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Donald Trump's Facebook account suspended for 2 yrs

Social media behemoth Facebook on Friday said the account of former United...

PM speaks to Kamala Harris on vaccines for India

In a series of tweets, Modi said he also thanked Harris for all the support...

'US to give 60L vaccine doses to India, other nations'

The Biden administration had been under pressure to send the excess COVID-19...

UK's Queen to meet US President Biden on June 13

US President Biden will visit UK later this month for the G7 Summit. The...

Trump's 'communication platform' shuts down

The blog, called "From the Desk of Donald J. Trump," was launched May 4 and...

Biden asks Intel report on Covid origins in 90 days

Biden said he has asked for areas of further inquiry that may be required,...

Covid: First Indian to get Trump cocktail discharged

Mohabbat Singh was administered a cocktail of Casirivimab and Imdevimab at...

50% of American adults are fully vaccinated: Biden

This means that half of adults are cleared under CDC guidelines to not wear a...

Biden to meet Putin on June 16 in Geneva

Earlier this month, the White House said that US President Joe Biden believed...

'Madman, sexist pig': Obama's thoughts on Trump

The remarks are reported in Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats'...

'We put pressure on Biden admn over vaccines'

'Supplies should start moving to the Serum Institute without any impediments.'

Covid surge in India heartbreaking: Kamala Harris

Describing the surge of COVID-19 infections and deaths in India as 'nothing...

Biden's 'mild shock' to Modi

The trust some people in India had that the Biden-Harris administration would...

America rising anew: Biden tells US Congress

Biden said that 100 days since he took the oath of office on January 20 and...

Kamala Harris, Pelosi make history at Biden speech

United States Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi...

Immediately sending whole series of help to India: Biden

The president said he had discussed with Prime Minister Modi on when the US...

India was there for us, will be there for them: Biden

"The president pledged America's steadfast ongoing support for the people of...

PM Modi, Biden discuss Covid, help to India

Biden expressed the support of the US to India in a telephonic conversation...

Biden under pressure to ship Covid vaccine to India

The Joe Biden administration has come under intense pressure from various...

COVID-19 vaccine: Why Poonawalla wrote to Biden

'The US has invoked the Defence Act and banned export of raw materials.''This...

US to hold China accountable: Biden says citing Quad

The United States working with its partners and allies is going to hold China...

US defence secy meets Modi, Doval soon after landing

United States Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin arrived in India on Friday on...

Armed man arrested outside Kamala Harris' home

The arrest comes as the district is in a state of heightened security...

Quad summit went very well, says US President Biden

Biden on Friday opened the first Quad Leaders' Summit held virtually and...

Modi, Biden, Morrison, Suga write op-ed on Quad

In the opinion piece after the summit, the leaders said the cooperation,...

Quad leaders to strive for 'free, open' Indo-Pacific

The Quad leaders, including United States President Joe Biden and Prime...

Hate crimes against Asian Americans must stop: Biden

Biden's reference to the hate crime against Asian Americans was welcomed by...

All adult Americans to get vaccine by May 1: Biden

As of Thursday, he said total deaths in America due to COVID-19 is over...

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

The US has been, historically, a sleeping partner in India-China...

PM, Biden to meet virtually on Friday as part of Quad

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating, along with Prime...

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden

Indian-Americans are taking over the country, United States President Joe...

Biden to engage with Quad allies 'as soon as possible'

"President Biden has had warm and productive early conversations with his...

We will prevail: Trump hints at 2024 presidential bid

Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Committee in Orlando, Florida...

Biden revokes Trump-era ban on Green Card

Reopening the country to people seeking green cards, or legal permanent...

Biden names Desi lawyer for personnel management head

United States President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-American lawyer and...

Biden backs Neera Tanden as Republicans oppose her

The White House and the Indian-American community are solidly backing the...

Covid: Biden calls 5L toll a 'heartbreaking milestone'

Citing the figure of 500,071 dead in the US, Biden said, "that's more...

Where does India stand in Biden's America?

The reduction of tension on the Chinese border may have reduced the urgency...

Biden, Harris congratulate NASA for Mars landing

After a nearly seven month journey through space, Perseverance -- the largest...

Democracy is fragile: Biden after Trump's acquittal

United States President Joe Biden has said that the Senate's acquittal of his...

Trump 'ready for another phase of active public life'

Donald Trump has told millions of his supporters that he is ready for yet...

Trump acquitted by US Senate in 2nd impeachment trial

Following four days of the impeachment trial, the 100-member Senate voted to...

Biden on course to mend fences with China

'Chinese experts estimate that the new US administration is 'at the...

Democrats urge Republicans not to acquit Trump again

United States House Democrats leading the prosecution of former president...

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

According to a 2019 Congressional Research Service report of August 2019, a...

US Prez Biden speaks with China's Xi for first time

This was the first phone call between the two leaders after Biden was sworn...

US Senate begins impeachment trial against Trump

Led by Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, a battery of his party colleagues...

Trump impeachment: 6 Republican Senators switch sides

Six Republican Senators joined their Democratic colleagues in the United...

Biden, Modi commit towards greater Indo-US ties: WH

Biden and Modi committed that the US and India will work closely together to...

PM speaks to Biden, says committed to rule-based order

This was their first conversation after Biden assumed office last month.

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Neither Biden nor his successors can any longer ignore the threat China has...

MPs watching Facebook Trump ban

MPs asked if the platforms have the right to take down or suspend accounts.

Kamala Harris' glass portrait unveiled in her honour

The one-of-a-kind broken glass medium used by the artist Simon Berger to...

US will repair alliances & engage with world: Biden

In his maiden address to the employees of the State Department, the US...

Trump lawyers call impeachment trial unconstitutional

The provisions do not apply to Trump, "since he is no longer 'President,'"...

Will stand with friends: Biden admin on LAC row

'We will stand with friends, partners and allies to advance our shared...

