Biden becomes US President-elect; Indian-origin Kamala Harris makes history as first woman Vice-President

Democrat candidate Joe Biden will become the 46th President of the United States, according to multiple projections, after a come-from-behind victory in Pennsylvania put him over the 270 electoral votes needed to win.

Kamala Harris lists favourite foods, hobbies in response to Instagram users’ questions

Indian-origin and first Black woman to be picked by a US Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has listed idli with a “really good Sambar” and “any kind of tikka” as her favourite Indian dishes.

China gaining on US, India fourth in Asian power index, says report

According to a report on division of national influences in the Asia-Pacific, China is closing in on the US as the most powerful country in the region, as America’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected its reputation.

Kamala Harris suspends campaign travel after two staffers test positive for COVID-19

Indian-origin US Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate Kamala Harris suspended her travels yesterday after her communications director tested positive for COVID-19

Over 70 per cent of Indian-Americans will vote for Biden, says survey

According to an online survey, over 70 per cent of registered Indian-American voters plan to vote for Joe Biden in next month’s US presidential election.