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On November 13, 2025, the Emmy-winning television series Delhi Crime will release its third season on Netflix. The character of DCP Vartika is once again played by Shefali Shah, with Huma Qureshi. The Emmy-winning Netflix series Delhi Crime will return for Season 3 on November 13, 2025. Shefali Shah returns as DCP Vartika, accompanied by Huma Qureshi. The new thriller delves into human trafficking, promising another compelling, real-life drama that confronts morals and justice. Add Asianet News
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a crackdown on the illegal firearms trade, the city's crime branch arrested an arms trafficker linked to the Neeraj Bawana gang, along with three of his alleged receivers, and seized a large cache of weapons and ammunition. DCP(Crime Branch) Harsh Indora said the seizure -- 15 semi-automatic pistols, 150 live rounds, and eight additional magazines -- underscores the scale at which organised crime networks continue to arm themselves through covert supply lines stretching into Uttar Pradesh. The key accused has been identified as Mohammad Shajid(42), who was caught on August 11 i ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound has taken the world by storm. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, the film is India's official entry to the 98th Academy Awards. After winning over audiences at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and receiving a standing ovation in Toronto during the International Film Festival (TIFF), it has finally released in theatres across India on 26 September 2025. Now the pressing question is: when will Homebound stream online, and on which platform? When to watch Homebound online? As per reports in the media, Homebound will stream on OTT giant ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], October 16 (ANI): Shefali Shah is all set to come up with the third season of 'Delhi Crime'. Tanuj Chopra has directed Delhi Crime S3, which also features Rasika Dugal (as Neeti Singh), Rajesh Tailang (as Bhupendra Singh), Jaya Bhattacharya (as Vimla Baradwaj) and Anuraag Arora (as Jairaj Singh) . The cast is joined by Huma Qureshi, Sayani Gupta, Mita Vasisht, Kelly Dorji and Anshumaan Pushkar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) On reprising her role as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, Shefali in a press note said, "Returning as Ma ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sayani Gupta opened up about her experience working on the much-awaited Delhi Crime Season 3, calling it one of the most creatively challenging journeys of her career. The actress, who joins Shefali Shah in the acclaimed Netflix series, shared how the role pushed her beyond her comfort zone and allowed her to explore a complex, layered character unlike any she has portrayed before. Speaking at the trailer launch event, Sayani shared, "Honestly, I have to say this, I have not met a single human being who has not said, I do not love Delhi Crime. Not one. A ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Feb 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major crackdown on fraudulent immigration consultants exploiting innocent individuals, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Punjab Police on Monday said it has taken action to dismantle the multinational human trafficking nexus operating in the region. This action pertains to the Indians who had been deported from the US and had landed in Amritsar. Punjab Police has recorded statements against travel agents who defrauded them with false promises of illegal entry into the US. Acting on complaints from victims, Punjab Police have regi ...Read More >
Thirty-five Indians were deported from the US, arriving in Delhi late Saturday. Most were from Haryana's Kaithal, Karnal, and Kurukshetra districts. Deportees spoke of immense financial loss and the perilous 'donkey route'. They had spent lakhs of rupees pursuing a better future. The US has intensified its crackdown on illegal immigrants.The latest batch of Indians deported by the US included 35 people from Haryana's Kaithal, Karnal and Kurukshetra districts, officials said on Sunday. A plane ca ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) As his film "Dil Dhadakne Do" turned 10, Bollywood's livewire star Ranveer Singh has shown immense reverence for Zoya Akhtar and used a reference from the film to showcase his bond with the director. Ranveer took to Instagram stories, where he shared a hilarious scene involving a "butter knife" featuring him, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Zarina Wahab, Rahul Bose and Anil Kapoor. For the caption he wrote: "ZOIE SUPREMACY I love you like Pluto loves Kabir. #10yearsofddd." "Dil Dhadakne Do", a family comedy drama film, which is directed by Zoya Akhtar, has a star-stud ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): Actor Bhumi Pednekar has completed another year around the sun. On July 18, she turned 36, and to make her birthday special, her sister Samiksha penned a heartwarming note for her. Also Read | 'Saiyaara' Public Review: Audience Calls Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Starrer Film Entertaining After Slow First Half. Taking to Instagram, Samiksha, who bears a striking resemblance to Bhumi, wrote, "Happy Birthday @bhumipednekar You