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Special midnight Parliament session to mark GST launch on June 30

June 21, 2017

THE historic Central Hall of Parliament will host a midnight function on June 30 to launch the sweeping tax reform of GST, reminiscent of India's tryst with destiny on the midnight of August 15, 1947. GST has been billed as "one nation, one tax" reform. To help the companies, especially small taxpayers to get GST compliant, GST council have extended the timeline for filing of tax returns by two months.

DEMS DEFEATED AGAIN: Republican Handel Wins Georgia Special Election

June 21, 2017

Pamphlets sit outside the campaign office of Jon Ossoff , Democratic candidate for Georgia's 6th congressional district in Chamblee, Ga., Monday, June 19, 2017. Opinion polls showed a narrow lead for Democrat Jon Ossoff , a political newcomer who is hoping to win a district that has been held by Republicans since the 1970s.

Brexit 'divorce bill' from European Union to be settled ahead of trade talks

June 21, 2017

But the agreement appeared at odds with British Prime Minister Theresa May's earlier insistence that the divorce and the future relationship should be discussed in parallel. Mr Barnier said a " fair deal " was possible "and far better than no deal" and promised to work with, not against, the UK. Ominously for Britain and its hopes for a speedy trade deal, that EU-Canada pact took eight years from start to finish.

Trump says Otto Warmbier was left for too long in North Korea

June 21, 2017

The University of Virginia student was held for more than 17 months and medically evacuated from North Korea last week. Medical examiners are working to determine what killed Otto Warmbier , the American college student who was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in North Korea after he confessed to attempting to steal a propaganda poster from his hotel.

Iran's elite force rejects Saudi claims of foiled attack

June 21, 2017

It said the boat was one of two Iranian boats fishing in the Gulf that had been pushed off course by waves. "This was one of three vessels which were intercepted by Saudi forces". Saudi-Iran rivalry aside, does Muslim world need military alliance? During his visit to Tehran , Abadi seeks to discuss the expansion of ties between the two neighbors besides the attempts to help Iran and Saudi Arabia reduce the tensions.

Republican Karen Handel gets narrow win in Georgia congressional election

June 21, 2017

The 77-year-old congressman on Tuesday recalled a letter a young Ossoff wrote to Lewis asking for a Capitol Hill internship. Making his first bid for office, he's become a symbol of the Trump opposition movement. Democrats have plenty of energy nationally, but it hasn't translated to the electoral scoreboard. The President later pointed out wins the Republican Party has achieved in special elections across the country since he won in November past year.

Trump Pivots From China on Solving North Korea Problem in Dire Tweet

June 21, 2017

A funeral will be held Thursday at Warmbier's alma mater, Wyoming High School in Ohio. "When Otto returned to Cincinnati on June 13, he was unable to speak, unable to see and unable to react to verbal commands", the couple wrote . "The devastating loss of Otto Warmbier's life has led us to reconsider our position on accepting American tourists". In a news conference before Warmbier's death , they said they could not speculate on the cause of his condition.

Trump Impeachment: Robert Mueller's Firing Would Immediately Launch Impeachment Process, Democrats Warn

June 21, 2017

Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and senior adviser Jared Kushner have also hired attorneys as special counsel Robert Mueller , appointed after Comey's dismissal, leads the Russian Federation investigation. "Americans should be skeptical about anonymous allegations", Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said. The Post's story came soon after it reported that the FBI's Russian Federation investigation, spearheaded by special counsel Robert Mueller , had expanded to include a ...

USA shoots down pro-Assad drone in Syria

June 21, 2017

And on Monday, a USA fighter jet shot down a pro-Syrian regime drone in southeastern Syria . On June 18, A US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet shot down a Syrian SU-22 fighter-bomber after it attacked Syrian Democratic Forces south of the town of Tabqa.

Donald Trump returns to Twitter to lash out over Georgia special election

June 21, 2017

That has not stopped Trump from weighing in on the race. With two-thirds of the vote tallied, Handel led by 53 percent to 47 percent and media outlets predicted she would win. "Since the special election , where you were at 48.1 [percent], things have only moved to 48.8, with 50 million bucks under your belt". He's also a Hollywood darling, and has raised a significant amount of cash from coastal millionaires who have probably never even flown over Georgia , much less lived there.

The Fool on President Trump's Legal Team

June 21, 2017

Some have raised the possibility that Trump's request constituted obstruction of justice, but the president has yet to produce the tapes that could theoretically clear his name. Meanwhile, Sekulow said Mueller does have a "sterling reputation in Washington D.C.", and if there are conflicts with people he's named to his staff, that will be addressed.

