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TopicModi US visit

Topic: Modi US visit

Not just jet engines & drones — during ongoing US visit, Modi to discuss these key defence deals

Ahead of his visit, PM Narendra Modi called defence cooperation between India, US ‘important pillar of partnership’. Both looking at closer industry cooperation, greater integration.

Elon Musk says Tesla looking to invest in India ‘as soon as humanly possible’ after meeting Modi

In May, Musk said that Tesla would probably pick a location for a new factory by the end of this year, adding India was an interesting place for a new plant.

Dozens of US lawmakers writes to Biden to raise human rights issues with Modi

US hopes for closer ties with the world's largest democracy, which it sees as a counterweight to China, but rights advocates worry that geopolitics will overshadow human rights issues.

‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’: Modi to lead VIPs from 180 countries on International Yoga Day at UN

Among them will be United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.

PM Modi to meet Grammy-winning singer Falguni Shah, business leader Chandrika Tandon on US tour

Shah has collaborated with PM Modi for a song titled ‘Abundance in Millets’, inspired by India's proposal to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets.

Modi to meet Musk as billionaire hunts Tesla factory in India, steers new path for Twitter

The PM will meet Elon Musk during his landmark state visit to the US; after a deadlock with the Indian government, Musk is finally looking to manufacture and sell electric vehicles in India.

US Senator, who once warned India of sanctions, calls Modi’s US visit a ‘significant moment’

The Prime Minister Tuesday embarked on his state visit to the US, which has been portrayed as a 'milestone' in the relationship between New Delhi and Washington.

‘Stronger together’: PM Modi shares details of ‘special invitation’ from US, Egypt

PM Modi's trip starts with celebration of the International Yoga Day at the UN headquarters on 21 June and culminates on 25 June with his first state visit to Egypt.

Modi leaves for US to deepen ties, says no doubting India’s position on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Modi has been to the US five times since becoming prime minister in 2014 but the 21-24 June trip will be his first with the full diplomatic status of an official state visit.

‘India deserves higher, deeper, wider role,’ Modi to WSJ, makes strong pitch for UNSC seat

Modi will be in New York and Washington D.C. from 21 to 23 June on the invitation of US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.