Israel and Iran exchanged condemnations during a tense United Nations Security Council session on April 14, following a series of provocative actions in recent weeks. Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israeli territory, involving a swarm of explosive drones and missile fire, risked a significant escalation of hostilities. This attack came as retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on Iran's embassy compound in Syria on April 1, which resulted in the deaths of top Revolutionary Guards commanders. These events unfolded against the backdrop of months of clashes between Israel and Iran's regional allies, sparked by the conflict in Gaza.
15 April,2024 02:09 PM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Union Minister Smriti Irani held a special interaction with businessmen in Bengaluru, Karnataka on April 05. In this special meeting, she urged the audience to vote for BJP in order to make India a developed country and the third-largest economy in the world. She also took a dig at the opposition, the Gandhi family and their politics over the years. She went ahead and also criticized them for rejecting the invitation to the inauguration ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya. During her address, the Union Minister took a jibe at the opposition and said “Gandhi family looted and cheated the citizens of India by smiling and clicking pictures.” She lambasted Rahul Gandhi for his divide India statements and for taking help of a terrorist organization’s leader’s support to win the election. She further said, “Our ancestors had seen those days when, if they needed a phone or gas cylinder then they had to be familiar with a politician and they don’t want today’s youth to face the same."
06 April,2024 02:10 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 27 talked with BJP candidate from West Bengal’s Krishnanagar seat 'Rajmata' aka Amrita Roy. During the conversation with her PM Modi said in the current scenario in West Bengal the main challenge before her is to save the heritage of the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominated 'Rajmata' aka Amrita Roy to contest from the Krishnanagar seat in West Bengal, where she will face Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra. Her name was included in the BJP's fifth list of 111 candidates released on March 24.
27 March,2024 04:31 PM IST
90’s Bollywood diva Rani Mukerji who rose to fame with films like ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, ‘Ghulam’, ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, ‘Black’ spoke to ANI in a special interaction where she gave insights about her 27-year long career, her films, stardom, first anniversary of ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’ and its box office success on March 21 in Mumbai. The actress who is turning a year older also discussed her birthday plans. In the interview, she dismissed the fact that content-driven films are only for OTT and not for the big screen by citing her last release ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’ which was released last year on 17th March. She expressed her gratitude towards the audience for all the love and support they have showered throughout her career and looking forward to celebrating her birthday with her daughter, husband, and family. Talking about the success of her content-driven films like ‘Hichki’, ‘Mardaani’, ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’ she said, “When films like this become successful, we get assured that audience loves to see all kind of films. If we provide them with good content in the movies, they will surely come to the theatre.”
21 March,2024 12:23 AM IST
The Indian Navy once again displayed its heroics and intercepted a ship hijacked by Somali pirates. From a Indian Navy vs Somali Pirates scenario, Navy shared a video of its encounter with Somali pirates who were using a hijacked merchant vessel. The Indian Navy thwarted designs of Somali pirates to hijack ships plying through the region by intercepting ex-MV Ruen. The navy intercepted the hijacked ex-MV Ruen which was reported to have sailed out as a pirate ship on high seas. The vessel opened fire on the warship and the Indian Navy retaliated to neutralise the pirates. The pirates onboard the vessel were called upon to surrender and release the vessel. In recent times, Indian Navy has proved its mettle by averting piracy bids in high seas.
16 March,2024 06:09 PM IST
Sushant Divgikar aka Rani KohENur is a fan of Mid-Day. After her dazzling ramp walk for ITRH at Lakme Fashion Week, she met us backstage for a tete-a-tete about her OTT look and all things fashion, and told us why she loves Mid-day so much. Watch the video for the whole conversation!
16 March,2024 05:28 PM IST
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani while addressing Namo Yuva Mahasammelan in Nagpur, challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. She asked Rahul Gandhi to choose a ground where BJP’s Yuva Morcha will be debating on 10 years (of UPA rule) and PM Modi’s 10 years of tenure. Smriti Irani said, “Every Ram devotee who has shown patience (for Ayodhya Ram temple), it is time to show patience again. We will be provoked, some will be deepfake. If Rahul Gandhi is listening to me, then you chosoe a field, we will give you workers. Let’s debate on your (Rahul Gandhi) 10 years (of UPA rule) and PM Modi’s 10 years of tenure. If any worker of BJP Yuva Morcha starts speaking then he cannot say a single word against them.”
05 March,2024 12:54 PM IST
Six members of an independent fact-finding committee, on their way to Sandeshkhali, were arrested at Bhojerhat in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on February 25. Following the arrest, the committee members were brought to PHQ Lal Bazaar Kolkata. The Fact-Finding Committee members were stopped by police at Bhojerhat, South 24 Parganas, while they were proceeding to the trouble-torn Sandeshkhali area in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas to investigate alleged incidents of atrocities and Sandeshkhali violence on women there. Saikat Ghosh, Deputy Commissioner, Bhangar Division, Kolkata Police, said while speaking to the media, “We were requesting them to not cross from here, but they were trying to break the police barricade unlawfully. So, we had to arrest them under Preventive Sections. If there is information of a ‘breach of peace’, police can arrest them under preventive sections.” Narasimha Reddy, Former Chief Justice of Patna High Court, said, “We sat here but it seems they've a problem with this also. Now, we will seek the appointment of the governor and explain the situation to him. Later we'll talk about this to the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi...”
25 February,2024 06:32 PM IST
Congress MLA S Vijayadharani, who represents Vilavancode in Tamil Nadu, officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on February 24. “Lot of great things are happening under honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi for our country,” said Vijayadharani after joining the BJP. She also credited BJP Tamil Nadu K Annamalai for his efforts in the state.
24 February,2024 06:33 PM IST
Tensions remained high in the region on Feb 23 as protests flared up for a 10th consecutive day in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali. Locals of Sandeshkhali and BJP’s Mahila Morcha on Feb 23 protested against the TMC Govt in the Bermajur village of the region. The protestors are seeking justice against alleged atrocities committed by TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan and his aides. A clash broke out between locals and the police after the police halted the protest. Some female villagers got injured during the Sandeshkhali Violence. Falguni Patra, West Bengal BJP Mahila Morcha President also protested against the Police in Bermajur village. "The people who are being looted, Police are committing atrocities against them. This is the truth of Bengal...nobody is safe...we are being stopped from going there because they don't want the truth to come out...women here are trying to speak to us but Police are scaring them away," said Falguni Patra.
24 February,2024 01:58 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
