PM Modi Meets Tulsi Gabbard: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the United States on Wednesday as he began his visit, during which he will meet with US President Donald Trump. After landing, PM Modi posted on X that he is looking forward to meeting Trump and building upon the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. 

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Vinay Mohan Kwatra, India's Ambassador to the US, and other officials welcomed PM Modi at the airport. He was also received by the Indian diaspora in Washington DC. People of the Indian community were gathered outside Blair House to welcome PM Modi. 

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"Despite the cold weather, the Indian diaspora in Washington DC has welcomed me with a very special welcome. My gratitude to them," PM Modi said. 

This is PM Modi's first visit to the US after Trump assumed office for the second term. The visit aims to strengthen ties between the two nations. "Our nations will keep working closely for the benefit of our people and for a better future for our planet," the India PM said. 

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PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard 

PM Modi held one-on-one interaction with Tulsi Gabbard, who was appointed the director of national intelligence. The Republican-controlled US Senate voted 52 to 48 to confirm Gabbard on Wednesday as Trump's choice to lead the country's intelligence services. 

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PM Modi wrote, "Met USA’s Director of National Intelligence, @TulsiGabbard in Washington DC. Congratulated her on her confirmation. Discussed various aspects of the India-USA friendship, of which she’s always been a strong votary." 

(With inputs from agencies)