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PM Modi’s US visit ends: Here are some highlights

Prime minister modi wrapped up his three-day state visit to the united states with an address to the indian community members..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his state visit to the United States on Friday. The three-day state visit,  his first in nine years,  included at least three meetings with President Joe Biden, an address to members of the US Congress, and interactions with some of Silicon Valley’s top CEOs.

“Concluding a very special USA visit, where I got to take part in numerous programmes and interactions aimed at adding momentum to the India-USA friendship. Our nations will keep working together to make our planet a better place for the coming generations,” PM Modi tweeted, ahead of his departure. He is now headed to Egypt for another state visit.

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Here’s a round-up of the significant events from PM Modi’s official three-day State visit to the US as a representative of the Republic of India:

PM Modi delivers goodbye speech to Indian-American diaspora

“‘Together India and US are not just forming policies and agreements, we are shaping lives, dreams and destinies," said PM Narendra Modi addressing the Indian-American community at the end of his three-day state visit to the US.

“The partnership between India and the United States will make the world better in the 21st Century. You all play a crucial role in this partnership,” he added while speaking at Ronald Reagan Center, Washington on Friday.

At the heart of the Indo-US strategic partnership is deepening economic engagement and resolve on both sides to elevate the bilateral relationship to a “global strategic partnership”. Concluding the hour-long address amid cheers and chants of Bharat Mata ki Jai, the PM said, “I can sense a mini-India converging here. I thank you all for coming here. I have received unprecedented love and affection during my stay in the US.”

A joint statement is issued by India and the United States

India and the US have agreed on a broad sweep in ties , declaring that “no corner of human enterprise is untouched by the partnership between our two great countries, which spans the seas to the stars”. A 58-paragraph joint statement was issued after the bilateral meeting between PM Modi and President Joe Biden. The statement called on Pakistan to take action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for launching terrorist attacks. However, there was  no mention of Russia or the US formulation on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

A celebrity-studded state dinner in honour of PM Modi is organised

“Two great nations, two great friends, and two great powers. Cheers,” US President Biden told PM Modi in a toast at the state dinner Thursday hosted by US President at White House. Both the leaders expressed that the occasion celebrates great bonds of friendship between India and the United States. They hailed a new era in their nation’s relationship and spoke about deals on defence and commerce, which are aimed at countering China’s influence.

Big names in the tech world and billionaire industrialists such as Mukesh Ambani, Google CEO Sunder Pichai and Apple CEO Tim Cook were among those invited to the State Dinner hosted in the honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Thursday.

PM Modi addresses the US Congress, becoming the first Indian prime minister to do so twice

In an almost one hour speech to the US Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon a variety of themes ranging from the Ukraine war to terrorism to women's empowerment to environment concerns. They were met with applause and standing ovation several times by the US Congress members, including Vice President Kamala Harris.  “When India grows, it influences and uplifts everyone,” he told the American parliament.

The speech this time was longer in duration than last time, which was about 45 minutes in 2016.

Modi-Biden hold joint press conference at the White House

At a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden at the White House, PM Modi declares that the partnership between India and the US knows no bounds. At the press conference where the leaders took questions from one reporter from each side, Biden by his side, PM Modi said   Thursday that “democracy is in our DNA”, and “there is absolutely no question of discrimination” regardless of “caste, creed, religion and gender”. He was responding to a journalist’s question about what steps his government is willing to take to improve the rights of minorities in India and to uphold free speech.

Bilateral meeting takes place at the White House

The bilateral meeting between PM Modi and US President Joe Biden took place at the White House ahead of the former's address at the US Congress. White House officials previewed the possible outcomes of the official meet : a mega deal on the purchase of General Atomics MQ-9 “Reaper” armed drones by India, a joint mission by the NASA and ISRO to the International Space Station in 2024 and New Delhi joining the Artemis Accords, which brings like-minded countries together on civil space exploration.

Biden by his side in the East Room of the White House, Modi, too, headlined the strategic outcomes in his statement after the bilateral meeting between the two sides.

PM Modi presents an array of special gifts to President Biden and US First Lady

PM Modi presented an array of special gifts to US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden when they hosted him for a private dinner at the White House on Tuesday. The gifts included a lab-grown 7.5-carat green diamond and a handcrafted sandalwood box. Biden was also presented with the first edition print of the book  The Ten Principal Upanishads  from 1937.

