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During his two-day US visit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump, making him the fourth foreign leader to visit the president following his inauguration on January 20.

1600 Hrs EST (02:30 AM IST) - PM Modi to arrive at the White House&nbsp;
1605 - 1650 Hrs EST (02:35- 3:20 AM IST) - Bilateral meeting
1710 - 1740 Hrs EST (03:40 AM-04:10 AM IST)- Press statements by PM Modi and Trump
1740 - 1840 Hrs EST (04:10 AM-05:10 AM) - Dinner hosted by President Trump
These timings are subject to change based on real-time developments
<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/modi-in-us-president-trump-to-host-dinner-for-indian-pm-at-white-house-full-schedule-8717362">Read more</a></h2>

Modi in US: Full schedule

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) gifted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a special gift on their "journey together". The usually practical US president's gift can only be described as sentimental.&nbsp;
Read the full article <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-modi-bromance-in-focus-as-us-president-gifts-indian-pm-this-sentimental-present-8719422">here</a>:&nbsp;
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Trump gifts Indian PM THIS sentimental present

Trump said, "Today, the U.S. trade deficit with India is almost $100 billion and Prime Minister Modi and I have agreed that we'll begin in negotiations to address the long running disparities that should have been taken care of over the last four years. But they didn't do that in the U.S-India trading relationship with the goal of a signing an agreement. And we want, really we want a certain level playing field, which we really think we're entitled to. And and he does also, in fairness. So we're going to work on that very hard. And we can make up the difference very easily with the deficit, with the sale of oil and gas, LNG, of which we have more than anybody in the world."
"The Prime Minister and I also reached an important agreement on energy that will restore the United States as a leading supplier of oil and gas to India and will be hopefully their number one supplier. And the groundbreaking development for U.S. nuclear industry. India is also reforming its laws to welcome U.S. nuclear technology, which is at the highest level into the Indian market," he added.&nbsp;

Oil and gas deal

Trump announced a deal for Delhi to import more US oil and gas to shrink the trade deficit between the two countries.&nbsp;
"They're going to be purchasing a lot of our oil and gas. They need it. And we have it," Trump said at a joint news briefing in Washington.&nbsp;
Modi said that "in order to ensure India's energy security, we will focus on trade in oil and gas", also pledging to invest more in nuclear energy.&nbsp;

Trump says India to purchase more US oil and gas

Secretary Vikram Misri said, "The PM just concluded a very substantive and productive visit to the United States at the invitation of President Donald Trump. This is the Prime Minister's first visit to the United States after the inauguration of President Trump for a second term."&nbsp;
"This visit is a signal of the priority that both leaders attach to the India-US relationship... The newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, paid a call to the PM. The PM received Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy" he added.&nbsp;
"The discussions at the White House went on for 4 hours... The discussions covered a lot of ground. The entire gamut of the relationship, ranging from strategic and security cooperation, defence, trade and economic engagement, technology, energy security and people-to-people linkages, regional and global issues of concerns were dealt with," he said.&nbsp;

 PM concluded a 'very substantive and productive' visit to the US: Vikram Misri

A special briefing has been conducted by MEA on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the USA.&nbsp;

Special briefing by MEA

On his x account, PM Modi writes, "President Trump often talks about MAGA. In India, we are working towards a Viksit Bharat, which in the American context translates into MIGA. And together, the India-USA have a MEGA partnership for prosperity."&nbsp;
"An excellent meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Our talks will add significant momentum to the India-USA friendship!" he added.&nbsp;

PM Modi's post on 'MEGA' partnership with the US

PM Modi found an interesting way of summarising his vision for the US-India ties. He mentioned 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA), which is a phrase inspired by Donald Trump.&nbsp;
PM Modi added his own twist, and said that just the US, a developed India means 'Make India Great Again', or 'MIGA'.&nbsp;
Modi made the comment at a joint press conference after a meeting with President Trump in Washington. He said, "In American terms, a Developed India means 'Make India Great Again,' or 'MIGA.'"&nbsp;
"When America and India work together&mdash;'MAGA' plus 'MIGA'&mdash;it creates a 'MEGA' partnership for prosperity. And this MEGA spirit gives new scale and scope to our goals," PM Modi added.&nbsp;
Read Full Story <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maga-miga-mega-pm-modi-shares-vision-for-indo-us-ties-8719313">Here</a>
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MAGA + MIGA = MEGA

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday (Feb 13) that those staying in other countries illegally "do not have any legal right to be there," as he addressed the media at a joint press conference alongside US President Donald Trump.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-addresses-us-deportations-of-illegal-immigrants-says-they-have-no-legal-right-to-stay-8719299" rel="dofollow">Read more here</a>
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PM Modi addresses US deportations of illegal immigrants, says 'they have no legal right to stay'

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Washington, DC: When asked if the matter against businessman Gautam Adani was discussed in the meeting with US President Donald Trump, PM Modi says, " India is a democracy and our culture is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', we consider the whole world as one family. I believe&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/F8DlNcV8gY">pic.twitter.com/F8DlNcV8gY</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1890186850398339529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

Did Modi and Trump discuss Gautam Adani? Watch video

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I have known him [Elon Musk] for a long time, even before I became PM, when I was chief minister. Today, he visited with his family, and we had a nice discussion, says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi<a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://t.co/vy0eRo0YCU">pic.twitter.com/vy0eRo0YCU</a>
&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1890185193828331797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

Known Elon Musk 'for a long time,' says Indian PM Modi

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Addressing a joint press conference alongside Indian PM Narendra Modi, the US President said India has very stringent tariffs and vowed 'Whatever India charges us, we'll charge them'.

Whatever India charges us, we'll charge them: Trump

PM Narendra Modi says, "The people of America are well aware of MAGA - Make America Great Again. The people of India are also moving towards Viksit Bharat 2047. In The language of America, it's Make India Great Again - MIGA. When America and India work together, this MEGA plus MIGA becomes a 'mega partnership for prosperity'...Today, we have decided to double our trade by 2030..."

Trump-Modi talks: Trump's MAGA inspires Modi's MIGA

Following the much-anticipated bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump remarked the friendship between India and the US was the 'strongest it has ever been'.&nbsp;

Friendship between India and US 'strongest it has ever been,' says Trump

When asked about the Bangladesh issue, US President Donald Trump said, " There is no role for our deep state. This is something that PM (Narendra Modi) has been working on for a long time and has worked on for hundreds of years...I have been reading about it. I will leave Bangladesh to the PM".

Modi-Trump talks: US president Trump on Bangladesh issue

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US President Trump gifts Indian PM Modi his book "Our Journey Together" and shares a photo from his 2020 Taj Mahal visit . . . . Track updates: <a href="https://t.co/DPnJMgJeaU">https://t.co/DPnJMgJeaU</a> <a href="https://t.co/mXJco8ISQS">pic.twitter.com/mXJco8ISQS</a>
&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1890173661040242747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

Trump's special gift for PM Modi: 'Our Journey Together'

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Sharing my remarks during meeting with <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a>. <a href="https://t.co/kSqmLuxiPs">https://t.co/kSqmLuxiPs</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1890162821943685352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

Watch | Modi remarks during meeting with Trump

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"We missed you a lot," Donald Trump tells Indian PM Narendra Modi as they meet at the White House for the first time since the inauguration on January 20 Track updates: <a href="https://t.co/DPnJMgJeaU">https://t.co/DPnJMgJeaU</a> <a href="https://t.co/dWWQFmzv8C">pic.twitter.com/dWWQFmzv8C</a>
&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1890167181343879537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

'We missed you,' Trump tells Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes bearing gifts as he meets Donald Trump on Thursday, hoping that concessions on tariffs, fresh business deals and the prospect of cooperation on China issue could deter a trade war.
Indian officials are looking at possible deals on US agriculture exports to India and investment in nuclear energy, along with tariff cuts in at least a dozen sectors, including electronics, medical and surgical equipment, and chemicals, which as per a Reuters report citing an anonymous source is a "gift" for Trump.

Modi-Trump talks | Indian PM comes bearing 'gifts,' for US Prez, suggest reports

"One thing that I deeply appreciate, and I learn from President Trump, is that he keeps the national interest supreme," Modi said as he sat alongside Trump in the White House. "And like him, I also keep the national interest of India at the top of everything else."
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Modi-Trump talks | 'National interest supreme': Indian PM

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"He is doing a great job in India. Everybody talks about it. He's doing a really fantastic job" US President Donald Trump calls Indian PM Narendra Modi "great leader", says it's very important that both countries remain united <a href="https://t.co/eQu1Our92a">pic.twitter.com/eQu1Our92a</a>
&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1890162672668205186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

Trump calls Modi a 'great leader'

When asked about meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russia-Ukraine war, PM Modi said while the global world thinks that India is a neutral country, "India is not neutral, India has a side...peace."
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I am happy that President Trump has taken the initiative for peace by speaking with President Putin. The world thinks India is neutral, but India is not neutral. India has its own stance, and India&rsquo;s stance is peace, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RussiaUkraineWar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RussiaUkraineWar</a> <a href="https://t.co/bwoChVTDRk">pic.twitter.com/bwoChVTDRk</a>
&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1890165052700778584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

Modi-Trump Talks: India is not neutral, says PM Modi

Indian PM Narendra Modi, in his opening remarks, voiced a popular Hindi and said "India+US together are not 1+1=2, rather we make 1+1=11".

