Donald Trump India 2020 Day 2 LIVE Updates:
18:09 PM: India is going to be a major player in next 50 to 100 years; India is going to have a phenomenal future, Trump
18:05 PM: Trump says, He has a good equation with Imran Khan.
“Discussed Pakistan with PM Modi; I have a good equation with Pakistan PM Imran Khan, they are working to control cross-border terrorism”, says Trump
17:50 PM: Trump talks about violence in North East Delhi
US President on violence in North East Delhi and CAA: We did talk about religious freedom. The PM said he wants people to have religious freedom. They have worked really hard on it. I heard about the individual attacks but I did not discuss it. It is up to India. pic.twitter.com/p0hEYfqhU1
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
17:47 PM: Didn’t discuss CAA with PM Modi: Trump
They (people of India) like us more now than they ever liked us, says the US President
Some of the regulations have to go through the statutory process; we are going to reduce a lot more regulations, says Trump
Markets will jump thousands of points when I win, says Donald Trump
China is working very hard, I have spoken to President Xi. It looks like China is getting it under control. We are fully prepared to tackle Coronavirus, says Trump
15:23 PM: Delhi Metro resumes operations at Mandi House Metro station
15:00 PM: Madhubani paintings for Melania Trump
Students of Sarvodaya Co-education Senior Secondary School in Nanakpura here on Tuesday gifted Madhubani paintings made by them to First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump. Melania visited the school early today and interacted with the students and teachers for around 30 minutes.
14:21 PM: India and US ink three pacts
India and the US on Tuesday inked three MoUs, including one in the energy sector, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the two countries have decided to take Indo-US ties to comprehensive global partnership level.
13:56 PM: India-US ties stronger than ever: Trump
US-India partnership is truly stronger than ever before. The visit was great; We will remember welcome accorded to us, says Donald Trump.
13:51 PM: We discussed 5G telecom technology: Trump
During our visit we discussed the importance of a secure 5G wireless network & the need for this emerging technology to be a tool for freedom, progress, prosperity, not to do anything with where it could be even conceived as a conduit for suppression & censorship, says Trump
13:42 PM: Visit to India very productive: Trump
Melania and I have been awed by the welcome, says Donald Trump
13:14 PM: Honoured to visit Sarvodaya school: Melania
Before I leave today want to thank educators for setting a positive example, Melania said.
13:10 PM: Thank India for warm welcome, says Melania Trump
12:37 PM: Amazing experience in India, Trump says
In his opening remarks, US President Donald Trump said that the “Namaste Trump” event at Motera was a great honour and that the crowd cheered every time he mentioned something about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
12:29 PM: Trump and Modi issue joint statement.
12:09 PM: Melania attends happiness class.
11:50 AM: Melania Trump visits govt school in Delhi
11:36 AM: Delhi govt school students to greet Melania
11:21 AM: PM Modi and Trump hold bilateral talks
Donald Trump arrived at Hyderabad House for bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi.
11:14 AM: Trump signs visitors book at Rajghat
10:42 AM: Trump pays homage at Rajghat
10:15 AM: Trump received with ceremonial welcome
US President Donald Trump accorded a tri-services guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Donald Trump India 2020 Day 1 LIVE Updates:
19:31 PM: Trump to meet President Kovind, PM Narendra Modi tomorrow
Delhi: US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Air Force Station, Palam. He will meet President Ram Nath Kovind & Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/J9XiduFnTQ
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
19:07 PM: Yogi gifts Trump portrait of Taj
Agra: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presents a large portrait of ‘Taj Mahal’ to US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump, as they depart for Delhi. pic.twitter.com/IzVCbyOlRi
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
19:06 PM: Roads leading to ITC Maurya fortified
All roads leading to ITC Maurya, the hotel which will host US President Donald Trump, have been fortified with snipers, elite SWAT commandos and sharpshooters on high-rise buildings, officials said.
18:27 PM: Trump tweets in Hindi again, He says,’This is why I came to India.’
मैं इसी लिए भारत आया हूँ, सद्भावना और प्रेम के साथ ताकि हम अपनी अभिलाषा प्रतीक अपनी सांझेदारी और अविश्वसनीय विस्तार सकें l pic.twitter.com/gywJmRek1Y
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 24, 2020
18:11 PM: Trump en route to Agra Airport to fly to Delhi
17:26 PM: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at Taj Mahal.
17: 24 PM: Taj Mahal inspires awe, writes Trump on Taj Mahal visitor’s book.
17:09 PM: Trump and First Lady take a tour of Taj
Agra: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal. pic.twitter.com/jjyrHrC1Yz
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
16:58 PM: Trump reaches Taj Mahal.
16:48 PM: Trump’s grand reception in Agra.
Uttar Pradesh: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received by UP Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Agra. pic.twitter.com/d53DDzMi35
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
16:34 PM: Cultural extravaganza at Agra Air Base
On his arrival at the airbase, over 250 artistes from different parts of Uttar Pradesh performed ‘Mayur dance’, ‘Rai folk dance’, Dhobia folk dance’, ‘bamrasia’ dance as sonorous sounds of nagada, dholak and mridang added to the festive ambience.
16:30 PM: Trump heads to Taj Mahal
16:25 PM: UP CM Yogi Adityanath receives Trumps
16:20 PM: Trump and wife Melania arrive in Agra
15:58 PM: Trump to reach Agra by 5 PM.
