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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

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.