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Politicos react as Shazia Ilmi quits AAP

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Politicos on Saturday reacted over Shazia Ilmi’s resignation from the Aam Aadmi party. Ilmi highlighting various reasons which caused her to quit had said that she is sad about this decision but had no other option after realizing various flaws in the party. Her brother and BJP leader Aijaz Ilmi said that it is not surprising as AAP is an anarchist party. Congress leader Meem Afzal termed Ilmi's resignation as the right step.

May 24, 2014

Gopinath quits AAP, Yogendra Yadav says doesn't know when Gopinath joined party

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Captain Gopinath on Saturday announced that he is quitting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He said that he was having some differences with the AAP leadership, and added that though he had a lot of admiration for party founder Arvind Kejriwal, he could not reconcile with Kejriwal's decision to court arrest and deny payment of bond in connection with a defamation case filed against him by BJP leader Nitin Gadkari. Reacting over this AAP leader Yogendra Yadav said that he doesn't know when Gopinath joined the party.

May 24, 2014

People visit beaches, water parks to cool off in summer heat

Visakhapatnam/ Kolkata, May 24 (ANI): As there is no respite from the scorching sun in most of the parts of India, people are opting for cooler ways to escape the sizzling summer heat. In Visakhapatnam, people toiling under heat wave headed to a beach to cool off and take bath in the sea water. The residents were seen carrying umbrellas and drinking fruit juices to protect themselves from the sun and beat the heat. The roadside juice vendors also did brisk business as people thronged the kiosks for refreshing cold beverages.

May 24, 2014

California Drive-by Shooting: 7 Dead as 'Mentally Disturbed' Man Sprays Bullets at Random People

Seven people have been killed in a drive by shooting in Isla Vista, near the University of California, in which a 'Mentally Disturbed' man sprays bullets at random people.

May 24, 2014

New York's 'canners' recycle city's trash to survive

Loaded down with huge plastic bags in decrepit shopping carts, New York's so-called "canners" criss-cross the city night and day, scavenging trash bins for cans and bottles. Duration: 02:15

May 24, 2014

MEA confirms Sharif's attendance for Modi's oath taking ceremony

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Saturday confirmed that Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would attend the swearing in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi. Akbaruddin, said that all eight countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) would be present for the august event. Pakistan is also likely to free 150 Indian fishermen languishing in its jail.

May 24, 2014

Saddened by Shazia's resignation: Yogendra Yadav

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Blaming a lack of inner party democracy in Aam Aadmi Party, Shazia Ilmi, one of its founder members, resigned from all party positions on Saturday. Reacting over this, AAP leader Yogendra Yadav said that the party is saddened by Shazia's resignation. He said that the party tried to persuade her to stay but sadly couldn't convince her. He added that if Shazia's role and relevance will be defined in the party she might consider joining it again.

May 24, 2014

Uddhav says Cabinet should be big to accommodate allies, Politicos react

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray's demand of having a big Cabinet in the Center to accommodate NDA allies has invited political reactions. RPI (A) leader Ramdas Athawale said that the allies should be given space in the Cabinet even if it is big or small. CPI leaders Atul Anjan and D Raja stated that this decision has to be taken by the BJP and its senior leaders as to what should be the strength and size of the Cabinet.

May 24, 2014

Politicos react as Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif agrees to attend Modi's swearing-in

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Politicos on Saturday reacted over Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's confirmation that he will be attending Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on May 26. Sharif will be visiting New Delhi following Modi's invite.

May 24, 2014

NC, PDP welcome Nawaz Sharifs visit to India for Modis oath taking ceremony

Srinagar, May 24 (ANI): The National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party have welcomed the decision of Pakistan Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, to participate in the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as prime minister. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he was glad that Sharif has accepted the invitation and hoped that this would mark a new beginning in Indo-Pak relations. Abdullah said the people of Jammu and Kashmir will be closely watching the developments. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti too welcomed Sharif’s decision.

May 24, 2014

'Modi-Sharif Handshake Photo Op' to Overshadow Swearing In: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah has on Saturday applauded the nod given by Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to visit India.

May 24, 2014

Shazia Ilmi praises Kejriwal, urges him to quit jail politics

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): AAP leader Shazia Ilmi, after resigning from the party praised party Chief Arvind Kejriwal for his tremendous efforts of bringing a new hope to people in the form of AAP. She advised that Kejriwal should quit the idea of jail-bail politics, rid himself of those who have held him rigidly and come out to interact with the people and meet his own candidates everywhere. She also said that the failure of AAP would be the failure of one of the significant experiments in Indian democracy. She added that Kejriwal had 'shot the messenger' but she was consistently marginalized due to her constructive criticism.

May 24, 2014

Shazia Ilmi resigns from AAP, says party lacks inner democracy

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): AAP sees another leap after Chief Arvind Kejriwal's police custody as Shazia Ilmi on Saturday resigned from all offices of the party. Ilmi addressed media persons post resigning and highlighted various reasons which caused her to quit. She said that she is sad about this decision but had no other option after realizing various flaws in the party. Ilmi stated that AAP did a lot to change the political discourse in the country but it lacks inner democracy and often she has been marginalized like many other workers. She added that she is quitting the party for its welfare because she wants to see AAP raise as a hope to people. She also said that the party is overtaken by cronyism which does not allow correct decision making.

May 24, 2014

Australian Mom Taryn Brumfitt Wants Mothers to Love their Bodies, No Matter what Size and Shape

Taryn Brumfitt was once obsessed with the notion of looking perfect, which according to her was a slim and toned body. But over time, the mother of three's idea of perfection underwent a drastic change, and today, she is advocating moms to love their bodies, no matter what size or shape they are in.

May 24, 2014

Sports goods industry in Punjab booms ahead of FIFA World Cup

Jalandhar, May 24 (ANI): With 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil less than a month away, sports manufacturing houses in Punjab are flourishing as sport lovers throng the shops to buy football gear and apparels to support their respective teams. In Punjab’s Jalandhar city, brands like Nivia are manufacturing not just footballs but jerseys, shoes, souvenirs and women apparel to lure soccer crazy fans. The fans immerse themselves in football frenzy and scream their lungs out in support of their favourite teams. This time also, especially with the World Cup just around the corner, the football industry is expected to make a profit of 30 to 40 percent as compared to last year. Although football is not very popular in northern India, it definitely has a strong grip in West Bengal, Goa, Maharashtra and Mizoram.

May 24, 2014