Senator Schumer, standing in favour of India, told Biden - separate India's share in 80 million doses of vaccine

US Senator Chuck Schumer has requested President Joe Biden to set aside India's share in the 80 million doses of vaccine being given to various countries. In a letter to Biden, Schumer said that India had previously helped the US by sending PPE kits in times of need.

America will give 80 million doses of vaccine to different countries

It is our turn to help the people of India in return. He told the President in the letter, on May 17, your administration had announced that it would give 80 million doses of vaccine to different countries. America has more than enough vaccines available to protect its people. In such a situation, we can send AstraZeneca and other vaccines to other countries of the world. Because of this, I request you to allocate a good amount of vaccines to India, so that this global crisis can end soon. I want to tell you that out of the 80 million doses, put aside the vaccine for India's share, which is to be given to it in the next few months.

Discussion on tackling illegal drugs US

India Counter Narcotics Working Group held a second virtual meeting on illegal drugs. During this, ideas were exchanged to tackle the problem of illegal drugs. India and the US will enhance cooperation to reduce the menace of illegal drugs, a joint statement said. Both countries are committed to formulating a bilateral policy action plan in this direction.