Global E-commerce giant Amazon and internet search engine Google announced plans to invest USD 15 billion and USD 10 billion more respectively in India, their CEOs stated after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent US visit.
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Google to give a GIFT to India, with global fintech centre in Gujarat, says Sundar Pichai
The Indian-origin CEO said that it was exciting to see the progress that the country had made, particularly around the vision of ‘Digital India’ and the related economic opportunities.
India, United States ready for an apple a day, ending WTO disputes
The state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, at the invitation of President Joe Biden, is unlocking a lot of benefits, including the decision taken by the two countries to end their WTO tariff disputes.
PM Modi in the US: Standing ovation at US Congress, power walk at White House state dinner
Modi was welcomed to the White House by President of the United States of America Joe Biden, First Lady Dr Jill Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
NRIs welcome PM Modi outside White House; Biden praises Indian-American community
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.
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.
WATCH: Millions of people in India and across the globe celebrate Yoga Day
Even as India celebrated the International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead celebrations at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York today.
Just before PM Modi’s speech, India questions UN over China’s stand on 26/11 terrorist Sajid Mir
The Indian government denounced China’s move to block their proposal at the UN to designate Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Sajid Mir, wanted for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, as a global terrorist.