A warm welcome for PM Modi at the White House

PM Narendra Modi received a warm welcome Thursday by United States president Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, as he arrived at White House to attend bilateral talks with US President Joe Biden, attend a State dinner and address the US Congress. His state visit to the US as a representative of the Republic of India set against the backdrop of a rapidly transforming world order, where India needs to keep both its strategic independence and geopolitical balance.

PM Modi leads International Yoga Day celebrations at UN headquarters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led yoga session at United Nations headquarters, on the occasion of 9th International Yoga Day , created Guinness World Record for participation of people of most nationalities , according to officials.

PM Modi arrives in New York, meets Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday arrived in New York on the first leg of his maiden state visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden. H e met several business and thought leaders like Tesla CEO Elon Musk , Nobel Prize winner Paul Romer and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. He also met with experts in healthcare, tech and education sectors and discussed the National Education policy, tuberculosis elimination efforts and policymaking, among other topics.

PM Modi leaves for US

PM Modi landed in New York late Tuesday evening, marking the beginning of his first State visit to the US, which he said “will reinforce ties based on shared values of democracy, diversity and freedom" with new milestones in the India-US relationship in Washington.

His packed state visit to the US from June 21 to June 23 upon the invitation of US President Joe Biden notably included International Yoga Day celebrations, a state dinner, bilateral meetings with  Biden, a US Congress address and a speech to the Indian-American diaspora.

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After PM Modi’s US visit, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft announce BIG tech investments in India

Following prime minister narendra modi’s state visit to the us, google, amazon, and microsoft have announced major tech investments in india..

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his state visit to the US that was aimed at improving the partnership between India and the Western superpower in technology, three major corporations including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have announced individual tech investments in India. The companies will make big capital investments and offer technology cooperation to develop the digital infrastructure of the country.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced today, June 24, that the company will open its global fintech operations centre in Gujarat's Gandhinagar's GIFT City district. Not only that, but the search engine giant has also committed to investing in India through its $10 billion digitization fund.

“It was an honour to meet PM Modi during the historic visit to the US . We shared with the Prime Minister that Google is investing USD 10 billion in India's digitisation fund. We are excited today that we are announcing the opening up of our global fintech operation centre in GIFT city Gujarat,” news agency ANI quoted Pichai as saying.

He further added, “It will cement India's fintech leadership, thanks to UPI , and Aadhaar. We are going to build on that foundation and take it globally”.

Amazon, Microsoft also share investment plans in India

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that the ecommerce giant has committed an additional $15 billion investment in India over the next 7 years, taking their total investment to $26 billion. The financial contribution was revealed by Jassy to PM Modi in person during their meeting.

“Productive meeting with Prime Minister @NarendraModi. Discussed Amazon's commitment to invest $26B in India by 2030; working together we will support startups, create jobs, enable exports, and empower individuals and small businesses to compete globally,” he said in a tweet .

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella also held a meeting with the Indian PM and discussed the role technology can play in improving the lives of Indians. In particular, the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) was discussed as well as a plan to explore its use case was shared.

Microsoft announced in a statement, “India is home to one of the most vibrant developer and start-up ecosystems in the world, and Microsoft remains deeply committed to the growth of Indian technology - that will impact both India and markets across the globe”.

Apart from these major tech corporations, Tesla CEO Elon Musk had also said that he will bring Tesla cars to India “as soon as humanly possible”. Musk's SpaceX, meanwhile, is trying to bring Starlink satellite internet to India.

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PM Modi returns to India after his landmark visit to US, Egypt

Pm modi arrived in cairo on saturday after concluding his high-profile state visit to the us..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India Sunday night after his six-day visit to the US and Egypt during which several landmark agreements were signed.

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Modi was received at the Delhi airport by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi and BJP chief J P Nadda. BJP leaders and party MPs from Delhi such as Harsh Vardhan, Hans Raj Hans and Gautam Gambhir were also present.

The prime minister had embarked on his visit to the US on June 20 and in New York, he led a historic event at the UN Headquarters to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga on June 21.

Read | In Cairo, PM Modi visits 11th century mosque restored by India's Dawoodi Bohra community

Later, in Washington DC, he was given a red-carpet welcome at the White House by President Biden. The two leaders held a historic summit on Thursday, followed by Modi's address to Congress and a State Dinner hosted at the White House by the Bidens in his honour.

