Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 24 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump along with First lady Melania Trump visited the historic monument Taj Mahal in Agra. President Trump was accompanied by family and UP CM Yogi Adityanath. He was also seen signing on the visitor's book. Earlier today, President Trump and PM Modi addressed a public gathering at Motera stadium in Ahmedabad. He is in India for a two-day visit.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 24 (ANI): Sunni Central Board of Waqf on February 24 accepted the five-acre land near Ayodhya to build mosque. The Chairman of Sunni Waqf Board, Zufar Ahmad Farooqui said, "It has been decided in meeting to accept the 5-acre land given by government. A trust will be formed. The trust, along with mosque, will construct other things such as a centre that represents Indo-Islamic culture, a research centre, charitable hospital, public library and other things for public utilities." The details of the trust will be announced after the formation of the trust. Sunni Waqf Board was allotted a 5-acre land in Dhannipur village after Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya dispute.
Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 24 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump along with First lady Melania Trump arrived in Agra on Feb 24. They received a grand welcome at the airport. UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and US ambassador to India Ken Juster received them at the airport. President Trump and family accompanied by UP CM Yogi Adityanath will shortly visit the historic monument Taj Mahal. Earlier today, President Trump and PM Modi addressed public gathering at Motera stadium in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 24 (ANI): Advisor and daughter of President of the United States Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump on February 24 termed the 'Namaste Event' event 'spectacular'. US President Donald Trump along with First Lady Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner attended the grand event at Motera Stadium.
Guwahati (Assam), Feb 24 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student, Sharjeel Imam was sent to 4-days custody of Assam Police on February 24. Sharjeel was produced at Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court today. A case has been registered against Sharjeel for alleged seditious comments on cutting off Assam from India. He was produced before court after his earlier 4-day custody got over.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Clash broke out between groups supporting Citizenship Amendment Act and people protesting against the law in northeast Delhi's Jafrabad area on the second consecutive day on Feb 24. The two groups pelted stones at each other. Meanwhile, entry and exit at Jafrabad and Maujpur-Babarpur metro stations are closed.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices closed nearly 2 per cent lower on Monday as the spread of coronavirus outside China spooked global markets. The virus claiming 2,442 lives in China has spread to 28 other countries with investors grappling to assess its impact on economic growth. The BSE S-P Sensex closed 807 points or 1.96 per cent lower at 40,363 while the Nifty 50 cracked by 242 points or 2.01 per cent to 11,839. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty metal down by 5.36 per cent, auto by 3.51 per cent, pharma by 3.09 per cent and realty by 2.16 per cent.
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.
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.