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Mumbai, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Varun Sharma, who is known for 'Fukrey', 'Dilwale', 'Chhichhore' and others, has shared his plans for Diwali night. The actor spoke with IANS during the festive season, and shared that it's going to be a "family-oriented" Diwali for him this time around. He told IANS, "Diwali celebration plans for me are going to be very simple. Like every year, I celebrate Diwali in the evening with my family. The entire family gets together, sits, chats, eats amazing foo ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Huma Qureshi is all set to soak in the festive cheer this Diwali, calling it her "favourite festival of the year." Summing up her Diwali mood in one word, Huma told IANS: "Festive." Talking about how she approaches the season without stress, Huma said she doesn't get caught up in the pressure of planning or social expectations. "I don't take stress. Diwali is a wonderful time. I love Diwali." She added: "It's my favorite festival of the year. And I'm j ...Read More >
Delhi AQI: As Diwali festivities began on Monday, Delhi's air quality crisis has deepened, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas to impose Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Sunday with immediate effect. As of 4 pm on Sunday, the national capital recorded an AQI of 296 according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, this was not the first day that the air quality in Delhi worsened, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Rajat Bedi, who made his comeback with the Aryan Khan directorial 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', has shared an interesting anecdote from the shooting of 'Partner', in which he shared the screen with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Rajat recently spoke with IANS as he celebrated the success of 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', and his comeback. Recollecting the incident, he shared how Salman Khan burst out laughing when he saw him for the first day on shoot of 'Part ...Read More >
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has a cute warning for the new dad, Arbaaz Khan. Congratulating Arbaaz on welcoming baby girl Sipaara, she warned the actor and filmmaker that "She will make you dance around her fingers". Shabana dropped a picture with Arbaaz during what seemed to be a cake-cutting ceremony. These two were accompanied by Javed Akhtar in the photo that included the caption, "Congratulations #Arbaaz Khan on the arrival of #Sipaara. Warning: She will make you dance around her fingers. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Slamming the previous AAP government for misleading courts on pollution, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Sunday that there is unprecedented excitement and joy among Delhi residents after the Supreme Court's nod to burst green crackers on Diwali. "I would credit the voters in Delhi for electing a BJP government in the city, which has managed to get the top court's approval for reviving this traditional form of celebration of Diwali," Sachdeva told ...Read More >
A Russian‑Indian joint venture has showcased the first design of a new high‑speed sleeper coach at the International Railway Equipment Exhibition in New Delhi. Kinet is a joint venture between Russian rolling stock companies and Indian government-owned Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for the manufacturing and maintenance of 120 Indian 'Vande Bharat' high-speed trains. The venture is expected to unveil the first prototype in June 2026, with manufacturing set to begin by the end of December, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 18: The recent GST rate cuts have sparked a nationwide shopping surge, making Navratri sales one of the largest consumption waves in years in automobiles, consumer electronics and e-commerce, according to industry estimates. Analysts projected festive and wedding season turnover to exceed ₹7 lakh crore. Digital payments jumped tenfold overnight, from ₹1.18 lakh crore on September 21 to ₹11.31 lakh crore on September 22, as shoppers rushed to take advantage of GST savings, accordi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 18: Silver futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) saw its biggest intraday correction, dropping 16,715 points from the session high to the low, nearly 10 per cent from their peak, before recovering to close with modest gains. Silver futures reached a session high of ₹1,70,415 per kilogramme, before slipping to an intraday low of ₹1,53,700 on Friday, as global safe-haven demand eased, and finally closed at ₹1,57,300, an increase of 0.44 per cent from the previous close. India ...Read More >
Patna: Union home minister Amit Shah took sharp aim at Congress and RJD, challenging Rahul Gandhi to tell voters in Bihar that he wanted a CM to run govt from jail and warning that the state risked a return to the "jungle raj" of the 1990s if the opposition alliance took office."Rahul Gandhi, who had torn up an ordinance meant to help RJD chief Lalu Prasad during the Manmohan Singh govt, is now opposing the 130th Constitution amendment and supporting Lalu for power in Bihar," Shah said Saturday ...Read More >