The visit was marked by several major deals to boost cooperation in key areas such as defence, space and trade.

Modi arrived in Cairo on Saturday after concluding his high-profile state visit to the US and was received at the airport by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.

He concluded his first-ever visit to Egypt this evening. During the visit, he held talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and was conferred the Arab country's highest honour 'Order of the Nile'.

Modi held talks with Sisi on Sunday and discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries with a focus on improving trade and investments, energy ties and people-to-people ties. The two countries elevated their relationship to a "Strategic Partnership".

President El-Sisi conferred Modi the 'Order of the Nile' award - Egypt's highest state honour. This is the 13th highest state honour conferred upon Prime Minister Modi.

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PM Modi set to visit USA and Egypt from June 20-25. Here's his agenda for the trip

Prime minister modi will commence his us trip by celebrating the international day of yoga at the united nations headquarters on june 21. he will then hold a state visit to egypt from 24-25 june, where he will meet president sisi..

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to leave for an official state visit to the USA on June 21, at the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden. The visit will commence in New York, where he will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations Headquarters.

June 21 is celebrated as the International Day of Yoga as declared by the UN General Assembly in December 2014.

Following the celebration, the Prime Minister will travel to Washington DC, where he will receive a ceremonial welcome at the White House on June 22 and hold discussions with President Biden during a state dinner hosted in his honor.

At the invitation of Congressional Leaders, the Prime Minister will address a Joint Sitting of the US Congress on June 22. Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy and Speaker of the Senate Charles Schumer are among those extending the invitation.

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On June 23, Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken will jointly host a luncheon for Prime Minister Modi.

Apart from these official engagements, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to have interactions with leading CEOs, professionals, and other stakeholders. He will also meet members of the Indian Diaspora.

Subsequently, Prime Minister Modi will travel to Cairo for a state visit to Egypt from June 24-25. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi extended the invitation to the Prime Minister during his visit to India as the 'Chief Guest' for Republic Day celebrations in January 2023. This will be the Prime Minister's first visit to Egypt.

During his visit, Prime Minister is expected to hold talks with President Sisi, interact with senior dignitaries from the Egyptian Government, engage with prominent Egyptian personalities, and meet the Indian community in Egypt. During President Sisi's State Visit to India in January 2023, the two nations agreed to elevate their relationship to a 'Strategic Partnership'.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a three-day state visit to the United States adding momentum to the India-USA bilateral relationship.

How significant is the State visit?

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 3-day state visit to the US has had a significant impact on India's global standing.
• It highlights the country's dual identity as a spiritual democracy and an economic power .
• The visit showcased India's cultural heritage, diplomatic prowess, and its growing influence on the world stage.
• The bilateral meeting between the two sides brought out several strategic outcomes for India ranging from emerging technologies, space, energy and defence.
• It strengthened the bilateral relationship between India and the U.S.

What are the key takeaways from PM’s U.S. visit?

• Semiconductor Supply Chains - A MoU on Semiconductor Supply Chain and Innovation Partnership was signed between the countries.
• Critical Minerals - India became the newest partner of the U.S.’s Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) to diversify and secure critical mineral supply chains.
• Telecommunications - India and the United States launched public-private Joint Task Forces.
• India’s Bharat 6G and the U.S. Next G Alliance will co-lead this public-private research.
• Space - India has signed the Artemis Accords, a common vision of space exploration for the benefit of all humankind. To know more about this, Click here .
• Quantum tech - A Joint Quantum Coordination Mechanism was established to facilitate joint research between the public and private sectors across both countries.
• iCET - ‘ Innovation Handshake’ , a commercial Dialogue will be launched to connect each country’s start-up ecosystems, supporting U.S.-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology ( iCET ).
• Civil Aviation - Air India strike a historic agreement with Boeing to acquire more than 200 American-made aircraft.
• Defence - The India-U.S. Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) was inaugurated joint innovation on defense technologies integrating India’s private defense industry.
• Student Exchange - Launched a new Joint Task Force of the Association of American Universities and leading Indian educational institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology.
• Research - Launched a university network of Indo-U.S. Global Challenge Institutes to help create more research partnerships and exchanges in agriculture, energy, health, and technology.
• Energy - USAID signed an MOU with the Ministry of Railways to work together on Indian Railways’ target to become a “net-zero” carbon emitter by 2030.
• India and the United States committed to creating innovative investment platforms for Green Technology.
• Medicine - The U.S. National Cancer Institute through two new grants to develop an artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled digital pathology platform.

