<p>Barack Obama, the former president of the United States issued concerns about India as he said on Thursday (June 22) that New Delhi risks "pulling apart" if the Muslim minority is not respected. He also called for the matter to be raised with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a US visit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Obama said that if he had the chance, he would speak to PM Modi about all the concerns over the protection of the rights of ethnic minorities in India. He admitted that he has worked with PM Modi on climate change and other areas, however, also said that the issues of democracy also need to be discussed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On one side, the White House rolled out the red carpet for PM Modi and US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed him with pomp and show, on the other hand, Obama spoke about minority issues while speaking in a CNN interview.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former president said that addressing human rights with allies was always "complicated" on a visit to Greece where he is holding a weeklong session for emerging global leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-us-ties-pm-modi-and-biden-hail-most-defining-relationships-of-21st-century-607492">India-US ties: PM Modi and Biden hail 'most defining relationship of 21st century'</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>In an interview with CNN International anchor Christiane Amanpour, Obama said, "I think it is true that if the president meets with Prime Minister Modi, then the protection of the Muslim minority in a majority-Hindu India, that's something worth mentioning."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If I had a conversation with Prime Minister Modi, who I know well, part of my argument would be that if you do not protect the rights of ethnic minorities in India, that there is a strong possibility at some point that India starts pulling apart," Obama said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We've seen what happens when you start getting those kinds of large internal conflicts. So that would be contrary to the interests not just of Muslim India but also of Hindu India," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>PM Modi's US visit</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi is currently on a State visit to the US, one Thursday he reached the White House and was greeted by around 7,000 Indian Americans when he arrived on the South Lawn, wearing a flowing white kurta with a sky-blue jacket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US delegation, led by Vice President Kamala Harris, was there. The Indian delegation was led by Indian foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, FS Vinay Kwatra and Indian ambassador to the US Taranjit Sandhu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While welcoming PM Modi, Biden said, "I have long believed that the relationship between the US and India will be one of the most defining relationships of the 21st century. The challenges and opportunities facing the world in this century require that India and the United States work and lead together."&nbsp;</p>

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Barack Obama, the former president of the United States issued concerns about India as he said on Thursday (June 22) that New Delhi risks "pulling apart" if the Muslim minority is not respected.

Barack Obama, the former president of the United States issued concerns about India as he said on Thursday (June 22) that New Delhi risks "pulling apart" if the Muslim minority is not respected. He also called for the matter to be raised with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a US visit. Obama said that if he had the chance, he would speak to PM Modi about all the concerns over the protection of the rights of ethnic minorities in India. He admitted that he has worked with PM Modi on climate change and other areas, however, also said that the issues of democracy also need to be discussed. On one side, the White House rolled out the red carpet for PM Modi and US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed him with pomp and show, on the other hand, Obama spoke about minority issues while speaking in a CNN interview. The former president said that addressing human rights with allies was always "complicated" on a visit to Greece where he is holding a weeklong session for emerging global leaders. Also read: India-US ties: PM Modi and Biden hail 'most defining relationship of 21st century' In an interview with CNN International anchor Christiane Amanpour, Obama said, "I think it is true that if the president meets with Prime Minister Modi, then the protection of the Muslim minority in a majority-Hindu India, that's something worth mentioning." "If I had a conversation with Prime Minister Modi, who I know well, part of my argument would be that if you do not protect the rights of ethnic minorities in India, that there is a strong possibility at some point that India starts pulling apart," Obama said. "We've seen what happens when you start getting those kinds of large internal conflicts. So that would be contrary to the interests not just of Muslim India but also of Hindu India," he added. Also read: 'Historic agreement': GE Aerospace signs MoU with HAL for production of fighter jet engines for IAF Watch: The future of India, US defence ties × PM Modi's US visit PM Modi is currently on a State visit to the US, one Thursday he reached the White House and was greeted by around 7,000 Indian Americans when he arrived on the South Lawn, wearing a flowing white kurta with a sky-blue jacket. The US delegation, led by Vice President Kamala Harris, was there. The Indian delegation was led by Indian foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, FS Vinay Kwatra and Indian ambassador to the US Taranjit Sandhu. While welcoming PM Modi, Biden said, "I have long believed that the relationship between the US and India will be one of the most defining relationships of the 21st century. The challenges and opportunities facing the world in this century require that India and the United States work and lead together." (With inputs from agencies) 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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The last leg of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US state visit is underway. The last leg of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State visit to the US begins today. Official state department lunch, discussions with leaders in America, as well as leading American CEOs, and a diaspora outreach event, are on the cards. Modi will begin his engagements with an India-US high-tech event at the White House.

