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Pakistan formalises Asim Munir’s powerful new military role as Chief of Defence Forces

New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Field Marshal Asim Munir has been formally appointed as Pakistan’s first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), a newly created and powerful military position in the country. The appointment is for…

Mrunal Thakur feels ‘surreal’ after seeing her friend Siddhant Chaturvedi as V. Shantaram

Mumbai, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Mrunal Thakur cannot contain her excitement as her ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein’ co-star Siddhant Chaturvedi is all set to play the renowned filmmaker, V. Shantaram, in his forthcoming biopic. Sharing…

Putin’s New Delhi visit puts India’s US and Russia balancing act under sharper American scrutiny

Washington, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) US media outlets cast Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in New Delhi as a pivotal moment in India’s foreign policy calculus, with coverage centring on the Modi government’s attempt to preserve…

US drops South Africa from 2026 G20, invites Poland to join

Washington, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The United States, which assumed the presidency of the Group of 20 on December 1, said it will not invite South Africa to participate in the 2026 G20 Leaders’ Summit in…

Ameesha Patel says ‘I love media & paps’ amidst Jaya Bachchan’s comment on photographers

Mumbai, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Ameesha Patel expressed her love and admiration for the hard work and dedication shown by the paparazzi. During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Ameesha said that she loves the paps…

US House panel to review India-US strategic partnership on Dec 10

Washington, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) A key US congressional panel will convene a public hearing next week to assess the trajectory of the India–US strategic partnership, with particular attention to the evolving defence, economic, and diplomatic…

Indian passenger’s injury suit against Delta dismissed as time-barred

Washington, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) A US federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an India-bound passenger, Sarala Nair, against Delta Air Lines, ruling that her claim was filed too late under the Montreal Convention,…

US issues federal notification for $52.8 million sale of anti-submarine sonobuoys to India

Washington, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Pentagon issued a federal notification of a proposed foreign military sale worth $52.8 million to India for a new tranche of anti-submarine sonobuoys, a move it said will deepen operational…

US Senate resolution on China’s WWII claims highlights Indo-Pacific stakes

Washington, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move with direct implications for India and other Indo-Pacific partners, the US Senate has introduced a resolution condemning what it calls the Chinese Communist Party’s “stolen valour” attempts to…

HM Amit Shah to visit Gujarat today to inaugurate development projects

Ahmedabad, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin a three-day visit to Gujarat from Friday, during which he will attend 25 public events spread across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Sanadar (Diyodar), Vav-Tharad and adjoining…

US sees India as key AI partner amid growing China challenge

Washington, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s role as a critical technology and strategic partner featured prominently this week as top US lawmakers and experts warned that the global race for artificial intelligence is entering a decisive…

US cuts work permit duration, impacting thousands of Indian workers

Washington, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move that will significantly affect hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals and families navigating the US immigration system, US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced sweeping reductions to the maximum…

Stars Shine Bright at the Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest 2025 Red Carpet

The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest 2025 kicked off in true glittering style as some of the industry’s most loved OTT performers graced the red carpet at JW Marriott, Juhu. Among the first to captivate…

“When Truth Can Be Manufactured”: Rashmika Mandanna’s Stand Against AI Misuse

Rashmika Mandanna has issued one of her strongest public statements yet, taking to her X profile to address the dangerous rise of AI-generated vulgarity and digital abuse. In her own words: “When truth can be…

“Couldn’t Have Been Prouder”: Aditya Dhar’s Heartfelt Tribute to Yami Gautam and Her HAQ Triumph

Aditya Dhar has penned a deeply affectionate and admiring reply to his wife Yami Gautam on X, celebrating her acclaimed performance in the recently released courtroom drama Haq. Responding to Yami’s emotional gratitude post, the…

Yami Gautam Dhar Calls Out Alleged “Paid Hype” Practices in Bollywood Ahead of Dhurandhar Release

Actress Yami Gautam Dhar took to social media to voice strong concerns over what she described as a troubling “trend” in Bollywood—paying for positive publicity or suppressing negative coverage in the lead-up to a film’s…

Mahima Chaudhary Reveals Why She Said Yes to Durlabh Prasad Ki Dusari Shadi Without Hearing the Story

