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Ranchi, Feb 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Voting for the elections to the posts of mayor-chairperson and ward councillors in 48 municipal bodies across Jharkhand concluded at 5 p.m. on Monday amid sporadic reports of violence, clashes and allegations of bogus voting. The State Election Commission has not yet released the final voter turnout figures, but the preliminary estimates suggest participation ranged between 45 and 60 per cent across the state. Polling began at 7 a.m. for nine municipal corporati ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Around 70 per cent of jobs in India are hosted in non‑metro India, with Tier‑3 cities alone accounting for 40 per cent of employment and Tier‑2 hubs a further 29 per cent compared with 31 per cent in Tier‑1 cities, a report said on Monday. The staffing firm Quess Corp said in the report that The BFSI & Manufacturing sectors contribute to over 45 per cent of workforce from Tier 3 towns, while retail contributes 33 per cent. These opportunities are concentrated ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) After Afghanistan endured an early exit from the T20 world Cup 2026, skipper Rashid Khan extended his gratitude for all the support he and his team received, saying "he is still hungry to give his best whenever he steps onto the field." After their 5-wicket loss to New Zealand in their campaign opener in Group D, followed by an agonising super over loss to South Africa, the 2024 semifinalists stayed in contention for the Super Eight stage with a five-wicket wi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The mother of a 23-year-old man who lost his life in a car crash in Delhi's Dwarka on February 3 has alleged that the 17-year-old accused was filming social media reels while speeding his SUV moments before the fatal collision. Sahil Dhaneshra was killed after a Scorpio, allegedly driven by the minor, rammed his motorcycle head-on near Lal Bahadur Shastri College around 12 p.m. The impact also led to a collision with a roadside parked cab, leaving its driver s ...Read More >
Pune, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The BJP on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress and said that the party is facing growing dissent not only from within but also among its allies. The BJP's remarks come amid renewed political churn in the Congress after veteran leader Mani Shankar Aiyar publicly distanced himself from Rahul Gandhi, stating, "I am not a Rahulian." Aiyar also made comments predicting a third consecutive ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Almost 16 per cent of the world's AI talent is of Indian origin, giving India an edge in the global AI capability talent, a white paper showed on Tuesday, adding that India is projected to contribute nearly 20 per cent of incremental global GDP growth over the next 15 years. The white paper, launched at the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' here, marks a strategic effort to shift the national AI narrative from a narrow focus on automation and displacement to one c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing in the case relating to the arrest of Major Vikrant Jaitly (retd) in the UAE after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sought four weeks' time to arrange the next consular meeting with him. A single-judge Bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav was hearing a petition filed by Jaitly's sister, Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly, who claimed that her brother has been "illegally abducted and detained" in the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Monday granted an interim suspension of sentence to Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in connection with multiple cheque bounce cases. Paving the way for his release from jail until March 18, a single-judge Bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma passed the order after being informed that a sum of Rs 1.5 crore had been deposited in the complainant company's bank account. Taking note of the payment made by the actor, the Delhi High Court suspen ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The controversy surrounding the display of Tipu Sultan's portrait in the office of the Malegaon Deputy Mayor intensified on Monday, with Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi defending the former ruler of Mysore as a "freedom fighter" who "bravely fought" against the British. The political dispute erupted after Shiv Sena workers belonging to the Eknath Shinde faction entered the Malegaon Municipal Corporation premises and demanded the immediate removal of th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) After senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar expressed confidence that Pinarayi Vijayan will continue as the Chief Minister of Kerala, the BJP on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that no one within the party or its alliance accepts Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, as their leader. Speaking to IANS, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, "In the morning, I saw a news report that in Kerala, Mani Shankar ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress Working Committee (CWC) member and legislator Ramesh Chennithala on Monday levelled serious allegations against the Pinarayi Vijayan government, accusing it of diverting funds raised through high-interest masala bonds for election publicity by misusing the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). Chennithala claimed that money borrowed at 9.5 per cent interest for infrastructure development was "illegally" channelled into governme ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) High Commissioner of India to Nigeria Abhishek Singh said the India-AI Impact Summit would reshape global AI discourse, will deepen relations with Nigeria and benefit Africa as well as the Global South, a new report has said. The report from Nigeria-based NAN news cited the envoy saying the summit would help ensure artificial intelligence becomes a tool for inclusive development rather than a driver of global inequality, benefiting Nigeria, Africa and the wide ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leading startup founders and experts on Monday said that artificial intelligence (AI) is not a luxury but a necessity, which will make service delivery easier for the masses in India, as the country kicked off the five-day 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' here. