Bharat Taxi Spends Rs 5 Crore, Generates Rs 35 Crore Income For Drivers: Govt- AGK News Stand

Bharat Taxi spends Rs 5 crore, generates Rs 35 crore income for drivers: Govt

Dhurandhar: The Revenge’s Malayalam & Kannada shows delayed due to unforeseen technical difficulties

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) While movie buffs across the country wait for the release of “Dhurandhar: The Revenge”, the makers have announced through their latest social media post that the Malayalam and Kannada shows of…

Andhra pays Rs 226 crore to families displaced by Polavaram project

Amaravati, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday handed over a cheque of Rs 226.61 crore to families displaced by Polavaram Project as part of third instalment under land acquisition…

Indigenous 4G stack for BSNL puts India among select nations: Scindia

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said the development of an indigenous 4G telecom stack for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited marks a major step towards India’s self-reliance in telecom equipment,…

Cricketer Tilak Varma visits sets of Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’; Ram Charan gifts him the ‘Peddi’ cricket bat!

Hyderabad, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian cricketer Tilak Varma, who was part of the T20 World Cup winning Indian cricket team, paid a visit to the sets of director Buchi Babu Sana’s eagerly awaited rural action…

APSEZ’s Colombo terminal crosses key 1 million container mark in first year operations

Ahmedabad, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) A rapid first-year ramp-up at the Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka underscores the expanding global footprint of India’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), highlighting both the growing…

All Indian seafarers, ships in Persian Gulf region are safe: Govt

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) All Indian seafarers in the Middle East region are safe, and no shipping incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping…

CAQM reviews enforcement actions across NCR, proposes closure of 14 units

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday reviewed inspection outcomes and enforcement actions across the National Capital Region (NCR), proposing closure of 14 non-compliant units and sealing of…

Adani University, IIT Mandi sign 5-year pact to boost research, academic collaboration

Ahmedabad, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Adani University on Wednesday signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi to boost academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. Under this…

Nora Fatehi controversy: Actress says she flagged issue to director in early stages, distances herself from project

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Nora Fatehi, who is at the centre of the controversy surrounding her song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ from ‘KD: The Devil’, has reacted to the issue, and has ensured that…

Rajpal Yadav given last chance by the Delhi High Court in cheque bounce case

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Rajpal Yadav, who has been convicted in a cheque bounce case by the Delhi High Court, has been given the last chance by the honourable court. The court on Wednesday…

Centre offers additional 10 pc commercial LPG to states and UTs

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Wednesday announced that it has offered States and UTs an additional 10 per cent allocation of commercial LPG linked to reforms supporting transition from LPG to PNG….

Bharat Taxi spends Rs 5 crore, generates Rs 35 crore income for drivers: Govt

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Wednesday said that the Bharat Taxi platform has generated over Rs 35 crore in income for drivers with a modest investment of around Rs 5 crore so…

Shilpa Shinde says Gudi Padwa is all about ‘positivity, gratitude, & welcoming new beginnings’

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) As we gear up to celebrate Gudi Padwa on Thursday, several prominent names from the television industry revealed what the auspicious festival means for them. Actress Shilpa Shinde, aka Angoori Bhabi…

Cabinet approves Rs 6,969 crore project to 4-lane Barabanki-Bahraich highway in UP

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of the 4-lane access-controlled National Highway 927 from Barabanki to Bahraich, stretching across…

Indian Railways attracts $942 million FDI in 11 years

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Railways has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) worth $942 million over the past 11 years, the government said on Wednesday. Ministry of Railways said that Indian Railways has received…

Pavitra Punia to play a housewife trapped between secrets & survival in her upcoming drama ‘Zung’

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Pavitra Punia is all set to start a new professional journey. She will be seen in a striking new avatar as Kaveri in Hungama OTT’s new original series “Zung”. The…

Cabinet approves scheme to support small hydro projects with Rs 2,584.60 crore outlay

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a scheme to support small hydro projects (SHPs) with an outlay of Rs 2,584.60 crore. The ‘Small Hydro…

Cabinet okays Rs 33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to build 100 industrial parks, create jobs

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) with an allocation of Rs 33,660 crore for developing 100 plug-and-play industrial…

Rupee hits record low of 92.63 amid firm dollar, import pressures

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The rupee on Wednesday touched a fresh record low of 92.63 against the US dollar, amid a firming greenback and continued foreign fund outflows. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee…

Cabinet okays MSP funding of Rs 1,718.56 crore to CCI to empower cotton farmers

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a key step towards farmer welfare, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved minimum support price (MSP) funding of Rs…

