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US President Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden leaves for India to attend G20 Summit, hold talks with PM Modi

His meetings and interactions with Modi and other world leaders during and on the sidelines of the G20 Summit would be driven by the COVID-19 protocols established by the CDC.

  • Friday, 08 September 2023
US President Biden picks Indian-American business leader Shamina Singh to serve on President’s Expor
US President Biden picks Indian-American business leader Shamina Singh to serve on President’s Export Council

Her leadership has contributed to Mastercard’s global leadership and reputation of doing well by doing good, a White House statement read.

  • Monday, 17 July 2023
Sandalwood box gifted by PM Modi to Biden made by Jaipur artist
Sandalwood box gifted by PM Modi to Biden made by Jaipur artist

Made of sandalwood brought from the forests of Mysore, the box has come into global limelight for its exquisite beauty and carving.

  • Saturday, 24 June 2023
Jet engine co-production, armed drones and tech rush in Modi-Biden talks
Jet engine co-production, armed drones and tech rush in Modi-Biden talks

Prime Minister Modi hailed the jet engine deal signed between GE and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) as a "landmark" and the Americans described it as both "groundbreaking" and "trailblazing". GE will jointly manufacture F-414 engines in India with HAL for use in the next generation of Tejas fighter jets.

  • Friday, 23 June 2023
Prez Biden welcomes PM Modi to White House; says US, India 'great powers'
Prez Biden welcomes PM Modi to White House; says US, India 'great powers'

Prime Minister Modi called the relationship between the two countries "instrumental in enhancing the strength of the whole world" at a time when the global order is taking a new shape.

  • Thursday, 22 June 2023
From 7.5-carat green diamond to Ganesh idol: A look at gifts PM Modi presented to Joe Biden and his
From 7.5-carat green diamond to Ganesh idol: A look at gifts PM Modi presented to Joe Biden and his wife

The 7.5-carat green diamond reflects earth-minded diamonds chemical and optical properties. It is also eco-friendly, as eco-diversified resources like solar and wind power were used in its making.

  • Thursday, 22 June 2023
Joe Biden
Biden falls on stage during Air Force Academy event, WH says 'he's fine'

At the event on Thursday, Biden, who is the country's oldest serving President at 80, had been standing for about an hour and a half to shake hands with each of the 921 graduating cadets, reports the BBC.

  • Friday, 02 June 2023
Joe Biden and PM Modi share hug
PM Modi shares hugs with Biden, Sunak

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared hugs with US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of G7 summit in Japan's Hiroshima city.

  • Saturday, 20 May 2023
2024 polls Trump-Biden rematch but majority of Americans prefer new candidates
2024 polls Trump-Biden rematch but majority of Americans prefer new candidates

Nearly 70 per cent of GOP voters stand behind Trump amid indictment and investigations, says an NBC poll but the majority of Americans are highly displeased with the Trump versus Biden rematch in 2024 as the current scenario emerges.

  • Saturday, 29 April 2023
Biden announces he is seeking a second term with Harris
Biden announces he is seeking a second term with Harris

"The question we are facing is whether in the years ahead we have more freedom or less freedom, more rights or fewer," Biden said a video announcement. "I know what I want the answer to be. This is not a time to be complacent. That's why I'm running for re-election."

  • Tuesday, 25 April 2023
Radha Iyengar Plumb
US Senate confirms Indian-American as Dy Under Secretary of Defence

President Joe Biden had nominated Plumb, currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, to the position in June 2022.

  • Friday, 21 April 2023
Nisha Biswal
Biden nominates Nisha Biswal as Dy CEO of US finance agency

Biswal is presently the Senior Vice President for International Strategy and Global Initiatives at the US Chamber of Commerce, overseeing the US India Business Council and US Bangladesh Business Council.

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023
NASA
Joe Biden proposes $27.2 bn for NASA to boost Moon, Mars programmes

The budget allows NASA to monitor and protect the planet, advance sustainable aviation, better support orbital debris management, develop innovative new technologies, and inspire the Artemis Generation.

  • Friday, 10 March 2023
World Bank President Ajay Banga
Biden nominates Indian-American Ajay Banga for World Bank president

He is honorary chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce, serving as chairman from 2020-2022. He is also chairman of Exor and independent director at Temasek.

  • Friday, 24 February 2023
Joe Biden
Putin's craven lust for land & power will fail: Biden

In a fiery address from Warsaw's Royal Castle, US President Joe Biden assured to continue supporting Ukraine as it enters a second year of the ongoing war and said Russian President Vladimir Putin's "craven lust for land and power will fail".

  • Wednesday, 22 February 2023
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