PM Modi in US: Meets Mark R Widmar, CEO of First Solar in Washington D.C. | LIVE

New York:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Washington for his much-touted US visit. The Prime Minister was received by US department of state officials including TH Brian McKeon, US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources at Joint Base Andrews in Washington DC upon his arrival. He was welcomed by India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu, along with the Defence attache including Brigadier Anoop Singhal, Air Commodore Anjan Bhadra and naval attache Commodore Nirbhaya Bapna. During his visit, he will address the UN General Assembly and attend the Quad leaders Summit as well as hold a bilateral meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House.

Sep 23, 2021 8:35 PM (IST)

PM Modi meets Mark R Widmar, CEO of First Solar in Washington D.C.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a meeting with Mark R Widmar, CEO of First Solar in Washington DC, the US.
Sep 23, 2021 8:26 PM (IST)

PM Modi, Adobe CEO discuss future investment plans

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen discussed Adobe's ongoing activities in India and future investment plans.
Sep 23, 2021 8:23 PM (IST)

PM Modi meets Adobe Chairman Shantanu Narayen in Washington D.C.

As part of pitching global CEOs during his US visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Adobe Chairman Shantanu Narayen, in Washington D.C.
Sep 23, 2021 8:21 PM (IST)

Qualcomm CEO meets PM Modi in US, says incredible opportunities in India

PM had a good meeting with Cristiano Amon, Qualcomm CEO. Mr Amon expressed his desire to work with India on ambitious digital transformation programmes including in 5G, PM WANI & others. He spoke about the incredible opportunities in India and that India is a big market: Sources said.
Sep 23, 2021 7:30 PM (IST)

PM Modi holds meeting with Cristiano R Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm in Washington
Sep 23, 2021 1:15 PM (IST)

Kamala Harris meeting PM Modi is 'coming of age' moment for Indian diaspora

US Vice President Kamala Harris meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the White House on Thursday afternoon is a coming of age moment for the Indian diaspora, a prominent US newspaper in her home state has said on the eve of the historic meeting between the two leaders. Harris, 56, is the first-ever Indian American to be elected as the vice president of the United States. Harris is scheduled to meet Modi on Thursday, making history as the highest-ranking Indian-American to welcome the leader of a country that is becoming one of America's most important allies, The Los Angeles Times newspaper said. This would be her first meeting with Modi, 71, whose government has not only championed the cause of the diaspora but also never been shy of speaking about their interest globally. The prime minister himself actively engages with the diaspora in all his overseas trips.
Sep 23, 2021 12:27 PM (IST)

Our diaspora is our strength: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian diaspora as the country's "strength" as he landed here on a three-day visit to the United States. Modi who was welcomed at the Joint Base Andrews here by members of the Indian American community took to Twitter to express his gratitude.

Sep 23, 2021 11:40 AM (IST)

US rules out adding India to security alliance with Australia & UK

The US has ruled out adding India or Japan to the new trilateral security partnership with Australia and Britain to meet the challenges of the 21st century in the strategic Indo-Pacific region. On September 15, US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson jointly announced the formation of the trilateral security alliance AUKUS under which Australia would get a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines for the first time.
Sep 23, 2021 9:41 AM (IST)

PM Modi to highlight economic opportunities during meetings with CEOs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he would highlight economic opportunities in India during his meetings with CEOs. On Thursday, the Prime Minister is scheduled to hold one-o-one meetings with top five American CEOs. Two of them are Indian Americans -- Shantanu Narayen from Adobe and Vivek Lall from General Atomics. The three others being Cristiano E Amon from Qualcomm, Mark Widmar from First Solar, and Stephen A Schwarzman from Blackstone.
Sep 23, 2021 9:11 AM (IST)

Biden to host PM Modi at White House on Sept 24

Joe Biden will host PM Modi at the White House on September 24, this is going to be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders after Biden took over as the US President on January 20. Ahead of leaving for the US to participate in Quad Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his visit will be an occasion to strengthen the strategic partnership with the United States, Japan and Australia.
Sep 23, 2021 9:11 AM (IST) Sep 23, 2021 9:11 AM (IST)

How PM Modi spent time on 'long flight' to the US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the United States during which he will hold several high-profile interactions, including meetings with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamal Harris. PM Modi will also participate in a summit of the Quad leaders and address the UNGA. Before beginning his packed US visit, the Prime Minister kept working on the long flight, going through some papers and files.
Sep 23, 2021 9:07 AM (IST)

PM Modi, Biden to discuss ways to stem radicalisation & combat terrorism

As per the statement issued by Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, PM Modi and President Biden are expected to discuss ways to stem radicalisation and combat terrorism. They are also expected to discuss ways to bolster defence, trade ties, security collaborations and clean energy partnership among others," PM Modi and Biden will discuss the current regional security situation following the recent developments in Afghanistan.
Sep 23, 2021 9:06 AM (IST)

PM Modi to meet Australian PM, Kamala Harris, global CEOs on day 1

On the first day of his US visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold meetings with Australian counterpart Scott Morrison, US Vice President Kamala Harris and the select heads of corporates that have the potential to invest significantly in India. CLICK HERE TO MORE
Sep 23, 2021 9:02 AM (IST)

PM Modi's US visit: What's on agenda

Ahead of leaving for the US to participate in Quad Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his visit will be an occasion to strengthen the strategic partnership with the United States, Japan and Australia. "I will be visiting the USA from September 22 to September 25, 2021, at the invitation of His Excellency President Joe Biden of the United States of America." CLICK HERE TO MORE
Sep 23, 2021 9:00 AM (IST)

PM Modi's first visit abroad beyond neighbourhood since pandemic outbreak

The Prime Minister travelled to the US on the recently-inducted custom-made Boeing 777 aircraft. Biden will host PM Modi at the White House on September 24, this is going to be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders after Biden took over as the US President on January 20. This is Prime Minister Modi's first visit abroad beyond the neighbourhood since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.
Sep 23, 2021 8:47 AM (IST)

Indian diaspora cheers PM Modi

More than a hundred members from the Indian Community gathered at the airport to welcome the Indian leader. As PM Modi's plane landed in Washington, exuberant members of the Indian diaspora started cheering. Despite the rain, the Indian diaspora waited patiently for PM Modi's arrival.