Biden threatens sanctions on Myanmar after coup

Calling the military's seizure of power in Myanmar a 'direct assault' on its...

Queen likely to host Biden at Buckingham Palace

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is expected to host US President Joe Biden at...

Biden-Putin tango promises to be riveting

Both statesmen possess a cultivated pugnacious style which they keep in...

Bumpy diplomatic ride ahead for Biden

The US is not going to be able to mount a concerted 'Western strategy'...

Trump likely to be acquitted in impeachment trial

Trump is the first US president who facing an impeachment trial after he left...

Biden reinstates coronavirus travel restrictions

The State Department said US citizens should reconsider non-essential travel...

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

US-Pakistan relations are poised to touch a qualitatively new level under the...

Trump impeachment trial in Senate to begin on Feb 8

Schumer said the house managers will come to read the article of impeachment...

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

'India should be aware that China will take full advantage of US domestic...

Biden launches 'wartime' plan against COVID-19

Biden said the plan starts with mounting an aggressive, safe, and effective...

Biden has no plans to call Trump: White House

Trump did not attend Biden's inauguration, a rare for an outgoing president.

Narendra Modi is not Donald Trump

The danger to India's democracy is coming from recourse to mobocracy...

China warms up to Biden, asks him to repair ties

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying, known for fiery retorts...

Biden sends immigration reform bill to Congress

Called the US Citizenship Act of 2021, the legislation modernises the...

Indian-American behind Biden's inaugural address

Reddy -- an Indian-American from Telangana who wrote the speech that outlined...

World leaders congratulate President Joe Biden

World leaders said they were looking forward to working with Joe Biden, as...

Biden halts US withdrawal from WHO

Biden said that the US will be part of WHO's fight against the coronavirus.

PIX: Biden inauguration ends with fireworks

Biden and first lady Jill Biden watched the end of the day's events from a...

Biden, Harris will heal US: Indian-American lawmakers

'Today we prove that our democracy still works and that the power always...

On Day 1, Biden signs 15 executive orders

The president said he will be signing a number of executive orders over the...

'We will rise up': US VP Kamala Harris

Harris cited the accomplishments of President Abraham Lincoln during the...

Biden signs order to end Trump's Muslim travel ban

The Muslim ban initially restricted travel from seven Muslim-majority...

Trump wrote a 'very generous' letter: Biden

I will not talk about it until I talk to him. But it was generous, Biden told...

Biden signs executive actions on COVID, climate change

Hours after he was sworn in, US President Joe Biden signed a raft of...

Welcome to the White House, US President Biden!

United States President Biden, Vice President Harris and their families...

PHOTOS: Best moments from Biden's inauguration

Scenes from Inauguration Day in Washington, DC as Joe Biden is sworn in as...

Unity is the path forward: US President Biden

Speaking shortly after taking oath as the 46th President of the United...

PIX: Biden, Harris pay tribute at Arlington Cemetery

United States President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris laid a...

Biden takes over @POTUS Twitter account

The 78-year-old veteran Democratic leader's Twitter account @PresElectBiden...

PM Modi congratulates US President Biden

"My warmest congratulations to Joe Biden on his assumption of office as...

Kamala Harris sworn in as America's first woman VP

Harris, the daughter of an Indian immigrant from Chennai, scripted history by...

Top quotes from US President Biden's inaugural speech

Joe Biden delivered a powerful inaugural address, his first speech as United...

Joe Biden takes oath as 46th US President

The 78-year-old veteran Democrat leader was administered the oath of office...

Trump leaves WH with unprecedent tainted legacy

The 74-year-old real estate mogul-turned politician, who radically changed...

Kamala Harris wears 2 Black designers on D-Day

In opting to wear the dress designed by Christopher John Rogers and Sergio...

PHOTOS: Obamas, Clintons attend Biden's inauguration

Former United States Presidents -- Bill Clinton, George W Bush and Barack...

Festive mood in Kamala Harris's ancestral villages

The 10-km stretch between Mannargudi and Thulasenthirapuram-Painganadu...

Trump leaves note for Biden in White House

CNN reported that Trump has left Biden a letter at the White House, in...

Biden, Harris attend Church Service before swearing-in

Biden and Harris along with their families attended Mass at The Cathedral of...

PHOTOS: Exit, Donald Trump

Donald Trump on Wednesday exited the White House for the last time as the...

Joe Biden: The long road to US presidency

The presidential dreams that the veteran leader from Delaware had harboured...

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

Donald Trump, known for his unpredictable leadership style, divisive rhetoric...

Trump to make Mar-a-Lago estate his permanent home

Trump has spent a significant amount of time at Mar-a-Lago, dubbed the...

Biden to rejoin Paris deal, revoke Muslim ban on Day 1

Hours after being sworn in as the 46th United States President, Joe Biden...

Trump's daughter announces engagement on his final day

Tiffany, a law graduate, is the only child of Trump and his second wife Marla...

'Proud of not starting new wars': Trump bids farewell

Trump said to serve as the President has been an honour beyond description.

China is pacing threat: Biden defence chief

"They're (China) already a regional hegemon and I think their goal is to be a...

Biden, Harris pay tribute to lives lost to Covid-19

Biden and Harris held their first inauguration-related event in Washington on...

78-yr-old Biden will be oldest US prez to take oath

Biden served as vice president in the former president Barack Obama...

When Joe Biden spoke to Rediff

'I would urge my Indian friends to look at how significant the overall...

When Biden told Rediff about his dream for India-US

'If that occurs, the world will be safer.'

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to Biden just...

Kamala Harris: It's not going to be easy

"As we have discussed, Joe has outlined our plan for vaccinations, our plan...

Will Kamala Harris wear a sari on Inauguration Day?

Will she or won't she, is the question that has set social media abuzz.For...

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

'And we said to him, "What will you do for us if we jump in early?"''His...

