PM Narendra Modi US visit Live: Vivek Lall, Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation, while talking about expectations from the upcoming PM Modi-President Trump meeting in Washington, said, “I think the defence trade of both the countries has increased very significantly over the years and I do think that… that will continue to be the case as both the largest and oldest democracies work together. I think there is a lot of synergies in terms of interoperability, and I think in the future interchangeability as well. So, I do think that platforms that India has procured has served the Indian security system really well and it will continue to do so.” (PTI)

PM Narendra Modi US visit Live: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that it is a “goo sign” that PM Modi is among the first few leaders to be invited to meet President Trump during the latter’s second term. While talking to the media, he said, “It is a fairly significant matter that our Prime Minister is among the first world leaders to receive an appointment from President Trump. It is a good sign. We all are waiting for a read-out on what they will discuss…”

PM Narendra Modi US visit Live: Donald Trump’s decision to announce reciprocal tariffs on Thursday morning threatens to cast a shadow on PM Modi’s US visit, for India is among the countries most likely to be affected by Trump’s announcement.

At the regular White House press conference on Wednesday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “Leavitt said there was very “simple logic” as to why the President wanted to impose reciprocal tariffs. “It’s the golden rule, which we all learned when we were growing up in school: treat others the way you want to be treated. And far too many nations around this world have been ripping off the United States of America for far too long. And that’s why the President believes this will be a great policy that will benefit American workers and improve our national security.” Read more.

PM Narendra Modi US visit Live:On PM Modi’s two-day visit to the United States and a bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump, the agenda include issues related to trade, investment, defence, energy, immigration and the wider strategic convergence between the two countries on the Indo-Pacific, a code for China’s aggression in the region, Quad and the situation in West Asia, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

After their bilateral meet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will hold a press conference, said White House according to a Reuters report.

Talking about PM Modi’s visit to the US, BJP leader Prakash Reddy said that he hoped PM Modi’s meeting with US President Donald Trump helps boost India-US ties. “…I hope the meeting between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump will boost the bilateral relationship of US and India. The meeting between chiefs of the two countries will give solutions to the issues faced by the people in different parts of the globe…I hope this meeting will give good results,” he told ANI.

PM Narendra Modi US visit Live: Talking about PM Modi’s visit to the US, BJP leader and MP Tejasvi Surya told ANI, “India-US relationship is an important relationship for both the countries. The bilateral relationship is only growing stronger with the new administration in place. India plays an important role in the scientific and entrepreneurial sectors in the US. The US is a very important partner in many areas of national importance for India…”

PM Narendra Modi US visit Live: During his two-day visit to Washington DC, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be staying at the prestigious ‘Blair House’, also known as “the world’s most exclusive hotel.”

Blair House, the President’s guest house, is called “the world’s most exclusive hotel” because it is mainly used as a state guest house to host visiting dignitaries and other guests of the US President.

Located directly across from the White House at 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, Blair House was built in 1824 and became politically central in Washington, DC, the moment the Blair family took up residence in 1837, according to the information in its website. Click here to read more.

PM Narendra Modi US visit Live: While expressing his expectations from PM Modi’s US visit and his upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump, Mark Linscott, Senior Advisor (Trade) and former Assistant US Trade Representative told news agency PTI, “I think those tariff cuts were good, infact, good faith measure and I would expect the prime minister (Modi) to highlight those during the discussion tomorrow and these were in the budget recently announced by minister (Nirmala) Sitharaman. In terms of big steps that could be announced tomorrow… I think that the two leaders committing to start the negotiation as opposed to reaching immediate outcome. I think there’s going to be a lot on the table on those negotiations, they will take months… may be well over a year but I think that is the big announcement for tomorrow – the start of the negotiation.”

PM Narendra Modi US visit Live: Before the arrival of PM Modi to the Blair House, the US flag was replaced with the Indian flag.

