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Opposition picks Gopalkrishna Gandhi as its nominee for upcoming vice-presidential elections
- July 11, 2017
Gandhi's name was the only name discussed when 18 opposition parties met today to decide on their candidate for the vice presidential poll, the report said. The last date for filing of nominations for the vice presidential poll is July 18 and elections, if necessary, will be held on August 5. Hamid Ansari has been the Vice President and ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha since August 11, 2007. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
Gandhi's name was the only name discussed when 18 opposition parties met today to decide on their candidate for the vice presidential poll, the report said. The last date for filing of nominations for the vice presidential poll is July 18 and elections, if necessary, will be held on August 5. Hamid Ansari has been the Vice President and ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha since August 11, 2007. (more...)
Ivanka Trump sits in for president at G20
- July 11, 2017
G-20 leaders are allowed to bring staff into the room for some of the meetings, and when other leaders stepped out during Saturday's session, their seats were briefly filled by others. The move comes only weeks after a freaky television interview in which Ms Trump said she tried to "stay out of politics" , despite her key White House role. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
G-20 leaders are allowed to bring staff into the room for some of the meetings, and when other leaders stepped out during Saturday's session, their seats were briefly filled by others. The move comes only weeks after a freaky television interview in which Ms Trump said she tried to "stay out of politics" , despite her key White House role. (more...)
North Korea's Missile Launch Pushed China, Russia to Form Alliance
- July 11, 2017
Although he gives the impression of regretting ever having taken the job, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson may well be the most competent member of the Trump Cabinet, for all of the good that does him when the president undermines him at nearly every turn. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
Although he gives the impression of regretting ever having taken the job, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson may well be the most competent member of the Trump Cabinet, for all of the good that does him when the president undermines him at nearly every turn. (more...)
Airtel plans to invest Rs. 2000 cr under 'Project Next' programme
- July 11, 2017
Under the initiative, the operator has chose to revamp its stores, app, and its postpaid plans. Advancing its bid at becoming a digital services provider, Airtel announced its Project Next today. Is this instance of allowing users to retain their post-paid data, or instances of them trying to convert pre-paid users to postpaid, or the acquisition of new post-paid users? "This. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
Under the initiative, the operator has chose to revamp its stores, app, and its postpaid plans. Advancing its bid at becoming a digital services provider, Airtel announced its Project Next today. Is this instance of allowing users to retain their post-paid data, or instances of them trying to convert pre-paid users to postpaid, or the acquisition of new post-paid users? "This. (more...)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek set for Crystal Palace loan after Chelsea concerns
- July 11, 2017
And Conte is set to sign Tiemoue Bakayoko, which means Loftus-Cheek will be allowed on loan. It's arguably a concern for Chelsea fans though that another young talent has been shipped out on loan instead of being used as depth ahead of an important season for the Blues. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
And Conte is set to sign Tiemoue Bakayoko, which means Loftus-Cheek will be allowed on loan. It's arguably a concern for Chelsea fans though that another young talent has been shipped out on loan instead of being used as depth ahead of an important season for the Blues. (more...)
Donald Trump's 'severe threat' to North Korea on eve of G20
- July 11, 2017
One is that the United States has at least a hundred times as many nuclear weapons as North Korea , and delivery vehicles at least two technological generations further down the road. The US exercise, created to "sternly respond" to potential missile launches by the North, saw the bombers drop the inactive weapons on a training range in South Korea . (more...)
- July 11, 2017
One is that the United States has at least a hundred times as many nuclear weapons as North Korea , and delivery vehicles at least two technological generations further down the road. The US exercise, created to "sternly respond" to potential missile launches by the North, saw the bombers drop the inactive weapons on a training range in South Korea . (more...)
What Wayne Rooney's Everton Transfer Suggests About His Retirement Plans
- July 11, 2017
The former England captain is of the view that he can continue to enjoy success back at his first club. "If I play well for Everton then Gareth Southgate will have a decision to make", he said. "If my performances are good enough hopefully he won't be able to ignore me". Rooney was a nine-year-old spectator at Wembley the last time they won a trophy, beating Manchester United in the 1995 FA Cup final. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
The former England captain is of the view that he can continue to enjoy success back at his first club. "If I play well for Everton then Gareth Southgate will have a decision to make", he said. "If my performances are good enough hopefully he won't be able to ignore me". Rooney was a nine-year-old spectator at Wembley the last time they won a trophy, beating Manchester United in the 1995 FA Cup final. (more...)
