Members of the NRI and Indian-origin community turned out in large numbers on a rainy morning at the South Lawn of the White House to witness the ceremonial welcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by US President Joe Biden on his first state visit.
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Counteroffensive slowly gaining, says Zelenskyy; US says ‘subtle shift’ in India’s stance on Ukraine-Russia conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated progress in Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces was “slower than desired”. In related news, the United States said it had noted a subtle shift in India’s position on the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
PM Modi in US: Gourmet vegetarian feast planned by First Lady for state dinner at White House
As PM Modi is a vegetarian, First Lady Jill Biden asked Chef Nina Curtis, who specialises in plant-based cuisine, to work with the White House staff and create a stunning vegetarian menu.
PM Modi in US: Visit spurs US Senate bill on stronger defence ties through NATO Plus
India would benefit from being in NATO Plus, because this would give the country access to the best American technology and defence equipment without bureaucratic roadblocks, amid growing challenges from China.
‘We’re just getting in the car together and we’re starting this voyage’: Ambassador Garcetti on Modi-Biden talks
Eric Garcetti delivered a keynote address to the inaugural INDUS-X conference organised by the US India Business Council, in partnership with the US Department of Defense and India’s Department of Defence Production.
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar chosen as Modi’s escort for June 22 address
PM Modi US Visit: Indian-American Congressman in the US House of Representatives Shri Thanedar is set to escort Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his historic joint address to the US Congress on June 22.
Modi leaves for US visit, to start with Yoga Day at UN headquarters in New York City
Modi said that during his visit, he would address a joint session of the US Congress at the invitation of the Congressional leadership.
Indian-Americans march to welcome PM Modi ahead of official visit
PM Modi US Visit: Indian-Americans gathered at iconic locations across 20 US cities and organised unity marches to send a message of welcome to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi days ahead of his United States visit.
‘Huge push’ to process as many Indian visa applications as possible: US officials
According to media reports, US consular teams are engaged in a “huge push” to process more visa applications in India, US Department of State official spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a press briefing.
‘Fabricated, politically motivated charges’: Trump lashes out at Biden, prosecutors after being indicted in federal documents case
Former United States’ President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to dozens of criminal counts of willfully mishandling US government secrets and scheming to prevent their return, in a historic first appearance in federal court yesterday.