Biden-Harris inauguration event kicks off with 'Kolam'

Pictures of thousands of Kolam tiles were on Saturday woven into a video to...

20 Indian-Americans in Biden admin, 17 at key WH posts

It is also for the first time ever that so many Indian-Americans have been...

Biden picks Kashmiri-origin Sameera Fazili in WH team

In December, Aisha Shah was named as Partnerships Manager at the White House...

Biden announces $1.9 trillion Covid stimulus plan

Biden's proposal also sets aside USD 20 billion for a national vaccination...

Biden swearing-in: Lady Gaga, J-Lo to perform

Lady Gaga will perform the national anthem. There will be a musical...

US house impeaches Trump for role in Capitol riots

The US House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump by 232 to...

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

What is the guarantee that another Trump will not arise and reach out to the...

Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous': Twitter chief

'I do not celebrate or feel pride in our having to ban @realDonaldTrump from...

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

With the Capitol secured by armed National Guard troops inside and out, the...

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

No true supporter of mine could ever endorse political violence. No true...

Impeachment: Lawmakers seek to hold Trump accountable

McGovern brought to the House Floor H. Res. 24, the article of impeachment...

Trump to face 'historic' impeachment vote today

The article of impeachment charges Trump with a count of 'incitement of...

Pence refuses to invoke law to oust Trump from office

Pelosi and House Democrats had pressed Pence and the Cabinet to remove Trump...

The Indian-American behind Trump's Twitter ban

Hyderabad-born Gadde, 45, is Twitter's legal, public policy and trust and...

US House to vote on Trump impeachment on Wed

The Democrats have enough votes to impeach the president in the House, which...

Trump issues emergency declaration for for inauguration

The emergency in Washington DC will be effective from Monday till January 24.

2 Indian-Americans inducted into White House Counsel

United States President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named two Indian Americans...

US House initiates Trump impeachment proceedings

Co-authored by Congressman Jamie Raskin, David Cicilline and Ted Lieu, the...

US Democrats to step up bid to impeach Trump

The move to impeach Trump gained momentum on Sunday with the House Democrats...

Pence to attend Biden's inauguration: Reports

Biden said that he was glad Trump decided not to attend and that Pence is...

Dangerous precedent: BJP leaders on Trump Twitter ban

'Deplatforming Donald Trump, a sitting US president, sets a dangerous...

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

'After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and...

Pelosi threatens impeachment if Trump doesn't resign

Trump, who lost the November 3 elections, would be succeeded by Joe Biden on...

Won't be silenced: Trump after Twitter ban

In a statement hours after he was banned, Trump said: 'I predicted this would...

Pelosi attempts to deny Trump nuclear codes

Reiterating her demand to remove US President Trump from office, she said,...

Trump says he's skipping Biden's inauguration

The last US president to skip the inauguration of his successor was Andrew...

Biden advisor: 'We haven't seen the worst yet'

'The question is really can we prevent half a million deaths.''We are fast...

'Proud daughter' of immigrants: Biden lauds Vanita

"As associate attorney general, the number three job at the department, I...

Trump accepts election result, condemns Capitol riots

'To those who engaged in the acts of violence and destruction, you do not...

Invoke 25th Amendment to sack Trump: Dems to Pence

"The president's dangerous and seditious acts necessitate his immediate...

Trump's FB, Insta to be blocked until inauguration

The possibly first ever blocking of a head of a state by Facebook comes in...

4 dead as pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol

In an unprecedented assault on democracy in the US, thousands of supporters...

Biden picks Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general

US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday nominated Indian-American Vanita...

Storming of US Capitol makes it to world's front pages

Donald Trump, whose "seditious rhetoric" incited a violent attack on the...

PIX: US Capitol is vandalised by violent mobs

In an unprecedented assault on democracy in America, thousands of supporters...

PIX: Fist bumps greet US Congress ratifying Biden win

A joint session of the US Congress on Thursday formally certified the...

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

It is entirely conceivable that Modi began realising at some point that it...

Trump pledges 'orderly' transfer of power to Biden

"It's only the beginning of our fight to Make America Great Again," Trump said

Trump is 'menace', must be removed as Prez: US Media

"President Trump and his Republican enablers in Congress incited a violent...

US Congress ratifies Biden-Harris's electoral win

A joint session of the US Congress on Thursday formally certified the...

US deputy NSA, WH dy press secy resign after violence

'As someone who worked in the halls of Congress, I was deeply disturbed by...

This is not dissent, it's chaos: Biden on riots

'This is not who we are. What we are seeing is a small number of extremists...

US lawmakers seek immediate removal of Trump

'For the first time since the War of 1812, the United States Capitol was...

PIX: Pitched battle outside US Capitol

Here are some photographs of the violence.

FB, Twitter block Trump's account after Capitol attack

Earlier, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube removed a video of Trump in which he...

PHOTOS: Inside US Capitol as riots raged outside

The US Congress could certify just 12 Electoral College votes on Wednesday...

Pence defies Trump, says has no power to reverse loss

The statement was released as Trump urged Pence at a rally in Washington to...

Will Mike Pence steal the election for Trump today?

Vice President Mike Pence has told Donald Trump that he lacked the power to...

Trump bans transactions with 8 more Chinese apps

The ban against the eight Chinese apps -- Alipay, CamScanner, QQ Wallet,...

Prez escort, virtual parade at Biden inauguration

President-elect Joe Biden's low-key inauguration on January 20 will include a...

Trump caught on tape asking to 'find votes' in Georgia

'All I want to do is this. I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one...

China hopes Biden will end Trump's Cold War

The Chinese side hopes that the next US administration will return to a...

Kamala Harris gets 1st dose of Moderna COVID vaccine

The US vice-president-elect received a dose of the Moderna vaccine from...

Trump finally signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

The US president had in past expressed dismay with the $2.3 trillion package...

