India News Highlights: Monsoon onset in MP likely over weekend: IMD; BJP MP derides opposition ahead of meeting in Patna

News Highlights: The south-west monsoon is expected to arrive in Madhya Pradesh this weekend, despite pre-monsoon rains in parts of the state, including the state capital Bhopal and Indore, according to an IMD official on Friday

FP Staff|Jun 23, 2023, 16:22:14 IST

After addressing a joint session of the US Congress, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden received PM Modi at the White House for a state dinner.PM Modi met Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy in the US Capitol on Thursday, ahead of delivering a historic address to the US Congress.Both leaders exchanged handshakes as they met, with PM Modi thanking McCarthy for allowing him to speak at a joint session of the US Congress."It was a privilege to welcome Prime Minister @narendramodi to the US Capitol, one of the greatest symbols of democracy in the world. I look forward to increased economic and national security ties between our two great nations," tweeted McCarthy.McCarthy also requested an autograph from Prime Minister Modi during his presentation to the US Congress. McCarthy's joint session speech booklet was autographed by him.Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presentation to the US Congress, other US Congressmen rushed up to get autographs and photos with him.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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