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Actor Shilpa Shirodkar recently shared her frustrations over a tragic experience. She revealed that her car was hit by a bus in Mumbai and slammed the bus company for not taking responsibility for the accident. Shilpa took to her Instagram Story and shared her frustration while posting the photos of the bus. She also thanked the Mumbai Police for their help in filing a complaint. While sharing the photos, she wrote in the caption, "A Cityflo bus ran into my car today. And the people representin
New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Actress Kangana Ranaut has officially announced her return to movie sets for the filming of her new movie, which reunites her with her 'Tanu Weds Manu' co-star R Madhavan. The two actors, who previously delighted audiences with their performances in the successful romantic comedy series, will now collaborate again in a psychological thriller. Also Read | 'Those First Loves Always Stay With You': 'Loveyapa' Pair Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor on True Love, Sibling Rivalry and Inspiration From Actor Parents (LatestLY Exclusive). The announcement came shortl ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (MExN): Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Coal India Ltd (CIL) has partnered for improving the quality of education given to the tribal students in the state of Chhattisgarh. CIL will support 68 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Chhattisgarh under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which will be benefiting more than 28000 tribal students, stated a PIB update. Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India establishes EMRS to impart quality education to ST children thereby enabling them to avail of opportunities in higher and professional educational c ...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 >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide After Failing to Arrange Funds for Son's Engineering College Admission. ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Popular reality show 'Bigg Boss 19' saw its first eviction, and it turned out to be a shocking double elimination. This week's 'Weekend Ka Vaar' was hosted by Farah Khan, along with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. The episode saw two contestants, Nagma Mirajkar and Natalia Janoszek, leaving the house after receiving the lowest votes from the audience. In Sunday's WKV episode, Farah Khan first announced Natalia's name for eviction. Just as the housemates gathered to bid her goodbye, Farah surprised everyone with another twist, revealing that Nagm ...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 >
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state govt was consistently working to provide better resources to the doctors and quality healthcare services to the citizens.He mentioned that medical colleges were being established in every district.While there were only six medical colleges in 2014, the number has now increased to 15, and nine new colleges are under construction. As a result, MBBS seats in the state increased from 700 in 2014 to 2,185, at present. The state govt aims to increase the MBBS seats to over 3,400 by 2029, said Saini.The CM was addressing a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, one of Bollywood's most adored couples, are all set to embrace parenthood. The couple, who tied the knot in 2023, announced they are expecting their first child earlier this year with a heart-warming Instagram post that featured a pair of baby mittens and the caption: "The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon." Now, the couple is making headlines again -- this time for their recent appearance outside a clinic in Bandra, Mumbai. A video shared by Instant Bollywood has gone viral across social media platforms, showing the pair stepping out for a ...Read More >
The video featured a clip of brawl with the satirical 'hum honge kamiyab' song playing in the background. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Kunal Kamra mocked the Maharashtra Assembly clash with a satirical "hum honge kamiyab" video * The brawl involved BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar and NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad and their supporters * Kamra faced legal cases for a prior parody of Eknath Shinde but was granted protection from arrest Did our AI summary help? Let us know. ...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 >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that the personal liberty of two consenting adults to marry and live together peacefully is protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. In a recent ruling, the court emphasised that family opposition cannot override this autonomy. Justice Sanjeev Narula stated that the Supreme Court has consistently upheld this principle, directing law enforcement to protect couples from threats or coercion. In this case, the court ordered police protection for a young couple who feared harassment from the woman's family. The couple had solemnised the ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Choreographer, filmmaker and star Youtuber Farah Khan, who hosted the Weekend Ka Vaar segment of "Bigg Boss 19" during superstar Salman Khan's absence, has asked actor Akshay Kumar if he's game to make part two of their 2010 heist comedy film "Tees Maar Khan". Farah took to Instagram stories, where she shared a picture of herself along with Akshay from the sets of "Bigg Boss 19". The actor was seen in the controversial reality show promoting his upcoming film "Jolly LLB 3." The filmmaker-choreographer and Youtuber found hosting with Akshay "such fun." "Tees m ...Read More >
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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 >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Late actress Shefali Jariwala's husband Parag Tyagi performed her Ashthi Visarjan at Mumbai's Juhu Beach on Sunday. An unconsolable Parag was accompanied by close family, friends, and well-wishers during the ceremony. On Saturday, Parag, along with Shefali's father and brother also performed her final rites as per Hindu tradition at Mumbai's Oshiwara Crematorium. Addressing the media post the cremation, Parag said, "Please mazak drama mat banaiyega. Main ab sab se request karta hu please meri pari ke liye sab pray kariyega' (Please avoid any drama and don't ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Popular reality show Bigg Boss 19 saw its first eviction, and it turned out to be a shocking double elimination. This week Weekend Ka Vaar was hosted by Farah Khan, along with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. The episode saw two contestants, Nagma Mirajkar and Natalia Janoszek, leaving the house after receiving the lowest votes from the audience. In Sunday WKV episode, Farah Khan first announced Natalia name for eviction. Just as the housemates gathered to bid her goodbye, Farah surprised everyone with another twist, revealing that Nagma would al ...Read More >
