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U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter calls on PM Modi

Washington DC (USA), June 08 (ANI): Deepening a multi-faceted partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter on Wednesday at Blair House in Washington D.C. for the U.S.-India Business Council event. PM Narendra Modi also attended the round table meet with key business leaders in Washington D.C.

India-U.S. relations emergent, Modi-Obama meet to open new doors: MEA

Washington (U.S.), June 08 (ANI): Giving details of the recent meet between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Barack Obama, Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar spoke about the finalisation of the text of The Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA), which was finally completed. He mentioned how India has been strategically recognised as a major defence partner of the U.S., and how India would be treated at a level similar to the closest allies of the U.S. Jaishankar also spoke about finalisation of the framework for US-India Cyber Relationship in near term. He added that there were also expressions of welcoming India's entry into Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and how India looked forward to the acceptance of its application to join Nuclear Suppliers Group.

PM Modi arrives at White House to meet President Obama

Washington (USA), June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived at the White House to meet United States President Barack Obama. Prime Minister Modi will hold meeting with Obama and later address the US Congress. He will try to take the civil nuclear deal forward and also strengthen the defence ties between the two nations.

CPEC will not bring any economic prosperity in Gilgit: Local journalist

Gilgit Baltistan, June 07: Gilgit-Baltistan has abundant natural resources but these are exploited recklessly in the name of economic prosperity. Even the much celebrated China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has failed to bring any economic development in the region. Pakistan, which suffers huge power crisis, draws its electricity mostly from the Gilgit Baltistan region. Surprisingly, no hydropower project has been identified in the region for funding under CPEC.

Federal Alliance meets in Birgunj to discuss next course of action

Nepal, June 07 (ANI): The leaders and cadres of Federal Alliance, the grouping of seven Madhesi-based political parties and 22 other ethnic groups, met at Birgunj, nearly 140 kms from Kathmandu, to discuss future course of action regarding their ongoing anti-Constitution protest. All heads of the 29 parties were present during the meeting. The Madhesi agitation that began in Terai region, made its way to capital Kathmandu recently, after only which, the issue has been in the garnering attention. Blaming the government for not giving into their demands, one of the coaltion parties, Nayashakti Party, member Aatmaram Shah said the government wants the protest to continue, adding to people's woes. Shah has vowed to continue with the protest unless the government fulfills their demands. Madhesis have been agitating for the past 6 months to press the government for making amendments in the New Constitution. Madeshis feel that they have been neglected under the new constitution. Their recent

PM Modi holds meeting with heads of American think tanks

Washington D.C., June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with heads of American think tanks at Blair House in Washington D.C on Tuesday. Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs Vikas Swarup tweeted, "Probing the minds of those who shape foreign policy.PM Modi at an interaction with thinktanks in Washington." Earlier, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch started process of returning more than 200 stolen cultural objects back to India.

Kalpana Chawla's husband praises her determination, gifts her biographies to PM

Washington D.C., June 07 (ANI): Indian-American astronaut Kalpana Chawla's husband Jean Pierre Harrison said Kalpana Chawla was very determined to achieve whatever she set her mind to achieve. Jean Pierre Harrison met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday when the PM paid tribute to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster victim astronauts at the Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C.. Jean also gifted two biographies on Kalpana Chawla to PM Modi.

Restoring India's cultural heritage: PM Modi thanks US Govt. for returning age-old artifacts

Washington D.C., June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Repatriation of Cultural Property to India at the Blair House in Washington D.C. on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi thanked the US Government and President Barack Obama for returning a part of the Indian culture. He added the over the past two years, various countries have endeavored to return India's stolen cultural heritage. From a bronze Ganesh to a Jain figure of Bahubali, here are pics of some of the returned cultural artifacts. US Attorney General said that more than 200 stolen cultural objects are being returned to India, including a bronze Ganesh to a Jain figure of Bahubali.

