Actor Dhanush arrived at a polling booth to cast his vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Central Chennai’s Alwarpet on April 19
19 April,2024 01:18 PM IST
In this second video of the Mid-day series Straight Talk, Political Strategist Ritwik Mehta breaks down the winning strategy deployed by the Bhartiya Janata Party, Annamalai’s fandom, the Modi Factor, Congress’ downfall, Political chaos in Maharashtra, Bihar politics, prospects of INDIA Alliance along side BJP making inroads in states of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. From grassroots mobilization to high-level coalition building, Mehta offers invaluable insights into how the BJP navigates the complex landscape of Indian politics dethroning long-standing political parties in the process. Watch exclusive insights into the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024, as political analyst Ritwik Mehta delves into understanding the inner workings of India's political parties with Katyayani Kapoor.
15 April,2024 08:30 PM IST
PM Modi on March 17 held a public meeting in AP’s Palnadu joined by TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu and Janasena chief Pawan KalyanIt was the first occasion, the 3 leaders shared the stage in a rally ahead of the Lok Sabha Polls 2024 However, an unmissable incident occurred when PM Modi interrupted Pawan Kalyan’s speech Interrupting Kalyan’s speech, PM Modi asked some of his supporters to climb down lamp post. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noticed people climbing the structure on which lights were fixed and immediately interrupted Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan, who was addressing the gathering, to urge them to come down from the lamp post. Watch video.
18 March,2024 12:58 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 06 launched a scathing attack on RJD in Bihar, saying that when "Jungle Raj" came to the state, migration increased and the future of lakhs of students of the state was put at stake. Addressing a rally here as part of BJP’s preparations for the Lok Sabha polls, PM Modi said it is essential for Bihar to be developed for "Viksit Bharat" and the NDA government in the state has given speed to development works. Referring to the Rashtriya Janata Dal government that ruled Bihar for about 14 years between 1990 and 2005, PM Modi said that "one family prospered" and youth had to go out of state to earn their livelihood. "How lands were grabbed in lieu of jobs. The challenge of outward migration increased during the Jungle Raj, those who brought jungle raj only cared about their family," he said.
06 March,2024 08:31 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a youth gathering on March 05. While addressing the gathering, the Home Minister hailed PM Narendra Modi and said that if the public gives Narendra Modi a third term, he’ll make India the third-largest economy in the world. He also urged the voters to analyse PM Modi’s work before voting for him. He listed down all the great works PM Modi has done for the nation in his tenure. Narendra Modi has an account of the last ten years and also a vision for the next 25 years. Such a leader is not found often, he further added.
06 March,2024 12:20 PM IST
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath on February 25 talked about the cancellation of UP Police constable exam. Yogi Adityanath said that strict action would be taken against those involved in paper leak. He also said that if the selection process is not transparent, then it is equal to hampering the youth’s future.
25 February,2024 04:01 PM IST
The candidates of the UP Police constable exam danced in joy as the exam was cancelled by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Hundreds of candidates danced, celebrated in Lucknow. Some even thanked Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for cancelling the exam. Some of the candidates were protesting at Eco Garden after reports of paper leak. On February 24, CM Yogi took to X and informed about the exam cancellation.
24 February,2024 06:27 PM IST
Valentine's Day 2024: On The occasion of Valentine's Day, let us go back to listening in to the love stories of some celebrity couples as they shared it with Mid-day.com's special segment Couple Goals. From Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain, to Jasmin Bhasin & Aly Goni and many other. Watch the full video to learn more about love from these stars
14 February,2024 04:53 PM IST
As many as eight former Indian Navy personnel were released from Qatar on February 12. The Qatar authorities had announced their verdict of death sentence to the Indian men as they were charged of espionage. On Feb 12, seven of the eight Ex-Indian Navy veterans landed in Delhi and they hailed PM Modi for his intervention. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has received praise for the diplomatic victory in Qatar. Even Pakistani political expert hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing back former Navy veterans after being released from the Qatar Death Penalty. Pakistani political analyst Dr Qamar Cheema uploaded a video on his YouTube channel with a title “Modi Magic Worked in Qatar”. Notably, PM Modi met with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on the sidelines of COP 28 Summit in Dubai. Navy veterans who returned from Qatar also hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his personal intervention.
13 February,2024 01:09 PM IST
Describing the beginning of her long-term association with Zoya Akhtar, Reema narrated during Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist how she bumped into Zoya. This happened during the auditions for 'Bombay Boys' (1998), where Reema was already an AD. Zoya had dropped in for the same position. Zoya also mentioned how the director Kaizad, wanted Zoya to test for Tara Deshpande’s part in 'Bombay Boys'. Watch the full video to find out!
31 January,2024 06:00 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