Mumbai October 18: Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has a cute warning for the new dad, Arbaaz Khan. Congratulating Arbaaz on welcoming baby girl Sipaara, she warned the actor and filmmaker that "She will make you dance around her fingers". Shabana dropped a picture with Arbaaz during what seemed to be a cake-cutting ceremony. These two were accompanied by Javed Akhtar in the photo that included the caption, "Congratulations #Arbaaz Khan on the arrival of #Sipaara. Warning : She will make you dance ...Read More >
New Delhi: As Diwali draws near, gold prices have surged to a new high, driven by growing global uncertainties. Factors like rising trade tensions and weakening economic data have made investors turn to gold as a safe haven, boosting demand just in time for the festive season. In the past month, gold prices have risen by Rs 20,073 per 10 grams (an 18 per cent increase), driven by strong festive demand. With Diwali just around the corner, even small dips in prices are met with active buying. Sin ...Read More >
Vetri Maaran has finally revealed the first look of his much-awaited film Arasan, the latest addition to his gritty and celebrated Vada Chennai universe. The project stars Silambarasan TR in the lead role and promises to expand the world that Vada Chennai began in 2018. The promo, released on October 17, hints at a layered narrative spanning two timelines, a storytelling style that has become Vetri Maaran's signature. In Arasan, Silambarasan plays the same character across two phases of life. I ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17: Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joined his father and mother-in-law in enjoying local cuisine at a restaurant in Central Delhi's Bengali Market, a VIP appearance that attracted the attention of shoppers and diners in the upscale business district, said a shop owner on Friday. "I stuffed some sweets at Bengali sweets," said Sunak at the NDTV World Summit 2025, crediting his mother-in-law, Sudha Murthy, a Rajya Sabha member who is aware of Delhi's popular spots, for sugges ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched several welfare schemes for the benefit of the people, and one such initiative making a significant impact... Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched several welfare schemes for the benefit of the people, and one such initiative making a significant impact in Gujarat is the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Many residents of Surendranagar district are availing free healthcare services under this scheme. Under the PMJAY, th ...Read More >
Chennai, October 16: Director Vetrimaaran's much-awaited Tamil film 'Arasan', featuring actor Simbu in the lead, has been titled 'Saamrajyam' in Telugu, its makers announced on Thursday. Taking to his timeline, producer Kalaipuli S Thanu, who is producing the film, wrote, " NTR for STR. The empire rises beyond borders! The much-awaited #Arasan now roars in Telugu as #Saamrajyam - a kingdom of power, pride, and pure mass! The Man of Masses @tarak9999 will unveil the Telugu promo on 17th Oct, Frid ...Read More >
Agartala, October 16 (IANS): The ruling BJP on Thursday strongly criticised its junior partner, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), for accusing the saffron party of not doing anything for the welfare of the tribals and for making undemocratic remarks against Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. BJP's Tripura State Vice-President Bimal Chakma, party General Secretary Bipin Debbarma and youth leader Sanjit Reang jointly said that leaders of the TMP are distorting Tripura's history to gain electoral milea ...Read More >
Ali Fazal turned 39 years old on October 15 and celebrated his special day with his close ones. The actor is currently in Benares filming his upcoming film, Mirzapur: The Movie and celebrated his birthday on the set. Ali took to his Instagram and shared a series of pictures from his birthday celebration on social media. The actor, who reprises his role as the adored Guddu Bhaiya, delighted fans with a fun behind-the-scenes selfie that went viral. The selfie included a number of well-known face ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-comedian Kiku Sharda, best known for his comic antics on television, opened up about his personality off-screen. In an exclusive interview with IANS, he shared that while he brings laughter to audiences on TV, he is quite reserved in real life and doesn't talk as much as people might expect. Kiku shared, "Being a comic actor didn't make much difference inside the house. I didn't feel any pressure to be funny all the time, nor did I go in with that intention ...Read More >
