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New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued over 2,800 visas to Indian pilgrims for the upcoming Baisakhi celebrations, scheduled to take place in Pakistan from April 10 to 19, 2026. The pilgrims will visit significant Sikh religious sites, including Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib, the official statement read. Also Read | Global Shares Mostly Rise Ahead of Trump's Deadline on Iran. Extending his greetings o ...Read More >
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen is having a blast in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). In the lead-up to the 19th season, Pietersen quit his mentor's role with Delhi Capitals to take up the commentary role. Fans would remember that 45-year-old KP also played for the Delhi franchise back in the day when it was called "Delhi Daredevils", and he used to be a fan favourite in those days. Anyway, the IPL is always on the move, as several cities all over the country host matches in jam- ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has made an early prediction of the four teams that can make it into the playoffs of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after watching the first round matches, where every franchise played a minimum of one match. The former Delhi Capitals mentor feels that the Mumbai Indians (MI), Delhi Capitals (DC), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Punjab Kings (PBKS) could face each other in the playoffs. He also added that unex ...Read More >
Gurdaspur, Punjab, India - Ramesh Kumar, 42, is anxiously doing the calculations for his crops this year. Standing at the edge of his wheat field in northwest Punjab's Gurdaspur, he runs through the numbers in his head, totting up fertiliser costs, expected yield, and market prices. Then he shifts to more personal concerns: School fees, household expenses, loan repayments and the money he has been saving for his daughter Varsha's wedding. "I don't know if we can afford it this year," he says. ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 24 : In an effort to promote the breeding of indigenous cows and raise the income of cow herders, the Yogi government has decided to offer a grant of Rs 40,000 for the purchase of indigenous cows from other states under the Nand Baba Milk Mission. According to the government's scheme, cow herders who purchase Sahiwal, Tharparkar, and Gir cows from other states will receive a subsidy on the amount spent on other items such as transportation, transit insuranc ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- India and Canada on Monday announced a slew of pacts, including a $1.9 billion deal to supply uranium to New Delhi, while setting a course to conclude a major trade agreement by the end of the year. "We are targeting to take bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030," Indian Prime ... ...Read More >
Delhi: The Indian Army on Monday showcased a captured Pakistan military drone of Turkish origin brought down by the Indian forces on May 10 during Operation Sindoor. "This drone took off from Lahore Air Base, and it was heading towards one of the army installations in the Punjab sector," the Army said. This debunks Pakistan's repeated false claim that its drones were not intercepted by the Indian Army. Earlier, the Army shared many images from its Operation Sindoor to give evidence of its int ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Farah Khan took to social media to share a glimpse of a fun-filled shoot day with Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Manish Malhotra. The post captures the lively camaraderie on set, giving a peek into the joyful moments behind the scenes. On Thursday, Farah took to her Instagram handle and shared a selfie featuring herself with Vijay, Fatima, and Manish. In the image, all four can be seen smiling as the designer captures the candid moment. Alongside the photo ...Read More >
Bollywood actor Vijay Varma has expressed his angst over the recent Delhi blasts that shook the nation on November 10. An upset Vijay expressed his grave concern and condemned the entire incident. "It bleeds. When a city suffers, collectively the entire citizens' hearts bleed," said Vijay in a conversation with IANS. "We feel the pain of people who are suffering. This should not have happened and you feel helpless. At the same time, you want justice to happen, and we are all waiting for justic ...Read More >
Meanwhile, confusion prevailed on the Panjab University campus on Wednesday, with the release of the notification by the Ministry of Education, stating that the Centre "withdraws its decision to scrap the Panjab University Senate". Accusing the Centre of making a mockery of the issue as "no notification has been cancelled and the government has merely tried to create confusion," the Students Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) on Wednesday reiterated that the call for a massive protest on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) The Ministry of Education on Friday announced that the notification for changing the constitution and composition of the Panjab University Senate and Syndicate stands rescinded. Panjab University's decision to replace the 59-year-old Senate and Syndicate with a smaller, largely nominated structure triggered sharp political reactions in Punjab, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann calling it "unconstitutional." "It has been decided by the Ministry of Education that the order ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) The Ministry of Education on Friday announced that the notification for changing the constitution and composition of the Panjab University Senate and Syndicate stands rescinded. Panjab University's decision to replace the 59-year-old Senate and Syndicate with a smaller, largely nominated structure triggered sharp political reactions in Punjab, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann calling it "unconstitutional." "It has been decided by the Ministry of Education that the order ...Read More >
Actor-Singer Shehnaaz Gill recently opened up about consuming black alkaline water, which can cost up to Rs 600 per bottle. Despite the high price, Gill claimed that the water doesn't have a different taste and she drinks it simply because she finds it black. Alkaline water has become a popular trend among celebrities and many people claim it is good for health. However, Gill's remarks about the water being just like normal water surprised fans. In her comments, Shehnaaz Gill also mentioned tha ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], October 27 (ANI): Actress Shehnaaz Gill offered prayers at Shri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) on Monday and prayed for the success of her upcoming project. Speaking to ANI, she shared her experience, saying, "It feels good to be here. I feel at peace. I keep coming to Darbar Sahib to seek blessings. May Waheguru keep us in good spirits...I request everyone to go watch my film and support me.." Also Read | 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 17': Station Master Himanshu Shekhar ...Read More >
Global promotion emphasizes customer-driven innovation ahead of November 1 anniversary Samsung Electronics announced on the 24th that it will hold the global promotion '2025 Samsung Week' in 65 countries around the world ahead of its foundation anniversary, November 1. Samsung Week is a global event based on Samsung.com, now in its 6th year this year. It is Samsung Electronics' largest annual-scale promotion targeting consumers worldwide. This year's Samsung Week theme is 'Innovation Starts w ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) Actor Nikitin Dheer penned a sweet note to his late father and television star Pankaj Dheer and thanked well-wishers for their messages and support. Pankaj died on October 15 following a battle with cancer. He was 68. Nikitin shared a video on his Instagram handle on Saturday. "I am not the best at expressing my feelings.. But I shall try.. It's said, the only thing that's guaranteed upon birth is death..We all know it, accept it, believe it, but when one loses someone ...Read More >
