Srinagar, Feb. 14 -- PM Modi began a two-day US visit on Thursday with a meeting with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, and also held talks with the world's richest man Elon Musk at the Blair House in Washington, which is hosting him during his two-day US visit. PM Modi also met Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy.

Right before meeting PM Modi, US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, stating that the United States will levy the same charges as countries impose on it, singling out India as one of the highest charging countries.

PM Modi's visit to the US comes after a two-day trip to France, during which he held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed a wide range of issues, including co...