Yoga is such an inherent part of the people of India and it's not just on International Yoga Day that people in India practice yoga they do it every single day. Yoga is also a practice that helps Indians be their fittest selves and on the occasion of international yoga day they were across the length and breadth of countries several events were organized where people came forth and practiced yoga in public.

India celebrates 9th International Yoga Day

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a unique yoga session at the United Nations Headquarters on Wednesday, marking the 9th International Day of Yoga. Earlier at the event, PM Modi also paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the UN Headquarters' lawns.

Indian PM Modi marks Yoga day celebrations during US visit

'Yoga is a way of mindfulness, in our thoughts and actions. It is a way to live in harmony with nature, said Indian PM Modi while addressing the the participants attending yoga session at the United Nations Headquarters, New York.

'Yoga is a way to live in harmony with nature', says Indian PM Modi at UN HQ

India's&nbsp;benchmark&nbsp;Sensex&nbsp;stock index hit a&nbsp;record&nbsp;on Wednesday, while the&nbsp;Nifty&nbsp;50 logged a new closing&nbsp;high&nbsp;amid sustained foreign inflows into Indian equities backed by the country's strong growth prospects.

The S&amp;P BSE&nbsp;Sensex&nbsp;hit an&nbsp;all-time&nbsp;high&nbsp;at 63,588.31, before giving up some gains to&nbsp;close&nbsp;at 63,523.15.

The&nbsp;Sensex, though up by over 4 per cent&nbsp;so far this year, has still underperformed indexes of countries like Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. But,&nbsp;Sensex&nbsp;was the first index to hit a&nbsp;record&nbsp;high&nbsp;this year.

The blue-chip&nbsp;Nifty&nbsp;index rose 0.21 per cent&nbsp;to 18,856.85, a&nbsp;record&nbsp;close.

"After an almost eight-month consolidation, the&nbsp;Sensex&nbsp;has hit an&nbsp;all-time&nbsp;high," said Amar Ambani, head of institutional equities at YES Securities.

"If monsoons do not play spoilsport, 2023 will be a strong year for Indian equities. FPI money should keep flowing into India."

Foreign investors have poured in 738.12 billion rupees ($8.99 billion) so far in this financial year. They were net sellers in the two previous financial years, with a&nbsp;record&nbsp;outflow of 1,400.10 billion rupees in FY 2022.

India's&nbsp;economic growth has accelerated in the March quarter, while inflation has cooled, showing that the country remains one of the fastest-growing emerging economies.

On Wednesday, nine of the 13 major sectoral indexes advanced, with&nbsp;high-weightage financials adding 0.68 per cent.

Broader indexes extended gains with midcaps rising 0.81 per cent&nbsp;and hitting a fresh&nbsp;high&nbsp;and smallcap index advancing to a new 52-week&nbsp;high.

Among individual stocks, Shriram Finance jumped over 11 per cent&nbsp;and hit a&nbsp;record&nbsp;after Piramal Enterprises sold its entire 8.34 per cent&nbsp;stake in the company.

Markets, meanwhile, waited for US&nbsp;Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell's testimony before the financial affairs committee of the US&nbsp;House of Representatives.

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India's benchmark Sensex stock index hit a record on Wednesday, while the Nifty 50 logged a new closing high amid sustained foreign inflows into Indian equities backed by the country's strong growth prospects.

India's benchmark Sensex stock index hit a record on Wednesday, while the Nifty 50 logged a new closing high amid sustained foreign inflows into Indian equities backed by the country's strong growth prospects. The S&P BSE Sensex hit an all-time high at 63,588.31, before giving up some gains to close at 63,523.15. The Sensex, though up by over 4 per cent so far this year, has still underperformed indexes of countries like Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. But, Sensex was the first index to hit a record high this year. The blue-chip Nifty index rose 0.21 per cent to 18,856.85, a record close. "After an almost eight-month consolidation, the Sensex has hit an all-time high," said Amar Ambani, head of institutional equities at YES Securities. "If monsoons do not play spoilsport, 2023 will be a strong year for Indian equities. FPI money should keep flowing into India." Foreign investors have poured in 738.12 billion rupees ($8.99 billion) so far in this financial year. They were net sellers in the two previous financial years, with a record outflow of 1,400.10 billion rupees in FY 2022. India's economic growth has accelerated in the March quarter, while inflation has cooled, showing that the country remains one of the fastest-growing emerging economies. On Wednesday, nine of the 13 major sectoral indexes advanced, with high-weightage financials adding 0.68 per cent. Broader indexes extended gains with midcaps rising 0.81 per cent and hitting a fresh high and smallcap index advancing to a new 52-week high. Among individual stocks, Shriram Finance jumped over 11 per cent and hit a record after Piramal Enterprises sold its entire 8.34 per cent stake in the company. Markets, meanwhile, waited for US Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell's testimony before the financial affairs committee of the US House of Representatives. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India's Sensex hits all-time high; Nifty settles at a record close

