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Mumbai: All eyes are now on the much-anticipated premiere of Bigg Boss 19. The Salman Khan-hosted reality show is expected to kick off in the last week of August. According to sources close to the development, the promo shoot with Salman is set to take place very soon. This season is likely to run for five months, and there's been a lot of buzz around the contestant lineup. While several celebrities from the entertainment industry have been approached, some have declined, some are still in talks, and a few are in advanced stages of finalising their participation. The latest buzz is that popular television actress Meera Deosthale, known for her role as Chakor in Udaan, has accepted the offer to join Bigg Boss 19. As per sources and social media chatter, Meera is currently in meetings with the makers. Interestingly, she was also in talks for the show last year, but things didn't materialise due to budget issues. Deosthale, a recipient of the Gold Award, has also been seen in shows like Gud Se Meetha Ishq and Kuch Reet Jagat Ki Aisi Hai. Meanwhile, the first confirmed female contestant is Hyderabad-based YouTuber Priya Reddy, popularly known as Kirak Khala. Which celebrity would you like to see in the Bigg Boss 19 house? Tell us in the comments below!
Suja Varunee thanks fans for supporting her husband, Shivakumarr, after his eviction from Bigg Boss Tamil 8. She expresses pride in his journey and confidence in his future success. Suja also shares her belief that Shivakumarr will achieve greater things by 2025, while appreciating the love and recognition he has received.Former Bigg Boss Tamil 8 contestant Suja Varunee, wife of recently evicted wild card entrant Shivakumarr, has penned a heartfelt note of gratitude to fans and supporters following her husband's eviction from the show. Sharing her emotions on social media, Suja expressed her u ...Read More >
New Delhi: Actress and reality TV star Sana Makbul, winner of Bigg Boss OTT 3, has been hospitalised due to a serious health issue, according to a statement by her close friend Aashna Kanchwala on social media. While the exact nature of her condition has not been disclosed, Kanchwala described it as a "grave condition" in an Instagram Story. Sharing her support, Aashna wrote: "My strongest Diva, I'm so proud of you for showing so much strength and resilience as you battle such a grave condition. Inshallah, you will fight this and come out even stronger... Allah is with you. And I am always s ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shefali Jariwala, who passed away on Friday night in Mumbai, climbed the ladder to success with the remix of her song, 'Kaanta Laga'. The actress has an interesting connection with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Back in the early 2000s, the dot com bubble had burst, a decade had passed since the New Economic Policy of India was enacted. Like other sectors, India's entertainment industry too was looking west. But to make the content marketable, it was imperative to have the basic thread from India. That's how the remix of 'Kaanta Laga' came to life. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): The sudden passing of actress-model Shefali Jariwala at the age of 42 has left the entertainment industry in shock. Best known for her iconic role in the 2002 music video 'Kaanta Laga', Jariwala was last seen by her residential complex's security guard just hours before her reported death, making the news all the more difficult to believe for those who interacted with her. Shatrughan Mahato, a security guard at her Andheri apartment in Mumbai, recalled his final interaction with the actress, saying she appeared to be in a good mood that morning. ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Ankita Lokhande shared some "raw" pictures of herself as she celebrated unfiltered beauty that comes from being present. Ankita took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures of herself standing on the balcony. The sunlight softly touches her skin adding an extra golden glow and the wind adds the drama to the actress' perfect curly hair. The actress, who looks stunning dressed in a black and white dress, wrote her thoughts in the caption section. She wrote: "There's a kind of beauty that isn't filtered, posed, or planned... It's in the way ...Read More >
Kolkata, August 3: The money trail of the deposits accumulated in the two bank accounts of Santa Paul, the arrested Bangladeshi model from Kolkata, is currently under the scanner of the Kolkata Police. Sources said the investigating officials are also thoroughly examining the inward and outward remittances from these bank accounts to find out whether fictitious transactions were made through them. At the same time, city police insiders said, the investigating officials are also probing the source of funds for purchasing the four luxury cars that are registered in the names of the arrested Ban ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tore into the Congress on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, calling the 1947 Partition a dark chapter born out of appeasement politics that shattered Sanatan Bharat unity and inflicted deep wounds on the nation, a press release said. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with reviving this forgotten history by declaring the day in 2021. Today, the entire country mourns, remembering the horrors of August 14, 1947, he said. The Chief Minister made the statement while inaugurating an exhibition marking Partitio ...Read More >
