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Many leaders are more experienced than PM Modi: Tejashwi ahead of Oppn meet

Ahead of the mega meeting of key Opposition forces in Patna on June 23, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav said there are many leaders who're much more experienced than Prime Minister Modi

Biden admin to ease visas for skilled Indian workers as PM Modi visits US

Indian citizens are by far the most active users of the US H-1B program and made up 73% of the nearly 442,000 H-1B workers in fiscal year 2022

Global money flocks to India as PM Modi meets Elon Musk, Ray Dalio

Stocks in India have lured almost $10 billion in net foreign inflows since March, set to be the most in any quarter since the end of 2020

US President, First Lady host PM Modi for intimate dinner at White House

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an intimate dinner at the White House. Modi was received by the president and the first lady, and before entering the building, they posed for photos and were seen chatting. "When friends meet! PM @narendramodi arrives at the @WhiteHouse for a private engagement with @POTUS @JoeBiden, @FLOTUS @DrBiden and family. An occasion for two leaders who share close bonds of friendship to cherish special moments together," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted. According to the White House, this evening, the president, the first lady and the prime minister also enjoyed a musical tribute to the regions of India. They were joined by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval, it said. Later in a tweet Prime Minister Modi said, "I thank @POTUS @JoeBiden and @FLOTUS @DrBiden for hosting me at the White House today. We had a great

Why the US should reach out to India's Opposition, not just PM Modi

Biden repeatedly insists the US stands for democracy against autocracy. If this is not just some expedient rhetoric, policy makers must bring moral principle in line with policy

PM Modi invites Micron to boost semiconductor manufacturing in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited American chip maker Micron Technology to boost semiconductor manufacturing in India as the country provides competitive advantages in various parts of the product's supply chain. He also invited Applied Materials to India for development of process technology and advanced packaging capabilities. Modi in his meeting here with President and CEO of Applied Materials Gary E Dickerson discussed the potential of the company's collaboration with academic institutions in India to create a skilled workforce. "The prime minister invited Micron Technology to boost semiconductor manufacturing in India," a ministry of external affairs statement said. During his meeting with CEO of General Electric H Lawrence Culp , Modi invited the company to play a greater role in the aviation and renewable energy sector in India. "Prime minister appreciated GE for its long-term commitment of manufacturing in India. The prime minister and Mr. Culp Jr discussed GE's gre

US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill receive PM Modi at White House

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Wednesday received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House. They exchanged pleasantries and posed for photos before entering the building. The president, the first lady and the prime minister gathered for an intimate dinner and enjoyed a musical tribute to the regions of India, according to the White House. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and Deputy Chief of Protocol Aseem Vohra were seen entering the White House. The White House also said that as the official gift, the president and first lady will present Prime Minister Modi with a handmade, antique American book galley from the early 20th Century. They will also gift Modi a vintage American camera, accompanied by an archival facsimile print of George Eastman's Patent of the first Kodak camera, and a hardcover book of American wildlife photography, it said.

Had an excellent meeting with PM Modi: Micron Tech chief Sanjay Mehrotra

"We discussed a wide range of topics and we really look forward to greater opportunities in India," said Mehrotra

It's India's time to shine: CEO of Applied Materials after meeting PM Modi

Acknowledging that India is a trusted partner, Dickerson recognized the exceptional talent that India possesses, which is appreciated by many countries worldwide

After yrs of ties, US-India partnership deep, expansive: Jill Biden

First Lady Jill Biden said after years of strengthening ties, the US-India partnership is deep and expansive as the two countries jointly tackle global challenges. She also previewed to the media the menu of the State Dinner being hosted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi by her and US President Joe Biden. "With this official State Visit, we are bringing together the world's oldest and the world's largest democracies," Jill Biden said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi is visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of President Biden and the First Lady. Jill Biden said that "after years of strengthening ties, the US-India partnership is deep and expansive as we jointly tackle global challenges. But our relationship isn't only about governments". "We are celebrating the families and friendships that span the globe, those who feel the bonds of home in both of our countries," she said as she previewed the menu. Observing that Prime Minister Modi is a vegetarian, Jill Biden said s