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Joe Biden hosted a state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House. Around 400 guests were invited to the dinner. The state dinner marked third such honour of Biden's Presidency.

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<p>The Bidens hosted India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the state dinner in the White House on June 22, in which a roaring democracy-based bilateral convergence of India and the United States was heard in an elite gathering consisting of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his wife&nbsp;Nita, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Adobe’s CEO Shantanu Narayen and close to 100 well-known public figures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You have&nbsp;gathered a group of exceptional people tonight," Modi said while hailing the vital role played by the Indian-Americans in the United States.</p>

<p>"The Indian-Americans have come a long way here," he said.</p>

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<p>In a moment of display of bonhomie between Biden and Modi, the latter hailed the US president as a soft-spoken individual who is 'very strong' and has the same commitment as he had a decade ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In what emerged as a reminder to South Korean president Yoon Suk-Yeol singing 'American Pie' at White House a month ago, Modi said: "I have seen your hospitality inspired your guests to sing. I wish I could sing then I would have sung for you all."</p>

<h2><strong>'Where the mind is without fear': Joe Biden invokes Rabindranath Tagore</strong></h2>

<p>US President Joe Biden, while describing the state dinner as a 'fitting way to celebrate a great bond of friendship between India and the United States', invoked Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's. The US president said that Tagore's work "inspired great American thought".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In 1792, the first US president George Washington established the first consulate in Calcutta at the edge of Bay of Bengal. It has more Nobel laureates than any other Indian city, including Rabindranath Tagore who composed the national anthems of two nations, and influenced the great American thought," Biden said, while referring to Tagore's great literary contribution in the modern democratic frameworks of Indian subcontinent, having composed the national anthems of India and Bangladesh.</p>

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<p>Biden then quoted Tagore's 'Where the mind is without fear' poem from the poet's Nobel Prize-winning work <em>Gitanjali</em>, often held as a work of literary heritage that puts the idea of democracy at the&nbsp;centre-stage with focus on achieving the potential of a nation by realising the potential of an individual.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"India and the United States hear the cry and the call of destiny to take our nations and world forward to a future worthy of our dreams. A future towards greater prosperity, opportunity, liberty, equality and the good of the world — where every person can grasp its fullest potential so that we as nations can achieve our highest purpose," Biden said.&nbsp;</p>

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The Bidens hosted India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the state dinner in the White House on June 22, in which a roaring democracy-based bilateral convergence of India and the United States was heard in an elite gathering consisting of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Adobe’s CEO Shantanu Narayen and close to 100 well-known public figures.

The Bidens hosted India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the state dinner in the White House on June 22, in which a roaring democracy-based bilateral convergence of India and the United States was heard in an elite gathering consisting of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Adobe’s CEO Shantanu Narayen and close to 100 well-known public figures. "You have gathered a group of exceptional people tonight," Modi said while hailing the vital role played by the Indian-Americans in the United States. "The Indian-Americans have come a long way here," he said. Also read | PM Modi at US Congress: 'Momentous developments' in another Al - America and India In a moment of display of bonhomie between Biden and Modi, the latter hailed the US president as a soft-spoken individual who is 'very strong' and has the same commitment as he had a decade ago. In what emerged as a reminder to South Korean president Yoon Suk-Yeol singing 'American Pie' at White House a month ago, Modi said: "I have seen your hospitality inspired your guests to sing. I wish I could sing then I would have sung for you all." 'Where the mind is without fear': Joe Biden invokes Rabindranath Tagore US President Joe Biden, while describing the state dinner as a 'fitting way to celebrate a great bond of friendship between India and the United States', invoked Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's. The US president said that Tagore's work "inspired great American thought". "In 1792, the first US president George Washington established the first consulate in Calcutta at the edge of Bay of Bengal. It has more Nobel laureates than any other Indian city, including Rabindranath Tagore who composed the national anthems of two nations, and influenced the great American thought," Biden said, while referring to Tagore's great literary contribution in the modern democratic frameworks of Indian subcontinent, having composed the national anthems of India and Bangladesh. Also watch | PM Modi in US | Joe Biden: Our economic partnership is booming × Biden then quoted Tagore's 'Where the mind is without fear' poem from the poet's Nobel Prize-winning work Gitanjali, often held as a work of literary heritage that puts the idea of democracy at the centre-stage with focus on achieving the potential of a nation by realising the potential of an individual. "India and the United States hear the cry and the call of destiny to take our nations and world forward to a future worthy of our dreams. A future towards greater prosperity, opportunity, liberty, equality and the good of the world — where every person can grasp its fullest potential so that we as nations can achieve our highest purpose," Biden said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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US President Joe Biden raises a toast to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the State dinner hosted at the White House in his honour. The dishes served at the state dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be a specially designed vegetarian supper when he visits the White House. He is welcomed by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. White House officials are going all out for this event. Even the decorations have been altered to combine elements of American and Indian culture for the events that will take place on the south lawn of the White House.