Ahaan Panday flaunts new look. (Photo: Instagram) Ahaan Panday is ready for a fresh start. After making a smashing debut with Saiyaara earlier this year, the young actor has revealed a brand-new look for his next film. The change marks a major shift from his charming musician image in Saiyaara to a more intense and rugged avatar. Ahaan Panday Shows Off Rugged New Look Taking to Instagram, Ahaan shared a photo showcasing his new haircut and trimmed beard, hinting at a shift from romantic drama ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Thursday predicted a strong victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. He expressed confidence that the government will bring prosperity and happiness to the youth, women, and the poor. Speaking to IANS, Manoj Tiwari said, "The NDA will form the government again in Bihar with a huge majority. The NDA is committed to bringing prosperity and happiness to the youth, women, and the poor. There ha ...Read More >
New Delhi: Govt will organise cultural performances at over 200 locations across the city to celebrate Chhath Puja, with special arrangements at all ghats to highlight the folk traditions of Poorvanchal, minister Kapil Mishra said on Tuesday.CM Rekha Gupta, accompanied by BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, visited New Delhi railway station to assess the arrangements made for people heading to their hometowns in Bihar during the festival. She inspected safety arrangements and other facilities at all platforms, ...Read More >
Filmmaker Kiran Rao has expressed her gratitude to ex-husband Aamir Khan for supporting her bold decision to cast newcomers in her upcoming film Laapataa Ladies. She credits his encouragement for giving her the confidence to pursue her choice. Kiran Rao is a talented filmmaker and producer known for her bold storytelling and innovative approach to cinema. She shares a personal and professional bond with Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who continues to support her creative endeavors even after t ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15: Ahmedabad was on Wednesday recommended as the proposed host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games by Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board, paving the way for the big event's return to India after two decades and bolstering its ambition to be an Olympic host in 2036. A final decision, which now seems a mere formality, will be taken on November 26 at the body's General Assembly in Glasgow after the recommendation is sent to the full membership of Commonwealth Sport. India had hosted th ...Read More >
Addressing an event in Ludhiana, Chouhan said each affected household has been provided ₹1.2 lakh for repairing damaged houses and an additional ₹40,000 for constructing toilets besides clearing labour expenses. "The Centre stands firmly with the people of Punjab in their time of need," he said. The Union minister said that the Centre has released ₹74 crore for free wheat seeds and ₹3.24 crore for mustard seeds for Punjab farmers. "In addition, ₹222 crore has been issued in advance u ...Read More >
A day after a 16-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped by five men in Lucknow's Banthra area, police have arrested two accused, while three others are still absconding. "Two accused have been arrested so far. Efforts are underway to trace the others involved in the incident," DCP (South Zone) Nipun Agarwal said on Sunday. According to police, one of the arrested men, Lalit Kashyap, sustained a leg injury during a brief encounter late Saturday night. Another accused, Miraj, was arrested ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Amid outrage over chief minister Mamata Banerjee's 'girls should not go out at night' remarks, the West Bengal police have apprehended the remaining two accused in the alleged rape of a second-year medical student from Odisha in Durgapur, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five on Monday. A temporary worker at Durgapur Municipal Corporation, Sheikh Nasiruddin, was nabbed last night, while Sheikh Safiqul, a local resident, was caught hiding at a relative's house in th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rakesh Kishore, the advocate who hurled a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court on Monday, claimed on Tuesday that the act was not his own but inspired by divine intervention. "I didn't do anything. It was the Lord who made me do it," Kishore told IANS. Speaking exclusively to IANS after the incident, Rakesh Kishore said, "Whatever my Lord made me do, I did. I didn't act on my own. It was the Lord's will. There is a message b ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the Jaipur hospital fire tragedy and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. Eight people were killed after a fire broke out in the ICU ward of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Rajasthan's Jaipur, officials said early on Monday. The fire caused chaos in the building as smoke quickly spread throughout the floor, leading to panic among patients and their families. Many items were destroyed ...Read More >
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