UP govt inks MoU in Japan on green hydrogen technology; CM Yogi invites investors  

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DGCA introduces 48-hour free cancellation window for airline tickets, revises refund rules

New Delhi, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised its Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) related to airline ticket refunds and introduced a 48-hour “look-in” period that allows passengers to cancel…

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Armaan Malik calls working on ‘Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge’ with Pritam ‘nostalgic’

Mumbai, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two prominent names from the music industry, Armaan Malik and Pritam, came together once again for the fun-filled number “Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge” in Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s “Bhooth Bangla”….

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BJP’s ‘Chacha compromised’ jab at Nehru, cites 7 instances of ‘surrendering’ India’s interests

New Delhi, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the no-holds barred confrontation and bitter barbs exchange over Congress’ ‘compromised PM’ charge, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Thursday, stepped up on the offensive and accused India’s first…

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Joju George, Lijomol Jose-starrer Aja:Sundari shooting wrapped up!

Chennai, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Joju George, who plays the lead along with actress Lijomol Jose in director Manu Antony’s upcoming Malayalam film ‘Aja: Sundari’, has now disclosed that shooting for the film had been…

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PM Modi and Netanyahu hold delegation-level talks in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu held delegation-level talks in Jerusalem on Thursday on the concluding day of Indian leader’s two-day visit to the country. External Affairs…

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Andhra court issues arrest warrant for Bihar cadre IPS officer

Amaravati, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) A court in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against Bihar cadre IPS officer, M. Sunil Kumar Naik, in the alleged custodial torture of former Member of Parliament K….

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Allu Arjun expresses his desire to collaborate with Mrunal Thakur: Hope to work with you someday

Mumbai, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tollywood sensation Allu Arjun has expressed his desire to join forces with actress Mrunal Thakur for a project in the future. As AA bagged the ‘Best Actor’ award for his powerful…

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CM Mohan Yadav stresses Rajasthan-MP regional cooperation in growth sectors

Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bhilwara witnessed a significant event, an “Interactive Session on Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh”, on Thursday as the Chief Minister of central Indian state extended a warm invitation to Rajasthan’s…

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Modi magic grips Israel, social media trends in Tel Aviv dominated by PM Modi’s visit

Tel Aviv/New Delhi, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day state visit to Israel generated immense enthusiasm and frenzy in the West Asian nation and was visible in the rapturous welcome for the Indian…

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Konkona Sen Sharma: Sometimes I even cringe a little bit to call myself an artiste

Mumbai, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) National Award-winning actress Konkona Sen Sharma, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming streaming movie ‘Accused’ is a bit self-critical. The actress spoke with IANS during the promotions of the…

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Mithoon & Palak Muchhal pay musical tribute to Dharmendra

Mumbai, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Music composer Mithoon, and his wife Palak Muchhal are set to pay a special tribute to the late actor Dharmendra. The couple will be seen paying a musical tribute to the…

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India’s GDP growth projected at 6.8 to 7.2 per cent for 2026-27: EY report

New Delhi, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s economy is projected to expand between 6.8 per cent and 7.2 per cent in FY27 as bilateral trade agreements with major economies are expected, along with the government’s economic…

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CEC, Election Commissioners engage with political parties in Chennai, assure free and fair polls

Chennai, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi, held an extensive meeting with recognised national and state political parties in Chennai…

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath shares joy of 501 km/hour journey in Japanese train

Tokyo/New Delhi, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared with citizens the joy of travelling at 501 km/hour in a Japanese train, an official said on Thursday. Sharing visuals of the onboard…

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ECI gives details of Bengal deployment of 240 CAPF companies in first phase on March 1

Kolkata, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced the details of the 240 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel that will be deployed in the first phase on…

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‘No space for invaders as heroes’: CM Fadnavis on Shivaji Maharaj-Tipu Sultan comparison

Mumbai, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday, in a scathing rebuttal, addressed the controversy surrounding Tipu Sultan, asserting that years of “tempered history” have misled the nation. His remarks came in…

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Centre’s industrial corridor strategy propelling growth across states

New Delhi, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre’s strategy of accelerating industrial development has picked up pace, with four National Industrial Corridors already being completed, while another four are nearing completion since the Rs 28,602 crore…

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Vin Diesel calls ‘Sinners’ hands down ‘one of the best films of the year’

Mumbai, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood hunk Vin Diesel called Ryan Coogler’s horror drama “Sinners” ‘one of the best films of the year’. He took to his official Instagram handle and compiled a heartfelt note expressing…

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Ken Karunaas: G V Prakash did not take any salary for ‘Youth’

Chennai, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor and director Ken Karunaas has now disclosed how two-time National Award winning music director G V Prakash came to his aid and chose to not take any salary to score…

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PM Modi calls on Israel President, discusses ways to enhance cooperation in key sectors

Jerusalem, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israel President Isaac Herzog held a meeting on Thursday, discussing ways to further enhance cooperation in education, start-ups, innovation, tech and connectivity. PM Modi also planted…

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Vishal Mohan on if controversy sometimes works as a marketing tool for films

Mumbai, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) As actor Vishal Mohan’s latest outing “Yadav Ji Ki Love Story” is facing a lot of backlash, he opened up about whether controversy sometimes works as a marketing tool for projects….

