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India-US partnership stronger than ever today: Joe Biden

"Over the past ten years, small steps have transformed into large progress. Today, the partnership between our countries is stronger than it has ever been," Joe Biden said during the bilateral meeting with PM Modi in the Oval Office of the White House.

2023-06-22T16:53:56.407570+00:00 IST

'India and US are walking shoulder to shoulder in every area'

"I recall, you highlighted a crucial point, eight years ago during the India US Business Council, and said, 'Our Goal is to become India's best friend'," PM Modi told President Joe Biden.

2023-06-22T16:44:48.434572+00:00 IST

'New York fortunate to have vibrant Indian American community'

"Here in New York, we're so fortunate to have an incredibly vibrant and diverse, successful Indian American community that enriches our city and state in so many different ways. People from every part of India and every religion have energized so many communities here," Schumer said on Thursday.

2023-06-22T16:25:51.581103+00:00 IST

India, US committed to working for global peace: PM Modi

PM Modi said the societies and institutions of both India and the US are based on democratic values and the two countries take pride in diversity

2023-06-22T15:31:05.712580+00:00 IST

US: PM Modi, President Biden start bilateral talks at White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden started their bilateral talks on Thursday at the White House.

2023-06-22T15:14:50.887926+00:00 IST

Honoured to be first to host you on state visit: Biden to PM Modi

US President Joe Biden on Thursday said that the relationship between India and the United States is "one of the most defining relationships" in the 21st century

2023-06-22T14:57:28.932867+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome at White House

The Prime Minister will now move for a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden to further boost India-US strategic ties.

2023-06-22T14:19:46.859624+00:00 IST

Pakistan HEC withdraws restriction on festivals after criticism

A day after the controversial announcement, Pakistan Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Thursday withdrew the letter expressing objections to the celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi at a university.

2023-06-22T13:59:38.953068+00:00 IST

US: Huge crowd gathers outside White House to welcome PM Modi

'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Modi Modi' chants echoed in the air as people gathered in huge numbers. Some of the signs held by people in the crowd read "America loves Modi."

2023-06-22T13:40:40.043341+00:00 IST

India to sign Artemis Accords for space exploration

Indian National Semiconductor mission will receive 800 million USD from Micron Technology in setting for setting up semiconductor assembly and test facilities in India.

2023-06-22T12:24:43.766934+00:00 IST

Our goal is to make this decade a techade: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his government's goal is to make this decade a "techade", adding that the central government has launched a 'Start-Up India' mission to encourage young entrepreneurs.

2023-06-22T10:38:35.170991+00:00 IST

Here's what PM Modi gifted to US President Joe Biden

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a handcrafted sandalwood box with 'das danam' to US President Joe Biden during his first state visit to the US on Wednesday (local time).

2023-06-22T10:32:23.223520+00:00 IST

PM Modi shares highlights from Yoga Day celebration in New York

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a glimpse of the Yoga Day event led by him which was held at United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York on the occasion of the 9th edition of International Day of Yoga.

2023-06-22T10:28:14.209807+00:00 IST

In Pics: Here's what PM Modi gifted to US First Lady Jill Biden

PM Modi gifted a lab-grown 7.5-carat green diamond to Jill Biden. The diamond reflects earth-mined diamonds' chemical and optical properties.

2023-06-22T08:09:26.234841+00:00 IST

China hits back at US "political provocation"

While addressing a news briefing on Wednesday, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mao Ning said that the remarks made by the US President were "utterly absurd and irresponsible" and added that "they are a grave violation of basic facts, diplomatic protocol and China's political dignity. They are an open political provocation."

2023-06-22T07:38:28.988449+00:00 IST

US plans to ease visas for Indian workers amid PM Modi's visit

The US State Department could make the announcement on Thursday that a small number of Indians and other foreign workers on H-1B visas will be able to renew those visas in the US.

2023-06-22T07:27:07.968481+00:00 IST

Bidens host PM Modi at White House private dinner, present gifts

According to the White House, the first couple also gifted a vintage American camera, accompanied by an archival facsimile print of George Eastman's Patent of the first Kodak camera, a hardcover book on American wildlife photography, and a signed, first edition copy of 'Collected Poems of Robert Frost'.

2023-06-22T05:07:36.634217+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks US President Biden for hosting him at White House

PM Modi on Wednesday (local time) thanked US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for hosting him at the White House.

2023-06-22T03:40:42.616076+00:00 IST

What PM Modi presented US Prez Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden

PM Narendra Modi presented a special sandalwood box to US President Joe Biden that has been handcrafted by a master craftsman from Jaipur, Rajasthan.

2023-06-22T03:19:36.316799+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden host PM Modi

US President Joe Biden is hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a private dinner at the White House.

2023-06-22T02:42:55.815736+00:00 IST

"Underfunding is chronic," Guterres tells humanitarians

In a video message to the Humanitarian Affairs Segment, a platform created by the UN's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to find solutions to pressing humanitarian aid issues, Antonio Guterres cited some shocking figures: more than 110 million people have been forced from their homes, while more than 260 million face daily difficulties getting food.

2023-06-22T01:41:43.458897+00:00 IST