Modi-Trump Talks | India+US is not 1+1=2, rather we make 1+1=11, says Modi

In his opening remarks during the bilateral with US President Donald Trump, Indian PM Narendra Modi reminisced about mega-events 'Howdy Modi' and Namaste Trump'. He said these were proofs of the bond their respective nations share.
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"I'm happy President Trump - like a friend - reminded me of Ahmedabad and the mega rallies like 'Howdy Modi' and 'Namaste Trump.' These events sent a strong message of our friendship, which continues to resonate globally," says Indian PM Narendra Modi <a href="https://t.co/Hbxwz4mQLp">pic.twitter.com/Hbxwz4mQLp</a>
&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1890161600566272502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

Modi-Trump Talks: Indian PM reminisces about 'Howdy Modi' and Namaste Trump' 

PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on his "glorious" win, says wishing you on behalf of 1.4 million Indians.
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"I'm delighted to see you back in the White House and to meet with you today on behalf of 1.4 billion people of India. Congratulations on your historic victory," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells US President Donald Trump <a href="https://t.co/bKmKJMjaMV">pic.twitter.com/bKmKJMjaMV</a>
&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1890159822177206746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

Modi-Trump Talks: Indian PM Modi congratulates Trump on election win

Modi-Trump Talks | Watch: First visuals of Indian PM and US President's meeting 

A bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump is underway at White House in Washington, DC.
The two leaders are meeting in person for the first time after the inauguration of President Trump as the 47th US President on January 20, 2025.&nbsp;

Modi-Trump Talks: Meeting between Indian PM and US President underway

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Washington, DC: Indian delegation including EAM Dr S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval and India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra, arrive at the White House soon after PM Modi's arrival here <a href="https://t.co/Cda018rjS6">pic.twitter.com/Cda018rjS6</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1890150367012556951?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

Modi-Trump Talks: Indian PM's delegation arrives

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at White House in Washington, DC to meet US President Donald Trump.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the White House, to hold talks with US President Donald Trump shortly Track updates: <a href="https://t.co/DPnJMgIGlm">https://t.co/DPnJMgIGlm</a> <a href="https://t.co/9DElB0JqdU">pic.twitter.com/9DElB0JqdU</a>
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PM Modi arrives at White House to meet US President Donald Trump 

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Ceremonial guards gather at the premises of the White House to welcome India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be arriving here shortly.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Washington, DC: Ceremonial guards gather at the premises of the White House to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he is set to arrive here shortly. He will meet US President Donald Trump. This will be the first meeting between the two leaders after the inauguration&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/9BZQ0IBf0t">pic.twitter.com/9BZQ0IBf0t</a>
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Ceremonial guards gather at the White House to welcome PM Modi 

Indian flag being put up at the premises of the White House by Ceremonial guards, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive here shortly, to meet US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Washington, DC: Indian flag being put up at the premises of the White House by Ceremonial guards, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive here shortly. <a href="https://t.co/TqfO4NfaMl">pic.twitter.com/TqfO4NfaMl</a>
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Indian flag being put up at the premises of White House as PM Modi will shortly meet US President Trump

PM Modi is set to meet US President Donald Trump shortly at the White House in Washington DC. This comes just after Trump announced 'reciprocal tariffs'. Here are the visuals from outside the White House.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Washington, DC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House, shortly. Visuals from the White House. This will be the first meeting between the two leaders after the inauguration of President Trump as the 47th US President on&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/gFcwv6Dxdc">pic.twitter.com/gFcwv6Dxdc</a>
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PM Modi to meet US President Trump shortly at the White House in US 

A White House official said on Thursday that the tariffs, which Trump put into motion via an executive action, won&rsquo;t take immediate effect, an intentional move to give nations time to potentially negotiate new trade terms with the US.&nbsp;

Tariffs won't take immediate effect, says White House official

Trump says 'US has been treated unfairly for many years' as he imposes 'reciprocal tariffs'

"India has more tariffs than nearly any other country," US President Donald Trump said while talking about his intentions of imposing reciprocal tariffs, as reported by Reuters.
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"India has more tariffs than nearly any other country," says Trump ahead of meeting PM Modi 

Ramaswamy after holding bilateral meeting with PM Modi told ANI, "Hope he has a wonderful visit and it was a great meeting."
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Washington, DC (US) | "It was a pleasure and honour to welcome Prime Minister Modi here. Hope he has a wonderful visit and it was a great meeting," says Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy after his bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi. <a href="https://t.co/HIojQ6v6Ri">pic.twitter.com/HIojQ6v6Ri</a>
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'Pleasure and honour to welcome PM Modi', says Vivek Ramaswamy after meeting

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | A mobile billboard advertising truck in Washington, DC displays boards, ahead of the meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. The two leaders will meet today, 13th Feb, for the first time in person after the inauguration of President Trump as the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/uVbNT9POIe">pic.twitter.com/uVbNT9POIe</a>
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Mobile billboard on truck advertises PM Modi and Trump's relations ahead of their meet

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Elon Musk, Head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and CEO of Tesla called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. Prime Minister and Mr. Musk discussed strengthening collaboration between Indian and US entities in innovation, space exploration, artificial&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/aONa61ZcD2">pic.twitter.com/aONa61ZcD2</a>
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Elon Musk calls on PM Modi, discusses strengthening collaboration between Indian, US entities

PM Modi wrote in &nbsp;post on X, "Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India&rsquo;s efforts towards reform and furthering &lsquo;Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.&rsquo;"
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Had a very good meeting with <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India&rsquo;s efforts towards reform and furthering &lsquo;Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.&rsquo; <a href="https://t.co/7xNEqnxERZ">pic.twitter.com/7xNEqnxERZ</a>
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'Discussed space, mobility, technology and innovation', says PM Modi on his meeting with Elon Musk

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It was also a delight to meet Mr. <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a>&rsquo;s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects! <a href="https://t.co/0WTEqBaVpT">pic.twitter.com/0WTEqBaVpT</a>
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'Was a delight to meet Elon Musk's family': PM Modi

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is underway at Blair House in Washington, DC. (Video: ANI/DD) <a href="https://t.co/1GLaCi2aXY">pic.twitter.com/1GLaCi2aXY</a>
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PM Modi meets Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy 

PM Narendra Modi wrote in a post on X, "Had a fruitful meeting with NSA Mike Waltz. He has always been a great friend of India. Defence, technology and security are important aspects of India-USA ties and we had a wonderful discussion around these issues. There is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like AI, semiconductors, space and more."
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Had a fruitful meeting with NSA <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelgwaltz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaelgwaltz</a>. He has always been a great friend of India. Defence, technology and security are important aspects of India-USA ties and we had a wonderful discussion around these issues. There is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/5w3Gv2lMJ6">pic.twitter.com/5w3Gv2lMJ6</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1890087462258766113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

'Great friend of India': PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with US NSA Michael Waltz

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Members of the Indian diaspora gather outside Blair House in Washington, DC and raise slogans of 'Vande Mataram and 'Bharat Mata ki jai'; also raise slogans for PM Modi. The Prime Minister is staying at Blair House during this visit to the US. <a href="https://t.co/6idWlkVRmX">pic.twitter.com/6idWlkVRmX</a>
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Members of the Indian diaspora gather outside Blair House in Washington

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is underway at Blair House in Washington, DC. (Video: ANI/DD) <a href="https://t.co/74pq4q1FRd">pic.twitter.com/74pq4q1FRd</a>
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The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is underway at Blair House

People, under the aegis of 'Awami League and its sister organizations' raise slogans against Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus outside Blair House in Washington, DC, where PM Modi is currently staying.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | People, under the aegis of 'Awami League and its sister organizations' raise slogans against Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus outside Blair House in Washington, DC (US). PM Modi is staying at the Blair House. Slogans of "Step down, step down! Killer Yunus,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/NLuFSXF9Ov">pic.twitter.com/NLuFSXF9Ov</a>
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk at Blair House in Washington DC. The meeting was followed by Modi&rsquo;s earlier discussions with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz.&nbsp;

PM Modi meets bilateral meeting with Elon Musk 

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives at Blair House in Washington, DC, for a bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi. PM's bilateral meeting with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz concluded just now. <a href="https://t.co/1k9yF6wYEN">pic.twitter.com/1k9yF6wYEN</a>
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives at Blair House for bilateral meeting with PM Modi

"Today's meetings with PM Modi and his government will build up on the accomplishments of the last Trump administration and the two leaders will focus on key areas of defence, trade, energy infrastructure, regional partnerships. Relating to build on defence sales to India, to ensure they are prioritising the use of American technology, the President is also focussed on unleashing American energy to the rest of the world and will prioritise India as the key importer of America's natural resources to power their economy," the US official said.

India, US to sign new defence framework, says Trump admin official

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UPDATE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UPDATE</a> | The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz begins at Blair House in Washington, DC. <a href="https://t.co/dYxkHUFaav">https://t.co/dYxkHUFaav</a>
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WATCH | US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz arriving at Blair House in Washington

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, following a two-day visit to France where he and French President Emmanuel Macron co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit.

During his two-day US visit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump, making him the fourth foreign leader to visit the president following his inauguration on January 20.

LIVE: Trump says India to purchase more oil and gas from US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday concluded a very "substantive and productive" visit to the United States at the invitation of President Donald Trump, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a press conference. 
Modi became the fourth foreign leader to visit Trump since his return to the White House. He also met with the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, DOGE chief Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.&nbsp;
PM Modi's discussions with Trump, which went for around four hours, covered a lot of ground. Both leaders touched on a range of topics during the joint press conference.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mistake-to-throw-them-out-trump-calls-for-russia-to-rejoin-g7-why-does-it-matter-8719287" rel="dofollow">'Mistake to throw them out': Trump calls for Russia to rejoin G7. Why does it matter?</a>&nbsp;
<h2>Here are the main points: </h2>
US-India trade&nbsp;
Trump said that he expected "wonderful trade deals". His comments can be seen in a positive light amid Trump's plans for "reciprocal tariffs" on both friends and foes. 
Trump also said that he and PM Modi have agreed to start talks to address "long-running disparities" in trade. He said: "We'll begin negotiations to address the long-running disparities that should have been taken care of over the last four years."&nbsp;
PM Modi said that Washington and New Delhi are pushing to conclude a "mutually beneficial trade agreement". "In order to ensure India's energy security, we will focus on trade in oil and gas. Investment in energy infrastructure will also increase in the area of nuclear energy," Modi said, noting the pact should be finalised "very soon."&nbsp;
Also read: <a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maga-miga-mega-pm-modi-shares-vision-for-indo-us-ties-8719313" aria-label="MAGA + MIGA = 'MEGA': PM Modi shares vision for Indo-US ties">MAGA + MIGA = 'MEGA': PM Modi shares vision for Indo-US ties</a>
Oil and gas deal 
Trump also announced a deal for Delhi to import more US oil and gas to shrink the trade deficit between the two countries.&nbsp;
"They're going to&nbsp;be purchasing a lot of our oil and gas. They need it. And we have it," Trump said at a joint news briefing in Washington. 
Modi said that "in order to ensure India's energy security, we will focus on trade in oil and gas", also pledging to invest more in nuclear energy.&nbsp;
Also read: <a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/havent-asked-you-to-speak-yet-trump-quiets-down-reporter-as-she-interrupts-him-during-tariff-presser-8719296" aria-label="Trump shushes reporter during press conference. 'Haven't asked you to speak yet'">Trump shushes reporter during press conference. 'Haven't asked you to speak yet'</a>&nbsp;
F-35 stealth jets to India
Trump said that the US will be increasing military sales to India by "many billions of dollars". He said that the US&nbsp;will pave the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 Stealth fighters 'starting this year', eventually making New Delhi part of the elite club of countries with state-of-the-art stealth jets. 
"Starting this year, we'll be increasing military sales to India by&nbsp;many billions of dollars. We're also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 stealth fighters," Trump added.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/friendship-between-india-and-us-strongest-it-has-ever-been-says-trump-after-bilateral-meet-with-modi-8719286" aria-label="Friendship between India and US 'strongest it has ever been,' says Trump">Friendship between India and US 'strongest it has ever been,' says Trump</a>
Deportation of illegal immigrants&nbsp;
After Trump returned to power, the US started deporting unauthorised migrants. The US has also deported Indian immigrants in the past few weeks. Modi at the news conference vowed to keep cooperating, saying that undocumented Indians are being lured by human traffickers.&nbsp;
"Any verified Indian who is in the US illegally, we are fully prepared to take them back to India," Modi said.&nbsp;
Extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana&nbsp;
Trump announced the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who is wanted for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India. He said that Rana was "going back to India to face justice".&nbsp;&nbsp;
"I am pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the plotters (Tahawwur Rana) and one of the very evil people of the world, having to do with the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack to face justice in India. He is going back to India to face justice," Trump said.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World | India News | Explore the significant military advancements, with India set to acquire F-Stealth jets, marking a major boost in defence relations with the US.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday concluded a very "substantive and productive" visit to the United States at the invitation of President Donald Trump, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a press conference. Modi became the fourth foreign leader to visit Trump since his return to the White House. He also met with the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, DOGE chief Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. PM Modi's discussions with Trump, which went for around four hours, covered a lot of ground. Both leaders touched on a range of topics during the joint press conference. Also read: 'Mistake to throw them out': Trump calls for Russia to rejoin G7. Why does it matter? Here are the main points: US-India trade Trump said that he expected "wonderful trade deals". His comments can be seen in a positive light amid Trump's plans for "reciprocal tariffs" on both friends and foes. Trump also said that he and PM Modi have agreed to start talks to address "long-running disparities" in trade. He said: "We'll begin negotiations to address the long-running disparities that should have been taken care of over the last four years." PM Modi said that Washington and New Delhi are pushing to conclude a "mutually beneficial trade agreement". "In order to ensure India's energy security, we will focus on trade in oil and gas. Investment in energy infrastructure will also increase in the area of nuclear energy," Modi said, noting the pact should be finalised "very soon." Also read: MAGA + MIGA = 'MEGA': PM Modi shares vision for Indo-US ties Oil and gas deal Trump also announced a deal for Delhi to import more US oil and gas to shrink the trade deficit between the two countries. "They're going to be purchasing a lot of our oil and gas. They need it. And we have it," Trump said at a joint news briefing in Washington. Modi said that "in order to ensure India's energy security, we will focus on trade in oil and gas", also pledging to invest more in nuclear energy. Also read: Trump shushes reporter during press conference. 'Haven't asked you to speak yet' F-35 stealth jets to India Trump said that the US will be increasing military sales to India by "many billions of dollars". He said that the US will pave the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 Stealth fighters 'starting this year', eventually making New Delhi part of the elite club of countries with state-of-the-art stealth jets. "Starting this year, we'll be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars. We're also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 stealth fighters," Trump added. Also read: Friendship between India and US 'strongest it has ever been,' says Trump Deportation of illegal immigrants After Trump returned to power, the US started deporting unauthorised migrants. The US has also deported Indian immigrants in the past few weeks. Modi at the news conference vowed to keep cooperating, saying that undocumented Indians are being lured by human traffickers. "Any verified Indian who is in the US illegally, we are fully prepared to take them back to India," Modi said. Extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana Trump announced the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who is wanted for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India. He said that Rana was "going back to India to face justice". "I am pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the plotters (Tahawwur Rana) and one of the very evil people of the world, having to do with the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack to face justice in India. He is going back to India to face justice," Trump said. (With inputs from agencies)

