Kamala Harris

German governor apologizes for 'little Merkel' comment

Merkel: US, Germany must stand together on climate change

11:42 pm November 9, 2020

Berlin: The US and Germany must stand “side by side” in handling the coronavirus pandemic, fighting global warming and terrorism, and in working for “an open global economy and free trade,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday. President-elect Joe Biden brings decades of experience in domestic and foreign policy to the job, and “he knows Germany and Europe well,” Merkel said in her […]

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 […]

Feel very happy over Kamala Harris’ victory, says aunt

2:47 pm November 8, 2020

Chennai: City-based maternal aunt of US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Dr Sarala Gopalan, is elated over her niece’s feat and now hopes to attend her swearing-in ceremony. The jubilant veteran doctor told PTI on Sunday that she couldn’t speak to Harris on Saturday as she spent the entire day waiting for the announcement on her […]

Cases over 'Jallikatttu' protests will be withdrawn: TN CM

TN CM hails Kamala Harris’ “astounding victory”

2:40 pm November 8, 2020

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Sunday greeted US President-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris and particularly recalled her Tamil Nadu roots. Democrat Joe Biden on Saturday defeated incumbent Republican US President Donald Trump in the closely-fought US presidential elections. In a tweet, Palaniswami expressed joy over Harris becoming the first […]

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

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

11:58 pm November 7, 2020

Washington: Known as the “female Obama”, first time Senator Kamala Devi Harris has scripted history by becoming first woman, Black and Indian-American vice president of the United States. Harris was picked by Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden as his running mate in August, months after she suspended her own presidential dreams, saying she lacked the financial resources to continue her campaign. A fierce critic-turned ally of her […]