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UP govt inks MoU in Japan on green hydrogen technology; CM Yogi invites investors  

Tokyo/New Delhi, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture on green hydrogen technology. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, elaborating on the MoU on green…

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Kerala HC stays release of ‘Kerala Story 2’ for 15 days

Kochi Feb, 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant development that has sent ripples through the film industry and political circles alike, the Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the release of the controversial film “Kerala Story…

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Talks with US Commerce Secretary focused on boosting economic partnership: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he held ‘very fruitful discussions’ with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to…

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PM Modi pays tribute to Holocaust victims in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem on Thursday, laying a wreath at the memorial in memory of the Holocaust victims. Prime Minister Modi…

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Darshan Raval reveals why he started off 2026 with love song

Mumbai, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Playback singer Darshan Raval, who has released his new love track ‘Saathiya’, has shared why he started off 2026 with a love number. The song has been sung and composed by…

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Holi, Ramadan coincide: Muslim cleric calls for mutual respect, authorities tighten security

Lucknow, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the Hindu festival of Holi approaching and the holy month of Ramadan currently underway, All India Muslim Jamaat chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi on Thursday appealed to members of all…

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Sree Vishnu-starrer ‘Vishnu Vinyasam’ to have a run-time of 1 hour and 59 minutes!

Hyderabad, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Disclosing that his upcoming film ‘Vishnu Vinyasam’, directed by Yadunaath Maruthi Rao, would have a run time of 1 hour and 59 minutes, actor Sree Vishnu on Thursday promised that although…

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Sandeepa Dhar on how validation has become an issue in the social media–driven world

Mumbai, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sandeepa Dhar opened up about how validation has become an issue in today’s social media–driven world. During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Sandeepa said that people are now constantly seeking…

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Never say ‘mera-tumhara Kashmir’, always say ‘hamara Kashmir’: VP Radhakrishnan to J&K students

Srinagar, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 21st convocation of Kashmir University on Thursday at the Hazratbal main campus in Srinagar city. He started his address by speaking in Kashmiri and asked…

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Andhra Pradesh liquor case accused surrenders before SIT

Vijayawada, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Muppidi Avinash Reddy, an accused in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case, surrendered before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) here on Thursday. This came two days after the Supreme Court refused…

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Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna are now officially married

Mumbai, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have officially become the man and the wife, putting an end to long-standing speculation around their relationship. The couple reportedly opted for an intimate ceremony…

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SC seeks Centre, states’ response on PIL to curb false cases

New Delhi, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Union government and all states and Union Territories to instal display boards at…

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Amit Shah inaugurates SSB border projects in Bihar’s Araria, announces campaign against infiltration in Seemanchal

Patna, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated and laid the e-foundation stones for several infrastructure projects of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at the Border Outposts Leti and Indarwa in…

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Venkat Prabhu’s hilarious response to fan pointing out faux pas in his superhit film ‘Saroja’ breaks Internet

Chennai, Feb 26(SocialNews.XYZ) The hilarious response of one of Tamil cinema’s top directors, Venkat Prabhu, to a social media user pointing out a faux pas in his superhit film ‘Saroja’ on the platform X has…

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Naxalism nears its end, Centre charts road ahead to prevent resurgence

New Delhi, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the Naxalite movement that daunted India for decades comes to an end, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has already begun chalking out the roadmap to ensure that…

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Pak Senate resolution signals strategic discomfort over India-Israel axis

New Delhi, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The resolution passed by the Senate of Pakistan condemning Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over remarks about forming regional alliances with India and other countries, is a clear sign that…

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NDA leaders hail PM Modi’s ‘global youth connect’ as he crosses 100 million followers on Instagram

New Delhi, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi crossed 100 million followers on Instagram, leaders from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) described the achievement as a reflection of his sustained outreach, hard work…

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MasterChef judge Vikas Khanna witnesses beautiful mother-baby moment, gets emotional recalling childhood days

Mumbai Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna turned emotional as he revisited memories of his childhood after a witnessing a beautiful mother-baby moment at an airport, that transported him back in time. The Michelin-starred…

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‘Bhoot Bangla’ makers drop new song ‘Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge’ featuring Akshay Kumar

Mumbai Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The excitement surrounding Bhooth Bangla continues to soar as the film marks the reunion of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and ace filmmaker Priyadarshan after a gap of 14 years. Fueling the…