US facing 4 historic crises at once, says Joe Biden

On Saturday, Biden had accused Donald Trump of "abdicating responsibility"...

Trump presents Modi with US honour 'Legion Of Merit'

US President Trump "presented the Legion of Merit to Indian Prime Minister...

Biden publicly receives COVID-19 vaccine

Biden received the first course of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at...

Biden, wife to receive Pfizer COVID vaccine on Monday

Biden previously told Jake Tapper of CNN that he would be "happy to" take the...

Biden names Indian-American as assistant WH press secy

Patel is currently the senior spokesperson of the Biden Inaugural and has...

Biden's close adviser tests positive for COVID-19

Richmond, 47, has been named as the White House Senior Adviser and Director...

Biden names key members of his climate team

The nominees are Congresswoman Deb Haaland as Secretary of Interior, Jennifer...

Biden picks Pete Buttigieg to be transportation secy

The first openly gay major presidential candidate in American history, and...

Electoral College votes Joe Biden as next US Prez

The development brings to an end the legal battle unleashed by President...

US SC rejects Trump's lawsuit to overturn poll results

Trump and his campaign team have been making unsubstantiated allegations of...

What Modi needs to tell Biden next month

Prime Minister Modi needs to call Biden next month and clearly say: 'Mr...

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

The publication named the Democratic leaders for its annual prestigious...

US First Lady Melania Trump 'wants to go home'

A source said that Trump is now focused on Mar-a-Lago "ensuring a smooth...

Trump, Biden, PM Modi among most tweeted in 2020

The prime minister occupied seventh place on the list.

Trump says he is hopeful of continuing as US president

Trump said because of the "great work" he did, he was "rewarded" with a victory.

Biden picks retired Army general to run Pentagon

If confirmed by the Senate, the 67-year-old career military officer would be...

Trump calls US 'third world country' in latest attack

'If you look at the polls, it was a rigged election. You look at the...

Biden names Vivek Murthy as US surgeon general

Dr Anthony Fauci has been named as Chief Medical Adviser to the President on...

Trump's personal lawyer test positive for coronavirus

Giuliani, 76, has been taken to the Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in...

Poll was 'rigged' in Biden's favour, reiterates Trump

Trump alleged on Saturday that the last month's US election was rigged in...

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

'She'll probably be leading some significant portfolio from the White House,...

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team

United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named her Chief of...

How will Biden deal with Iran?

The reversal of Trump's policy with regard to Iran, like the withdrawal from...

Biden fractures foot while playing with his dog

The US president-elect twisted his ankle on Saturday when he slipped while...

Biden appoints an all-women communications team

US President-elect Biden has a history of advocating on behalf of women in...

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's Pennsylvania win

The three-judge panel of the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld...

Will leave White House if Biden win confirmed: Trump

Biden is set to be approved by the Electoral College when it meets on...

Trump pardons ex-NSA Flynn, who pleaded guilty in Russia probe

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a statement said Trump's pardoning of Michael...

China's Xi finally congratulates Biden on victory

Xi said he hopes that the two sides will uphold the spirit of non-conflict,...

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

'On Saturday, I drove my wife over to Beverly Hills for sushi.''Two blocks...

Election is over, says US President-elect Biden

Biden's Twitter statement came hours after incumbent President Donald Trump,...

Trump finally agrees to Biden transition, but...

President Trump, a Republican, however, did not formally concede the election...

Biden announces national security team

The President-elect also announced the nomination of former Secretary of...

Indian-American appointed Jill Biden's policy director

Adiga was a senior adviser to Jill and senior policy adviser for Biden's 2020...

Twitter to give @POTUS account to Biden on Jan 20

The @POTUS account is the official account of the President of the United...

Trump's son Donald Trump Jr tests COVID-19 +ve

Trump Jr has been completely asymptomatic so far and is following all...

Trump campaign ups efforts to challenge poll results

Biden won the Republican stronghold of Georgia, a top state official said...

No shutdown, Biden insists on national mask mandate

Biden said he would follow the science."I am not going to shut down the...

Transition delay affecting Covid vaccine plan: Biden

In a virtual roundtable with healthcare workers on COVID-19, Biden alleged on...

Trump fires official who said election was most secure

Trump, who has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not...

2 Indian Americans likely to be in Biden cabinet

Murthy, who currently is the top Indian-American advisor to President-elect...

Trump announces troop cuts in Af, Iraq; draws fire

The United States has announced to reduce the number of American troops in...

Biden 'looks forward to working closely' with Modi

According to the Biden-Harris Transition, 'the president-elect noted that he...

Modi speaks to Biden, Harris; discusses various issues

The two leaders agreed to work closely to further advance the India-US...

Biden no stranger to India: Jaishankar

"He (Biden) is very much part of this period when Indo-American relations...

Biden's secretary of state will be...

'Biden's promise of returning to 'normalcy' after Trump appears to mean that...

'Under Biden. US-India ties will see new heights'

'President-elect Biden, in particular, has deep knowledge of, and experience...

Not just politicians, even voters are divided: Obama

Obama, in an interview to CBS News on Sunday, said that they have to work...

Trump for the first time accepts Biden 'won'

However, Trump refused to concede defeat, saying that the election was "far...

DOTUS: Bidens to bring back dogs to White House

Trump presidency was the first in more than 100 years not to feature a "first...

Biden, Harris, Trump extend Diwali greetings

In a joint statement, Biden and Harris wished a happy Diwali to everyone...

Violence erupts in DC after march of Trump supporters

Thousands of people had turned up in the US capital on Saturday to show...

306-232: Biden solidifies US victory over Trump

Georgia and North Carolina were the last American states to be projected in...

'Trump's voter fraud claims delegitimise democracy'

"I'm more troubled by the fact that other Republican officials who clearly...

