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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 21) arrived in the US on a three-day visit to “further strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership,” attend the Quad summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations.

Modi will also hold separate bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden and other world leaders on the margins of the Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware, and the 'Summit of the Future' at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Modi landed at Philadelphia for his onward journey to Wilmington.

At the Philadelphia International Airport in Pennsylvania state, he was greeted by a large gathering of the Indian diaspora.&nbsp;

PM Modi greeted the group of people dressed in their traditional wear with many of them holding the Indian tri-colour. He walked along the fenced area, signed autographs for some of them and shook hands with some others.

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“PM narendramodi arrives in the historic city of Philadelphia. An action-packed day with engagements in bilateral and Quad formats in Wilmington, Delaware lies ahead. Stay tuned!” the Ministry of External Affairs posted on X along with a few photos.

“Welcoming PM @narendramodi for a special visit to the USA to further strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership! During the visit, the PM will meet @Potus for bilateral discussions, participate in the 6th Quad Leaders' Summit, address the United Nations 'Summit of the Future,' and hold several other substantive engagements, including with the top tech CEOs and the Indian diaspora,” the Indian Embassy in the US posted on X.

The annual Quad summit at Wilmington, which is President Joe Biden's hometown, is expected to roll out a series of new initiatives to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and explore ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

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The prime minister's other engagements include joining an Indian diaspora event at Long Island and participating in a round table with CEOs of American firms working on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing and semiconductors.

In his departure statement at New Delhi, Modi said he looked forward to joining his colleagues President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the Quad Summit.

“The forum has emerged as a key group of like-minded countries to work for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region,” he added.

The four-member Quad, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, advocates upholding a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Beijing sees it as an anti-China grouping.

The Quad leaders are also set to unveil a “milestone” initiative to prevent, detect, treat, and alleviate the impact of cancer on patients and their families.

From Wilmington, Modi will travel to New York to attend an Indian community event at Long Island on September 22 and address the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly the next day.

“I am eagerly looking forward to engaging with the Indian diaspora and important American business leaders, who are the key stakeholders and provide vibrancy to the unique partnership between the largest and the oldest democracies of the world,” Modi said.

“The Summit of the Future is an opportunity for the global community to chart the road ahead for the betterment of humanity.

“I will share the views of one-sixth of humanity as their stakes in a peaceful and secure future are among the highest in the world,” the prime minister said.

The 'Summit of the Future' will bring leaders from various countries to forge a new international consensus on how to deliver a “better present and safeguard the future,” according to the UN.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 21) arrived in the US on a three-day visit to “further strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership,” attend the Quad summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 21) arrived in the US on a three-day visit to “further strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership,” attend the Quad summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations. Modi will also hold separate bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden and other world leaders on the margins of the Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware, and the 'Summit of the Future' at the UN General Assembly in New York. Modi landed at Philadelphia for his onward journey to Wilmington. At the Philadelphia International Airport in Pennsylvania state, he was greeted by a large gathering of the Indian diaspora. PM Modi greeted the group of people dressed in their traditional wear with many of them holding the Indian tri-colour. He walked along the fenced area, signed autographs for some of them and shook hands with some others. Also read: PM Modi to embark on 3-day US trip: From Quad to UN Summit, here's what the schedule looks like “PM narendramodi arrives in the historic city of Philadelphia. An action-packed day with engagements in bilateral and Quad formats in Wilmington, Delaware lies ahead. Stay tuned!” the Ministry of External Affairs posted on X along with a few photos. “Welcoming PM @narendramodi for a special visit to the USA to further strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership! During the visit, the PM will meet @Potus for bilateral discussions, participate in the 6th Quad Leaders' Summit, address the United Nations 'Summit of the Future,' and hold several other substantive engagements, including with the top tech CEOs and the Indian diaspora,” the Indian Embassy in the US posted on X. The annual Quad summit at Wilmington, which is President Joe Biden's hometown, is expected to roll out a series of new initiatives to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and explore ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Watch | Indian PM Modi's US Visit: PM Modi to Interact With Indian Diaspora in New York × The prime minister's other engagements include joining an Indian diaspora event at Long Island and participating in a round table with CEOs of American firms working on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing and semiconductors. In his departure statement at New Delhi, Modi said he looked forward to joining his colleagues President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the Quad Summit. “The forum has emerged as a key group of like-minded countries to work for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region,” he added. The four-member Quad, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, advocates upholding a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Beijing sees it as an anti-China grouping. The Quad leaders are also set to unveil a “milestone” initiative to prevent, detect, treat, and alleviate the impact of cancer on patients and their families. From Wilmington, Modi will travel to New York to attend an Indian community event at Long Island on September 22 and address the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly the next day. “I am eagerly looking forward to engaging with the Indian diaspora and important American business leaders, who are the key stakeholders and provide vibrancy to the unique partnership between the largest and the oldest democracies of the world,” Modi said. “The Summit of the Future is an opportunity for the global community to chart the road ahead for the betterment of humanity. “I will share the views of one-sixth of humanity as their stakes in a peaceful and secure future are among the highest in the world,” the prime minister said. The 'Summit of the Future' will bring leaders from various countries to forge a new international consensus on how to deliver a “better present and safeguard the future,” according to the UN. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

