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MUMBAI: Producer Namit Malhotra has responded to the criticism over his upcoming production 'Ramayana'. On Tuesday, the producer took to his social media, and shared a note, assuring the audience that the team is working to fix the issues in the VFX. He wrote, "Dear all, the response over the past few days has truly been overwhelming, inspiring, and humbling. Seeing how our Rama continues to touch so many hearts across the world fills me with deep humility and joy. I cherish all of the conversa ...Read More >
Thoothukudi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) In view of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Thoothukudi District Collector and District Election Officer Vishu Mahajan has issued a detailed advisory mandating prior certification for all political advertisements, as part of strict enforcement of Election Commission guidelines. According to an official press release, a Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) has been constituted in the district to scrutinise and approve all election-r ...Read More >
JAJPUR: At least 20 people were injured in a violent clash that broke out between two rival groups in Kasaba village under Mangalpur police limits here on Monday night. Police said the clash erupted between residents of Bautra Sahi and Jia Sahi on the concluding night of a three-day 'pala' (traditional folk performing art) event organised at the village mandap. A heated argument first broke out between the two rival groups over passing of comments during the pala performance. The situation esc ...Read More >
Mumbai: Comedian Samay Raina has opened up about his experience during the 'India's Got Latent' controversy, revealing how a tense visit to a Mumbai police station unexpectedly turned into a heartwarming fan interaction. In his latest YouTube special titled 'Still Alive', Raina reflected on the controversy and the investigation that followed, sharing behind-the-scenes details with his signature humour. The show, which has already garnered over 5.3 million views, blends candid storytelling with ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Allu Sirish shared a video on his social media account that highlighted the immense love and massive fan following that his brother and South superstar Allu Arjun enjoys. In the video posted by him, a massive crowd of fans can be seen gathered outside Allu Arjun's house at midnight to celebrate his birthday on the 8th of April. In the video, the fans can be seen holding up their phone flashlights at night and shouting out Allu Arjun's name wishing him on ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Rajeev Khandelwal is all set to mark his return to the television space with his upcoming show Tum Ho Naa. The actor who has always chosen quality over quantity in terms of content, explained that he has picked projects that he felt were meaningful. "Over the years, I have been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some quite unconventional. But I have always chosen to follow my heart and be part of something that genuinely feels me ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): For Mithila Palkar, 'Bhooth Bangla' marks more than just another project. The actress said she feels "grateful" for the opportunity and thanked Kalyani Priyadarshan for playing a key role in it. The actress took to her Instagram to post a video featuring director Priyadarshan along with a caption, sharing with her fans how she bagged a role in the Akshay Kumar-starrer film. In her post, Palkar revealed that it was Kalyani who recommended her name to ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has finally reacted to the severe backlash she has been facing for not promoting her husband, Ranveer Singh's, blockbuster movie, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. Deepika revealed that she had seen Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge way before anyone else did, further backfiring at the social media post who questioned her intentions. The post, on which Deepika commented, was seen running a poll asking netizens whether her silence througho ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar in a money laundering case linked to the AIADMK's 'two leaves' election symbol dispute. However, he will remain in jail as several other cases against him are still pending. This is the 27th case in which Chandrasekhar has secured bail, out of a total of 31 cases registered against him. Granting relief, Special Judge Gogne said, "Liberty being the most sacrosanct norm in our constitution, the court cannot pr ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): The recently held Screen Awards in Mumbai have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. After journalist Saurabh Dwivedi's perceived playful dig at actor Rajpal Yadav over his recent cheque-bounce case drew criticism from netizens, including Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, stand-up comedian Zakir Khan has now landed in controversy as well. His joke about the success of Dhurandhar and how it has allegedly sparked jealousy among some individua ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): The recently held Screen Awards in Mumbai have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. After journalist Saurabh Dwivedi's perceived playful dig at actor Rajpal Yadav over his recent cheque-bounce case drew criticism from netizens, including Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, stand-up comedian Zakir Khan has now landed in controversy as well. His joke about the success of Dhurandhar and how it has allegedly sparked jealousy among some individua ...Read More >
