President Joe Biden very clear about restoring order to immigration system: White House on H-1B work visas
The White House spokesperson was responding to a question on an influential immigration advocacy group representing Indian-Americans urging the Biden administration not to issue the most sought-after H-1B work visa to any individual born in India, till the time the discriminatory country-cap on green cards or permanent legal residency is removed.
Feb 12, 2021, 07:25 AM IST
Myanmar military coup: US President Joe Biden's statement directed at all nations, says White House
The White House had put out a statement saying the US opposes any attempt to alter the outcome of the recent election or impede Myanmar's democratic transition and will take action against those responsible if these steps are not reversed. Biden also released a separate statement on Myanmar on Monday.
Feb 02, 2021, 21:49 PM IST
Joe Biden, family 'locked' outside White House due to this act by Donald Trump
Just moments after the Inauguration Day ceremony, the US President Joe Biden and his family were locked outside the White House, though the moment lasted for about 10 seconds it did not go unnoticed. It is reported that the White House butlers were sent home by the Trumps as they left Washington DC.
Jan 24, 2021, 09:01 AM IST
Over 150 National Guard troops for Joe Biden's inauguration test positive for COVID-19
The 200 troops were part of an approximately 26,000-strong National Guard force sent from all 50 US states to Washington, DC to provide security for the inauguration following the January 6 riot at the US Capitol. Some 15,000 of National Guard troops have been orders to leave, while 3,600 more are awaiting orders, the report said.
Jan 23, 2021, 10:14 AM IST
Donald Trump's diet coke button left Oval Office; check what other changes US President Joe Biden make: In Pics
Joe Biden plan starts with a national vaccination campaign in order to meet the President's goal of administering 100 million shots, which is enough to cover 50 million Americans with vaccines that require two doses, in his first 100 days in office.
Jan 22, 2021, 23:47 PM IST
How America's new President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will impact US-India relationship; White House says this
56-year-old Kamala Harris has become the first female, first Black and first Asian-American US vice-president thus creating history. She was born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother. The former senator was sworn in just before Joe Biden, 78, took the oath of office to become the 46th US President.
Jan 22, 2021, 18:14 PM IST
Know what Donald Trump is working on these days, ex-US president is still not happy!
Former US President Donald Trump is now focussing on his hotel and resort business. Billionaire Trump is set to shift his focus back to his family business that has been ravaged by COVID-19 pandemic, shutdowns and restrictions. It has been reported that revenue from his hotel and resort business has declined by huge margins. His Washington hotel and both his Scottish resorts have suffered huge revenue losses.
Jan 22, 2021, 11:53 AM IST
Joe Biden respects successful ties between India and US, read White House statement
President Biden, of course, has visited India many times, respects and values the long bipartisan successful relationship between leader in India and the United States. It looks forward to a continuation of that, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement. The historic inauguration of India-origin Kamala Harris, she said, further cements this relationship.
Jan 22, 2021, 09:00 AM IST
White House new website has a secret message for coders: Read to know what that is
The revamped website has a secret for hte tech savvy coders and is a challenge of sorts to find it. Former President Barack Obama had launched the service in 2014 to recruit technologists to help revamp government services - for example by modernizing Medicare`s payment system or reforming hiring practices across government agencies. Tech specialists join the Digital Service for typically one or two years.
Jan 21, 2021, 13:39 PM IST
Melania Trump asks staffer to write her ‘thank you’ notes as she exits White House
Even as the Trumps exited the White House, Melania Trump has once again raised eyebrows when outgoing 'First Lady' reportedly did not write the White House residence staff her own "thank you" notes. The nearly 80 household staff who have cared for the Trump's for the last four years, were given type written 'thank you' notes though signed by Melania, though they weren't personally written by her.
Jan 21, 2021, 11:59 AM IST
On Day 1, Joe Biden signs 15 executive orders, reversing Donald Trump's key policies
On Day 1, Joe Biden has signed 15 executive orders, reversing Donal Trump's key policies. The executive orders ranged from rejoining the Paris agreement on climate change, halting America's withdrawal from the World Health Organisation, revoking Muslim travel ban and stopping immediate construction of Mexico border wall. Biden told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House that he has signed the first lot of executive orders on Wednesday.
Jan 21, 2021, 10:43 AM IST
Donald Trump penned a 'very generous' letter to Joe Biden, viral note hits the internet
US President Joe Biden has claimed that his predecessor Donald Trump has left him a "very generous" letter in the Oval Office before departing the White House. It is customary for outgoing Presidents to write their successors a letter and leave it for them on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. "The President wrote a very generous letter. Because it was private, I will not talk about it until I talk to him. But it was generous," Biden told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday.
Jan 21, 2021, 09:49 AM IST
Will repair our alliances: Joe Biden's message to world after taking oath as US president
Joe Biden, after being sworn-in as President of the United States, said late on Wednesday that his administration will try to repair ties with the country’s alliances. "Here's my message to those beyond our borders: America has been tested and come out stronger for it. We will repair our alliances & engage with the world once again not to meet yesterday's challenges but today's & tomorrow's challenges," Biden said in his first speech as the US President.
Jan 21, 2021, 07:21 AM IST
DNA: What challenges will Joe Biden have to face?
The people of America have high hopes from the new President of the country. Joe Biden will have to face many challenges to meet them, U.S. President Joe Biden has immediately ended the national emergency that former President Donald Trump declared on the border in February 2018 to divert billions of dollars from the Defense Department to wall construction.
Jan 20, 2021, 23:40 PM IST
DNA: Joe Biden becoming US President will be harmful or beneficial for India?
In this episode of DNA with Sudhir Chaudhary, know from the former diplomat G Parthasarathy, whether India will be benefitted or face loss as Joe Biden becomes the President of the United States. India’s Hydrocarbon trade with the US has increased from negligible in 2016 to $9.2 billion in 2020, increasing the share of energy in overall bilateral trade from less than 1-10 percent in recent years.
Jan 20, 2021, 23:22 PM IST
DNA: How much America and India changed from 2016 to 2021
From 2016 to 2021, there have been many changes in America and India. Now compared to 2016, America has become much weaker and India's strength has increased. U.S. is the only nation in the world with which India has a trade surplus, Moreover, India’s energy ties with the United States have increased multifold in recent years, Watch the video for more information.
Jan 20, 2021, 23:22 PM IST
DNA: Biden era begins new chapter for India?
Know from India's former ambassador to America, Arun Kumar Singh, will the Biden era be the beginning of a new chapter for India? Being the largest economy, the American policy playbook under a new president matters to all countries. India’s energy ties with the United States have increased multifold in recent years, with imports of crude oil and natural gas
Jan 20, 2021, 23:16 PM IST
DNA: US 46th President's swearing in ceremony
Joe Biden is going to be sworn in as the 46th President in America. Along with him, Kamla Harris of Indian origin will also take the oath. With the oath ceremony, the Biden era will also begin in America.
Joe Biden, the 46th president and first lady, drove the White House with American flags through a military cordon, the first duet for the main entrance under the North Portico on Wednesday.
Deshhit: Watch nation's top news in detail, Jan 20, 2020
Watch this video to know the top stories of the day in detail.
Jan 20, 2021, 22:26 PM IST
Trump will not attend new president's oath ceremony
Donald Trump will not be present at Joe Biden's oath ceremony. Trump has left the White House for Florida.
Jan 20, 2021, 21:38 PM IST
