Following months of negotiations, the US Senate has approved a long-awaited bipartisan infrastructure bill, though analysts feel that the legislation falls short of its promise.
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Delta variant has propelled COVID spike in US: Fauci
White House Chief Medical Advisor Anthony Fauci has said that the recent surge in COVID cases across US was caused by the highly virulent Delta variant, as well as the large unvaccinated population of the nation.
US COVID curve on the rise again; authorities wary of another surge in cases
The United States COVID 19 curve is surging again after months of decline, with the number of new cases per day doubling over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates and Fourth of July gatherings.
India ‘incredibly important’ partner to the US, says White House spokesman
A White House spokesperson announced that India is an “incredibly important” partner to the US in the region and globally, underlining that the US is working with the country on wide-ranging issues like economic, strategic and security.
Biden admin urges US court to certify India’s request to extradite Tahawwur Rana
The Biden administration in the United States has urged a federal court to certify India’s request to extradite Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.
White House withdraws Indian-American Neera Tanden’s nomination as director of Office of Management and Budget
Tanden would have been the first woman of color to lead the powerful budget agency.
Farmers protests: Tensions running high among Indian diaspora as India, US governments condemn destruction of Gandhi statue in US
The ongoing farmers’ protests in India have seen an escalation in the past few days, with international celebrities and Indian diaspora groups taking sides on the issue.
US President Biden appoints Indian-American Dr Raj Panjabi to lead malaria initiative
United States President Joe Biden has appointed Indian-origin Dr Raj Panjabi to lead his Malaria Initiative.
Biden administration appoints two Indian-American women to key posts in UN Mission
The Biden administration has appointed two Indian-American experts — Sohini Chatterjee and Aditi Gorur — to key diplomatic positions at the US Mission to the United Nations.
US Vice-President Kamala Harris gets second vaccine shot, urges Americans to do the same
United States Vice-President Kamala Harris received the second COVID-19 vaccine dose on camera yesterday.
