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Senator Alexander: Trump admin should aid in Biden transition

11:38 pm November 20, 2020

Nashville: US Senator Lamar Alexander said Friday that President Donald Trump‘s administration should aid President-elect Joe Biden in his transition, saying the Democrat has a “very good chance” of becoming the next president. “If there is any chance whatsoever that Joe Biden will be the next president, and it looks like he has a very good chance, the Trump Administration should provide the Biden team with all […]

Will get COVID-19 under control by listening to experts: Kamala Harris

10:18 pm November 16, 2020

Washington: US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday said the Biden administration would get COVID-19 under control by listening to the experts, implementing nationwide testing and tracing, and ensuring vaccines are safe and free for all. The US is the worst affected country by the coronavirus pandemic, with over 11 million cases and 246,000 deaths. “The Biden-Harris administration will […]

Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon

8:59 pm November 14, 2020

Washington: President-elect Joe Biden is expected to take a historic step and select a woman to head the Pentagon for the first time, shattering one of the few remaining barriers to women in the department and the presidential Cabinet. Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by US officials and political insiders as a top choice […]

Indian groups in US hail Biden-Harris victory, setting up of COVID-19 task force

11:56 pm November 9, 2020

New York: Leading Indian diaspora and advocacy organisations in the US are hailing the victories of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, saying they are encouraged by their plans to combat the coronavirus pandemic, including by setting up a task force that will be co-chaired by Indian-American former surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy. The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (APPI), […]

Indian, South-Asian groups congratulate Biden, Harris; say opportunity for progressive policies

11:40 pm November 9, 2020

Washington: Indian and South Asian groups on Monday congratulated President elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris on their historic win, saying they look forward to the opportunity to push for progressive and inclusive policies for the community. Following a tense week of vote tallying, Democratic presidential candidate Biden, 77, on Saturday won the state […]