LIVE UPDATES on Modi's US visit: 'Cheers! PM attends opulent State Dinner: "Please join me in lifting a toast"

At the Capitol in Washington, DC, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to a joint session of the US Congress. He was greeted by House members to chants of "Modi-Modi" and thunderous applause. PM Modi left the House after delivering his speech to head to the State dinner that US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were hosting. The US President Joe Biden and First Lady gave PM a regal welcome at the White House earlier on Thursday. In a brief speech, both the US President and Prime Modi emphasised the positive tone of India-US relations. As he arrived at the White House, the Prime Minister received a 21-gun salute as well. Soon after, PM Modi and Joe Biden had a one-on-one conversation and gave a joint speech.

Both the US President and PM Modi gave brief speeches underlining the positive tone of India-US relations. When the Prime Minister arrived at the White House, he was also given a 21-gun salute. Soon after, Prime Modi and Joe Biden had a private conversation and spoke to the media jointly. Prior to that, PM Modi emphasised several initiatives undertaken by India to advance entrepreneurship, research, and education at a gathering in Washington, DC. The First Lady Jill Biden welcomed him at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Alexandria, Virginia, where he was attending the Skilling For Tomorrow event.

S Lawmakers lined up to get PM Modi's autograph.
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech to the joint session of the US Congress earlier today, lawmakers lined up to get his autograph and take pictures with him.

PM Modi writes to Joe Biden, "I wish I could sing for you."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his desire to perform for US President Joe Biden at the state dinner while pressuring US Vice President Biden.

PM Modi on the song Naatu Naatu
During the State Banquet at the White House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked, "Today, people in America dance to the song Naatu Naatu...

PM Modi commends the US President.
During the State Banquet at the White House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended US President Joe Biden, saying, "You are simple in discourse but tremendously strong in action."

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, attends a state dinner
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, attended the White House State Dinner.

incredible chemistry
During the State Dinner at the White House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden had incredible chemistry.

Among the attendees are Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra.
Industrialists Among the attendees at the State Dinner that US President Joseph Biden held for PM Modi at the White House were Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra.

US President Joseph Biden tweeted that the US-India alliance is stronger and more expansive than ever.
According to tweets from US Vice President Joe Biden, the US-India alliance is more robust and extensive than ever.

Prime Minister Modi, First Lady, and US President Joe Biden arrive at the White House for the State banquet. SUSPECT US President Joseph Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they make their way to the White House State Dinner location.