How is India’s strategic independence and geopolitical balance?

Indo-pacific - the united states to join the indo-pacific oceans initiative, a regional initiative inaugurated by indian prime minister..

• Indian Ocean - The United States and India will hold an Indian Ocean Dialogue that convenes U.S. and Indian officials to promote greater regional coordination. 
• Reiterates permanent membership in a reformed UNSC,
• Has announced support for Indian membership in the International Energy Agency (IAEA)
• Recommits to advancing Indian membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
• Also President Biden has invited Prime Minister Modi to attend the APEC Summit in San Francisco in November 2023.
• The Indian Express | Highlights of PM Modi’s US visit
• The Indian Express | Modi says talks, decisions add a new chapter
• Whitehouse | Republic of India Official State Visit to the U.S.

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Secretary, Department of Telecommunications Transformative visit to USA

The Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications embarked on a transformative visit to the United States starting on 12 th  January 2024, addressing critical aspects of India’s technological prowess and global collaboration. The highlights of this significant journey include:

  PanIIT 2024 Event in Washington, DC:

Secretary (DoT) delivered a compelling keynote on ‘Technology Diplomacy: Navigating the Geopolitical Landscape ‘ at the PanIIT 2024 event. Emphasizing India’s Digital Transformation, he underscored the importance of tech diplomacy for diversifying the supply chain, crucial for the growth of the ICT sector. A Joint Work Plan was inked with PanIIT USA, fostering expertise exchange for Indian research projects and guiding startups towards the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Exploration of Quantum Communications Collaboration at the University of Chicago

In a strategic move to bolster India’s self-reliance in Quantum Communications, the Secretary visited the University of Chicago. Engaging in deep-diving sessions and touring Quantum Communication labs, he explored potential collaborations in Quantum Networks and Quantum Teleportation. This initiative aims to elevate R&D, foster innovation, and fortify the startup ecosystem in Quantum Communications within India.

  Meeting with Deputy NSA, USA – Ms. Ann Neuberger

The Secretary met with Deputy NSA, USA, Ms. Ann Neuberger, resulting in the formalization and release of the ‘US-India OpenRAN Acceleration Roadmap.’ This milestone agreement promotes collaboration for interoperability and scaled deployments of OpenRAN products. Both sides concurred on joint efforts in Next Generation Communication Technologies, marking a significant stride towards global technological advancement.

Engagement with Delegates of the World Bank

At the World Bank, the Secretary(Telecom) met Senior MD Axel van Trotsenburg, VP South Asia Martin Raiser, VP Infrastructure Guangzhou Chen, and Director Strategy and Operations Qimiao Fan. Discussions revolved around India’s initiatives in Digital Public Infrastructure, Cell Broadcast Technology, and the promotion of the startup ecosystem. The World Bank was invited to join the ‘AI for Good’ effort of ITU/UN, with a specific focus on the South Asian and African regions.

This visit epitomizes the Department of Telecommunication’s commitment to technological excellence, international collaboration, and self-reliance, aligning seamlessly with the vision of  Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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PM Modi's first state visit to US: What to expect

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on Tuesday for his maiden three-day state visit to the United States (US) . Before taking off, Modi announced on his website that the formal invitation by President Joe Biden reflected "the vigor and vitality of the partnership between our democracies." Here's what to expect from Modi's US visit.

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#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves from Delhi for his first official State visit to the United States. He will attend Yoga Day celebrations at the UN HQ in New York and hold talks with US President Joe Biden & address to the Joint Session of the US Congress in… pic.twitter.com/y6avSoPpkd — ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2023

Modi to address US Congress on June 22

Modi is scheduled to commence his visit from New York. On Wednesday, he will participate in International Yoga Day celebrations at the United Nations (UN) headquarters. He will then travel to Washington DC where he will meet Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for a state dinner along with several dignitaries. On Thursday, he will address a joint session of the US Congress .

Modi to hold talks with Biden

During his meeting with Biden, Modi is expected to discuss the visa wait-time issue, which has left Indians facing a waiting period of up to 600 days. Further, he would likely reach a jet engine manufacturing deal. This coincides with earlier reports, which claimed that US-based General Electric may produce the GE-F414 jet engine in India in a multi-million-dollar deal with Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL).

