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PM in US- Day 1 highlights: In meeting with Harris, PM expresses gratitude for help during Covid crisis

Sep 24, 2021, 02:15:59 IST

PM Narendra Modi US visit Updates: The Prime Minister arrived in Washington on September 23, kicking off his official visit to the United States.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US vice president Kamala Harris at the White House.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his seventh visit to the United States, with his flight arriving in Washington, DC, on Wednesday evening (local time). On the second day of his tour, the Prime Minister's packed schedule had meetings with CEOs of leading companies and US Vice President Kamala Harris. This is PM Narendra Modi's first official visit to US after the Democrats came to power. He held a bilateral meeting with Australian prime minister Scott Morrison and also met CEOs of Blackstone, Qualcomm, Adobe, First Solar and General Atomics...Read More

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Sep 24, 2021, 02:07:22 IST

It's incumbent on our nations to protect democracy: Harris

As democracies around world are under threat, it's imperative that we depend on democratic principles and institutions within our respective countries and around world. It's incumbent on our nations to protect democracy in best interest of people of countries: US vice president Kamala Harris

Sep 24, 2021, 01:33:32 IST

‘Will always remember': PM Modi expresses gratidue to US for help during 2nd Covid wave

In a meeting with Harris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to the US for extending help when the country was hit by the second wave of Covid-19 earlier this year.

Sep 24, 2021, 01:25:14 IST

Welcome India's announcement regarding resumption of vaccine export: US vice-president Harris

"I welcome India's announcement that it will soon be able to resume vaccine exports. It is particular note and admiration that India is currently vaccinating approximately 10 million people a day as of today," says US Vice-President Kamala Harris

Sep 24, 2021, 01:24:13 IST

India is very important partner: US vice-president Kamala Harris

India is very important partner to the US, says Kamala Harris after meeting PM Modi

Sep 24, 2021, 24:40:03 IST

‘Closer economic linkages between India, US to benefit' people at both sides: PM Modi

Sep 23, 2021, 23:07:59 IST

PM Modi meets Australian PM Scott Morrison

Sep 23, 2021, 23:05:39 IST

Able to build strong relationships: Aghi

The president for US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Mukesh Aghi lauded PM Modi for forging strong ties with the US.

Sep 23, 2021, 21:37:38 IST

PM Modi meets Schwarzman - What was discussed in meeting with Blackstone CEO?

PM Modi and Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman meet -

Various investment opportunities in India, including those arising due to the National Infrastructure Pipeline and National Monetisation Pipeline were discussed

Sep 23, 2021, 21:24:40 IST

Lall hails India's policy reforms

General Atomic CEO Vivek Lall said the policy reforms in India brought by the government is beneficial for India from an investment perspective.

Sep 23, 2021, 21:17:17 IST

PM Modi meets CEO of Blackstone Group Stephen Schwarzman

PM Modi met Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone, in Washington.

Sep 23, 2021, 21:14:34 IST

'Outstanding': Widmar after meeting PM Modi

After the meeting with PM Modi, Widmar hailed the government's efforts towards ensuring a sustainable future for all.

Sep 23, 2021, 21:11:29 IST

Wish every country could emulate what India has done: Widmar

First Solar CEO Mark Widmar said that meeting long-term climate objectives will not be a problem after meeting PM Modi earlier today.

Sep 23, 2021, 21:07:17 IST

PM Modi and General Atomic CEO Vivek Lall meet - What was discussed?

During the meeting, General Atomics CEO Vivek Lall and PM Modi discussed -

Advancing defence manufacturing, use of emerging technologies
Augmenting capacity building in India

Sep 23, 2021, 21:02:00 IST

PM Modi and General Atomics CEO Vivek Lall begin meet

PM Modi and General Atomic CEO Vivek Lall begin discussions.

Sep 23, 2021, 20:53:01 IST

Narayen says Adobe emphasising on education in India

Adobe CEO Shankar Narayen says Adobe is supportive of more emphasis and interest in education, Narayen said following his meeting with PM Modi.

Sep 23, 2021, 20:44:49 IST

PM Modi and Mark Widmar meet - What was discussed?

Widmar and PM Narendra Modi discussed -

India’s renewable energy landscape
Plans to use PLI scheme for manufacturing solar power equipment with unique thin-film technology
Integrating India into global supply chains

Sep 23, 2021, 20:30:52 IST

PM Modi meets First Solar CEO Mark Widmar

PM Narendra Modi met First Solar CEO Mark Widmar in Washington DC.

Sep 23, 2021, 20:27:57 IST

PM Modi - Adobe CEO Narayen meet - What was discussed?

During the meeting PM Modi and Adobe CEO Narayen discussed -

Adobe's ongoing activities in India and its investment plans
Adobe's plans to leverage DigitalIndia flagship programme in healthcare, education and R&D sector

Sep 23, 2021, 20:23:26 IST

PM Modi discussed PM WANI, 5G tech in his meeting with Amon

PM Narendra Modi discussed 5G technology and its rollout, and PM WANI during his meet with Amon, news agency ANI reported citing people familiar with developments.

Sep 23, 2021, 20:14:54 IST

Amon discussed advancing 5G industry in India with PM Modi

The Qualcomm CEO discussed acceleration of 5G technology, advancing the industry within India and also turning the nation into an exporter of the technology. Regarding his meeting with PM Modi, Amon said that ‘it was a great meeting’, reported news agency ANI.

Sep 23, 2021, 20:11:41 IST

PM Modi meets Adobe CEO Narayen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen begin meeting

Sep 23, 2021, 19:59:24 IST

Talking technology: What did Amon and PM Modi discuss?

