Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains For 3rd Day As Economic Survey Boosts Investor Sentiment- AGK News Stand

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 3rd day as economic survey boosts investor sentiment

Rama Rao terms SIT notice to KCR in phone tapping case as ‘politics of vendetta’

Hyderabad, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao has condemned SIT notice to party president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao in the phone tapping case and termed it…

Former Telangana CM KCR summoned for questioning in phone-tapping case

Hyderabad, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant development in the phone tapping case in Telangana, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has summoned Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. The…

Kiara Advani flaunts hot red lipstick, fans speculate ‘lip filler’

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Kiara Advani , on Thursday shared a video on social media flaunting her Thursday mood, where she was seen looking gorgeous in a close-up video. The actress flaunted her bright…

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 3rd day as economic survey boosts investor sentiment

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian equity markets ended higher for the third straight session on Thursday, overcoming early volatility as investor sentiment improved after the release of the annual Economic Survey. The survey’s positive outlook…

Rani Mukerji says Shivani Shivaji Roy reflects everyday courage of Indian female officers

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood star Rani Mukerji, who is all geared up to be seen reprising the role of Shivani Shivaji Roy in the third installment of “Mardaani”, said that wearing the police uniform…

HC seeks Bengal govt’s explanation on freezing women welfare scheme in BJP-held village panchayat

Kolkata, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought an explanation from the West Bengal government on why financial benefits under a women-oriented state government scheme had been stopped…

Jaaved Jaaferi says India deserves better screen count, compares to China’s astonishing numbers

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Jaaved Jaaferi, who is gearing up for his upcoming film ‘Mayasabha’, has spoken up on the issue of limited screen count in India. The actor compared the screen count of…

Adani Power’s Q3 continuing profit before tax rises 5.3 pc to Rs 2,800 crore

Ahmedabad, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Adani Power Limited on Thursday reported a 5.3 per cent rise in its continuing profit before tax (PBT) for the third quarter (Q3) of FY26, even as power demand remained muted…

Imtiaz Ali’s next with Diljit Dosanjh to release on June 12th

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s next with Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari, and Naseeruddin Shah has already managed to create some massive buzz among movie buffs. Now, the makers, Applause Entertainment and Window…

Sunny Deol thanks fans for making Border 2 a success, says ‘Awaaz Dilon Tak Pohochi’

Mumbai Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood star Sunny Deol has expressed gratitude to fans for the overwhelming love being showered on his upcoming film Border 2. The actor took to social media to share a video…

Economic Survey gives thumbs up to RBI’s monetary policy

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In an era characterised by heightened global uncertainty, geopolitical flux, and rapid technological transformation, India’s monetary and financial sectors have exhibited robust performance in FY26 (April-December 2025), underpinned by strategic…

World Bank ranks India among top 5 in terms of private investment in infra

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the World Bank ranks India among the top 5 countries globally in terms of private investment in infrastructure among low- and middle-income economies, infrastructure continues to be central to…

NPAs of public sector banks at multi-decadal low: Economic Survey

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) There has been a significant improvement in the asset quality of scheduled commercial banks with a sharp decline in the percentage of bad loans and higher recoveries, according to the…

Dia Mirza reveals ‘time slows down when I’m with my boys’

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Dia Mirza used social media to cherish the time when she stood before history, art, and architecture with her two boys- husband Vaibhav Rekhi and son Avyaan. The ‘Rehnaa Hai…

India rising steadily as key player in global trade, says Eco Survey

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s steady rise as a key player in global trade is evident in its increasing share of both global merchandise exports and commercial services exports, said the Economic Survey 2025-26…

In a first, Soundarya Rajinikanth’s ‘With Love’ team to use drone show to promote film!

Chennai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In what is being seen as a first-of-its-kind move in Tamil cinema, the makers of director Madhan’s upcoming romantic entertainer ‘With Love’, featuring ‘Tourist Family’ director Abishan Jeevinth and Anaswara Rajan…

235 lakh demat accounts added in FY26 till December

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s capital markets are witnessing a strong surge in retail investor participation, with 235 lakh new demat accounts added during FY26 up to December 2025, according to the Economic Survey…

Govt’s calibrated fiscal strategy has anchored growth with stability: Eco Survey

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government’s calibrated fiscal strategy has anchored India’s economic growth with stability amid global turbulence, according to the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Thursday. It highlights that rising tax…

Andhra Pradesh mulls law for ‘age-appropriate access’ to social media

Amaravati, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government of Andhra Pradesh will study legal frameworks for ‘age-appropriate access’ to social media, Minister for Information Technology and Electronics Nara Lokesh said on Thursday. He said the government would…

‘Will divide society and have grave repercussions’: SC stays UGC’s new equity regulations, issues notice

