Louisiana primary election results: Republican Bill Cassidy becomes first elected U.S senator to lose re-nomination since 2012. What does this mean for Donald Trump's midterm polls?Bill Cassidy is the first elected U.S. senator to lose re-nomination since 2012. Former Republican Senator Richard Lugar was the last elect...
17 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Louisiana primary election results, winners: Can sitting Republican Senator Bill Cassidy win against Donald Trump-backed candidate Julia Letlow?Bill Cassidy Louisiana primary election results: Republican Senator's vote in favor of convicting Donald Trump after his 2021 impeachment o...
17 May, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
FDA drug center head fired after commissioner's exit, replaced by DavisThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration's drug center sees a leadership change as acting head Tracy Beth Hoeg departs, replaced by deputy Mic...
16 May, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Who are Dr Nicole B. Saphier and Dr Casey Means, and how are they linked with President Donald Trump? Trump nominates new surgeon general after stalled pickWho are Dr Nicole B. Saphier and Dr Casey Means, and how are they linked with President Donald Trump? The US surgeon general nomination cha...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Trump nominates former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz as new CDC directorPresident Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director, following several leadership changes. Schwartz, who previously served...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
White House favours former deputy surgeon general to lead CDC, Washington Post saysThe White House is considering Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC amid ongoing leadership changes, with additional senior appointments also und...
15 Apr, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Why US Surgeon General wants cancer warning labels on alcoholU.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommends clear labeling of alcohol as a leading cancer cause due to its significant role in cancer deve...
03 Jan, 2025, 09.07 PM IST
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter to have cigarette box-like warning labels soon? Here's what US surgeon general Vivek Murthy saysDr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. Will Facebook, Instagram, ...
18 Jun, 2024, 01.10 AM IST
US Surgeon General warns over ‘profound risk’ of social media to teenagers’ mental health; Here’s what he saidThe US Surgeon General’s advisory follows an increased attention of governments across the globe to make social media a safe place for youn...
24 May, 2023, 12.10 AM IST
Dr Vivek Murthy is US representative on WHO executive boardDr Murthy, 45, will serve in the new position alongside his continued duties as the US Surgeon General, the White House said in a statement...
06 Oct, 2022, 01.00 AM IST
Senate confirms Dr Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon GeneralDr Murthy, 43, would occupy the position of America's Surgeon General for the second time. In 2011, president Barack Obama tapped him to se...
24 Mar, 2021, 10.29 AM IST
US Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy says his first and foremost priority is to turn coronavirus pandemic aroundDuring his confirmation hearing by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Thursday, Murthy, 43, said that Americans...
26 Feb, 2021, 12.11 PM IST
Indian-American Surgeon General Vivek Murthy asked to step down by Trump administrationMurthy, 39, the 19th Surgeon General and the first Indian American to hold this position said in a Facebook Post that it was an honour and ...
22 Apr, 2017, 02.58 PM IST
Indian-American Vivek Murthy takes oath as US Surgeon GeneralMurthy is the country's 19th Surgeon General. According to the surgeon general's website, Murthy received his bachelor's degree from Harvar...
23 Apr, 2015, 12.49 PM IST
Indian-American Vivek Murthy takes oath as US Surgeon General37-year-old Vivek Hallegere Murthy is now the highest ranking Indian-American in the Obama Administration.
23 Apr, 2015, 01.41 AM IST
US Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as Surgeon GeneralHe was born to parents who are originally from South India. He came to the United States when he was three years old and grew up in Miami, ...
16 Dec, 2014, 11.36 AM IST
Indian-American doctors pitch for Vivek Murthy's confirmation as US Surgeon GeneralIf confirmed by the Senate, Dr Murthy would not only be the first-ever Indian-American to occupy this post but also the youngest ever Surge...
04 Feb, 2014, 11.56 AM IST