Britain's Prince Philip admitted to hospital with infection

June 21, 2017

British media report that Prince Philip has been admitted to a hospital; not attending Queen's Speech. The Duke of Edinburgh, 96, was admitted to a London hospital overnight "for treatment of an infection arising from a pre-existing condition", a Buckingham Palace spokesman said in a statement.

Belgian troops shoot person at Brussels station after blast

June 21, 2017

He said there were more explosives that the suspect carried into the station than the small detonation that alerted the patrolling military to the man before they killed him. He said the man appeared to be 30 to 35 years of age. "But when I heard the second explosion I started to get in instinct mode". The adjacent metro station was open as normal, the transport authorities said.

Republican Karen Handel wins Georgia's 6th District Congressional race

June 21, 2017

Republican Karen Handel defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff in the most expensive congressional election in USA history. Republicans have defended the seat representing suburban Atlanta since 1979. The win continues a string of GOP victories in special congressional elections in 2017, in the wake of Donald Trump's White House victory last November.

Georgia Voting in Closely Watched Congressional Election

June 21, 2017

Atlanta congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis is revving up the crowd at the election night party for Democrat Jon Ossoff . The Palmetto State district hasn't seen the erosion of support for Trump that Georgia's 6th did last November though, and Republican state Rep.

Driver charged in wrong-way crash that killed pregnant woman

June 21, 2017

Four people were injured and taken to Northshore University Hospital. Police say 28-year-old Courtney Corbett was arraigned Monday on charges of manslaughter, assault and reckless driving. Police are working to figure out if the crash was a result of a police pursuit, CBS2's Reena Roy reported. The driver went the wrong way on South Service Road of the LIE and crashed into an innocent family's auto around 3:45 p.m., officials said.

Republican Karen Handel Beats Democrat Jon Ossoff In Georgia Special Election

June 21, 2017

Democrats hoped a victory on Tuesday would fuel momentum for the 2018 midterm elections. Ossoff, 30, initially drew national attention with the slogan "Make Trump Furious", inspiring volunteers from as far away as OR to knock on doors and make phone calls for him.

South Africa Parliament asks questions about Gupta family

June 21, 2017

Mashile told reporters after the meeting that the committee would seek legal advice about the documents required for proof, whether it could call Gigaba to discuss the work of a past committee and whether the scope of questioning would be sub judice.

PM leads yoga day celebrations amid rains

June 21, 2017

Virginia Governor Chris Van Hollen also sent his citation on the occasion in recognition of "the spiritual value that yoga and meditation offer, and with appreciation and gratitude for the organising committees outstanding efforts to encourage, peace, harmony and consciousness".

Will Akshay Kumar play PM Narendra Modi?

June 21, 2017

The plot of the film revolves around a newly-wed couple, played by Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar, from a rural village and how the absence of a toilet at home results in a feud between the two. "I can't think of anyone better to play our Prime Minster than Akshay ". Meanwhile, it was a moment of great pride for Akshay Kumar and his team of 'Toilet Ek Prem Katha , ' when Mr.

Republican Handel ekes out win in closely watched Ga. election

June 21, 2017

Handel, an establishment Republican and former state secretary of state, defeated Democratic challenger and political novice Jon Ossoff by about five percentage points, multiple USA networks projected, denying Democrats their first election victory of the year.

Congress workers, protesting farmers perform 'shavasana' in MP

June 21, 2017

Shavasana (corpse pose) is usually done at the end of a yoga practice in which practitioners lie flat on their backs with the heels spread wide and arms on the side of the body, palms facing upward.On the call of BKU (Tikait) the farmers from different villages including Kundadih, Karhat, Baraipur, Jadupur, Sonpur, Sonai, Mathana and many others of Mirzapur districts held the yoga event on the road.

Fireworks explode when Chris Wallace confronts top Trump attorney about FBI investigation

June 21, 2017

So was host Chris Wallace, whose refusal to let the attorney, Jay Sekulow , get away with contradictory statements about the investigation led to a tense back-and-forth. Chairman Chuck Grassley and the panel's top Democrat, Dianne Feinstein, plan to move forward on their inquiry, which will look into Russian Federation meddling in the elections as well as whether there was any improper political interference with the Federal Bureau of Investigation under both Trump and former President Barack ...

Naveen to address BJD South Odisha zonal youth conference

June 21, 2017

Rejecting the opposition's charges, Patnaik said "The NDA candidate is a distinguished scheduled caste person. She could have also realized that Naveen Patnaik has done a lot of good works during past 17 years", Damodar said reacting to Sulochana's induction into the party.The BJD veteran, however, refused to comment when asked whether Sulochana would get crucial responsibility in the party affairs.

