Democrats are in race against time in deciding presidential candidate

Democrats are in race against time in deciding presidential candidate

New York, July 22 - Dropping out of the presidential race, President Joe Biden has forced the Democratic party into a race against time on an unchartered course.

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Kamala Harris sets about earning nomination as endorsements pour in

Kamala Harris sets about earning nomination as endorsements pour in

Washington, July 21 - US Vice-President Kamala Harris got down earning the nomination of the Democratic Party for President calling lawmakers, party leaders officials, and outside support groups soon after President Joe Biden announced he was exiting the race and endorsing her.

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From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

New York, July 22 - Starting as a local councillor 54 years ago, Joseph Robinette Biden reached his lifelong ambition of becoming the leader of the most powerful country only to see his career melt in a pool of pathos, his mental and

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World leaders react to Biden’s decision to quit presidential race

World leaders react to Biden’s decision to quit presidential race

Washington, July 22 - Leaders from around the world have reacted to US President Joe Biden's announcement that he would not seek re-election this year, endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris to run in the race for the White House, media reports said.

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Vance ties Kamala Harris to Biden calling him ‘worst’ President

Vance ties Kamala Harris to Biden calling him ‘worst’ President

Washington, July 22 - Senator JD Vance, the Republican nominee for Vice-President, sought to tie Vice-President Kamala Harris, who could become the Democratic nominee for President, to President Joe Biden's presidency, saying the latter was the "worst President in my lifetime" and Harris

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Kamala Harris says she wants to ‘earn and win’ Democratic nomination

Kamala Harris says she wants to ‘earn and win’ Democratic nomination

Washington, July 22- US Vice-President Kamala Harris said on Sunday that she was honoured to get President Joe Biden's endorsement and said it was the intention to "earn and win" the nomination of the Democratic party to run for the President.

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‘Democrats throwing Biden overboard’: Trump

‘Democrats throwing Biden overboard’: Trump

New York, July 22 - Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump crowed, "the Corrupt and Radical Democrats are throwing him overboard" after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race for the White House.

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Obama, Clintons praise Biden

Obama, Clintons praise Biden

Washington, July 22 - Former US President Barack Obama has called President Joe Biden "one of the most consequential presidents" and former President Bill Clinton said that Biden "advanced our founders' charge to build a more perfect union".

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JD Vance criticises Kamala Harris at Michigan rally

JD Vance criticises Kamala Harris at Michigan rally

Washington, July 21 - During a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance has criticised Vice President Kamala Harris, responding to her recent comments about him.

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Trump, Vance to address first joint rally; Biden faces more calls for exit

Trump, Vance to address first joint rally; Biden faces more calls for exit

Washington, July 20 - Former US President and Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump is heading to Michigan, a swing state, for his first election rally since the assassination attempt on him along with his Vice President pick J.D. Vance, even as his Democratic

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Usha Vance: A beacon of Indian pride in American politics

Usha Vance: A beacon of Indian pride in American politics

By Dr. Avi Verma As J.D. Vance steps into his role as Vice President of the United States, the world’s eyes are also on his wife, Usha Vance, whose Indian heritage brings a source of immense pride to India and the Indian diaspora

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Four in five voters concerned over US spiraling out of control after Trump’s shooting: poll

Four in five voters concerned over US spiraling out of control after Trump’s shooting: poll

New York, July 17 - Four in five Americans are concerned about increasing political violence following an assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, and fear that the United States "is spiraling out of control," a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

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Vivek Ramaswamy eyes Trump V-P pick Vance’s Senate seat

Vivek Ramaswamy eyes Trump V-P pick Vance’s Senate seat

Washington, July 16 - Vivek Ramaswamy, the India-descent biotech entrepreneur, has thrown his hat into the ring for the US Senate seat that will fall vacant if former President Donald Trump wins the presidential polls, taking away its current occupant J.D. Vance, the

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Trump picks Senator Vance, married to an Indian-American, as his VP nominee

Trump picks Senator Vance, married to an Indian-American, as his VP nominee

Washington, July 16 - Former US President and the putative Republican nominee for the White House, Donald Trump has named J.D. Vance, a first-time Senator from Ohio whose wife is an Indian-American, as his nominee for Vice President.

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US judge dismisses classified documents case against Trump

US judge dismisses classified documents case against Trump

Washington, July 15 - A US district judge in Florida has dismissed a case accusing former President Donald Trump of mishandling classified documents, saying the appointment of a special prosecutor leading the government's case was unconstitutional.

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Indian-American lawyer Harmeet Dhillon offers ‘ardas’ at Republican National Convention

Indian-American lawyer Harmeet Dhillon offers ‘ardas’ at Republican National Convention

New Delhi, July 16 - Republican Party leader and Civil Rights Attorney Harmeet Kaur Dhillon offered 'ardas' (Sikh prayer) at the Republican National Convention in the presence of the party's Presidential nominee Donald Trump, days after an attempt on the latter's life.

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Trump close to announcing his V-P nominee

Trump close to announcing his V-P nominee

Washington, July 13 - Former US President Donald Trump is expected to name one of these three Republicans as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election any time now -- Senators Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum.

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US President Biden makes law to support rights of Tibetans

US President Biden makes law to support rights of Tibetans

Dharamsala, July 13 - In a message for Beijing to peacefully resolve through negotiation, not repression, an agreement on Tibet that will support Tibet’s peaceful struggle for human rights and democratic freedom, US President Joe Biden on Friday signed the Resolve Tibet Act.

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Biden battles worst crisis of his 50-year career

Biden battles worst crisis of his 50-year career

Washington, July 11 - US President Joe Biden is facing the worst crisis of his 50-year political career.

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India pips China to become real estate capital of Asia: Hurun report

India pips China to become real estate capital of Asia: Hurun report

New Delhi, July 11 , With real estate companies worth $36 billion in 2024, India is accelerating to become the real estate capital of Asia, pushing away China in terms of growth rate, a new report said on Thursday.

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