US VP nominees agree to debate hosted by CBS on Oct 1

US VP nominees agree to debate hosted by CBS on Oct 1

Washington, Aug 16 – US Vice-Presidential nominees — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance — on Thursday agreed to participate in a debate hosted by CBS News, which is scheduled for October 1. The debate will be moderated by “CBS

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Trump says he is ‘entitled’ to personal attacks on Harris

Trump says he is ‘entitled’ to personal attacks on Harris

Washington, Aug 16 – Former US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted he is “entitled” to launch personal attacks on his Democratic rival for the White House, saying he was “angry with her” and, besides, she had also attacked him personally, calling him

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Harris and Trump to face off in prime-time debate on September 10

Harris and Trump to face off in prime-time debate on September 10

On Thursday, former President Donald Trump announced his intention to engage in three debates with his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, across different television networks. This move comes as part of his campaign strategy to present his positions and challenge Harris on various issues

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Kamala Harris announces Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming election

Kamala Harris announces Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming election

Vice President Kamala Harris has officially named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming presidential election. In her announcement on X (formerly Twitter), Harris praised Walz’s extensive and varied experience, highlighting his roles as a schoolteacher, military veteran, U.S.

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India, US working to ‘shape the future’, write Blinken, Austin

India, US working to ‘shape the future’, write Blinken, Austin

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in a joint Op-ed have described the Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy as a latticework of bilateral and multilateral ties in which the US and India are “investing together across sectors that

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India will not be a formal ally of the US but can have strong ties on the global stage, says Campbell

India will not be a formal ally of the US but can have strong ties on the global stage, says Campbell

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has stated that India will “never be a formal ally or partner” of the United States, emphasizing that while India is a major power with its own interests and beliefs, the two nations can still cultivate a

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‘Is she Indian or Black?’ Trump questions Kamala Harris’ racial identity

‘Is she Indian or Black?’ Trump questions Kamala Harris’ racial identity

Chicago, Aug 1 - Former US President Donald Trump has triggered a controversy by raising questions on the racial identity of his Democratic rival Kamala Harris during a convention of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in Chicago.

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Biden signs Act mandating US-made flags for federal use

Biden signs Act mandating US-made flags for federal use

Washington, July 31 - United States President Joe Biden has signed an "All-American Flag Act," which mandates the federal purchase of flags completely manufactured in the US.

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Harris announces Philadelphia rally with new running mate

Harris announces Philadelphia rally with new running mate

Washington, July 31 - US Vice President Kamala Harris will hold her first rally with her yet-to-be-named running mate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 6.

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Biden calls for US Supreme Court reform to ‘restore faith’

Biden calls for US Supreme Court reform to ‘restore faith’

Washington, July 30 - US President Joe Biden has announced a plan to reform the Supreme Court, saying that he looked forward to working with Congress to prevent the abuse of presidential power and "restore faith" in the nation's highest court.

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Kamala Harris, Donald Trump race to redefine each other

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump race to redefine each other

Washington, July 29 - In their first week of head-to-head match, Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee for US President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tried to define the race and each other in their own terms.

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Harris narrows gap with Trump in presidential race: Media poll

Harris narrows gap with Trump in presidential race: Media poll

Washington, July 27 - The US presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is incredibly close, showed a new media poll, revealing a surge in support for Harris among non-white voters and a significant rise in enthusiasm among Democrats for her campaign.

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Sikh Republican Harmeet Dhillon faces backlash for ‘ardas’ recital at RNC; Congressman Krishnamoorthi condemns racist responses

Sikh Republican Harmeet Dhillon faces backlash for ‘ardas’ recital at RNC; Congressman Krishnamoorthi condemns racist responses

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has condemned the racist backlash directed at Republican National Committeewoman Harmeet Dhillon following her recital of the Sikh prayer ‘ardas’ at the Republican National Convention. Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat representing Illinois, described the response as “completely unacceptable.” Dhillon, a prominent

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US senator moves bill to help India take on China

US senator moves bill to help India take on China

Washington, July 26 - US Republican senator Marco Rubio on Thursday said he has introduced a bill -- US-India Defense Cooperation Act -- to enhance the strategic diplomatic, economic, and military relationship with New Delhi to counter China.

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Indian-origin man charged with stealing $1 mn lottery ticket in US

Indian-origin man charged with stealing $1 mn lottery ticket in US

New York, July 26 - An Indian-origin man has been charged with stealing a $1 million-winning lottery ticket from the buyer at the petrol bunk he was working in, according to local officials.

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Trump calls Harris ‘Left Lunatic’ at campaign rally

Trump calls Harris ‘Left Lunatic’ at campaign rally

New York, July 25 - In his first campaign rally after President Joe Biden quit the 2024 presidential race and Kamala Harris firmed up her position to become the Democratic Party candidate, Republican nominee Donald Trump lit into her laying out his angles

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Kamala Harris trumps Donald among Indian-Americans, shows Harris campaign internal poll

Kamala Harris trumps Donald among Indian-Americans, shows Harris campaign internal poll

Washington, July 24 - Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the post of US President, has a 19 percentage point lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump in favourability ratings among Indian Americans, according to internal polling by the Harris campaign.

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Biden tells Americans he quit race to ‘unify his party’

Biden tells Americans he quit race to ‘unify his party’

Washington, July 25 - US President Joe Biden on Wednesday told Americans in an Oval Office address that he ended his re-election campaign to "unify my party” with the larger goal of protecting American democracy and that goal is larger than "personal ambition".

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‘Passing the torch to new generation’, says Biden to Americans after exiting presidential race

‘Passing the torch to new generation’, says Biden to Americans after exiting presidential race

Washington, July 25 - US President Joe Biden has said he is "passing the torch to a new generation" as he explained his abrupt departure from the 2024 presidential race to Americans for the first time on Wednesday night, in an Oval Office

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Kamala Harris secures majority of delegates, Trump campaign targets her on ‘border invasion’

Kamala Harris secures majority of delegates, Trump campaign targets her on ‘border invasion’

Washington, July 23 - US Vice-President Kamala Harris has secured the support of the majority of Democratic delegates who will formally elect her as the party's nominee for president at the convention in August as the Trump campaign prepared to hold her responsible

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