Confident that Sasikala will back Kovind for President Swamy

June 21, 2017

The election for the next President of India is to be held on July 17. Apart from Thambidurai and Dhinakaran, five AIADMK (Amma) MLAs also met her. Dhinakaran on Tuesday said there was "no basis" in the reports of him developing a soft corner for former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam as opposed to Chief Minister Edappadi K.

There was threat to PM in Kerala: CM

June 21, 2017

The events are being organised with the support of Technopark chapter of Art of Living and Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education. He said when doing yoga, the mind should be truly secular. Health Minister K K Shylaja and V S Sivakumar MLA also attended. In the city, a yoga demonstration and class will be conducted with the support of Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre at the Railway Kalayana Mandapam, Thampanoor from 11 am.

US Attorney-General Jeff Sessions hires private attorney

June 21, 2017

In the latest installment of "The Resistance", host Keith Olbermann floated the idea that even if President Donald Trump does not have tapes from his conversations with fired FBI Director James Comey , that the FBI itself may have recordings of the calls.

Polls Close In Georgia's Closely Watched, Expensive Special Election

June 21, 2017

A former Georgia secretary of state, Handel emphasized her experience and roots in Georgia's 6th Congressional District to defeat Ossoff and keep a seat that's always been held by Republicans in GOP hands. In general, any such result would be broadly consistent with what we think we know about the overall political environment, which is that it leans Democratic but that it's only roughly even-money whether Democrats take over the House next year because of how the vote is distributed.

Brexit: EU says 'clock ticking' on talks, Britain optimistic of good outcome

June 21, 2017

European Union negotiator Michel Barnier and his British counterpart, David Davis , said after the first negotiating session that they were confident of quick progress but that major challenges lie ahead to meet the March 2019 deadline for the U.K.to officially leave the bloc.

North Korea: Otto Warmbier's death shocks fellow ex-detainees

June 21, 2017

John Yang has that. But other analysts said that however horrific the case might be, the Trump administration was unlikely to let it upset the momentum toward dialogue it has built. U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping walk along the front patio of the Mar-a-Lago estate after a bilateral meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., April 7, 2017.

Homeland Security: 'Dreamers' can remain in US

June 21, 2017

The decision not to defend the DAPA order in court, however, has continued to feed immigration advocates' concerns over what the Trump administration might do in respect to DACA . "So we're still providing legal counsel and representation to individuals seeking DACA, explaining the pros and cons", she said. DAPA was blocked by the courts from implementation, which the Department of Homeland Security cited as a reason for rescinding the program.

Coroner still probing death of U.S. student held by N. Korea

June 21, 2017

He needs to learn what happens to those who choose to live by the sword. I know the tremendous suffering he faced, but Robert knew the evil of this regime before he entered that Christmas Day in 2009. No ban is imminent, but deliberations gained new urgency after Warmbier's death, said the official, who requested anonymity to discuss internal diplomatic discussions.

Republican holds lead in Georgia race seen as Trump referendum

June 21, 2017

A Handel win could energise Republicans, boosting their efforts with health care and tax reform legislation. "The fight to defeat President Trump's and the Republican majority's extreme agenda is more important than ever", he said . THERE'S ONE LAST-MINUTE CURVEBALL, BUT IT MAY NOT MATTER A little-known political action committee unveiled a last-minute ad trying to link Ossoff to the shooting of a Republican House leader and others at a GOP congressional baseball team practice last week ...

Pak army mocks India after Champions Trophy victory

June 21, 2017

As luck would have it, Bhuvneshvar Kumar bowled two splendid spells, but without getting his customary wicket with the new ball, whereas Mohammad Amir ran in all guns blazing to give Pakistan a dream start, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan to leave India tottering at 33/3.

Republican Handel Beats Democrat Ossoff In Georgia 6th Special Election

June 21, 2017

As much of the district was drenched by rain and under flash flood warnings, election officials reported few issues at the polls amid steady turnout by early afternoon. Mr Ossoff , 30, is a former congressional staffer turned documentary filmmaker who has become a symbol of the anti-Trump movement. The successful execution of that playbook could calm congressional Republicans' ruffled nerves as the GOP advances major legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system and eyes a ...

USA jets shoot down "Iranian drone" in Syria

June 21, 2017

Coalition aircraft were conducting a "show of force" against pro-Syrian regime forces that had been advancing on Ja'Din earlier 2 hr. earlier. The US, however, has repeatedly attacked pro-Syrian forces in the border area, complaining they're too close to another US-backed rebel faction's base at al-Tanf.

Handel wins nationally watched election in Georgia

June 21, 2017

Democrats searching for a silver lining in the Georgia race don't have to look too far. All of that is true. The efforts of Trump's vice president, his HHS secretary (who represented this district until January), and his agriculture secretary (who was governor of Georgia for eight years) could have made a small difference.