PM Modi arrives in US to attend Quad Summit, to hold meeting with President Biden

The White House has officially interacted with a pro-Khalistan Sikh group and assured them of "protection from any transnational aggression on its soil". The unprecedented meeting took place just ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi’s arrival on Saturday (Sep 21), who is on a three-day visit to the United States. Modi is set to attend the Quad leaders’ summit along with leaders of the US, Japan and Australia.

White House said that it was committed to "protecting American Citizens" from harm while they are within the borders of the United States.

As per media reports, Pritpal Singh of the American Sikh Caucus Committee and representatives from the Sikh Coalition and Sikh American Legal Defence and Education Fund (SALDEF) reached White House and held meeting at the White House complex.

News agency PTI quoted Pritpal Singh as saying, “We had the chance to thank senior federal government officials for saving the lives of Sikh Americans and for vigilance in protecting our community. We asked them to do more, and we will hold them to their assurances that they will."

Pritpal also took to X to express his gratitude towards US officials for ‘protecting American Sikhs’.

"We will hold them to their assurances to do more to safeguard our community. Freedom and justice must prevail," he wrote.

This is the first time that US officials have interacted with a group sympathising with the Khalistan movement, which calls for carving out a separate homeland for Sikhs from India’s Punjab state. India sees these Sikh separatists as terrorists and has even outlawed several organisations linked to the Khalistan movement.

The meeting between pro-Khalistan groups and the White House comes days after Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, general counsel for the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice, initiated a civil lawsuit against the Indian government and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval among others.

The suit was filed in connection with an alleged assassination attempt against him that took place on American&nbsp;soil last year.

(With inputs from agencies)

The White House has officially interacted with a pro-Khalistan Sikh group and assured them of "protection from any transnational aggression on its soil". The unprecedented meeting took place just ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival on Saturday (Sep 21), who is on a three-day visit to the United States.

The White House has officially interacted with a pro-Khalistan Sikh group and assured them of "protection from any transnational aggression on its soil". The unprecedented meeting took place just ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival on Saturday (Sep 21), who is on a three-day visit to the United States. Modi is set to attend the Quad leaders’ summit along with leaders of the US, Japan and Australia. White House said that it was committed to "protecting American Citizens" from harm while they are within the borders of the United States. As per media reports, Pritpal Singh of the American Sikh Caucus Committee and representatives from the Sikh Coalition and Sikh American Legal Defence and Education Fund (SALDEF) reached White House and held meeting at the White House complex. News agency PTI quoted Pritpal Singh as saying, “We had the chance to thank senior federal government officials for saving the lives of Sikh Americans and for vigilance in protecting our community. We asked them to do more, and we will hold them to their assurances that they will." Pritpal also took to X to express his gratitude towards US officials for ‘protecting American Sikhs’. "We will hold them to their assurances to do more to safeguard our community. Freedom and justice must prevail," he wrote. This is the first time that US officials have interacted with a group sympathising with the Khalistan movement, which calls for carving out a separate homeland for Sikhs from India’s Punjab state. India sees these Sikh separatists as terrorists and has even outlawed several organisations linked to the Khalistan movement. The meeting between pro-Khalistan groups and the White House comes days after Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, general counsel for the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice, initiated a civil lawsuit against the Indian government and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval among others. The suit was filed in connection with an alleged assassination attempt against him that took place on American soil last year. (With inputs from agencies)

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An Indian embassy official was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside the mission premises here, officials here said.

