HM Shah asks Manipur CM to fast-track peace efforts, strengthen inter-community harmony

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Rashmika Mandanna Unveils First Song Poster from ‘Cocktail 2’

Actress Rashmika Mandanna has shared the first poster of the upcoming romantic comedy Cocktail 2, announcing that the song JabTalak will drop on April 8, 2026. The film itself is set to release in theaters…

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Mohanlal Reveals Poster and Release Date for Spy Thriller ‘Patriot’

Malayalam cinema superstar Mohanlal has officially announced the release date for his highly anticipated spy thriller Patriot. Sharing the film’s poster on social media, he wrote, “#Patriot In Cinemas Worldwide from May 01, 2026,” confirming…

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IndiGo hikes fuel charges for passengers

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Low-cost carrier IndiGo announced on Wednesday that it will raise fuel charges on both domestic and international flights for all new bookings made from 12.01 a.m. on April 2, due…

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Rebel Wilson says she has come to realisation that she won’t have a ‘bikini body’

Los Angeles, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actress Rebel Wilson has come to the realisation that she will never have a “bikini body”, and has made her peace with it. The 46-year-old star shared a positive…

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Defining moment in Andhra Pradesh’s history: Dy CM Pawan Kalyan

Amaravati, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, on Wednesday, hailed the passing of Amaravati Bill in Lok Sabha and termed it a defining moment in the history of the state. The…

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PM Modi completes self-enumeration as India’s first digital Census 2027 begins

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday completed his self-enumeration for Census 2027, marking the start of the first phase of India’s first fully digital census exercise. In a post on…

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PM Modi stresses on NEP role in nurturing curiosity and holistic development

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, emphasised the importance of National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, under which India continues to nurture curiosity and holistic development with focus on foundational literacy…

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NASA Artemis mission set for mankind’s return to moon 

New York, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than half-a-century after mankind’s sojourn to the moon, four astronauts are planned to take off Wednesday on a voyage that will take them around the celestial body in preparation…

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Crude material suspected in blast outside BJP office in Chandigarh: Police (Ld)

Chandigarh, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Panic gripped Chandigarh on Wednesday after a loud explosion, suspected to have involved crude material, was reported outside the BJP’s office in Sector 37, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kanwardeep Kaur…

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Jamie Lee Curtis says, she planned to be a cop

Los Angeles, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actress Jamie Lee Curtis didn’t initially intend to be a screen artiste despite hailing from the family of actors. The actress always thought she’d be a police officer. The…

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Andhra bus fire: Owner, driver arrested; probe finds driver had no valid licence

Amaravati, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The driver of a private travels bus that caught fire after colliding with a tipper, killing 14 passengers in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram district on March 26, did not possess a valid…

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UPI hits record 22.64 billion transactions in March: NPCI data

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s digital payments ecosystem saw a strong comeback in March 2026, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) registering its highest-ever monthly transaction volume since its launch in 2016, according to…

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MEA debunks claim of India seeking observer status in ‘Islamabad Peace Process’

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday strongly refuted circulating reports claiming that India has formally sought observer status in the so-called “Islamabad Peace Process”, terming them completely fake….

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Will be punished by people for minority appeasement: BJP chief blasts Congress in Kerala

Kannur, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin, in a scathing critique of the Congress, said on Wednesday that the grand old party will pay the price for ‘excessive’ minority appeasement at…

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Rajkummar Rao starts shooting for Sourav Ganguly biopic, shares pictures

Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao, who was last seen in ‘Maalik’, has flagged off the shooting for his upcoming film ‘Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story’. On Wednesday, the actor took to his…

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NHAI constructs 5,313 km of National Highways in FY26, exceeds target by 15 pc

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) constructed 5,313 km of National Highways during the financial year 2025-26, which is about 15 per cent higher than the target of 4,640…

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Amaravati to remain sole capital, says CM Chandrababu Naidu after LS nod

Amaravati, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday asserted that Amaravati will remain the sole capital of the state, declaring that “no one can touch it” in the future. He…

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Trump says Iran seeks ceasefire, will consider when Hormuz Strait is open

Washington, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ): US President Donald Trump Wednesday said Iran’s new leadership has sought a ceasefire with the United States, even as he signalled continued military pressure until key maritime conditions are met. In…

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Hindus will be thrown out if Trinamool returns to power: BJP leader Chakraborty (IANS Interview)

Kolkata, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP leader and actor Mithun Chakraborty on Wednesday claimed that if the Trinamool Congress returns to power after next month’s two-phased election in West Bengal, Bengali Hindus might have to leave…

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Karnataka drafts policy to curb excessive digital use among students

Bengaluru, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health. “The…

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Nora Fatehi and Badshah Kick Off I-Pop Era with Sajan Re First Look