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US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met after the White House rolled out the red carpet for Modi, ushering in a new chapter in bilateral relations. The two countries announced agreements on semiconductors, critical minerals, technology, space collaboration, and defence cooperation, casting doubt on deals intended to limit China's influence.

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In his speech to the joint session of the US Congress, Prime Minister Modi noted that India now has the fifth-largest economy in the world. Our spirit is democratic, and we practise it daily. Our Constitution mentions it. Discrimination on the basis of caste or religion is not a concern. During a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden, PM Modi responded to a question concerning alleged discrimination against minorities in India by stating that India believes in sabka saath, sabka vishwas, and sabka prayaas.

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Now Pakistan's IMF deal deadline is nearing, but there are no signs of a breakthrough yet. Frustration regarding this is visible in the Pakistani government as well. Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dhar when asked about if the deal is happening or not, lost his cool and allegedly engaged in a physical tussle with the journalist over the question. A video of the incident has been shared by the journalist Shahid Qureshi, let's take a look.

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US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a new era in India-US ties after the White House rolled out the red carpet for the Indian Prime Minister. Doubting deals aimed at countering China's influence the two countries announced agreements on semiconductors, critical minerals, technology, space cooperation, and defense cooperation.

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US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives at the White House for the State dinner

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In his speech to the joint session of the US Congress, Prime Minister Modi noted that India now has the fifth-largest economy in the world. "This is not an era of war but it is one of dialogue and diplomacy and we all must do what we can to stop the bloodshed and human suffering. The stability of the Indo-Pacific region has become one of the central concerns of our partnership. We share a vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific. More than 2 decades after the 9/11 attacks and more than a decade after 26/11 in Mumbai, terrorism and radicalism still remain a danger for the whole world," PM Modi said.

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After the much-awaited bilateral meeting, prime minister Narendra Modi and United States President Joe Biden addressed the Press from the White House. During the question hour, Prime Minister Modi was asked what steps is this government willing to take to improve the rights of minorities across India in response he emphasized the importance of democracy in India and that the way democracy runs is in the DNA of both India and the US. Former US President Barack Obama speaking to CNN raised concerns over ethnic minorities in India.

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India was the 10th largest Democracy in the world. Today, India is the 5th largest economy in the world,” said PM Modi in his address at the joint session of the US Congress. Democracy is in our spirit, and we live it. It's in our Constitution. There is no question of discrimination on the grounds of caste or religion. India believes in sabka saath, sabka vishwas, and sabka prayaas, said PM Modi to a question about alleged discrimination of minorities in India during joint presser with US President Joe Biden.

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<p>An Indian astronaut will be sent to the International Space Station in 2024 as part of India-US collaboration in space science field, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday in the White House after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during latter's state visit to the United States.</p>

<p>Addressing the media after bilateral talks with Modi, Biden said that New Delhi and Washington were collaborating in nearly every human endeavour in delivering progress across a number of fields.</p>

<p>"From designing new ways to diagnosing and treating new illnesses like cancer and diabetes to collaboration on human space flight, including on sending an Indian astronaut to the international space station in 2024," Biden said while standing besides Modi.</p>

<h2><strong>India to sign Artemis Accords: Modi</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi also said that India has decided to sign the Artemis Accords,&nbsp;a non-binding multilateral arrangement between the US and other governments designed to guide civil space exploration and sustainable use and&nbsp;towards&nbsp;a US-led effort to return humans to the Moon by 2025.&nbsp;Artemis programme is NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon, in which it aims to land the first woman and the first person of colour on the Earth's natural satellite.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Artemis Accords also specify 'the ultimate goal' of expanding space exploration to Mars and beyond. By signing the accords, India will become a participant in the US-led space&nbsp; programmes specified within the Artemis framework.</p>

<p>"We have decided to join the Artemis Accords. We have taken a giant leap in our space cooperation. In short, I would say even the sky is not the limit for cooperation with the US," Modi said.<br />
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<p>India is already planning to send its maiden human space flight – Gaganyaan – into a low earth orbit by the end of 2024 or early 2025.</p>

<h2><strong>So will an Indian astronaut will be in the ISS before Gaganyaan?</strong></h2>

<p>If an Indian astronaut travels to the international space station, it could be before the Gaganyaan project.</p>

<p>Prior to this, a senior White House official was cited as saying by the Press Trust of India&nbsp;that NASA and ISRO were developing a strategic framework for human spaceflight cooperation this year.</p>

<h2><strong>India-US cooperation: On semiconductors and mineral security</strong></h2>

