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To boost defence ties, India to place liaison officers in US commands

To increase defence cooperation and deepen critical information sharing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden have agreed to place three Indian liaison officers in US commands. The US and India advanced steps to operationalise tools that will allow the two nations to increase their defence cooperation, the White House said on Thursday following summit talks between Biden and Modi. The two countries have "resolved to strengthen undersea domain awareness cooperation. The agreement to place three Indian liaison officers in US commands for the first time deepening our partnership and critical information sharing", it said. The US and India have also commenced negotiations for a security of supply arrangement and a reciprocal defence procurement arrangement that will enable the supply of defence goods in the event of unanticipated supply chain disruptions, the White House said. They have finalised a Defense Industrial Roadmap that provides policy direction to defence ..

Apple, Google, Microsoft CEOs among those invited for PM Modi's dinner

Big names in the tech world, film and fashion industry as well as billionaire industrialists were among those invited to the State Dinner hosted in the honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Thursday. The menu, comprising mostly vegetarian dishes, taking note of the dietary restrictions of the visiting prime minister, included marinated millets, stuffed mushrooms, grilled corn kernel salad and cardamom-infused strawberry shortcake. More than 400 guests were invited for the dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a specially decorated pavilion on the South Lawn of the White House. In his address at the State Dinner, Prime Minister Modi said the guests here "symbolise so much about the US-India relationship - our energy, our dynamism, and our potential". "You have gathered a group of exceptionally talented and remarkable people tonight, I must commend you for that," he said thanking President Biden and the first lady for hosting the

President Biden, PM Modi welcomes India's plans to procure Predator drones

The agreement would strengthen India's national security and surveillance capabilities, extending beyond the Indian Ocean and encompassing the border region with China

GOP moves to push off Biden impeachment, as hard-right clamours for action

Eager to impeach President Joe Biden, hard-right House Republicans forced a vote Thursday that would send the matter to congressional committees in a clear demonstration of the challenge that Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces in controlling the majority party. The ability of single lawmaker, Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., to push forward the impeachment resolution caught Republicans off guard by the unscripted move this week. Many viewed it as a political distraction from other priorities. The measure charges Biden with high crimes and misdemeanors over his handling of the U.S. border with Mexico. Boebert, backed by her allies, showed how a lone lawmaker in the 435-member House could use the chamber's rules to force a snap vote on such a grave constitutional matter. The vote would send impeachment to committees for possible consideration, like any other bill. The House is taking historic action, Boebert said during the debate. The dayslong episode underscores the hold tthat he House ...

India, US walk shoulder to shoulder to combat terrorism, extremism: PM Modi

Notably, these remarks come in the wake of China's obstruction of UN proposals to designate Sajid Mir of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba as a global terrorist

India, US plan to send Indian astronaut to ISS in 2024: President Biden

India and the US are collaborating to send an Indian astronaut to the international space station in 2024, US President Joe Biden said here on Thursday after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the media after bilateral talks with Modi, Biden said India and the US were collaborating in nearly every human endeavour in delivering progress across the board. "From designing new ways to diagnosing and treating new illnesses like cancer and diabetes to collaboration on human space flight, including on sending an Indian astronaut to the international space station in 2024," Biden said with Modi by his side. Modi also said that India has decided to sign the Artemis Accords and taken a great leap forward. "We have decided to join the Artemis Accords. We have taken a giant leap in our space cooperation. In short, I would say even the sky is not the limit for cooperation with the US, Modi said. Grounded in the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 (OST), the Artemis Accords are a ..

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New chapter added to Indo-US ties, says PM Modi after talks with Biden

A "new chapter" has been added to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday after his comprehensive talks with US President Joe Biden, who asserted that the ties between the two nations are among the "most consequential" in the world that is stronger, closer and more dynamic in any time in history. "Today holds special importance in the history of India-US relations", Modi said in his statement at a joint press conference with Biden. Announcing India's decision to join Artemis Accords, Modi said we have taken a new leap in our space cooperation. The Prime Minister said he and President Biden discussed several regional and global issues during the meeting. "We both agree governments, businesses & academic institutions should come together to fulfil our strategic technology partnership," Modi said. On his part, Biden said, "Together, we are unlocking the shared future of the world which I believed to be unlimited

Success stories of Indian-Americans define limitless possibilities: Biden

Praising the Indian community in the US, President Joe Biden on Thursday mentioned the contributions of Americans of Indian heritage in his administration, including Vice President Kamala Harris, whose success stories define the relationship and the limitless possibilities between the two nations. Biden's remarks came as he welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the White House on his first state visit. He said a special bond between the two nations forged by the special bond among its people based on values like the duty to family and elders, treating all people with respect and dignity, self-discipline, hard work, faith and service to the community, courage, resilience and tolerance and opportunity for all which are universal. "I see it in the Indian-American diaspora that reflects every part of American life and remains a bridge between our nations and only grows stronger with each generation," he said. "We see it with record numbers of Indian Americans serving in the United States ...