MS Dhoni stole the show with his charming presence and enthusiastically matched the steps with his fellow dancers. It has hardly been a week since MS Dhoni broke the internet with his pout selfie. The former Indian captain has once again gone viral for a video that captured him dancing to a folk song along with his wife Sakshi and some friends. The clip is claimed to be from a wedding ceremony in Rishikesh. Joined by some local folk artists, Dhoni was seen grooving to the beats of the popular "pahadi" song- Gulabi Shahara. The former World Cup winning-skipper stole the show with his charming ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) Actor Parag Tyagi has penned a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Shefali Zariwala, remembering her not just as the iconic "Kaanta Laga" girl, but as a woman of deep strength, grace, and boundless love. Jariwala, who shot to fame with her breakout appearance in the remix track "Kaanta Laga", passed away on June 27 at the age of 42. In a post on Instagram on Thursday evening, Tyagi shared a photo of Zariwala and called her "fire wrapped in grace". "Shefali, Meri Pari -- the ever-eternal Kaanta Laga -- was so much more than what met the eye. She was fire wrapped in grace -- sh ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) After her surprising eviction from the "Bigg Boss 19" house, former contestant Nagma Mirajkar has penned an emotional note stating that she never thought she would be out so soon and called being part of the show as one of the biggest opportunities of her life. Nagma took to Instagram, where she shared a snippet from the "Weekend Ka Vaar" episode. In the caption, she wrote: "Ke dil abhi bhara nahi. I never thought I would be out so soon. Apologies to my fans if I disappointed them.. I wasn't at my best health-wise, but even in that, I discovered so much about ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bigg Boss 13 gang is reeling under yet another devastating loss. After Sidharth Shukla's shocking demise in 2021, the sudden death of actress and model Shefali Jariwala has left everyone shattered. Known for her stint in BB 13 and her iconic appearance in the song Kaanta Laga, Shefali died of a cardiac arrest late Friday night in Mumbai. She was just 42. As tributes pour in from all corners of the entertainment industry, actress Himanshi Khurana, who shared a close bond with Shefali during Bigg Boss 13, dropped a heartbreaking story. Taking to Instagram, Himanshi shared an emotio ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, have seized 14.738 kgs of suspected NDPS hydroponic weed (marijuana) valued at approximately Rs 14.73 crore during operations on Sunday. The seizures were made across Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), resulting in the arrest of one passenger, as stated in the press release. The passenger was arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Based on specific intel, ...Read More >
Manoj Bajpayee is depicted in the poster wearing a police uniform, encircled by his team, and wearing a satisfied expression that amply captures the success of apprehending a criminal. Manoj Bajpayee's much-awaited Netflix film Inspector Zende has been creating quite a buzz, and on Friday, the streaming giant unveiled the official poster of the film. Manoj Bajpayee is depicted in the poster wearing a police uniform, surrounded by his team, and wearing a satisfied expression that amply captures ...Read More >
Actress Parineeti Chopra, who is currently shooting for her next project in Goa, recently shared a glimpse of her "night shift" on social media. On Sunday, the 'Kesari' star took to her Instagram stories and offered fans a peek into her filming sessions in the coastal state. She posted a photo from the sets and wrote in the caption, "Chalo night shift karne." A photo of the script, featuring her name, is also visible. A few days ago, the 'Ishaqzaade' shared a "scientific" take on the universal struggle of sleep deprivation. She posted a candid photo of herself, humorously mentioning that alt ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Sunny Kaushal has ventured into the world of music with the release of his debut urban Punjabi rap track, "Mid Air Freeverse." The actor-turned-rapper shared that the song is especially close to his heart, as he has poured his emotions and creativity into every line. Speaking about his rap song, Sunny stated, "It's a super fun track, and I've poured my heart into it. I genuinely had a great time creating it, and I really hope fans and listeners enjoy it just as much while listening." Navjosh Singh, Head of A&R at Mass Appeal, added, "When the opportunity ...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 >
ISLAMABAD: Indian Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R Singh Friday claimed China used the four-day Pakistan-India conflict in May like a "live lab" to test various weapon systems and was providing all possible support to Islamabad in line with its ancient military strategy of killing the adversary with a "borrowed knife". The senior Indian military officer claimed while Pakistan was the "front face", with China extending all possible support to its all-weather ally, Turkiye was also playing a major role by supplying military hardware to Islamabad, adding that India was actually dealing w ...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 >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Popular reality show 'Bigg Boss 19' saw its first eviction, and it turned out to be a shocking double elimination. This week's 'Weekend Ka Vaar' was hosted by Farah Khan, along with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. The episode saw two contestants, Nagma Mirajkar and Natalia Janoszek, leaving the house after receiving the lowest votes from the audience. Also Read | Emmy Awards 2025: Netflix Hit 'Adolescence' Wins 6 Major Awards at 77th Primetime Ceremony. In Sunday's WKV episode, Farah Khan first announced Natalia's name for eviction. Just as the ...Read More >