From trade to oil deal: Key takeaways from PM Modi-Trump meeting

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House with a bear hug, calling him "a great friend." But despite the warm greeting, the US president made it clear that India would not be exempt from the sweeping "retaliatory tariffs" he had announced just before the two leaders met.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-addresses-us-deportations-of-illegal-immigrants-says-they-have-no-legal-right-to-stay-8719299">PM Modi addresses US deportations of illegal immigrants, says 'they have no legal right to stay'</a>
The two leaders greeted each other with a hug in the lobby of the West Wing, before proceeding to the Oval Office for their bilateral talks.&nbsp;
Trump's retaliatory tariffs order, signed just a while before meeting Modi, seeks to increase tariffs to match the tax rates charged by other countries on US imports. This will impact American trading partners around the world, including India.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-on-the-side-of-peace-says-indian-pm-narendra-modi-on-ukraine-russia-war-ahead-of-bilateral-meet-with-us-president-donald-trump-8719280">'India not neutral', says PM Modi on Ukraine-Russia conflict, thanks Trump for initiative to end war</a>
<h2>Tit-for-tat</h2>
Standing beside Modi during their joint press conference after the bilateral meet, Trump took aim at India's stringent trade policies, describing them as "very unfair and strong".
Trump, who has previously branded India the "tariff king," insisted that the US would respond in kind to whatever tariffs India imposes. "Whatever India charges, we charge them," he said.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-declares-brics-is-dead-threatens-bloc-with-100-tariffs-over-dollar-challenge-ahead-of-talks-with-modi-8719262">'BRICS is dead', declares Trump; threatens bloc with 100% tariffs over dollar challenge</a>
"So frankly, it no longer matters to us that much what they charge," he declared.
"Really, we want a certain level-playing field," he added.
The US has a trade deficit of $50 billion with India, as per an ABC report.
In 2023, trade in goods and services between India and the US reached approximately $190.1 billion; the US exported nearly $70 billion and imported about $120 billion from India, according to India's External Affairs Ministry.
(With inputs from agencies)

World India News | Trump, despite calling Modi a great friend, said India's trade policies were unfair, and emphasised the need for a balanced trade relationship with reciprocal tariffs.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House with a bear hug, calling him "a great friend." But despite the warm greeting, the US president made it clear that India would not be exempt from the sweeping "retaliatory tariffs" he had announced just before the two leaders met. Also read | PM Modi addresses US deportations of illegal immigrants, says 'they have no legal right to stay' The two leaders greeted each other with a hug in the lobby of the West Wing, before proceeding to the Oval Office for their bilateral talks. Trump's retaliatory tariffs order, signed just a while before meeting Modi, seeks to increase tariffs to match the tax rates charged by other countries on US imports. This will impact American trading partners around the world, including India. Also read | 'India not neutral', says PM Modi on Ukraine-Russia conflict, thanks Trump for initiative to end war Tit-for-tat Standing beside Modi during their joint press conference after the bilateral meet, Trump took aim at India's stringent trade policies, describing them as "very unfair and strong". Trump, who has previously branded India the "tariff king," insisted that the US would respond in kind to whatever tariffs India imposes. "Whatever India charges, we charge them," he said. Also read | 'BRICS is dead', declares Trump; threatens bloc with 100% tariffs over dollar challenge "So frankly, it no longer matters to us that much what they charge," he declared. "Really, we want a certain level-playing field," he added. The US has a trade deficit of $50 billion with India, as per an ABC report. In 2023, trade in goods and services between India and the US reached approximately $190.1 billion; the US exported nearly $70 billion and imported about $120 billion from India, according to India's External Affairs Ministry. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump welcomes Modi with a bear hug and a warning: 'Whatever tariffs India charges, we charge them'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi found an interesting way of summarising his vision for the US-India ties.PM Modi hailed the friendship between India and the US, saying it was the "strongest it has ever been".&nbsp;
As Trump welcomed Modi to the White House, PM Modi used 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA), which is a phrase inspired by Donald Trump.&nbsp;
PM Modi added his own twist, and said that just as the US, a developed India means 'Make India Great Again', or 'MIGA'.&nbsp;
Modi made the comment at a joint press conference after a meeting with President Trump in Washington. He said, "In American terms, a developed India means 'Make India Great Again,' or 'MIGA.'"&nbsp;
"When America and India work together&mdash;'MAGA' plus 'MIGA'&mdash;it creates a 'MEGA' partnership for prosperity. And this MEGA spirit gives new scale and scope to our goals," PM Modi added.&nbsp;
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WATCH || "In American terms, a Developed India means 'Make India Great Again,' or 'MIGA.' When America and India work together&mdash;'MAGA' plus 'MIGA'&mdash;it creates a 'MEGA' partnership for prosperity. And this MEGA spirit gives new scale and scope to our goals," says India's PM&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/YMsj5Yrbp2">pic.twitter.com/YMsj5Yrbp2</a>
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<h2>India-US trade&nbsp;</h2>
PM Modi said that the US and India have set a target of doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. He noted that both nations will work on concluding a mutually beneficial trade agreement very soon.&nbsp;
"We have ... set ourselves the target of more than doubling our bilateral trade to attain $500 billion by 2030. Our teams will work on concluding very soon, a mutually beneficial trade agreement,&rdquo; Modi said.
"In order to ensure India's energy security, we will focus on trade in oil and gas. Investment in energy infrastructure will also increase in the area of nuclear energy," Modi said. He noted that the pact should be finalised "very soon".&nbsp;
While responding to the same, Trump said that he and PM Modi have agreed to start talks to address "long-running disparities" in trade.&nbsp;
Trump made the remarks after announcing plans for "reciprocal tariffs" that could hit allies and adversaries alike.&nbsp;
He said: "We'll begin negotiations to address the long-running disparities that should have been taken care of over the last four years."&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World | India | Trump and Modi agreed to initiate talks to resolve trade disparities, aiming for a mutually beneficial agreement to enhance economic ties and cooperation.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi found an interesting way of summarising his vision for the US-India ties.PM Modi hailed the friendship between India and the US, saying it was the "strongest it has ever been". As Trump welcomed Modi to the White House, PM Modi used 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA), which is a phrase inspired by Donald Trump. PM Modi added his own twist, and said that just as the US, a developed India means 'Make India Great Again', or 'MIGA'. Modi made the comment at a joint press conference after a meeting with President Trump in Washington. He said, "In American terms, a developed India means 'Make India Great Again,' or 'MIGA.'" "When America and India work together—'MAGA' plus 'MIGA'—it creates a 'MEGA' partnership for prosperity. And this MEGA spirit gives new scale and scope to our goals," PM Modi added. WATCH || "In American terms, a Developed India means 'Make India Great Again,' or 'MIGA.' When America and India work together—'MAGA' plus 'MIGA'—it creates a 'MEGA' partnership for prosperity. And this MEGA spirit gives new scale and scope to our goals," says India's PM… pic.twitter.com/YMsj5Yrbp2 — DD India (@DDIndialive) February 14, 2025 India-US trade PM Modi said that the US and India have set a target of doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. He noted that both nations will work on concluding a mutually beneficial trade agreement very soon. "We have ... set ourselves the target of more than doubling our bilateral trade to attain $500 billion by 2030. Our teams will work on concluding very soon, a mutually beneficial trade agreement,” Modi said. "In order to ensure India's energy security, we will focus on trade in oil and gas. Investment in energy infrastructure will also increase in the area of nuclear energy," Modi said. He noted that the pact should be finalised "very soon". While responding to the same, Trump said that he and PM Modi have agreed to start talks to address "long-running disparities" in trade. Trump made the remarks after announcing plans for "reciprocal tariffs" that could hit allies and adversaries alike. He said: "We'll begin negotiations to address the long-running disparities that should have been taken care of over the last four years." (With inputs from agencies)

