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Giving a twist to the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s slogan of “ab ki baar 400 paar”, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said the people have seen through the “theatrics” of the current government and gave a new mantra of her own: “ab ki baar aap ki sarkar, ab ki baar janata ki sarkar” (this time, a government run by you, a government run by the people”. Attacking the BJP in the crucial state of Maharashtra which, at 48, elects the second-highest number of Lok Sabha MPs, Ms Gandhi said at a rally in Latur on Saturday that…

Priyanka Chopra recently delved into the cultural contrasts between her and husband Nick Jonas, highlighting how after six years of marriage, they’ve found a harmonious balance. Priyanka Chopra shared that even though she and Nick Jonas come from large families, their upbringings were distinctly diverse in terms of cultural influences, necessitating a process of adapting and understanding each other’s backgrounds. During a conversation with the Read the Room podcast, Priyanka spoke about their mutual appreciation for each other’s home countries and readiness to immerse themselves in one another’s cultures.Priyanka then shared how an Indian family like hers would “speak over…

A 17-year-old girl from Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district immolated herself apparently after she was upset over her father’s dependence on alcohol and violent behaviour towards her mother, an official said on Saturday. The teenager died by suicide in Rawat Palasia village on Friday, said Barwah police station in-charge Nirmal Shrivas. The girl left behind a note saying her father was a habitual drinker and would often beat up her mother. The teenager also accused the police of not taking action despite complaints against her father, the official said, citing the suicide note. Shrivas, however, denied the allegation against police. He…

Hitting back at PM Narendra Modi, who has been attacking the Congress over an alleged “wealth redistribution” promise in its manifesto, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said she has seen several Prime Ministers – including her father who she “brought back in pieces” – but not one who lies to the people. In various rallies during the ongoing Lok Sabha election, PM Modi has alleged that the Congress has promised “wealth redistribution” in its manifesto and would not spare even women’s ‘mangalsutras’ – a piece of jewellery worn by Hindu married women. The Congress, including its president Mallikarjun Kharge, has denied this…

Union Minister Anurag Thakur hit out at the Congress Saturday morning – a day after the second phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections – and claimed that there were “foreign forces” involved in preparing the poll manifesto of the opposition party. “In the Congress manifesto, along with the hand of the Congress, hands of foreign forces are also visible who want to give your children’s property to Muslims, finish the nations nuclear weapons, divide the nation on casteism and regionalism,” Mr Thakur said at a rally in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur. “The tukde-tukde gang has surrounded Congress completely and…

After the second phase of voting of the seven-phase 2024 Lok Sabha elections, a video of home minister Amit Shah stating that the BJP government will scrap the ‘unconstitutional reservation’ of Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) is making the rounds on social media. “Before casting your vote, listen to this statement of Home Minister Amit Shah where he is asking to end reservation, that is why 400 seats are being demanded so that the constitution can be changed,” wrote an X user who shared the video. Several X handles shared the video amplifying the…

During the election season, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma has been sharing posts highlighting the developmental achievements of the BJP government on social media. On April 25, he took his X handle to share a 27-second video supposedly to show the contrasting visuals of development during the BJP rule and poor infrastructure from his predecessor’s time. The viral clip in the initial few seconds shows cars on potholes-ridden roads. The caption of this part of the video reads, “Assam roads then”. The other portion of the video clip shows swanky roads, highways and bridges with the caption ” Assam…

The BJP has named lawyer Ujjwal Nikam who was the public prosecutor in the Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks as its candidate from Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha constituency. Mr Nikam replaces Poonam Mahajan, the current MP from this seat, as the party’s candidate. Mr Nikam was also the prosecutor in the murder case of Pramod Mahajan, the father of Poonam Mahajan, who was shot dead by his brother Pravin in April 2006 following a dispute. Poonam Mahajan was elected from the constituency in 2014 and 2019. She is also a former president of the BJP’s youth wing. Party leaders have…

Randeep Hooda’s weekend plans are sorted. On Saturday, the actor shared a video from his “wild weekend” adventure with his wife, actress Lin Laishram, at the Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh. The montage includes pictures and clips from their romantic getaway. In the opening frame, Lin Laishram is taking a selfie while Randeep affectionately embraces her. Moments later, the video transitions to the couple having fun in a pool. Subsequent scenes feature wildlife encounters with elephants, s tiger and a monkey during their open jeep safari. Towards the end, the lovebirds are seen enjoying what looks like a folk…

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said that the names of party candidates for the prestigious Amethi and Rae Bareli seats in Uttar Pradesh will be announced in a “few days”. Addressing a press conference here, he claimed that though the BJP says the corrupt must be put in jails, when leaders facing corruption charges join the saffron party, they are “put on the lap” and sent to Rajya Sabha or assembly. He also took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the latter’s “words have lost credibility”, while also accusing him of trying to polarise the country.…