Inspired by Shubhanshu Shukla, youth to lead Viksit Bharat march in 2026: Vice Prez

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Committed to Aravali mountain range conservation: Haryana Minister

Chandigarh, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Haryana Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Thursday said the government is committed to the conservation of the Aravali mountain range. With this objective, the government is implementing…

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B’desh: Farmers, fishermen lose land and livelihoods to big power plants

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A recent photo exhibition by Bangladeshi photographer Noor Alam at a gallery in Tokyo depicted the sad story of the fishing and farming communities in the Matarbari region of southeastern…

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Ishita Dutta, Vatsal Seth celebrate New Year with Kajol, Ajay Devgn

Mumbai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Ishita Dutta and husband Vatsal Seth seem to have celebrated the New Year surrounded by a lot of love and warmth and along with stars Kajol and Ajay Devgn. Ishita…

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GST growth reinforces structural strength of India’s formal economy: Experts

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Despite the steep cut in GST rates, a growth of over 6 per cent in gross monthly collection in December is encouraging, industry experts said on Thursday. India’s GST (goods…

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Ikkis Review: Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat and Agastya Nanda Anchor a War Story of Memory, Sacrifice and Quiet Courage

Director: Sriram Raghavan Cast: Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar Bhatia Writers: Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti Rating: 4.5 Duration: 143 minutes   Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis is a rare war film that resists…

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Rajnath Singh to unveil portraits of Vajpayee, Malaviya at Delhi Assembly on Jan 3

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will unveil portraits of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on January 3, Speaker…

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Ananya Panday ends 2025 with a new book, starts reading on the ‘last day of the year’

Mumbai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Ananya Panday seems to be all set to welcome the New Year in her own style, and looks like has chosen pages over parties. The actress shared a picture…

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US shifted toward realism on Ukraine conflict, EU moved the opposite way: Report

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Washington’s “change in approach” towards the war in Ukraine and United States President Donald Trump becoming “the first Western leader to engage Russia” were termed the most consequential political developments…

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KTR seeks opportunity for BRS to make PPT presentation in Telangana Assembly

Hyderabad, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao on Thursday demanded that if the Telangana government proposes to make a PowerPoint presentation in the Legislative Assembly, the principal Opposition party,…

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Op Sindoor displayed might of DRDO weapon systems: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday praised the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the decisive role played by its weapon systems during Operation Sindoor. Greeting the DRDO on…

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Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom designing life around co-parenting after split

Los Angeles, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer-songwriter Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, who called off their engagement, are working towards co-parenting as they navigate their latest roles. After the actor, 48, and the singer, 41, were…

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Online real money gaming scam: ED freezes Rs 192 crore linked to WinZo App

Bengaluru, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, has frozen Proceeds of Crime (PoC) worth approximately Rs 192 crore held by ZO Games Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of WinZo…

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Inspired by Shubhanshu Shukla, youth to lead Viksit Bharat march in 2026: Vice Prez

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hailing Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s space sojourn in 2025, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday hoped that in the New Year, the energy of our youth, rooted in our…

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Pakistan: Fund-starved Karachi faces acute water shortage as leaders dither

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The neglect of Karachi, a city that handles 76 per cent of Pakistan’s trade, is being seen as a major factor in slowing the growth rate of Pakistan’s economy to…

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Maharashtra: Shiv Sena secures hat-trick of unopposed wins in Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls

Thane, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant boost for the Shiv Sena ahead of the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) general elections, three party candidates from Ward No. 24 have been declared elected unopposed. The development…

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Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal have a blast on their exotic Maldives trip, welcome 2026 in style

Mumbai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sonakshi Sinha and her husband, Zaheer Iqbal, are currently in the Maldives, where the couple celebrated the New Year with much pomp, glitter and cheer. The actress shared a carousel…

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‘Op Sindoor still on’: Army chief General Dwivedi’s salvo at Pak in New Year message

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ringing in the New Year, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday recalled Operation Sindoor and the decisive action against the nefarious designs of the enemy in his…

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When Govinda’s mother panicked as he fell while boarding Mumbai’s crowded local train

Mumbai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood star Govinda, in a throwback interview with Lehren TV, spoke about his first-hand experience with the lifeline of Mumbai, the local train. The actor shared a memorable incident from his…

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Shatrughan Sinha celebrates New Year with throwback family pictures

Mumbai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha has shared glimpses from his New Year celebrations with his family. On Thursday, the veteran actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared 2…

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Amy Schumer shares self-deprecating post-divorce photo

Los Angeles, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Amy Schumer is ringing in the New Year while living through her single era. The actress gave her followers a sneak peek into her kind of celebration with two…

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India’s GST collection jumps 6.1 per cent to cross Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s GST (goods and services tax) collection recorded a 6.1 per cent increase to Rs 1,74,550 crore in December 2025 compared to Rs 1,64,556 crore the same month of the…

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AI an opportunity for positive change: President Murmu

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Describing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an opportunity for positive change, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched ‘Skill the Nation’ challenge at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre….