PM to meet Elon Musk

In New York, the prime minister is expected to meet with around 24 people, including Nobel laureates, economists, artists, academicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, and more. According to ANI , the names include Tesla co-founder Elon Musk , astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Grammy award-winning Indian-American singer Falguni Shah, economist Paul Romer, essayist Nicholas Nassim Taleb, investor Ray Dalio, and author Jeff Smith, among others.

Indian diaspora prepares for Modi's visit

Modi will also interact with the Indian diaspora in the US. Ahead of his visit, Indians in New Jersey have started handcrafting a 20-foot-long floral garland with tricolor as its theme. Moreover, women of the Indian diaspora in Richmond were seen dancing and rehearsing to prepare for their performance during Modi's visit. Children, too, were seen making Indian flags to welcome Modi.

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Why in news, what is a state visit, india-us bilateral relations, trade & economic relations between india and us, defence cooperation between india and us, s&t and space cooperation between india and us, challenges in india – us relation.

• PM Modi is on an Official State Visit to USA. This is his first state visit to the country .
• In December 2014, the UN General Assembly had adopted a resolution proclaiming June 21 as the International Day of Yoga.
• meet President Biden to continue their high-level dialogue;
• attend a State Dinner hosted by President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden;
• address a Joint Sitting of the U.S. Congress on June 22.

• Before PM Modi, the only two state visits under President Joe Biden have been by France’s President Emmanuel Macron and South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol.
• Invitation for a state visit signifies that the US considers the guest nation an important friend and ally.
• The state dinner is held at the White House, the residence of the US President.
• It has the symbolic value of a visiting dignitary sharing a meal at the host’s home.
• a 21-gun salute White House arrival ceremony and 
• an invitation to stay at the Blair House (the US President’s guesthouse across Pennsylvania Avenue).
• In 2022-23, the bilateral trade between India and the USA stood at a record US$ 191 billion as against US$ 119.42 billion in 2021-22.
• In 2021-22, India had a trade surplus of US$ 32.8 billion with the US .
• USA became India’s second largest source of FDI during 2020-21 with inflows of US$ 13.82 billion. 
• US is one of the top 5 investment destinations for Indian FDI.
• India-US defence cooperation is based on “ New Framework for India-US Defence Cooperation ”, which was renewed for a period of ten years in 2015. 
• In 2016, the defence relationship was designated as a Major Defence Partnership (MDP) to build a comprehensive, enduring and mutually beneficial defence partnership. 
• In July 2018, India was moved into the Tier-1 of the US Department of Commerce’s Strategic Trade Authorization license exception .
• In August 2022, a U.S. Navy Ship (USNS) Charles Drew visited in Chennai for repairs and allied services. This was the first ever repair of a U.S. Navy ship in India .
• Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Association (2016); 
• Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (2018); 
• Industrial Security Agreement (2019); 
• Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (2020).
• Bilateral exercises include: Yudh Abhyas (Army); Vajra Prahar (Special Forces), a tri-services exercise– Tiger Triumph (inaugurated in 2019). 
• In November 2022, Australian Navy joined the U.S.-India-Japan MALABAR annual Naval Exercise. U.S. participated in India’s multilateral Exercise Milan 2022 .
• ISRO and NASA are working together to realize a joint microwave remote sensing satellite for Earth observation, named NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR).
• ISRO availed NASA/JPL’s Deep Space Network Antenna support for its Chandrayaan-1, Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) and Chandrayaan-2 mission. 
• Both sides are currently exploring the possibility of availing similar support for Chandrayaan-3 satellite.
• On commercial front, ISRO has launched more than 200 satellites from US, on-board Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), as co passengers.
• NSA Doval and his US counterpart Jake Sullivan launched a new US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies in January 2023.
• These emerging technologies include artificial intelligence , quantum computing , semiconductors and wireless telecommunication .
• The United States worries about the India-Russia relationship, especially that India’s reliance on Russian military imports will continue.
• Recently, India’s oil imports from Russia have displaced Iraq as its top supplier. 
• The US still has significant export controls on India (instituted after the 1998 nuclear test), which inhibits the free transfer of technology. 
• GSP is the largest and oldest US trade preference programme.
• It is designed to promote economic development by allowing duty-free entry for thousands of products from designated beneficiary countries.
• India makes up only two percent of the United States’ merchandise trade due to policies that protect domestic industry from foreign competition.
• Many members of Congress and officials in the Biden administration are following reports on civil liberties and minority rights in India. 
• Furthermore, questions are being raised surrounding data protection in India and what the implications are vis-à-vis surveillance and censorship .
• Data published by the US embassy in India shows that the wait for B1 and B2 work visas still stretches beyond 400 days in many instances.

