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(Search results - 47)United StatesJan 12, 2021, 10:45 AM IST
US President-elect Joe Biden gets second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Only around 9 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been injected out of some 25.5 million first doses of vaccines that have been shipped out to hospitals, clinics and nursing homes across the country, according to official data.
United StatesJan 8, 2021, 11:18 AM IST
Joe Biden nominates Indian-American Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general
Apart from Kamala Harris, who will be the first woman to be sworn in as Vice President of the United States, the Biden-Harris administration will have several American citizens of Indian origin in key positions.
World NewsJan 8, 2021, 8:11 AM IST
Day after Capitol shame, Trump concedes defeat, says transition will be orderly on January 20
A day after his supporters stormed the Capitol Hill and indulged in acts of violence, US President Donald Trump has conceded President-elect Joe Biden. He also said that there will be an orderly transition on January 20th
United StatesJan 7, 2021, 3:07 PM IST
Joe Biden wins, to be sworn-in as US President on Jan 20
Earlier, the visuals stunned one and all as the ruckus outside the US Capitol building was captured on camera. The storming of the US Capitol by Trump supporters has prompted calls by some lawmakers to remove him from office before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in on January 20.
World NewsJan 7, 2021, 7:25 AM IST
Trump supporters storm US Capitol, 4 dead during standoff
The US Capitol building in Washington, DC, was locked down on Wednesday with lawmakers inside after thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump went on a rampage while seeking to overturn President-elect Joe Biden's victory. Moments later, in an unprecedented action, Twitter blocked Trump's account for publishing inaccurate and inflammatory tweets.
United StatesDec 30, 2020, 12:21 PM IST
US President-Elect Joe Biden criticises Trump administration's pace of Covid-19 vaccine distribution
At the current pace, Biden said, “it’s gonna take years, not months, to vaccinate the American people.”
United StatesDec 22, 2020, 11:02 AM IST
US President-Elect Joe Biden receives first jab of coronavirus vaccine
President-Elect Joe Biden received the coronavirus vaccine on live television on Monday.
World NewsDec 22, 2020, 8:57 AM IST
Trump administration mulls legal immunity for Saudi crown prince: Report
The Donald Trump administration is considering a request to grant Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman immunity before Democrat President-elect Joe Biden enters the White House.
World NewsDec 19, 2020, 2:43 PM IST
Photos of the Week: The World in 15 Frames
Here's your weekly digest of photos from around the world.
World NewsDec 15, 2020, 8:36 AM IST
Biden says 'Democracy has prevailed' after U.S Electoral College confirms his win over Trump
Electoral College members in all six battleground states -- Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin -- where Donald Trump had challenged the result, voted in favour of Joe Biden.
World NewsDec 12, 2020, 8:36 AM IST
Setback for Trump: US Supreme Court dumps lawsuit against Biden's win in 4 states
The U.S Supreme Court has thrown out a lawsuit filed by Texas and backed by US President Donald Trump which challenged President elect Joe Biden's victory in 4 states.
Top StoriesDec 10, 2020, 12:41 PM IST
Google's 10 'Most Searched Personalities' in India
Google has come out with its annual "year in search" listing in which it has highlighted the most searched personalities in India in 2020. Interestingly, US President elect Joe Biden figures in the list, but not Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read on to know who else made it to the list
World NewsDec 9, 2020, 12:43 PM IST
PHOTOS: Moments that defined the world in 2020
A deady virus brought the world to its knees in the year 2020. Economies went into recession, political acumen of many a world leaders was tested, racial discrimination was back in spotlight once again and millions lost their lives and livelihoods. Here a look back at the world in the year 2020.
World NewsDec 8, 2020, 8:22 AM IST
Joe Biden to name retired General Lloyd Austin as first African American defence chief
United States President-elect Joe Biden is likely to name retired General Lloyd Austin to be his defence secretary.
World NewsDec 6, 2020, 9:49 AM IST
Photos of the Week: The World in 20 Frames
Here's your weekly diigest of photos from around the world