MAGA + MIGA = 'MEGA': PM Modi shares vision for India-US ties

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who is wanted for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India. After his bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both leaders addressed the media, with the US president saying that Rana was "going back to India to face justice".&nbsp;
Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Rana was convicted for his role in the 26/11 attacks, which were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that took place in November 2008 in Mumbai. According to the official data, a total of 175 people died, including nine of the attackers. More than 300 injured were injured.&nbsp;
"I am pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the plotters (Tahawwur Rana) and one of the very evil people of the world, having to do with the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack to face justice in India. He is going back to India to face justice," Trump said.&nbsp;
Expressing his gratitude towards Trump, PM Modi said, "A perpetrator of the Mumbai terror attack is being extradited for his interrogation and trial in India. I thank President Trump for expediting the process."&nbsp;
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President Trump announces the approval of Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, calling him one of the "very evil people of the world." Rana will face justice in India for his role in the horrific 2008 Mumbai terror attack.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMModiInUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMModiInUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaUSRelations?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaUSRelations</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiAttacks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiAttacks</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/gT7HD1BTYK">pic.twitter.com/gT7HD1BTYK</a>
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I thank the US President for approving extradition of 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana to India, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi Track updates: <a href="https://t.co/DPnJMgIGlm">https://t.co/DPnJMgIGlm</a> <a href="https://t.co/1KIKjUaMAf">pic.twitter.com/1KIKjUaMAf</a>
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<h2>Rana's review petition was rejected&nbsp;</h2>
The confirmation came just a few weeks after the US Supreme Court in January rejected Rana's review petition. "In view of the recent Supreme Court decision, and consistent with applicable US law, the Department of State is currently evaluating next steps in this case," the US State Department had said, further adding, "We have long supported India's efforts to ensure the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attacks face justice."&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | India | PM Modi expresses gratitude to President Trump for the expedited extradition process, highlighting strengthened India-US relations in counter-terrorism efforts.

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who is wanted for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India. After his bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both leaders addressed the media, with the US president saying that Rana was "going back to India to face justice". Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Rana was convicted for his role in the 26/11 attacks, which were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that took place in November 2008 in Mumbai. According to the official data, a total of 175 people died, including nine of the attackers. More than 300 injured were injured. "I am pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the plotters (Tahawwur Rana) and one of the very evil people of the world, having to do with the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack to face justice in India. He is going back to India to face justice," Trump said. Expressing his gratitude towards Trump, PM Modi said, "A perpetrator of the Mumbai terror attack is being extradited for his interrogation and trial in India. I thank President Trump for expediting the process." President Trump announces the approval of Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, calling him one of the "very evil people of the world." Rana will face justice in India for his role in the horrific 2008 Mumbai terror attack.#PMModiInUS #IndiaUSRelations #MumbaiAttacks… pic.twitter.com/gT7HD1BTYK — DD News (@DDNewslive) February 14, 2025 I thank the US President for approving extradition of 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana to India, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi Track updates: https://t.co/DPnJMgIGlm pic.twitter.com/1KIKjUaMAf — WION (@WIONews) February 13, 2025 Rana's review petition was rejected The confirmation came just a few weeks after the US Supreme Court in January rejected Rana's review petition. "In view of the recent Supreme Court decision, and consistent with applicable US law, the Department of State is currently evaluating next steps in this case," the US State Department had said, further adding, "We have long supported India's efforts to ensure the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attacks face justice." (With inputs from agencies)

US approves extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict Tahawwur Rana to India

Just as US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump-0" rel="dofollow">Donald Trump</a> was in the middle of announcing his proposed "reciprocal tariffs" on Thursday (Feb 13), a reporter quipped with a question and was met with a stark reply.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Trump was attending a press event at the White House, signing an executive order on the tariffs.&nbsp;
CNN's Kaitlan Collins, in the middle of the event, began to ask Trump, "Mr. President, you won the White House, in part because of high inflation. If your tariffs make prices go up..."
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Trump hushed her down, saying, "Excuse me, we haven't asked you to speak yet, please."
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*Trump signs an Executive Order and displays it* *CNN Reporter Kaitlan Collins instantly starts yapping* TRUMP: &ldquo;Excuse me, we haven't asked you to speak yet&rdquo; *Camera pans slowly back to Trump* Like a scene out of a TV show🤣 <a href="https://t.co/PO5nOe5997">pic.twitter.com/PO5nOe5997</a>
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Trump was showing the executive order to the journalists for the pictures when he was interrupted by Collins.&nbsp;
This happened during a formal session at the White House's Oval Office, where Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on imports to the US.&nbsp;
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While speaking in the Oval Office, he told reporters that US allies were often "worse than our enemies" on trade issues. The levies would be tailored to each US trading partner and consider factors like Value Added Tax (VAT).
"I've decided for purposes of fairness that I will charge a reciprocal tariff," Trump declared during the proclamation signing. &ldquo;It's fair to all. No other country can complain.&rdquo;
"No more or no less&hellip; They charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge the exact same tax or tariff&hellip; nobody knows what that number is&hellip; you go to an individual country and see what they are charging us," Donald Trump said.
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This happened just hours before Trump was about to meet Indian PM Narendra Modi. Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised India&rsquo;s high tariff barriers.
(With inputs from agencies)

World, trending: This happened during a formal session at the White House's Oval Office, where Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on imports to the US.

Just as US President Donald Trump was in the middle of announcing his proposed "reciprocal tariffs" on Thursday (Feb 13), a reporter quipped with a question and was met with a stark reply. Trump was attending a press event at the White House, signing an executive order on the tariffs. CNN's Kaitlan Collins, in the middle of the event, began to ask Trump, "Mr. President, you won the White House, in part because of high inflation. If your tariffs make prices go up..." Also read: PM Modi US visit Live: PM Modi, Trump address joint press conference Trump hushed her down, saying, "Excuse me, we haven't asked you to speak yet, please." *Trump signs an Executive Order and displays it* *CNN Reporter Kaitlan Collins instantly starts yapping* TRUMP: “Excuse me, we haven't asked you to speak yet” *Camera pans slowly back to Trump* Like a scene out of a TV show🤣 pic.twitter.com/PO5nOe5997 — ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) February 13, 2025 Trump was showing the executive order to the journalists for the pictures when he was interrupted by Collins. This happened during a formal session at the White House's Oval Office, where Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on imports to the US. Also read: Trump says US to provide F-35 stealth jets to India, increase military sales by 'many billions of dollars' While speaking in the Oval Office, he told reporters that US allies were often "worse than our enemies" on trade issues. The levies would be tailored to each US trading partner and consider factors like Value Added Tax (VAT). "I've decided for purposes of fairness that I will charge a reciprocal tariff," Trump declared during the proclamation signing. “It's fair to all. No other country can complain.” "No more or no less… They charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge the exact same tax or tariff… nobody knows what that number is… you go to an individual country and see what they are charging us," Donald Trump said. Also read: Friendship between India and US 'strongest it has ever been,' says Trump after bilateral meet with Modi This happened just hours before Trump was about to meet Indian PM Narendra Modi. Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised India’s high tariff barriers. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump shushes reporter during press conference. 'Haven't asked you to speak yet'

President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the United States will be increasing military sales to India by "many billions of dollars" and will pave the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 Stealth fighters 'starting this year', eventually making New Delhi part of the elite club of countries with state-of-the-art stealth jets.&nbsp;
Trump's comments came during a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after their much-anticipated meeting during the Indian leader's crucial visit to the US.&nbsp;
"Starting this year, we will be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars. We are also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 Stealth fighters," Trump said while addressing the media.&nbsp;
"In 2017, my administration revived the Quad security partnership, and in our meeting today, the PM and I reaffirmed the strong cooperation between the US, India, Australia and Japan, and it is crucial really to maintain peace, prosperity, tranquillity in the Indo-Pacific," he added.&nbsp;
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VIDEO | Speaking at a joint press meet along with PM Modi, US President Donald Trump (<a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a>) says, "Starting this year, we will be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars. We are also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/LQbVqAFBKT">pic.twitter.com/LQbVqAFBKT</a>
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<h2>Aero India 2025&nbsp;</h2>
Recently in India during the Aero India 2025 international airshow, a Russian Su-57 Felon next-generation fighter shared the tarmac with a US-made F-35 stealth fighter. Both jets are the world's most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft.&nbsp;
In a statement, the Defence Ministry said, "It marks a milestone in global defence collaboration and technological advancement, offering aviation enthusiasts and defence experts an unparalleled prospect to witness these state-of-the-art warplanes."&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World | Learn about the growing Indo-Pacific cooperation, with the US, India, Australia, and Japan strengthening ties to ensure regional stability and prosperity.

President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the United States will be increasing military sales to India by "many billions of dollars" and will pave the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 Stealth fighters 'starting this year', eventually making New Delhi part of the elite club of countries with state-of-the-art stealth jets. Trump's comments came during a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after their much-anticipated meeting during the Indian leader's crucial visit to the US. "Starting this year, we will be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars. We are also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 Stealth fighters," Trump said while addressing the media. "In 2017, my administration revived the Quad security partnership, and in our meeting today, the PM and I reaffirmed the strong cooperation between the US, India, Australia and Japan, and it is crucial really to maintain peace, prosperity, tranquillity in the Indo-Pacific," he added. VIDEO | Speaking at a joint press meet along with PM Modi, US President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump) says, "Starting this year, we will be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars. We are also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35… pic.twitter.com/LQbVqAFBKT — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 13, 2025 Aero India 2025 Recently in India during the Aero India 2025 international airshow, a Russian Su-57 Felon next-generation fighter shared the tarmac with a US-made F-35 stealth fighter. Both jets are the world's most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft. In a statement, the Defence Ministry said, "It marks a milestone in global defence collaboration and technological advancement, offering aviation enthusiasts and defence experts an unparalleled prospect to witness these state-of-the-art warplanes." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says US to provide F-35 stealth jets to India, increase military sales by 'many billions of dollars'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) said that he would love to have Russia return to the G7 group of advanced economies, stressing that it was a "mistake" to throw them out.&nbsp;
Trump suggested various entities other than Moscow were to blame for Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.&nbsp;
"I'd love to have them back. I think it was a mistake to throw them out. Look, it's not a question of liking Russia or not liking Russia," the US president said at the White House.
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Trump blamed former President Joe Biden and Russia's 2014 ouster from the Group of Eight (G8) as factors that may have led to the conflict.&nbsp;
<h2>Why does it matter?</h2>
The G7 nations include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States and the United Kingdom. These economies dominate global trade.&nbsp;
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Moreover, Russia was a member of the G8 until 2014 when it was expelled from the group in response to its annexation of Crimea, a region of Ukraine.
<h2>'Common sense' to let Russia back in</h2>
Earlier in June 2020, Trump called it "common sense" to let Russia back in, saying that addressing issues would be much easier with Moscow at the table.
However, Canada refused to bring Russia back. Germany also said that it was not the appropriate time.&nbsp;
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Before that also, in 2018, Trump suggested that Russia be allowed to come back into the alliance.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I think it would have been very helpful, and it still would be helpful, to have Russia be part of that mix,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;And if they were, I don&rsquo;t think you would have had the problem that you have now.&rdquo;
In February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine that President Vladimir Putin said was in response to the expansion of the NATO alliance.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump blamed former President Joe Biden and Russia's 2014 ouster from the Group of Eight (G8) as factors that may have led to the conflict.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) said that he would love to have Russia return to the G7 group of advanced economies, stressing that it was a "mistake" to throw them out. Trump suggested various entities other than Moscow were to blame for Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. "I'd love to have them back. I think it was a mistake to throw them out. Look, it's not a question of liking Russia or not liking Russia," the US president said at the White House. Also read: PM Modi US visit Live: PM Modi, Trump address joint press conference Trump blamed former President Joe Biden and Russia's 2014 ouster from the Group of Eight (G8) as factors that may have led to the conflict. Why does it matter? The G7 nations include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States and the United Kingdom. These economies dominate global trade. Also read: 'India not neutral', says PM Modi on Ukraine-Russia conflict, thanks Trump for initiative to end war Moreover, Russia was a member of the G8 until 2014 when it was expelled from the group in response to its annexation of Crimea, a region of Ukraine. 'Common sense' to let Russia back in Earlier in June 2020, Trump called it "common sense" to let Russia back in, saying that addressing issues would be much easier with Moscow at the table. However, Canada refused to bring Russia back. Germany also said that it was not the appropriate time. Also read: Ukraine detains senior security official, accuses him of spying for Russia Before that also, in 2018, Trump suggested that Russia be allowed to come back into the alliance. “I think it would have been very helpful, and it still would be helpful, to have Russia be part of that mix,” Trump said. “And if they were, I don’t think you would have had the problem that you have now.” In February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine that President Vladimir Putin said was in response to the expansion of the NATO alliance. Also read: Friendship between India and US 'strongest it has ever been,' says Trump after bilateral meet with Modi (With inputs from agencies)