Govt set to revise PAN application rules from new fiscal year

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government has announced changes to the Permanent Account Number (PAN) application process, with revised rules set to come into effect from April 1, 2026. Under the new framework, Aadhaar-only…

Shubhangi Latkar on dowry: No relationship is worth accepting something that goes against your self-respect

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shubhangi Latkar, who essays the role of Ganga Mai in the television show ‘Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan’, has shared her opinion on the evil social practice of dowry and the…

Domestic LPG production up by 40 pc as supply concerns remain: Govt

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production has increased by 40 per cent, the government said on Wednesday, adding that supply concerns remain owing to the closing of the key oil…

Sensex, Nifty end higher led by IT, realty stocks

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian stock markets ended Wednesday’s session near the day’s highs, supported by strong buying in IT and realty stocks, while investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision….

Andhra CM launches free bus travel scheme for differently-abled

Amaravati, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday launched the “Divyang Shakti” scheme, joining a select group of Indian states in providing free bus travel to people with disabilities. Chief Minister N….

CM Fadnavis appeals to film celebrities not to get scared after attack on Rohit Shetty’s home

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday appealed to film celebrities in Mumbai not to get scared because of the recent attack on the house of film Director Rohit Shetty. “The…

Telangana CM denies govt intervention in Moinabad farmhouse drugs case involving TDP MP

Hyderabad, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, on Wednesday clarified that there was intervention by the government in the Moinabad farmhouse drugs case. He stated that Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Eluru MP,…

Mannara Chopra says ‘good to see’ UK07 rider Anurag Dhobal ‘smiling’ post major accident

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Mannara Chopra, on Wednesday, extended her support to YouTuber and Bigg Boss 17 contestant Anurag Dobhal after he shared his first social media post following a recent accident. After Anurag…

Harshvardhan Rane goes on a weight gain journey for ‘Force 3’

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) As informed earlier, actor Harshvardhan Rane has commenced the shoot for his highly talked about action entertainer “Force 3”. In his latest social media post, he revealed that he has gone…

Nora Fatehi’s song controversy: I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, ‘Freedom of speech cannot be absolute’

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has reacted to the controversy surrounding Nora Fatehi’s song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’. The Union Minister spoke in Lok Sabha on Wednesday,…

ECI orders transfers of 13 District Magistrates in poll-bound Bengal

Kolkata, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) mandated the transfer of 13 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, all in the ranks of District Magistrates (DMs), who are the district electoral officers (DEOs)….

India eyes global leadership in 6G standards: Scindia

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said that 6G technology will not just be about faster internet speeds, but about creating equal opportunities for people across the world, with…

ECI deploys over 25 lakh personnel to ensure violence-free Assembly polls

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday said it has deployed more than 25 lakh officials to ensure that the upcoming Assembly elections in four states and one Union…

SC condemns ‘hooliganism’ by lawyers in UP’s Barabanki, grants bail to toll staff

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court has strongly condemned acts of violence by members of the Bar in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district and ordered the immediate release on bail of toll plaza employees…

Harsh Gujral remembers playing gully cricket with Kuldeep Yadav

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Comedian and actor Harsh Gujral has shared his fondest memories of growing up with Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav. The actor-comedian also spoke about the Kanpur connection that he shared with the…

Akshay Kumar reveals his Desi food philosophy: Haath Se Khane Mein Jo Maza Hai…

Mumbai, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood hunk Akshay Kumar shared his interesting take on food and tradition during the latest episode of the reality game show “Wheel of Fortune”. One of the contestants shared that during…

Explain Kabul’s clear position on brutal Pak attack to world: Afghan FM tells country’s diplomats

Kabul, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Wednesday held a virtual meeting with diplomats of Afghan embassies and consulates abroad, giving them necessary instructions and guidance regarding Kabul’s clear position, policy…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemns targeted killing of Iran’s Ali Larijani

Srinagar, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Kashmiri cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Wednesday condemned the targeted killing of Iranian National Security Council Secretary, Ali Larijani, “by the rogue state of Israel”. “Condemn the targeted killing of…

Palam fire: PM Modi condoles loss of lives, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) After a tragic fire at a building in New Delhi’s Palam claimed nine lives on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences and announced an aid of Rs 2 lakh…

India powering robust energy ecosystem, shaping sustainable atmosphere: PM Modi

New Delhi, March 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) India is powering a robust energy ecosystem and shaping a sustainable atmosphere for future needs as well, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. Highlighting a featured article by Union…