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Biden to visit India

Darpan News Desk IANS, 05 Sep, 2023 01:34 PM
  • Biden to visit India

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) US President Joe Biden's visit to India for the upcoming G20 leaders' summit is on and he will be leaving for New Delhi on Thursday.

Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 after First Lady Jill Biden tested positive.

He will take the usual precautions mandated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention because of possible exposure to the virus, wearing masks at public events.

But his visit is on.

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