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the mega event, Ankit Modi, founding member and Chief Product Officer at healthcare company Qure.ai, said that due to a large population, there is a lot of potential fo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India all-rounder Shivam Dube was named the Impact Player of the Match following India's commanding victory over Pakistan on Sunday, a result that secured the Men in Blue's place in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The 32-year-old expressed gratitude towards India's fielding coach T. Dilip, crediting him as a major influence. Dube was presented the medal by team physiotherapist Yogesh Kumar in the dressing room at the R. Premadasa Stadium in C ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) "What do you think of a party that chooses KC Venugopal as the Sardar Patel to Rahul Gandhi? And what do you think of a party that cannot find anyone but Pawan Khera to be their spokesman?..." senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar wrote on social media from Thiruvananthapuram, setting off fresh ripples within the grand old party. The pointed remarks, widely interpreted as targeting senior leaders K.C. Venugopal and Pawan Khera, have added to inter ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have once again created a lot of buzz for their speculated wedding after their alleged wedding card surfaced on social media. According to the wedding card that is circulating on the internet, the 'Geetha Govindam' co-stars will tie the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony on February 26. Following the wedding, the couple is also allegedly planning a grand reception on March 4 in Hyderabad. The text on the speculated weddi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy convened an all-party meeting on Monday, seeking cooperation from both the opposition and treasury benches for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the crucial Budget Session, which is scheduled to commence on Tuesday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Chief Whip Pramila Mallik, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Rama Chandra Kadam, along with sever ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Rajpal Yadav, who had surrendered to the police after the Delhi High Court directed him to do so in connection with multiple cheque bounce cases, has been granted interim bail by Delhi High Court till March 18,2026. The actor has got the interim release to attend his niece's wedding in Shahjahanpur. Rajpal Yadav's lawyer informed the HC that he has submitted a DD of Rs 1.5 crore. The actor has been ordered to surrender his passport. The next hearing is on M ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan expressed relief after his team registered its first win of the T20 World Cup through a five-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in a Group D clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, adding that he now hopes for the best for his team's future in the competition. Seam-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai claimed 4-15 to help Afghanistan restrict UAE to 160/9 before returning with an unbeaten 40 off 21 balls to steer the side ...Read More >
Patna, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Budget Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly witnessed massive disruptions on Monday, with members from both the ruling party and the opposition creating a ruckus inside the House. As the House convened, legislators from both sides stood up holding placards and raising slogans, leading to a noisy atmosphere. Despite repeated appeals by the Speaker for order and for members to take their seats, the uproar continued. Question Hour commenced amid the chaos, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) UPI has emerged as the most preferred mode of payment, accounting for 57 per cent of total payment transactions in India, surpassing cash transactions at 38 per cent, primarily due to ease of use and instant fund transfer capability, according to an independent study commissioned by the Finance Ministry. Digital payments now dominate everyday transaction behaviour, with 65 per cent of UPI users reporting multiple digital transactions per day. Preference for UP ...Read More >
Mumbai, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian benchmark indices staged a strong late rally on Monday, snapping the two-day losing streak, as buying in banking stocks lifted market sentiment. The 30-share Sensex ended 650.39 points, or 0.79 per cent, higher at 83,277.15. The broader Nifty rose 211.65 points, or 0.83 per cent, to close at 25,682.75. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the broader structure remains positive as long as the 25,500-25,400 support zone is defended. "On ...Read More >
Kolkata, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is investigating the multi-crore coal smuggling case in West Bengal, is also currently examining the hawala aspect related to the diversion of illicit proceeds overseas. Sources aware of the development said the investigating officials have secured some specific information that part of the proceeds of the crime in the alleged scam were diverted to neighbouring Bangladesh and Dubai through the hawala route. The probe offi ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The abandonment of the fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow due to dense fog sparked frustration among spectators, who felt the match should have been scheduled in the afternoon to avoid visibility issues caused by the winter season in northern and central India. At the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, on-field umpires Rohan Pandit and K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan conducted six inspections, where the fog got worse as the ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Gujarat Cabinet took stock of the impact of unseasonal rains on agriculture, with Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani saying that timely government intervention has played a crucial role in strengthening Rabi crop cultivation this season. He said the assistance extended to farmers helped mitigate weather-related challenges and has contributed to an expansion in the area under Rabi sowing. Addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, Vaghani said the go ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday due to excessive fog leading to poor visibility. Umpires Rohan Pandit and KN Ananthapadmanabhan delayed the toss and conducted multiple inspections, including one at 9:25 pm by looking at the floodlights from the batter's crease, before calling off the game at 9:30 pm local time. With no play possible in Lucknow, much to t ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) For the second successive time in the Physical Disability T20 Series at the Wankhede Stadium, opener Wasim Iqbal stood out with the bat - this time slamming an unbeaten 85 off just 45 balls to help India Seniors chase down India A's target of 143 on Wednesday. After opting to bat, India A posted a modest 143/6 in their 20 overs. Jitendra VN (35 not out) and Akash Patil (37 not out) were the stars with the bat as they added 57 runs for the unbroken seventh wicket ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday slammed Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi for showing India's robust manufacturing growth in the last 11 years in a bad light globally. Rahul Gandhi, who is in Germany's Munich, visited a plant of a leading automobile manufacturer and posted a video where the Congress leader is heard criticising manufacturing back home. "Manufacturing is the backbone of strong economies. Sadly, in India, manufacturing is ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi government will begin strict enforcement of the "No PUC, No Fuel" rule from December 18 as part of an intensified multi-pronged drive to curb worsening air pollution in the national capital. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday issued firm directives to agencies, petrol pump operators and the police to ensure compliance from day one. Under the enforcement plan, vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) wi ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Gujarat High Court has ruled that Waqf institutions will now be treated on par with other religious trusts in legal proceedings, directing Waqf Boards to pay prescribed court fees in property-related disputes, just as Hindu and other religious trusts are required to do. The court observed that no plaintiff is above due process of law and that uniform legal standards must apply to all religious institutions. In its order, the High Court clarified that the f ...Read More >
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