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Joe Biden administration promises focus on environmental justice

Biden on cusp of presidency after gains in Pennsylvania

10:07 pm November 6, 2020

Washington: Democrat Joe Biden was on the cusp of winning the presidency on Friday as he opened up narrow leads over President Donald Trump in the critical battlegrounds of Georgia and Pennsylvania. Those put Biden in a stronger position to capture the 270 Electoral Collage votes needed to take the White House. The winner will […]

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GOP senator: No evidence to support Trump vote-fraud claims

9:59 pm November 6, 2020

Washington: A key Republican senator said Friday he saw no evidence to support President Donald Trump’s baseless claim that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election and called the president’s words “very disturbing.” Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, whose state is a key battleground in the presidential election, said “There’s simply no evidence anyone has […]

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

Indian-American physician now trails in Arizona Congressional race

11:15 pm November 5, 2020

Washington: Indian-American emergency room physician Dr Hiral Tipirneni is now trailing against her Republican incumbent in an Arizona Congressional race, which she was leading initially. After overnight round of counting, Congressman David Schweikert by Thursday morning was leading by over 6,200 votes. By Wednesday evening, Tipirneni,52, had a lead of less than 2,000 votes. With 81.5 per cent of the total […]

Donald Trump set to return to the spotlight with CPAC speech

Trump immigration rule takes effect again during appeal

12:18 pm November 5, 2020

Chicago: A federal appeals court has allowed a Trump administration rule that would deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits like food stamps to go back into effect while it considers the case. The Election Day development was the latest dizzying twist in a legal battle over the controversial rule that the Trump […]

Indian-origin millionaire Thanedar elected to Michigan state legislature in US

12:15 pm November 5, 2020

Houston: Shri Thanedar, an Indian-origin Democrat millionaire who ran for Governor two years ago, has been elected to the House of Representatives in Michigan with 93 per cent votes. Thanedar, 65, the scientist and businessman, raised a record-breaking USD 438,620, primarily from his own wealth, in the state House primary against six other opponents. The former gubernatorial hopeful cashed […]