbai, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two days after the unopposed election of BJP corporator Ritu Tawde as the Mumbai Mayor, Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Friday characterised the new administration as a “dark day”…

Big B on growing up with less, calls excess ‘an unbalanced balance’

Mumbai, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared a contemplative note on the idea of excess and the lingering imprint of one’s early years, saying that the joy of limited means can never truly…

US Ambassador to Bangladesh congratulates BNP, Tarique Rahman on landmark election win

Dhaka, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Friday congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its chairperson, Tarique Rahman, on their landmark victory. He noted that the US looks forward…

‘Look forward to working with you’: PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s win in Bangladesh elections

New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm congratulations to Tarique Rahman for leading his party, the BNP, to a decisive victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections. Taking to the social…

Manushi Chhillar: I’m actually heavier than I’ve ever been, but I’m also stronger

Mumbai, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former beauty queen and actress Manushi Chhillar says she no longer sees the weighing scale as a marker of fitness, adding that she is currently heavier than ever before but also…

BNP secures clear majority in Bangladesh polls; Tarique Rahman set to become next PM

Dhaka, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its alliance have claimed a decisive victory in the 13th parliamentary elections, local media reported on Friday, citing unofficial results. The announced results showed that…

Hrithik Roshan pens reflective note inspired by Wendell Berry: ‘Finally I am free’

Mumbai, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan wrote a profound reflective note, drawing inspiration from American poet and environmentalist Wendell Berry, and spoke about change, freedom and self-realisation. The actor took to X, formerly…

‘Fully protects farmers’ interests’: Piyush Goyal on India-US trade deal, calls Rahul Gandhi ‘a habitual liar’

New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his claims about the India-US trade agreement, labelling them as ‘baseless’ and describing him as a…

Manasi Joshi Roy has contrarian view’ to Valentine’s Day, says husband Rohit Roy is a bigger romantic

Mumbai, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Manasi Joshi Roy, who plays Lakshmi’s character in the television show ‘Lakshmi Niwas’, has shared that she has a ‘contrarian view’ to Valentine’s Day. The actress also said that her…

‘Celebrating medium that is trusted voice for people’: PM Modi on World Radio Day

New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the enduring relevance and transformative power of radio on the occasion of World Radio Day, describing it as a “trusted voice” that connects…

Mira Kapoor calls Shahid Kapoor ‘destiny’s child’: It’s time to shine

Mumbai, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor’s wife Mira Kapoor has penned an emotional note for her husband, whom she lovingly tagged as “destiny’s child” and cheering him on as his film “O’ Romeo”…

US Senate showdown over crypto rules, SEC power

Washington, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) A fierce debate over the future of US crypto regulation unfolded on Capitol Hill as senators clashed over whether the Trump administration’s Securities and Exchange Commission is easing enforcement while pushing…

US Senate battle over ICE tactics raises immigration concerns

Washington, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) A sharp political fight erupted in the US Senate over federal immigration enforcement tactics and civil liberties, in a debate closely watched by immigrant communities, including Indian visa holders and green…

Deal or ‘very traumatic’: Trump warns Iran

Washington, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Donald Trump warned Iran to reach a nuclear agreement quickly or face serious consequences, saying failure to make a deal would be “very traumatic.” “We have to make a…

Trump terminates Obama EPA climate rule

Washington, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Donald Trump announced what he called “the single largest deregulatory action in American history,” formally terminating the Obama-era Environmental Protection Agency’s endangerment finding that underpinned federal greenhouse gas regulations….