Canberra, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Top-tier security partners India and Australia on Thursday discussed next steps to deepen defence partnership, including though enhancing strategic dialogue and increasing the complexity of exercises, during the Australia–India Defence Ministers' Dialogue held at Parliament House in Canberra. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was welcomed by Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, for the inaugural session of the dialogue which marked unprecedented progress in the bilateral defence partnership between the two countries.

Visakhapatnam, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday assured the employees of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) that saving the plant has always been the sole objective of the party. He reiterated his commitment to protect the VSP when employees called on him during his tour of Narsipatnam and Visakhapatnam.

Los Angeles, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even the best of us make Freudian slips. Pop icon Taylor Swift has shared that her fiance Travis Kelce once mixed up the names of Hugh Grant's wife and Greta Gerwig. The 14-time Grammy-winning singer reflected on the hilarious mixup at the Eras Tour, when her fiance thought the ‘Heretic’ actor's wife was actually the ‘Barbie’ director, reports ‘People’ magazine.

Mumbai, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Boney Kapoor’s daughter, Anshula Kapoor, has opened up about the special people who have remained constant throughout every phase of her life. Sharing her heartfelt reflections, she highlighted the friends and family who have stood by her side through all of life’s ups and downs. On Thursday, Anshula took to her Instagram handle and posted a video from her glitzy Ghor Dhana ceremony.

Mumbai, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a historic move to strengthen educational ties between the UK and India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the opening of nine British university campuses, including the universities of Southampton, Surrey and Lancaster, in India. PM Modi's announcement came at a joint press conference with his UK counterpart, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who arrived in India for a two-day visit on Wednesday, accompanied by the biggest-ever trade delegation from the country..

New Delhi, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has been busy urging the global community to support the beleaguered nation since assuming office in August 2021. He has visited several countries in this effort, with the requisite exemption from the United Nations that imposes a travel ban on Afghan officials. He intended to visit India at least once earlier, but had to postpone as he could not obtain UN approval last month.

New Delhi, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Thursday permitted Ashish Mishra, the prime accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, to visit his hometown in Lakhimpur Kheri to celebrate Diwali. As per the order passed by a Bench of Justices Surya Kant and N.K. Singh, the son of former Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Mishra Teni, may meet only with his family members and close relatives, and must return to Lucknow by October 22.

Mumbai, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said New Delhi should get its 'rightful place' on the UN Security Council, highlighting India’s remarkable growth story and its potential to play a key role in global affairs. In his statement after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Raj Bhavan here, he made a strong pitch for India to get permanent membership in the UNSC.

Mumbai Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Choreographer-turned-filmmaker-turned-vlogger Farah Khan recently took to her social media account stories to share a rare video clip from her early career days, leaving fans nostalgic. Reposting the video early, she captioned, “Oh my god, now that's a blast from the past #Jalwa." The video features Farah dancing as a background dancer in the 1987-released film "Jalwa". In the clip, she is seen performing the song “Feeling Hot Hot Hot”, which featured actress Archana Puran Singh in the lead.

Mumbai, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood’s Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit is bringing back the glamour of the 1980s with a modern twist in 2025. The actress shared her latest look, effortlessly blending retro charm with contemporary style. Taking to her Instagram handle, Madhuri, on Thursday, shared a video where she is seen dancing and lip-syncing to Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar’s trending timeless track “Intaha Ho Gayi Intezar Ki.” The 'Dil Toh Paagal Hai' actress is seen grooving to the lyrics “Are, logon ne diye honge.

Hyderabad, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tension prevailed during Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s march to Bus Bhavan to demand rollback of the hike in RTC bus fares in Hyderabad on Thursday. Police tried to stop BRS leaders at few places, leading to a tense situation. BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao, senior leader T. Harish Rao and other leaders reached Bus Bhavan, the head office of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), to submit a memorandum to the TGSRTC Managing Director, Y.

Ahmedabad, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) As India moves towards a cleaner, more sustainable future, Gujarat is leading the nation's energy transition, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) Managing Director Karan Adani said on Thursday. Addressing the ‘Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference’, he said from the deserts of Kutch to the coast of Saurashtra, the state is shaping the energy landscape of tomorrow.

