Page 67 - Latest Updates on Joe Biden
Business as usual
The US will have to do more on climate change
 "Business as usual")
Covid-19: US agrees to send raw materials required by Indian vaccine makers
The United States is also pursuing options to provide India with oxygen generation and related supplies
 "Covid-19: US agrees to send raw materials required by Indian vaccine makers")
Biden admin criticised for not helping India with Covid-19 vaccines
The Biden administration has come under criticism from several quarters
 "Biden admin criticised for not helping India with Covid-19 vaccines")
US President Jow Biden recognises atrocities against Armenians as genocide
The systematic killings and deportations of hundreds of thousands of Armenians by Ottoman Empire forces in the early 20th century have finally been recognised as a genocide
Climate partnership to be 'core pillar' of US-India relations: Joe Biden
Biden said he was "looking forward to working with Prime Minister Modi's new partnership to achieve our climate and energy goals, making this a core pillar of our bilateral co-operation"
Bitcoin sinks below $50,000 as cryptos stumble over Biden tax plans
Bitcoin is on track for a 15% loss on the week
 "Bitcoin sinks below $50,000 as cryptos stumble over Biden tax plans")
Joe Biden eyes tax rate as high as 43.4% in upcoming economic plan
The White House plans to propose almost doubling the capital gains tax rate for those earning $1 million or more, to 39.6%
 "Joe Biden eyes tax rate as high as 43.4% in upcoming economic plan")
Biden's climate summit zeroes in on technology to help fight global warming
The Democratic president, who returned the United States to the pact, announced a new U.S. target on Thursday to reduce its emissions 50%-52% by 2030
 "Biden's climate summit zeroes in on technology to help fight global warming")
US: Joe Biden to float historic tax increase on investment gains for rich
The plan is part of the White House's push for a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax system to make rich people and big companies pay more and help foot the bill for Biden's ambitious economic agenda
US lawmakers express concern over Covid situation in India, appeal for help
Several US lawmakers have expressed concern over the sudden spike in Covid-19 cases in India, and have urged the Biden administration to provide all necessary help to the country
 "US lawmakers express concern over Covid situation in India, appeal for help")
Climate change could cut world economy by $23 Trn in 2050: Swiss Re warns
Poor nations would be particularly hard hit, but few would escape, Swiss Re said. The findings could influence how the industry prices insurance and invests its mammoth portfolios
 "Climate change could cut world economy by $23 Trn in 2050: Swiss Re warns")
Joe Biden will pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions nearly in half
The president will commit the United States to deep cuts in emissions at an Earth Day summit meeting that starts on Thursday, according to people familiar with the plan
India's per capita carbon footprint is 60% lower than global average: PM
As a climate-responsible country, India welcomes partners to create templates of sustainable development, says PM Modi at US-hosted climate summit
 "India's per capita carbon footprint is 60% lower than global average: PM")
Do not make promises that you know you cannot keep: Suresh Prabhu
Former environment and power minister and current Sherpa on negotiations with G7 and G20, Suresh Prabhu tells Aditi Phadnis in an interview the approach India should adopt on Net Zero. Edited excerpts
 "Do not make promises that you know you cannot keep: Suresh Prabhu")
Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend Biden's climate summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate as well
 "Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend Biden's climate summit")
A giant step forward but we can't stop here: Biden after Floyd verdict
US President Joe Biden has said the conviction of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd is a giant step forward in the fight against systemic racism
Afghanistan: US Military withdrawal draws concerns over abducted American
As the US moves to withdraw its military from Afghanistan over the next five months, concerns are growing about one American who risks being left behind.
 "Afghanistan: US Military withdrawal draws concerns over abducted American")
'We understand India's need,' says US about vaccine material supply
The Biden administration has conveyed to New Delhi that it understands India's pharmaceutical requirements and promised to give the matter a due consideration
US: Trump urges Biden to reinstate travel ban on Muslim countries
Former US President Donald Trump has urged his successor Joe Biden to reinstate the travel ban on certain Muslim countries in order to keep the country safe from radical Islamic terrorism
 "US: Trump urges Biden to reinstate travel ban on Muslim countries")
US immigration enforcement agencies to stop referring migrants as 'aliens'
Employees of the two main US immigration enforcement agencies have been directed to stop referring to migrants as aliens, a dated term that many people consider offensive
 "US immigration enforcement agencies to stop referring migrants as 'aliens'")