China finally congratulates Biden, Harris

China initially hesitated to congratulate Biden, a Democrat, after Republican...

Joe Biden is no stranger to India

The beauty of the relationship between the two countries is that they agree...

Trump bans investments in firms linked to China's PLA

The executive order, which was signed by Trump on Thursday, prohibits certain...

Biden wins Arizona, consolidates lead over Trump

The state's 11 Electoral College votes bring 77-year-old Biden's lead to...

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

'This election might be the most significant for the community and indicates...

Biden: No cause to worry for India

Washington might occasionally make some noises about alleged human rights...

'Biden likely to be pragmatic in dealing with Pak'

Pakistan's close ties with China and its lack of democracy and disregard for...

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

If push comes to shove, Trump is probably planning to order the US army to...

Biden names longtime aide as WH chief of staff

In addition to supporting the president-elect, Klain will work to build a...

US polls: Georgia announces hand recount of votes

With the margin being so close, there is a need to recount, Georgia's...

Defiant Trump insists he will 'win' Prez election

He has refused to concede the election, while the mainstream US media has...

What the world expects from Biden

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful...

Trump not conceding is an embarrassment, says Biden

Responding to questions from reporters on Trump not conceding the race, Biden...

Will Kamala Harris spell trouble for India?

Events in America have strengthened the hand of those leaders there who wish...

Smooth transition to 2nd Trump administration: Pompeo

The world is watching what's taking place here. We're going to count all the...

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

But his nature, temperament, his skill to listen to others, and empathise...

SEE: Puja, idli-sambhar, vadai for Kamala Harris

Thulasenthirapuram and Painganadu villages in Tamil Nadu celebrate their...

Joe Biden and the Nagpur connection

Leslie's granddaughter Sonia Biden Francis, a Nagpur-based psychologist, said...

Trump campaign says election far from over

Outgoing US President Donald Trump has declined to concede the closely-fought...

Republicans move US SC to hear mail-in ballot dispute

Alleging that the order made by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court was...

Trump fires Defence Secretary after election defeat

Trump's firing comes days after Esper in an interview told The Military Times...

Pfizer withheld Covid vaccine news before polls: Trump

Trump had said that he worked on removing a large number of bureaucratic...

Biden won't soften stance on China: Report

United States President-elect Joe Biden administration is likely to be as...

My niece, Kamala Harris

Gopalan Balachandran recalls his eldest sister Dr Sushila Gopalan and her...

Desi doc named co-chair of Biden's Covid task-force

Dr Murthy, 43, a former United States Surgeon General, along with two other...

DMK's Stalin writes to Kamala Harris in Tamil

Wishing and greeting her with 'Vanakkam,' Stalin said it was a matter of...

China declines to congratulate Joe Biden

China has not yet come out with an official reaction to Biden and Kamala...

COVID, economic recovery top priorities for Biden

The Biden team updated its website to showcase four policy areas the incoming...

China exhibits caution at US election result

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to...

Are Donald and Melania Trump heading for a split?

A former White House aide has claimed that the couple's 15-year marriage is...

George Bush says vote was "fundamentally fair"

Bush, however, also said that outgoing President Donald Trump has the right...

Would be good if India learns from Trump's loss: Sena

Shiv Sena, through its party mouthpiece Saamana, said, "President Trump never...

Melania wants Trump to concede to Biden

United States First Lady Melania Trump has joined other members of her...

Kamala Harris as vice prez was long overdue: Biden

The 56-year-old Democratic Senator from California, who on Saturday became...

Biden says he will seek to unify, not divide

"I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but to unify; who...

Trump digs in, claims election was 'stolen'

His campaign has now established a "Election Defense Fund" to raise funds to...

When Biden spoke of distant relatives living in Mumbai

Decades after he received a letter from someone by the last name of Biden...

Joe Biden: A long-time friend of India

United States President-elect Joseph Biden has always been a strong supporter...

Kamala Harris' Indian uncle may join her swearing-in

Balachandran said that he would encourage Kamala Harris like any other parent...

Biden recites late son's favourite hymn in speech

United States President-elect Joe Biden concluded his victory speech by...

Son-in-law approaches Trump about conceding polls

The move comes following Trump's assertion in a statement from his campaign...

Sonia sends congratulatory letters to Biden, Harris

Gandhi also hailed Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' success as a 'triumph...

Biden will continue strengthening India ties: Experts

"A Biden administration will be mostly positive for India," said Rick Rossow...

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

'Any normal human being, even if he is the American president, will find it...

Biden plans to host democracy meet in his 1st year

India, being the world's largest democracy, is likely to play an important...

The 3 BIG reasons behind Biden-Harris' historic win

After nearly 50 years in public office, and a lifetime of presidential...

On Biden's roadmap: Citizenship to over 5 lakh Indians

US President-elect Joe Biden will work towards providing a roadmap to...

Modi will have a good relationship with Biden

'The credit for managing Trump should go to Modi.''Biden is a predictable and...

The desi who may lead Biden's Covid task force

Murthy, 43, who originally hails from Karnataka, was appointed America's 19th...

Biden vows to tackle COVID; to name advisers on Monday

His remarks are significant as incumbent US President Donald Trump has been...

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As Joe Biden was declared the victor in the 2020 United States presidential...

The moment Joe Biden learnt of his win

That moment of pure joy and family celebration was tweeted by the US...

Kamala Harris wears Suffragette White for speech

She entered the stage to the song "Work That" by Mary J Blige, wearing the...

Kamala vows she 'will not be last' woman in office

In the first address as United States Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris...

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts...

'Paw-licy' advisers: US first dogs -- Champ & Major

The two soon-to-become first dogs of the United States are going to revive a...

'Biden will play it safe'

'It will be normal, regular, everyday politics whether you like it or...

11 facts you may not know about Joe Biden

Democrat Joe Biden has defeated Donald Trump in the race to become the 46th...

