Thursday, Mar 20 2025 | Time 16:37 Hrs(IST)
India


PM Modi meets with Tesla chief Elon Musk, interacts with his three children

PM Modi meets with Tesla chief Elon Musk, interacts with his three children

Washington/New Delhi, Feb 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with Tesla chief Elon Musk and his family at Blair House. The PM interacted with the multi-billionaire US businessman’s three young children during the meeting.
The PM said in posts on X:
“Had a very good meeting with @elonmusk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation.
“I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.’”
The PM said it was a delight to meet Musk’s family. He is seen in photos talking to the children, two boys and a girl. Two of the children, one boy and girl, are seen sitting on the carpet in front of the PM and looking at magazines or books. The PM is talking to them, while Musk is looking on smiling indulgently.
In another photo, the PM is seen handing over gifts to the young kids.
“It was also a delight to meet Mr. @elonmusk’s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects!”, the PM posted on X.
Among those present at the meeting were External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra.
A readout said that Elon Musk, Head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and CEO of Tesla called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
“Prime Minister and Mr. Musk discussed strengthening collaboration between Indian and US entities in innovation, space exploration, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development.
“Their discussion also touched on opportunities to deepen cooperation in emerging technologies, entrepreneurship and good governance.
“Mr. Musk was accompanied by family members for the meeting.”
The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X:
“Mr. @elonmusk, Head of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) & CEO of Tesla called on PM @narendramodi.
“Discussions centred on strengthening India-US collaboration in innovation, space exploration, artificial intelligence, & sustainable development.
“They also explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in emerging technologies & entrepreneurship.
“Mr. @elonmusk was accompanied by his family members to the meeting.”
The meeting with Musk lasted around an hour, and followed PM Modi’s meeting with US NSA Mike Waltz.
UNI RN

More News
Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command meets PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar, Defence Minister

Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command meets PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar, Defence Minister

20 Mar 2025 | 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, was in India to advance the US-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. He met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

see more..
SC grants interim protection to 19000 street vendors in Pimpri-Chinchwad

SC grants interim protection to 19000 street vendors in Pimpri-Chinchwad

20 Mar 2025 | 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court recently granted interim protection from eviction to around 19,000 street vendors in Pimpri-Chinchwad, near Pune, Maharashtra.

see more..
SC indicates possible transfer of gold smuggling case from Kerala to Karnataka

SC indicates possible transfer of gold smuggling case from Kerala to Karnataka

20 Mar 2025 | 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed its inclination to transfer the money laundering case linked to the 2020 Kerala gold smuggling scandal from Kerala to Karnataka.

see more..
SC grants interim protection to 19,000 street vendors in Maha's Pimpri-Chinchwad

SC grants interim protection to 19,000 street vendors in Maha's Pimpri-Chinchwad

20 Mar 2025 | 3:21 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court recently granted interim protection from eviction to nearly 19,000 street vendors in Pimpri-Chinchwad, near Pune in Maharashtra.

see more..
Indian student in US detained over anti-Semitic posts, has visa revoked

Indian student in US detained over anti-Semitic posts, has visa revoked

20 Mar 2025 | 2:28 PM

Washington/New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) An Indian postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University has been detained by US immigration authorities for his alleged anti-Semitic posts on social media and close ties with a known senior advisor to Hamas.

see more..