What does the new budget really mean?
- July 11, 2017
McCarter noted that the budget that has passed will increase the personal income tax rate to 4.95 percent and the corporate income tax rate to 7 percent. Rauner promises a veto, saying it's too generous to cash-strapped Chicago Public Schools. Rauner had insisted that lawmakers go back to the negotiation table to work on further reforms for the state before passing a budget. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
McCarter noted that the budget that has passed will increase the personal income tax rate to 4.95 percent and the corporate income tax rate to 7 percent. Rauner promises a veto, saying it's too generous to cash-strapped Chicago Public Schools. Rauner had insisted that lawmakers go back to the negotiation table to work on further reforms for the state before passing a budget. (more...)
Arsenal confirm squad for Sydney FC, Wanderers matches
- July 11, 2017
The Gunners head off to take on Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia this week, before heading on to China to face Bayern Munich and Chelsea in Shanghai and Beijing respectively. Maybe with no real right backs selected we'll continue playing three at the back with the Ox down the right and with so many youngsters in the squad, how much of them will we get to see as well as new signings Kolasinac and Lacazette. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
The Gunners head off to take on Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia this week, before heading on to China to face Bayern Munich and Chelsea in Shanghai and Beijing respectively. Maybe with no real right backs selected we'll continue playing three at the back with the Ox down the right and with so many youngsters in the squad, how much of them will we get to see as well as new signings Kolasinac and Lacazette. (more...)
Road bumps do you good: Hansen
- July 11, 2017
Hansen said the incident, and two other important decisions that had gone against this side in the series, showed the game's laws were far too complicated. They lead this game, they run this game and with people within in that we've got to help the referees so it becomes easier and more simple for them to ref the game. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
Hansen said the incident, and two other important decisions that had gone against this side in the series, showed the game's laws were far too complicated. They lead this game, they run this game and with people within in that we've got to help the referees so it becomes easier and more simple for them to ref the game. (more...)
Maddon says Scherzer would start ASG even with Kershaw eligible
- July 11, 2017
Scherzer, a 32-year-old right-hander, also will be making his second All-Star start, the first coming with Detroit. The six-time All-Star is enjoying one of the finest seasons of his career in Boston, posting an 11-4 record with a 2.75 ERA and 178 strikeouts. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
Scherzer, a 32-year-old right-hander, also will be making his second All-Star start, the first coming with Detroit. The six-time All-Star is enjoying one of the finest seasons of his career in Boston, posting an 11-4 record with a 2.75 ERA and 178 strikeouts. (more...)
Deaths reported after military plane crash in Mississippi
- July 11, 2017
The accident happened at about 4 p.m. on Monday when the C-130 Hercules aircraft went down in a soybean field near Greenwood in Leflore County. LeFlore County deputy coroner Will Gnemi has confirmed that the coroner's office has been called to the scene. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
The accident happened at about 4 p.m. on Monday when the C-130 Hercules aircraft went down in a soybean field near Greenwood in Leflore County. LeFlore County deputy coroner Will Gnemi has confirmed that the coroner's office has been called to the scene. (more...)
76ers' Ben Simmons: 'Team wants me to start at point guard'
- July 11, 2017
Earlier, Simmons also criticized people who doubt his ability to play point, saying everybody is a coach. Simmons played forward in his one season at LSU . Fultz , for his part, played point guard in his one year at Washington , where he averaged 23.2 points, 5.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game. He finished his college career with an average of 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
Earlier, Simmons also criticized people who doubt his ability to play point, saying everybody is a coach. Simmons played forward in his one season at LSU . Fultz , for his part, played point guard in his one year at Washington , where he averaged 23.2 points, 5.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game. He finished his college career with an average of 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. (more...)
Most Republicans say colleges have negative impact on US
- July 11, 2017
Pew's historical findings show that Republican views toward higher education have flipped in the past two years. Liberal Democrats are about as likely to say religious organizations have a negative impact on the way things are going in the US ( 44 percent ) as they are positive (40 percent). (more...)
- July 11, 2017
Pew's historical findings show that Republican views toward higher education have flipped in the past two years. Liberal Democrats are about as likely to say religious organizations have a negative impact on the way things are going in the US ( 44 percent ) as they are positive (40 percent). (more...)