Local police and the Secret Service are currently investigating the incident that occurred two days ago, including the possibility of suicide.

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“With deep regret, we wish to confirm that a member of the Embassy of India passed away on the evening of 18th September 2024. We are in touch with all relevant agencies and members of the family to ensure the swift transfer of the mortal remains to India,” the Indian Embassy said in a statement on Friday.

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“Additional details regarding the deceased are not being released out of concern for the family’s privacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of grief,” it said, without giving any further details.

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An Indian embassy official was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside the mission premises here, officials here said. Local police and the Secret Service are currently investigating the incident that occurred two days ago, including the possibility of suicide.

An Indian embassy official was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside the mission premises here, officials here said. Local police and the Secret Service are currently investigating the incident that occurred two days ago, including the possibility of suicide. Also read: PM Modi to embark on 3-day US trip: From Quad to UN Summit, here's what the schedule looks like “With deep regret, we wish to confirm that a member of the Embassy of India passed away on the evening of 18th September 2024. We are in touch with all relevant agencies and members of the family to ensure the swift transfer of the mortal remains to India,” the Indian Embassy said in a statement on Friday. Watch | India- US to sign at least two agreements × “Additional details regarding the deceased are not being released out of concern for the family’s privacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of grief,” it said, without giving any further details. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday.

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his visit to the US by one day in light of the security situation in the north of Israel," the official said, asking not to be named. He said that Netanyahu will now travel on September 25, instead of September 24 as previously planned.

During his visit to the United States, Netanyahu will address the annual UN General Assembly session. He is scheduled to return to Israel on September 28.

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On Friday, the Israeli military carried out a "targeted strike" in Beirut, which a source close to Hezbollah said killed one of its top military leaders.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his visit to the US by one day in light of the security situation in the north of Israel," the official said, asking not to be named. He said that Netanyahu will now travel on September 25, instead of September 24 as previously planned. During his visit to the United States, Netanyahu will address the annual UN General Assembly session. He is scheduled to return to Israel on September 28. Also read: Israeli PM Netanyahu to address UNGA session, meet world leaders: Report Israel is engaged in a fierce cross-border clash in the country's north with the Lebanese Hezbollah group, with the situation deteriorating in recent days. Watch | America snubs Netanyahu as Israeli PM expands war × On Friday, the Israeli military carried out a "targeted strike" in Beirut, which a source close to Hezbollah said killed one of its top military leaders. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Israeli PM Netanyahu to delay departure for US amid security situation in north

In just a matter of hours Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join his counterparts from Japan, the United States and Australia in the Quad Summit for meetings in Delaware. The Quad is a strategic security grouping focused on the Indo Pacific area, a populous and economically vital region also of a strategic interest to China. Voice of America (VOA) White House correspondent Anita Powell reports from Washington. Watch in for more details!

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the QUAD leaders' summit in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday. Watch in for more details!

Modi, Biden to Hold Bilateral Talks on Sidelines of Quad Leaders Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Quad leaders Summit on Saturday. Watch to know more.

PM Modi-President Biden Bilateral Meeting

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After deadly pager explosions, now reports are emerging of a fresh wave of explosions in walkie-talkies across Lebanon’s south and the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut. At least 20 people were killed and over 450 injured in Lebanon after hand-held radios or walkie-talkies used by militant group Hezbollah exploded in multiple parts of the country.

