Drought Hits Maharashtra and Karnataka Ahead of Polls, Alia Bhatt Shines at ‘Heeramandi’ Premiere

Amidst the approaching summer season, numerous districts across Karnataka and Maharashtra, two states preparing for polls within the next 48 hours, are confronted with severe drought conditions. Consequently, in this segment of ‘Get Real India,’ we present a ground report from Maharashtra’s Baramati district, where villagers are compelled to rely on water tankers that provide water only once a week.

Alia Bhatt’s appearance at the premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ left attendees in awe as she radiated elegance in ivory attire. Accompanied by her mother, Soni Razdan, and mother-in-law, Neetu Kapoor, Alia graced the event with her presence. Notably, she has previously collaborated with Bhansali in the critically acclaimed film ‘Gangubai Khatiawadi.’ Actress Mrunal Thakur also graced the screening with her presence.

This episode of ‘Newstrack’ delved into the intricate economic and political discussions surrounding income redistribution, inheritance tax, and wealth surveys. In a separate episode of ‘To The Point,’ the contentious debate sparked by PM Modi’s ‘mangalsutra’ remark took center stage.

With the second phase of Lok Sabha polls fast approaching, India Today’s Milan Sharma embarked on a journey to Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat to gauge the political sentiments prevailing in the Jat-dominated region. His report sheds light on the electoral dynamics and the prevailing mood among voters as the battle for Baghpat intensifies.

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