PM Modi in US Live Updates: This is PM Modi's first state visit to the US.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi capped his power-packed US state visit with an address to the Indian community in Washington which focussed on visas and 'new India'. "A lot of you have had issues with H1B visa renewals . We have now decided that you will not have to go outside america to renew these visas. This visa will get renewed in America itself. We will try and implement a similar procedure for L category visas in the future," he said.
His speech came hours after he addressed a group of young entrepreneurs and professionals at the John F Kennedy Center in Washington, said the partnership between India and America "is not of convenience, it is a partnership of conviction, shared commitments".
Earlier in the day, PM Modi attended the state department luncheon with Vice President Kamala Harris and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.
Prime Minister Modi attended the State Dinner at the South Lawn of the White House yesterday, hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The dinner was attended by big names in the tech world and billionaire industrialists such as Mukesh Ambani, Google CEO Sunder Pichai and Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Before that, PM Modi addressed the US Congress after he held bilateral talks with Joe Biden at the Oval Office.
Prime Minister Modi was visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of President Biden and the First Lady.
Here are the Live Updates on PM Modi's US Visit:
PM Modi Leaves For Egypt After Concluding "Historic" US State VisitPM Modi has left for Egypt after concluding his "historic" US State Visit. This is the Prime Minister's first visit to Egypt. The two-day State Visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is also the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister since 1997. (Read full story
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PM Modi concludes his 4-day US visit in Washington. He will now fly to Egypt.
India-US partnership is about making 21st century world a better plac, said PM Modi.
This show the India-US ties is not for trade, but is also getting stronger emotionally, said PM Modi.
The US government has decided to return 100+ antiquities (stolen idols and all) from India, said PM Modi.
India is mother of democracy, and US the champion of modern democrac, said PM Modi.
India never made so much investment in infra before, said PM Modi.
Today, the new India has regained its self confidence. It is that India which knows its path and direction, and has no confusion over its decisions. It is that India which can turn its potential into performance, said PM Modi
India is among the countries where economy is growing so fast that the entire world's focussed on India, said PM Modi.
You feel proud when the whole world dances to the tune of 'Natu Natu', said PM Modi
You won't have to go outside America to renew H-1B visa, said PM Modi, adding, "A pilot project will start in this direction this year," he said.
New US consulates to open in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru, said PM Modi.
India will open a new consulate in Seattle this year. We will open two new consulates in two more US cities, said PM Modi.
Many of you have been living in US for years, but your mind and heart belong to India, said PM Modi
Together, we are not just forming policies, we are shaping, lives, dreams and destinies, said PM Modi.
"Sky is not the limit," reiterates PM Modi
"These announcements and deals will bring investments in India and also create jobs and boost innovation," said PM Modi.
"Big firms like Micron and Apple have announced big investments in India. India is being connected to the world semiconductor chain," said PM Modi.
"With defence industrial roadmap, India-US partnership will deepen," said PM Modi.
"GE jet engine deal is a milestone in India's defence sector," said PM Modi.
"This new yatra is about our cooperation for make in india, make for the world," said PM Modi.
In the last 3 days, we (PM Modi and Biden) spoke on various topics, and I tell people he's a sorted and an experienced leader, said PM Modi
"The love that I am getting here is exceptional," said PM Modi.
PM Modi addresses Indian community
"It seems like mini India here," said PM Modi
PM Modi To Address Indian Community ShortlyPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Ronald Reagan Center amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' and is set to address the Indian community shortly.
"India-US shared dream and determination has the ability to change the destiny of the world, let us come together for a better world and better future," said PM Modi.
"Today, India is the world's most youthful country, India has youth talent whichever country joins with India will benefit," said PM Modi.
"In this world of doubts and apprehension, India has gone ahead with its 1,000 years of democratic values and stood with the world," said PM Modi.
"We have a big heart. Our commitment to world peace is even bigger," said PM Modi.
"When world needed Covid vaccines, India boosted manufacturing and sent medicines to over 100 countries, that too when the world was afraid to step out," said PM Modi.
