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

Biden-Modi Summit

Ukraine crisis tops agenda at Biden-Modi virtual meet

“India is an incredibly important partner,” said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. “We consult very closely with India on a range of issues. And this was an opportunity to work very closely and discuss the consequences of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine.” Continue reading Ukraine crisis tops agenda at Biden-Modi virtual meet

Quad Fellowship for Indian Students in STEM

25 Indian students to get Quad Fellowship for STEM education

President Joe Biden has unveiled an inspiring initiative that will enable 100 students from the Quad nations, including India, to pursue advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at leading universities in the United States. Continue reading 25 Indian students to get Quad Fellowship for STEM education

Prime Minister Narendra Modi In US

Prime Minister Modi calls Kamala Harris an inspiration, invites her to visit India

“You are the source of inspiration for so many people across the world”, Prime Minister Modi told the US Vice President, expressing confidence that India-US ties will continue to grow in the Biden-Harris administration. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi calls Kamala Harris an inspiration, invites her to visit India

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

Covid-19 India

Kamala Harris calls Prime Minister Modi, apprises him of US plan to share Covid-19 vaccines

Vice President Kamala Harris called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apprise him of the US plan to share the first 25 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines with India along with other countries. Continue reading Kamala Harris calls Prime Minister Modi, apprises him of US plan to share Covid-19 vaccines

Pro-Trump Rioters Storm US Capitol

Prime Minister Modi joins a chorus of world leaders in denouncing the attack on US Capitol

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a chorus of world leaders in condemning the invasion of the US Capitol by a pro-Trump mob violently protesting the results of the November 3 election. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi joins a chorus of world leaders in denouncing the attack on US Capitol

India-US Relations

Vice President Mike Pence: US-India relationship has never been stronger, the best is yet to come

“The relationship between the United States and India is also deeply personal when you think of the contributions day-in and day-out that Indian-Americans make to the life of our nation”, said vice president Mike Pence. Continue reading Vice President Mike Pence: US-India relationship has never been stronger, the best is yet to come

Lord Ram images to beam in New York's Times Square

Images of Lord Ram and Ayodhya temple to beam in New York’s Times Square on August 5

In what promises to be a stunning sight, awe-inspiring images of Hindu deity, Lord Ram, and his Ayodhya temple will be on full display in the iconic Times Square of New York on August 5, from dawn to dusk. Continue reading Images of Lord Ram and Ayodhya temple to beam in New York’s Times Square on August 5

President Trump's India Visit

President Trump sidesteps questions on India’s citizenship law even as violent clashes erupt in Delhi

Wrapping up a two-day whirlwind visit to India, President Donald Trump sidestepped questions on India’s controversial and contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) making it abundantly clear that it is an internal matter of the Modi government. Continue reading President Trump sidesteps questions on India’s citizenship law even as violent clashes erupt in Delhi