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In an interim order passed on Thursday, the Supreme Court stayed the operation of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. Issuing notice to…

YSRCP demands CM Naidu’s apology after no animal fat found in Tirupati laddu

Amaravati, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Thursday demanded that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan apologise to devotees, after a chargesheet filed by the…

Economic Survey projects India’s GDP growth at 6.8 to 7.2 per cent for FY27

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Economic Survey projects India’s real GDP growth for the financial year 2026-2027 in the range of 6.8 to 7.2 per cent based on an outlook for the economy that…

Parth Samthaan on breaking the chocolate boy image with ‘Seher Hone Ko Hai’

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television actor Parth Samthaan talked about breaking the chocolate boy image with his latest show. “Seher Hone Ko Hai” during an exclusive conversation with IANS. Parth, who is seen as Mahid…

Mamta Kulkarni says Aamir Khan would make tea in my kitchen

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former actress Mamta Kulkarni has revisited the camaraderie of the 1990s film industry, recalling how superstar Aamir Khan would often come straight to her house during the shoot of “Baazi”, change…

Varun Dhawan talks about worst ‘tail bone’ injury he got during ‘Border 2’ shoot

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Varun Dhawan has recalled suffering the worst injury of his career while shooting for his upcoming film Border 2, describing it as an excruciating tailbone injury that left him barely…

Security forces thwart major attack, recover live IEDs on road in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Raipur/Bijapur, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district successfully thwarted a major Maoist attempt to target personnel and vehicles by recovering and destroying two powerful improvised explosive devices on Thursday. A joint…

‘Border 2’ actor Behzaad Khan reveals he was skeptical to hit Sunny Deol during the intense scenes

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Behzaad Khan, who plays Babar Khan in “Border 2”, revealed that he was extremely skeptical about hitting and punching Sunny Deol during the shoot, out of respect and seniority. Opening…

BJP wins Chandigarh mayoral polls fourth time, Saurabh Joshi elected mayor

Chandigarh, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The BJP on Thursday retained the post of the Mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, with its councillor Saurabh Joshi getting elected in a three-cornered contest by securing 18 votes in…

Bengal school job case: WBSSC starts process of recovering salaries from tainted candidates as directed by SC

Kolkata, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Almost a year after the Supreme Court directed recovery of salaries paid to candidates who had proven to be ‘tainted’ in the cash-for-school job case, the West Bengal School Service Commission…

Economic Survey pegs India’s potential growth rate at 7 per cent

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Economic Survey for 2025-26, tabled in Parliament on Friday, has raised India’s potential growth rate to 7.0 per cent, up from 6.5 per cent three years ago, as “sustained…

Nicki Minaj declares herself as Donald J. Trump’s number 1 fan

Los Angeles, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rapper Nicki Minaj has spoken up on her controversial support for President Donald J. Trump with a short speech at a special session. She told the assembled audience that Trump…

Dhirav: ‘Mellisai’ will connect with everyone who has had to set aside a talent due to life’s burdens

Chennai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dhirav, who has directed the upcoming film, ‘Mellisai’, featuring actor Kishore in the lead, says that his film will connect with every man, woman and transgender who carries a hidden talent…

It’s like doing politics over dead body: BJP, JD(U) criticise CM Banerjee over conspiracy claim in Pawar’s air crash

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised suspicion of a conspiracy behind the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on Wednesday morning, leaders…

One killed as two truck containers catch fire after collision in Andhra

Amaravati, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) A person was charred to death and two others injured in a collision between two truck containers in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district on Thursday, police said. The accident occurred on National…

Pak’s double standards exposed: Hamas regroups in Pakistan while Gaza funds fuel LeT, JeM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over the last year and a half, dozens of Hamas terrorists have visited Pakistan and taken part in public events. The ISI has been welcoming of the Hamas leadership and…

Don’t do politics over death: Shiv Sena slams Mamata Banerjee over ‘politicising’ Ajit Pawar’s demise

Mumbai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Thursday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for alleging a conspiracy behind the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar,…

Kerala Budget: Welfare, health cover and education take centre stage

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) State Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Thursday presented his sixth consecutive budget of the LDF government in the Kerala Assembly, opting for a full budget despite Assembly elections being scheduled later…

FM Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament, which will set the official tone on how the economy of the country is performing on a…

Black box of ill-fated aircraft recovered, to ensure time-bound inquiry: Civil Aviation Ministry

New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday said that it initiated immediate investigative mechanisms following unfortunate aircraft accident near Baramati, and remains fully committed to completing the investigation within a…

Vignesh Shivan’s ‘LIK’ to release on February 12?

Chennai, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) If rumours doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed, the makers of director Vignesh Shivan’s romantic drama ‘Love Insurance Kompany (LIK)’ are now trying hard to ensure that…