Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed the joint sitting of the US Congress that India will be world's third economy soon.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India lives democracy and its does not discriminate on the basis of caste, creed or religion.

LED screens displaying PM Modi's and US President Joe Biden photos were displayed at the iconic Times Square in New York in order to welcome the Prime Minister who is on his first official State visit to the United States.

The Prime Minister who is on his first official US State visit was welcomed by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in DC.

PM Modi received a grand ceremonial welcome at the White House in Washington DC including the 19-gun salute.

As PM Modi's US visit is underway, Micron Technology in a statement said that it will invest USD 825 million in the semiconductor test, assembly plant while the rest of finance will come from the government.

Menu for PM Modi's state dinner at the White House: "The theme, the inspiration of State Dinner (being hosted at the White House for PM Modi) was India's national bird peacock," said White House social secretary Carlos Elizondo.

Guinness world record was created for most nationalities in a Yoga session at the Yoga Day event led by PM Narendra Modi, at the UN headquarters in New York, officials said.

PM Modi and Prof. Romer held discussions on India’s digital journey, including the use of Aadhar and innovative tools like Digilocker. They also discussed various initiatives being undertaken by India for urban development.

Congress thanked former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for ‘popularising’ Yoga, on the occasion of International Yoga Day. Party leader Shashi Tharoor noted that all those who played the role in popularising Yoga should be acknowledged including the Narendra Modi government.

A member of the Indian diaspora was seen donning a unique jacket with the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi printed on it.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the International Yoga Day celebrations at UN Headquarters lawns in New York on Wednesday. The event in a historic achievement created the Guinness World Record over participation of most nationalities.

"I am confident that Tesla will be in India and will do so as soon as humanly possible," he said.

"India is fully prepared and committed to protecting its sovereignty and dignity," Prime Minister Modi told the US newspaper when asked about last year clash with China.

Born on this day in 1958 in Uparbeda village in Odisha's Mayurbhanj, Murmu was sworn in as the 15th President of India on July 25 last year.

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said that India-US defence ties are robust and dynamic... "we conduct large number of miliatry excercises. Armed forces of two countries have staffed engagement. If u look at the defence partnership... the countries have been discussing for some time."

Indian Americans are holding 'India Unity Day' march across major US cities in order to welcome PM Modi ahead of his much awaited first state visit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has collaborated with Indian-American singer Fall for a special song on millets. According to the singer, who is also a Grammy awardee, the Prime Minister has written the song with her and husband.

The name change of the museum which is housed in Teen Murti premises drew sharp reaction from the Congress party which termed it as a "petty act". However, the BJP was quick to react with its dynastic jibe at the Congress.

PM Modi on climate change: In a video message to the three-day meeting underway in Hyderabad, Modi said climate change is causing extreme weather events more and more frequently, and these challenges are felt most by the global South.