Modi was at the White House for a private dinner on Wednesday, the day he arrived here from New York, and the whole of next morning, starting with a ceremonial reception
More than 400 guests were invited for the dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a specially decorated pavilion on the South Lawn of the White House.
Biden, Modi welcomed India's plans to procure General Atomics MQ-9B HALE UAVs. The MQ-9Bs, assembled in India, will enhance the ISR capabilities of India's armed forces across domains.
Rahul Gandhi said, "Manipur is burning for last 50 days but the Prime Minister is silent. An all party meeting has been called at a time when he himself is not in the country. It is clear that for Prime Minister, this meeting is not important."
Manmohan Singh was the last Indian Prime Minister hosted by a US President as a state guest until Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will join President Joe Biden on Thursday
Modi said that terrorism divides but tourism unites as it has the potential to unite people from all walks of life thereby creating a harmonious society.
Modi said, "I am confident that my visit to the US will reinforce our ties based on shared values of democracy, diversity and freedom. Together we stand stronger in meeting the shared global challenges."
Telangana government led by Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was extending all kinds of support to persons with disabilities and spending Rs 1,800 crore to help 5.16 lakh persons per year, said KT Rama Rao
With less than 10 days left for conclusion of outreach programme ‘Maha Jana Samparka Abhiyan’, BJP has been not able to cover even 50 percent of the assembly constituencies