The golden glow of Indian cinema’s legacy shone brightly at Whistling Woods International during the Celebrate Cinema festival, where legendary lyricist, filmmaker, and poet Gulzar made a rare and heartfelt appearance. The two-day event, which began on October 9, paid a moving tribute to cinematic greats Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt, while also turning the spotlight on the unsung soul of films — lyrics and poetry.

After a long 20-month break, famed director and writer Trivikram Srinivas has returned to the director's chair, joining forces with beloved Telugu star Venkatesh Daggubati for the film titled "Venky77." The project, produced by S. Radha Krishna under the banner of Haarika & Hassine Creations, marked its official launch on August 15, 2025, with principal photography commencing in early October in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The process for election to rural local bodies in Telangana was set in motion with the State Election Commission on Thursday issuing the notice for the first phase of polls. Nominations for first phase of polls to the Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs), Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) will be received from Thursday. The returning officers issued notices calling for nominations.

Mumbai Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Shanaya Kapoor recently took to her social media account to pen a heartfelt birthday wish for Gauri Khan, sharing a throwback picture from their younger days. Shanaya wrote, “Love you, Gauri Aunty. Happy birthday.” The picture shows a young Shanaya seated comfortably on her mother, Maheep Kapoor's lap, while little Suhana Khan is perched on her mother, Gauri Khan's lap, the two mothers sitting right next to each other.

Chennai, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Keerthiswaran's upcoming pan-Indian film 'Dude', featuring actors Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju in the lead, on Thursday released the much-awaited trailer of the film. Mythri Movie Makers, the production house producing the film, took to its X timeline to share the link to the trailer. It wrote, "Entertainment goes in overdrive mode with the DUDE'S TOP GEAR.

Mumbai, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has opened up about performing a special tribute at the Filmfare Awards 2025. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, she described the moment as truly magical. Sharing her excitement, the ‘Heropanti’ actress revealed that she would be performing a special tribute to an extraordinary woman. Kriti shared, “Filmfare has always been close to my heart; it’s where we celebrate the love for cinema, the stories, and the people who make them come alive.

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Thursday witnessed heightened tension as Speaker A.N. Shamseer suspended three Congress MLAs, Roji M. John, M. Vincent, and Saneesh Kumar, following a confrontation that left the Chief Marshal injured. The suspension was recommended by Parliamentary Affairs Minister M.B. Rajesh, citing serious violations of Assembly discipline. The clash occurred during a protest by the opposition over multiple issues, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s body-shaming remarks and the controversial sale of the Sabarimala gold-plated Dwarapalaka idol.

New Delhi, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Pahalgam attack was a major learning curve for the security agencies in India. While the military doctrine changed following the attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, the strategy, too, is evolving from response to prediction. In Jammu and Kashmir, life has started to look up. There was peace, and tourism was booming. In hindsight, this was also a ploy by Pakistan to lure the Indian agencies into believing that peace had been completely restored in the Valley.

Mumbai, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) On Thursday, Veer Pahariya and Tara Sutaria were spotted at Mumbai airport, where Veer displayed his protective side by helping the actress out of the car. The sweet gesture highlighted the couple’s affectionate bond. In the photos, Pahariya is seen opening the car door for Tara as she steps out. The couple appeared at ease as photographers clicked their pictures while they entered Mumbai airport.

New Delhi, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) India’s telecom sector is poised to increase its contribution to the country’s GDP from the current 12-14 per cent to 20 per cent over the next 10 to 12 years, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Thursday. Speaking at the Nation Builders Summit at India Mobile Congress 2025, Scindia highlighted the government’s role as a facilitator rather than a regulator in the sector.

New Delhi, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court has expressed shock at the status of criminal trials in Maharashtra, having found that hundreds of cases have been pending for framing of charges for over a decade -- some dating back as far as 2006. “Registrar General of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay has filed an affidavit annexing certain documents which we have perused.

Mumbai, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday announced the signing of the 'Terms of Reference' to reposition the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) during the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India. The meeting marked a significant step towards operationalising the India-UK CETA, with both ministers repositing the JETCO to oversee its implementation and delivery.