'Pipeline of talent' needed for India, US to maintain growth momentum: PM

To maintain the momentum of growth, a "pipeline of talent" is needed for India and the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at an event here to highlight the two nations' shared priorities around education and workforce. He was participating in the 'Skilling For Future Event' organised by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on Wednesday and his visit to the organisation was hosted by First Lady Jill Biden. The prime minister also highlighted the initiatives undertaken by India to promote education, research and entrepreneurship. "I am really happy to have got an opportunity to interact with young and creative minds here. India is working on several projects in collaboration with the NSF. I thank First Lady Jill Biden for planning and organising this event," Modi said. Explaining the skilling mission of his government, Modi said for the bright future of youngsters, it is important to have education, skill and innovation, and India has worked in this direction. The National Educa

Education is cornerstone of bond between India-US, says Jill Biden

She also stated that to make the economies of both nations strong, India and the US need to invest in young people who are the future

India is working on several projects in collaboration with NSF: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an event here highlighted the various initiatives taken by India to promote education, research and entrepreneurship. He was attending the Skilling For Future event organised by the National Science Foundation (NSF), and his visit to the organisation at Alexandria, Virginia, was hosted by First Lady Jill Biden. "I am really happy to have got an opportunity to interact with young and creative minds here. India is working on several projects in collaboration with NSF. I thank First Lady Jill Biden for planning and organising this event," Modi said. The Skilling For Future event was organised to highlight the US and India's shared priorities around education and workforce. "PM @narendramodi and @FLOTUS @DrBiden participated in a unique event focused on promoting vocational education and skill development among youth. PM and @FLOTUS discussed collaborative efforts aimed at creating workforce for the future. PM highlighted various initiatives undertaken b

India-US partnership to drive sustainable, inclusive global growth: PM Modi

"To maintain growth momentum, India and the US need a pipeline of talent. On the one hand, the US has top-class educational institutions and advanced technologies," PM Modi said

Came away from Modi meeting truly impressed: Expert from US think-tank

The meeting between PM Modi and the group of experts from the think tank focused on important topics such as geopolitics, the global economic situation, and terrorism among other crucial issues

Modi given ceremonial welcome, guard of honour on arriving in Washington DC

The national anthems of both countries were played at the airbase to mark his arrival

Five key priorities of G20 tourism track endorsed by all member countries

Five key priorities of the G20 tourism track, including green tourism, digitalisation and destination management, were "endorsed by all G20 countries" for achieving a sustainable, resilient and inclusive growth in the sector, officials said on Wednesday. A Goa Roadmap and Action Plan and a ministerial outcome document came out at the end of the G20 ministerial meeting here. The meeting was preceded by the Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting here. About 130 delegates from countries such as the US, the UK, Spain, South Africa, Russia, Mauritius, Australia, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, Nigeria, Oman, the Netherlands, Bangladesh, and top international organisations took part in the ministerial meeting. The delegates were greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via a recorded video message in which he welcomed them to "Incredible India". Later, official sources said, the members arrived at a "broad consensus" in the Goa Roadmap and Action Plan and the ministerial communique. Unio

PM Modi pays tributes to fallen UN peacekeepers at Wall of Peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to the fallen UN peacekeepers at the Wall of Peace at the UN headquarters here and asserted that their selfless service will never be forgotten. Modi was in New York to lead a yoga session celebrating the 9th International Day of Yoga at the UN headquarters. The prime minister is on an official state visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. Modi took to Twitter and said, "Humbled to pay my tributes at the Wall of Peace at the @UN HQ today. We honor and remember the brave peacekeepers who gave their lives for a more peaceful world. Their selfless service will never be forgotten." Earlier this month, the UN General Assembly adopted a draft resolution introduced by India to establish a memorial wall in the UN Headquarters to honour fallen peacekeepers. Modi, who was here on the first leg of his maiden state visit to the US, also paid respects to the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in the North L

President Biden will not 'lecture' PM Modi on human rights: US NSA Sullivan

President Joe Biden is likely to raise US concerns about human rights during his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi but he will not "lecture" the Indian leader on the issue, a top American official said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi will hold high-level talks with President Biden on Thursday during which the two leaders would discuss a wide range of issues of mutual and global interests. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Wednesday indicated that President Biden would raise his concerns on human rights with Modi. "We do so publicly. We do so privately. We do so in a way where we don't seek to lecture or assert that we don't have challenges ourselves....And that will be the nature of the conversations that take place here over the course of the next couple of days," he was quoted as saying by the US media. On Wednesday, a senior State Department official said the US has had at every level, including the highest levels, frank and constructive discussions

PM Modi led UN Yoga Day celebration makes to Guinness World Record book

PM Narendra Modi led 9th International Yoga Day celebrations created a new world record for the participation of people of most nationalities in a Yoga lesson