SBS Punjabi News 21 Jan: Kamala Devi Harris takes oath as first US vice-president of Indian origin

As Joe Biden took oath as the 46th US president, Vice-President Kamala Harris created history as the first woman, person of colour and South Asian heritage to hold office. Tune into tonight's bulletin for more news stories, sports updates, currency exchange rates and the weather forecast for tomorrow.

President-elect Joe Biden (left) fist-bumps Vice President Kamala Harris after she was sworn in. Source: AAP Image/Kevin Dietsch/Pool Photo via AP

In this bulletin....

 

** New US president Joe Biden vows to tackle white supremacy and political extremism...

** Heatwave conditions increase the fire danger in parts of eastern Australia...

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** Australia, India and New Zealand dominate ICC's new rankings.

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