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US: President Joe Biden signs order to end Trump’s Muslim travel ban
In a blow to his predecessor Donald Trump’s actions to limit immigration, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday has ended the ‘Muslim travel ban’, which blocked travel to the United States from several predominantly Muslim and African countries. Hours after taking the office, Biden on Wednesday signed 17 executive orders memorandums and proclamations including ending […]
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PM Modi congratulates US President Joe Biden, says two countries united in addressing common challenges
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Joe Biden for being sworn in as the new President of United States and said the two countries are united and resilient in addressing common challenges and advancing global peace and security. The Prime Minister said in tweets that he looked forward to working with Biden to strengthen […]
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Kamala Harris creates history, becomes first woman Vice President of the US
Indian-origin Kamala Harris on Wednesday created history as she was sworn in as America’s first woman vice-president at a historic inauguration at the West Front of the Capitol. Moments after her swearing in, she tweeted “Ready to serve” from her official handle Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris, 56, the 49th US Vice-President, is the daughter of an Indian immigrant […]
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Joe Biden sworn in as 46th US President
Democrat Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, ending the tumultuous four-year term in the White House of Republican Donald Trump. Biden, 78, took the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at a solemn ceremony at the US Capitol which was snubbed […]
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An Inauguration Day like no other in the United States
This Inauguration Day, when President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States later today, will be unlike anything seen before. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the recent violent insurrection at the Capitol have heavily impacted the inauguration proceedings, as no crowds are allowed to fill the National Mall […]
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Biden announces USD 1.9 trillion stimulus COVID-19 ‘American Rescue Plan’
US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) announced a USD 1.9 trillion plan to revive the country’s economy and combat the coronavirus. “We have no time to waste when it comes to getting this virus under control and building our economy back better,” the incoming president said. Tweeting ahead of his remarks Biden said: […]
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Twitter permanently suspends Trump’s account, citing risk of incitement of violence
Social media giant Twitter announced that it is banning US President Donald Trump from its platform, citing “risk of further incitement of violence”. The Twitter ban comes two days after a pro-Trump mob stormed the US Capitol, hoping to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s election victory. On Twitter, Donald Trump’s handle is now an […]
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Trump concedes defeat, says new administration will be inaugurated on January 20
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) finally conceded defeat in the presidential elections held in November and said that a new administration will be inaugurated on January 20. “Now Congress has certified the election results, a new administration will be inaugurated on January 20. My focus now turns to ensure a smooth, orderly, […]
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Joe Biden appoints Indian-American Vanita Gupta as Associate Attorney General
US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday nominated Indian-origin Vanita Gupta to serve as Associate Attorney General of the United States making her the first woman of colour to serve in this role. Gupta becomes the latest addition to Biden’s team that features Indian Americans such as former US surgeon general Vivek Murthy. “A former Acting Assistant Attorney […]
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US Congress confirms Biden’s victory after Capitol siege; Trump pledges ‘peaceful and orderly transition’
Congress early Thursday (local time) accepted the results of the Electoral College, which confirmed Joe Biden’s win and cleared his way to become the 46th President of the United States. Congress finished counting the votes in the early hours of Thursday after a chaotic day, which saw a violent mob of pro-Trump supporters breach Capitol […]
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