PM Narendra Modi's gifts to Bidens: Upanishad to lab-grown diamond

India's diverse regions represented in the gifts

Institutions in both countries based on democratic values, says PM Modi

The societies and institutions of both the US and India are based on democratic values and both countries take pride in their diversity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the ceremonial welcome at the White House ahead of his official talks with US President Joe Biden. The constitution of both countries begins with the "three words -We the People- as President Biden just mentioned", said Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US. Thanking Biden, his wife Jill Biden and the US administration for a warm and grand welcome, Modi said this is the first time the gates of the White House have been opened for Indian-Americans in such large numbers. "This grand welcome ceremony at the White House today is an honour and pride for the 1.4 billion people of India. It is also an honour for more than 4 million people of Indian origin in the US," Modi said. He said both countries take pride in their diversity, and "both of us believe in the fundamental principle of 'In the interest of al

Indo-US one of most defining relationships in 21st century: Biden

The relationship between the US and India is one of the most defining relationships in the 21st century, American President Joe Biden said on Thursday as he welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the White House ahead of their official talks. Asserting that decisions the two countries make today will determine the future of generations to come, Biden said the US and India are working closely in expanding healthcare, climate change and issues arising out of Russia's aggression on Ukraine. "Welcome back to the White House," Biden said amid cheers from the crowd gathered on the South Lawn of the White House. With India's cooperation, we have strengthened QUAD for a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific, the US president said.

Yellen says critical to maintain China ties after Biden's dictator remarks

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday that it's critical the US and China maintain a relationship so they can work together on global challenges, coming just after President Joe Biden's remarks calling Chinese leader Xi Jinping a dictator drew condemnation from Beijing. Speaking at a news conference in Paris, Yellen said that with respect to the comments, I think President Biden and I both believe it's critical to maintain communication ... to clear up misperceptions, miscalculations. We need to work together where possible." But we have disagreements, and we are also forthright in recognising we do have disagreements, she added. Yellen has recently advocated for improving relations between the US and China, arguing cooperation is needed for the sake of maintaining global stability. Biden's remarks at a fundraiser Tuesday, when he also said China had real economic difficulties, opened a new rift just after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded a visit to ...

PM Modi in US: India, US launch defence acceleration ecosystem Indus-X

The Indus-X seeks to "expand the strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation" between US and India

Prez Biden, PM Modi to announce deal on 'Reaper' armed drones: White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will on Thursday announce a mega deal on the purchase of General Atomics MQ-9 "Reaper" armed drones by India, the White House has said, a move which would further bolster India's national security and surveillance capabilities not only in the Indian Ocean but also along the frontier with China. The General Atomics MQ-9 "Reaper" can carry 500 per cent more payload and has nine times the horsepower in comparison to the earlier MQ-1 Predator. Moreover, MQ-9 UAV provides long-endurance, persistent surveillance, and strike capability for the warfighter. The General Atomics MQ-9 "Reaper" has an endurance of over 27 hours, speeds of 240 KTAS, can operate up to 50,000 feet, and has a 3,850 pound (1,746 kilogrammes) payload capacity that includes 3,000 pounds (1,361 kilogrammes) of external stores, according to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI). With regards to the Sea Guardian, Yes. I think that's going to be announced by t

From green-diamonds to Robert Frost poems: Gifts that Modi, Biden exchanged

The green diamond gifted to the US First Lady Jill Biden reflects earth-mined diamonds' chemical and optical properties

Modi to have one-on-one meeting with Biden before high-level talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden will have a one-on-one meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday before holding high-level talks to further boost the growing Indo-US strategic relations in areas like defence, space, clean energy and critical technologies. This visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bonds of family and friendship that link Americans and Indians together, the White House said on Wednesday. The visit will strengthen our two countries' shared commitment to a free, open, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific and shared resolve to elevate the technology partnership, including in defence, clean energy, and space, it said. According to the White House, the two leaders will discuss ways to further expand educational exchanges and people-to-people ties, as well as work together to confront common challenges from climate change to workforce development and health security. The day wo

From marinated millets to stuffed mushrooms, White House menu for PM Modi

Keeping in mind his food preferences, First Lady Jill Biden said that she had asked her chef Nina Curtis to prepare a stunning vegetarian menu

Biden admin to ease visas for skilled Indian workers as PM Modi visits US

Indian citizens are by far the most active users of the US H-1B program and made up 73% of the nearly 442,000 H-1B workers in fiscal year 2022

US President, First Lady host PM Modi for intimate dinner at White House

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an intimate dinner at the White House. Modi was received by the president and the first lady, and before entering the building, they posed for photos and were seen chatting. "When friends meet! PM @narendramodi arrives at the @WhiteHouse for a private engagement with @POTUS @JoeBiden, @FLOTUS @DrBiden and family. An occasion for two leaders who share close bonds of friendship to cherish special moments together," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted. According to the White House, this evening, the president, the first lady and the prime minister also enjoyed a musical tribute to the regions of India. They were joined by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval, it said. Later in a tweet Prime Minister Modi said, "I thank @POTUS @JoeBiden and @FLOTUS @DrBiden for hosting me at the White House today. We had a great