Defence, critical tech on agenda as India’s Modi heads to US for landmark visit

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[1/2] U.S. President Joe Biden meets with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 24, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo Summary Summary Companies U.S. expanding India ties to balance China’s rise Modi only third Indian leader invited for state visit Fighter jet engines, drones, semiconductors deals expected NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to the United States this week for a visit billed as a turning point for bilateral relations, with deeper cooperation in defence industry and sharing high technology in sharp focus. The visit...