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'Brain drain' can become 'brain gain' for India: PM Modi in Silicon Valley
PM Narendra Modi, 65, is the first Indian leader to visit the US West Coast in more than 30 years. On Day 2 of his Silicon Valley tour, PM Modi visited Facebook and Google Inc headquarters before addressing a mega event at the San Jose Convention Center that was attended by nearly 18,000 people. Here are the LIVE updates:
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Menlo Park (California): PM Narendra Modi, 65, is the first Indian leader to visit the US West Coast in more than 30 years. On Day 2 of his Silicon Valley tour, PM Modi visited Facebook and Google Inc headquarters before addressing a mega event at the San Jose Convention Center that was attended by nearly 18,000 people. Here are the LIVE updates:
PM Narendra Modi is due to meet US President Barack Obama in New York at 7 pm (IST) today
PM Narendra Modi leaves for New York.
PM Narendra Modi concludes his speech at SAP Centre in San Jose, California
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Forgot to give you a good news, from Dec 2, 2015, Air India's direct flight from Delhi to San Francisco will fly thrice in a week: PM
Speak with me "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" ki Bharat tak awaaz jaaye: PM
On its 70th Anniversary UN must clarify who's with terrorist and who stands with humanity, picture must be made clear: PM
UN ki zimmedaari hai ki saaf kare, UN kisko terrorist, kisko maanvvaadi maanta hai; naksha saaf hona chaahiye: PM
We are harbingers of peace. We come from the land of Gandhi, Buddha: PM Modi
We cannot protect humanity by saying 'good terrorism' and 'bad terrorism' : PM
Terror and global warming are two pressing issues the world faces today: PM Modi
Terrorism and terrorists should be clearly defined, says Modi
UN still hasn't been able to define terrorism, if it will take so much time to define, how will we tackle it: PM
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Did anyone ever think about this? asks PM.
Brain drain can become brain gain: PM
When the time comes, these brains will give back services to India with added interests.
I think that this isn't brain drain but it is brain deposit.
We would hear that we need to stop the brain drain. But India is 'Bahuratna Vasundhara', there are many brains in the country: PM.
I believe that we can overcome these. We are ready: PM
We're moving ahead with 'JAM for all, where J stands for 'Jan dhan' account, A stands for Adhaar card and M stands for Mobile governance: PM Modi
We quoted Urea with 'neem', so that it cannot be misused: PM
We introduced Kisan soil health card, says PM
I feel proud in saying 30 lakh people surrendered their subsidy: PM Modi
30 lakh people have voluntarily surrendered their subsidies. This is the strength which will take the country forward: PM
Rs 19,000 crore used to be stolen in subsidies. My 'JAM' scheme has saved that money: PM
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18 crore people now have bank accounts, even the poorest of the poor : PM
Bank accounts were opened with zero balance.
PM Modi also pays tribute to freedom fighter Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary.
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Today I stand in front of you, do I have any allegations of corruption against me?: PM Modi
After 16 months, today I want your certificate. Am I working? Am I working for nation? Am I fulfilling promises?: PM Modi
Today the world looks at India with hope and confidence. PM Modi at SAP Center
Its been 16 months since I have been to Delhi. I didn't know the routes and roads. A person like me was given the responsibility of India. Im trying my best to live up to everyone's expectations. Today, India is looked up to with hopes and dreams: PM Modi
Who can forget the contribution of the Ghadar Party in India’s freedom struggle. PM Modi at SAP Center
Our Sikh brothers came here years ago and began living here. When Indian wanted freedom here too there was a movement for India's freedom: PM Modi
Your fingers created magic on the keyboard and the computer and this gave India a new identity. Your skill and commitment is wonderful: PM Modi
I am coming here after almost 25 years and I am seeing a lot of changes including new faces: PM Modi
Right after his address to the Indian community, PM Modi will fly to Washington where he is scheduled to meet President Obama, David Cameron and Francois Hollande.