'Mistake to throw them out': Trump calls for Russia to rejoin G7. Why does it matter?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) held a much-anticipated bilateral meeting, the first after the inauguration of the 47th POTUS. While addressing the media in a joint press conference following their first bilateral meeting in years, Trump remarked friendship between India and the US was the 'strongest it has ever been'.&nbsp;
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<h2>India-US friendship</h2>
US President Donald Trump said that he was thrilled to welcome PM Modi at the White House.&nbsp;
Reminiscing about the past, Trump said: "We spend a lot of time here and also in India. We travelled to your beautiful country 5 years ago... It was an incredible period of time. There is a special bond between the US and India - the world's oldest and largest democracies in the world. Today, the PM and I are announcing the framework to strengthen the ties further..."
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Dismissing the ties between India and his predecessor Joe Biden's administration, Trump remarked: "I don't think India had a good relationship with the Biden administration...A lot of things happened that weren't very appropriate between India and the Biden Administration."
On elements in the US working against India, including Khalistani separatists, President Trump announced the extradition of Tahawwur Rana. "We are giving a very violent man (Tahawwur Rana) back to India immediately," he said.
"There are more to follow because we have quite a few requests. So, we work with India on crime and we want to make it good for India..." he added.
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India has long pursued the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 attacks. Rana for years has been incarcerated in a high-security US prison.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | US President Trump highlighted the enduring bond between the world's oldest (US) and largest (India) democracies, announcing a framework to enhance bilateral ties further.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) held a much-anticipated bilateral meeting, the first after the inauguration of the 47th POTUS. While addressing the media in a joint press conference following their first bilateral meeting in years, Trump remarked friendship between India and the US was the 'strongest it has ever been'. Also read | 'India not neutral', says PM Modi on Ukraine-Russia conflict, thanks Trump for initiative to end war India-US friendship US President Donald Trump said that he was thrilled to welcome PM Modi at the White House. Reminiscing about the past, Trump said: "We spend a lot of time here and also in India. We travelled to your beautiful country 5 years ago... It was an incredible period of time. There is a special bond between the US and India - the world's oldest and largest democracies in the world. Today, the PM and I are announcing the framework to strengthen the ties further..." Also read | 'BRICS is dead', declares Trump, threatens bloc with 100% tariffs over dollar challenge Dismissing the ties between India and his predecessor Joe Biden's administration, Trump remarked: "I don't think India had a good relationship with the Biden administration...A lot of things happened that weren't very appropriate between India and the Biden Administration." On elements in the US working against India, including Khalistani separatists, President Trump announced the extradition of Tahawwur Rana. "We are giving a very violent man (Tahawwur Rana) back to India immediately," he said. "There are more to follow because we have quite a few requests. So, we work with India on crime and we want to make it good for India..." he added. Also read | 'Wonderful trade deals’: Trump says as he meets PM Modi at White House after imposing 'reciprocal tariffs' India has long pursued the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 attacks. Rana for years has been incarcerated in a high-security US prison. (With inputs from agencies)

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) delivered a stark warning to BRICS nations, threatening to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all imports into the United States if they proceed with launching a common currency. He also dismissed the bloc's significance in an emphatic declaration, stating bluntly: "Brics is dead."
The remarks came just before Trump's scheduled meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a key founding member country of the BRICS.&nbsp;
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<h2>BRICS is dead</h2>
Dismissing the intergovernmental organization, Trump said, "Brics was put there for a bad purpose".
"I told them if they want to play games with the Dollar, then they are going to be hit by a 100% tariff," he announced.
"The day they mention that they want to do it, they will come back and say - we beg you, we beg you. Brics is dead since I mentioned that..." said the US President, referring to any plans the BRICS nations might have to launch a common currency, like the Euro used by EU nations.
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"Play with the dollar and get hit with 100% tariffs" US President Donald Trump says BRICS is 'dead' after warning member countries over dollar and tariff . . . . (Video: news agency ANI) <a href="https://t.co/JMPto1chlj">pic.twitter.com/JMPto1chlj</a>
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Trump reiterated his position, doubling down on his claim that any move to challenge the US dollar's dominance would lead to severe economic repercussions for BRICS members. "Brics is dead the minute I mentioned that if they mess with the dollar, they will get 100% tariffs. Brics is dead," he repeated.
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His comments directly addressed concerns that Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa might be exploring the creation of a unified currency, a move that some experts believe could weaken the dollar's global standing. Trump, however, made it clear that such ambitions would come at a steep price.&nbsp;
"If any trading gets through, it&rsquo;ll be 100% tariff, at least," he warned, signalling that his administration would take a hardline approach to any perceived threats to US financial supremacy.
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Trump's hardline stance came just hours ahead of his scheduled meeting with Indian PM Modi. His rhetoric showed no restraint, as Trump highlighted his administration's commitment to imposing strict trade measures and announced "reciprocal tariffs" that could target both allies and rivals.&nbsp;
"Today is the big one: reciprocal tariffs," Trump wrote on his social media platform ahead of the announcement. "They charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge them the exact tax or tariff. Very simple," he announced.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news | Discover Trump's bold statement declaring BRICS as insignificant, hinting at severe economic consequences if the bloc moves to undermine the US dollar's dominance.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) delivered a stark warning to BRICS nations, threatening to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all imports into the United States if they proceed with launching a common currency. He also dismissed the bloc's significance in an emphatic declaration, stating bluntly: "Brics is dead." The remarks came just before Trump's scheduled meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a key founding member country of the BRICS. Also read | Trump slams Canada, says 'has been very bad to us on trade,' repeats talk of it becoming 51st US state BRICS is dead Dismissing the intergovernmental organization, Trump said, "Brics was put there for a bad purpose". "I told them if they want to play games with the Dollar, then they are going to be hit by a 100% tariff," he announced. "The day they mention that they want to do it, they will come back and say - we beg you, we beg you. Brics is dead since I mentioned that..." said the US President, referring to any plans the BRICS nations might have to launch a common currency, like the Euro used by EU nations. "Play with the dollar and get hit with 100% tariffs" US President Donald Trump says BRICS is 'dead' after warning member countries over dollar and tariff . . . . (Video: news agency ANI) pic.twitter.com/JMPto1chlj — WION (@WIONews) February 13, 2025 Trump reiterated his position, doubling down on his claim that any move to challenge the US dollar's dominance would lead to severe economic repercussions for BRICS members. "Brics is dead the minute I mentioned that if they mess with the dollar, they will get 100% tariffs. Brics is dead," he repeated. Also read | Elon Musk wants to do business in India? Trump says 'it's very hard due of high tariffs' His comments directly addressed concerns that Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa might be exploring the creation of a unified currency, a move that some experts believe could weaken the dollar's global standing. Trump, however, made it clear that such ambitions would come at a steep price. "If any trading gets through, it’ll be 100% tariff, at least," he warned, signalling that his administration would take a hardline approach to any perceived threats to US financial supremacy. Also read | Indian PM Narendra Modi meets US President Donald Trump at White House Trump's hardline stance came just hours ahead of his scheduled meeting with Indian PM Modi. His rhetoric showed no restraint, as Trump highlighted his administration's commitment to imposing strict trade measures and announced "reciprocal tariffs" that could target both allies and rivals. "Today is the big one: reciprocal tariffs," Trump wrote on his social media platform ahead of the announcement. "They charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge them the exact tax or tariff. Very simple," he announced. (With inputs from agencies)

'BRICS is dead', declares Trump; threatens bloc with 100 pc tariffs over dollar challenge

