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"Such an honour to be with PM Modi...": Mary Millben after Yoga

Taking to Twitter, Millben said, "Such an honour to be with you today Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi, Richard Gere, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Her Excellency Ruchira Kamboj, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, and all at the @UN for this memorable day.

2023-06-22T01:34:35.601712+00:00 IST

Indus-X event aims to boost Indo-US defence partnerships

The India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) was launched by the defence departments of India and the US on Wednesday, aimed to expand the strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation between the two countries.

2023-06-22T01:09:58.598191+00:00 IST

"Both cases are different...": Pentagon

While addressing the press conference on Tuesday, Singh said, "We encourage all of our partners and allies to avoid transactions with Russia. That's something that we've continued to reiterate with Turkey, with India, and with others. I think there are very different and two different cases, and when it comes to India, we remain confident in their diversification of equipment and our ability to integrate with them as well."

2023-06-22T00:59:48.505899+00:00 IST

Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden welcome PM Modi at White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed at the White House in Washington DC by United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

2023-06-22T00:41:37.038208+00:00 IST

Know why PM Modi is the world's most popular leader: NYT Report

With 89.5 million followers on social media platform Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the most popular leaders in the world, but, do you know the reason behind his popularity?

2023-06-22T00:13:12.051104+00:00 IST

"I had an excellent meeting with PM Modi," Micron Technology CEO

"I had an excellent meeting with PM Modi. I am very impressed with the vision that he has for India and the advances that India is making. We discussed a wide range of topics and we really look forward to greater opportunities in India," said Mehrotra.

2023-06-22T00:12:24.820658+00:00 IST

"I believe it's India's time to shine": Gary E Dickerson

After meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gary E. Dickerson, the President and CEO of Applied Materials, expressed his belief that it is India's time to drive remarkable growth and shine.

2023-06-21T23:40:56.890139+00:00 IST

"India is a world player...": Top White House official John Kirby

"They (India) are already exporting security in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, and they are contributing to the Indo-Pacific Quad. We are participating with India in the I2U2. I think you understand that that's a multilateral arrangement for the Middle East. So India is a world player and a net exporter of security and stability," Kirby said in an exclusive interview with ANI.

2023-06-21T23:23:27.950316+00:00 IST

Times Square flooded with PM Modi's welcome displays

"A historic state visit requires a historic welcome! @USIBC welcomes Shri @narendramodi@PMOIndia to the United States of America with a display of our support for U.S.-India commercial ties and this historic state visit at Times Square, New York. @Nasdaq #ModiInUSA #USIndia," tweeted USIBC.

2023-06-21T22:59:24.706068+00:00 IST

Education is cornerstone of bond between India-US: Jill Biden

First Lady Jill Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia, and attended the 'Skilling for Future' event where she said, "Education is the cornerstone of the bond between India and the United States. Students from both countries are learning and growing alongside each other, discovering the people that they want to become and building a better world together. Working side by side, our nations can create a safer, healthier, more prosperous future for everyone."

2023-06-21T22:27:15.524941+00:00 IST

Nod to PM Modi's call, Millets included in State Dinner

First Lady Jill Biden worked with guest Chef Nina Curtis, White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford, and White House Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison to develop the menu for the State Dinner.

2023-06-21T21:37:10.031413+00:00 IST

"India,US partnership will serve as driving engine for global growth"

"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. On the other hand, India has the world's biggest youth factory. That is why, I believe that the India-US partnership will prove to be the engine of sustainable and inclusive global growth," PM Modi at the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia in the US.

2023-06-21T21:06:33.415729+00:00 IST

"Modi Modi" chants echo in Washington DC as PM Modi arrives hotel

Children and their parents eagerly waved their hands to greet him upon his arrival, with some kids holding placards that said "Welcome PM Modi to Washington DC."

2023-06-21T20:27:58.745344+00:00 IST

"I came away from Modi meeting truly impressed," says Max Abrahms

"I came away from the Modi meeting truly impressed. We weren't told in advance of any limitations on what could be said. He allowed everyone to tell him or ask him anything. He listened carefully and responded seriously to everyone. He sat among us with so much humility in this circle," tweeted Abrahms, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University, Boston.

2023-06-21T20:00:47.422142+00:00 IST

"This visit celebrates the US-India partnership..."

"This (PM Modi's) visit celebrates the US-India partnership as one of the most important bilateral relationships that we have in the 21st century. This is about our partnership and deepening our relationship with India...This is a State visit & a little different than previous bilateral visits. This isn't about comparing this visit with any other. What this is about is deepening and broadening and strengthening our relationship with our Indian partners. That is why very much, we're looking forward to welcoming them today," said Patel.

2023-06-21T19:42:18.834935+00:00 IST

PM accorded ceremonial welcome, guard of honour at Washington

Upon arriving at the Joint Base Andrews in Washington, DC, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with a ceremonial welcome and guard of honour amidst the drizzling rain.

2023-06-21T18:48:06.386450+00:00 IST

"He loved the song": Falguni Shah after meeting PM Modi

Expressing delight after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Grammy-winning singer Falguni Shah said on Wednesday he loved the album cover and her new song 'Abundance in Millets'.

2023-06-21T18:24:32.104368+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives in Washington DC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Washington DC after overseeing a special Yoga session on the lawns of the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

2023-06-21T17:39:15.640145+00:00 IST

William Blair terms PM Modi's US visit as tremendous

Lockheed Martin India Private Limited Vice-President William Blair on Wednesday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US as "tremendous," and said the two countries are seeking the transfer of technology and collaboration for bringing cutting-edge aerospace tech to India.

2023-06-21T17:35:05.129710+00:00 IST

PM Modi praises energy, commitment shown during Yoga Day event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (local time) praised the energy and commitment shown by participants during the Yoga Day event at the UN Headquarters lawns in New York that entered the Guinness Book of World Records for drawing the people of most nationalities performing Yoga together.

2023-06-21T17:10:11.069973+00:00 IST

PM Modi's US visit will be historic: Maker of Predator drones

Chief Executive at General Atomics Global Corporation, Vivek Lall, on Wednesday (local time) said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State visit to the US is "historic" and a "watershed moment" as India is all set to purchase the Predator drones manufactured by the company.

2023-06-21T16:28:05.924864+00:00 IST