Lebanon walkie-talkie blasts: Blasts in Hezbollah strongholds stoke fears of an all-out-war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Kyiv has "fully prepared" its "victory plan" to end the war with Russia, which he earlier said he will discuss with US leader Joe Biden. &nbsp;

"Today we can say that our victory plan has been fully prepared -- all the points," Zelensky said in his daily evening address. "Everything has been worked out. The most important thing now is the determination to implement it."&nbsp;

The Ukrainian leader said last week that he planned to discuss the plan with Biden "this month".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/earthquake-monitors-triggered-after-ukraines-drone-attack-at-arsenal-in-russias-tver-region-759854">Also read:&nbsp;Earthquake monitors triggered after Ukraine's drone attack on arsenal in Russia's Tver region</a>

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dragged on for more than 30 months, and Zelensky's announcement came as Ukraine controls parts of Russia's Kursk region and as Moscow has pressed an advance into eastern Ukraine.&nbsp;

Zelensky added that "there cannot be any alternative to peace, any freezing of the war or any other manipulations that will simply move the Russian aggression to another stage. We need reliable and lasting security for Ukraine, and therefore for the whole of Europe."&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Russia Reclaims Kursk Villages, Ukrainian Troops on the Backfoot Across Eastern Front

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Zelensky has said he aims to host another international peace summit outlining his vision to end the war in November, to which Russia will be invited.&nbsp;

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Kyiv has "fully prepared" its "victory plan" to end the war with Russia, which he earlier said he will discuss with US leader Joe Biden.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Kyiv has "fully prepared" its "victory plan" to end the war with Russia, which he earlier said he will discuss with US leader Joe Biden. "Today we can say that our victory plan has been fully prepared -- all the points," Zelensky said in his daily evening address. "Everything has been worked out. The most important thing now is the determination to implement it." The Ukrainian leader said last week that he planned to discuss the plan with Biden "this month". Also read: Earthquake monitors triggered after Ukraine's drone attack on arsenal in Russia's Tver region Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dragged on for more than 30 months, and Zelensky's announcement came as Ukraine controls parts of Russia's Kursk region and as Moscow has pressed an advance into eastern Ukraine. Zelensky added that "there cannot be any alternative to peace, any freezing of the war or any other manipulations that will simply move the Russian aggression to another stage. We need reliable and lasting security for Ukraine, and therefore for the whole of Europe." Watch | Russia Reclaims Kursk Villages, Ukrainian Troops on the Backfoot Across Eastern Front × Zelensky has said he aims to host another international peace summit outlining his vision to end the war in November, to which Russia will be invited. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ukraine President Zelensky says 'victory plan' is 'fully prepared'

The US Federal reserve cut rates by 50 basis points. With mounting concerns about the job market, federal reserve chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues halted their laser-like focus on reducing inflation. The half-point cut reflects an effort to manage the shifting balance of risks at a potential crossroads for the economy.

Powell says half-point cut reflects 'risk management' approach

U.S. will continue to keep its Typhon missile launcher deployed to the Philippines indefinitely despite protests from China. The missile system was delivered earlier this year ahead of the U.S.-Philippine joint military exercise. The Filipino and American forces continue to train with it, with officials saying that the move is aimed at giving China "sleepless nights."

China fumes as US keeps missile system capable of striking Chinese targets, in Philippines

Amid tensions with China, the U.S. is bringing back to life a World War II airfield located in the remote Pacific island of Tinian. The airfield was once used to launch the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945.

US Restores World War II Airfield To Prepare For Future War With China

Lebanon walkie-talkie blasts: Netanyahu vows to return residents to North

After 6G internet and advanced artificial intelligence and next generation robotics China is now working on something extraordinary- Nuclear Fusion Energy. With new Fusion companies spreading across China and Beijing outspending Washington DC, US companies are worried that America is losing its decades long lead in the race to a master. Watch in for more details!

US Vs China: Race for Nuclear Fusion Energy

After deadly pager explosions, now reports are emerging of a fresh wave of explosions in walkie-talkies across Lebanon’s south and the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut. Countries around the world react to Lebanon Pager attacks.

Lebanon Pager blasts: Countries around the world react to Lebanon Pager attacks

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