Q1)  What is NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR)?

NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) is a joint Earth observation satellite mission between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The mission aims to provide high-resolution, dual-frequency radar images of the Earth's surface for a variety of applications, including land and resource management, disaster monitoring, and climate studies.

Q2)   What is international yoga day?

International Yoga Day, also known as World Yoga Day, is observed annually on June 21st. It is an initiative that was proposed by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and was first celebrated in 2015. The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared June 21st as International Yoga Day to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga and promote its practice worldwide.

Source:  PM Modi lands in U.S. capital, to meet Joe Biden  |  MEA  |  Council on Foreign Relation  |  Indian Express

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Iraq militant group says it is resuming attacks on US forces as base in Syria is targeted

First attack on US forces since early February comes day after Iraq’s prime minister returns from US visit

An Iraqi militant group has said it will resume attacks on US forces in the country, as it appeared to claim responsibility for a strike on an American military base in north-eastern Syria which saw at least five rockets launched from the Iraqi town of Zummar.

Sunday’s strike against US forces is the first since early February, when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq stopped their attacks against US troops.

It comes one day after Iraq’s prime minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, returned from a visit to the United States and met with Joe Biden at the White House.

Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah said Iraqi armed groups had decided to resume attacks on the US presence in the country after seeing little progress on talks to achieve the exit of American troops during al-Sudani’s visit to Washington.

“What happened a short while ago is the beginning,” the group said.

Rami Abdel Rahman, director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor, said several rockets had been fired “from Iraqi territory at the Kharab al-Jir base” in north-east Syria, where US forces are stationed.

A statement from the Iraqi security forces accused “outlaw elements of having targeted a base of the international coalition with rockets in the heart of Syrian territory”, at about 9.50pm local time.

Iraqi forces responded to the attack by launching a major search operation in northern Nineveh province which found the vehicle used in the attack, they said in a statement.

The security forces burned the vehicle involved, the statement added.

After a series of rocket attacks and drone strikes by pro-Iran armed factions against US soldiers deployed in the Middle East in the early part of the year, there had been several weeks of calm.

In January, a drone attack killed three US soldiers in the Jordanian desert on the Syrian border. In response, the US military struck dozens of targets in Syria and Iraq , aiming for pro-Iran forces, and drawing criticism from the governments of both countries.

The United States has about 2,500 soldiers stationed in Iraq and nearly 900 across the border in Syria as part of an international coalition created in 2014 to fight the Islamic State group.

Reuters and Agence France-Presse contributed to this report

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During my visit, I will review the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with President Biden and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. I am also looking forward to meeting Vice President Kamala Harris to explore opportunities for cooperation between our two nations particularly in the area of science and technology.

I will participate in the first in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit along with President Biden, Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan. The Summit provides an opportunity to take stock of the outcomes of our Virtual Summit in March this year and identify priorities for future engagements based on our shared vision for the Indo-Pacific region.

I will also meet Prime Minister Morrison of Australia and Prime Minister Suga of Japan to take stock of the strong bilateral relations with their respective countries and continue our useful exchanges on regional and global issues.

I will conclude my visit with an Address at the United Nations General Assembly focusing on the pressing global challenges including the Covid-19 pandemic, the need to combat terrorism, climate change and other important issues.

My visit to the US would be an occasion to strengthen the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with USA, consolidate relations with our strategic partners –  Japan and Australia - and to take forward our collaboration on important global issues.

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The leaders of Iran and Pakistan vow to boost trade in a meeting seeking to mend a diplomatic rift

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday soon after arriving in the capital, Islamabad, for a three-day visit, officials said.

