The White House rolled out a red carpet for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi and President Biden raised their glasses to their friendship and strengthening India-US ties. What chemistry do the two leaders share? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: PM Modi's chemistry with President Biden explained

At the joint press conference with US President Joe Biden in the White House on June 22, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Democracy is in our DNA. Democracy is in our spirit & we live it and it's written in our Constitution. That is why, India believes in sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayaas and walks ahead with it." Take a look.

Democracy in our DNA: PM Modi at the White House joint press conference

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden are holding bilateral talks at the Oval Office in the White House. The leaders will talk to the media shortly. Some big announcements will be made. What is on the cards? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: What to expect from PM Modi & Biden's bilateral talks?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the joint sitting of the US Congress was filled with standing ovation and loud cheers from the Congressmen. Take a look at the top ten quotes from his address.

PM Modi's address to the US Congress: Top 10 quotes

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

PM Narendra Modi has left New York for Washington, DC. His first engagement will be the Indus-X conference. What else is on his agenda? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: PM Modi leaves for Washington, DC

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

India & the US are expected to sign a slew of defence agreements during PM Narendra Modi's state visit. Molly Gambhir tells you how these deals will propel India-US defence ties.

Gravitas: India, US to sign historic defence deal

Gravitas: India-US to sign historic defence deal

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

WION spoke to Jonathan Wachtel about the iCET deal. Wachtel has served as a senior policy director at the U.S. State Department. He said transfer of defence tech is "instrumental" for India-US relations. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: WION speaks to Jonathan Wachtel about iCET deal

What hurdles could emerge in India-US ties? Which issues need to be ironed out? Here's what Former US Ambassador Kenneth Juster told Molly Gambhir in an exclusive conversation.

Gravitas: What hurdles could emerge in India-US ties?

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.

<h2>The world and democracies</h2>

Addressing a press conference, on Tuesday, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said: "Democracy is tough. We know that. We have seen it firsthand here in this country. It is tough. You have got to work at it."

"India has a vibrant democracy, and they, too, work at it. No democracy at any given point in time reaches perfection," he added, as reported by PTI news agency.

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Further describing what the idea of democracy entails, he said: "You try to become more perfect... So we are going to continue to work on this bilateral relationship between these two vibrant, relevant, strong, and influential democracies in the world to improve the relationship."

<h2>Improving relations&nbsp;between 'influential democracies'</h2>

As per Kirby, improving the relationship between the "influential democracies" means, "We are also going to have conversations, we can have and we need to have somewhat uncomfortable conversations with our partners and our friends and our allies."

"That is what you can do when you have, when you are partners and friends and allies, is have conversations about uncomfortable issues," said the US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications.

<h2>US and human rights</h2>

Responding to a question about human rights, Kirby said President Joe Biden raises concerns over human rights wherever he goes around the world and with whatever world leader he is in communication with.

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"Human rights are a foundational element of this (Biden) administration's foreign policy, and you can certainly expect that the president will, as he always does and as you can do with friends and partners like Prime Minister Modi in India, raise our concerns about that," he added.

Kirby said that the US routinely raises human rights concerns with its friends, allies, partners and even nations that it is not so friendly with.&nbsp;

"We are not bashful about raising those concerns, and we will continue to do that," he remarked.

<h2>Modi in USA</h2>

Indian PM Narendra Modi is visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The two will also&nbsp;host Modi at a State Dinner on June 22. On the same day, Modi is also scheduled to address the joint session of the US Congress.&nbsp;

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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.

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. The world and democracies Addressing a press conference, on Tuesday, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said: "Democracy is tough. We know that. We have seen it firsthand here in this country. It is tough. You have got to work at it." "India has a vibrant democracy, and they, too, work at it. No democracy at any given point in time reaches perfection," he added, as reported by PTI news agency. Also read | Explained: Modi in USA: How Indian PM's past trips unfolded Further describing what the idea of democracy entails, he said: "You try to become more perfect... So we are going to continue to work on this bilateral relationship between these two vibrant, relevant, strong, and influential democracies in the world to improve the relationship." Improving relations between 'influential democracies' As per Kirby, improving the relationship between the "influential democracies" means, "We are also going to have conversations, we can have and we need to have somewhat uncomfortable conversations with our partners and our friends and our allies." "That is what you can do when you have, when you are partners and friends and allies, is have conversations about uncomfortable issues," said the US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications. US and human rights Responding to a question about human rights, Kirby said President Joe Biden raises concerns over human rights wherever he goes around the world and with whatever world leader he is in communication with. Also read | PM Modi lands in New York, begins landmark State visit to US "Human rights are a foundational element of this (Biden) administration's foreign policy, and you can certainly expect that the president will, as he always does and as you can do with friends and partners like Prime Minister Modi in India, raise our concerns about that," he added. Kirby said that the US routinely raises human rights concerns with its friends, allies, partners and even nations that it is not so friendly with. "We are not bashful about raising those concerns, and we will continue to do that," he remarked. Modi in USA Indian PM Narendra Modi is visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The two will also host Modi at a State Dinner on June 22. On the same day, Modi is also scheduled to address the joint session of the US Congress. (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.

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

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 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.

PM Modi first state visit to US: Eye on China's territorial ambitions

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?

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

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