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21 Indian-Americans collected $100,000 each for presidential nominee Biden

At least 21 people of Indian descent figure on the list of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's list of elite contribution-collectors pitching in more than $100,000 to his campaign coffers

21 Indian-Americans collected $100,000 each for presidential nominee Biden
Updated On : 02 Nov 2020 | 11:34 AM IST

US President Trump decries FBI probe of supporters surrounding Biden bus

President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested the FBI should stop investigating an incident in which his supporters were seen surrounding a Biden campaign bus in Texas, which led Democrats to cancel an event there. The president's tweet came hours after the FBI confirmed that it was aware of the incident and investigating. On Sunday night, Trump retweeted a screenshot of the FBI statement, adding: In my opinion, these patriots did nothing wrong. Instead, the FBI & Justice should be investigating the terrorists, anarchists, and agitators of ANTIFA, who run around burning down our Democrat run cities and hurting our people! An FBI spokesperson said the bureau had no comment about the president's tweet. Trump's tweet come as tensions remained high between the president and FBI Director Christopher Wray, and as Trump has pressed the Justice Department and FBI to act against his rivals, including Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden himself. The president has also told people ...

US President Trump decries FBI probe of supporters surrounding Biden bus
Updated On : 02 Nov 2020 | 10:39 AM IST

Donald Trump predicts massive win for Republicans in November 3 polls

US President Donald Trump has predicted a massive win for the Republicans in the November 3 elections, saying the margin would be much bigger than what the party had received four years ago

Donald Trump predicts massive win for Republicans in November 3 polls
Updated On : 01 Nov 2020 | 9:51 AM IST

Big tech companies show resilience to Covid-19 pandemic, politics

Combined sale leapt 18% YoY, 4% higher than expected

Big tech companies show resilience to Covid-19 pandemic, politics
Updated On : 30 Oct 2020 | 11:07 PM IST

Tata Motors to Bharat Forge: Stock winners and losers in India from US Vote

Here are some key things to watch in India with respect to the upcoming US vote

Tata Motors to Bharat Forge: Stock winners and losers in India from US Vote
Updated On : 29 Oct 2020 | 2:22 PM IST

'Samosa caucus': US Congress could have more Indian Americans to the House

The "Samosa caucus" comprises of five Indian-American lawmakers, including four members of the House of Representatives and Senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris

'Samosa caucus': US Congress could have more Indian Americans to the House
Updated On : 19 Oct 2020 | 2:05 AM IST

Trump seeks 'friendly transition' if he loses upcoming US elections

The president once again went on the offensive against mail-in voting, adding that the only way he could see himself losing in the November 3 vote would be if there is "mischief" in the voting process

Trump seeks 'friendly transition' if he loses upcoming US elections
Updated On : 26 Sep 2020 | 3:05 PM IST

Donald Trump shifts focus to Pennsylvania to shore up re-election

Trump narrowly flipped three Great Lakes states - Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin - from blue to red in 2016

Donald Trump shifts focus to Pennsylvania to shore up re-election
Updated On : 26 Sep 2020 | 2:40 PM IST

Fact Check: Donald Trump's untruths on court pick, Joe Biden's flubs

A look at fact and fiction as Trump prepares to announce his Supreme Court pick later this week: Ginsburg

Fact Check: Donald Trump's untruths on court pick, Joe Biden's flubs
Updated On : 24 Sep 2020 | 5:24 PM IST

Republican party re-nominates Donald Trump as presidential candidate

Trump, 74, who faces formidable challenge from former Democratic vice president Joe Biden, 77, is scheduled to deliver his acceptance speech from the South Lawns of the White House on August 27

Republican party re-nominates Donald Trump as presidential candidate
Updated On : 11 Sep 2020 | 7:38 AM IST

In pics: Racism to 'chithis', Kamala Harris' acceptance speech highlights

Harris, 55, scripted history on Wednesday by becoming the first Black and Indian descent individual to be nominated as a vice-presidential candidate of a major political party

In pics: Racism to 'chithis', Kamala Harris' acceptance speech highlights
Updated On : 20 Aug 2020 | 1:30 PM IST

US election: China would love to have me lose to 'sleepy' Biden, says Trump

On the subject of interference in the US elections, Trump called China "a bigger threat"

US election: China would love to have me lose to 'sleepy' Biden, says Trump
Updated On : 08 Aug 2020 | 10:38 AM IST

As economy staggers, Sino-US tensions rise, plenty could go wrong this Aug

US election contest gets ugly. Now watch Turkey, at risk of repeating the 2018 lira crisis

As economy staggers, Sino-US tensions rise, plenty could go wrong this Aug
Updated On : 31 Jul 2020 | 8:10 PM IST

Republican senators express concern about TikTok over US election security

Seeking re-election for his second consecutive term, Trump is pitted against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden

Republican senators express concern about TikTok over US election security
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 2:07 PM IST

Watchdog group: Trump US elections campaign improperly masking payments

Most of the payments by Trump's campaign committees were made to American Made Media Consultants, which has received at least $177 million since 2018

Watchdog group: Trump US elections campaign improperly masking payments
Updated On : 28 Jul 2020 | 11:39 PM IST

Biden unveils post-pandemic economic plan centred around racial equality

He plans to spend $50 billion to provide startup capital that can help entrepreneurs of color start businesses in disadvantaged areas

Biden unveils post-pandemic economic plan centred around racial equality
Updated On : 28 Jul 2020 | 10:26 PM IST

Filmmaker Mira Nair's son Zohran to be elected to New York State Assembly

Mamdani's rival, sitting Assembly member Aravella Simotas, has conceded defeat to him in a tweet

Filmmaker Mira Nair's son Zohran to be elected to New York State Assembly
Updated On : 25 Jul 2020 | 8:15 AM IST

Indian-Americans can be 'difference maker' in US polls: Democratic leader

There are 1.3 million Indian-American adult citizens, by definition, who are eligible to vote in these (eight battleground) states

Indian-Americans can be 'difference maker' in US polls: Democratic leader
Updated On : 19 Jul 2020 | 4:22 PM IST

US Elections: Biden unveils $2 trn climate plan, vows to rejoin Paris deal

Biden will spend $2 trillion over four years to significantly escalate the use of clean energy in the transportation, electricity and building sectors

US Elections: Biden unveils $2 trn climate plan, vows to rejoin Paris deal
Updated On : 15 Jul 2020 | 2:56 PM IST

Markets overvalued; 2nd wave of Covid-19 biggest tail risk: BofA Securities

Of those surveyed, 71 per cent believe the stock market is 'overvalued' and 74 per cent suggesting 'long US tech stocks' to be the most crowded trade

Markets overvalued; 2nd wave of Covid-19 biggest tail risk: BofA Securities
Updated On : 15 Jul 2020 | 1:48 AM IST