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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
PM Modi dials up Biden, both leaders hail Air India-Boeing pact
PM Modi dials up Biden, both leaders hail Air India-Boeing pact

The two leaders welcomed the first meeting of the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) held recently in Washington DC and express a keen desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation in space, semiconductors, defence and other spheres.

  • Tuesday, 14 February 2023
US shoots down Chinese spy balloon, confirms President Joe Biden
US shoots down Chinese spy balloon, confirms President Joe Biden

President Biden said he had ordered the military to shoot it down on Wednesday in internal discussions preceding the public disclosure.

  • Sunday, 05 February 2023
US Prez Joe Biden nominates Indian-American Richard Verma as Deputy Secretary of State for Managemen
US Prez Joe Biden nominates Indian-American Richard Verma as Deputy Secretary of State

The position is equivalent to the minister of state in India and marks a new milestone for Indian-Americans as he is the first member of the community to serve at this level of seniority in the State Department.

  • Saturday, 24 December 2022
PM Modi gifted a 'Pithora' painting to Australian PM Anthony Albanese.
PM Modi’s gifts to global leaders in Bali - Mata Ni Pachedi, Pithora painting and more

From Mata Ni Pachedi, Pithora painting, to Agate Bowl and more, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted variety of handicrafts from Gujarat, MP and Himachal Pradesh to the world leaders he held discussions with in Bali, Indonesia on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. Check out below.

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  • Wednesday, 16 November 2022
US President Joe Biden
Twitter spews 'lies all across the world', Biden slams Musk

Biden made these comments during a fundraising event for Illinois Democratic Representatives Lauren Underwood and Sean Casten, reports Fox Business.

  • Saturday, 05 November 2022
Morbi bridge collapse aftermath
'Our hearts are with India', Biden on Morbi bridge collapse

US President Joe Biden on Monday extended his deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the bridge collapse tragedy in Morbi, Gujarat, on Sunday in which 141 people were killed.

  • Tuesday, 01 November 2022
Russia would consider Putin-Biden meeting at G20
Russia would consider Putin-Biden meeting at G20

About the possibility that Turkey could host talks between Russia and the west, Lavrov said Moscow would be willing to listen to any suggestions but could not say in advance whether this would lead to results, The Guardian reported.

  • Tuesday, 11 October 2022
US President Joe Biden
World would face Armageddon if Putin uses tactical nuke weapon: Biden

Biden said it was the closest the world had come to nuclear catastrophe for 60 years.

  • Friday, 07 October 2022
Joe Biden reiterates support for India getting UNSC permanent seat
Joe Biden reiterates support for India getting UNSC permanent seat

Washington has long expressed backing for India's quest for a permanent seat through different administrations.

  • Wednesday, 21 September 2022
US President Joe Biden
Biden warns Putin against use of chemical or nuclear weapons

Biden gave an interview to CBS News anchor Scott Pelley at the White House which will be aired on Sunday. Biden's reaction came soon after Pelley asked what the consequences would be if Putin crossed the line.

  • Sunday, 18 September 2022
Biden calls India, US 'indispensable partners'
Biden calls India, US 'indispensable partners'

The two countries are also bound by "deep bonds" between their people, he added with a shout out to "the vibrant Indian-American community in the US (that) has made us a more innovative, inclusive, and stronger Nation".

  • Monday, 15 August 2022
Xi Jingping eyes first in-person summit with Biden in November
Xi Jingping eyes first in-person summit with Biden in November

According to reports, preparations are still in the early stages and plans could change, with Xi and Biden likely to meet on the sidelines of one of the two summits.

  • Saturday, 13 August 2022
Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri killed in US drone strike in Kabul; Biden says 'justice has been delivered'
Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri killed in US drone strike in Kabul; Biden says 'justice has been delivered'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the world is a safer place following the death of Zawahiri as he accused the Taliban regime of grossly violating its commitments to the international community by "hosting and sheltering" the al-Qaeda chief in Kabul.

  • Tuesday, 02 August 2022
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