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Narendra Modi: Rise of a 'new fashion icon' in the eyes of US media (see pics)

Washington: From a persona non grata to a new fashion icon - that's how a stunning election victory has transformed Narendra Modi in the eyes of the American media as Washington prepares to welcome India's



Meanwhile, at the State Department spokesperson Marie Harf again recalled that Obama and Secretary of State John "Kerry have both said, we look forward to welcoming the prime minister to Washington."

But she had "nothing to announce on dates. I know there are a lot of reports out there about dates, but we don't have dates yet."