15:40 PM: Traffic in parts of Delhi to be affected
Traffic in some parts of the national capital, mostly central Delhi, will be affected on Monday and Tuesday due to security measures put in place for US President Donald Trump’s visit, officials said.
15:08 PM: About 25,000 school students will welcome US President Donald Trump along his 13 km long route. The students will be holding Indian and US national flags in their hands and they will wave the US President.
14:59 PM: Donald Trump and Melania leave for Agra
14:49 PM: Trump tweets in Hindi after Montera visit
प्रथम महिला और मैं इस देश के हर नागरिक को एक सन्देश देने के लिए दुनिया का 8000 मील का चक्कर लगा कर यहां आये हैं l अमेरिका भारत को प्रेम करता है – अमेरिका भारत का सम्मान करता है – और
अमरीका के लोग हमेशा भारत के लोगों के सच्चे और निष्ठावान दोस्त रहेंगे l https://t.co/1yOmQOEnXE— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 24, 2020
14:42 PM: Trump leaves for airport to fly to Agra
Agra DM Prabhu N Singh said, Trump will be arriving at the Taj Mahal complex at 5:15 pm and will spend an hour at the famed 17th-century mausoleum.
14:30 PM Narendra Modi: Today India is not just creating a world record of sending the most satellites at once, but also the world record of the quickest financial inclusion
14:28 PM: Thank you India for this phenomenal welcome… God bless India, God bless U.S’, U.S president Donald Trump concludes his address at the Motera Stadium.
14:23 PM: Will sign defence deals worth $3 bn: Trump
We are quickly revitalising our alliances all around the world. We will seal defence deals worth $3 billion on Tuesday, says Trump
14:17 PM: Will provide military equipment to India: Trump
the US looks forward to providing India with some of the best & most feared military equipment on the planet. We make the greatest weapons ever made. We make the best and we are dealing now with India, says Trump
14:11 PM: People love watching Bollywood films: Trump
All over the planet people take great joy in watching Bollywood films, bhangra, and classic films like DDLJ and Sholay. You cheer on great cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, says Donald Trump
14:05 PM: India’s growth story phenomenal: Trump
5 months ago the United States welcomed your great Prime Minister at a giant football stadium in Texas and today India welcomes us at the world’s largest cricket stadium right here in Ahmedabad, says Donald Trump
14:00 PM: Trump addresses ‘Namaste Trump’ event, hails PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi started out as ‘tea wallah’, he worked as a tea seller. Everybody loves him but I will tell you this, he is very tough. India a miracle of democracy, Trump says
13:53 PM: We welcome Trump to land of diversity: PM
You are heartily welcome in the largest democracy of the world. This is Gujarat but the entire country is enthusiastic in welcoming you, PM Modi tells Trump
13:50 PM: Modi addresses ‘Namaste Trump’ event
13:43 PM: PM Modi greets Trump on stage with a hug.
13:38 PM: Ivanka Trump arrives at Motera Stadium
13:27 PM: Amit Shah greets Trump and Melania.
13:17 PM: PM Modi and Trump arrive at Motera Stadium
Over one lakh people gathered to welcome the US President at Motera Stadium. Prime Minister’s Office has even tweeted about the electrifying atmosphere in Motera Stadium.
Electric Atmosphere at Motera Stadium as people eagerly wait to welcome President @realDonaldTrump #NamasteTrump pic.twitter.com/9VyxlynZWU
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 24, 2020
Watch “Namaste Trump” joint address of PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump live here:
12:53 PM: Trump writes in Sabarmati Ashram’s visitor’s book.
12:32 PM: Donald Trump arrives at Sabarmati Ashram
12:30 PM: PM Modi arrives at Sabarmati Ashram
US President Donald Trump visited the Sabarmati Ashram#TrumpIndiaVisit #TrumpinAhmedabad #TrumpInIndia pic.twitter.com/xi7vo8th5L
— Newsd (@GetNewsd) February 24, 2020
12:20 PM: PM Modi welcomes US President Donald Trump
PM Modi welcomes US President Donald Trump#TrumpIndiaVisit https://t.co/XyCvAuvNwU pic.twitter.com/BjAvH0JuME
— Newsd (@GetNewsd) February 24, 2020
12:00 AM: PM Modi greets Donald Trump.
12:12 PM: A quick snippet of Melanie and Donald Trump after landing at Ahmedabad Airport.
US President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner deplane after touching down at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
11: 39 AM: Air Force One with Donald Trump touches down.
Air Force One with Donald Trump and the US delegation, including First Lady Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, has touched down at the Ahmedabad airport. PM Modi and other dignitaries are waiting at the airport to welcome President Trump and the others.
11:39 AM: Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Land in Ahmedabad | US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump land in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Trump and his delegation will be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They will participate in “Namastey Trump” event at Motera Stadium shortly.
11:41 AM: US President Donald Trump will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the fifth time in eight months today. Four out of these five have been on the sidelines of multilateral events across the globe, including one in the US itself on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York last September.
9:01 AM: Chetak Commando of Gujarat Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been deployed for security at the road near Motera Stadium.
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ahmedabad today for the first leg of his maiden India trip. He is planning to visit Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram, take part in a roadshow with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and jointly address over one lakh people at Sardar Patel stadium — also called Motera stadium — before heading for Agra to see the iconic Taj Mahal with his wife Melania.