Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump arrived at Motera Stadium and attended the 'Namaste Trump' event. While addressing the gathering PM Modi said, "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."
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 24 (ANI): US President Donald Trump at Motera stadium praised Bollywood and Indian cricketers and said people take great joy in witnessing them. "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," said Donald Trump. Byte: Donald Trump, President, US
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 24 (ANI): US President Donald Trump at Motera Stadium during 'Namaste Trump' event stated that India and US are committed to working together to stop terrorists and to fight their ideology. He said, "The US and India are committed to working together to stop terrorists and to fight their ideology. For this reason, since taking office my admn is working in a very positive way with Pakistan to crack down on terror orgs and militants that operate on the Pakistani border." "Our relationship with Pakistan is a very good one. Thanks to these efforts we are beginning to see signs of big progress with Pakistan and we are hopeful for reduced tensions, greater stability and the future of harmony for all of the nations of South Asia," he added.
Ahmedabad, Feb 24 (ANI): Expressing happiness over his visit to India, US President Donald Trump during 'Namaste Trump' event at Motera stadium stated that this day on, India will hold a special place in our hearts and also called PM Modi 'very tough'. "We will always remember this remarkable hospitality. From this day on, India will hold a special place in our hearts. 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," said President Trump.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 24 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump emplaned for Agra along with First Lady Melania Trump from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on February 24. President Trump departed from Ahmedabad after attending 'Namaste Trump' event at Motera Stadium. President Trump will visit historic monument Taj Mahal.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 24 (ANI): US President Donald Trump at Motera Stadium during 'Namaste Trump' event stated that both countries (US-India) are united in defending citizens from threat of radical Islamic terrorism. "As we continue to build our defence cooperation, the US looks forward to providing India with some of the best and most feared military equipment on the planet. We make the greatest weapons ever made. Both countries are united in defending citizens from threat of radical Islamic terrorism. Under my administration we unleashed full power of American military on bloodthirsty killers of ISIS. Today ISIS territorial caliphate is 100% destroyed. Monster Al Baghdadi is dead," said Trump. "I'm pleased to announce that tomorrow our representatives will sign deals to sell over US$ 3 Billion, in the absolute finest state of the art military helicopters and other equipment to the Indian armed forces," added Trump.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump arrived at Motera Stadium and attended the 'Namaste Trump' event. While addressing the gathering, PM Modi hailed US First Lady Melania Trump's work for the children and the society. He said, "First Lady Melania, your presence here is an honour for us. The work you did for healthy and happy America is yielding its result. The work you did for children and the society is commendable."
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narenda Modi showered praises on Jared Kushner (Ivanka Trump's husband) during 'Namaste Trump' event at Ahmedabad's Motera Stadium. "Jared stays out of limelight but whatever he does the outcome is very positive," said PM Modi.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 24 (ANI): President of the United States Donald Trump during 'Namaste Trump' event quoted paragraph from Swami Vivekananda's teachings "moment I have realized God sitting in the temple of every human body, the moment I stand in reverence before every human being and see God in him - that moment I am free," while addressing the massive gathering at Motera Stadium.
US President Donald Trump arrived on Monday in Ahmedabad for a two-day trip aimed at strengthening ties between the world's biggest democracies that have been strained by trade rows. Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania and daughter Ivanka, attended a rally at Motera stadium in the city, the political home of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here are some glimpses of his visit
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad on Feb 24. They have arrived to attend 'Namaste Trump' event at Motera.
Chennai, Feb 24 (ANI): Chef Iniavan from Chennai made Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States President Donald Trump's images on idlis as a welcome gesture. It took 36 hours to steam the idlis and around 6 workers came up together to make them. Idli is a traditional south Indian food.
Srinagar (JandK), Feb 24 (ANI): Schools in Srinagar reopened on February 24 after nearly seven months. The schools got reopened in Valley after the abrogation of Article 370. School kids were excited to attend the school again. All arrangements had been put in place for the students to attend schools after the institutions remained shut for months since August after scrapping of its special status and due to winter break. The government had made several efforts last year to reopen the schools in a phased manner but it failed to bear any fruit as the parents kept their wards at home due to apprehension about their safety.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 24, the former diplomat Nagendra Nath Jha spoke on US President Donald Trump's 2-day visit to India. He said, "I see US President Donald Trump visit positively and favourably. He may offer to mediate between India and Pakistan which I think Prime Minister Narendra Modi is more than capable of handling." Donald Trump will first visit Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram and later will address a mammoth crowd of more than 1,00,000 people at an event titled 'Namaste Trump' at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Trump headed towards Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. They will shortly participate in 'Namaste Trump' event at Motera stadium after visiting Sabarmati Ashram.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 24 (ANI): US President Trump onboard tweeted, "Hum Bharat aane ke liye tatpar hain. Hum raaste mein hain, kuch hi ghanton mein hum sabse milenge." Meanwhile, Ahmedabad is all prepped up to welcome President Trump and his family. Motera Stadium is filling fast, final dance and song rehearsals are underway at the stadium. President Trump along with first lady Melania Trump and daughter will shortly land in Ahmedabad.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 24, the Congress leader and National Spokesperson of party Manish Tewari spoke on US President Donald Trump 2-day visit to India. He said, "There is absolutely no substance in the visit of the US President Donald Trump. It is only spectacalisation of diplomacy and what you will see unfold over the next 36 hours after Trump lands in Ahmedabad is nothing but a spectacle and tourism."
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ramvir Singh Bidhuri appointed as Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly. He is the BJP MLA from Badarpur. He was felicitated by Delhi BJP Chief Manoj Tiwari along with other party workers. Speaking on it, Manoj Tiwari said, "Congratulations to Ramvir Singh Bidhuri. He is a senior leader and we believe that he will give his best during his tenure."
Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on February 24, the ASP of Agra City Rohan Pramod Botre spoke on security arrangements ahead of US President Donald Trump's 2-day India visit. He said, "Taj Mahal area has been secured properly. There will be deployment of paramilitary forces in Taj Mahal area and inside there is deployment of civil force and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Even National Security Guard (NSG) and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have also come here." "There is a proper coordination between the United States' security agencies and the Indian agencies," ASP added.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 24 (ANI): A group of dance performers from Jammu and Kashmir performed near Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad on February 24. These artists will perform during road show of the United States President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump today. US President Donald Trump will visit the Ashram today upon his arrival to the city.