The actor died on March 29. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Bengali entertainment industry announced an indefinite strike starting April 7, 2026 * Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee died on March 29 during shooting of Bhole Baba Paar Karega * Strike demands stricter safety measures for artists and technicians on indoor and outdoor shoots Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Kolkata (West Bengal): The Bengali entertainment industry has announ ...Read More >
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Ranbir Kapoor reveals how daughter Raha reacted to his Ramayana shoot, asking him adorable questions about Hanuman and the epic. Ranbir Kapoor recently shared a heartwarming anecdote about his daughter Raha Kapoor and her reaction to his ongoing work on Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The actor revealed that he often narrates stories from the epic to Raha, giving her a glimpse into the world he's currently immersed in. "Are You Shooting with Hanuman?" At the Ramayana event in LA, Ranbir Kapoor told ...Read More >
Apart from Aditya, his wife and actor Yami Gautam was named as Best Actor (Female) for her performance in courtroom drama Haq. However, she was not present at the ceremony to accept the honour. While Rahul didn't name anyone directly, social media users were quick to connect the dots, speculating that he was calling out Aditya and Ranveer for skipping the ceremony. There were social media users who came forward to defend the team of Dhurandhar. "Is Aamir Khan, Nana Patekar, Ajay Devgn not part ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The ninth edition of the India 2030 Leadership Conclave 2026 wrapped up in Mumbai, bringing together a cross-section of business leaders, entertainers and cultural voices, while recognising 56 standout achievers shaping India's future. Organised by NexBrands Inc, the conclave was held at ITC Maratha and focused on leadership, innovation and long-term impact as India looks ahead to the next decade. Among the headline winners were Gaur Gopal Das, named transformational thought leader of ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been garnering praise from the Bollywood celebrities ever since its release in theatres on March 19. However, the alleged silence of Deepika Padukone, wife of Ranveer Singh, on the film's success has been a point of discussion among the fans of the couple. Deepika Padukone has now broken her silence regarding the ongoing chatter on the internet and highlighted her support for husband Ranveer Singh and Dhurandhar after she s ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a debate over faith and belief vs fundamental rights emerging from the striking down of the customary ban on the entry of menstruating women into Lord Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala, Justice B V Nagarathna on Tuesday criticised the past social practice of treating women as 'untouchables' for three days every month.Part of the CJI Surya Kant-headed nine-judge constitution bench that commenced what promises to be an intense yet interesting elucidation of contesting constitutional and l ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: There is a real upside to loss, says celebrated author Kiran Desai, who knows only too well what a win can take out of a person and would like to focus on her mother, the renowned Anita Desai. Kiran Desai was only 35 when she won the Booker for her 2006 novel "The Inheritance of Loss", the youngest woman author to do so at the time. She came close to it again last November when "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny" was shortlisted for the coveted prize. "That second Booker didn't hap ...Read More >
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has extended its direction to the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to withhold television rating points (TRPs) for news channels by another four weeks, as the West Asia conflict continues. According to a fresh order dated March 31, 2026, the ministry asked BARC to continue suspending the publication of TRPs "for a further period of four (4) weeks or until further directions, whichever is earlier." This is the second such directive. Th ...Read More >
Jaipur : A Japanese tourist was allegedly sexually harassed by five men near Jaipur's Jaigrah fort on Monday morning, police said, adding that the suspects fled after the incident. "The incident took place at around 8 am on Monday when she was heading towards the Ganeshji temple in Jaigarh fort. Soon after the incident, she started screaming and the accused ran away," Gotam Dotsara, Amer police station house officer, said, The Japanese national reached Jaipur three days ago and on Monday morni ...Read More >