'Yoga is free from copyrights, patents and free from royalty payments. Yoga is adaptable to your age, gender and fitness level. Yoga is portable and is truly universal,' said Indian PM Modi while addressing the the participants attending yoga session at the United Nations Headquarters, New York.

PM Modi: Yoga is accessible to all, free from patents and copyrights

People have gathered in huge numbers for the International Day of Yoga celebration at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event was led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

'Yoga is living and dynamic', says PM Modi during yoga day event at UN HQ

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Britain will host the latest Ukraine Recovery Conference in London on June 21 and 22 June. It is an international event focussed on the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine, attended by governments, international organisations, and the private sector. Modi left on Tuesday on a state visit to the US billed as a turning point for bilateral relations, with deeper cooperation in defence and high technology in focus.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be at the Forefront of the yoga celebrations on Wednesday as the world observes International Day of Yoga. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to lead the celebrations at the UN headquarters later in the day during his ongoing US state visit.

PM Modi in US: Indian PM Modi to lead Yoga Day celebrations at UNHQ

Micron Technology Inc., the Idaho-headquartered semiconductor major&nbsp;is reportedly&nbsp;nearing an agreement to invest at least $1 billion in establishing a semiconductor packaging factory in India.

The move aims to diversify Micron's geographic presence amid growing geopolitical competition between the United States and China. An official announcement formalising the deal could be made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the United States next week.

The individuals familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg&nbsp;mentioned that the committed amount could potentially reach $2 billion.

<h2>What would it mean?</h2>

If the deal formalises, it would signify a triumph for India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious 'Make in India' initiative. For Washington, it presents an opportunity to strengthen its critical supply chains outside of China.

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Enhancing technological trade between the two countries is a key focus of Modi's state visit, as highlighted by US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan during his visit to New Delhi earlier this week.

<h2>China's ban on Micron chips</h2>

This investment in India follows the Chinese ban on the use of Micron chips in what Beijing deemed as critical infrastructure, which introduced uncertainty regarding the status of US chipmakers in the world's largest semiconductor market.

<h2>American efforts to diversify chips supply</h2>

Amid rising tensions with China and concerns about dependence on manufacturing hubs like Taiwan, the United States is actively promoting the diversification of advanced chip production.

In line with this, Micron, the largest American memory chipmaker, has also secured financial assistance for a planned $3.6 billion next-generation plant in Japan.

<h2>Modi's US visit</h2>

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to embark on his inaugural formal state visit on June 21, where he will be hosted by President Joe Biden for a banquet the following day. Modi will also address the US Congress during his visit.

As part of his efforts to attract chipmakers to India, Modi has pledged $10 billion, with his administration committing to cover&nbsp;half the cost of establishing all semiconductor facilities.

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Micron Technology Inc., the Idaho-headquartered semiconductor major is reportedly nearing an agreement to invest at least $1 billion in establishing a semiconductor packaging factory in India.

Micron Technology Inc., the Idaho-headquartered semiconductor major is reportedly nearing an agreement to invest at least $1 billion in establishing a semiconductor packaging factory in India. The move aims to diversify Micron's geographic presence amid growing geopolitical competition between the United States and China. An official announcement formalising the deal could be made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the United States next week. The individuals familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg mentioned that the committed amount could potentially reach $2 billion. What would it mean? If the deal formalises, it would signify a triumph for India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious 'Make in India' initiative. For Washington, it presents an opportunity to strengthen its critical supply chains outside of China. Also read | Chip war intensifies: Lawmakers want US to 'blacklist' Chinese firm after Micron ban Enhancing technological trade between the two countries is a key focus of Modi's state visit, as highlighted by US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan during his visit to New Delhi earlier this week. China's ban on Micron chips This investment in India follows the Chinese ban on the use of Micron chips in what Beijing deemed as critical infrastructure, which introduced uncertainty regarding the status of US chipmakers in the world's largest semiconductor market. American efforts to diversify chips supply Amid rising tensions with China and concerns about dependence on manufacturing hubs like Taiwan, the United States is actively promoting the diversification of advanced chip production. In line with this, Micron, the largest American memory chipmaker, has also secured financial assistance for a planned $3.6 billion next-generation plant in Japan. Modi's US visit Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to embark on his inaugural formal state visit on June 21, where he will be hosted by President Joe Biden for a banquet the following day. Modi will also address the US Congress during his visit. As part of his efforts to attract chipmakers to India, Modi has pledged $10 billion, with his administration committing to cover half the cost of establishing all semiconductor facilities. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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During PM Narendra Modi's visit to the US, India's HAL & America's General Electric Co. are expected to sign an agreement to jointly produce jet engines. How does this deal benefit India? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: India, US to jointly manufacture jet engines