T-Series has unveiled the striking first-look poster of Sajan Re, setting the stage for what promises to be a high-energy musical drop. With the caption “IPOP Era #SajanRe releasing on 3rd April,” the announcement signals…

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PIB Fact Check Unit publishes 2,913 fact checks dispelling fake narratives: Ministry

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government’s Fact Check Unit under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has published 2,913 fact checks across its official social media platforms, dispelling a range of fake claims related to…

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Sharwanand-starrer ‘Biker’ team releases pulsating ‘Making Video’ ahead of film’s release

Hyderabad, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Abhilash Reddy Kankara’s high-octane sports-family drama ‘Biker’, featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead, have now released a pulsating Making Video of the film, much to the delight…

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HM Shah asks Manipur CM to fast-track peace efforts, strengthen inter-community harmony

New Delhi/Imphal, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, directed the Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh to accelerate the ongoing peace process and further strengthen the growing bonhomie among different communities…

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‘Not even God safe in God’s Own Country’: Rajnath Singh targets LDF, UDF

Thiruvananthapuram, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday launched a sharp political offensive in Kerala, alleging that “not even God is safe in God’s Own Country”, as he accused both the Left Democratic…

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Sharon Stone says, she skips intimate scenes in movies

Los Angeles, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actress Sharon Stone is not really in favour of experiencing intimate scenes on the screen. The actress has shared that she “fast-forwards” through sex scenes because she wants to…

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EC briefs Central Observers ahead of elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a review meeting of the polling officials including Central Observers on Wednesday, where it reiterated the necessary instructions and guidelines to be followed…

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‘Kattalan’ makers welcome music director Ravi Basrur on board film unit

Chennai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Paul George’s pan-Indian Malayalam film ‘Kattalan’, featuring actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) in the lead, on Wednesday welcomed ace music director Ravi Basrur on board the unit of…

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Dan Levy reveals one thing that comforted him after demise of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ co-star Catherine O’Hara

Los Angeles, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Canadian actor Dan Levy has spoken about the one thing that comforted him following the death of his ‘Schitt’s Creek’ co-star and close friend, Catherine O’Hara. The Canadian actress died…

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Jagan terms Amaravati ‘capital of corruption’

Amaravati, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, on Wednesday termed Amaravati as the ‘capital of corruption’ and accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of engineering unprecedented and…

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No fuel shortage at retail outlets, LPG stock adequate: Govt

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s crude inventory is adequate, and all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure sufficient crude supply for the next two months, the government said on Wednesday. Petroleum and Natural…

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Ranbir Kapoor Opens Up on Playing Lord Ram in Ramayana and the Life Change It Sparked

Ranbir Kapoor is stepping into one of the most revered roles of his career as Lord Ram in the upcoming epic Ramayana, and the journey, he reveals, has been as personal as it is cinematic….

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Poonam Pandey’s Baby Bump Post Turns Out to Be an April Fool’s Prank

Poonam Pandey had social media buzzing on March 31 after she shared pictures flaunting a baby bump, seemingly announcing her first pregnancy. With just emojis in the caption—a pregnant woman, a baby bottle, and a…

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Stars Shine Bright at Grazia Fashion Awards 2026

The red carpet at the Irasva Fine Jewellery Grazia Fashion Awards 2026 was a dazzling spectacle, with Sharvari Wagh, Ananya Bilra, Aditi Rao Hydari, Raghav Juyal, Avneet Kaur, and Bhumi Pednekar gracing the glamorous event….

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Rakul Preet Singh’s Heartfelt Birthday Wish for Brother Is All Love and Nostalgia

Rakul Preet Singh melted hearts on social media as she shared an emotional birthday tribute for her brother Aman Preet Singh. The actress posted a touching video montage filled with childhood memories and recent moments,…

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Mona Singh: Don’t glorify your mother’s pain

Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Mona Singh, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming streaming series ‘Maa Ka Sum’, has urged people to not glorify the pain of their mothers. In the…

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Iran missiles could hit Europe: Rubio

Washington, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Iran has developed missiles capable of reaching deep into Europe, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, as he defended the ongoing US military action against Tehran and warned of the…

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Rajya Sabha passes CAPF (General Administration) Bill 2026 amid strong opposition protests

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 by a voice vote, marking a significant step towards unifying administrative and service rules for…

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Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after falling ill mid-show in New York City

Los Angeles, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer-songwriter Megan Thee Stallion was recently hospitalized after she fell ill during a performance of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Broadway. The show was being held in New York City,…

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Adequate seed stock available for upcoming sowing season: Govt

New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Wednesday said it has adequate seed stock available for the upcoming Kharif season amid the West Asia crisis that has hampered global supply chains. Additional Secretary, Agriculture…