The #ShameOnMTVHUSTLE trend surfaced on Monday with several users coming together to support comedian Rohan Cariappa. It all started when Rohan took to his Instagram Stories to claim that his YouTube channel was getting shut. "50 plus strikes," he wrote in one story along with a screen recording of the strikes on his videos about the show. In another story, he wrote, "The channel shuts down on the 7th ... Killswitch aur Danish ke baad mera bhi elimination ho raha hai (I have been eliminated after Killswitch and Danish)." Danish and Killswitch were contestants of the show. It is being said th ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Late Shefali Jariwala's husband Parag Tyagi said please pray for my pari as he addressed the media following the cremation. A visibly shattered Parag said, "Please mazak drama mat banaiyega. Main ab sab se request karta hu please meri pari ke liye sab pray kariyega' (Please do not make a drama. I request you all to kindly pray for my fairy)" Shefali's final rites were performed at Mumbai's Oshiwara Crematorium by her father, brother, and husband according to Hindu tradition. Shefali's "Bigg Boss 13" co-contestant Sidharth Shukla was also laid to rest at Mumb ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Get ready, Bigg Boss fans! The much-awaited Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is all set to hit your screens soon, and this time, there's a special twist that has already created a huge buzz. Yes, it's no longer just for celebrities -- common people can now become contestants too! The makers recently dropped a powerful promo featuring none other than Akkineni Nagarjuna, confirming his return as the host. With the punchline "Ee sari chadharangam kaadu, ranarangame" (This time it's not a chessboard, it's a battlefield), the hype has gone sky-high. The promo promises intense drama, fierce bat ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a heartbreaking moment for TV fans, Shefali Jariwala, famous for the hit song Kaanta Laga and a popular contestant from Bigg Boss 13, passed away on June 27 due to a suspected cardiac arrest. She was only 42 years old. Her sudden death has sparked fresh talk of a so-called "Bigg Boss curse" -- a growing list of young contestants who've died unexpectedly. Here's a list of 8 former contestants who tragically passed away under the age of 45: Died of suspected cardiac arrest in 2025. Known for her performance in Kaanta Laga and appearance in Bigg Boss 13. Bigg Boss 13 winner. Passed ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Popular Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead at her Karachi apartment on Tuesday July 8, 2025 reportedly. Several online portals reported that the 32-year-old star died around two weeks ago, and her decomposed body was recovered from the flat. Her body was recovered after the landlord, unable to reach her, went with the court order to initiate eviction proceedings. The court directed the Gizri police to visit the apartment located in the Ittehad Commercial area. Officers arrived around 3:15 pm and, receiving no response, broke into the locked flat. A foul smell was a ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: Large-sized deals (>=100,000 sq. ft.), continue to drive India's commercial office market, consistently accounting for bulk of the Grade A office space uptake in the last 5 years. In H1 2025 too, 51% of the total leasing across the top 7 cities was through large-sized deals at 17.2 million sq feet, reflecting occupiers' sustained appetite for high-quality office spaces to support growth strategies. Also Read | 'Bigg Boss 19': Transgender Athlete Anaya Bangar Approached for Salman Khan's Upcoming Reality Show? Here's What We Know. Technology sector co ...Read More >
Mumbai: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray will hold a joint protest march of their parties in the city on July 5 against what they allege is imposition of Hindi in the state's schools from Class 1 through the new three-language policy. This will be the first time they will come together on a political platform after Raj Thackeray's decision to quit Shiv Sena to form MNS nearly two decades ago.There has been speculation of a reunion of the estranged cousins for the coming civic polls, and the protest march is being seen as the first step in that direction, reports Chaitanya Marpakwar.Uddhav and Raj had ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Friday accorded approvals to a slew of industries. Among those are Krishnapatnam Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), which is set to establish a 350 MW Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thamminapatnam and Mommidi villages of SPSR Nellore district with a Rs 1,225 crore investment, creating 575 jobs. Furthermore, the government also waived off a Rs 54 crore extension of time fee, contingent on project completion within two years as per the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024. The government also allocated 22.80 acres at MPSEZ in N ...Read More >
New Delhi: Recently, Bigg Boss 16 contestant, Abdu Rozik made headlines after various reports of the social media influencer being arrested surfaced online. Following allegations of theft, Abdu's management team, S-Line Project, has clarified the situation. In a statement quoted by India Today, the team denied the arrest claims, saying, "First of all, he is not arrested, he was only detained by the police. Abdu Rozik gave his explanations and was released. Today he will participate in the award ceremony, which will be held in Dubai." They further criticised the misinformation circulating in ...Read More >
Mumbai: Shefali Jariwala, India's pop sensation who rose to fame with her electrifying performance in the music video Kaanta Laga, died at the age of 42. According to media reports, her husband and actor Parag Tyagi, rushed her to the hospital on the intervening night of June 27 and 28. However, by the time they arrived, the actress had already passed away, and doctors were unable to revive her. Doctors confirmed that Shefali Jariwala suffered a sudden cardiac arrest, though they have not released any specific details at this time. Her untimely demise has come as a big shock to the entertain ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The demise of actress Shefali Jariwala has deeply shocked the entertainment industry. The actress is reported to have passed away on Friday due to cardiac arrest. However, this is not the first case of an actor passing away due to a heart related ailment at a relatively young age. Actor Sidharth Shukla, who was a fellow contestant of the actress in the 13th season of the reality show 'Bigg Boss', passed away in 2021 at the age of 40 following a heart attack. The actor, who won the 13th edition of 'Bigg Boss' was also reported to be the ex-boyfriend of Shefali. ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