The Allahabad High Court has refused to dismiss a fraud case involving false promises of a PhD degree and a university job, underscoring the need for thorough investigation and ethical practices in academia. Key PointsAllahabad High Court refuses to quash FIR against woman accused of PhD and job fraud.Accused allegedly defrauded aspirant of over Rs 22 lakh with promises of a PhD and assistant professor position.Court highlights a 'chilling trend' where people believe jobs can be secured through ...Read More >
Comedian Samay Raina has officially announced his comeback with a new comedy special titled Still Alive, marking his return to the spotlight more than a year after the controversy surrounding his YouTube show India's Got Latent. The announcement comes after a turbulent phase in 2025, when Raina found himself at the centre of widespread backlash linked to remarks made by Ranveer Allahbadia during an episode of the show. The incident quickly escalated into a national controversy, prompting Raina ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ministry of information and broadcasting has extended its directive to suspend television rating points (TRPs) for news channels by another four weeks, citing concerns over sensationalizing West Asia conflict.In an order issued on March 31, the ministry said the step was necessary in public interest, as the conflict "still largely prevails at the moment". The direction continues the March 6 order that had first halted TRP reporting amid concerns that competitive pressures were dri ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8: The Bombay High Court has upheld a trial court's decision to frame murder charges against eight police personnel in the alleged custodial death of Agnello Valdaris in 2014, observing that the circumstances surrounding his death warranted a full trial. The court also remarked that there is a "serious controversy" over whether Agnello's death was homicidal or accidental. Court dismisses petitions by accused officers A bench of Justices Ajey Gadkari and Shyam Chadak, in an order ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming response to the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film 'Ramayana' on Tuesday. Taking to his X handle, producer Namit Malhotra called the response towards the glimpse "overwhelming, inspiring and humbling." "The response over the past few days has truly been overwhelming, inspiring, and humbling. Seeing how our Rama continues to touch so many hearts across the world ...Read More >
Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): National president of the Antarrashtriya Hindu Parishad (AHP), Pravin Togadia, visited the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar on Tuesday amid an ongoing satyagraha by the Hindu community. Questioning the offering of namaz at the site, Togadia said the place showed clear evidence of a Hindu temple and asserted that Hindus must be given uninterrupted rights to worship. Hundreds of devotees gathered in the morning, recited the Hanuman Chalisa collectively ...Read More >
Dacoit features several gripping chase sequences that demand precision driving and perfect timing. Instead of relying on body doubles, Sesh chose to perform these himself. Actor Adivi Sesh is leaving no stone unturned while preparing for the action-packed world of his upcoming film Dacoit. The actor recently spoke about the film's intense action sequences, particularly the high-speed car chases that required him to take control behind the wheel. The film features several gripping chase sequenc ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Producer Namit Malhotra has responded to the criticism over his upcoming production 'Ramayana'. On Tuesday, the producer took to his social media, and shared a note, assuring the audience that the team is working to fix the issues in the VFX. He wrote, "Dear all, the response over the past few days has truly been overwhelming, inspiring, and humbling. Seeing how our Rama continues to touch so many hearts across the world fills me with deep humility and joy. I ch ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Divya Deshmukh staged an epic come-from-behind win to upstage tournament leader Anna Muzychuk in the eighth round of the women's Candidates on Tuesday. Deshmukh, losing for much of the game, just wanted to fight; something she has already showed an appetite for in Cyprus over the previous seven rounds. The 20-year-old, who won the women's World Cup last year to qualify for this meet, was, at one point of time, holding her face in her hands as the position she had was precarious. Her op ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The teaser of the Lakshya and Ananya Panday starrer 'Chand Mera Dil' is finally out, offering a glimpse at an intense love story with a darker turn. Backed by Dharma Productions, the film is directed by Vivek Soni. The teaser of the film opens with the love-filled moments between Lakshya and Ananya. They were seen spending quality time with each other. Also Read | 'Bhooth Bangla' Actress Tabu Reveals Akshay Kumar Picked Her Up on His Bike for Their ...Read More >
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