He'll be a president for all families: Jill Biden

With Biden's victory, Jill, who has been an educator for decades, will become...

Dance parties & bubbly! Biden supporters celebrate win

Dance parties, fireworks and high-fiving strangers were some of the scenes...

"This election is far from over": Trump on defeat

Trump has repeatedly attempted to question the validity of vote counts in key...

World leaders congratulate Biden-Harris for victory

World leaders from across the political spectrum congratulated Joe Biden who...

'Honoured' Joe Biden wins White House race

The 77-year-old former US vice president will become the 46th president of...

PM Modi congratulates Biden, Harris for their win

The 77-year-old former US vice president will become the 46th president of...

'President-Elect': Biden changes his Twitter profile

Earlier, his profile described him as Senator and former vice president.

Couldn't be prouder to congratulate Biden: Obama

Major American media outlets started calling Biden the winner after it became...

Told Kamala she's going to win, says proud uncle

Delhi-based Balachandran said he was feeling "proud and happy", describing...

Trump becomes 11th US prez to lose reelection bid

The last president to lose a reelection bid was George H W Bush in 1992.

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Third time lucky is an apt phrase to describe the remarkable rise of Joe...

Kamala Harris breaks barriers to become US VP

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first...

Trump rages at 'bad things' in counting rooms

Twitter immediately flagged Trump's tweet saying that "official sources may...

Kamala Harris through her sister's eyes

Kamala and her younger sister Maya are incredibly close.

White House chief of staff tests positive for Covid-19

The diagnosis comes a month after United States President Donald Trump and...

Sena invokes Trump to taunt BJP over Arnab's arrest

The Sena said Uddhav's comparison with Indira Gandhi was a matter of pride.

Assured of win, Biden-Harris focus on new challenges

'We may be opponents - but we are not enemies. We are America'

Segregate post-poll day ballots: SC to Pennsylvania

The Trump campaign has alleged that a significant number of mail-in ballots...

We're going to win this race for White House: Biden

Biden also announced that he will introduce his plans to contain the COVID-19...

Biden expands lead in battleground states

As per the latest projections, Biden has 253 electoral college votes and...

Biden shouldn't 'wrongfully' claim prez office: Trump

Trump has challenged the authenticity of the elections, alleging massive...

Trump says won't give up fighting for America

'We believe the American people deserve to have full transparency into all...

This election is not yet over: Trump Campaign

Even as the election was yet to be called in Pennsylvania and Georgia where...

More Secret Service agents in Delaware as Biden leads

Upon a presidential win, the USSS detail for a president-elect would get...

Trump unlikely to concede election soon, says aide

US President Donald Trump does not have plans to immediately concede the...

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

'There are voters that may only come out to vote for him because he's...

Without Trump, the world stage will be poorer

Trump was good for world peace. He didn't start a war anywhere, which is not...

Will win polls if legal votes are counted: Trump

The US president mentioned that there was no "big blue wave" (Democrats) as...

US polls saw highest voter turnout rate in 120 years

The November 3 election saw a record voter turnout of 66.9 per cent, which is...

When networks cut away from Trump's address

Television news networks, including ABC CBS and NBC all cut away from United...

Trump may be 1st prez to lose re-election bid since 92

Only four US presidents, in the last 100 years, failed to win re-elections.

'Chill': Greta Thunberg mocks Trump with his own words

Within two hours of posting it, the tweet had amassed more than 452,000...

Stories behind standout images from the US election

Here are some of the striking moments captured by Reuters photographers as...

Democracy sometimes messy, requires patience: Biden

Biden also urged Americans to stay calm and wait patiently while every vote...

Trump campaign loses lawsuits in Michigan, Georgia

In Michigan, the campaign had sought to stop counting of absentee ballots,...

Trump threatens to file suits in all states Biden won

Nevada is the fourth State where the Trump Campaign has filed a...

Trump wins first legal battle in Pennsylvania

'Big legal win in Pennsylvania,' Trump said in a tweet soon after the court...

Biden on cusp of making history, Trump has narrow path

As per projections made by major media outlets, Biden has 264 electoral...

Trump's voter fraud claims 'baseless': Observers

The report said uncertainty caused by late legal challenges and...

No winner yet in tense US presidential race

After the latest projections in Wisconsin, Biden has 253 electoral college...

Americans protest as post-poll uncertainty continues

Weary from one of the most bruising US. presidential races in modern times,...

Biden vows to rejoin Paris Agreement day after US exit

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has pledged that his...

TN village roots for Kamala Harris' victory

The village has been in the news since the day, Democratic candidate Joe...

US polls: Which states are still counting votes?

The outcome of the US presidential election hangs in the balance as several...

Kanye West got 60,000 votes for US president

The 43-year-old managed to gather the most votes in Tennessee, where he...

Biden breaks record for most votes in US history

The former United States vice president's record-setting numbers are likely a...

We're winning enough states to reach 270: Biden

"Let me be clear, I may have campaigned as a Democrat but I will govern as an...

'Biden or Trump, US-India ties at level of no return'

"As far as the US is concerned, we have certainly reached a level of no...

Trump Jr's 'victory map' shows J-K, NE out of India

The map showed all the countries, including water bodies and Antarctica,...

Dom's Take: Prez Trump: Heads I Win, Tails U Lose

Dominic Xavier is not surprised by Trump's first move in the election results...

Trump claims election 'fraud; says he's going to court

As far as I'm concerned, we already have won it, Trump said.

Democrat's Ritchie Torres makes history

"Tonight, a new era begins for the South Bronx," Torres said in a statement....

About 69% American-Muslims vote for Biden: Exit poll

Compared with the 2016 election, in which Donald Trump received a 13 per cent...

Twitter flags Trump's 'stealing' polls tweet

The microblogging site maintained that some or all of the content in the...

