Open this photo in gallery: U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House for a private dinner, in Washington on June 21.Evan Vucci/The Associated Press U.S. President Joe Biden aims to herald the start of a stronger U.S.-Indian relationship on Thursday by announcing a series of defence and trade agreements with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Washington attempts to counter China’s global influence. Biden is rolling out the red carpet for Modi, treating him to a colourful White House South Lawn arrival ceremony on Thursday morning followed by...