are my biggest blessing and I couldn't thank god enough for you. You are kind, full of love and have a spirit of gold. I've ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 14 (ANI): Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal, best known for her roles in Bimal Roy's Biraj Bahu (1954) and Arzoo (1950) with Dilip Kumar, passed away at the age of 98 in Mumbai. A neighbour close to the Kaushal family confirmed the passing of the iconic actress. Also Read | 'Delhi Crime S3' X Review: Shefali Shah and Huma Qureshi Shine With Their Strong Performances and Socially Important Story, Netizens Call the Neflix Series 'Dark, Raw and Relevant'. After learning about the passing of Kamini Kaushal, her 'Laal Singh Chaddha' co-star Kareena Kapoor Khan ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 7: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Saturday, congratulated the University of Kashmir for getting an A++ grade in the NAAC inspection. The Lt Governor extended his heartiest congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, faculty, staff, and students of the University of Kashmir for attaining the prestigious A++ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and securing an outstanding Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.68 on a seven-point scale. Calling it a proud moment for J&K UT, the Lt Governor said, "The A++ Grade places the Un ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) From playing ancillary roles in movies like "Dear Zindagi", and "The Sky Is Pink", to winning hearts as Rishi Singh Shekhawat in Netflix's "Mismatched", actor Rohit Saraf has come a long way. At a time when several new actors tend to draw a clear line between OTT and theatre, Saraf chooses to look at things differently. For him, each medium holds a special place in helping him grow as an actor. Sharing his views on the topic, Saraf said: "I've been very lucky. OTT gave me connection and recognition, and films are now giving me new challenges and a wider canva ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Thane, Apr 5 (PTI) A family from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly swindled of more than Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of "black magic" and promised them divine remedies through elaborate rituals and pilgrimages, police said on Sunday. The Kasarvadavali police district on April 2 registered a first information report (FIR) against Manjunath Shetty, a resident of Andheri in neighbouring Mumbai, based on the family's allegations that they were manipulated into paying the accused over a period of two years to "neutralise black magic" performed by a relative, an officia ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], October 16 (ANI): Shefali Shah is all set to come up with the third season of 'Delhi Crime'. Tanuj Chopra has directed Delhi Crime S3, which also features Rasika Dugal (as Neeti Singh), Rajesh Tailang (as Bhupendra Singh), Jaya Bhattacharya (as Vimla Baradwaj) and Anuraag Arora (as Jairaj Singh) . Also Read | 'Just That She Says Things She Shouldn't': Govinda Opens Up About Forgiving Wife Sunita Ahuja on 'Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle', Actor Also Dismisses Divorce Rumours. The cast is joined by Huma Qureshi, Sayani Gupta, Mita Vasisht, Kelly Dorji and Anshuma ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Zack Snyder has heaped praise on Indian actress Huma Qureshi, calling her "one of the most amazing actors" he has had the pleasure of working with on "Army Of The Dead." Snyder took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of Huma, who played Geeta Ranjan in the 2021 post-apocalyptic zombie heist film directed by him. He wrote: "@iamhumaq -- one of the most amazing actors I've had the pleasure of working with on Army of the Dead. Talent, presence, and pure brilliance on screen." Huma, who made her Hollywood debut with "Army Of T ...Read More >
Ranveer Singh evolves from Band Baaja Baaraat to Dhurandhar 2, blending Bajirao intensity, Khilji madness, Gully Boy heart and Simmba swagger into cult superstardom. Let's just say it... Ranveer Singh is having that moment again. With Dhurandhar smashing records and Dhurandhar 2 going even bigger at the box office, Ranveer isn't just acting anymore but owning the big screen. The intensity, the swagger, the larger-than-life presence... it's the kind of performance that turns fans into loyalists. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Zack Snyder praised Indian actress Huma Qureshi, describing her as "one of the most amazing actors" he has had the pleasure of working with in his film Army of the Dead. The director took to Instagram and shared a photograph of Huma, who portrayed Geeta Ranjan in the 2021 post-apocalyptic zombie heist film. In his post, Snyder lauded her performance and screen presence, writing that she brought "talent, presence, and pure brilliance" to the project. Responding warmly to the appreciation, Huma commented on the post, calling Snyder "the best" and referring ...Read More >
Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal is now the latest addition of the highly anticipated pan-India film The Paradise starring Natural Star Nani in the lead role. The actor was at the script reading session of the film and will begin shooting for the film soon. This news was confirmed by the actor himself through a social media post, where he shared his excitement regarding joining the new project. In the caption he wrote, "#TheParadise begins...Had a blast at the script reading session with my dearest ...Read More >
