Biden and Modi strengthen economic and military ties during state visit.

President Joe Biden welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his third state visit to the US, highlighting the "deep and close partnership" between the two countries despite concerns over India's democratic principles. The visit comes as the US rebalances its foreign policy focus to the Indo-Pacific in the face of an increasingly aggressive China. The two leaders discussed trade, climate, space, and defense, and announced new commitments in these areas. However, Modi's trip is not without controversy, as he has been criticized for a rise in violence against religious minorities and a crackdown on the press and dissenters.