PM Narendra Modi US visit Live: As PM Modi landed in Washington for his two-day highly anticipated visit, African-American actress and singer Mary Millben shared her excitement for the occasion and recalled singing ‘Jana Gana Mana’ for the PM during his previous visit.

Speaking to news agency ANI, Mary Millben expressed her joy at Modi’s return to the US, noting the significance of the visit for the Indian-American community.

She also remembered singing the Indian national anthem during Modi’s last visit to the United States. Her performance was a symbolic moment of India-US unity. Read more.

PM Narendra Modi US visit Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the US to a warm welcome by the Indian community who braved the winter chill to come see him. Here’s a look at his grand welcome.

PM Narendra Modi US visit Live: On meeting USA’s Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in Washington DC, PM Modi said he congratulated her on her confirmation and discussed various aspects of the India-USA friendship with her.

PM Narendra Modi US visit Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after arriving in the US for a two-day visit, met the US Director Of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

PM Narendra Modi US visit Live: PM Modi took to X to express his gratitude for the warm welcome he received from the Indian diaspora, who waited in the cold outside Blair House to see him.

“A warm reception in the winter chill! Despite the cold weather, the Indian diaspora in Washington DC has welcomed me with a very special welcome. My gratitude to them,” he said.

PM Narendra Modi US visit Live: A member of the Indian diaspora who supports US President Trump, Asha Jadeja, commented on the importance of PM Modi’s visit and said that, “I think this is going to be one of the most pivot, one of the most unprecedented, one of the most impactful visits India will ever have with the US.”

She added, as quoted by ANI, that “my understanding right now is that Trump’s statements on having a permanent presence in Gaza. Gaza is just a start, but a permanent presence in the Middle East is a paradigm shift.”

PM Narendra Modi US Visit Live: After landing in Washington DC, PM Modi shared a post on X and stated that he was looking forward to meeting President Donald Trump and “building upon the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.”

He added, “Our nations will keep working closely for the benefit of our people and for a better future for our planet.”

PM Narendra Modi US Visit Live: The ministry of external affairs stated on X that PM Modi’s arrival in Washington DC for a two-day visit marked “a new chapter in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.”

In a post on X, they said, “PM Modi arrives on an official working visit to Washington, DC. During the visit, PM will meet US President Donald Trump, members of the US Cabinet and industry leaders.”

PM Narendra Modi US Visit Live: After arriving in Washington DC for a two-day visit, PM Narendra Modi greeted the Indian diaspora who had gathered there despite harsh weather conditions to welcome him.

PM Narendra Modi US Visit Live: Supporters of PM Modi were waiting outside Blair House to welcome him and told PTI, “We are here to support PM Modi and Trump’s meet, their friendship and the partnership between India and US. It’s a positive for everything that PM Modi is doing for India.”

PM Narendra Modi US Visit Live: PM Modi has arrived at Blair House for a two-day visit to the US.

PM Narendra Modi US Visit Live: As harsh winter wind and snow cover Washington DC, the Indian diaspora stand outside Blair House to welcome PM Narendra Modi

A member of the Indian diaspora told ANI, “We have people on crutches, and they have braved this great winter and snow. We are excited to welcome PM Modi to America”

PM Narendra Modi US Visit Live: PM Modi has landed in Washington DC and is expected to meet US President Donald Trump today. Modi will be residing in Blair House.

PM Narendra Modi US Visit Live: Speaking on PM Modi’s stay at Blair House during his US visit, African-American actress and singer Mary Millben, said that he would be very well received during his trip.

“ It is such a beautiful residence, it is the official guesthouse of the President. It is certainly a wonderful place to host the President’s guest. PM (Modi) will be very well received,” she said as quoted by ANI.

PM Narendra Modi US Visit Live: Prime minister Narendra Modi will be staying at the Blair House after arriving in Washington DC today.

The guest house, which is directly across the street from the White House, has hosted presidents, royalty, and world leaders, earning its nickname as “the world’s most exclusive hotel.”