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TSAFF: Kiran Rao says ‘winning at the Oscars requires artistic strength, but also visibility’

Rajamouli pens note for his ‘Baahubali’ Prabhas on Japan visit, star says ‘missing you here’

Mumbai, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli penned an emotional note for Prabhas as the star reached Japan and was welcomed with overwhelming love from fans of the ‘Baahubali’ franchise. In return, the actor said…

‘Temple built, brotherhood prevails in Ayodhya’, says former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari

New Delhi, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former litigant in the Babri Masjid case, Iqbal Ansari, said on Saturday that peace and communal harmony now define Ayodhya, nearly three decades after the demolition of the Babri Masjid….

Shibani Kashyap calls paying tribute to Umrao Jaan ‘a divine blessing’

Mumbai, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer Shibani Kashyap is all set to perform at the Red Sea International Film Festival during the India Night, organised by the Indian Consulate in Jeddah. During the event, the timeless…

B.R. Ambedkar’s timeless legacy of equality, justice and human dignity strengthens my resolve to defend Constitution: LoP Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday paid humble tributes to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar on his death anniversary, observed as Mahaparinirvan Diwas. He said…

Shriya Pilgaonkar pens notes from the hills: Mountain magic becoming inner peace

Mumbai, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar has shared a gentle, poetic note from her time in the hills, capturing the quiet rhythm of winter days and the small joys that come with them. Shriya,…

IndiGo fiasco: Indian Railways deploys 116 extra coaches across 37 trains

New Delhi, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Keeping the widespread flight cancellations in mind amid IndiGo fiasco, a total of 37 trains have been augmented with 116 additional coaches, operating over 114 augmented trips across the country,…

UP on high alert ahead of Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

New Delhi, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Security has been intensified across Uttar Pradesh ahead of December 6, the anniversary of the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, with authorities placing Ayodhya and Mathura, two of the most sensitive…

Delhi wrapped in smog as AQI hits 333; IMD issues cold wave alert for today

New Delhi, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) A thick blanket of smog covered the national Capital on Saturday, pushing Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) to 333, firmly in the ‘very poor’ category and slightly higher than…

May his ideals keep lighting path to Viksit Bharat: PM Modi pays tributes to Dr Ambedkar

New Delhi, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his death anniversary, known as Mahaparinirvan Diwas, on Saturday, praising his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to constitutionalism. Dr…

Deepika Singh: Being an actor-dancer always helped me

Mumbai, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Popular television actress Deepika Singh shared how a long-forgotten choreography she once watched online came to her rescue during a rushed shoot sequence and shared that being an actor-dancer always helped…

Sreeleela posts pictures with Allu Arjun as she’s ‘grateful’ for ‘Kissik’ from ‘Pushpa 2’

Mumbai, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the film “Pushpa: The Rule” completed a year since its release in cinemas, actress Sreeleela celebrated one year of the song “Kissik” from the film with a string of memories…

PM Modi most influential leader in geopolitics, says Mary Millben

Washington, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) African American singer and longtime India admirer Mary Millben has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “the most influential and the most important leader right now in geopolitics,” praising his handling…

‘Bigg Boss 19’: Amaal Mallik’s father Daboo Malik calls Baseer Ali a ‘true friend’

Mumbai, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The father of singer and composer Amaal Mallik, who is presently in the ‘Bigg Boss 19’ house, Daboo Malik, thanked the former housemate Baseer Ali for being a ‘true friend’ to…

Delhi court to hear money laundering complaint against Robert Vadra today

New Delhi, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Delhi court is expected to hear on Saturday the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) submissions after the agency named businessman Robert Vadra, son-in-law of former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, as an…

New US National Security Strategy underscores India’s Indo-Pacific role: Expert

Washington, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The White House’s newly released National Security Strategy (NSS) sends a clear signal of continuity in Washington’s long-term approach to India, senior Indo-Pacific analyst Lisa Curtis said Friday, emphasising that the…

US Supreme Court agrees to decide legality of Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship

Washington, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The US Supreme Court agreed to decide the legality of President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship, which has been treated as settled law for more than…

PM Modi-Putin talks reflect India’s balancing act: Lisa Curtis

Washington, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s decision to “roll out the red carpet for President Vladimir Putin” during the New Delhi summit this week reflects a calibrated effort to balance ties with Moscow and Washington, former…

President Trump awarded FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup draw

Washington, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) US President Donald Trump on Friday was presented with the inaugural 2025 FIFA Peace Prize during the World Cup draw ceremony in the American capital, where football’s global governing body credited…

Russian President Putin departs Delhi after two-day State Visit; thanks India for ‘warm welcome’

New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday concluded his two-day state visit to India, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar present at the airport to see him off. The Russian Embassy…

