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September 23, 2024 1:35 AM

PM Modi praises President Biden’s hospitality: “His warmth touched my heart”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to U.S. President Joe Biden for his warm hospitality during a visit to Biden's home in Delaware, saying that it "touched my heart." Speaking to the Indian diaspora at the Nassau Coliseum in New York, PM Modi emphasized that the honor he received is not solely his own but also belongs to 1.4 billion Indians and millions of Indians living abroad. "I salute you all, the Indian diaspora. Wherever I go in the world, I hear praise for th...

September 22, 2024 9:00 PM

Diwali-like festivities sweep New York ahead of PM Modi’s address to Indian diaspora

Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York, is buzzing with excitement as 15,000 members of the Indian diaspora, representing 42 states across the US, gather for a historic event to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The atmosphere has been described as akin to Diwali celebrations, filled with anticipation and cultural pride. Prime Minister Modi is set to address the “Modi and US” event around noon local time, where the Indian community will be treated to performances by over 500 artists, ...

September 22, 2024 7:59 PM

Indian diaspora in New York gears up for PM Modi’s address with traditional dhol-tasha beats

As anticipation builds for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Indian diaspora, the air in New York's Long Island is alive with the beats of Dhol-Tasha. The event, set to take place at the Nassau Coliseum, has drawn thousands of Indian community members eager to catch a glimpse of the PM, with many arriving as early as five hours before the event. Artists from various cultural groups played traditional music to welcome the Prime Minister, adding to the atmosphere of excitement and pri...

September 22, 2024 3:29 AM

Biden announces new Quad coast guard initiatives, confident of group’s future

US President Joe Biden hosted the fourth in-person Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, where he announced the launch of a new initiative for cooperation among the Coast Guards of the Quad nations—India, Australia, Japan, and the United States. Biden, alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, emphasized the growing strategic alignment of the Quad. In his opening remarks ahead of the Qua...

September 22, 2024 3:02 AM

Quad countries support peaceful resolution of all issues, committed to inclusive Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the Quad Summit on Saturday, underscored the alliance's shared democratic values amid global tensions and conflicts. He highlighted that cooperation among Quad nations -- India, the United States, Australia, and Japan -- is crucial for the greater good. In his opening remarks at the summit in Delaware, PM Modi said that the Quad is not an alliance against any nation but rather a forum that supports a rules-based international order, respect for sovereig...

September 22, 2024 2:50 AM

“Each time we sit down, I’m struck by our ability to find new areas of cooperation”: Biden to PM Modi as bilateral concludes

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden wrapped up their bilateral meeting in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, Biden expressed admiration for their ongoing collaboration. “Each time we sit down, I’m struck by our ability to find new areas of cooperation. Today was no different,” he said. In a post on X. PM Modi said," I thank President Biden for hosting me at his residence in Greenville, Delaware. Our talks were extremely fruitful. We had the opportunity to discuss re...

September 22, 2024 12:09 AM

Indian diaspora welcomes PM Modi with garba and art

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome upon his arrival in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, where members of the Indian diaspora performed traditional 'Garba' at the Hotel duPont. The atmosphere was electric as community members expressed their excitement to meet the Prime Minister. One diaspora member shared his enthusiasm, saying, “We are excited to see PM Modi. He is a great Prime Minister, probably one of the best we’ve had since independence. We wish him a long life ...

September 21, 2024 10:21 PM

PM Modi hails Indian diaspora during Wilmington visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian diaspora in the United States, highlighting their remarkable contributions across diverse sectors. During an interaction with the community in Wilmington, Delaware, PM Modi emphasized the vital role the Indian community has played in shaping the nation's positive image abroad. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said, “The Indian community has distinguished itself in the USA, making a positive impact across diverse sectors. It’s always a delig...

September 21, 2024 10:42 PM

PM Modi arrives in Philadelphia, heads to Delaware for bilateral talks and Quad Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday morning, marking the beginning of his three-day visit to the United States. His first stop will be Delaware, where he is set to engage in a high-profile bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden, followed by the annual Quad Summit. Philadelphia, known for its historical significance as the site of the First and Second Continental Congresses and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, served as the ...

September 20, 2024 8:43 AM

Quad has been working to make lives of people better in Indo-Pacific: US

US State Department's Hindustani Language Spokesperson, Margaret Macleod, has said that Quad since its inception has been working to make the lives of people better in the Indo-Pacific. She said that US President Joe Biden is hosting Quad Summit in Delaware, as it is his state and he wants to showcase the importance of his personal ties with Quad leaders. In an interview with ANI, Macleod stated that the next joint statement of Quad will include cooperation between the four nations in various s...