"India and US governments has done the ground work for you, we will do what's needed in future, but now it's your responsibility to play openly in this ground," said PM Modi.
"The technology health checkup held at white house sends a clear message to businesses in both countries: This is the moment," said PM Modi.
"Today, India investing a record $125 billion in infra," said PM Modi.
"India-US partnership are in favour of the two countries and its people," said PM Modi.
"Indian companies too investing billions in the US," said PM Modi.
"India-US defence partnership is creating relation with people in every US state," said PM Modi.
"India-US defence partnership reached a new height during my visit. When I spoke about it in US Congress, claps didn't stop," he said.
"To meet these demands, Indian airlines are placing orders for hundreds of aircraft. This is benefitting US companies and creating jobs in the US," said PM Modi.
"The demand in aviation sector growing in India. India's domestic air traffic is setting record," said PM Modi.
"In India, neo-middle class and middle class are a block that is expanding continuously," said PM Modi.
"We have kept fiscal deficit in check, we are increasing capex, and exports and forex are increasing, and FDI records are being set. The driving force behind India's progress is the expression of India, it is not very different from American dream," said PM Modi.
"India is today growing at a rate of 7% in this post pandemic world riddled with inflation," said PM Modi
"During Corona period, the way India fought the pandemic, shows India's capabilities," said PM Modi.
"We give challenges to challenges. We counter challenges with challenge," PM Modi said.
PM Modi on India-US Partnership
"This partnership is not just of convenience, it is of conviction, completion, and for a shared commitment for a better world. There is strong backing for India in US across party lines," said PM Modi.
PM Modi Attends US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Event 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum event in Washington. He is joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken who said the US-India ties are now closer than ever.
"PM’s Vision For Digital India Was Way Ahead Of His Time": Google CEO Sundar Pichai
"It was an honour to meet PM Modi during his historic visit to the US. We shared with the Prime Minister that Google is investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund. We are announcing the opening of our global fintech operation centre in GIFT City, Gujarat. PM's vision for Digital India was way ahead of his time I now see it as a blueprint that other countries are looking to do," said Google CEO Sundar Pichai after meeting PM Modi.
"Deepest, Broadest Friendship Of Our Entire History": US Envoy To India On PM's Visit
"I feel that AI is the future- America and India. We had more things that we got done than any other in the history. This was an exceptional visit. We are now in the deepest and the broadest friendship of our entire history," said US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on PM Modi's visit.
Video: Amazon To Invest Another $15 Billion In India, Says CEO
Mukesh Ambani, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella Among CEOs Who Met PM Modi, Biden
PM Modi Meets Google CEO Sundar Pichai In US
PM Modi In US: After Meeting PM, Amazon CEO Says This On Investing In India
"I am very interested in helping create more jobs and digitise more small and medium size businesses and helping more Indian companies and products be exported all around the world. We have already invested $11 billion and intend to invest another $15 billion, bringing the total to $26 billion," said Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Joe Biden's Special Gift - A T-Shirt With PM Modi's Quote On AIPrime Minister Narendra Modi received a special t-shirt as a gift from Joe Biden on Friday which had his quote on AI printed on it - 'The future is AI - America & India'. PM Modi, during his address to the joint sitting of the US Congress, gave a new definition for AI - America and India.
Biden gave the special gift to PM Modi during a meeting with the business honchos of the two countries at the White House. The meeting came at a time the two countries look to deepen their ties in the high-tech sector.
"Promising, Brilliant, Sharp": PM Modi Effusive About Tech Collaboration With USThe India-US relation will thrive with the growing technical collaboration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden agreed at the end of another round of discussions with industry leaders today. The "Hi-Tech handshake" was a mega event where captains of industry from various fields, including semi-conductors, manufacturing, space and start-ups had participated.
Full story here At State Lunch For PM Modi, Antony Blinken Mentions Diljit, Mindy KalingUS State Department with Vice President Kamala Harris hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a luncheon, where US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted how India is part of their daily lives. "Here in the US, India is part of our daily lives. We enjoy our Jhumpa Lahiri novels over samosas. We laugh at the comedies of Mindy Kaling. We dance to the beats of Diljit at Coachella. We keep ourselves more or less fit and healthy doing Yoga," said Mr Blinken.