<p>On semiconductors, US companies are partnering with India to build a semiconductor ecosystem that promotes supply chain diversification away from China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Micron Technology with support from the Indian National Semiconductor Mission announced an investment of more than $800 million which along with additional financial support from Indian authorities will amount to a $2.75 billion semiconductor assembly and test facility in India.</p>

<p>Apart from that, Micron is likely to&nbsp;announce a training programme for 60,000 Indian engineers through its semi-verse solution.</p>

<p>On critical minerals and mineral security, the United States will announce its support for India becoming a member of the Mineral Security Partnership which is led by the US State Department to strengthen critical minerals supply chain, reported&nbsp;PTI.</p>

<p>In advanced telecommunications, the two countries are reportedly working together on 5G and 6G technologies, including Open Radio Access Network (RAN) systems.</p>

<p>"Here we’ll be announcing partnerships on open ran, field trials and rollouts, including scale deployments in both countries with operators and vendors of both markets. This will involve backing from the US International Development Finance, for cooperation and to promote the deployments in India,"&nbsp;the White House official said.</p>

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An Indian astronaut will be sent to the International Space Station in 2024 as part of India-US collaboration in space science field, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday in the White House after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during latter's state visit to the United States.

An Indian astronaut will be sent to the International Space Station in 2024 as part of India-US collaboration in space science field, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday in the White House after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during latter's state visit to the United States. Addressing the media after bilateral talks with Modi, Biden said that New Delhi and Washington were collaborating in nearly every human endeavour in delivering progress across a number of fields. "From designing new ways to diagnosing and treating new illnesses like cancer and diabetes to collaboration on human space flight, including on sending an Indian astronaut to the international space station in 2024," Biden said while standing besides Modi. India to sign Artemis Accords: Modi PM Modi also said that India has decided to sign the Artemis Accords, a non-binding multilateral arrangement between the US and other governments designed to guide civil space exploration and sustainable use and towards a US-led effort to return humans to the Moon by 2025. Artemis programme is NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon, in which it aims to land the first woman and the first person of colour on the Earth's natural satellite. Also read | 'Where the mind is without fear': Biden invokes Tagore in State Dinner for Modi Artemis Accords also specify 'the ultimate goal' of expanding space exploration to Mars and beyond. By signing the accords, India will become a participant in the US-led space programmes specified within the Artemis framework. "We have decided to join the Artemis Accords. We have taken a giant leap in our space cooperation. In short, I would say even the sky is not the limit for cooperation with the US," Modi said. Also watch | Indian PM's address reverberates in the hall of US Congress, sparks enthusiastic 'Modi Modi' chants × India is already planning to send its maiden human space flight – Gaganyaan – into a low earth orbit by the end of 2024 or early 2025. So will an Indian astronaut will be in the ISS before Gaganyaan? If an Indian astronaut travels to the international space station, it could be before the Gaganyaan project. Prior to this, a senior White House official was cited as saying by the Press Trust of India that NASA and ISRO were developing a strategic framework for human spaceflight cooperation this year. India-US cooperation: On semiconductors and mineral security On semiconductors, US companies are partnering with India to build a semiconductor ecosystem that promotes supply chain diversification away from China. Earlier, Micron Technology with support from the Indian National Semiconductor Mission announced an investment of more than $800 million which along with additional financial support from Indian authorities will amount to a $2.75 billion semiconductor assembly and test facility in India. Apart from that, Micron is likely to announce a training programme for 60,000 Indian engineers through its semi-verse solution. On critical minerals and mineral security, the United States will announce its support for India becoming a member of the Mineral Security Partnership which is led by the US State Department to strengthen critical minerals supply chain, reported PTI. In advanced telecommunications, the two countries are reportedly working together on 5G and 6G technologies, including Open Radio Access Network (RAN) systems. "Here we’ll be announcing partnerships on open ran, field trials and rollouts, including scale deployments in both countries with operators and vendors of both markets. This will involve backing from the US International Development Finance, for cooperation and to promote the deployments in India," the White House official said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The First Lady Jill Biden personally looked after the menu with guest chef Nina Curtis to curate a one-of-a-kind plant-based menu. What was on the menu? How was the State Dinner one-of-a-kind? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas | State Dinner: What was on the menu?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held bilateral talks with the US President Joe Biden at the White House. This will be followed by the State banquet dinner with a menu and this is not any ordinary menu this is not something that you find in a restaurant this is the menu that has been laid out for the Indian Prime Minister during his State banquet that he will have later this evening. The White House officials are going all out for this event as well. So what are the dishes that will be on the menu for the Indian Prime Minister and what's in store at the State Dinner an expert gives you a glimpse of this.

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