United States restricts travel from India amid COVID-19 surge

US President Joe Biden on Friday signed a proclamation barring the entry of non-US citizens who travelled to India during the 14-day period preceding their entry into the United States. This proclamation is effective from May 4 and will remain in effect until terminated by Biden. The comes as the COVID-19 situation in India worsened. […]

Biden says US determined to help India amid COVID-19 crisis

The United States is determined to “help” India as it faces unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, said US President Joe Biden. In a tweet, Biden acknowledged last year’s assistance from India to America when the latter was facing a healthcare crisis. Last year during the first COVID-19 wave, India shipped 50 million tablets of hydroxychloroquine to the […]

US assures help to India in managing COVID-19 second wave

The White House on Friday (local time) assured that the United States would be working closely with Indian officials on identifying ways for Washington to provide assistance as India reports its highest daily COVID-19 cases on Friday. Press Secretary Jen Psaki in response to a question whether the US had plans of sending its stockpile […]

First consignment of ‘red rice’ from Assam flagged off to US

In a major boost to India’s rice exports potential, the first consignment of ‘red rice’ was flagged off on Thursday to the United States of America (USA). Iron-rich ‘red rice’ is grown in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, without the use of any chemical fertilizer. The rice variety is referred as ‘Bao-dhaan’, which is an […]

US President Joe Biden halts US withdrawal from WHO

Hours after being sworn in, President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) informed United Nations Director-General Antonio Guterres about the US’ decision to re-join the World Health Organisation. Walking back on the former administration’s plan to withdraw the US from the WHO, Biden said: “This letter constitutes a retraction by the Government of the United […]

US: President Joe Biden signs order to end Trump’s Muslim travel ban

In a blow to his predecessor Donald Trump’s actions to limit immigration, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday has ended the ‘Muslim travel ban’, which blocked travel to the United States from several predominantly Muslim and African countries. Hours after taking the office, Biden on Wednesday signed 17 executive orders memorandums and proclamations including ending […]

PM Modi congratulates US President Joe Biden, says two countries united in addressing common challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Joe Biden for being sworn in as the new President of United States and said the two countries are united and resilient in addressing common challenges and advancing global peace and security. The Prime Minister said in tweets that he looked forward to working with Biden to strengthen […]

Kamala Harris creates history, becomes first woman Vice President of the US

Indian-origin Kamala Harris on Wednesday created history as she was sworn in as America’s first woman vice-president at a historic inauguration at the West Front of the Capitol. Moments after her swearing in, she tweeted “Ready to serve” from her official handle Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris, 56, the 49th US Vice-President, is the daughter of an Indian immigrant […]

Joe Biden sworn in as 46th US President

Democrat Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, ending the tumultuous four-year term in the White House of Republican Donald Trump. Biden, 78, took the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at a solemn ceremony at the US Capitol which was snubbed […]