PM Modi pays tribute to US soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery

Washington D.C., June 07 (ANI): Honouring sacrifice and saluting valour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. The Prime Minister also laid a wreath at Space Shuttle Columbia Memorial in presence of American astronaut Sunita Williams along with her father and Kalpana Chawla's husband Jean Pierre and the assistant administrator of NASA attended the ceremony. Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for many of America's greatest heroes, including more than 300,000 veterans of every American conflict, from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and Afghanistan.

PM Modi invites Sunita Williams to visit India

Washington D.C., June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited Indian-American astronaut, Sunita Williams, to visit India. Williams said that she is extremely honoured to receive the invitation. Speaking about Kalpana Chawla, she said that Chawla was a great friend and a mentor.

PM Modi meets Indian students, scientists from European Organization for Nuclear Research

Geneva (Switzerland), June 06 (ANI): After holding talks with President of Swiss Confederation Johann Schneider Ammann in Geneva, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian students and scientists from European Organization for Nuclear Research or CERN in Geneva on Monday. Prime Minister Modi, who is on a five nation tour is scheduled to arrive in Washington today on a three-day visit where he is expected to pay tributes at the Arlington National Cemetery and on Tuesday will also meet President Barack Obama at the White House where the two will have a working lunch.

PM Modi emplanes for Washington

Geneva, June 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for Washington after finishing his engagements in Geneva. PM Modi, who is on a five nation tour, will attend two events at Blair House, the presidential guest residence. PM Modi will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama on June 7 and will then attend a lunch hosted by him.

'Make In India' plays a vital role in growth of India: PM Modi

Geneva (Switzerland), June 06 (ANI): While attending a business meet in Geneva, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said both India and Switzerland share a commitment to reform international institutions in tune with current global realities. He also said that 'Make In India' is playing a very vital role in the growth of India. He added that he has two key responsibilities right now, which is 'human resource development' and second is 'quality life of a common man' which will help in the development of both the countries. Prime Minister Modi also invited the Swiss companies to be a key partner in India's economic growth.

Economic links between India, Switzerland are strong, vibrant: PM Modi

Geneva (Switzerland), June 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with President of Swiss Confederation Johann Schneider Ammann in Geneva where he said that the economic links between the two countries are strong and vibrant. He also invited Swiss companies to be a key partner in India's economic growth. He added that India is not just a market of 1.25 billion but also have skills and a government opened to business. The Prime Minister further stated that the scope for partnership is immense between India and Switzerland.

PM Modi, Swiss Federation President holds delegation level talks

Geneva, June 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of the Swiss Federation, Johann Schneider-Ammann, led delegation level talks in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday. Prime Minister Modi, who has embarked on a five-nation tour, is expected to focus on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest. PM Modi is likely to raise the issue of black money stashed away by Indians in Swiss banks.

PM Modi attends business meeting

Geneva (Switzerland), June 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended a business meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, following delegation level talks with President of the Swiss Federation, Johann Schneider-Ammann. Prime Minister Modi is likely to raise issues and speak about expanding economic and investment ties.

PM Modi arrives in Geneva

Geneva, June 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi late last night arrived in Geneva for the third leg of his five-nation tour to Afghanistan, Qatar, Switzerland, United States and Mexico. In Switzerland, he will meet prominent businessmen and will hold talks to expand economic and investment ties between the two nations.

7 agreements signed in presence of PM Modi, Emir of Qatar

Doha (Qatar), June 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday witnessed the signing of seven agreements in Doha, as the delegation level talks concluded. Several agreements in various fields including skill development, investment, tourism, sports and youth affairs were signed between the two nations.

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome at Emiri Diwan

Doha, June 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a five-nation tour, was given a ceremonial guard of honour at Emiri Diwan in Doha on Sunday. PM Modi also held a detailed talk with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to further improve the bilateral ties between the two nations. The Prime Minister also wished the Emir on his birthday.

PM Modi attends round-table meeting with Qatari business leaders

Qatar, June 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Qatar on the second leg of his five-nation tour, attended a round-table meeting with Qatari business leaders on Sunday. According to MEA, Prime Minister Modi identified agro processing, railways and solar energy as very promising areas for Qatari investment.