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PM Modi: Secretary Blinken, the world is knows about your diplomatic skills and your music talent as well.
During my 2014 visit, my friend President Biden was also there. In these 9 years, we've come forward together as defence partners and our trade has also increased and resolving issues related to it. With QUAD, we are progressing. India and US are seen working together.
PM Modi: Despite being thousands of miles away, Vice President's mother was connected to India, she didn't let her ties with India cut off.
PM Modi: First I want to thank the Vice President and Secretary Blinken for this welcome. In last 3-days, I attended many meetings and discussed many issues and one thing was common that relations between and India-US should be further strengthened.
Vice President Kamala Harris: In this trip, the two countries have launched many programmes in AI, Defence, and technology.
PM Modi, you and I have dedicated our lives to the noble work of serving the society.
Vice President Kamala Harris: PM Modi, thank you, under your leadership, India has emerged has a global leader. I thank you for joining the Artemis Accords for space.
Vice President Kamala Harris: The morning routine of my grandfather included long walks at the beach and I used to accompany him and he and his retired friends would talk about India's freedom struggle, fighting corruption, throughout these walks I learnt lessons from my grandfather. Now when I look back, these lessons influence me and because of that I stand before you as the Vice President of the US.
Throughout history India has inspired millions of people around the world. As I travel the world, I see the impact of India around the world. My mother at the age of 19 arrived to US all by herself, and growing up I saw my mother working day and night in the lab.
US Vice President Kamala Harris Addresses State Luncheon
PM Modi is US Live: Indian-Americans touch every facet of our life. India is a very important part of our life. When my sister and I were growing up, we used to take frequent trips to India to meet our grandparents in Madras (now Chennai), says Kamala Harris.
PM Modi Is US Live: PM Modi At State Department Luncheon
PM Modi in US Live: This coming together of talent and technology, I believe is a guarantee for the future, Prime Minister Modi said in his address to the CEOs
PM Modi, US President Joe Biden Addresses Top CEOs
New York's Famous Buildings Lit Up In Tricolour To Welcome PM Modi
The One World Trade Center Building in Lower Manhattan, New York City, lit up in tricolour to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his historic state visit to the US.
"Testimony to the friendship between India and the US, the iconic lower Manhattan landmark @OneWTC sparkling in the lights of tricolour, welcoming @narendramodi on the historic State Visit," India's Consulate General in New York tweeted on Friday.
PM Modi in US: Fireworks at Niagara Falls
- PM said that even after the two decades of 9/11 and one decade of 26/11, the problem of terrorism remains a pressing challenge for the global community.
- Clearly, what he was highlighting was the need for the international community to recognize that the people who sponsor terrorism, support terrorism, they continue to pose a serious challenge to the safety and security of our societies and have to be very sternly and firmly dealt with
- When the Prime Minister and the President held their discussions all aspects of such global challenges were discussed between the two and how India and US could cooperate to mitigate, address, try and deal with this challenge as comprehensively as possible that was also discussed between the two leaders.
- And going forward, it would be our effort to see how some of those discussions can translate into concrete. Cooperative decision between India and the US
Foreign Secretary briefs on PM Modi's US visit
- When the PM and President Biden held discussion after the ceremonial welcome, technology featured very prominently in the discussion
- 20-25 areas of technology partnership that have been identified in the joint statement are a direct result of the discussion between the two leaders
- India, US to work on developing technology
- India, US to partner in semiconductor, space
- India, US to collaborate on cybersecurity
- General Electric, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited signed mou on jet engine production
- India to procure predator drones from US
- India now a signatory to Artemis Accords
What's On PM Modi's State Dinner In The USThe first course includes a salad made with marinated millet, grilled corn, and compressed watermelon with an avocado sauce.
The main course is a stuffed portobello mushroom with a creamy saffron-infused risotto.
The dessert is an Indian-spiced take on American classic: a rose- and cardamom-infused strawberry shortcake. White House executive pastry chef Susie Morrison said the dessert features a decorative sugar twist; they made 900 of them for the dinner.
