The BJP led Mahayuti coalition is all set to claim a sweeping victory in the state of Maharashtra. Actress Swara Bhaskar’s husband Fahad Ahmad, NCP (SCP) leader contested in the elections from the Anushakti Nagar constituency that has been a bastion of NCP veteran Nawab Malik. While as per ECI’s figures by 2 pm, Fahad Ahmad is trailing behind Sana Malik of the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Fahad Ahmad and wife Swara Bhaskar cried foul and levelled accusations of EVM tampering. Swara Bhasker had campaigned for husband Fahad intensely in the constituency.
23 November,2024 03:33 PM IST
In the high-octane Baramati seat, Maharashtra Deputy CM & NCP Candidate from Baramati Assembly Ajit Pawar is leading in the battle with his nephew Yugendra Pawar. Baramati constituency has been a bastian of the Pawars but since the split of the NCP into two factions, the battle has become even more intense. Supporters of Maharashtra Deputy CM & NCP Candidate from Baramati Assembly Ajit Pawar burst crackers to celebrate his lead. Mahayuti has crossed the majority mark of 145 seats in the state.
23 November,2024 12:05 PM IST
RJ-turned-actor Malishka Mendonsa, who essays the role of Indian political activist and poet Sarojini Naidu in the web series Freedom at Midnight, speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about her stint in showbiz. She discusses the challenges in her career and her controversial song on Mumbai potholes. Malishka has also dabbled into the dubbing space and voiced for popular animated characters like Anxiety in Inside Out 2 and Mona in The Incredibles. Watch the video for more.
22 November,2024 08:29 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah war, International Criminal Court’s decision has sent shockwaves. In a major blow to Netanyahu, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against him on November 21, 2024. Notably, Israel’s ex defence chief, as well as a Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri, were included in the warrant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The decision was met with an outrage in Israel, where Benjamin Netanyahu’s supporters expressed their disappointment on ICC warrant. Netanyahu's office said the ICC decision was "anti-semitic" and he will "not yield to pressure, will not be deterred" until Israel's war objectives are met. The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said the decision was not a political one but made by a court and thus should be respected and implemented. Notably, Israel's 13-month campaign in Gaza has killed about 44,000 Palestinians and displaced nearly all the enclave's population, Gaza officials say.
22 November,2024 12:34 PM IST
Amid the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Russian President Putin on Nov 21 said that Russia had launched a hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile attack on a Ukrainian military facility. Issuing a direct warning to West, Putin said that Moscow could strike military installations of any country whose weapons were used against Russia.
22 November,2024 11:49 AM IST
The nine-day celebration of India’s cultural and cinematic heritage—the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)—has kickstarted in Goa. Many prominent celebrities like Nagarjuna, Sunny Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Bhumi Pednekar, Shekhar Kapur, Prasoon Joshi, & many others graced the event. Goa's Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, addressed the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on November 20, highlighting the festival's growing success each year. He emphasised the strong connection between IFFI and Goa, calling it a key calendar event for both national and international guests. Sawant also mentioned ongoing efforts to upgrade the festival's infrastructure. The event, which began on November 20, will run until November 28 in Goa.
21 November,2024 04:28 PM IST
Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole has stated that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government will be formed in Maharashtra under Congress leadership. He believes that based on current voting trends and public feedback, most Congress candidates will win in the state. Patole criticized BJP's national general secretary for allegedly distributing money and violating the code of conduct, claiming that his hotel stay was restricted after 5 pm. He also questioned the BJP’s actions, mentioning that Devendra Fadnavis's PA is contesting elections from Wardha, where liquor bottles were found despite it being a liquor-ban district. Patole raised concerns about BJP using money and liquor for votes and accused them of not respecting the constitutional system.
21 November,2024 12:27 PM IST
In the past 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received top honors from several countries worldwide. On November 21, during his visit to Guyana and Barbados, he was conferred with their highest awards. Guyana awarded him "The Order of Excellence," while Barbados will honor him with the "Honorary Order of Freedom." Dominica also presented PM Modi with its highest award, the "Dominica Award of Honour." These awards add to his impressive list, which includes prestigious honors like Russia's "Order of St. Andrew the Apostle" and the U.S. "Legion of Merit." With these three new awards, PM Modi has now received 19 international accolades. He arrived in Guyana after attending the successful G20 summit in Brazil.
21 November,2024 11:09 AM IST
The Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024 began on November 20th, with many people coming out to vote. Several prominent figures also cast their votes, including political leaders like Sharad Pawar, Ashish Shelar, Shaina NC, Mohan Bhagwat, and CP Radhakrishnan. Along with them, well-known celebrities like actors Rajkumar Rao, Akshay Kumar, Gautami Kapoor, and director Kabir Khan also participated in the voting process. The atmosphere was lively as voters lined up at polling stations to have their say in the future of the state. These elections are crucial, with many important personalities taking part to ensure their voice is heard in shaping Maharashtra's political landscape. Watch video for more.
20 November,2024 09:34 AM IST
At a recent women-centric award show, Bollywood divas including Taapsee Pannu, Huma Qureshi, Shefali Shah, and American-born rapper Raja Kumari graced the red carpet, celebrating female empowerment. Taapsee, known for her candidness, shared her thoughts on the overuse of biopics in cinema, acknowledging the pressure of portraying real-life figures. She also revealed her inspiration and named four women whose pictures she keeps close. Shefali Shah, famed for her role in 'Dil Dhadakne Do,' revealed her favourite role to date. Meanwhile, Raja Kumari teased her upcoming Telugu song, a collaboration with A.R. Rahman, calling it an ode to female icons everywhere.
19 November,2024 05:34 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
