Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden have announced a slew of defense and technology deals and initiatives that will give India ability to coproduce jet engines, armed SeaGuardian drones, a semiconductor assembly and testing facility and a shot at the Moon.
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Modi reaches out to US lawmakers on Ukraine, democracy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to allay concerns in the US Congress about India's position on the Russian invasion of Ukraine by reiterating his public and direct message to Russian President Vladimir Putin: that "this is not an era of war" but of dialogue and diplomacy.
'Democracy in our DNA, no space for discrimination', Modi says in Washington
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pushed back on criticism of his governments handling of religious minorities and dissent, saying "democracy is in our DNA, democracy is our spirit, democracy runs in our veins" and there is "no space" in India for any kind of discrimination.
UNGA urges adoption of comprehensive anti-terror pact proposed by India
The UN General Assembly has called for the adoption of a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism that was proposed by India and has been languishing for more than a quarter of a century.
Biden welcomes Modi to White House; says US, India 'great powers'
Prime Minister Modi called the relationship between the two countries "instrumental in enhancing the strength of the whole world" at a time when the global order is taking a new shape.
Ex-Goldman Sachs banker Brijesh Goel convicted of insider trading
Former Goldman Sachs investment banker Brijesh Goel has been convicted of insider trading and obstruction of justice by a New York jury, after prosecutors said he passed tips about potential mergers to a friend.
I don't accept court orders, won't allow any Hindi movies: Kathmandu Mayor
The office bearers of the Nepal Film Union had reached the high court against Shah's threats that he will not allow the screening of any Indian movie until the filmmakers of the 'Adipurush' do not correct the mistake about the birthplace of Sita.
Millet, saffron to star in Biden's dinner for Modi
Millet, the coarse and hearty cereal India has been pushing on the world, will make a glitzy first world splash at a state dinner US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are hosting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Thursday.
Modi leaves for Washington, to be hosted by US President for state dinner
On Thursday, after reaching Washington, Modi will receive a ceremonial welcome and later will be hosted at a state dinner by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
How Manmohan Singh became Obama's first state guest
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was not then US President Barack Obama's first and automatic choice for his presidency's first state guest. Singh became one by a "process of elimination", according to a former official of the Obama administration, who did not wish to be identified.
Modi hits out at commercialisation of yoga, welcomes scientific research
For example, Indian-American yoga teacher Bikram Choudhury had sued an organisation that he claimed had violated his copyright on yoga practices. But the US federal courts threw out his case.
Yoga Day at UN sets record as Modi, Guterres stress its universality
A mosaic of races and nationalities covered the green of the UN lawn speckled with yellow yoga mats. As one, they went through an array of simple yoga exercises focused on breathing and relaxation.
UNGA President, Richard Gere join PM for yoga session at UN headquarters
Hollywood actor Richard Gere and the President of United Nations General Assembly, Csaba Korosi, were among some of the prominent personalities who joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a yoga session at the UN headquarters in New York to mark International Day of Yoga on Wednesday.
Modi meets parade of intellectuals, business leaders, health experts in US
After meeting Nicholas Nassim Talib, the thinker who is known for explaining how quirks of history impact mankind, Modi tweeted that he "has interesting perspectives on many issues and I had the opportunity to hear them on some of those subjects".
I'm a fan of Modi, plan to visit India next year: Elon Musk
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the US on a three-day state visit, and said that he is a fan of Modi and plans to visit the country next year.
Modi greeted by supporters on arrival in New York for state visit
He was welcomed at the airport by Ruchira Kamboj, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, and Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India's Ambassador to the US, and by a crowd of supporters.
US lawmakers urge Biden to raise 'areas of concerns' with Modi
More than 70 Democratic members of the US Congress on Tuesday urged President Joe Biden in a joint letter to raise "areas of concern" in his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Modi arrives in New York for US state visit to 'reinforce ties'
Before leaving for the US, Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi said, "I am confident that my visit to the US will reinforce our ties based on shared values of democracy, diversity and freedom. Together we stand stronger in meeting the shared global challenges."
Biden's son reaches plea deal in tax evasion, weapons case
US President Joe Bidens son Hunter Biden will plead guilty to two minor charges related to tax evasion and admit to the facts of a gun charge, an agreement he has reached with the Department of Justice.
Nepal seeks report from its embassy in Delhi about murals in new Parliament building
In a meeting of the International Relations Committee of the Federal Parliament held on Tuesday, Saud said that the embassy has been instructed to send a report after inquiring with the Indian side about the murals.
Pro-Khalistan leader Nijjar's killing poses tricky questions for Canadian security
The targeted killing of pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the president of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara who was shot dead in Surrey, British Columbia, has thrown up many tricky questions for Canadian security agencies.
'Stand as one' to fight terrorism, Guterres says as UN holds Counter-Terrorism Week
"When it comes to combatting terrorism, we must stand as one against this global threat," he said on Monday at the High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies that is at the core of week-long programmes.
'Great enthusiasm' for Yoga Day to be led by Modi at UN
There is great enthusiasm among diplomats from around the world and UN officials for the International Day of Yoga celebrations to be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, according to India's Permanent Representative to UN, Ruchira Kamboj.
Blinken meets Xi in Beijing
After much speculation, visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday -- becoming the highest-ranking American official to meet the Chinese leader since 2018.
Kathmandu cinema halls stop screening of 'Adipurush'
Cinema halls across Kathmandu on Friday stopped the screening of 'Adipurush', a day after Mayor Balen Shah warned that no Indian movie will be allowed in the Nepal capital if the film based on the Hindu epic Ramayana does not correct the "mistake" about the birthplace of Sita.