India’s Economy Poised To Grow At Twice The Global Growth Rate: President Murmu- AGK News Stand

India’s economy poised to grow at twice the global growth rate: President Murmu

India extends assistance to hundreds of families in Sri Lanka

Colombo, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian High Commission and Assistant High Commission in Sri Lanka on Friday extended assistance to around 800 families that were affected by extreme weather conditions recently. “Standing in solidarity with…

Sashakt Nari, Sashakt Bharat: Women driving India’s growth story

New Delhi, August 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) From sports to politics, to defence, and general life, women have moved from being beneficiaries to active drivers of India’s development story. India’s Nari Shakti was again in spotlight at…

Independence Day 2026: Armed Forces, CAPFs honoured with 78 Gallantry awards

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 gallantry awards to personnel of the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. The awards…

Maharashtra FDA suspends 14 food licences after statewide quick-commerce safety drive (Lead)

Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended 14 food business licences after conducting a statewide inspection drive targeting food establishments operating through quick-commerce and online food delivery platforms, including…

President Murmu hails women’s rise, youth power on I-Day eve

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu has expressed deep satisfaction over the impressive performance of “India’s daughters” in education and the expanding role of women across diverse fields, while underscoring the nation’s young…

Andhra: YSRCP MP condemns suspension of three teachers over TET issue

Amaravati, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MP M. Gurumoorthy on Friday strongly condemned the suspension of three government teachers for visiting Delhi to raise the concerns of the teaching community over the compulsory…

India’s tolerance should not be mistaken for weakness: NSA Ajit Doval

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Just over a year after Operation Sindoor, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has shared finer details of the decision-making and the resolve behind the anti-terror operation, reiterating that India’s…

Telangana: BRS complains to Lokayukta over land allotment linked to CM’s brother

Hyderabad, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has complained to the Lokayukta against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over alleged “illegal” allotment of five acres of land to a company linked to his…

US calls India ‘critical power’ after PACOM shift

Washington, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The United States sees India as a “critical power” and wants a stronger partnership with New Delhi, a senior Pentagon official has said, rejecting suggestions that restoring the name Pacific Command…

Rahul Gandhi gets Privileges Committee notice over remarks against HM Amit Shah

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Lok Sabha Privileges Committee on Friday issued a notice to Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, seeking his response to a breach of privilege complaint over remarks he allegedly…

US leaders salute India at 80

Washington, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Governors, Senators and members of the US House of Representatives joined India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations in Seattle, highlighting the Indian-American community’s contributions and the growing importance of India-US relations. The…

Thoughts reflect nation’s strength: PM Modi on President Murmu’s address to nation

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that President Droupadi Murmu’s thoughts behind her address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, reflect the “nation’s strength”….

FDA suspends 14 licenses of e-commerce platforms during raids across Maharashtra

Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Intensifying its crackdown on food safety violations, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday conducted a statewide inspection drive and suspended 14 licenses, including of quick-commerce and online food…

Nation honours 1,057 security, emergency service personnel on I-Day

New Delhi, August 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) As many as 1,057 personnel from the Police, Fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD), and Correctional Services have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of the…

Telangana to host ‘Invest Telangana’ summit in December

Hyderabad, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Telangana government will organise the ‘Telangana Rising Global Summit 2.0’ in December with the theme ‘Invest Telangana’, it was announced on Friday. The three-day summit, to be held December 7,…

‘Batwara 1947’ public review by IANS: Sunny Deol starrer receives mixed reviews, struggles to live up to the legacy of ‘Gadar’

Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sunny Deol’s period drama ‘Batwara 1947’ was released in the cinema halls on Friday, and the Rajkumar Santoshi directorial managed to garner mostly mixed reviews from the movie buffs. As IANS…

India’s economy poised to grow at twice the global growth rate: President Murmu

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that the Indian economy is projected to grow at over twice the average global growth rate despite the warfare and instability prevailing in several…

‘Make in India has become reality’: Rajeev Khandelwal on hosting Adani Group’s ‘Vande Bharatam’ initiative

Ahmedabad, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Rajeev Khandelwal, who has been declared the brand ambassador of the Adani Group’s ‘Vande Bharatam’, is set to host the initiative that aims to identify and support innovators, entrepreneurs and…

Khalifa Posters Build The Buzz As Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Trailer Set To Arrive On August 16

The makers of Khalifa are turning up the heat ahead of the film’s theatrical release, with a series of striking posters setting the tone for what promises to be a gritty revenge thriller. The latest…

36,211 firms shut down in five years due to MahaYuti’s ‘flawed policies’ in Maharashtra: Cong, Shiv Sena-UBT

Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress and Shiv Sena-UBT have criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led MahaYuti government over the closure of 36,211 companies shut down in five years due to its flawed policies. Maharashtra Congress…