K. Chandrashekar Rao launches sheep distribution scheme

June 21, 2017

The scheme is estimated to cost Rs 10,000 crore to the state exchequer. "They would be the richest Golla Kurama community in the country", said Mr Rao adding that Telangana should be in a position to export 6,500 truck-loads of sheep. He said with launching of the sheep and ram distribution scheme, the income for the communities would go up and total turnover of Rs 25,000 crore was expected from it.

French defence minister Sylvie Goulard announces resignation over party scandal

June 21, 2017

Two of Emmanuel Macron's ministers, both early backers of his bid for the presidency, resigned from his cabinet, underlining the challenge of maintaining a government without a hint of scandal and increasing pressure on Justice Minister Francois Bayrou.

PM Narendra Modi thanks China for supporting India to become SCO member

June 21, 2017

Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz was also present in the meeting. "We have extensive cooperation with SCO nations". "As for the economic aspects, I am sure that we must focus on combining efforts, coordination of national strategies and multilateral projects throughout the Shanghai Cooperation Organization ".

US Shoots Down Pro-Syrian Drone

June 21, 2017

Russian Federation on Monday said that it was closing the communication line after a U.S. F-18 Super Hornet downed a Syrian government SU-22 fighter-bomber on Sunday. The official says the drone was a Shaheed 129 and appeared to have been operated by "pro-regime" forces. "We do not want to continue this everyday [as it] distracts from our goal to defeat" the Islamic State , he said.

6 killed in I-10 pileup caused by dust

June 21, 2017

I-10 is closed for about 60 miles, with eastbound traffic stopped at milepost 352, just east of Willcox. The chain-reaction crash was attributed to the dust storm, which saw high winds kick up enough dust to severely limit visibility. He said State Police have responded to numerous crashes in that area in the past few years. Officials said blowing dust, which was present at the time of the crash, caused the pileup.

Republican defeats challenger in closely watched Ga. congressional race

June 21, 2017

Handel's victory showed that even with Republicans in power, the GOP's message in recent election cycles - focused largely on urging voters to reject House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi - remains potent. Handel, 55, embraces her experience as a statewide and local elected official, often telling voters: "You know me". Mrs. Handel praised her supporters and said she hopes to carry on the legacy of her predecessors in that district: Newt Gingrich, Johnny Isakson and Tom Price , who vacated ...

Australia suspends airstrikes in Syria after United States downs Syrian jet

June 21, 2017

On Sunday, a U.S. F-18 Super Hornet shot down a Syrian government SU-22 drone after it dropped bombs near troops from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which are now moving towards Raqqah, Daesh's Syrian stronghold. Russian Federation also said it was halting communications with the USA aimed at preventing such incidents. The increased conflict between the US-led coalition and pro-Syrian government forces has escalated in recent weeks, as both sides jockey to assume control of ...

Rare early-season double threat in the Tropical Atlantic

June 21, 2017

On the current forecast track, the storm system will move toward the Louisiana coast on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Hurricane Hunters are investigating the system this afternoon, although tropical storm force wind gusts are already occurring in a large band of rain east of the center (see graphic).

Yoga helps to unite people: Adityanath

June 21, 2017

For its first edition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the United Nations to participate in this grandiose celebration. Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 21 (ANI): Joining the nation in celebrating the third edition of International Yoga Day , the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force on Wednesday performed yoga at almost 18000 feet above the sea level in Ladakh at biting -25?Celsius.

Trump Adopts Harder Line On Cuba

June 21, 2017

The policy changes won't take effect immediately, so Americans with plans to travel to Cuba in the near future won't be affected. Americans will still be able to visit Cuba, though they will need special visas of which enforcement will become much stricter, but they will not be able to spend any money at a business owned by a GAESA, other than a few exceptions, notably airports.

President Trump says '100 percent' willing to respond to Comey under oath

June 21, 2017

But many legal experts warn that declaring Trump "vindicated" is premature at best and ignores the real legal and political risks that Trump and his associates face in connection with Comey's firing and the ongoing Russian Federation investigation, which is now under the purview of special counsel Robert S.

US shoots down drone on Syria-Iraq border

June 21, 2017

The Iranian-made Shaheed-129 drone was shot from the sky in the same location where another pro-regime drone dropped a dud bomb near coalition forces before it was shot down by an unidentified US aircraft down on June 8, the USA military operation fighting ISIS , Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), said in a statement .

DC And Maryland Plans To Sue President Trump Over Constitutional Oath Violation

June 21, 2017

The Justice Department on Friday argued in the other lawsuit that the plaintiffs lacked legal standing to sue because they can not allege enough specific harm caused by Trump's businesses. Real estate billionaire Donald Trump has said in the past that he would transfer the management of his business in the hands of his sons , and that nobody cares about his taxes.

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