India's Ministry of Defence has reportedly approved a $3 billion deal to buy MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones. What are these drones and why does India need them? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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The stage is set, the date has been finalised & the countdown has begun. In 48 hours from now, the White House will roll out the red carpet for PM Narendra Modi's first state visit to the US. Molly Gambhir brings you all the details.

Gravitas: Countdown to PM Modi's state visit to the US

On Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi will lead dignitaries from 180 countries as they observe International Yoga Day at the UN headquarters. Molly Gambhir tells you how the Indian Prime Minister has put Yoga on the world map.

Gravitas: How PM Modi put Yoga on world map

Indian edtech giant Byju's has laid off nearly 1,000 employees across all the departments amid its tussle with lenders in the us for a 1 billion dollar term loan.

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A recent report by Clxns, a digital-first debt resolution company, reveals a concerning trend. Banks that hold a significant exposure to agriculture loans are facing growing vulnerability, with the El Nino effect on the horizon, worries escalate over the potential rise in loan defaults among farmers.

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India and Egypt are considering barter trade and credit-line agreements to aid Egypt's struggling economy amidst foreign currency shortage. Will Indian prime minister Modi's tour of the north-east nation offer any reprieve to Egyptians?

Indian PM Modi to visit Egypt

PM Modi is all set to visit the United States this week, a visit marked by a joint address to the US Congress estate dinner, curated interactions with Business Leaders, and a diaspora event. This will be Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sixth visit to the United States and his first state visit marking a significant and important milestone in the India-US bilateral ties. More on this by Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

PM Modi's US visit: Defence, trade to dominate Modi-Biden talks

India is all set to buy US-made armed drones worth $3 billion which will help in strengthening its defence capabilities. The deal is expected to be announced when Indian PM Modi will meet US President Joe Biden at the White House on June 22. WION tells you more in this report.

India set to buy US-made armed drones, reportedly worth $3 billion

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi will land in the US on June 20. What is on the agenda of his visit? What to expect in the week ahead? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | Indian PM Modi's US visit: What is on the agenda?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for the United States. The visit makes PM Modi just the third world leader, after France's Macron and South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol, to be invited by President Biden for a state visit and dinner. A roadmap for defence industrial cooperation is expected to be the key outcome of narendra Modi's U.S. visit. Amid China's territorial ambitions, Washington is working to deepen ties with the world's largest democracy and sees deeper military-to-military and technology ties. Washington DC will roll out the red carpet on June 22, when Joe Biden hosts Narendra Modi. The US President will hold bilateral talks with the Indian Prime Minister. Top lawmakers in the United States have invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Congress when he visits the capital of the world's largest economy. On june 23, the Indian Prime Minister will be hosted by US Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary Of State, Antony Blinken.

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The UN&nbsp;human&nbsp;rights&nbsp;chief&nbsp;called on Monday for greater support for his office as he&nbsp;seeks&nbsp;to expand&nbsp;its work by&nbsp;establishing a first-time&nbsp;presence&nbsp;in the world's two most populous countries&nbsp;India&nbsp;and&nbsp;China, whose&nbsp;rights&nbsp;records are drawing more scrutiny.

The UN&nbsp;human&nbsp;rights&nbsp;office,&nbsp;established after World War Two, is present in 95 countries&nbsp;and&nbsp;its leader plays a key role in calling out suspected abusers as well as working with countries in question to bring about change.

Volker Turk, who took over as high commissioner in late 2022, used his opening speech to the UN&nbsp;Human&nbsp;Rights&nbsp;Council on Monday to urge greater cooperation&nbsp;and&nbsp;singled out states such as Syria, Iran, Israel&nbsp;and&nbsp;Russia that should do more.

"We would now like to scale up engagement," he told the Geneva council at the opening of its four-week session, saying the world was at a "critical juncture" 75 years after adopting the&nbsp;Universal Declaration of Human&nbsp;Rights.