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) at the White House.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The US president said that he expects "wonderful trade deals" with India, right after announcing "reciprocal tariffs".
"We're going to make some wonderful trade deals for India and the US," Trump said as he opened talks with Modi at the White House.
This marks the first meeting between both leaders after Trump returned to the Oval Office last month.&nbsp;
PM Modi said that the events both the leaders were part of in Ahmedabad ("Namaste Trump") and in Houston ("Howdy Modi"), showed their friendship and mutual cooperation.&nbsp;
He further said whenever we hear about Trump, we hear about "Make America Great Again". "Similarly in India, we have the resolve of 1.4 billion people, the US is the world's oldest democracy and India is the world's largest democracy. This is why whenever we meet, we won't be 1+1 equals 2 but 1+1 equals 11, which showcases our strength and resolve in working together."
The Indian delegation including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval and India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra, arrived at the White House soon after PM Modi.
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Before his arrival, ceremonial guards gathered at the premises of the White House to welcome PM Modi.
The Indian leader began his day by meeting US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.&nbsp;
Ramaswamy, after meeting Modi, said that it was "a pleasure and honour to welcome PM Modi. Hope he has a wonderful visit and it was a great meeting."
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After meeting with Elon Musk, PM Modi posted, "Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India&rsquo;s efforts towards reform and furthering &lsquo;Minimum Government, Maximum Governance."
PM Modi called US NSA Waltz a "great friend of India", adding that defence, technology and security are important aspects of India-USA ties and we had a wonderful discussion around these issues.&nbsp;
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"There is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like AI, semiconductors, space and more," PM Modi added.&nbsp;
Moreover, a mobile billboard advertising truck in Washington, DC displayed pictures ahead of the meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.
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(With inputs from agencies)
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World: The Indian delegation including EAM S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval and India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra, arrived at the White House soon after PM Modi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) at the White House. The US president said that he expects "wonderful trade deals" with India, right after announcing "reciprocal tariffs". "We're going to make some wonderful trade deals for India and the US," Trump said as he opened talks with Modi at the White House. This marks the first meeting between both leaders after Trump returned to the Oval Office last month. PM Modi said that the events both the leaders were part of in Ahmedabad ("Namaste Trump") and in Houston ("Howdy Modi"), showed their friendship and mutual cooperation. He further said whenever we hear about Trump, we hear about "Make America Great Again". "Similarly in India, we have the resolve of 1.4 billion people, the US is the world's oldest democracy and India is the world's largest democracy. This is why whenever we meet, we won't be 1+1 equals 2 but 1+1 equals 11, which showcases our strength and resolve in working together." The Indian delegation including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval and India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra, arrived at the White House soon after PM Modi. Also read: PM Modi US visit Live: Bilateral talks betwee Indian PM and US President Trump begin at White House Before his arrival, ceremonial guards gathered at the premises of the White House to welcome PM Modi. The Indian leader began his day by meeting US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Ramaswamy, after meeting Modi, said that it was "a pleasure and honour to welcome PM Modi. Hope he has a wonderful visit and it was a great meeting." Also read: Elon Musk's kids take the limelight as he meets PM Modi in US | See pics HERE After meeting with Elon Musk, PM Modi posted, "Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance." PM Modi called US NSA Waltz a "great friend of India", adding that defence, technology and security are important aspects of India-USA ties and we had a wonderful discussion around these issues. Also read: Trump slams Canada, says 'has been very bad to us on trade,' repeats talk of it becoming 51st US state "There is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like AI, semiconductors, space and more," PM Modi added. Moreover, a mobile billboard advertising truck in Washington, DC displayed pictures ahead of the meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. Also read: Elon Musk wants to do business in India? Trump says 'it's very hard due of high tariffs' (With inputs from agencies)

After imposing reciprocal tariffs, Trump says he expects 'wonderful trade deals’ with India

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) took aim at Canada as he intensified his trade war strategy, signing plans for sweeping "reciprocal tariffs".
<h2>Trump on Canada</h2>
While signing the executive action dubbed the "Fair and Reciprocal Plan," Trump called Canada's trade policies unfair and suggested that the country has been taking advantage of US military protection while keeping its own defence spending low.
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"...Canada has been very bad to us on trade," Trump remarked, as he announced, "But now Canada is going to have to start paying up".
Trump remarked that "Canada has been tough on the military because they have a very low military cost. They think we are going to protect them with our military, which is unfair."
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Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs to target allies and adversaries, says EU 'absolutely brutal' on trade Why would we pay $200 billion per year in subsidies when they are not a state? Canada could be a serious contender to be our 51st state, says Trump <a href="https://t.co/XJtG3amaW0">pic.twitter.com/XJtG3amaW0</a>
&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1890127652620472512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
He then made a provocative statement, once again reiterating his previous proposal, said: "I think Canada is going to be a very serious contender to be our 51st state."
<h2>Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs'</h2>
The US president's tariffs as per reports could target both allies and rivals. The move economists warn may stoke inflation and disrupt global trade.
Speaking from the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump justified the move by claiming that US allies have been "worse than our enemies" when it comes to trade. He singled out the European Union as being "absolutely brutal" in its dealings with Washington.
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The new tariffs will be structured on a country-by-country basis, with US trade officials tailoring duties to match levies imposed on American goods.&nbsp;
A White House official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said that Washington would first examine economies with which the United States has the largest deficits or "most egregious trade practices."
He said that the levies would not be sweeping, rather they would be tailored. For this, taxes the US sees as "discriminatory", such as value-added taxes (VATs), would be considered.
"This should be a matter of weeks, in a few months, but not much longer than that," the official added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World News | Explore how President Trump criticizes Canada's trade policies, claiming they exploit US military protection, as he signs the Fair and Reciprocal Plan to impose tariffs.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) took aim at Canada as he intensified his trade war strategy, signing plans for sweeping "reciprocal tariffs". Trump on Canada While signing the executive action dubbed the "Fair and Reciprocal Plan," Trump called Canada's trade policies unfair and suggested that the country has been taking advantage of US military protection while keeping its own defence spending low. Also read | Elon Musk wants to do business in India? Trump says 'it's very hard due of high tariffs' "...Canada has been very bad to us on trade," Trump remarked, as he announced, "But now Canada is going to have to start paying up". Trump remarked that "Canada has been tough on the military because they have a very low military cost. They think we are going to protect them with our military, which is unfair." Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs to target allies and adversaries, says EU 'absolutely brutal' on trade Why would we pay $200 billion per year in subsidies when they are not a state? Canada could be a serious contender to be our 51st state, says Trump pic.twitter.com/XJtG3amaW0 — WION (@WIONews) February 13, 2025 He then made a provocative statement, once again reiterating his previous proposal, said: "I think Canada is going to be a very serious contender to be our 51st state." Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' The US president's tariffs as per reports could target both allies and rivals. The move economists warn may stoke inflation and disrupt global trade. Speaking from the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump justified the move by claiming that US allies have been "worse than our enemies" when it comes to trade. He singled out the European Union as being "absolutely brutal" in its dealings with Washington. Also read | 'India has more than nearly any other country': Trump imposes 'reciprocal tariffs' ahead of meeting with PM Modi The new tariffs will be structured on a country-by-country basis, with US trade officials tailoring duties to match levies imposed on American goods. A White House official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said that Washington would first examine economies with which the United States has the largest deficits or "most egregious trade practices." He said that the levies would not be sweeping, rather they would be tailored. For this, taxes the US sees as "discriminatory", such as value-added taxes (VATs), would be considered. "This should be a matter of weeks, in a few months, but not much longer than that," the official added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump calls Canada's trade policies unfair, repeats talk of it becoming 51st US state

US President Donald Trump believes Elon Musk met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi because he wanted to do business in India.&nbsp;
Trump, after announcing "reciprocal tariffs" on Thursday (Feb 13) was answering the questions of reporters.&nbsp;
The US president stressed that "India is a very hard place to do business in because of the tariffs".&nbsp;
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"They have the highest tariffs...It's a hard place to do business. I would imagine he met possibly because he is running a company, he is doing this as something that he has felt strongly about for a long time," Trump said.&nbsp;
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Journalist: Did Elon Musk meet with Prime Minister Modi as an American CEO, or as a representative of the US govt? President Trump: I don&rsquo;t know. They met, and I assume he wants to do business in India. But India is a very hard place to do business in because of the tariffs... <a href="https://t.co/rAsyUOfTRm">pic.twitter.com/rAsyUOfTRm</a>
&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1890130993694023919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
Trump also announced reciprocal tariffs the same day before his meeting with Indian PM Modi.&nbsp;
In an escalation on trade issues, Trump further said that whatever countries charge the US, America will charge the same, "no more, no less".&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-us-visit-live-updates-president-trump-to-host-dinner-for-indian-pm-at-white-house-full-schedule-8718153">PM Modi US visit Live: Trump imposes 'reciprocal tariffs', says 'India has the most'</a>
For example, if India imposes a 25 per cent tariff on US autos, Washington will have a 25 per cent tariff as well on imports of autos from India, explained a Nomura report this week.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday (Feb 13) at the Blair House in Washington DC.&nbsp;
Musk, who heads the Donald Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was accompanied by his three children. He also presented PM Modi with a special gift before the discussion.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-has-more-than-nearly-any-other-country-trump-imposes-reciprocal-tariffs-ahead-of-meeting-pm-modi-8719155">'India has more than nearly any other country': Trump imposes 'reciprocal tariffs' ahead of meeting with PM Modi</a>
Taking to his official X handle, PM Modi said that he had a good meeting with Musk, where he discussed issues such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation.
"Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India&rsquo;s efforts towards reform and furthering &lsquo;Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,&rsquo;" PM Modi wrote on X.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: "They have the highest tariffs. It's a hard place to do business. I would imagine he met possibly because he is running a company," Trump said.

US President Donald Trump believes Elon Musk met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi because he wanted to do business in India. Trump, after announcing "reciprocal tariffs" on Thursday (Feb 13) was answering the questions of reporters. The US president stressed that "India is a very hard place to do business in because of the tariffs". Also read: Elon Musk's kids take the limelight as he meets PM Modi in US | See pics HERE "They have the highest tariffs...It's a hard place to do business. I would imagine he met possibly because he is running a company, he is doing this as something that he has felt strongly about for a long time," Trump said. Journalist: Did Elon Musk meet with Prime Minister Modi as an American CEO, or as a representative of the US govt? President Trump: I don’t know. They met, and I assume he wants to do business in India. But India is a very hard place to do business in because of the tariffs... pic.twitter.com/rAsyUOfTRm — WION (@WIONews) February 13, 2025 Trump also announced reciprocal tariffs the same day before his meeting with Indian PM Modi. In an escalation on trade issues, Trump further said that whatever countries charge the US, America will charge the same, "no more, no less". Also read: PM Modi US visit Live: Trump imposes 'reciprocal tariffs', says 'India has the most' For example, if India imposes a 25 per cent tariff on US autos, Washington will have a 25 per cent tariff as well on imports of autos from India, explained a Nomura report this week. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday (Feb 13) at the Blair House in Washington DC. Musk, who heads the Donald Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was accompanied by his three children. He also presented PM Modi with a special gift before the discussion. Also read: 'India has more than nearly any other country': Trump imposes 'reciprocal tariffs' ahead of meeting with PM Modi Taking to his official X handle, PM Modi said that he had a good meeting with Musk, where he discussed issues such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation. "Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,’" PM Modi wrote on X. Also read: Trump, Modi to discuss defence, trade, and critical technologies; key announcements expected (With inputs from agencies)

Did Musk meet Modi as a CEO or US govt official? Trump thinks it's the former

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Tesla CEO and billionaire <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-prime-minister-narendra-modi-meets-spacex-ceo-elon-musk-8719029">Elon Musk</a> at Blair House in Washington DC, as he began his US visit.&nbsp;
Musk was accompanied by his family, including his three children X, Strider and Azure.&nbsp;
PM Modi was seen sharing a laugh with Musk's children.&nbsp;
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It was also a delight to meet Mr. <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a>&rsquo;s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects! <a href="https://t.co/0WTEqBaVpT">pic.twitter.com/0WTEqBaVpT</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1890099707311190205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

