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Defence, Critical Tech On Agenda; PM Modi Heads To US For Landmark Visit | Details
Prime Minister Modi is visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. PM Modi will be hosted by the U.S. President and the First Lady at a state dinner on June 22. PM's visit also includes an address to the Joint Session of the US Congress on June 22. Several thousand Indian Americans are expected to attend the Welcome Ceremony on the South Lawns of the White House on Thursday when President Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden welcome him.
20 Jun 2023US Congress reaches deal on Covid-19 aid package
The package would be the second-largest economic stimulus in U.S. history, following a $2.3 trillion aid bill passed in March
2 min read21 Dec 2020India needs strong international support to fight Kashmir insurgency
According to people familiar with the developments, the hearing at the commission went better than New Delhi had anticipatedThis is the second US congressional panel hearing on the subject since August
1 min read15 Nov 2019Six US lawmakers seek clarification from Indian envoy on Kashmir situation
US Congress seeks to know how many have been detained under Public Safety Act, whether journalists and members of the US Congress will be allowed free access to the region India, in its response, had described the expressions of concern and questions as 'regrettable'
2 min read26 Oct 2019US Congress asks Trump to raise human rights violation issue with Pakistan
The letter has been signed by Democrat Bradley James Sherman and nine othersPakistan has received US aid and assistance totalling some $30 billion since 2001 to improve social and economic conditions, besides promoting good governance
2 min read22 Jul 2019India could soon become a 'NATO ally'as US lawmakers introduce a new bill
US lawmakers seeks to advance the US-India strategic relationshipIf enacted, the legislation would ensure that the US State Department treat India as a 'NATO ally'
1 min read12 Apr 2019Trump administration warned by congress over employer liability rule
Democratic lawmakers want more information on the NLRB’s use of subcontractors to push through limits on worker claimsThe proposed rule would alter the standard by which corporations can be held liable for the mistreatment of workers paid by its subcontractors or franchisees
3 min read14 Mar 2019US Cong writes to Homeland Security seeking humane treatment of Indian students
In the missive dated 6 February, the four have cited India's importance as a "strategic partner" and "friend" of the USThe letter also pointed out that Indian students in the US were "vital pillar" of people to people contacts between the two countries
1 min read7 Feb 2019Apple’s Tim Cook calls for privacy bill with right to delete data
Apple CEO said any new US legislation should give more power to consumers to know what data is being gathered and to delete that information on demand
2 min read17 Jan 2019What next after US govt shutdown on Mexico border wall?
US senators left Washington for the Christmas holiday with no sign of urgency to resolve the fight over Donald Trump's demand for Mexico border wall money
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