WHAT a tragic time for India. At least 275 people were killed and more than 1000 injured in a horrific three-train collision in India, officials said Saturday. As we express our condolences for the victims, it is noteworthy that among the first news stories concerning India today, one is the heartbreaking train accident and the second news item is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to speak at Capitol Hill on June 22. This will be the second time Modi addresses the US Congress, with the first occasion taking place in 2016.

According to some US media outlets, only three national leaders have had the privilege of addressing the US Congress twice thus far. Modi will become the fourth leader to receive this honorable opportunity.

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