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In a post on X, the Indian PM said, "It was also a delight to meet Mr. Elon Musk's family and to talk about a wide range of subjects!"
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The discussions revolved around key topics, like space, innovation, artificial intelligence, and Tesla's expansion plans in India.&nbsp;
Musk's children added a unique touch to their official meeting.&nbsp;
This has become quite common as, a day before, Musk took his son X to his conference with Donald Trump.&nbsp;
Last month, he was also seen on stage with Musk at Trump's pre-inauguration rally in Washington, DC.&nbsp;
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Moreover, he was also present at Trump and First Lady Melania's annual New Year's Eve bash at Mar-a-Lago.&nbsp;
PM Modi is currently in the US on a two-day visit. He is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump later in the day.
He held bilateral meetings with US NSA Michael Waltz, Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy.&nbsp;
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PM Modi said that he had a good meeting with Musk where they discussed issues such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation.
"Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India&rsquo;s efforts towards reform and furthering &lsquo;Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,&rsquo;" PM Modi wrote.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: PM Modi said that he had a good meeting with Musk, where they discussed issues such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk at Blair House in Washington DC, as he began his US visit. Musk was accompanied by his family, including his three children X, Strider and Azure. PM Modi was seen sharing a laugh with Musk's children. It was also a delight to meet Mr. @elonmusk’s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects! pic.twitter.com/0WTEqBaVpT — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025 In a post on X, the Indian PM said, "It was also a delight to meet Mr. Elon Musk's family and to talk about a wide range of subjects!" The discussions revolved around key topics, like space, innovation, artificial intelligence, and Tesla's expansion plans in India. Musk's children added a unique touch to their official meeting. This has become quite common as, a day before, Musk took his son X to his conference with Donald Trump. Last month, he was also seen on stage with Musk at Trump's pre-inauguration rally in Washington, DC. Also read: PM Modi US visit Live: Trump imposes 'reciprocal tariffs', says 'India has the most' Moreover, he was also present at Trump and First Lady Melania's annual New Year's Eve bash at Mar-a-Lago. PM Modi is currently in the US on a two-day visit. He is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump later in the day. He held bilateral meetings with US NSA Michael Waltz, Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy. Also read: 'India has more than nearly any other country': Trump imposes 'reciprocal tariffs' ahead of meeting with PM Modi PM Modi said that he had a good meeting with Musk where they discussed issues such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation. "Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,’" PM Modi wrote. Also read: PM Modi meets Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in US (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's kids steal the show as he meets PM Modi in US | See pics

US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs that will affect all countries that impose tariffs on American goods. The move on Thursday (Feb 13) came ahead of his meeting with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump said India has more tariffs than nearly any other country, Reuters reported.&nbsp;"India charges tremendously high tariffs," he told reporters.
In an escalation on trade issues, Trump further said that whatever countries charge the US, America will charge the same, "no more, no less".&nbsp;
"They charge us with tax and tariffs, it's very simple we will charge them with exact tax and tariffs," US President Donald Trump said.
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Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs to target allies and adversaries, says EU 'absolutely brutal' on trade Why would we pay $200 billion per year in subsidies when they are not a state? Canada could be a serious contender to be our 51st state, says Trump <a href="https://t.co/XJtG3amaW0">pic.twitter.com/XJtG3amaW0</a>
&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1890127652620472512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

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<h2>'Worse than our enemies'</h2>
While speaking in the Oval Office, he told reporters that US allies were often "worse than our enemies" on trade issues. The levies would be tailored to each US trading partner and consider factors like Value Added Tax (VAT).
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<h2 class="liveblogtextlist">Tariffs won't take immediate effect</h2>
However, a White House official said that the tariffs, which Trump put into motion via an executive action Thursday, won&rsquo;t take immediate effect, which is an intentional move to give nations time to potentially negotiate new trade terms with the US.
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Earlier in the day, Trump posted on Truth Social, "Three great weeks, perhaps the best-ever, but today is the big one: Reciprocal tariffs. Make America Great Again!!!!."&nbsp;
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The move is aimed at matching the US' tariff rates on imports to the level that other countries impose on United States goods.
For instance, if India levies a 25 per cent tariff on US automobile imports, Washington would respond by imposing a matching 25 per cent tariff on auto imports from New Delhi.
Since Trump took office for his second term as the US president, he has imposed tariffs on several countries, like Canada, Mexico, and China.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-reciprocal-tariffs-will-be-announced-thursday-8717978">&lsquo;Today is a big one&rsquo;: Trump&rsquo;s &lsquo;reciprocal tariffs&rsquo; post ahead of his meeting with PM Modi</a>
Moreover, Trump had recently also announced tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports beginning March 12.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: "They charge us with tax and tariffs, it's very simple we will charge them with exact tax and tariffs," US President Donald Trump said.

US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs that will affect all countries that impose tariffs on American goods. The move on Thursday (Feb 13) came ahead of his meeting with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump said India has more tariffs than nearly any other country, Reuters reported. "India charges tremendously high tariffs," he told reporters. In an escalation on trade issues, Trump further said that whatever countries charge the US, America will charge the same, "no more, no less". "They charge us with tax and tariffs, it's very simple we will charge them with exact tax and tariffs," US President Donald Trump said. Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs to target allies and adversaries, says EU 'absolutely brutal' on trade Why would we pay $200 billion per year in subsidies when they are not a state? Canada could be a serious contender to be our 51st state, says Trump pic.twitter.com/XJtG3amaW0 — WION (@WIONews) February 13, 2025 Also read: PM Modi's US visit: PM Modi meets US national security advisor Michael Waltz 'Worse than our enemies' While speaking in the Oval Office, he told reporters that US allies were often "worse than our enemies" on trade issues. The levies would be tailored to each US trading partner and consider factors like Value Added Tax (VAT). Also read: PM Modi US visit Live: Trump imposes 'reciprocal tariffs', says 'India has the most' Tariffs won't take immediate effect However, a White House official said that the tariffs, which Trump put into motion via an executive action Thursday, won’t take immediate effect, which is an intentional move to give nations time to potentially negotiate new trade terms with the US. Earlier in the day, Trump posted on Truth Social, "Three great weeks, perhaps the best-ever, but today is the big one: Reciprocal tariffs. Make America Great Again!!!!." Also read: Trump, Modi to discuss defence, trade, and critical technologies; key announcements expected The move is aimed at matching the US' tariff rates on imports to the level that other countries impose on United States goods. For instance, if India levies a 25 per cent tariff on US automobile imports, Washington would respond by imposing a matching 25 per cent tariff on auto imports from New Delhi. Since Trump took office for his second term as the US president, he has imposed tariffs on several countries, like Canada, Mexico, and China. Also read: ‘Today is a big one’: Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ post ahead of his meeting with PM Modi Moreover, Trump had recently also announced tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports beginning March 12. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump announces reciprocal tariffs ahead of meeting with Indian PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian-American entrepreneur-politician Vivek Ramaswamy at the Blair House in the US capital&nbsp;on Thursday (Feb 13).&nbsp;
In a post on X, the Indian PM said that he met Ramaswamy and his father-in-law in Washington DC. "We talked about diverse issues including innovation, culture and more."
Talking to Indian news agency ANI, Ramaswamy said it was an honour to welcome Modi to the US. 
"It was a pleasure and honour to welcome Prime Minister Modi here. Hope he has a wonderful visit and it was a great meeting," Ramaswamy said after their bilateral meeting.
Earlier, the Indian PM met with US NSA Michael Waltz and billionaire Elon Musk.&nbsp;
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PM Modi is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump later in the day. Key topics like tariffs, US-India defence deals, and immigration issues are on the agenda of PM Modi.&nbsp;
PM Modi called Waltz a "great friend of India', adding that there is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like AI, semiconductors, space and more.&nbsp;
He further stressed that defence, technology, and security are important aspects of India-USA ties and they both had a wonderful discussion around these issues.
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The meeting with Waltz was the first engagement of the day. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present at the meeting.
PM Modi, after meeting Elon Musk, took to X, saying that the two discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about, such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation.&nbsp;
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"I talked about India&rsquo;s efforts towards reform and furthering &lsquo;Minimum Government, Maximum Governance," PM Modi said.&nbsp;
Musk, who heads the Donald Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arrived at Blair House with his three young kids, who could be seen sitting with the two while they engaged in talks.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi also met the newly elected director of National intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, after landing in Washington, DC, on Thursday. He posted on X that he discussed India-US friendship with her and also congratulated her for becoming Trump&rsquo;s Director of National Intelligence.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: PM Modi is scheduled to meet US President Trump later in the day. Key topics like including tariffs, US-India defence deals, and immigration issues are on the agenda of PM Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian-American entrepreneur-politician Vivek Ramaswamy at the Blair House in the US capital on Thursday (Feb 13). In a post on X, the Indian PM said that he met Ramaswamy and his father-in-law in Washington DC. "We talked about diverse issues including innovation, culture and more." Talking to Indian news agency ANI, Ramaswamy said it was an honour to welcome Modi to the US. "It was a pleasure and honour to welcome Prime Minister Modi here. Hope he has a wonderful visit and it was a great meeting," Ramaswamy said after their bilateral meeting. Earlier, the Indian PM met with US NSA Michael Waltz and billionaire Elon Musk. Also read: PM Modi US visit Live: PM Modi meets Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy PM Modi is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump later in the day. Key topics like tariffs, US-India defence deals, and immigration issues are on the agenda of PM Modi. PM Modi called Waltz a "great friend of India', adding that there is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like AI, semiconductors, space and more. He further stressed that defence, technology, and security are important aspects of India-USA ties and they both had a wonderful discussion around these issues. Also read: Trump, Modi to discuss defence, trade, and critical technologies; key announcements expected The meeting with Waltz was the first engagement of the day. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present at the meeting. PM Modi, after meeting Elon Musk, took to X, saying that the two discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about, such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation. Also read: Indian PM Modi meets SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, says 'talked about India’s efforts towards reform' "I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance," PM Modi said. Musk, who heads the Donald Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arrived at Blair House with his three young kids, who could be seen sitting with the two while they engaged in talks. Earlier in the day, PM Modi also met the newly elected director of National intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, after landing in Washington, DC, on Thursday. He posted on X that he discussed India-US friendship with her and also congratulated her for becoming Trump’s Director of National Intelligence. Also read: 'Great friend': PM Modi meets US NSA Michael Waltz, says 'strong potential for cooperation in AI, space' (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi meets Indian-American entrepreneur-politician Vivek Ramaswamy in US

