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
The business empire of Indian Industrialist Gautam Adani is under the radar of the US authorities. The combined market capitalization of all 11 Adani stocks fell by around Rs 2.25 lakh crore to Rs 12 lakh crore. The investigation and its outcomes into allegations by the US persecutors will likely continue to influence investor sentiment and market performance for the Adani Group in the near term. But why is the US involved in this? What is the Gautam Adani bribery controversy all about? In this video Mid-day journalist, Katyayani Kapoor explains the Indictment. Take a look.
21 November,2024 06:52 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
The state of Maharashtra went to polls today for the Maharashtra Election 2024. From first-time voters to civic heroes, from the affluent and the celebrities to the common man, people from all walks of life were seen stepping out to vote. A section of voters were seen braving the odds to vote. Pregnant voters, Handicap voters and Senior Citizens didn’t let any challenge hold them back from voting. From the highs to the lows, here is a quick roundup of the voting day in Mumbai.
20 November,2024 08:39 PM IST
Maharashtra went to polls today. More than 1 crore voters registered to vote for the ongoing Maharashtra Election 2024 today. Salman Khan and his family members were spotted exercising their right to vote. Salman Khan was spotted leaving the polling booth after voting. Also spotted were father Salim Khan, Mother Salma Khan, and brothers Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan at the polling booth. The family has voted amid security concerns that have escalated after death threats in recent times.
20 November,2024 07:02 PM IST
The polling for the Maharashtra Election 2024 is going on today. More than 1 crore voters are registered to vote for the ongoing Assembly Elections today. Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, his sons Anant Ambani, and Akash Ambani, and daughter-in-law Shloka Mehta cast their votes for the Maharashtra Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Mumbai. Take a look.
20 November,2024 05:07 PM IST
Amid the ongoing voting in the Maharashtra Election 2024, setting an inspiring example of democracy, a 29-year-banker reached a polling booth in Virar East direct from her haldi function and cast her franchise. Her hands, face and neck were covered in haldi paste. Sayali Rajendra Vartak, the bride-to-be from Virar, came to the polling booth to cast her vote despite her busy wedding preparations. Sayali, is set to get married in Rajasthan. On the other hand, BJP MP from Mumbai’s North Constituency Piyush Goyal was seen casting a vote at one of the Borivali polling booths. People from the Transgender community were also seen exercising their voting rights. Also, a young voter from Dombivli traveled 12,500 kilometers from Canada to exercise his voting right! Voters are urged to cast their votes by 6 PM.
20 November,2024 05:01 PM IST
In this video, we hear from first-time voters like Muskaan and Samraaj Thackeray, who cast their votes for the first time in the Versova Assembly constituency after returning from the USA. Independent candidate Geeta Jain explains why people should vote. Kirit Somaiya reviews the situation in Garodia Nagar. Plus, a senior citizen from Belapur shares his thoughts on the importance of voting. Watch video for more.
20 November,2024 03:31 PM IST
Amid the ongoing voting in the Maharashtra Election 2024, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde and his wife Vrushali Shrikant Shinde were seen at the polling booth casting their votes. Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde said, "The atmosphere is good, people are coming out of their homes to vote. People are happy with the development work that has been done in the last two and a half years. Ladli Behna Yojana is an effective scheme and women are voting in large numbers for their brother. We are doing the politics of development."
20 November,2024 03:12 PM IST
BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde has responded to accusations of attempting to buy votes in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The controversy began when Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) supporters, led by Hitendra Thakur, accused Tawde of distributing ₹5 crore to bribe voters for BVA candidate Rajan Naik. This altercation took place more than 17 hours after the election campaign ended, when BVA activists stormed a hotel and threw cash at Tawde, disrupting a meeting with BJP candidate Naik. Despite claims from BVA, including allegations found in a diary by MLA Kshitij Thakur, no evidence of money distribution was found in Tawde's vehicle. Tawde has now called NCP leader Supriya Sule a liar regarding the allegations.
20 November,2024 11:46 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