Keep the faith, we're going to win this: Biden

"Keep the faith guys. We are going to win this," he said. "We believe we are...

Don't lose heart: Clinton's message on US election day

The former US secretary of state has been supportive of Trump's Democratic...

Meet the 1st transgender state senator in US history

This isn't the first time McBride has made history either. As NBC reported,...

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

The US appears to be on track to see over 160 million votes cast in the 2020...

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

What startles a visitor like me from India is how the 2020 US presidential...

Robocalls urge voters to stay home on US D-Day

There were allegations that voters are receiving robocalls, spreading...

US polls held during one of worst COVID-19 phases

Over 20 states have set weekly case records, and more than 40 states are...

No red or blue states: Biden's promise on Election Day

He urged the people of the US to choose hope over fear during the ongoing...

US polls: How battleground states would count votes

According to CNN, millions of Americans have voted in person or by mail this...

Trump feels 'very good' over 'chances of winning'

Trump addressed as many as 14 rallies in the last three days in the key...

Trump or Biden, no change seen in India strategic ties

Irrespective of the outcome of Tuesday's keenly-contested US presidential...

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores board up

Contractors were seen busy boarding up major stores and businesses from New...

TN village prays for Kamala's victory in US polls

Posters were put up in many parts of the village in Tiruvarur district in the...

America can't afford 4 more years of Trump: Harris

Harris alleged that Trump lied to American people on the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump or Biden? It's D-Day for America

Americans will give their final verdict, either giving incumbent Donald Trump...

It's time for Trump to pack his bags & go home: Biden

In his first of the two election speeches on the eve of the November 3...

Will declare COVID plan on day 1 of presidency: Biden

The 77-year-old Democratic leader urged people to vote out US President...

Idli with really good sambar is Kamala's favourite

Born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, Harris, 55, is the first...

Trump denies report he'd declare poll victory early

The US president hinted that he is gearing up for a legal battle post the...

Biden leads Trump in 4 key US states: NYT poll

Biden, 77-year-old the former US vice president, is ahead of Trump, a...

Trump focused on feeding his ego: Obama

Obama, who was the 44th US president, blasted Trump for his policies and...

Trump rallies led to 700 COVID-19 deaths: Study

In the study titled 'The Effects of Large Group Meetings on the Spread of...

2020 US Prez poll to be most expensive in history

The Center for Responsive Politics said that an 'extraordinary influx' of...

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of...

It's official: Second US presidential debate cancelled

In a statement, the nonpartisan (CPD) confirmed on Friday that the second...

When a fly stole the show at US VP debate

The first -- and only -- United States vice presidential debate between Mike...

White House press secy tests positive for Covid

McEnany, 32, has become the highest-ranking White House official to be tested...

'Liar, clown': Trump, Biden clash in bitter debate

During the first of the three presidential debates in Cleveland, Ohio, Trump...

Trump hesitates to condemn white supremacists

Biden alleged that Trump has used everything as a "dog whistle" to try to...

Don't want to pay tax: Trump at US presidential debate

During the first US presidential debate, moderator Chris Wallace asked Trump...

"Will you shut up man!": Biden, Trump face off

The 90-minute show down between the US presidential contenders proved early...

Trump, Biden to face off in first debate on Sep 29

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Trump paid just $750 income taxes in 2016-17: Report

Trump paid no income taxes at all in 10 of the previous 15 years largely...

Would love to help: Trump on India-China border row

The US president's remarks in this regard come days after senior Indian and...

Trump refuses to promise peaceful transfer of power

Trump exuded confidence that there will be continuation of power.

'Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump'

In many must-win battleground states, Indian Americans comprise a substantial...

Kamala Harris grossly incompetent: Trump

Trump, a Republican, said during the Democratic primaries no one treated...

Can Donald Trump bag the Nobel Peace Prize?

Less than two months before the election, United States President Donald...

Trump lists India as illicit drug-producing nation

Trump said countries such as Afghanistan, India, The Bahamas, Belize, Burma,...

Kamala's 1st thought on Biden's VP call: 'My mother'

Harris recounted how she and her team got a call that Biden wanted to talk...

Trump says Modi praised him for Covid testing

"By far, we've tested more people than India, than many, many big countries...

What India can expect under Joe Biden-Kamala Harris

'There will be very strong interest in cooperating with India under any...

India-China border row nasty, says Trump; offers help

"While we're at it, we're talking about China and India are going at it...

Trump says Indian-Americans would be voting for him

"We have great support from India. We have great support from Prime Minister...

Trump announces historic accord between Serbia, Kosovo

Although most of Kosovo is ethnically Albanian, many Serbs consider it their...

US poll: '2 mn Hindus key voting bloc in swing states'

"Voting is our Dharma, and it's at the heart of our society," said Amit Jani,...

Biden campaign launches initiative to woo Hindus in US

The development is being seen as a sign of the growing political prominence...

Kamala Harris vows to rejoin climate, Iran nuke deals

Harris slammed President Donald Trump and pledged to 'rejoin' the Paris...

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Trump, 74, in his acceptance speech from the South Lawns of the White House...

Kamala Harris, masala dosa, Modi and Indian Diaspora

As far as people like Kamala Harris are concerned, it's okay to share a...

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on...

He won't stop fighting for you: Melania bats for Trump

Referring to COVID-19, she said her husband's administration will not stop...

Indian becomes US citizen in ceremony hosted by Trump

Immigrants from five countries -- India, Bolivia, Lebanon, Sudan and Ghana --...

Pompeo defies precedent, backs Trump's re-election bid

The decision to speak to the political convention in pre-recorded remarks...

Pro-Biden group apologises for tweet against Haley

'f America isn't racist, why did Namarata Haley feel compelled to change her...

Why Modi govt is not ecstatic over Kamala Harris

'If the Biden-Harris team makes it to the White House, India's headaches will...

'Biden-Harris will make US a socialist country'

On the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday, senior...