The image was shared on X. Mumbai: The cause behind actor Shefali Jariwala's death is yet to be ascertained, and her body has been taken for postmortem, the Mumbai Police said on Saturday. "Her body was found at her residence in Andheri. The police received the information at 1 am (Saturday). Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem. The cause of her death is not yet clear," police stated. A mobile forensic unit and a team of Mumbai Police reached the actor's apartment in the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Actress Elli AvrRam and YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani surprised everyone with a romantic Instagram post that has now gone viral. In the photo, Elli is smiling in Ashish's arms while holding a beautiful bouquet of red and yellow flowers. Behind them is a lovely stone bridge, making the picture even more special. Ashish wrote just one word in the caption: "Finally." That one word made fans go wild with excitement. Celebrities also reacted -- Munawar Farooqui joked about movie premieres, and Pulkit Samrat congratulated them. So, are they officially together? They haven't said anything y ...Read More >
BENGALURU: BBMP marshals deployed at lake security and supervision wing, ward monitoring and Indira Canteens are working without salaries since March. The situation has arisen after Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited was carved out of BBMP for garbage management. Their salaries are usually given through the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society and each marshal is paid Rs 17,500 monthly. "Supervisors say the delay is due to a set of procedures. Earlier, the amount was given to the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society towards payments from BBMP. Now the files have to be cleared from BWSML to ward mars ...Read More >
Mumbai: In an epic finale that had viewers on the edge of their seats, The Traitors concluded with Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther emerging as the ultimate winners. Hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, the show's final moments were packed with suspense, strategy, and a stunning twist as the duo solved the biggest question of the season -- "Who can you really trust?" Karan Johar, the host of The Traitors, praised Uorfi and Nikita's victory, crediting their sharp instincts and fearless gameplay. "Uorfi and Nikita may come from different worlds, but together, they cracked the game's biggest question ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has commenced his work on the new season of quiz-based reality show "Kaun Banega Crorepati". The star took to his blog, where he shared a string of pictures from the rehearsals and wrote: "Shuru kardiya kaam." He shared that the prep has begun and is happy to be with people and their desires to improve life. "And the prep begins the beguine .. to be back to the people .. to be with them in their desires to improve life and livings .. the opportunity that changes lives .. in an hour..my love and regard (sic)." "Kaun Banega Crorepati" ...Read More >
Mangaluru: The "Dharmasthala mass burial allegations" began almost a month ago, specifically on June 22, 2025. The issue started when a letter, circulated on social media in the names of advocates Ojaswi Gowda and Sachin Deshpande, stated that an individual claimed to have buried hundreds of bodies to cover up numerous murders, rapes, and killings of women that occurred in Dharmasthala. The letter also mentioned that the witness had decided to exhume the buried bodies in the presence of the police. In this context, here is a brief overview of the developments from June 22 to July 19, 2025: ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Nearly a decade after her explosive exit from Bigg Boss 10, controversial contestant Priyanka Jagga is making headlines once again. The reality TV star, known for her fiery clashes and particularly her spat with host Salman Khan, has now claimed that she will be returning to the show in its upcoming 19th season. Taking to Facebook on Tuesday, Priyanka shared several throwback pictures from her time on Bigg Boss 10. Alongside the pictures, she included a note about her eventful time on the show and admitted she had been offered a return to the Bigg Boss house for the new season. Sh ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 12 (ANI): As it's Sidharth Shukla's birth anniversary on Thursday, fans have taken social media to pay heartfelt tributes to the late actor. Shehnaaz Gill, who shared a close bond with Sidharth Shukla, also remembered the 'Bigg Boss 13' winner. She took to her Instagram story and wrote, "12:12" on a black background. Though she didn't explain more about it, her post clearly showed how much she misses the presence of Sidharth in her life. #SidharthShuklaLivesOn," a fan wrote on X. Be it X or Instagram, Sidharth's fans have flooded all social media plat ...Read More >
Patna: Non-vegetarian dishes have made Bihar's politics spicier on several occasions, and so union minister and senior JD (U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh aka Lalan Singh' recent mutton party for party workers and supporters under his Munger constituency was no exception. Lalan Singh listened to problems of common people at Suryagarha in Lakhisarai district of Bihar (part of Munger constituency) to sort them out with local authorities and also threw a mutton party for them, creating a controversy as the feast was organised in the month of saawan. Although Lalan Singh made separate arrangements ...Read More >