In this photo released by Prime Minister Office, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, left, walks with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a welcome ceremony in the prime minister house in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, April 22, 2024. (Prime Minister Office via AP)

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In this photo released by Prime Minister Office, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, left, greets to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi upon his arrival in the prime minister house in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, April 22, 2024. (Prime Minister Office via AP)

In this photo released by Prime Minister Office, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, right, with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, left, prays after planting a tree in the prime minister house in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, April 22, 2024. (Prime Minister Office via AP)

In this photo released by Press Information Department, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, left, shakes hand with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif prior to their meeting at prime minister house in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, April 22, 2024. Iranian and Pakistani leaders vowed to strengthen economic and security cooperation in a meeting on Monday, as the two countries seek to smooth over a diplomatic rift. (Press Information Department via AP)

In this photo released by Press Information Department, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, second left, holds official talks with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, second right, at prime minister house in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, April 22, 2024. Iranian and Pakistani leaders vowed to strengthen economic and security cooperation in a meeting on Monday, as the two countries seek to smooth over a diplomatic rift. (Press Information Department via AP)

In this photo released by Press Information Department, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, second left back, with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, right back, witness a signing of MoUs of cooperation in different fields between Iran and Pakistan at prime minister house in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, April 22, 2024. Iranian and Pakistani leaders vowed to strengthen economic and security cooperation in a meeting on Monday, as the two countries seek to smooth over a diplomatic rift. (Press Information Department via AP)

In this photo released by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi gets down from plane upon his arrival in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, April 22, 2024. Raisi arrived in Islamabad on a three-day visit on Monday, during which he will discuss a range of issues with authorities in Pakistan’s capital, officials said. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP)

In this photo released by Press Information Department, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, left, holds a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari, right, at the President house in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, April 22, 2024. Iranian and Pakistani leaders vowed to strengthen economic and security cooperation in a meeting on Monday, as the two countries seek to smooth over a diplomatic rift. (Press Information Department via AP)

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The leaders of Iran and Pakistan agreed to strengthen economic and security cooperation in a meeting on Monday that sought to smooth over a diplomatic rift.

Ties were strained between the neighbors in January when each carried out strikes in the other’s territory , targeting militants accused of attacking security forces.

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other officials on his three-day visit. Authorities deployed hundreds of additional police and paramilitary forces for security.

Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militant violence in recent months, mostly blamed on Pakistani Taliban and insurgents targeting security forces in Pakistan and neighboring Iran.

According to a statement, the two leaders discussed a range of bilateral issues and vowed to cooperate to fight terrorism. They reiterated their condemnations of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.

Sharif praised Iran’s “strong stand on the issue of Palestine” and said “Pakistan is also with the Palestinians.”

Raisi said the killings by Israel in Gaza were being committed with the support of the United States and other Western countries. He criticized international organizations, including the United Nations, saying, “They say they support human rights, but they proved that they are inefficient.”

The visit comes after Iran’s unprecedented direct strikes on Israel and an apparent Israeli response. Pakistan is among the countries that have no diplomatic relations with Israel because of the issue of Palestinian statehood.

Raisi also vowed to boost what he called “unacceptably” meager bilateral trade with Pakistan and called for setting up more border markets. Pakistan and Iran set up the first such border market in southwestern Pakistan’s Baluchistan province last year, promising five more under a 2012 agreement.

The two leaders signed eight cooperation agreements, according to Sharif’s office.

Authorities said the two sides also discussed a multi-billion gas pipeline project, on hold since 2014. The project — opposed by Washington as a violation of sanctions imposed on Tehran over its nuclear program — launched in 2013 to supply Iranian natural gas to energy-starved Pakistan.

Iran says it had already completed the pipeline on its side of the border after investing $2 billion. Pakistan was supposed to finish construction on its territory by the end of 2014 but work stalled, leading to tensions between the nations.

The Iranian president later met with his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari, who helped launch the pipeline project after traveling to Iran in 2013.

On Monday night, Pakistan’s powerful army chief Gen. Asim Munir met with the Iranian president, the military said in a statement. It said their discussion focused on “matters of mutual interest, notably regional peace, stability and border security.”

The statement said Munir described the Pakistan-Iran border as “the border of peace and friendship” but emphasized the need for improved coordination there “to prevent terrorists from jeopardizing the longstanding brotherly relations.”

It quoted Raisi as saying that by fostering cooperation between the militaries, Iran and Pakistan “can attain peace and stability for both nations and the region.”

Raisi also met with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The two discussed regional and global developments and “affirmed commitment to peace and constructive dialogue for resolving regional challenges.”