PM Modi and the Qualcomm CEO discussed -

Qualcomm's keenness to work with India in areas such as 5G
Qualcomm's desire to help Digital India efforts
Discussion held on ‘recent electronics and telecom manufacturing PLI schemes’

Sep 23, 2021, 19:55:57 IST

PM Modi and Amon discussed means to strengthen innovation ecosystem

PM Narendra Modi and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano R Amon discussed ‘investment opportunities in hi-tech sectors in India’ among other topics during discussions

Sep 23, 2021, 19:50:29 IST

PM Modi and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen meet - What is on the table?

PM Modi's meeting with Adobe CEO Narayen, who is also from the Indian American community, could see discussions regarding India's push towards digitization. The meeting reflects upon India's IT and digital priority, which the Modi-led govt is pushing for.

Sep 23, 2021, 19:46:41 IST

PM Modi's meeting with Adobe CEO to begin shortly

PM Narendra Modi after his meeting with Qualcomm CEO CR Amon will meet Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen.

Sep 23, 2021, 19:32:29 IST

PM Modi holds meeting with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano R Amon in Washington DC

PM Modi held discussions with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano R Amon in Washington DC

Sep 23, 2021, 19:08:22 IST

PM Modi meet with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano R Amon - What is on the table?

The meeting with Qualcomm CEO is important as it could spearhead the launch of 5G in India with Reliance. Qualcomm chipsets are also popular choices amongst consumers in India when it comes to 5G as well as mobile gaming.

Sep 23, 2021, 18:58:11 IST

PM Modi to begin his meeting with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano R Amon

PM Narendra Modi will meet Qualcomm CEO Cristiano R Amon shortly.

Sep 23, 2021, 18:26:46 IST

Modi-Harris meet could focus on Covid-19, cooperation on space and technology

PM Narendra Modi and US vice president Kamala Harris may discuss means of tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, and greater cooperation between India and US in sectors like space and technology.

Sep 23, 2021, 18:19:58 IST

PM Modi's meeting with each CEO to last for 15 mins

PM Modi's meeting with 5 CEOs of major global companies will last for 15 minutes and will be preceded with a briefing of 5 minutes.

Sep 23, 2021, 18:09:01 IST

PM Modi to meet US vice president Kamala Harris

PM Narendra Modi, who is visiting the US for the first-time after the Democrats returned to power, defeating Republicans, will also meet US vice president Kamala Harris for the first time later today.

Sep 23, 2021, 18:06:51 IST

PM Modi to meet Blackstone CEO Stephen A Schwarzmann

PM Modi's meet with Blackstone CEO comes amid the company making large investments in India. The company is one of the leading investment firms in the world and last week sold about 5.7 crore units in Embassy Office Parks REIT for over ₹2,000 crore (USD 275 million). The Embassy Office Parks REIT is the country's first real estate investment trust (REIT).

Sep 23, 2021, 17:43:13 IST

PM Modi visit to US - Day 2 - PM to meet Australian PM Scott Morrison

PM Narendra Modi will also hold a bilateral meet with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison around Thursday afternoon. Issues related to trade, maritime security and bilateral relationships may be discussed.

Sep 23, 2021, 17:41:03 IST

PM Modi visit to US - Day 2

PM Modi will meet Shantanu Narayen from Adobe and Vivek Lall from General Atomics, and the three others are Cristiano E Amon from Qualcomm, Mark Widmar from First Solar, and Stephen A Schwarzman from Blackstone today.

Sep 23, 2021, 13:51:40 IST

PM Modi to hold one-on-one meetings with 5 top CEOs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Washington DC, will be holding one-on-one meeting with top 5 CEOS on Wednesday. Two of them are Indian Americans -- Shantanu Narayen from Adobe and Vivek Lall from General Atomics, and the three others are Cristiano E Amon from Qualcomm, Mark Widmar from First Solar, and Stephen A Schwarzman from Blackstone.

Sep 23, 2021, 12:06:26 IST

PM Modi reaches US, greets Indian-Americans; to meet Kamala Harris, global CEOs on Day 1

Sep 23, 2021, 11:09:32 IST

In meeting with Kamala Harris, PM Modi to discuss strategic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting US Vice President Kamala Harris for the first time since she was elected to Office, on Wednesday. "Landed in Washington DC. Over the next two days, will be meeting @POTUS @JoeBiden and @VP @KamalaHarris, Prime Ministers @ScottMorrisonMP and @sugawitter. Will attend the Quad meeting and would also interact with leading CEOs to highlight economic opportunities in India," the Prime Minister tweeted.

Sep 23, 2021, 10:17:41 IST

PM Modi to meet General Atomics CEO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet the head of armed drone manufacturer General Atomics in Washington on September 23. This comes against the backdrop of acquiring 30 Predator drones from the US. Read More

Sep 23, 2021, 07:41:01 IST

How PM Modi spent time ‘long flight’ to US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is in the US for a three-day visit spent his flight ride going through papers and some file work. "A long flight also means opportunities to go through papers and some file work," he posted on Instagram. Read More

Sep 23, 2021, 07:16:30 IST

PM Modi meets members of Indian diaspora in Washington DC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met members of the Indian diaspora in Washington DC on Thursday. He was greeted by groups of Indian Americans at the airport soon after his plane landed and then again at his hotel.

Sep 23, 2021, 07:13:43 IST

PM Modi reaches US, to meet Kamala Harris, global CEOs on packed Day 1

PM Modi meeting the Indian diaspora after landing at Joint Base Andrews in Washington, DC. (Twitter/@narendramodi)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (US time) arrived in Washington, DC for his three-day visit to the United States. The Prime Minister has a packed schedule from the very first day of the visit, during which he will meet US President Joe Biden and also address the United Nations General Assembly.