The film features Kaul as DSP Ridwaan Sayyed, a police officer investigating the disappearance of children in the snow-clad town of Baramulla. Netflix on Friday announced "Baramulla", a supernatural drama-mystery set in the Kashmir valley and starring Manav Kaul, will premiere on the streaming platform on November 7. Directed and written by Aditya Suhas Jambhale of "Article 370" fame, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios in collaboration with Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar of B62 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The global phenomenon Squid Game returned for its third and final season on June 27. Fans had been eagerly waiting for the conclusion of the survival thriller. The new season wasted no time in delivering shocks, betrayals, and high-stakes drama as it picks up where Season 2 left off. Kang Dae Ho betrays the group, leaving Seong Gi Hun, the main character, in a dangerous situation. Soon after, Gi Hun is captured and a new deadly game begins. Contestants are pushed to the edge as ruthless decisions must be made. Escape seems impossible and fear is everywhere. One of the biggest revea ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health department has urged district administrations to issue a public advisory on JE prevention measures and to i ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the ongoing verbal spat between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over the Hindi language debate in Maharashtra, Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) president Ramdas Athawale on Saturday has called for restraint, urging all parties to maintain peace and avoid statements that could disrupt Mumbai's communal harmony. Responding to the exchange of inflammatory remarks, Athawale said, "Such statements against each other can spoil the atmosphere of Mumbai. We should maintain peace. It's not righ ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Suresh Gopi stirred controversy on Tuesday by claiming that those elected by "corpses" are now serving the state. Speaking at a neighbourhood meet called "Kalungu" in Idukki district, he alleged that cadavers from 25 years ago had cast votes in Kerala elections. Media reports have previously highlighted incidents of deceased voters being listed as active in Kerala's voter list, he said, while indirectly referring to the accusations of "scientific rigging " against the Left parties. The minister was responding to allegations of voter fraud in Thrissur consti ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Filmmaker Zack Snyder recalled working with Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi and said she brings "pure brilliance on screen". Snyder directed the 2021 film, in which the actor essayed the role of Geeta. It released on Netflix. Also starring Ella Purnell and Dave Bautista, the film revolved around a group of mercenaries who take the ultimate gamble and venture into the quarantine zone in hopes of pulling off an impossible heist, following a zombie outbreak. Snyder shared a poster of the film, featuring Qureshi on his Instagram handle on Tuesday. "@iamhumaq, one of the mos ...Read More >
The craze of Netflix's superhit series 'Squid Game' was seen all over the world. Now the second season of this series is also ready for release soon. The trailer of the second season of the series has been released on Wednesday. The thrill is going to increase in the second season of Netflix's superhit series. In this season, player 'number 456' is making a banging entry. The thrill is seen increasing in the trailer of the series itself. However, right now the makers have tried to hide its story in the trailer. The second season will be released in December The second season of the Squid Gam ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): Actor Ranveer Singh celebrated the 10th anniversary of his film 'Dil Dhadakne Do'. On Thursday, Ranveer dropped a scene from the movie on his Instagram Story and wrote, "Zoie Supremacy @zoeiakthar. I love you like Pluto loves Kabir. #10yearsofddd." Also Read | 'DNA' Release Date: Atharva Murali, Nimisha Sajayan-Starrer Film To Hit Screens on June 20. Director Zoya Akhtar also got nostalgic and posted some pictures of the film on Instagram. "Dil Dhadakne Do Big love to the best crew and the most amazing cast, also a big thank you to that life chan ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Responding to queries on the issue, the ministry of external affairs said that "whether a person is liv ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): Actor Bhumi Pednekar has completed another year around the sun. On July 18, she turned 36, and to make her birthday special, her sister Samiksha penned a heartwarming note for her. Taking to Instagram, Samiksha, who bears a striking resemblance to Bhumi, wrote, Happy Birthday @bhumipednekar You are my biggest blessing and I couldnt thank god enough for you. You are kind, full of love and have a spirit of gold. Ive grown up watching you and what an inspiration you are. Thank you for being you and I cant wait to start our new chapter together. Love ...Read More >