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US IT sector and business groups, including technology giants Google and Apple, have applauded President Joe Biden's steps to initiate immigration reforms, underlining that the move would boost American economy, create jobs and attract talent from across the world.

The House of Representatives on Wednesday made Donald Trump the first U.S. president to be impeached twice, formally charging him with inciting an insurrection just a week after a violent mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol Hill. Here’s a guide to what happens next.

An armed and angry mob of US President Donald Trump supporters stormed Capitol Hill and clashed with police on Wednesday as Congress convened to validate Joe Biden’s presidential win. What led to the siege, why is Trump being blamed and what followed thereafter? Watch this explainer.

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday bestowed the Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "leadership in elevating the India-US strategic partnership".

India drew first blood in the opening Twenty20 International against Australia, in Canberra, on Friday. India are on an eight-game winning streak in the format. Meanwhile, the match saw India using their first-ever concussion substitute.

India registered a narrow 11-run win the first Twenty20 International, in Canberra, on Friday. Meanwhile, the match also saw India using their first-ever concussion substitute, as Yuzvendra Chahal replaced Ravindra Jadeja under controversial circumstances.

US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday released his first list of nominees for national security & foreign policy cabinet positions. Many have been longtime Biden advisers and confidants. In a statement Joe Biden said, "There is no time to lose when it comes to our national security and foreign policy."

Here's a look at Biden's Nominees & Appointees.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with US President-elect Joseph R Biden during which he warmly congratulated the latter on his election victory. PM Modi described Biden's win as a testament to the strength and resilience of democratic traditions in the United States.

 The first phase of the Malabar 2020 was held earlier this month off the Visakhapatnam coast. Australia participated in the mega exercise for the first time in 13 years, bringing all four Quad countries together for the military games.

The annual "Malabar" wargames that India holds with the United States and Japan have been expanded to include Australia this year to cover all members of the Quad, an informal group of the four largest democracies in the Indo-Pacific.

On November 3, 2020, United States will vote in one of the most consequential and bitterly contested presidential elections in its recent history. The choice is between giving Republicans' Donald Trump another 4 years in the White House or replacing him with the Democratic candidate Joe Biden. Regardless of who becomes the next president of the United States, India will continue to hold importance for Washington. Let's take a look at how the two leaders see and deal with issues that impact India as well.

The two countries also agreed to work closely together given their shared values of democracy, pluralism and rule-based international order.
 

India and the US promised to boost security ties and strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific amidst China's growing economic and military clout in the region.

India and the United States sign the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), the last of four so-called foundational agreements for sharing sensitive information, sales of advanced military hardware and geospatial cooperation, during the 2+2 ministerial dialogue today. Here's all you need to know about the agreement and what it means for both the countries.

 During the meeting, sources said, both sides highlighted the need to take forward shared objectives and build capabilities across all domains so as to ensure a safe, stable and rule based regional and global security environment.