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Former BJP leader shifts loyalties to Shiv Sena (UBT), faces off against BJP veteran in high-stakes election drama... [Read More]
09 May,2024 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekarmid-day speaks with BJP’s Jalgaon candidate Smita Wagh about challenges she faces... [Read More]
09 May,2024 07:28 AM IST | Jalgaon | Rajendra B. AklekarIn Nashik’s onion belt village, giant hoarding in village chowk shows Lok Sabha candidates their aukat... [Read More]
09 May,2024 06:50 AM IST | Nashik | Rajendra B. AklekarShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray makes impassioned speech at rally in Jalgaon, says Constitution must be ‘saved at all costs’... [Read More]
08 May,2024 07:10 AM IST | Jalgaon | Rajendra B. AklekarOfficials are invoking ancient concept of tabula rasa or blank slate to pique Jalgaon students’ interest... [Read More]
08 May,2024 07:05 AM IST | Jalgaon | Rajendra B. AklekarOn Wednesday night, a slew of celebrities turned up in the city putting their best fashion foot forward for the launch of the Tiffany store. ... [Read More]
09 May,2024 01:58 PM ISTIf you`re looking for activities to do this weekend, here`s a line-up that is sure to keep you busy [Report by: Devashish Kamble]... [Read More]
09 May,2024 12:27 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah said re-electing Narendra Modi as Prime Minister is crucial since his leadership is a robust response to any threat from Pakistan. Pics/ X... [Read More]
08 May,2024 10:15 PM ISTPriyanka Gandhi Vadra actively campaigned for her brother Rahul Gandhi in the Rae Bareli constituency, addressing concerns and rallying support from the electorate. Pics/ PTI... [Read More]
08 May,2024 11:16 PM IST | Rae BareliAre you struggling to stay stylish and cool in this scorching summer? Well, worry no more! We have got some fantastic ideas for you to beat the heat in style, and that too inspired by none other than the dashing Vijay Deverakonda himself! ... [Read More]
08 May,2024 09:36 AM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]
08 May,2024 08:00 PM ISTShweta Tiwari recently spent some quality time with her family in Thailand. Here’s a series of pictures the actress posted on her Instagram. ... [Read More]
08 May,2024 04:10 PM ISTSunsrisers Hyderabad will clash with Lucknow Super Giants in the 57th clash of the IPL 2024. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X/File Pic)... [Read More]
08 May,2024 03:32 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Andhra Pradesh`s Vijaywada on Wednesday, along with Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan. PM Modi was seated on a specially designed vehicle along with the two leaders. He was seen waving to the people who had gathered in huge numbers. The flags of BJP along with that of TDP and Jana Sena party were being carried out in the roadshow. Notably, the Bharatiya Janata Party is in alliance with TDP and Jana Sena Party in Andhra Pradesh. Elections for the 175-member Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state are scheduled for May 13 and the counting of votes will be held on June 4. Watch video. ... [Read More]
09 May,2024 02:06 PM ISTSam Pitroda has quit as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress amid a huge political row over his controversial racist remarks. The decision has been accepted by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The announcement about Mr Pitroda came in a terse post on X from the party`s communications-in-charge Jairam Ramesh. For the unversed, Sam Pitroda, in a podcast while describing the diversity of India, had said that the “people in the east look like the Chinese, people in the west look like the Arabs, people in the north look like, maybe, white and people in the south look like Africans.” This remark by Sam Pitroda created a controversial storm all over social media. Big politicians have been bashing Pitroda over his racist remark. PM Modi also slammed Pitroda over his racist slur. Other BJP leaders also came forward to bash Pitroda. Several big politicians from Northeast also called out Sam Pitroda on his racist slur. Watch video.... [Read More]
09 May,2024 01:09 PM ISTActress Kareena Kapoor Khan was appointed as UNICEF India`s National Ambassador on May 04. After being appointed as the new National Ambassador for UNICEF India, she said that she would work towards giving them their fundamental rights. “...I`m very honoured and very humbled to take on this position. I`ve waited ten years and worked tirelessly and worked very hard with all my heart. And now, finally, I`m joining them as a national ambassador. But of course, with that comes a huge responsibility, which I accept with all my heart, to ensure that every child through the corners of India, however vulnerable, wherever he is, whoever she is. When I say every single child, I do not specify gender. I do not want to voice or no voice, abled or disabled, I specify every single child. I will work towards giving them their fundamental right...” said Kareena Kapoor Khan.... [Read More]
05 May,2024 12:23 PM ISTAmid the Lok Sabha elections, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on May 8, once again raised the issues of PM Cares Fund. Following this, he trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks on ‘Mangalsutra’, increasing inflation and unemployment in the country. "We are defeating BJP since 40 years...in 2014 and 2019 PM Modi came but AIMIM won here...I want to ask PM, where is the money for PM care funds, in which bank is the electoral bond money?...unemployment and inflation are increasing...this year PM Modi wants to change the constitution so that he can end the reservation. He says that we are infiltrators and our daughters give birth to so many children, this is wrong. Will a Muslim take out the `Mangalsutra` from a Hindu woman? Prime Minister is frustrated,” said Asaduddin Owaisi... [Read More]
09 May,2024 11:06 AM ISTIn this flashback video from Sit With Hitlist with Mayank Shekhar, Saif Ali Khan narrates funny incidents from the film that was supposed to be his debut but never got made. Saif also discusses his admiration for films starring Amitabh Bachchan and explains why he didn’t enjoy watching movies featuring his mother, Sharmila Tagore. He also recounts the incident when he was asked to remove his shirt in acting school. Watch the video to know more. ... [Read More]
08 May,2024 09:50 PM ISTSana Sultan Khan recently shared details about her new song collaboration with Pathan and hinted at an upcoming movie. She expressed how personal connections and memories are linked to gifts she has received. Sana approaches each song as if it`s her first, emphasizing the uniqueness of every project. Meanwhile, Pathan observed a shift in Indian cinema, noting that Punjabi songs are now a staple in Hindi films.... [Read More]
08 May,2024 09:49 PM ISTTV star Sara Khan, known for her role in `Sapna Babul Ka ... Bidaai`, is preparing for her latest film `Guilt 3`. She shared insights into her acting journey, discussing the challenges she encountered while portraying a character ten years younger than herself. The actress also revealed details about the movie`s storyline, spilling the beans about its focus on the intricate dynamics among a father, daughter, and stepmother. Watch our video to discover more about Sara Khan`s journey to master her role in this upcoming film.... [Read More]
08 May,2024 09:46 PM ISTBJP candidate from Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat, Madhavi Latha bluntly mocked Rahul Gandhi. She took a direct dig at Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi and called him ‘Italy Vaasi’ on May 06. She further mocked the congress leader and said that he never reads the constitution. She also added that Rahul Gandhi never visits India and has nothing to do with the country. Madhavi bluntly said that Rahul Gandhi only comes to India when there`s election season. Watch video to know what more she said. ... [Read More]
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