Raisi is accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation. He plans to visit Karachi, Pakistan’s biggest city, and Lahore, where he will meet with the country’s recently elected first female chief minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

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Cardinals vs. Mets prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 4/26/2024

T wo teams looking to kick-start their season face as the St. Louis Cardinals visit the New York Mets . It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Mets prediction, pick, and how-to-watch.

The Cardinals enter the game coming off winning two of three over the Arizona Diamondbacks at home. Still, it has been a struggle early on in the season. They are just 11-14 on the year, which places them in last place in the NL Central. Before taking two of three from the Diamondbacks, they had lost four straight and six of eight overall. Meanwhile, the Mets are 13-11 on the year, which places them in third in the NL East. They started the season 6-8 before winning six straight games. Since then, they have lost three of four, including losing two of three on the road to the Giants.

Here are the MLB Odds , courtesy of FanDuel. 

MLB Odds: Cardinals-Mets Odds

St. Louis Cardinals: -1.5 (+160)

Moneyline: +100

New York Mets: +1.5 (-194)

Moneyline: -118

Over: 7.5 (-110)

Under: 7.5 (-110)

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Why The Cardinals Will Cover The Spread/Win

The Cardinals are 26th in runs scored this year while sitting 26th in batting average, 23rd in on-base percentage, and 28th in slugging. Willson Contreras has led the way on offense. He is hitting .294 on the year with seven doubles and three home runs. This has led to eight RBIs on the year and 11 runs scored. Leading the team in RBIs this year are Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan. Arenado is hitting .295 on the year with a .343 on-base percentage. He has six doubles and a home run, leading to his 12 RBIs and eight runs scored. Donovan is hitting just .217 on the year but does have a .321 on-base percentage. He has four doubles, a triple, and two home runs. This has led to his 12 RBIs and 11 runs scored.

Over the last week, it has been Lars Nootbaar driving in the runs. HE is hitting just .217 in the last week, but he has two doubles and four RBIs in those six games. He has also scored one in that time. Meanwhile, Nolan Gorman has added a home run and three RBIs in the last week.

Cardinals pitching is 20th in team ERA while sitting 22nd in WHIP and 26th in opponent batting average. It will be Miles Mikolas on the mound for the Cardinals in this one. He is 1-3 with a 6.49 ERA and 1.52 WHIP. He has given up five runs over 4.2 innings in each of his last two starts, losing both of them. Current members of the Mets have a lifetime .234 batting average on Mikolas with two home runs and 11 RBIs.

Why The Mets Will Cover The Spread/Win

The Mets are 12th in the majors in runs scored, while sitting 12th in batting average, ninth in on-base percentage, and 15th in slugging percentage. Pete Alonso has led the way for the Mets. He is hitting .263 this year with a .340 on-base percentage. Further, he has seven home runs and 12 RBIs, plus has scored 19 times. While he leads the team in home runs and runs scored, he is tied for this in RBIS. the leader in RBIs is Brandon Nimmo. Nimmo is hitting just .186 on the year but with three doubles, a triple, and two home runs. He has 15 RBIs on the year and 13 runs scored.

Sitting second in RBIs this year is Tyrone Taylor. He has 13 RBIs this year while hitting .327 on the season. Taylor had three doubles and two home runs this year while scoring five times. Scoring a lot is something Starling Marte has done. He has scored 16 times on the season. He is hitting .290 with a .330 on-base percentage. Further, Marte has four doubles and four home runs, for 12 RBIs on the year.

The Mets are ninth in team ERA while sitting 24th in WHIP and eighth in opponent batting average. Jose Butto is expected to go for the Mets. He is 0-0 on the year with a 1.65 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. Button has made three starts, giving up three runs in 16.1 innings of work. Last time out, he gave up two runs in 4.1 innings of work. No current member of the Cardinals has a career at-bat against Button.

Final Cardinals-Mets Prediction & Pick

Both teams had hopes of a solid season coming in, and both have struggled so far. While neither team is out of playoff contention, or in a big hole, winning is something that needs to start happening. The Mets offense has been much better to this point in the year. Further, they have had some solid work out of the bullpen, which will be needed with Jose Butto on the mound. The Cardinals have Mile Mikolas on the mound, who has been struggling all year. Take the Mets in this one.

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Egyptian delegation in Israel for talks on Gaza hostages

An Egyptian delegation met Israeli counterparts on Friday, looking for a way to restart talks to end the war in Gaza and return the remaining Israeli hostages, an official briefed on the meetings said.