Managing the North Korea problem
- July 11, 2017
During Saturday's drill, long-range B-1B Lancer bombers reportedly flew close to the heavily-fortified border between the two Koreas and dropped 900kg bombs. The mission was in response to a string of North Korean provocations, the most recent of which was the successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, U.S. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
During Saturday's drill, long-range B-1B Lancer bombers reportedly flew close to the heavily-fortified border between the two Koreas and dropped 900kg bombs. The mission was in response to a string of North Korean provocations, the most recent of which was the successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, U.S. (more...)
Chelsea open Alvaro Morata dialogue
- July 11, 2017
Enter Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata who Chelsea bid for last summer. The news will definitely come as a shock to Antonio Conte , but there's no need to worry - he's got this covered. Rodriguez has spent the past three years on Real Madrid's books after joining them in a deal worth about £70m from Ligue 1 outfit Monaco. The Times say Chelsea are ready to loan out Kurt Zouma following the club's signing of Antonio Rudiger. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
Enter Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata who Chelsea bid for last summer. The news will definitely come as a shock to Antonio Conte , but there's no need to worry - he's got this covered. Rodriguez has spent the past three years on Real Madrid's books after joining them in a deal worth about £70m from Ligue 1 outfit Monaco. The Times say Chelsea are ready to loan out Kurt Zouma following the club's signing of Antonio Rudiger. (more...)
Unpopular Christie turns to sports talk, calls fan 'a bum'
- July 11, 2017
Christie is appearing on New York City's WFAN, the biggest sports talk radio station in the city and one of the most profitable radio stations in the country, to fill for host Mike Francesa during the station's afternoon time slots. He added, "This is New Jerseyans telling it like it is, but the governor has said that he basically doesn't care what they think". When asked about the reason for the government shutdown, a bill Christie wanted to overhaul the state's largest health insurer, ... (more...)
- July 11, 2017
Christie is appearing on New York City's WFAN, the biggest sports talk radio station in the city and one of the most profitable radio stations in the country, to fill for host Mike Francesa during the station's afternoon time slots. He added, "This is New Jerseyans telling it like it is, but the governor has said that he basically doesn't care what they think". When asked about the reason for the government shutdown, a bill Christie wanted to overhaul the state's largest health insurer, ... (more...)
Human shield case: govt directed to pay Rs 10L
- July 11, 2017
Monday asked Mehbooba Mufti-led government in Jammu and Kashmir to compensate the man used as a human shield against stone-pelters with Rs 10 lakh. "I have no doubt in my mind that Farooq was subjected to torture and humiliation besides being wrongly confined". (more...)
- July 11, 2017
Monday asked Mehbooba Mufti-led government in Jammu and Kashmir to compensate the man used as a human shield against stone-pelters with Rs 10 lakh. "I have no doubt in my mind that Farooq was subjected to torture and humiliation besides being wrongly confined". (more...)
Police Officer Caught On Surveillance Camera Shooting 2 Dogs In Yard
- July 11, 2017
LeMay posted the video on her Facebook page with a caption: "mpls (Minneapolis) finest shooting my dogs that weren't attacking or charging at him!" Police were called to the house after LeMay's two daughters, aged 13 and 18, accidentally triggered the alarm when they returned home from a camping trip. (more...)
- July 11, 2017
LeMay posted the video on her Facebook page with a caption: "mpls (Minneapolis) finest shooting my dogs that weren't attacking or charging at him!" Police were called to the house after LeMay's two daughters, aged 13 and 18, accidentally triggered the alarm when they returned home from a camping trip. (more...)
California governor to host climate summit amid clash with Trump
- July 11, 2017
President Donald Trump had recently announced that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate accord , saying the deal agreed by more than 190 nations unfairly benefited countries like India and China . Trump said American obligations under the deal were too steep, and that he would try to renegotiate its terms. The Governor spoke via video message during the final hour of the Global Citizen Festival in Hamburg , Germany and was introduced by Christiana Figueres, former United ... (more...)
- July 11, 2017
President Donald Trump had recently announced that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate accord , saying the deal agreed by more than 190 nations unfairly benefited countries like India and China . Trump said American obligations under the deal were too steep, and that he would try to renegotiate its terms. The Governor spoke via video message during the final hour of the Global Citizen Festival in Hamburg , Germany and was introduced by Christiana Figueres, former United ... (more...)
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