"I also believe that it is important for us to&nbsp;establish&nbsp;a&nbsp;presence&nbsp;for the first time in&nbsp;China&nbsp;and&nbsp;India."

There was no immediate response to a request for comment from&nbsp;China&nbsp;or&nbsp;India's diplomatic mission in Geneva.

Setting up in&nbsp;China&nbsp;might prove difficult for Turk's office.

Negotiations went on for years to clear the way for a 2022 trip there by his predecessor, Michelle Bachelet, spurred in part by concerns about Beijing's treatment of Uyghur Muslims.&nbsp;China&nbsp;denies any abuses.

The US&nbsp;said it is monitoring a rise in&nbsp;rights&nbsp;abuses in&nbsp;India&nbsp;by officials. New Delhi has said it values human&nbsp;rights.

A UN rights&nbsp;spokesperson added that Turk had discussed the idea of the two new offices during meetings with governments but did not elaborate on their reaction.

More broadly, Turk had voiced concern about a "strangulation of civil society in several countries", without naming them.

Turk said he would like to double his office's budget to step up global monitoring although this may prove challenging given that many countries oppose further scrutiny on sovereignty grounds.

While human&nbsp;rights&nbsp;comprise one of the four&nbsp;United Nations "pillars", alongside peace&nbsp;and&nbsp;security, the rule of law&nbsp;and&nbsp;development, it gets just 4% of the general budget.

Turk also called on the&nbsp;United States to act urgently on racial discrimination&nbsp;and&nbsp;to ratify six human&nbsp;rights&nbsp;treaties, including one on child&nbsp;rights.

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The UN human rights chief called on Monday for greater support for his office as he seeks to expand its work by establishing a first-time presence in the world's two most populous countries India and China, whose rights records are drawing more scrutiny.

The UN human rights chief called on Monday for greater support for his office as he seeks to expand its work by establishing a first-time presence in the world's two most populous countries India and China, whose rights records are drawing more scrutiny. The UN human rights office, established after World War Two, is present in 95 countries and its leader plays a key role in calling out suspected abusers as well as working with countries in question to bring about change. Volker Turk, who took over as high commissioner in late 2022, used his opening speech to the UN Human Rights Council on Monday to urge greater cooperation and singled out states such as Syria, Iran, Israel and Russia that should do more. "We would now like to scale up engagement," he told the Geneva council at the opening of its four-week session, saying the world was at a "critical juncture" 75 years after adopting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. "I also believe that it is important for us to establish a presence for the first time in China and India." There was no immediate response to a request for comment from China or India's diplomatic mission in Geneva. Setting up in China might prove difficult for Turk's office. Negotiations went on for years to clear the way for a 2022 trip there by his predecessor, Michelle Bachelet, spurred in part by concerns about Beijing's treatment of Uyghur Muslims. China denies any abuses. The US said it is monitoring a rise in rights abuses in India by officials. New Delhi has said it values human rights. A UN rights spokesperson added that Turk had discussed the idea of the two new offices during meetings with governments but did not elaborate on their reaction. More broadly, Turk had voiced concern about a "strangulation of civil society in several countries", without naming them. Turk said he would like to double his office's budget to step up global monitoring although this may prove challenging given that many countries oppose further scrutiny on sovereignty grounds. While human rights comprise one of the four United Nations "pillars", alongside peace and security, the rule of law and development, it gets just 4% of the general budget. Turk also called on the United States to act urgently on racial discrimination and to ratify six human rights treaties, including one on child rights. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UN rights chief seeks to establish presence in China and India

The India-US relationship is described as one of the most consequential relationships of the 21st century. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a 3-day state visit to the US. This comes close on the heels of US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin's visit to India and Secretary of State Antony Blinken's 2-day trip to Beijing. PM Modi's visit is seen as crucial for deepening and diversifying India-US ties. Both nations are expected to enhance cooperation in defence & technology sectors. Modi has also been invited to address a joint meeting of the Congress.

PM Modi's US visit: Indian PM Modi's state visit has US Congressmen all excited

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The meeting is scheduled to take place in New York on Tuesday. The Indian PM is also scheduled to meet various other US business & community leaders during his 3-day state trip. As per sources, Modi's talks with Musk will focus on Tesla's foray into the Indian market and Musk says that he is serious about Tesla's plans to establish a manufacturing base in India.

Indian PM Modi to meet Tesla CEO Elon Musk in New York

An ardent fan of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maryland, United States, got a car number plate 'NMODI'. 
 
