The US would welcome any country interested in using its voice to further deter the Russian offensive in Ukraine and play a positive role in helping release hostages and defeating Hamas amid the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said at a press briefing on April 18. Asked how the US and the international community can use Prime Minister Narendra Modi's influence to end the ongoing war worldwide, Patel said, “Specifically, first in the context of Russia-Ukraine, if any country is interested in using its voice to further deter Russian aggression on the people of Ukraine, we certainly would welcome that and in the current ongoing context in Gaza, any country that believes that they can play a positive role in helping us get to a release of hostages, helping us get additional humanitarian assistance into Gaza, and helping to defeat Gaza, they certainly should and are welcome to play that role.”
19 April,2024 06:47 PM IST
During his public rally in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur on April 08, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made scathing attacks on the INDIA bloc over various issues. PM Narendra Modi compares Congress to bitter gourd; said, "Bitter gourd can never be sweet even if mixed with ghee or sugar. It also implies to Congress. Due to its misdeeds, today the Congress party has lost public support within the country, hence now the Congress has openly started the game of divide and rule. The language of Muslim League has been written in the manifesto issued by the Congress. Their MPs are talking about another partition of India. People of the INDI alliance are threatening to separate South India. DMK party is calling 'Santana' Dengue and Malaria...Congress calls the fake Shiv Sena people and makes them hold rallies in Maharashtra.”
09 April,2024 03:34 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party on March 30 released its 8th list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The list included 6 candidates from Punjab out of the total 13 Lok Sabha seats of the state. BJP has fielded three turncoats from Congress and AAP who were already holding the parliament seats. Ravneet Singh Bittu, who recently switched from Congress, will contest elections from Ludhiana. For Jalandhar, BJP chose former AAP Lok Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Rinku, who recently joined hands with the saffron party. Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh’s wife and former Congress MP Preneet Kaur has been fielded from Patiala. Preneet Kaur joined BJP on March 14 in the presence of National General Secretary Vinod Tawde, leader Tarun Chugh, and Sunil Jhakhar. Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been fielded from Amritsar. Famous singer Hans Raj Hans, who is the North West Delhi MP in the outgoing 17th Lok Sabha, has been fielded from Faridkot. Actor Sunny Deol has been dropped from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha constituency and has been replaced by Dinesh Singh “Babbu”.
31 March,2024 12:11 PM IST
India’s former Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu joined Bharatiya Janata Party on March 19. He joined the party in the presence of BJP’s National General Secretary Vinod Tawde. Taranjit finished his mission as a diplomat in the US on January 3. Taranjit Singh Sandhu is likely to be fielded from the Amritsar Lok Sabha seat. "In the last 10 years, I have worked closely with PM Modi's leadership, especially in the relationship with the United States and Sri Lanka...PM Modi is development-focused. Development is very much needed today. This development should reach Amritsar too. So, I thank the party president, the Prime Minister, Home Minister who encouraged me for the new path of service to the nation that I am entering," the former diplomat said.
19 March,2024 05:45 PM IST
On the occasion of the perfectionist, Aamir Khan's 59th birthday, let us go back to listening to the star talk about his stardom. On Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Aamir Khan revealed how he was unaware of his stardom until he went to Turkey and how '3 Idiots' and 'Dangal' are the reasons why he got famous in China Watch the full video to find out more!
13 March,2024 06:00 PM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is making a lot of buzz right now. The Lok Sabha Elections are a vital part of India's democratic process, allowing citizens to choose their representatives. But when did it all start? Let's travel back in time to know about the first Lok Sabha Elections and how they shaped India's political landscape. In 1947, India gained independence from British rule, marking the end of a long struggle for freedom. The leaders of the newly independent country had a big dream: to build India into a sovereign democratic republic. To achieve this, it was essential to give the power of decision-making to the people, the heart of democracy. This led to the idea of holding general elections, where every adult could vote, regardless of their background, wealth, or education. Watch the video for more.
12 March,2024 07:06 PM IST
Trinamool Congress on March 10 launched its election campaign with a massive public rally at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. TMC followers gathered in huge numbers to give a warm welcome to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The mega ‘Jonogorjon Sabha’ rally marked the first time where a cross-shaped ramp was set up as leader Abhishek Banerjee spoke close to the supporters. TMC announced the names of the 42 candidates during the rally for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections including leaders like Shatrughan Sinha and Yusuf Pathan.
10 March,2024 05:32 PM IST
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, are the perfect example. Beyond their seemingly dazzling world, the couple's journey, as told by Katrina Kaif, is simpler, and more normal yet filled with an all-consuming love. During the latest episode of Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist series, Katrina Kaif reflected on the dynamics that evolve when two individuals tie the knot. She spoke about how she pulls her husband and actor Vicky Kaushal's leg while also admiring his work as he is a very versatile actor. Watch the full video for more!
07 March,2024 03:00 PM IST
Katrina Kaif describes how both Vicky Kaushal and her have managed to bring their big families, from very different backgrounds, together. "Their parents have done an incredible job of bringing up Vicky and Sunny," she says. Catch Kaif talk about films, families, and friendships on the new episode of Mid-day's unscripted series Sit With Hitlist.
02 March,2024 12:00 AM IST
Where are the songs, where is the scale, wondered Katrina Kaif when she was offered New York. But working with Kabir Khan turned out to be a transformative experience. On the new episode of Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, the actor looks back at one of her most definitive films, and some that did not materialise, like her character as the fourth girl in Bachna Ae Haseeno, which got cut even before the film was made. Watch the full intervew on March 2
01 March,2024 12:00 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
