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.

Indian PM Modi and US President Biden stress democracy, minority rights in joint press conference

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a State visit to the United States addressed a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden at the White House. Here are the key highlights.

Key highlights from PM Modi-President Biden's joint press conference

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?

PM Narendra Modi & US President Joe Biden exchanged several gifts during their meeting at the White House. Biden gifted the Indian PM a vintage camera & a wildlife photography book. PM Modi presented Biden with a sandalwood box with an idol of Lord Ganesha. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: The gifts PM Modi & President Biden exchanged at the White House

PM Narendra Modi's visit to the US is set to strengthen India-US defence ties. Molly Gambhir takes you through the deals the two countries are expected to sign during the visit.

Gravitas: The future of India, US defence ties

"This grand welcome ceremony at the White House today is an honour for 1.4 billion Indians. Can't thank Biden enough for giving me this honour", said Indian PM Modi while addressing the crowd outside White House.

Indian PM Modi thanks US President Joe Biden for the grand welcome

"India and US partnership are crucial for the world especially after the Covid pandemic as a new world order is getting made", said Indian PM Modi while addressing the crowd outside White House. He also added that US-India strategic partnership proves power of democracy.

PM Modi: US-India strategic partnership proves power of democracy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the White House on his maiden state visit on Thursday to hold high-level talks with President Joe Biden, aimed at further boosting the growing Indo-US strategic relations.

Indian PM Modi arrives at White House on maiden state visit

Indian PM Modi received by US President & First Lady at White House

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington DC today (June 22) on the second day of his state visit to the United States. After the bilateral talks, PM Modi will also address a joint sitting of the US Congress.

PM Modi in US: Biden-Modi to hold talks to deepen defence ties and technology cooperation

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an intimate dinner at the White House. PM Modi presented a sandalwood box containing an idol of lord Ganesha to POTUS Joe Biden and gifted a 7.5-carat lab-grown green diamond to FLOTUS Jill Biden.

PM Modi in US: Indian PM Modi exchanges gifts with US President & First Lady

Indian PM Modi and US President Joe Biden are expected to discuss sharing critical technology and cooperation in the tech space. There is already a framework in space to enable such cooperation. It is called the iCET. What is this deal all about? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: What is India-US initiative on future tech? | iCET explained

Indian PM Modi will land in New York on June 20th. He will meet over two dozen of eminent leaders from all walks of life. This includes Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Fallu Shah among others. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Indian Prime Minister Modi to meet Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson

Dozens of US President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats urged him on Tuesday to raise human rights issues with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Washington this week, according to a letter sent to Biden.

Dozens of US lawmakers urge Biden to raise rights issues with Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his inaugural official state visit to the United States, signifying a momentous occasion for India's diplomatic relations and global prominence.

Richard Gere, Vikas Khanna join Indian PM Narendra Modi in Yoga Day celebrations in New York

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the United States for a state visit. Amid the much-awaited visit, the White House, in a statement, said that India, like the United States, is a vibrant democracy and that the two nations are going to continue to work on their bilateral relations.

US says 'India has vibrant democracy,' both nations will continue to work on bilateral relations

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

The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) on Wednesday displayed a banner over the Hudson River in New York. The banner was flown above the river as a gesture of warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his historic visit to the United States.

Watch | 250-feet-long banner flown over Hudson River to welcome PM Modi in United States

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.

Modi expects to trump China with landmark semiconductor deal during US visit

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.

Gravitas: India to buy US-made SeaGuardian drones?

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 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?

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