India-Russia friendship will grow even stronger in the years ahead, says Prez Murmu as she hosts Putin

New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday hosted her Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking what she described as an important moment in the 25-year journey of the India-Russia Strategic…

Trump strategy cites India as key Indo-Pacific partner

Washington, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) India emerges as one of the central pillars of the United States’ Indo-Pacific strategy in President Donald Trump’s new National Security Strategy (NSS). The document, released by the White House on…

ECI extends Kerala’s SIR exercise deadlines by a week after SC direction

New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the deadlines for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala by one week, following a request from the…

India, Russia sign health cooperation agreement to boost research and medical education

New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and Russia on Friday signed a comprehensive agreement to strengthen collaboration in healthcare, medical education, and scientific research. A ministry official said that the pact, concluded between India’s Ministry…

Matua community citizenship issue: PM Modi to kick off BJP’s campaign to counter Trinamool on Dec 20

Kolkata, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the BJP’s sustained campaign to counter Trinamool Congress on the contentious citizenship issue of the Matua community, during a mega rally at Ranaghat in…

PM Modi presents Putin an array of thoughtfully curated gifts, including Bhagavad Gita in Russian

New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin an array of thoughtfully curated gifts, including a copy of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita in Russian, the GI-tagged fine Assam…

TSAFF: Kiran Rao says ‘winning at the Oscars requires artistic strength, but also visibility’

Mumbai, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ): Acclaimed filmmaker Kiran Rao believes India’s independent cinema is “on the cusp of a global moment.” She also feels platforms like the Tasveer South Asian Film Festival & Market (TSAFF &…

Sudesh Berry shares throwback pic featuring young SRK, Saif Ali Khan & Rahul Roy from 1993 movie Pehla Nasha

Mumbai Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Sudesh Berry, who has been a part of the Indian entertainment industry for over three decades, took fans on a nostalgic trip on the 5th of December by sharing…

Hotel staff requests for photo, Putin obliges: Russian media

New Delhi/Moscow Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Just before wrapping up his landmark visit to India Friday evening, Russian President Vladimir Putin posed for a photograph with several members of the staff at the hotel he was…

Will fight with Centre for funds, says Telangana CM

Hyderabad, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Friday, declared that he will fight with the Union government to bring more funds to the state. Addressing a public meeting after laying foundation…

“Jaan Hi Lele!” – Ranveer Singh gushes as Deepika Padukone steps out for ‘Date Night at the Movies’ for Dhurandhar

Mumbai, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone seems to be excited and thrilled as star husband Ranveer Singh gears up for his big release, Dhurandhar, today on the 5th of December. Deepika shared a…

Sonia Gandhi conveys good wishes for Telangana Rising Global Summit

Hyderabad, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has expressed her good wishes for the Telangana Rising Global Summit to be held here on December 8-9. In a message, she congratulated Chief Minister…

India, Russia strengthen economic ties across sectors

New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their shared ambition to expand bilateral trade in a balanced and sustainable manner, including by increasing India’s exports to…

Telangana to establish AI Centre of Excellence in partnership with Australian university

Hyderabad, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Telangana government on Friday signed an agreement to establish a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in partnership with Australia’s Deakin University. This is said to be the first-of-its-kind skill…

After ‘skipping’ key national events, can Rahul Gandhi question exclusion during Putin visit?

New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) A debate has resurfaced after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge raised objections to not being invited to the President’s banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin. They also questioned…

Twinkle Khanna turns a saree into a power statement, says ‘confuse everyone around you’

Mumbai, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Star author and former Bollywood actress Twinkle Khanna has always been known for her sass and class. The actress, just like her perfectly articulated words, is also prim and proper with…

Behind Bhagwad Gita in Russian gift to Putin, lies pledge PM Modi took at 2019 SCO Summit

New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after giving a warm reception to President Vladimir Putin on his arrival in New Delhi, gifted the Russian edition of the Bhagwad Gita – the sacred…

IndiGo chaos: Anticipate a normal situation between December 10-15, says airline CEO

New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Friday said that given the size, scale, and complexity of their operations, it will take some time to return to a full normal situation, “which…

Deepika Padukone says husband Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ is ‘worth every minute’

Mumbai, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ranveer Singh has finally returned to the big screen after almost two years with Aditya Dhar’s “Dhurandhar”. As the drama reached the cinema halls on Friday, Ranveer’s better half, Deepika Padukone, caught…

Eye on joint manufacturing, India and Russia solidify defence partnership during Putin’s visit

New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Terming it as a pillar of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the both countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday acknowledged that India…

Rs 4.05 crore hawala cash seized in Hyderabad; two held

Hyderabad, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hyderabad police have seized Rs 4.05 crore cash from a car and arrested a Hawala racket accused and his aide on Friday, officials said. According to the police, it was Hawala…