Delhi: As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, senior White House administration officials have outlined an agenda focused on defence, trade, energy, infrastructure, and regional partnerships. In a briefing with reporters, officials emphasised the aim to &ldquo;build on defence sales to India&rdquo;, ensuring the prioritisation of American defence technology in the talks.&nbsp;
Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-okay-with-russian-president-vladimir-putins-demand-to-keep-ukraine-out-of-nato-8715816" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Trump 'okay' with Putin's demand to keep Ukraine out of NATO</a> &ldquo;The President is focusing on unleashing American energy, and prioritising India as a key importer of American natural resources to power the economy,&rdquo; they stated, highlighting the discussions on enhancing trade relations, reducing trade deficits, and fostering expanded trade relationships. The talks will also include the signing of a new defence framework, with ongoing talks about India&rsquo;s procurement of American defence assets.
Indian PM Modi is the fourth foreign leader Trump will be hosting since his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. The rapport between Modi and Trump, described as having &ldquo;natural warmth&rdquo;, dates back to Trump&rsquo;s first term, with officials recalling the significant events like &ldquo;Howdy Modi&rdquo; and &ldquo;Namaste Trump&rdquo;.&nbsp; Both leaders have had two conversations since Trump&rsquo;s re-election in November 2024, the most recent on Jan. 27. &ldquo;President Trump is proud of [the] close relationship with PM Modi. He is looking forward to building on the bonds of friendship between the two countries,&rdquo; officials said, lauding the contributions of the Indian diaspora in America.&nbsp;
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On the technology front, officials anticipate announcements concerning collaboration in critical technologies. They stressed the importance of &ldquo;fair trade&rdquo; with India, noting that increased defence equipment procurement from the U.S. could help mitigate trade deficit. The agenda also includes discussions on Quad grouping and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, which was announced during the 2023 Delhi G20 Summit. &ldquo;Both leaders will discuss how to build the Quad partnership, promote stability, and peace across the Indo-Pacific,&rdquo; officials noted, with India scheduled to host the next Quad Summit.
Topics such as the Russia-Ukraine War will also be on the table when both leaders sit for talks. Regarding the Pannun murder plot case, involving allegations of an attempted assassination of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on U.S. soil, officials underscored that &ldquo;President Trump prioritises the safety of every American.&rdquo;

World, India News: Indian PM Modi is the fourth foreign leader Trump will be hosting since his inauguration. The rapport between them dates back to Trump’s first term, with officials recalling significant events like “Howdy Modi” and “Namaste Trump”.

Delhi: As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, senior White House administration officials have outlined an agenda focused on defence, trade, energy, infrastructure, and regional partnerships. In a briefing with reporters, officials emphasised the aim to “build on defence sales to India”, ensuring the prioritisation of American defence technology in the talks. Also read | Trump 'okay' with Putin's demand to keep Ukraine out of NATO “The President is focusing on unleashing American energy, and prioritising India as a key importer of American natural resources to power the economy,” they stated, highlighting the discussions on enhancing trade relations, reducing trade deficits, and fostering expanded trade relationships. The talks will also include the signing of a new defence framework, with ongoing talks about India’s procurement of American defence assets. Indian PM Modi is the fourth foreign leader Trump will be hosting since his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. The rapport between Modi and Trump, described as having “natural warmth”, dates back to Trump’s first term, with officials recalling the significant events like “Howdy Modi” and “Namaste Trump”. Both leaders have had two conversations since Trump’s re-election in November 2024, the most recent on Jan. 27. “President Trump is proud of [the] close relationship with PM Modi. He is looking forward to building on the bonds of friendship between the two countries,” officials said, lauding the contributions of the Indian diaspora in America. Also read | India signs key pact with Panama for Quick Impact Projects On the technology front, officials anticipate announcements concerning collaboration in critical technologies. They stressed the importance of “fair trade” with India, noting that increased defence equipment procurement from the U.S. could help mitigate trade deficit. The agenda also includes discussions on Quad grouping and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, which was announced during the 2023 Delhi G20 Summit. “Both leaders will discuss how to build the Quad partnership, promote stability, and peace across the Indo-Pacific,” officials noted, with India scheduled to host the next Quad Summit. Topics such as the Russia-Ukraine War will also be on the table when both leaders sit for talks. Regarding the Pannun murder plot case, involving allegations of an attempted assassination of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on U.S. soil, officials underscored that “President Trump prioritises the safety of every American.”

Trump, Modi to discuss defence, trade, and critical technologies; key announcements expected

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Elon Musk in Washington on Thursday (Feb 13). Before the meeting, the SpaceX CEO presented a special gift to PM Modi.&nbsp;
<div>However, it was not clear what the mystery gift contained. Some speculated on social media that it was a piece from a SpaceX rocket launch.</div>
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<div>For his part, Modi gave Musk's children three books: The Crescent Moon by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, The Great RK Narayan Collection and Pandit Vishnu Sharma's Panchatantra.</div>
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<h2>PM Modi and Musk meet</h2>
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Tesla CEO and billionaire at Blair House in Washington DC. The meeting followed Modi&rsquo;s discussions with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz.&nbsp;
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In an X post, PM Modi listed the various topics on which the two talked.
&ldquo;Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC,&rdquo; PM Modi wrote.
&ldquo;We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India&rsquo;s efforts towards reform and furthering &lsquo;Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.&rsquo;&rdquo;
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Had a very good meeting with <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India&rsquo;s efforts towards reform and furthering &lsquo;Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.&rsquo; <a href="https://t.co/tNgnaJJHs2">pic.twitter.com/tNgnaJJHs2</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1890099285141967307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Musk, who heads the Donald Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arrived at Blair House with his three young kids who could be seen sitting with the two while they engaged in talks.
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It was also a delight to meet Mr. <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a>&rsquo;s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects! <a href="https://t.co/0WTEqBaVpT">pic.twitter.com/0WTEqBaVpT</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1890099707311190205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present during the meeting. During his two-day US visit, Modi is set to meet President Donald Trump at the White House later in the day, making him the fourth foreign leader to visit the president following his inauguration on January 20. He will also meet Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy at the Blair House.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | India news | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Elon Musk in Washington on Thursday (Feb 13). Before the meeting, the SpaceX CEO presented a special gift to PM Modi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Elon Musk in Washington on Thursday (Feb 13). Before the meeting, the SpaceX CEO presented a special gift to PM Modi. However, it was not clear what the mystery gift contained. Some speculated on social media that it was a piece from a SpaceX rocket launch. For his part, Modi gave Musk's children three books: The Crescent Moon by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, The Great RK Narayan Collection and Pandit Vishnu Sharma's Panchatantra. PM Modi and Musk meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Tesla CEO and billionaire at Blair House in Washington DC. The meeting followed Modi’s discussions with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz. Also read | PM Modi meets Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in US In an X post, PM Modi listed the various topics on which the two talked. “Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC,” PM Modi wrote. “We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.’” Had a very good meeting with @elonmusk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.’ pic.twitter.com/tNgnaJJHs2 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025 Also read | Trump, Modi to discuss defence, trade, and critical technologies; key announcements expected Musk, who heads the Donald Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arrived at Blair House with his three young kids who could be seen sitting with the two while they engaged in talks. It was also a delight to meet Mr. @elonmusk’s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects! pic.twitter.com/0WTEqBaVpT — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025 Also read | 'Great friend': PM Modi meets US NSA Michael Waltz, says 'strong potential for cooperation in AI, space' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present during the meeting. During his two-day US visit, Modi is set to meet President Donald Trump at the White House later in the day, making him the fourth foreign leader to visit the president following his inauguration on January 20. He will also meet Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy at the Blair House. (With inputs from agencies)

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk presents a special gift to Indian PM Narendra Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at the Blair House in Washington on Thursday (Feb 13).
Musk, who heads the Donald Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was accompanied by his three children.&nbsp;
He also presented PM Modi with a special gift before the discussion.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is underway at Blair House in Washington, DC. (Video: ANI/DD) <a href="https://t.co/74pq4q1FRd">pic.twitter.com/74pq4q1FRd</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1890085580488503540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
During his meeting with PM Modi, Musk likely discussed Starlink's ambitions in India, including its pending license application with the Department of Telecommunications. Notably, the Indian government has expressed support for allocating spectrum to Starlink through administrative means, rather than auction, paving the way for a potential breakthrough in the company's Indian operations.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-presents-a-special-gift-to-indian-pm-narendra-modi-8719066">Also read: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk presents a special gift to Indian PM Narendra Modi</a>
<h2>'Discussed space, mobility, technology'</h2>
Taking to his official X handle, PM Modi said that he had a good meeting with Musk, where he discussed issues such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation.
"Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India&rsquo;s efforts towards reform and furthering &lsquo;Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,&rsquo;" PM Modi wrote.
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Had a very good meeting with <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India&rsquo;s efforts towards reform and furthering &lsquo;Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.&rsquo; <a href="https://t.co/7xNEqnxERZ">pic.twitter.com/7xNEqnxERZ</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1890100201496748210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
In a separate post, the Indian prime minister shared images with Musk's kids saying that it was a "delight to meet" the Tesla CEO's family.
"It was also a delight to meet Mr. Elon Musk&rsquo;s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects!" he wrote.&nbsp;
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It was also a delight to meet Mr. <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a>&rsquo;s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects! <a href="https://t.co/0WTEqBaVpT">pic.twitter.com/0WTEqBaVpT</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1890099707311190205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
Earlier, Modi met US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz.
The meeting with Waltz was the first engagement of the day. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present at the meeting.
PM Modi arrived in the US capital on Wednesday evening (Feb 12) for a bilateral meeting with President Trump.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: PM Modi met SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in Washington on Thursday. Musk, who heads the Donald Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arrived at Blair House with his three young kids.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at the Blair House in Washington on Thursday (Feb 13). Musk, who heads the Donald Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was accompanied by his three children. He also presented PM Modi with a special gift before the discussion. #WATCH | The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is underway at Blair House in Washington, DC. (Video: ANI/DD) pic.twitter.com/74pq4q1FRd — ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025 During his meeting with PM Modi, Musk likely discussed Starlink's ambitions in India, including its pending license application with the Department of Telecommunications. Notably, the Indian government has expressed support for allocating spectrum to Starlink through administrative means, rather than auction, paving the way for a potential breakthrough in the company's Indian operations. Also read: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk presents a special gift to Indian PM Narendra Modi 'Discussed space, mobility, technology' Taking to his official X handle, PM Modi said that he had a good meeting with Musk, where he discussed issues such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation. "Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,’" PM Modi wrote. Had a very good meeting with @elonmusk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.’ pic.twitter.com/7xNEqnxERZ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025 In a separate post, the Indian prime minister shared images with Musk's kids saying that it was a "delight to meet" the Tesla CEO's family. "It was also a delight to meet Mr. Elon Musk’s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects!" he wrote. It was also a delight to meet Mr. @elonmusk’s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects! pic.twitter.com/0WTEqBaVpT — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025 Earlier, Modi met US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz. The meeting with Waltz was the first engagement of the day. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present at the meeting. PM Modi arrived in the US capital on Wednesday evening (Feb 12) for a bilateral meeting with President Trump. (With inputs from agencies)

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