Dense fog grips Delhi; low visibility procedures in place at IGI Airport

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Anupam Kher declares himself and Boman Irani ‘handsome’: ‘No ifs or buts’

Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Anupam Kher shared a light-hearted moment with actor Boman Irani from the New Delhi airport as he posted pictures of the two together on social media. Taking to Instagram,…

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After Budget and India-US trade deal, all eyes on RBI’s repo rate decision

New Delhi, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) After the Union Budget 2026 and the historic India-US trade deal, all eyes are now on the three-day Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting that begins…

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US Senators accuse UBS of blocking Holocaust truth

Washington, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) US senators accused UBS of obstructing a congressional probe into Credit Suisse’s Nazi-linked accounts, after investigators said disputed bank records could determine “whether a Nazi had an account or did not…

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Jackie Shroff revisits ‘Shola Jo Bhadke’ to remember cinema icon Bhagwan Dada

Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Jackie Shroff paid tribute to legendary dancer-actor Bhagwan Dada as he revisited the iconic song ‘Shola Jo Bhadke’, remembering the cinema icon on his 24th death anniversary. Jackie took to…

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Trump calls for federal role in US elections

Washington, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Donald Trump has called for stronger federal involvement in US elections, arguing that states that fail to conduct elections “legally and honestly” should face federal intervention. Speaking to reporters at…

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Randeep Hooda bulks up for ‘Eetha’ with Shraddha Kapoor

Mumbai, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Randeep Hooda has raised the bar for fitness as he shared a mirror selfie showcasing his visibly bulked-up physique for his upcoming film “Eetha” starring Shraddha Kapoor. A source close…

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Shehzad Poonawalla’s mother seriously injured in ‘deliberate’ hit-and-run in Pune

Pune, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has claimed that his mother sustained serious injuries after being “deliberately” struck by a car in Pune, and has appealed to the authorities to apprehend the…

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Dense fog grips Delhi; low visibility procedures in place at IGI Airport

New Delhi, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi-NCR remained in the grip of cold and dense fog on Wednesday as winter conditions continued to disrupt daily life across the national capital. Several areas reported low visibility during…

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SC to hear Mamata Banerjee’s plea against Bengal SIR process today

New Delhi, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out in West…

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US hails India trade deal, $500 billion investment pledge

Washington, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The White House hailed a new trade agreement with India, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi has committed to ending purchases of Russian oil, buying energy from the United States, and investing…

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EAM Jaishankar meets Rubio, Bessent in Washington

Washington, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held separate meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, holding wide-ranging discussions on the India-US strategic and economic partnership. “Delighted…

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Drew Barrymore would never date a man in his 20s

Los Angeles, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore has shared that she can’t see herself paired up with a younger man. During a “Drew’s News” segment on the latest episode of ‘The Drew Barrymore…

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Visakhapatnam Steel Plant back on path of profitability, says CMD

Amaravati, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Public sector enterprise Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is back on the path to profitability with the support of the Central and Andhra Pradesh governments, officials informed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on…

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Lokpal dismisses DA complaint against ex-BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti

New Delhi, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Lokpal of India has dismissed a complaint alleging acquisition of disproportionate assets (DA) against former Union Minister and ex-BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, holding that the charges were “wholly…

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Chandrababu Naidu for transforming Andhra Pradesh into natural farming hub

Amaravati, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed the officials to initiate action to transform Andhra Pradesh into the largest natural farming hub in the country. He said 18 lakh farmers…

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Jana Sena MLA booked on allegations of sexual exploitation​

Amaravati, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Andhra Pradesh police on Tuesday registered an FIR against Jana Sena MLA Arava Sridhar following the allegations that he sexually exploited a woman.​ The police registered the case against the…

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Madhuri Dixit recreates iconic ‘Dhak Dhak Karne Laga’ dance step

Mumbai, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit recreated the dance step of her iconic song ‘Dhak Dhak Karne Laga’ at a special event in the city on Tuesday. The actress attended the announcement for…

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Manoj Bajpayee says he love portraying characters from Delhi

Mumbai, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming streaming title ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’, has said that he loves portraying characters from Delhi. On Tuesday, the actor attended a special…

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SC to hear tomorrow Mamata Banerjee’s petition against SIR process in Bengal

New Delhi, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out in West…

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US tariff cut brings major relief to Indian carpet industry

Bhadohi, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) A major boost has come for India’s carpet industry from across the seas, as the United States has slashed import tariffs on Indian carpets from 50 pc to 18 pc. The…

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NSA Doval visits ISRO unit at VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram after PSLV failures

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s space establishment has treated with utmost seriousness the consecutive failures of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), long regarded as the most reliable launch vehicle in the country’s space programme….