The results have also cast serious doubt on the effectiveness of 'green firecrackers', which were introduced to reduce pollution. Despite a sharp 77.5% drop in stubble burning this year, Delhi's air quality plummeted to its worst post-Diwali level in five years on Tuesday morning. The city woke up on Tuesday to a thick blanket of smog, with PM2.5 levels averaging 488 micrograms per cubic metre, nearly 100 times higher than the World Health Organization's safe limit. On Diwali night, readings t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 21: The air quality in Delhi plummeted on Tuesday post Diwali as residents flouted the Supreme Court-mandated time slots for bursting of firecrackers, even as the city government blamed the AAP dispensation in Punjab for the toxic haze over the national capital alleging forced stubble burning last night. The city recorded its worst air quality on Tuesday since 2021, with PM2.5 levels reaching 488 micrograms per cubic metre in the 24 hours after Diwali, more than three times the p ...Read More >
New Delhi- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday described Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as a "room in our home called India," asserting that it must eventually be "taken back." Speaking at the inauguration of a gurdwara at Sindhi Camp in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, Bhagwat invoked the memory of the Partition of 1947, describing it as a painful chapter that displaced millions, including Sindhi families who were forced to abandon their homes. "The whole of India is one ho ...Read More >
12 Chandigarh: Punjab recorded the highest number of drug overdose deaths for the second consecutive year in 2023, with 89 fatalities, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report, even as the state witnessed a decline from the 144 deaths reported in 2022.The 89 deaths in Punjab were followed by 85 in Madhya Pradesh and 84 in Rajasthan, out of a national total of 654 such fatalities in 2023, according to the NCRB report on Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) 202 ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The nominations for 2025 International Emmy Awards were announced over the weekend and India bagged two nominations this year. Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh bagged his first International Emmy award nomination under the category 'Best Performance By An Actor' while the Netflix India film Amar Singh Chamkila is running in contention for the 'Best TV movie' award. Dosanjh bagged his nomination for the same Hindi film. Directed b ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 29 (PTI) Western Command General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar on Monday said punishment to the enemy will be much heavier then before as the Army, during an exercise, demonstrated integration of drones, counter-drone systems and unmanned platforms in live conditions. "In Operation Sindoor, there was lot of use of drones and taking learnings from that, we have strengthened our drone warfare training... The punishment given to the enemy this time will be much h ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Tension simmered in Indana village of Nuh on Saturday after a police raid to investigate a case of vehicle thefts from Punjab escalated into violence. The confrontation resulted in several policemen being injured after being pelted with stones, shots being fired, and multiple vehicles damaged.According to officials, the incident occurred around 11.30am when a joint team of the Tauru and Punhana CIA units raided the house of Azad, a former councillor and main accused. As soon as Azad spo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and actor-musician Diljit Dosanjh have expressed joy over the two International Emmy nominations for their film "Amar Singh Chamkila", calling it a recognition of Punjab and its artists. The Netflix film, based on the life and times of slain Punjabi musician Amar Singh Chamkila, is nominated in the TV Movie/Mini-Series category. Dosanjh has earned a nod in the Best Performance by an Actor category. The International Academy of Television Arts & Scie ...Read More >
Randeep as always wanted to personally stand with the people of Punjab during this difficult time. Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda has stepped forward in the flood incident which took place in Gurdaspur Punjab to support the families affected by the flood. The floods, caused by heavy rain, has destroyed houses and farms, creating a major problem for thousands of people and has also resulted in family displacement and making it difficult to rebuild their lives. The actor has been associated with ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD/NEDW DELHI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - India on Wednesday opened all gates of major dams on rivers in its part of the Kashmir region following heavy rains, and warned neighbouring Pakistan of the possibility of downstream flooding, an Indian government source said. Pakistan said Islamabad received the warning, and subsequently issued an alert for flooding on three rivers which flow into the country from India. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan have been ravaged by intense monsoon rains and floo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25 (ANI): After excelling in the world of fashion, ace designer Manish Malhotra has made yet another big move in the world of cinema, debuting as a producer with Gustaakh Ishq. The teaser for the film was unveiled on Monday, August 25, giving a glimpse from Manish Malhotra daring story of love - ishq. The teaser hints at a period romance, focusing on the budding love story between the characters of Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Veteran actor Naseerudd ...Read More >
Mumbai 25 August (SocialNews.XYZ): Bollywood ace designer Manish Malhotra is all pepped to debut as a producer. The actor took to his social media announcing the same on 24th of August. Titled as "Gustaakh Ishq", the teaser of the movie is out today and it gives classy, retro and romantic vibes. The poster that was also revealed today, features Naseeruddin Shah, Fatima Sana Khan and Vijay Varma. While Vijay and Fatima are seen looking into each other's eyes with a lot of love, Naseeruddin Shah ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) To curb illegal mining and transportation, the Uttar Pradesh government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS), a release said on Thursday. Mining activities are already being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading. Also Read | 'Arvind Kejriwal Used Government Funds to Buy Mo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Director Professor Dinesh Prasad Saklani defended the content of the Class 8 Social Science textbook on Thursday, asserting that the historical facts included are grounded in well-established and authentic sources. 'All the historical facts and evidence mentioned in the Class 8 Social Science textbook published by NCERT are based on historical sources and texts like Baburnama, Banaras Gazetteer, Maas ...Read More >
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