Kamala Harris Calls Out China During Her Speech In Singapore
US Vice President Kamala Harris called out China's coercion and intimidation in the South China Sea in her recent speech in Singapore during her South-East Asian tour. She also said that the US will "stand with our allies in the face of threats" while calling the Afghanistan decision "courageous and right". Ms Harris' tour is being seen as the US' attempt to extend US commitment to the region.
Tags: Kamala Harris, US Vice President, SINGAPORE, China, South China Sea
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US Assures COVID Jabs For India Under Global Vaccine Sharing Strategy
US Vice-President Kamala Harris on June 3 called PM Narendra Modi to discuss the US's vaccine distributing plan under its "strategy for global vaccine sharing". As per reports, India will initially get around 2-3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine 'COVAX'. Talking about the vaccine sharing, US President Joe Biden stated, "We are sharing these to save lives and to lead the world in bringing an end to the pandemic."
Tags: United States, Joe BIden, Kamala Harris, PM Narendra Modi, Covid-19, Vaccine sharing
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Kamala Harris To Become First US VP With Wax Statue At Madame Tussauds
As Joe Biden's administration reaches 100 days in office on April 30, Kamala Harris is set to become the first US Vice President to be featured at New York's Madame Tussauds Museum. Reportedly, the wax statue is under works and will be completed with decorations of gold and pearl jewellery. Besides, President Biden's statue is also under construction that would be exhibited wearing replica of his inauguration ceremony suit.
Tags: US, Vice President, Kamala Harris, Madame Tussauds, Joe BIden
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White House Team Asks Meena Harris To Stop Using Kamala's Name
Lawyer-turned entrepreneur Meena Harris has been reportedly asked by the White House team not to use Vice President Kamala Harris's name for personal gain. Meena had used her aunt's - the Vice President of the US - likeness to sell products of her company. However, an White House informed that her "behavior needs to change." Reportedly, Meena Harris has been constantly speaking on India's farmers' protest and criticized the Indian Government… read-more
Tags: Meena Harris, Kamala Harris, White House, USA
Courtesy: India Today
Wonderla To Give Free Entries To Visitors Named 'Kamala'
To celebrate Kamala Harris' induction as new US Vice President, Wonderla amusement-park chains in Kochi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru have been giving free entries to those named 'Kamala'. The parks released posters on Facebook stating "This Sunday all Kamala's WIN!" as the offer is valid on January 24 for first 100 guests. However, no name-variations expect 'Kamla', 'Kamal', and 'Kamalam' will be entertained for free entry in the parks.
Tags: Wonderla, Kamala Harris, Kochi, Hyderabad, Bangalore
Courtesy: Times Now
Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th POTUS; Kamala Harris As First Female Vice-Prez
After a series of dramatic events, Joe Biden was finally sworn in as the 46th POTUS on January 20. Amid tight security at the US Capitol and taking oath from the Chief Justice John Roberts, President Biden said “Democracy has prevailed.” Kamala Harris took the oath of the US Vice-President, becoming the first female, first black and first Asian-American Vice-President. However, the oath-taking ceremony missed lakhs of spectators owing to the… read-more
Tags: Joe BIden, Kamala Harris, US Elections, US Presidential Election
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Kamala Harris' Ancestral Village In TN Begins Celebration Of Her Inauguration
Kamala Harris' ancestral home in Tamil Nadu's Thulasenthirapuram Painganaadu village is rejoicing as she will be taking oath as America's Vice President on January 20. The village has started celebrating her term's commencement 12 hours earlier than the scheduled time of 10 PM (IST) on January 20. Reportedly, nearly 200 villagers will be offering prayers at the Sri Dharmasastha Temple followed by bursting of crackers and distribution of … read-more
Tags: USA, Kamala Harris, Joe BIden, Tamil Nadu, Thulasenthipuram Village
Courtesy: Zee News
20 Indian-Americans Nominated In Joe Biden Administration
US President-Elect Joe Biden has nominated 20 Indian-Americans, of which 13 are women, for positions in his administration ahead of his inauguration on January 20. Moreover, 17 of them will work from the White House complex itself. Besides Kamala Harris who will lead as Vice-President, the list includes Vanita Gupta, Uzra Zeya and Aisha shah among others for different portfolios. Notably, three Indian-Americans have been nominated to the… read-more
Tags: Indian-American, Joe BIden, Kamala Harris, United States
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US Vice President-Elect Receives Its First Shot Of COVID Vaccine
US Vice-President-elect, Kamala Harris got inoculated with first shot of COVID vaccine on December 29, at the United Medical Center in Washington D.C. The area is said to be populated majorly by African-Americans, who seem to be skeptical about getting vaccinated. Hence, the instance was telecasted live to ingrain faith among the masses and clear the speculations surrounding the vaccine. Later, … read-more
Tags: Coronavirus, Kamala Harris, Coronavirus Vaccines, Moderna
Courtesy: The Quint
Republican Leader McConnell Congratulates Biden, Kamala Over Victory
One of the top Republican leaders in the US Senate Mitch McConnell has congratulated the President-elect Joe Biden and vice-President-elect Kamala Harris after electoral college confirmed their victory. McConnell stated it is a proud moment to have Kamala Harris as first female Vice-president-elect. Interestingly, McConnell’s message was out of the blue as only a few Republican members appreciated Biden's victory since they do not want to… read-more
Tags: Joe BIden, Donald Trump, Republicans, US, Elections, Democracy, President, Vice-president, Kamala Harris
Courtesy: Hindustan Times