Joe Biden
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Biden's political career at stake, poll shows one in three Democrats think he should quit 2024 race
World | Jul 03, 2024, 04:09 PM ISTThe approval rating of Biden, 81, has plummeted after his dismal debate performance in Atlanta last week against his predecessor Donald Trump.
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'Nearly fell asleep during debate': Biden blames foreign travel for his 'disastrous' performance
World | Jul 03, 2024, 06:23 AM ISTBiden's shaky performance rattled Democrats that he may be too old to serve another term in the White House at 81. One Democrat from the US House of Representatives publicly called on him to withdraw from the presidential race.
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US Supreme Court rules Trump has 'some' immunity from criminal prosecution in landmark verdict
World | Jul 02, 2024, 07:12 AM ISTTrump for months had denied any wrongdoing and claimed that he had immunity from prosecution from three 'politically-motivated' cases intended to keep him from a second White House term. The landmark verdict means that Trump is unlikely to face any trial before the November re-match with Joe Biden.
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Will Biden be replaced after 'disastrous' debate? Top Democrats respond amid calls for him to quit
World | Jul 01, 2024, 01:49 PM ISTWhile Joe Biden's family was aware of how poorly he performed against Donald Trump, they also continued to think the 81-year-old leader was the "best person" to beat the Republican presumptive nominee, Donald Trump. The same was echoed by the top Democrats.
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Who will replace Joe Biden? Top Democrat's urgent 'private call' raises speculation
World | Jun 30, 2024, 12:53 PM ISTBiden's recent debate performance might have a significant negative effect. If there are internal concerns, it suggests they're aware of the potential impact and may be considering how to address any fallout from the debate.
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'Michelle Obama will replace Biden', predicts US lawmaker after President's bad debate performance
World | Jun 29, 2024, 02:55 PM ISTEarlier this year, Michelle Obama had been tipped to replace Biden, 81, as the Democrat candidate owing to the latter's age and mental health concerns in the run-up to the elections. Biden's shaky performance increased those fears and led to fresh calls for him to step aside.
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'I know I'm not a young man but...': Biden acknowledges dismal debate performance against Trump
World | Jun 29, 2024, 09:48 AM ISTBiden's voice was hoarse during the debate, and he stumbled and appeared lost for words against Trump's assertive barrage of criticisms during the high-stakes showdown on Thursday. This reignited concerns over his old age and mental health concerns.
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‘Bad debate nights happen, so much is at stake…’: Obama on Biden's Presidential debate performance
World | Jun 29, 2024, 09:29 AM ISTAfter the Presidential debate fiasco of US President Joe Biden, former President and Democrat leader Barack Obama came into his support saying that bad debate nights happen.
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Biden vs Trump US Presidential Debate: Economy, climate change and NATO | Who said what?
World | Jun 28, 2024, 12:46 PM ISTBiden and Trump's bitter rivalry was on display as the two sparred fiercely on several issues and even took a dig at each other's golf abilities. Biden's slow and stuttering performance as compared to Trump's fuelled concerns about his old age and mental health.
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'A disaster': Biden's shaky, stumbling performance at debate fuels concerns over his age | WATCH
World | Jun 28, 2024, 11:24 AM ISTBiden's voice was hoarse due to a cold, and he appeared to lose his train of thought and stumbled upon his answers while responding to a barrage of criticisms by Trump. Even Vice President Kamala Harris admitted he had a slow start amid mounting concerns over his age.
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Trump and Biden face off in first debate of 2024 election season
World | Jun 28, 2024, 09:00 AM ISTIn a highly anticipated event, President Joe Biden and Donald Trump squared off in the first general election debate of the 2024 season in Atlanta. This debate marked a historic first, with both candidates being the oldest contenders to face off and CNN hosting its first presidential debate.
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Biden Vs Trump US Presidential Debate: Where to watch, rules and what to expect I FAQs
World | Jun 27, 2024, 11:56 PM ISTFor 90 minutes on Thursday night, US President Joe Biden has the chance to show doubting Americans that, at age 81, he is capable of handling the rigours of another four-year term, when he faces off in a debate against Republican Donald Trump.
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Biden announces process to forgive US veterans convicted by military for gay sex
World | Jun 27, 2024, 10:03 AM ISTIn late 2013, the US Senate passed legislation that included a provision to repeal a military ban on consensual sex, specifically targeting Article 125 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which criminalized "unnatural carnal copulation".
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Biden and Trump to face off in first US presidential debate in Atlanta: Here's what you need to know
World | Jun 27, 2024, 06:18 AM ISTBiden and Trump are the oldest candidates in US history to compete for the White House and it will be a key factor in their presidential debate. The duo are also expected to focus their arguments on the immigration crisis, criminal cases against Trump and Hunter Biden, and US foreign policy.
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'In Modi 3.0, it's a time to take our dreams to reality': Garcetti hails India-US ties
World | Jun 26, 2024, 12:56 PM ISTIn his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP, and the ruling NDA coalition on their successful election, Garcetti emphasised that Modi 3.0 presents an opportunity to transform bilateral relationship aspirations into tangible reality.
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'They go back to India, do same work, become multi-billionaires': Trump promises Green Card I VIDEO
World | Jun 21, 2024, 06:24 PM ISTSoftening his stance on immigration, Donald Trump has promised to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from US colleges to prevent them from returning to their home countries like India and China where they become multibillionaires.
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China's biggest action on US, imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sales
World | Jun 21, 2024, 07:03 PM ISTChina is set to freeze all assets, both movable and immovable, belonging to Lockheed Martin's senior executives, including chairman James Donald Taiclet, and prohibit their entry into the country.
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US Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint minutes after completing duties for President Joe Biden
World | Jun 18, 2024, 10:38 AM ISTAccording to the US Secret Service, the agent was returning from work on Saturday night when he was confronted in a residential community in Tustin, approximately an hour's drive southeast of Los Angeles.
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NSA Doval meets his US counterpart Sullivan in Delhi, vows to deepen strategic and defence ties
World | Jun 18, 2024, 07:00 AM ISTAjit Doval held extensive talks with his American counterpart Jake Sullivan, focusing on the implementation of the ambitious India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), bilateral defence ties and regional security situation on Monday.
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NOT AGAIN! Biden 'freezes' at LA fundraiser, Barack Obama guides him off-stage | WATCH
World | Jun 17, 2024, 08:54 PM ISTThe 81-year-old President seemed frozen for a full ten seconds before Obama took his wrist and led them off-stage at a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles. The event raised $30 million for Biden's campaign as he takes on Donald Trump in the presidential elections in November.