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Trump supporter assaulted in Portland Muslim travel ban protest

A supporter of President Donald Trump was assaulted at Portland International Airport on 29 January, during a clash with protesters against Trump’s travel ban, according to local reports.

Jan 30, 2017

#StopPresidentBannon trends on Twitter after Trump assigns Bannon to National Security Council

The NSC is the main group that advises US President Donald Trump on national security and foreign affairs. With his recent appointment, Stephen Bannon will now join 'high-level discussions about national security'

Jan 30, 2017

Will the world end in 2017? Here are hints that apocalypse could be near

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' Science and Security Board has moved the hands of Doomsday Clock ahead by 30 seconds.

Jan 30, 2017

German Chancellor Angela Merkel explains Geneva Convention's refugee policy to Donald Trump

Trump's orders, equivalent to his campaign promise of a Muslim ban, drew worldwide criticism and concerns from international leaders.

Jan 30, 2017

No jobs in Bengal: Over 25 lakh people, including many highly educated, apply for just 6,000 Group D vacancies

The figures revealed the state of employment in the state even as authorities ignored the reality.

Jan 30, 2017

Democrat Senator Chuck Schumers teary-eyed speech condemning Trumps immigration ban

US Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer gave an emotional speech demanding President Donald Trump reverse an executive order targeting immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries. Schumer, the senior Democrat in the Republican-controlled Senate, said his party would fight to overturn the policy.

Jan 30, 2017

Reince Priebus insists Trump administration will apologise for nothing after travel ban

Donald Trump signed an executive order on 27 January imposing a temporary travel ban from seven predominantly Muslim countries. This led to condemnation from around the world, and numerous protests at airports across the United States.

Jan 30, 2017

Protests erupt across US after Donald Trump signs immigration order

Thousands of people have been protesting to voice their outrage over President Donald Trumps executive order restricting entry into the country for travellers from seven Muslim-majority nations.

Jan 30, 2017

Jallikattu ban: President Pranab Mukherjee approves Jallikattu ordinance passed by TN government

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvan had said in Chennai that an ordinance would be made to bypass the ban on Jallikattu after President Pranab Mukherjee approves it

Jan 30, 2017

Boeing has received a new contract for 15 more KC-46A aerial tankers

The addition of 15 KC-46A takes the total to 34 that Boeing is producing. The US Air Force could eventually buy 179 aircraft, while the Indian Air Force is also considering purchasing the aircraft

Jan 30, 2017

Now, BJP leader announces reward for anyone who slaps Sanjay Leela Bhansali with shoes

A BJP leader has said he would offer Rs 10,000 as reward.

Jan 30, 2017

Mumbai-based MyDidi buys on-demand home cleaning services platform TimeMyTask

The acquisition gives MyDidi access to B2B operations in New Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune in additional to its own B2C business in Mumbai.

Jan 30, 2017

Imran Khan says 'hope Donald Trump imposes visa ban on Pakistan'

Khan said that he believes that if a visa ban is imposed by the US on Pakistan, then Pakistanis would focus on their own country.

Jan 30, 2017

SC orders fresh FIR against Asaram Bapu; levies Rs 1 lakh fine

Many witnesses in the rape case against him have been killed, according to reports.

Jan 30, 2017

Attack on Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Saving Rani Padmini's 'honour' after 700 years, while women of Rajasthan continue to suffer

The assault on the Bollywood director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, shows yet again that it's high time we stop this impotent activism to uphold the honour of women and actually do something for them

Jan 30, 2017