Politics

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BJP leaders to meet Modi to discuss Advani's role, politicos react

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): As all exit polls projected NDA's victory in 2014 Lok Sabha elections, activities have increased in the BJP camp. The BJP leadership is seeking to figure out what to do with party stalwarts LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, both decades senior to BJP's Prime Ministerial Candidate Narendra Modi. BJP leader Nitin Gadkari along with party president Rajnath Singh and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley, will meet Modi in Gandhinagar today to discuss the post poll scenario.

May 14, 2014

Malaysian devotees in 'Sunning Buddha ritual'

Hundreds of devotees flock to the Enlightened Heart Tibetan Buddhist temple in Ipoh, Malaysia to take part in 'Sunning Buddha ritual'. Duration: 00:39

May 14, 2014

Turkey mine blast kills over 200, hundreds more trapped

More than 200 people have been killed and hopes are fading for hundreds more still trapped underground after an explosion at a coal mine in western Turkey, one of the worst industrial disasters ever to hit the country. Duration: 00:59

May 14, 2014

Andhra Pradesh: TDP, TRS Win Majority Seats in Elections to ZPTCs, MPTCs

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) have won majority seats in the elections held to Zilla Parishat Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs) and Mandal Parishat Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) in Andhra Pradesh (AP) in April.

May 14, 2014

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Thai protesters occupy heart of power as crisis deepens

From state rooms normally used by Thai prime ministers to host foreign dignitaries, protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban and his supporters are now plotting the downfall of the wounded government. Duration: 01:09

May 14, 2014

Residents of Murshidabad fall sick after consuming temple food

Murshidabad, May 14 (ANI): In a likely case of food poisoning, around 300 residents of Murshidabad district in West Bengal fell sick after consuming food served in a temple, as per reports. Locals said that people who ate the food served as a part of the temple offering started vomiting and started showing dysenteric symptoms. People suffering with stomach infection were admitted to a local hospital and Murshidabad medical college. The affected included a large number of women and children, who were seen resting on the floor of the hospital.

May 14, 2014

NCP rejects speculation of alliance with BJP

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Reacting over the speculation that the NCP will give support to BJP, NCP leader Praful Patel today rubbished reports that it was cosying up to BJP ahead of formation of the next government. He said that his party is with UPA.

May 14, 2014

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Politicos react as Praful Patel's talk of stable govt triggers speculation of BJP-NCP pact

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Politicos on Wednesday reacted to senior NCP leader Praful Patel's statement that the BJP will emerge as the single largest party and the country needs a stable government which will "decisively govern for five years". The statement by has set off speculation about the stand of the key UPA ally post-poll.

May 14, 2014

Congress prepares ground to shield Rahul as rivals target him for predicted poll debacle

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The Congress on Wednesday tried to shield party vice president Rahul Gandhi even as rivals targeted him over the predicted poll debacle. Former BJP leader Jagdambika Pal who crossed over to join BJP before elections said that the Congress worked under Rahul's leadership during election campaigning and therefore he should be held responsible for his party's defeat.

May 14, 2014

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Thai Government, Election Agency Postpone Talks over Security Worry

A meeting between Thailand's interim prime minister and the Election Commission to fix a date for polls that the government hopes will break a stalemate was postponed on Wednesday due to security concern over the venue, a commission official said.

May 14, 2014

Success party of two National Award winning films

Mumbai, May 14 (ANI): The cast and crew of India's National Award winning films 'Shahid' and 'Ship of Theseus' came together to celebrate the success of their movie in entertainment capital Mumbai. Director of Bollywood film 'Shahid', Hansal Mehta, filmmaker Kiran Rao and Chief of Disney UTV movies, Siddharth Roy Kapur were also present during the celebrations. Both the movies received the National Film Awards in May. Hansal Mehta received the Best Director award for 'Shahid' and Raj Kumar Rao won the Best Actor for the same film. 'Ship of Theseus' won the award for Best Feature Film. Kiran Rao, wife of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, was involved with the promotion of indie film 'Ship of Theseus' for Indian cinema that has been directed by Anand Gandhi. On the occasion Kiran said if a film is able to touch people's heart it is the best reward among all awards.

May 14, 2014

Giriraj Singh refuses to budge from 'terrorists from one community' remark

Patna, May 14 (ANI): After giving a yet another controversial statement on Pakistan and terrorism saying that all the terrorists belong to one particular community, BJP leader Giriraj Singh refused to budge from his remark. He said that his statements were twisted by the media, though he would never take a step back on his statement that Pakistan shelters the terrorists and that he doesn't think that there is anything wrong about the same.

May 14, 2014

Politicos react as Naveen Patnaik indicates giving conditional support to NDA

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Politicos on Wednesday reacted to Biju Janata Dal chief and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's statement that it may join back the NDA camp to help in government formation at the Centre. BJD is a former ally of the BJP.

May 14, 2014

Arun Maira says Sonia called shots on appointments and UPA policies, Politicos react

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Following release of books criticizing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, another book on Singh by outgoing Planning Commission member Arun Maira released a book saying Sonia Gandhi called shots on appointments and UPA policies. Reacting on the same, Congress leader Meem Afzal and Rashid Alvi said that these books are coming as the government is about to change and these people are to leave the position they are holding, with the purpose of gaining credibility in the BJP. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that Maira is right but the timing is controversial. Meanwhile, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar and Former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui supported the view.

May 14, 2014

Politicos condemn Giriraj Singh's 'all terrorist from one community' remark

New Delhi/ Nagpur, May 14 (ANI): Political leaders on Wednesday condemned Giriraj Singh's remark wherein he asked why all terrorists belong to one community. Congress leader Meem Afzal and NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that it shows that BJP uses religion in everything and that Singh is an immature politician. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that what Singh said shows the ideology of the BJP and RSS. Meanwhile, RSS leader Virag Pachpor also condemned such statement where a certain religion is generalized like this. RJD leader Manoj Jha said that its shocking that people like Singh is allowed in politics.

May 14, 2014