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Portland Hotel Calls Cops On Black Guest In Lobby

A man was racially profiled at the Double Tree Hotel in Portland, Oregon on Sunday, while on the phone about a family emergency. The man identified as Jermaine Massey recorded the incident of security informing him Portland police had been called to escort him out.

Jan 1, 2019

Amoz Oz On Comedy And Tragedy

Israel Prize laureate Amos Oz passed away aged 79 on Dec. 28, 2018.

Jan 1, 2019

Koregaon Bhima anniversary: Security stepped up as people pay tributes at war memorial

One person was killed and several others were injured in caste clashes that broke out on January 1 last year on the occasion of the anniversary of the 1818 battle, which has attained legendary stature in Dalit history.

Jan 1, 2019

Sabarimala row: Lakhs to form 'women's wall' in Kerala

While Health minister KK Shylaja would lead the chain at Kasargod, senior CPM leader Brinda Karat would be the last person at the end of the chain in Thiruvananthapuram.

Jan 1, 2019

US military shocks social media on NYE, tweets about dropping bombs and later deletes the post

Though the bombs in the footage did not look like nuclear bombs, many believe that this was the US' way of sending a message to the world regarding its powers. It is believed that the footage was a hint that the nation was ready for any threat.

Jan 1, 2019

Prakash Raj to contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections; tweets 'Ab ki baar Janatha ki SARKAR'

Prakash Raj's entry is the most recent addition to the trend established one year ago by acclaimed Tamil actor Rajinikanth.

Jan 1, 2019

Did Pakistan deliberately cut off power at Indian diplomat's house in Islamabad?

On December 10, a group of unidentified men had tried to enter a residence of an Indian diplomat whereas, on December 21, a team of Indian officials were allegedly harassed in Peshawar.

Jan 1, 2019

Gujarat school students to say 'Jai Hind, Jai Bharat' during roll call

The Gujarat Education Department has asked all school students from class 1 to 12 to respond with Jai Hind/ Bharat" to instil nationalism among them.

Jan 1, 2019

US military apologises for New Year's Eve tweet about dropping bombs

"#TimesSquare tradition rings in the #NewYear by dropping the big ball...if ever needed, we are #ready to drop something much, much bigger," the tweet said.

Jan 1, 2019

Three wounded in Manchester knife attack: UK police

British Transport Police said in a statement that two members of the public and one of its officers was being treated for their injuries.

Jan 1, 2019

India cuts tax on crude, refined palm oil imports from ASEAN countries

In March, India had raised import tax on crude palm oil to 44 percent from 30 percent and lifted the tax on refined palm oil to 54 percent from 40 percent.

Jan 1, 2019

Mehbooba Mufti back to soft separatism ways; expect more visits to militant families: PDP

Mehbooba Mufti during the campaigning of the earlier elections used to frequent the families of militants, a stragegy which helped party gain electorate.

Jan 1, 2019

North Carolina zoo: Lion escapes from enclosure during routine cleaning, kills worker

The Conservators Centre in Burlington said in a statement that the worker was killed during a routine enclosure cleaning on Sunday, CNN reported. The lion was shot and killed to allow efforts to retrieve the victim.

Dec 31, 2018

NIA conducts more raids in Delhi over new ISIS module

A senior NIA official said that the agency had carried out searches at few places in east Delhi's Jafarabad area on Sunday.

Dec 31, 2018

Maoist attack BJP lawmaker's house in Aurangabad; kills 1

According to the poster left after the attack on Singh's house, the BJP lawmaker was supposed to exchange demonetized notes worth Rs 5 crore and he did not uphold his promise.

Dec 31, 2018