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Biden signs USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Thursday signed USD 1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package into law, marking a significant legislative accomplishment as the new administration looks to shepherd the country through the pandemic.
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US House approves USD 1.9 trillion Covid-19 Relief Bill
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Washington [US], March 11 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the Senate-passed version of the USD 1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill, sending it to President Joe Biden's desk for signature. The House of Representatives voted 220-211 to pass the American Rescue Plan A
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China's rebounding defense budget marches on
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Hong Kong, March 8 (ANI): China announced its 2021 defence budget in the fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress in Beijing. The result? A significant increase in military spending compared to a year ago, even while most other countries in the world are diverting funds into
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Biden announces distribution of USD 1,400 COVID-19 relief payments to begi
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Washington [US], March 7 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Saturday (local time) announced that the USD 1,400 coronavirus stimulus cheques will be distributed from March onwards. This is the first round of stimulus checks that will be given out under Biden. Former President Donald Trump pa
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Biden celebrates Senate passage of 'desperately needed' Covid-19 rescue pl
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Washington [US], March 7 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Saturday (local time) hailed the passage of a USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan and said "it was so desperately needed, urgently needed".
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US Senate passes President Joe Biden's 'America Rescue Plan'
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Washington [US], March 7 (ANI): The US Senate on Saturday (local time) passed the USD 1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan after a 12-hour struggle to get Senator Joe Manchin's support in President Joe Biden'sAmerica Rescue Plan'.
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US House approves Biden's USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package
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Washington [US], February 27 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Saturday (local time) approved President Joe Biden's USD 1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package by a majority of votes.
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House Democrats to introduce USD 3,000 child benefit legislation as part o
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 8 (ANI): Democratic leaders from the US House of Representatives will unveil legislation on Monday that would provide millions of families at least USD 3,000 per child, advancing a key provision in President Joe Biden's USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.
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US Congress passes budget resolution for Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
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Washington [US], February 6 (ANI): The US Congress on Friday (local time) passed a budget resolution, a key procedural step that paves the way for Democrats to pass President Joe Biden's USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, without the threat of opposition from Republicans.
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Biden not willing to settle for COVID-relief package that 'fails to meet t
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): US President Joe Biden is not willing to settle for a COVID-19 relief package that 'fails to meet the moment' as the country continues to be the worst-affected by the pandemic, said the White House.
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Delhi govt grants COVID-19 relief aid of Rs 10,000 each to 407 labourers
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): The Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board on Wednesday granted COVID-19 relief disbursement of Rs 10,000 each to 407 out 39,600 construction workers under the directions of Deputy Chief Minister and Labour Minister Manish Sisodia.
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India delivered 9 consignments of COVID-19 relief supplies to Bhutan since
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Thimphu [Bhutan], January 7 (ANI): As many as nine consignments containing medical supplies and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) were handed over during March-December 2020 to Bhutan by India as assistance for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, said the Indian Embassy in Thimphu on Thursday.
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