Mahima Chaudhary stole the spotlight at the trailer launch of her upcoming comedy Durlabh Prasad Ki Dusari Shadi, where she candidly shared the delightfully impulsive reason she signed the film. In her trademark charm, she…

PM Modi gifts Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita to President Putin, says its teachings inspire millions

New Delhi, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a copy of the Bhagavad Gita in Russian to visiting President Vladimir Putin, describing the scripture as a source of inspiration for people…

Bengal SIR exercise: ECI warns BLOs of strict action for ‘deliberate’ data errors

Kolkata, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI), through the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, has cautioned booth-level officers (BLOs) engaged in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise…

Shah Rukh Khan thrilled as DDLJ becomes first Indian film to be honoured with a statue in Leicester Square

Mumbai, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan and actress Kajol are on cloud nine as they unveiled a new bronze statue in Leicester Square, celebrating their iconic roles from their cult classic Dilwale…

Andhra CM for grounding Partnership Summit MoUs in 45 days

Amaravati, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday that more than 50 per cent of the MoUs signed at the recent CII Partnership Summit are already moving into the…

Premiere shows of Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ cancelled in India due to technical issues, say makers

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Boyapeti Sreenu’s much-anticipated action entertainer ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’, featuring actor Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead, have now announced that the film’s premiere shows in India that had…

Work on Adilabad airport to commence in a year: Telangana CM

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Thursday, announced that the work on the newly-sanctioned airport at Adilabad will commence in a year. Addressing a public meeting in Adilabad, he claimed…

Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol unveil Raj–Simran bronze statue at London’s Leicester Square for DDLJ’s 30th year

Mumbai Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Marking the 30th year of Yash Raj Films’ historic blockbuster, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a new bronze statue in Leicester Square, celebrating their iconic…

Kartik Aaryan’s sister dances to his hit song while walking towards wedding mandap under ‘phoolon ki chaadar’

Mumbai, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is currently in the happiest phase of his life, as his younger sister Kritika Tiwari has walked down the aisle today on the 4th of December. Many…

A friend indeed: Putin’s arrival marks geopolitical signal in current global order

New Delhi, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) When the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aircraft was taxiing after touchdown at Delhi’s Palam Airport, he may not have been aware till later that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was himself…

PM Modi hosts private dinner for Putin ahead of Friday’s key India-Russia summit

New Delhi, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) 7 Lok Kalyan Marg was decked up with India-Russia flags and special lighting on Thursday evening as Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Vladimir Putin inside his official residence for a…

IndiGo CEO admits service lapses, says restoring punctuality ‘not an easy target’

New Delhi, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Thursday admitted that the airline is going through severe operational turbulence, saying immediate priority remains to stabilise services and restore punctuality, even as achieving that…

Zeenat Aman sparks conversation on women’s clothing rights through Amitabh Bachchan starrer ‘Dostana’ scene

Mumbai Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood veteran Zeenat Aman has always been progressive, both in style and thoughts, and her movies back in her hit era spoke volumes of the same. The actress recently took to…

CEC Gyanesh Kumar holds ‘Inside India’s Democracy’ roundtable a day after taking over as IDEA Council chair for 2026

New Delhi/Stockholm, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday — a day after assuming the Chairship of the Council of Member States of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance…

Telangana official booked for disproportionate assets case

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Anti-Corruption Bureau of Telangana has registered a case of disproportionate assets against a government official for allegedly amassing properties beyond his known sources of income through corrupt means. The case against…

Delighted to welcome ‘my friend’, says PM Modi after receiving Putin at airport

New Delhi, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Soon after travelling to the airport and receiving Russian President Vladimir Putin at the tarmac in a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that he is eagerly…

‘Election denialism to seeking western intervention’: Think Tank CEO tears into Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) BlueKraft Digital Foundation CEO Akhilesh Mishra on Thursday rebutted Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over their claim that the government was blocking visiting foreign…

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives on two-day State Visit, received by PM Modi at airport

New Delhi, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on a two-day State Visit to India with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a special gesture, receiving him at the airport. The…

Music of ‘Mental Manadhil’ is going to be a special treat for ‘Aayirathil Oruvan’, ‘Mayakkam Enna’ fans, says G V Prakash

Chennai, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two-time National Award winning music director, actor and producer G V Prakash on Thursday dropped an update on ‘Mental Manadhil’, his eagerly awaited romantic entertainer which is being directed by ace…