A Madison Square Garden moment for Silicon Valley. The SAP Center is jampacked as PM @narendramodi arrives pic.twitter.com/CRy2NuldpR
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015
The SAP Center is jampacked for PM Modi's address.
SAP centre at San Jose. Kailash Kher is rocking here prior 2 PMs grand entry. pic.twitter.com/drKRH0fJFR
— Amitabh Kant (@amitabhk87) September 28, 2015
Noted singer Kailash Kher enthralls the full house at San Jose's SAP Center ahead of PM Modi's speech.
Kailash Kher performs at the SAP Center (San Jose), PM Modi to speak here shortly #ModiAtSAPCenter pic.twitter.com/co7pZzbKZT
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 28, 2015
PM Modi thanked Google for hosting him earlier in the day.
Dear @google, a big thanks for hosting me & giving me a tour of the various technological advancements & innovations pic.twitter.com/hCPS7S4eNQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2015
Various dance forms of India performed at the SAP Center in San Jose, California #ModiInSAPCenter pic.twitter.com/Guu0mTZbfZ
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 28, 2015
Riot of colors at SAP Center (San Jose) as various forms of Indian dances are being showcased #ModiAtSAPCenter pic.twitter.com/tCZbrIie0D
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 28, 2015
Khan Academy's Salman Khan met PM Modi in California.
An educator with a difference. Salman Khan, founder of @khanacademy calls on PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/iQAHFvvEln
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 27, 2015
Deepening ties with California, this time on the official side: Governor Edmund Brown Jr. calls on PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/vg0bbKPePI
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 27, 2015
After attending the India-US Startup Konnect 2015 event, PM Modi met Governor of California, Edmund Brown.
PM with d Governor of California, Edmund Brown. Discussions on sustainable & innovative urbanisation. pic.twitter.com/Pr2hcZRkWG
— Amitabh Kant (@amitabhk87) September 27, 2015
I am honoured to launch the BHARAT Fund today – which stands not just for India, but also for Better Health, Agri, Renewables & Tech: PM Modi
India’s own ecosystem of startups is evolving rapidly. It is driven by the energy, enterprise and innovation of our youth: PM Modi
The Startups today defy natural rates of growth. An idea can become a global product within a year, multiplying customers and employees: PM Modi
When I shifted to Delhi last year, I thought of my government as a Startup. So, I also saw some of the bumps you face: PM Modi at Indo-US Start Up Konnect 2015.
PM Modi releases logo of Bharat Fund, which will provide seed funding to Indian entrepreneurs.
The key success of Silicon Valley is not Startups but scaleups, says Reid Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn at India-US start-up Konnect.
An catalyst for the future. The unique #IndiaUS exhibition of Start Ups showcases products from 40 diff companies pic.twitter.com/Fm4QxRsoKV
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 27, 2015
PM Narendra Modi at the Indo-US Start Up Konnect 2015 in San Jose, California #ModiInUSA pic.twitter.com/2An0PKW04v
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 27, 2015
PM meeting members of the US Energy Sector Round table pic.twitter.com/1KvGwPCEbr
— Amitabh Kant (@amitabhk87) September 27, 2015
PM Modi is now at a Roundtable on Renewable energy hosted by Stanford.
Thinking of a cleaner and greener planet...the round table on renewable energy has begun. pic.twitter.com/Xzm2AeNzTq
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 27, 2015
Coming together to discuss and deliberate on start-ups...enthusiasm at Start-up Konnect programme. pic.twitter.com/zaGluSKWoT
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 27, 2015
PM Modi is expected to make an appearance at the India-US StartUp Konnect programme.
The much anticipated India-US StartUp Konnect programme has begun. PM will join shortly. pic.twitter.com/EwydsZhB0t
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 27, 2015
Discussing India - US collaboration in renewable energy. PM @narendramodi meets with Secretary @ErnestMoniz pic.twitter.com/qS1ZhceizV
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 27, 2015
Three Googlers with an Honorary Citizen. Larry Page, @ericschmidt & @sundarpichai click a pic for posterity with PM pic.twitter.com/h68enn3xNb
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 27, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ends his speech with a Chorus of "Bharat Mata ki Jai" at the Google HQ.