NRI Raghavendra, speaking to the news agency ANI, said that the prime minister is an inspiration to him and he has been waiting eagerly to welcome PM Modi in the US. 
 
"I took this plate back in 2016, November. Narendra Modi is an inspiration to me. He inspires me to do something good for the nation, for society, for the world. PM Modi is coming here so I'm eagerly waiting to welcome him," Raghavendra stated. 
 
Apart from the name of the prime minister, the car also has the state name Virginia written on it.

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Meanwhile, ahead of PM Narendra Modi's upcoming US visit, the Indian Tricolour was seen fluttering outside the White House, in Washington, DC on Friday.

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Speaking about Modi's awaited US visit, an Indian national living in New Jersey, Jesal Nar, said, "It's really an honour and pride to see the tricolour. I go across the United States for my work purpose carrying a tricolour."

<h2>PM Modi's US visit</h2>

Indian prime minister will be embarking on his first state visit to the United States next week. PM Modi is set to address the Joint Sitting of the US Congress from June 20-24 and is also set to meet various American politicians, noted personalities and prominent citizens from the diaspora. 
 
Meanwhile, practice for the ceremonial welcome of the prime minister is underway on the South Lawn of the White House. Children were seen practising for the welcome ceremony of the Indian PM Modi. 
 
The prime minister will be visiting the United States after&nbsp;receiving invitations from US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. 
 
PM Modi's visit will commence in New York where he will lead the International Day of Yoga's celebrations at the United Nations Headquarters on June 21. 
 
Recently, US Congressman Buddy Carter stated that the nation is waiting to hear PM Modi address a joint session of the US Congress.

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"US-India relationship is very important. We are looking forward to hearing PM Modi address the joint session. PM Modi has served the people well," stated Carter on PM Modi's visit to the US. 
 
Speaking on PM Modi's visit, US Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith said, "Next week, we will be honoured to have him (PM Modi) address a joint meeting of the Congress underscoring the significance of the relationship between the US and India."&nbsp;

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An ardent fan of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maryland, United States, got a car number plate 'NMODI'. NRI Raghavendra, speaking to the news agency ANI, said that the prime minister is an inspiration to him and he has been waiting eagerly to welcome PM Modi in the US.

An ardent fan of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maryland, United States, got a car number plate 'NMODI'. NRI Raghavendra, speaking to the news agency ANI, said that the prime minister is an inspiration to him and he has been waiting eagerly to welcome PM Modi in the US. "I took this plate back in 2016, November. Narendra Modi is an inspiration to me. He inspires me to do something good for the nation, for society, for the world. PM Modi is coming here so I'm eagerly waiting to welcome him," Raghavendra stated. Apart from the name of the prime minister, the car also has the state name Virginia written on it. #WATCH | A 'fan' of PM Narendra Modi flaunts "NMODI" car number plate in Maryland, USA pic.twitter.com/AO5WRwdGoa — ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2023 × Meanwhile, ahead of PM Narendra Modi's upcoming US visit, the Indian Tricolour was seen fluttering outside the White House, in Washington, DC on Friday. ALSO READ | Narendra Modi's US Visit: A watershed moment for India-US ties Speaking about Modi's awaited US visit, an Indian national living in New Jersey, Jesal Nar, said, "It's really an honour and pride to see the tricolour. I go across the United States for my work purpose carrying a tricolour." PM Modi's US visit Indian prime minister will be embarking on his first state visit to the United States next week. PM Modi is set to address the Joint Sitting of the US Congress from June 20-24 and is also set to meet various American politicians, noted personalities and prominent citizens from the diaspora. Meanwhile, practice for the ceremonial welcome of the prime minister is underway on the South Lawn of the White House. Children were seen practising for the welcome ceremony of the Indian PM Modi. The prime minister will be visiting the United States after receiving invitations from US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. PM Modi's visit will commence in New York where he will lead the International Day of Yoga's celebrations at the United Nations Headquarters on June 21. Recently, US Congressman Buddy Carter stated that the nation is waiting to hear PM Modi address a joint session of the US Congress. WATCH | PM Modi’s US visit: What’s on the agenda? "US-India relationship is very important. We are looking forward to hearing PM Modi address the joint session. PM Modi has served the people well," stated Carter on PM Modi's visit to the US. Speaking on PM Modi's visit, US Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith said, "Next week, we will be honoured to have him (PM Modi) address a joint meeting of the Congress underscoring the significance of the relationship between the US and India." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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