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Anirudh Singh | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Day one of PM Modi's first state visit to US

1/10 - ​Day one of PM Modi's first state visit to US​

​Day one of PM Modi\'s first state visit to US​

​Day one of PM Modi\'s first state visit to US​

2/10 - ​PM Narendra Modi with Elon Musk

PM Modi appreciated him for his efforts at making technology accessible and affordable in various sectors.

PM Modi appreciated him for his efforts at making technology accessible and affordable in various sectors. Invited him to explore opportunities in India for investments in electric mobility and rapidly expanding commercial space sector.

3/10 - Exchange of views with nobel laureate Paul Romer

Discussions touched upon India’s digital journey, including the use of Aadhar and innovative tools like Digilocker.

Discussions touched upon India’s digital journey, including the use of Aadhar and innovative tools like Digilocker. Talks also covered various initiatives being undertaken by India for urban development.

4/10 - Interacted with US astrophysicist Neil Tyson

Exchanged views on inculcating scientific temperament among youth.

Exchanged views on inculcating scientific temperament among youth. Discussed at length India’s rapid progress in space sector including various space exploration missions being undertaken by India.

5/10 - Fruitful meeting author and co-founder of Bridgewater Associates

PM highlighted reforms undertaken by the government to foster economic growth, including reduction of compliances and decriminalisation of large number of legal provisions.

PM highlighted reforms undertaken by the government to foster economic growth, including reduction of compliances and decriminalisation of large number of legal provisions. PM invited Ray Dalio for further investing in India.

6/10 - Engrossing conversation with Buddhist scholar BobThurman

Exchanged perspectives on how Buddhist values can act as guiding light for finding solutions to global challenges.

Exchanged perspectives on how Buddhist values can act as guiding light for finding solutions to global challenges. Also discussed India’s Buddhist connect and efforts being made by India for preservation of Buddhist heritage.

7/10 - Warm discussion with professor Taleb

PM lauded professor Taleb for his contribution in bringing complex ideas of risk and fragility in popular conversations.

PM lauded professor Taleb for his contribution in bringing complex ideas of risk and fragility in popular conversations.

8/10 - PM Narendra Modi interacted with people of diverse fields​

PM Narendra Modi interacted with a group of eminent US academics hailing from diverse fields of agriculture, marketing, engineering, health, science & technology.

PM Narendra Modi interacted with a group of eminent US academics hailing from diverse fields of agriculture, marketing, engineering, health, science & technology.

9/10 - Received rousing welcome by Indian-American community members​

Prime Minister Modi received a rousing welcome upon his arrival here with Indian-American community members cheering him and raising slogans in his favour.

Prime Minister Modi received a rousing welcome upon his arrival here with Indian-American community members cheering him and raising slogans in his favour.​

10/10 - PM Modi was received at airport by Ruchira Kamboj​

Prime Minister Modi was received at the airport by Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu and India\'s Permanent Representative to the UN Ruchira Kamboj.

Prime Minister Modi was received at the airport by Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu and India\'s Permanent Representative to the UN Ruchira Kamboj.​

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