PM Shri @narendramodi addressing the gathering, during his visit to Google (Alphabet) campus in Silicon Valley pic.twitter.com/9xKsgnvDid
— PIB India (@PIB_India) September 27, 2015
PM Modi shares a light moment, says When a child wants milk, the mother says "Wait, I have to send a WhatsApp text".
For 15 hours you sit at your computers finding solutions to problems. I thank all of you for that, on behalf of Indian people, adds PM.
I can see the benefits of this technology through the NaMo app. Technology has become a huge power for democracy: PM Modi.
I am grateful to all of you. I hope what you are doing will help the poor in India: PM Modi.
I hope your work helps the poor of India, and that even I get to learn something from it: PM Modi to Pichai.
The Hackathon culture of seeking solution to problems must be emulated in all the Indian cities, says PM Modi.
I want to compliment the people here who spend so much time on computers to find solutions for various issues: PM Modi.
I want to compliment the people here who spend so much time on computers to find solutions for various issues: PM Modi.
Pichai concludes his address, asks PM Narendra Modi to share his thoughts.
We have partnered with Indian Railways to bring WiFi to stations. We aim for 400 stations with WiFi by end of the year: Sundar Pichai.
India was the first country to make Chrome the number one browser, Pichai adds.
We are going to have 11 more languages, including Gujarati, on Android next month, says Pichai.
We are all united by the belief that technology can help improve our lives, says Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
Sundar Pichai is all set to make the big announcement shortly.
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PM @narendramodi's special message, in Gujarati. 'Ahimsa is the greatest Dharma. Satyameva Jayate' pic.twitter.com/bRWOUthxvw
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 27, 2015
PM Modi gets a ringside view of cutting edge Google tech, including Project Iris & Google Earth.
Meanwhile, the SAP Center is getting ready for the programme this evening (early Monday morning India time). pic.twitter.com/TmGNDyNTpn
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 27, 2015
According to Zee News, a big announcement is likely to be made by Google CEO Sundar Pichai, likely on 'Digital India'.
PM Narendra Modi takes a tour of Google HQ with Google CEO Sunder Pichai in Mountain View, California.
PM Modi asks Khagaul be pinpointed on Google Earth. Khagaul near Patna is where the great ancient astronomer Aryabhatta had an observatory.
A clear view of health. PM @narendramodi gets a view of Project Iris, smart lens that measure glucose levels pic.twitter.com/zHlPa1WLhJ
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 27, 2015
Attending a question and answer 'town-hall' session with Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg at their office at Hackers Square, the prime minister had said that a lot had to be done to bridge the digital divide in India.
"We are an $8 trillion economy today. My dream is for India to become a $20 trillion dollar economy," Modi said, adding: "Amazing, how perception about India has changed in a very short time. We have brought in a new level of confidence."
Projects for Progress at Google gives a tour to PM Modi of four critical projects and their value for Digital India.
A is for Alphabet. PM @narendramodi at @Google headquarters, with Larry Page @sundarpichai and @ericschmidt pic.twitter.com/JwVThsCwkx
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 27, 2015
Also Read: Watch: PM Modi breaks down in tears during conversation with Zuckerberg
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After meeting Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and attending a Q&A 'town-hall' session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proceeds towards Google headquarters and meets CEO Sundar Pachai.
"A morning that befits our virtual future. PM @narendramodi arrives at @facebook received by CEO Mark Zuckerberg," tweets External Affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup.
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg had announced PM Modi's visit on his Facebook page earlier this month and invited users to post questions.
More than 37,000 comments were made in reply, with questions ranging from those about internet expansion in India, unemployment rates and calls for Modi to address his human rights record.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi left the tech world charmed at its very epicentre in Silicon Valley, securing an endorsement for his ambitions "Digital India" project from the chief executives of some of the world's top firms in the business like Apple, Qualcomm, Google and Microsoft.
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