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Rapturous applause for Prime Minister Modi’s historic address to US Congress
Prime Minister Modi Addresses US Congress

Rapturous applause for Prime Minister Modi’s historic address to US Congress

Prime Minister Modi’s address to a joint meeting of the US Congress was punctuated with multiple standing ovations and frequent applause by the audience. The Indian diaspora could barely contain their excitement and chants of ‘Modi Modi’, ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ (Long live Mother India), cheers, whistles and claps were heard throughout the hour-long speech. Continue reading Rapturous applause for Prime Minister Modi’s historic address to US Congress

Prime Minister Modi’s US visit an opportunity to strengthen global partnership with India: White House official
Prime Minister Narendra Modi In US

Prime Minister Modi’s US visit an opportunity to strengthen global partnership with India: White House official

“The relationship between the United States and India goes so much deeper than just a government-to-government relationship; it really is a relationship between two peoples”, a senior Biden administration official said in a call with reporters. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi’s US visit an opportunity to strengthen global partnership with India: White House official

Kamala Devi Harris becomes first Indian-origin, woman Vice President of the United States of America
Kamala Harris

Kamala Devi Harris becomes first Indian-origin, woman Vice President of the United States of America

Kamala Devi Harris – a woman, of Indian descent – has been sworn in as vice president of the United States of America at an inauguration ceremony like no other given the dual threats of an ongoing coronavirus pandemic and domestic terrorism in wake of the US Capitol attack. Continue reading Kamala Devi Harris becomes first Indian-origin, woman Vice President of the United States of America

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris extend Diwali greetings, look forward to celebrating festival of lights at White House next year
Diwali

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris extend Diwali greetings, look forward to celebrating festival of lights at White House next year

In a joint statement, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris said, “As Diwali is celebrated via video calls and while socially distanced this year, we look forward to celebrating Diwali at the White House next year – in person, together with you, and in a nation healed and united”. Continue reading Joe Biden, Kamala Harris extend Diwali greetings, look forward to celebrating festival of lights at White House next year