Think twice before swiping right! Mid-day's dating app scam expose has brought to the forefront one of the murkiest nexus between some young girls and a few Mumbai nightclubs who are implicating men to shell out hefty bills. Following the complaints by Mid-day readers, a sting operation conducted by Mid-day reporters Samiullah Khan and Shirish Vaktania has exposed manipulative techniques being used by nightclubs to bring business through a well-curated plan by their PR. In this episode of Mid-day explains, we bring to you what this expose is all about and went behind the scenes of this Mid-day sting operation.
01 September,2024 12:00 PM IST
Midday’s sting operation uncovered a cunning scam where girls on dating apps tricked men into spending huge amounts at nightclubs. Our undercover investigation reveals how these scammers, using fake names, manipulate victims into racking up bills between ₹25,000 and ₹60,000. Watch as we expose the shady collaboration between the scammers and nightclub management, and see how unsuspecting victims are left with massive bills while the scammers continue their deceitful schemes. Don’t miss this jaw-dropping expose!
23 August,2024 11:58 AM IST
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, in a press conference, criticized the BJP government's handling of the NEET exam controversy, branding it as irresponsible and insensitive. He condemned the inquiry conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and instead called for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation. Gogoi emphasized the need for transparency and impartiality in addressing the concerns surrounding the NEET examination process. His remarks underscored Congress's stance on the issue, advocating for a thorough and independent probe to ensure justice and accountability.
13 June,2024 05:47 PM IST
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), infamous for its notorious attempts of waging asymmetrical war against India, once again bit the dust as its major ‘honey-trapping’ bid was foiled in Gujarat and a man was arrested in the case. This time, an ISI was eyeing information on India’s one of the most advanced missile system, BrahMos. A Pakistani agent, posing as a girl from Chandigarh, ‘honey-trapped’ Indian man Pravin Mishra through Facebook. Who is Pravin Mishra? Pravin Mishra, an aeronautical engineer by profession, worked at a factory in Gujarat’s Ankleshwar. The company supplied synthetic chemical to Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). The Pakistani agent, who was in pursuit of sensitive details related to BrahMos, befriended Mishra through social media and attempted to persuade him to leak information. While Pravin shared some details with ISI, Indian intel agencies were quick to nab him. Pravin has now been arrested and FIR has been registered. The further probe is underway.
10 May,2024 04:41 PM IST
Kangana Ranaut is currently campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections. She will be contesting in the Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The actress who makes her political debut this election season has also been making controversial and viral remarks during her speeches. She recently claimed that she has received the same amount of love and respect as senior actor Amitabh Bachchan has in the film industry.
07 May,2024 06:18 PM IST | Mumbai
UK-based daily newspaper, The Guardian claimed, “Indian Govt ordered targeted killings in Pakistan”. However, the Ministry of External Affairs has vehemently rejected the claims made by The Guardian in its report. Denying the allegations, Ministry of External Affairs called it a “false and malicious anti-India propaganda”. After The Guardian’s reports, PM Modi’s 2019 Lok Sabha Election speech doing rounds on social media. On Mar 04, 2019, PM Modi slammed Pakistan for its continuous cross-border terrorism and said, “Hum Ghar me Gush ke Marenge”. Defence Expert KP Fabian has rejected The Guardian’s report and echoed MEA’s statement. However, he said that The Guardian’s report will benefit the ruling BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.
06 April,2024 06:33 PM IST
The entertainment industry lost another good soul of an actor Rituraj Singh. Many celebrities came to bid him farewell at his funeral. Arshad Warsi even interacted with the media as well and mentioned that it feels bad to lose a humble, and decent guy like Rituraj Singh who is also a brilliant actor. Mini Manthur was hesitant to speak about anything saying that the time does not feel right to be talking about anything. Many other stars shared their thoughts on the loss. Watch the full video for more!
21 February,2024 04:52 PM IST
Anupamaa actor, Rituraj Singh passed away on February 20, 2024 at the age of 59 due to cardiac arrest. His last rites took place in Mumbai on February 21. Several friends, colleagues and well-wishers from the TV and film industry were spotted at his residence as they came pay their last tribute. Nakuul Mehta, Hiten Tejwani with wife Gauri Pradhan, Arshad Warsi and many other celebrities were spotted. Rituraj Singh is known for shows like Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Kutumb, Abhay 3 and Never Kiss Your Best Friend. He was also seen in Rupali Ganguly’s superhit show, Anupamaa. Rituraj also worked in films like Satyamev Jayate 2 and Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Watch the full video for more!
21 February,2024 11:56 AM IST
The Committee on External Affairs highlighted that Pakistan’s ISI is providing a haven to terrorist outfits. ISI is Pakistan’s agency responsible for providing intelligence inputs to the country’s military. The report highlighted that terrorism in India is sponsored from across the border. The Committee on External Affairs presented their 28th report on ‘Countering Global Terrorism at Regional and International Levels’. The report emphasised an action plan and mechanism to root out terrorist networks in the neighbouring countries. For a long time, Pakistan has been accused of being a ‘terror hub’ and providing shelter to terror groups. India has strained ties with Pakistan because of its continuous infiltration attempts in Jammu & Kashmir. Post abrogation of Article 370, India-Pakistan relations have nosedived.
06 February,2024 02:35 PM IST
Ayesha Kanga, a loved internet fashion icon and actress from Netflix's popular show 'Class', has impressed the audience with both her acting skills and her fashion choices. In an exclusive interview with Mid-day.com, she spoke about her journey to landing the role of 'Yashika' and her personal fashion and style preferences. Ayesha shared some interesting insights, including her favourite shopping destinations in Mumbai and her love for the K-pop band BTS. Watch the interview to catch all the fun!
26 January,2024 02:17 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