Op Sindoor sent a clear, firm message to terrorists: President Murmu

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday termed Operation Sindoor and the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty as decisive actions by India against terrorists and their harbourers. “During the commemoration of…

‘Crossed all limits’: BJP, VHP slam Rahul Gandhi for not respecting LoP’s post

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the controversy over Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s ‘hug’ jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues, Bharatiya Janata Party and the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on…

80th Independence Day: 20 BSF personnel awarded gallantry medals for anti-Maoist operation

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) As part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, the Border Security Force (BSF) has honoured 67 personnel with gallantry and service medals for their exemplary courage, distinguished service and meritorious…

Fee reimbursement to be credited in advance in students’ accounts: Telangana CM

Hyderabad, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday announced that the state government would deposit Rs 2,400 crore towards fee reimbursement directly into the bank accounts of students in advance from…

Independence Day 2026: Two President’s Medals, 15 Meritorious Service Medals for Delhi Police personnel

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Seventeen officers and personnel of the Delhi Police have been selected for service medals on the upcoming Independence Day, in recognition of distinguished and meritorious service. The honours include two…

India to examine Bangladesh’s request for additional diesel supplies keeping own requirements in focus: MEA

New Delhi/Dhaka, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that while the existing arrangement for supplying diesel to Bangladesh continues, Dhaka’s request for additional supplies will be examined in light…

Defence Ministry signs Rs 1,577-crore contracts for Loiter Munition Systems for army

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of Defence on Friday announced that it has signed contracts worth approximately Rs 1,577 crore with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for the procurement of…

Need collective efforts to achieve ‘Viksit Bharat@ 2047’: President Murmu

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) In her message to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday highlighted the rapid and inclusive economic growth despite global uncertainties in…

Atrocities in PoK should concern International community: MEA on Norwegian FM discussing Kashmir

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday urged the International community to take note of the atrocities that are taking place in illegal Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) while reiterating that…

Yash, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria And Huma Qureshi Turn Up The Glam At Toxic Music Album Launch In Mumbai

The much-awaited music album launch of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups turned Mumbai into a glamour hotspot on August 13, 2026, as Yash and the film’s ensemble came together for a grand promotional evening….

Rolling Loud: The Movie Trailer: Owen Wilson Gets Lost In Hip-Hop Festival Chaos With Travis Scott And Sexyy Red

The official trailer for Rolling Loud: The Movie has arrived, turning one of the world’s biggest hip-hop festivals into the setting for a completely chaotic father-son comedy. Released by Live Nation and Ketchup Entertainment, the…

Idiots Trailer: Dave Franco And O’Shea Jackson Jr. Get Dragged Into A Wild Rehab Road Trip Gone Wrong

IFC has dropped another official trailer for Idiots, the upcoming comedy that looks ready to turn a simple rehab transfer into an outrageous, completely unhinged road trip. Led by Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr.,…

Just Play Dead Trailer: Samuel L. Jackson And Eva Green Wage A Deadly Battle Of Wits In Martin Campbell’s New Thriller

Vertical has unveiled the official trailer for Just Play Dead, a dark new crime thriller from acclaimed filmmaker Martin Campbell, and it promises a deadly game where nobody can afford to trust anyone. The film…

India’s production, exports of military hardware touch record highs amid defence sector reforms

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s defence sector has undergone a transformational change over the past decade to emerge as a stronger, more self-reliant and globally credible force with the country’s production of military hardware…

Anu Malik applauds Kumar Sanu for ‘Sambhala Hai Maine’: 100 chand laga diye

Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer and composer Anu Malik talked about one of his favourite songs, ‘Sambhala Hai Maine’ from the movie ‘Naaraaz’ during his appearance on the reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer Season 5’….

‘Will be removed from world map for any misadventure’: India hits back at Pak’s IWT ‘threat’

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leaders across the political spectrum on Friday strongly reacted to Islamabad’s “threat” regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), warning that Pakistan “will be removed from the world map if it…

Military modernisation and future-ready defence sector is govt’s top priority: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) According highest priority to the modernisation of the defence forces, driven by a self-reliant and future-ready defence sector is the first and foremost priority of the Narendra Modi government, Defence…

‘Extremely low-level, condemnable’: Rajnath Singh blasts Rahul Gandhi over hug jibe at PM Modi

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday came down heavily on the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his ‘abominable and unacceptable’ act, mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s much-publicised…

Strong ties with Italy, have to be respectful to each other: MEA on Rahul Gandhi’s jibe

New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday cited strong India-Italy ties and the need to maintain diplomatic protocol amid a growing furore over the comments made by Leader of…

Declassified: Operation Sindoor: Ajit Doval reveals what PM Modi asked him after Pahalgam attack

Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has revealed the questions PM Modi asked him immediately after the Pahalgam terror attack. In his first on-camera interview on Operation Sindoor, Ajit Doval spoke…