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Nepal government withdraws controversial social media bill

Kathmandu, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nepal’s interim government on Tuesday decided to withdraw the Social Media Bill registered in Parliament by the then K P Sharma Oli–led government, which had been widely criticised for seeking to…

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India-US trade deal a ‘game changer’, reckons USIBC

Washington, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India-US trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump is a “very significant” development and could reshape economic ties between the two countries, Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business…

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US tariff cut to provide relief to aquaculture sector, says Andhra minister

Amaravati, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh’s Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu on Tuesday welcomed the decision of the US government to reduce tariffs on Indian products, saying that this will provide significant relief to seafood exporters…

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Another trade deal, another round of doubts, but India will not compromise farm and dairy interests, assures Commerce Minister Goyal

New Delhi, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s trade deal with the United States will not compromise the country’s agriculture and dairy sectors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal asserted on Tuesday following widespread criticism by the…

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Anil Kapoor speaks up on competition from young actors like Vijay Varma

Mumbai, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming streaming project ‘Family Business’, has spoken up on the increasing competition in the industry. On Tuesday, the actor attended…

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BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh to be next Manipur CM (Lead)

New Delhi/Imphal, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ending months of uncertainty and prolonged parleys over government formation in Manipur, the BJP on Tuesday announced that former Assembly Speaker Yumnam Khemchand Singh will be the state’s next Chief…

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Saif Ali Khan, Pratik Gandhi team up for ‘Hum Hindustani’

Mumbai, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Pratik Gandhi will be sharing the screen in the upcoming streaming title ‘Hum Hindustani’. The film is set in newly independent India, where a team…

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India-US trade deal marks major export revival opportunity: Dr. Shailendra K. Deolankar

Pune, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Foreign affairs expert Dr. Shailendra K. Deolankar has described the India-US trade agreement as a significant victory for New Delhi, stating that the withdrawal of steep tariffs imposed by America will…

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Andhra to constitute panel to identify masterminds in Tirupati laddu adulteration case

Amaravati, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday decided to constitute a committee to identify the masterminds behind the alleged adulteration of Tirupati temple laddu. The decision was taken in the state…

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Air India plane’s fuel control switches found to be okay: Civil Aviation Ministry

New Delhi, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday issued a rejoinder on the news item relating to the purported malfunction of the fuel cut-off switch on Air India’s Boeing B787-8 aircraft…

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President Droupadi Murmu calls universities as catalysts of inclusive growth

Bhubaneswar, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said universities have a special responsibility to act as catalysts of inclusive growth, innovation and social transformation. Addressing a gathering at the Convocation ceremony of Fakir…

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Yumnam Khemchand Singh to be next Manipur CM

New Delhi/Imphal, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Manipur Assembly’s former Speaker Yumnam Khemchand Singh will be the state’s next Chief Minister, it was announced on Tuesday. The BJP legislature party, after a meeting in New Delhi, announced…

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Anandapur warehouses: NHRC team, former Congress MP Chowdhury visit fire site

Kolkata, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) A three-member delegation from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) visited the Anandapur warehouse fire incident site on Tuesday, to take stock of the situation. The area was also visited by…

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Dulquer Salmaan pens note of gratitude as he completes 14 years as an actor; ‘I’m Game’ team releases new poster

Chennai, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Nahas Hidhayath’s eagerly awaited action thriller, ‘I’m Game’, on Tuesday, marked actor Dulquer Salmaan’s completion of 14 years as an actor by releasing a poster of his…

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Trade deal with US protects interests of farmers, fishermen: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that the trade deal finalised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the US is the best among the neighbouring countries and…

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NCP’s future rests solely with its current leadership: Patel scotches debates on merger with Sharad Pawar faction

New Delhi, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Working President, Praful Patel, on Tuesday downplayed the ongoing debate over the merger of the two NCP factions, saying that he will not speak on…

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Ashwath Marimuthu: Title of my film with Simbu will start with ‘I’

Chennai, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Wishing actor Silambarasan a happy birthday on Tuesday, director Ashwath Marimuthu has now disclosed that the title of his film with Simbu will begin with the letter ‘I’. Ashwath Marimuthu, who…

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Sharwanand’s ‘Biker’ to hit screens worldwide on April 3

Hyderabad, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Abhilash Kankara’s eagerly awaited sports action film, ‘Biker’, featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead, on Tuesday announced that their film would now hit screens worldwide on April…

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Experts call India-US trade agreement a boost to India’s global negotiating power

New Delhi, Feb 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The recently finalised India-US trade agreement has drawn mixed reactions from foreign policy and strategic affairs experts, with many describing it as a significant development that reflects India’s growing global…