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IANS Year Ender 2025: Amaravati revival, big investment and road to trillion-dollar economy

Amaravati, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The re-launch of Amaravati capital development works, Google’s announcement to set up a $15 billion AI data centre in Visakhapatnam, and agreements for major investments across sectors were among the key…

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Sabarimala theft case: Gold removed from more structures; SIT uncovers organised operation

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Sabarimala gold heist case has emerged as a far more extensive and meticulously executed crime than initially believed, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) detecting that gold was systematically removed…

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India and Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners, nuclear installations

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Thursday called for early release and repatriation of civil prisoners, fishermen along with their boats, and missing Indian defence personnel from Pakistan’s custody. As both countries exchanged -…

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India to receive its 1st Bullet Train on August 15 next year: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday indicated that India is likely to receive its first Bullet Train on August 15, 2027. The country is going to witness its first Bullet…

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First look of Arulnithi, Priya Bhavani Shankar-starrer ‘Demonte Colony 3’ released

Chennai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Ajay Gnanamuthu’s eagerly awaited horror thriller ‘Demonte Colony 3’, featuring actors Arulnithi and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead, on Thursday chose to release the first look…

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Spiritual Guru Devkinandan Thakur slams KKR, Shah Rukh Khan over Bangladeshi player; leaders react

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Spiritual guru Devkinandan Thakur has sparked a political debate after criticising Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and its co-owner, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, for purchasing…

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BJP calls Cong a ‘liability’ after Abhishek Banerjee’s remarks on Oppn’s poll defeats

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has ignited a political controversy after stating that the Opposition needs to fight on the ground rather than confining its efforts to media or social…

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Adani Group doubles down on green power as India’s energy consumption rises

Ahmedabad, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In December 2025, Chairman of the diversified infrastructure major Adani Group, Gautam Adani, stood in the vast expanse of the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. The landscape was stark. The…

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Riddhima Kapoor entertains all with her rendition of ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ during New Year celebration

Mumbai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Entrepreneur and actor Ranbir Kapoor’s sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni was seen entertaining everyone with her own rendition of the old Bollywood banger “Aap Jaisa Koi” during the New Year celebration. Riddhima…

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Rajnath Singh visits Bangladesh HC, offers condolences over Khaleda Zia’s demise

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday visited the High Commission of Bangladesh in New Delhi to express condolences over the death of Bangladesh National Party (BNP) chairperson and former Prime…

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Yami Gautam recollects funny incident from early days in theatre which left the room in splits

Mumbai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Yami Gautam, who is fresh off the success of her recent film ‘Haq’, has recollected an incident from her early days in theatre when she went horribly wrong with…

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Delhi processes only 64 pc of daily waste, rest dumped at Bhalswa, Ghazipur landfills: CPCB tells NGT

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has told the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that Delhi generates 11,852 tonnes of municipal solid waste per day but processes only 7,611 tonnes, leaving…

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India-Maldives trade records three-fold jump in last 8 years

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The bilateral trade between India and the Maldives has grown more than threefold over the last eight years, with India’s exports doubling to 680 million in FY 2024–25 and imports…

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Superstar Rajinikanth releases first look poster of Gautham Ram Karthik’s sci-fi thriller ‘ROOT’

Chennai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Superstar Rajinikanth on New Year’s day released the first look of director Sooriyaprathap S’s upcoming sci-fi thriller ‘ROOT’ – Running Out Of Time, featuring actor Gautham Ram Karthik in the lead,…

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Success of party in Kerala capital signals people ready for new dawn, writes PM Modi to VV Rajesh

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Days after he created history by becoming the first mayor from the BJP in Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor V.V. Rajesh was excited after getting a congratulatory letter from Prime Minister Narendra…

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Simar Bhatia reveals she has grown extremely fond of her ‘Ikkis’ co-star Agastya Nanda

Mumbai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia stepped into the entertainment industry on Thursday with the release of her debut film “Ikkis”. She decided to start the year 2026 on a gratitude note, giving thanks…

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Scores killed in blast at Swiss ski resort during New Year celebrations

Crans-Montana (Switzerland), Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A powerful explosion tore through a crowded bar in the upscale Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana in Switzerland during New Year celebrations, killing multiple people and leaving several others injured,…

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Producer Soundarya Rajinikanth’s film ‘With Love’ to hit screens on February 6

Chennai, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ)The makers of director Madhan’s upcoming romantic entertainer ‘With Love’, featuring ‘Tourist Family’ director Abishan Jeevinth and Anaswara Rajan in the lead, on New Year announced that their film would hit screens…