Trump again calls coronavirus as 'China Virus'

In March, he had said that China is responsible for the spread of the novel...

Haley invokes her Indian roots, says US is not racist

Haley warned Americans that a Biden-Harris administration would lead the...

Republicans re-nominate Trump as Prez candidate

Trump, 74, who faces a formidable challenge from former Democratic vice...

How will Biden deal with China?

It is premature to make the assumption that Biden's policy toward China will...

China will own US if Biden gets elected, says Trump

Trump said the biggest thing about his challenger's speech was the issues...

Kamala's 'story is the American story', says Biden

Soon after Biden concluded his speech, Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff...

Dom's Take: What if Joe Biden becomes US President?

Dominic Xavier predicts the scene if Biden and Harris win on November 3, 2020.

Trumps terms Biden's acceptance speech 'just words'

"In 47 years, Joe did none of the things of which he now speaks. He will...

Joe Biden's quest for 'Biden from Mumbai' continues

About five years ago, the Democratic Party's presidential nominee learned...

Is Modi ready for Trump's exit?

'If Trump is out, Modi is going to find himself in a hotspot, having to reset...

Joe Biden accepts Democratic presidential nomination

While accepting the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday night,...

Kamala Harris will be a great VP, says her husband

"Every day, Kamala has been fighting for justice on behalf of the only client...

Obama's rebuke of Trump raises US president's hackles

Trump went live with his tweeting as Obama and Indian-origin Senator Kamala...

Trump hasn't grown into job because he can't: Obama

Obama said that both Biden and Harris have the experience needed to get...

Kamala Harris scripts history!

Harris, 55, is the first Indian-American to be selected for the...

How I wish my mother was here: Kamala Harris

Harris opened her vice-presidential acceptance speech on Wednesday night at...

Biden-Harris: How to win the desi vote

'We want to make sure that we are certainly targeting the entire Indian...

Trump, Biden campaigns eye the Hindu vote in US

While the Trump campaign promises that re-electing President Donald Trump...

Biden bags Democratic nomination to challenge Trump

Biden, 77, who served as vice president of the US for eight years from...

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

The former first lady urged those who did not come out to vote in 2016 to...

Lessons on Democracy on Besant Nagar Beach

Whatever be Kamala Harris's preference for her identity, many Indians in the...

Expect lies, dirty tactics: Harris on Trump's attacks

Harris said that she wants Black communities to be hyper-aware of attempts to...

Why is BJP silent on Kamala Harris?

The selection of a woman Senator with an Indian background as the Democratic...

DNC set to script history by nominating Kamala Harris

With the nomination, 55-year-old Harris, who has many firsts to a...

'Indian-Americans won't vote for pro-Pak Harris'

'I would evaluate her on her past policies towards American Hindus and her...

Kamala Harris recalls childhood visits to Chennai

Harris, 55, who is the first black to be selected as a vice-presidential...

Will stand with India against threats it faces: Biden

"Fifteen years ago, I was leading the efforts to approve the historic civil...

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

'There is room for cautious optimism following the Harris anointment that...

Kamala Harris hit by the return of 'birther movement'

The conspiracy theory about Harris started following a Newsweek Op-Ed by Dr...

VP will be great, but 'Momala' means most: Harris

'Family is everything to me too. And I cannot wait for America to get to know...

Kamala Harris proven fighter for middle class: Biden

Biden, 77, made his maiden public appearance with his running mate Harris on...

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Hitting hard on the three and half years of the Trump administration during...

Joe Biden names Kamala Harris as his running mate

By naming the 55-year-old lawyer and politician from California as his...

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Harris is known for many firsts. She has been a county district attorney; the...

Obama weighed in on Biden's choice of Kamala Harris

Obama, the first Black American president, said Harris "is more than prepared...

Kamala was very nasty, disrespectful to Biden: Trump

"We'll see how she works out. She did very, very poorly in the primaries as...

Biden has surrendered to radical mob: Trump campaign

Launching a scathing attack on Harris, the Trump campaign said the Americans...

Trump escorted from presser after shooting near WH

Trump returned to the briefing room minutes later, confirming a shooting near...

Facebook removes Trump's 'misleading' COVID-19 post

The Trump campaign accused Facebook of "flagrant bias."

US may be banning TikTok, says Trump

India has banned as many as 106 Chinese apps, including TikTok, a move...

Trump suggests 'delay' in 2020 presidential elections

'With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020...

India a key pillar of Trump's foreign policy: Pompeo

The United States, he said, 'desires a new age of ambition' in its...

China chose not to stop coronavirus: Trump

Trump has in the past expressed disappointment over China's handling of the...

Want to do all for peace for Indians, Chinese: Trump

Over the past several weeks, the Trump administration has come out in support...

Twitter accounts of Obama, Biden, Gates, Musk hacked

The account of former US vice-president Joe Biden, who is the current...

Dom's Take: Trump's latest flip flop

Why did the Trump administration perform a back flip on Tuesday and cancel...

Trump administration revokes new student visa order

The announcement comes as a big relief to international students, including...

Trump wears face mask in public for 1st time

Earlier, Trump had never been seen wearing a protective face covering at...

'No guarantee Trump will back India against China'

China has been behaving in a belligerent fashion all around its periphery,...

America loves India: Trump

Prime Minister Modi on Saturday congratulated President Trump and the people...

Biden vows to revoke H1-B visa suspension if elected

On June 23, in a huge blow to Indian IT professionals eyeing the US job...

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

The White House has said the forthcoming book by John Bolton is "full of...

Trump to accept nomination in Jacksonville

Trump will deliver his acceptance speech on August 27 in Jacksonville.

Trump to resume election rallies from Oklahoma

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, he had suspended his election rallies for...

In Nov, it will be Trump vs Biden for US president

The 77-year-old former US vice president on Friday night took his tally of...