White House To Host Entirely Plant-Based Dinner For The First Time In Recent HistoryFor the first time in recent history, the White House is hosting a state dinner that's entirely plant-based: no meat, no dairy and no eggs. The gala dinner for 400 VIP guests on Thursday night is the highlight of Pm Modi's visit in Washington, one that's had high stakes as the White House works to strengthen its ties with India.
"We have curated a menu that showcases the best in American cuisine also then seasoned with Indian elements and flavors," Chef Nina Curtis, who was brought in as a guest chef for the dinner, told reporters. Curtis specializes in plant-based cuisine.
"Throughout my culinary career, I have witnessed the remarkable power that food has as an equalizer," Curtis added, saying that the menu for the state dinner allows guests from both countries to "experience something of the other's culture."
Mukesh Ambani, Anand Mahindra To Attend PM's State DinnerIndustrialists Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra are among the guests attending the state dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's honour at the White House today. Read the full list
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"Rising the head in the sky...": PM Modi recites a poem he wrote in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM's Address to the US Congress
"More than two decades after 9/11 and more than a decade after 26/11 in Mumbai, radicalism and terrorism still remain pressing dangers in the world. Terrorism is an enemy of humanity and there can be no ifs and buts in dealing with it": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM Modi on Ukraine War
"This is not an era of war but of dialogue and diplomacy. We all must do what we can to stop bloodshed and human suffering.": PM Modi on Ukraine War in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM's Address to the US Congress
"Indian Americans are brilliant in every field, not just in spelling bee": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM's Address to the US Congress
"Our vision is pro-planet progress, pro-planet prosperity, pro-planet people.": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM's Address to the US Congress
"While becoming the fastest growing economy, we grew our solar capacity by 2,300%. We became the only G20 country to meet its Paris commitment.": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM's Address to the US Congress
"India is an ancient nation with a youthful population. The younger generation is making reels on Insta or making digital payments. In India, tech is not about innovation but inclusion. In 9 years, over a billion people got Aadhar. 850 Million got DBTs in their accounts": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM's Address to the US Congress
"We protected our people with 2.2 billion doses of 'Made in India' Covid vaccines, that too, free of cost": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM's Address to the US Congress"We are focusing on infrastructure development. We have given nearly 40 million homes that provide shelter to over hundred and fifty million people. That is nearly six times the population of Australia": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM's Address to the US Congress
"When I first visited the US as Prime Minister, India was the tenth largest economy int the world. Today, India is the fifth largest economy. And, India will be the third largest economy soon. We are not only growing bigger but we are also growing faster. When india grows, the whole world grows.": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM's Address to the US Congress
"We have 22 official languages and yet, we speak in one voice. Every hundred miles our cuisine changes, from Dosa to Aaloo Paranthas, from Shikhand to Sandesh. We enjoy all of this": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM's Address to the US Congress
"Democracy is the idea that welcomes debate and discourse. It's a culture that gives wings to thoughts and ideas. In the evolution of the democratic spirit, India is the Mother of Democracy": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM's Address to the US Congress
"Democracy is one of our sacred and shared values. It has evolved over a long time, and taken various forms of systems. Throughout history, however, one thing has been clear, democracy is the spirit that supports equality and dignity.": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM's Address to the US Congress
"I am told that the Samosa Caucus is now the flavour of the House.": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
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"There are millions here, who have roots in India. Some of them sit proudly in this chamber. There is one behind me, who has made history.": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
PM Modi US Visit Live: PM's Address to the US Congress
"Through the long road, we have travelled. A long has changed since I came here 7 summers ago. A lot has remained the same like our commitment to deep relations. There have been more momentous developments for Another AI= America and India. The beauty of democracy is the constant connect to feel the pulse of the people": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
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"Always a great honour to address the US congress. It is an exceptional privilege to do so twice. For this honour, I extend my deepest gratitude on behalf of 1.4 billion people of India." PM Modi in US Congress.
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"Modi, Modi" chants in US Congress.
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PM Modi to address joint session of US Congress shortly