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Modi given ceremonial welcome, guard of honour on arriving in Washington DC

The national anthems of both countries were played at the airbase to mark his arrival

Five key priorities of G20 tourism track endorsed by all member countries

Five key priorities of the G20 tourism track, including green tourism, digitalisation and destination management, were "endorsed by all G20 countries" for achieving a sustainable, resilient and inclusive growth in the sector, officials said on Wednesday. A Goa Roadmap and Action Plan and a ministerial outcome document came out at the end of the G20 ministerial meeting here. The meeting was preceded by the Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting here. About 130 delegates from countries such as the US, the UK, Spain, South Africa, Russia, Mauritius, Australia, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, Nigeria, Oman, the Netherlands, Bangladesh, and top international organisations took part in the ministerial meeting. The delegates were greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via a recorded video message in which he welcomed them to "Incredible India". Later, official sources said, the members arrived at a "broad consensus" in the Goa Roadmap and Action Plan and the ministerial communique. Unio

PM Modi pays tributes to fallen UN peacekeepers at Wall of Peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to the fallen UN peacekeepers at the Wall of Peace at the UN headquarters here and asserted that their selfless service will never be forgotten. Modi was in New York to lead a yoga session celebrating the 9th International Day of Yoga at the UN headquarters. The prime minister is on an official state visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. Modi took to Twitter and said, "Humbled to pay my tributes at the Wall of Peace at the @UN HQ today. We honor and remember the brave peacekeepers who gave their lives for a more peaceful world. Their selfless service will never be forgotten." Earlier this month, the UN General Assembly adopted a draft resolution introduced by India to establish a memorial wall in the UN Headquarters to honour fallen peacekeepers. Modi, who was here on the first leg of his maiden state visit to the US, also paid respects to the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in the North L

President Biden will not 'lecture' PM Modi on human rights: US NSA Sullivan

President Joe Biden is likely to raise US concerns about human rights during his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi but he will not "lecture" the Indian leader on the issue, a top American official said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi will hold high-level talks with President Biden on Thursday during which the two leaders would discuss a wide range of issues of mutual and global interests. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Wednesday indicated that President Biden would raise his concerns on human rights with Modi. "We do so publicly. We do so privately. We do so in a way where we don't seek to lecture or assert that we don't have challenges ourselves....And that will be the nature of the conversations that take place here over the course of the next couple of days," he was quoted as saying by the US media. On Wednesday, a senior State Department official said the US has had at every level, including the highest levels, frank and constructive discussions

PM Modi led UN Yoga Day celebration makes to Guinness World Record book

PM Narendra Modi led 9th International Yoga Day celebrations created a new world record for the participation of people of most nationalities in a Yoga lesson

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Cong criticises Centre on discontinuing sale of foodgrains to state govts

Accusing the Modi government of being "anti-poor", the Congress on Wednesday said the Centre discontinued the sale of foodgrains from the central pool under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) to state governments to "scuttle" the Karnataka government's Anna Bhagya scheme. The Anna Bhagya scheme, one of the five pre-poll guarantees of the Congress, promises 10 kg rice for every BPL (below poverty line) family in the state. In a tweet, Congress general secretary (Communications) Jairam Ramesh accused the Modi government of indulging in "vendetta politics". "Most recent chronology of Modi's anti-poor and vendetta politics: May 13th, 2023: PM and BJP rejected comprehensively by people of Karnataka. June 2nd, 2023: CM Karnataka announces implementation of Anna Bhagya guarantee from July 1st that will give 10kg free foodgrains to poor families. June 13th, 2023: Union Government issues circular banning sale of rice from FCI to states under Open Market Sale Scheme. This is done to scuttle .

50 days since Manipur burning, PM completely failed in his duty: Congress

The Congress on Wednesday said it has been 50 days since Manipur is burning and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "totally and completely failed" in his duty by choosing to deliberately ignore the violence-hit state in the time of crisis. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also accused the BJP-led government of "maximum silence, minimum governance" in Manipur. "Let us remind ourselves amidst all the news of the Prime Minister's visit to the USA that today is the 50th consecutive day of Manipur's pain, distress and agony. "The Prime Minister who gives 'gyaan' on so many issues has sadly not said a word on the tragedy that has engulfed the state, has not given an appointment to representatives of political parties who sought time from him, and has given no indication whatsoever that he even cares or is concerned," Ramesh wrote on Twitter. "He has totally and completely failed his duty as the Prime Minister of India by choosing to deliberately ignore Manipur in a tim

PM invites G20 nations to witness 'festival of democracy' in 2024 elections

Asserting the ethos of 'Atithi Devo Bhava', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invited G20 delegates to visit India during the 2024 general elections and witness the "festival of democracy". A recorded message from Modi was played at the inaugural session of the G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Goa on Wednesday. In his message, the prime minister underlined that tourism has the potential to create a harmonious society. "It is said that terrorism divides, but tourism unites," he said. Modi said India's next general elections will be held in 2024 and he invited G20 delegates to visit the country to witness the "festival of democracy" in the "mother of democracy". "With more than a million voting booths, there will be no shortage of places for you to witness this festival in all its diversity," he said. He extended a warm greeting to the ministers and other delegates from various G20 countries, and said, "I welcome you all to incredible India". Incredible India is also the

Elon Musk to drive Tesla into India soon, plans to visit country next year

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PM Modi leads International Yoga Day celebrations at UN headquarters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the ninth International Yoga Day celebrations at the United Nations headquarters in New York

PM Modi's US visit may encourage more American firms to invest in India

The United States is the third largest source of foreign investment for India, with over $60 billion invested between 2000 and 2023, according to official data

Govt likely to offer assured base pensions in compromise with states

The current National Pension Scheme requires employees to contribute 10% of their basic salary and the government 14%

No doubt India-US will have momentous future together: Michigan Governor

PM Modi is in the United States for his historic State visit at the invitation of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden

PM Modi radical reformer, says American billionaire investor Ray Dalio

American billionaire investor Ray Dalio has expressed admiration for PM Modi and terming him as a radical reformer with the capability and popularity of bringing out transformative changes in India.

PM leading Yoga Day celebrations symbolises India's growing strength: Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that PM Modi's leading the Yoga Day celebrations at the United Nations Headquarters symbolises India's growing strength and increasing relevance on the world stage

PM Modi expected to raise areas of concern in meeting with President Biden

Lawmakers and experts on both sides have reportedly urged the leaders to bring up issues related to past policies and human rights during their respective meeting

In US, PM Modi meets experts from health sector, academia, tech, economy

The PM also met CEOs, economists, scientists, scholars, entrepreneurs, academicians, and health sector experts

'Pradhan sevak' Modi is leading India's heritage through yoga at UN: Irani

"It is the imagination of PM Modi that India should be healthy and it should achieve a tremendous position in the economic system with the spirit of innovation," she said

International Yoga Day 2023: Modi to celebrate Yoga Day at UN Headquarters

The International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on the 21st of June. PM Modi will celebrate Yoga Day with officials at UN headquarters this year.