Donald Trump India visit: As it happened

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: February 24, 2020 09:53 AM2020-02-24T09:53:30+5:302020-02-25T17:02:53+5:30

When Donald Trump is greeted with a crescendo of "Namastes" when he lands in Ahmedabad he will be the ...

Donald Trump India visit: As it happened | Donald Trump India visit: As it happened

Donald Trump India visit: As it happened

When Donald Trump is greeted with a crescendo of "Namastes" when he lands in Ahmedabad he will be the seventh US President to visit India while in office. He visited India in 2014 as a real estate businessman, but this will be a presidential visit.

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03:16 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.

12:20 PM

Melania Trump attends 'Happiness Class'

US First Lady Melania Trump arrived at a government school in south Delhi on Tuesday to attend a session of the 'Happiness Class'. She was greeted by young students, who garlanded her and also applied 'teeka' on her forehead.

12:02 PM

Melania Trump arrives at Delhi govt school

11:59 AM

Melania Trump visits govt school in Delhi

11:36 AM

PM Modi and Trump hold bilateral talks

Donald Trump arrived at Hyderabad House for bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi. Tuesday's talks between Modi and Trump are likely to send across a clear message of growing congruence of interests between India and the US on major geopolitical developments in the region and beyond, particularly when China has been expanding its military and economic clout.

11:22 AM

Americans stand strongly with India: Trump

11:20 AM

Trump arrives at Hyderabad House

11:09 AM

Delhi govt school students in colourful clothes wait to greet Melania Trump

Amid massive security, scores of children of a Delhi government school were seen doing final rehearsals outside the gate of the institution, hours before the visit of US First Lady Mela Trump. Mela Trump will visit Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School in South Delhi's Moti Bagh. Read the full story here...

11:07 AM

Hyderabad House decked up to host Trump

New Delhi's iconic Hyderabad House is all decked up to host the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. The building was adorned with flags of India and the US.

10:56 AM

Donald Trump signs visitor's book at Rajghat

After receiving a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

10:49 AM

Donald Trump pays homage at Rajghat

10:45 AM

PM Modi arrives at Hyderabad House

US President Donald Trump will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House.

10:30 AM

Democrat Bernie Sanders slams Trump

Democratic presidential front-runner Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday slammed President Donald Trump for selling weapons to India, saying that the US should instead partner with New Delhi to fight climate change to save the planet.

10:19 AM

Trump accorded ceremonial welcome

US President Donald Trump accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

10:18 AM

Donald Trump received by President Kovind

10:18 AM

Donald Trump arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan

10:17 AM

Kovind arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan

10:17 AM

PM Modi arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rajnath Singh receives PM Modi, S Jaishankar also present

09:54 AM

Ivanka Trump arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan

08:58 AM

Melania Trump to visit Delhi govt school

US First Lady Melania Trump will visit a Delhi government school in Delhi's Nanakpura on Tuesday. She will visit the Sarvodaya Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School where she will review the "Happiness Class" programme implemented by the Delhi government.

08:57 AM

Trump to be given ceremonial welcome

The US President will get a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10:00 am followed by a visit to Rajghat where he will pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. He will lay the wreath at Rajghat and observe one-minute of silence. He will also be signing the Visitors' Book.

08:57 AM

Modi-Trump delegation level talks today

Exchange of Agreement followed by joint press statement also on the cards

06:16 PM

Trump covoy en route to Agra airport

06:07 PM

US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump admire the Taj Mahal.

05:30 PM

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at Taj Mahal

05:29 PM

Taj Mahal inspires awe: Trump

05:20 PM

Trump, Melania get photos clicked at Diana bench

05:15 PM

Trump, Melania stroll the grounds of iconic Taj Mahal

On his flight to Agra, India, Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he's never been to the iconic 17th century mausoleum, but that he's heard it's "incredible." Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at the UNESCO world heritage site just as the sun was beginning to set.

05:14 PM

Trump and First Lady take a tour of Taj

05:14 PM

Trumps sign guest book at Taj Mahal

05:02 PM

Trumps reach Taj Mahal

04:55 PM

Trumps get grand reception in Agra

04:54 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.

04:54 PM

Giant billboard put up for Trump

A giant billboard featuring Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Prime Minister Modi greeted the couple with a message – 'Grand welcome of India's best friend to the City of Love –Agra'.

04:53 PM

Trump heads to Taj Mahal

04:53 PM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath receives the Trumps

04:52 PM

Trump and wife Melania arrive in Agra

04:17 PM

Trump is expected to reach Agra at 4.45pm

Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will pay a visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. Elaborate security arrangements have been made in Agra in view of Trump's visit.

03:51 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.

03:50 PM

Security beefed up in Kashmir

Security has been increased across Kashmir as a precautionary measure in view of Trump's two-day visit to India, which began on Monday, officials said.

03:19 PM

25,000 students to welcome Trumps in Agra

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.

03:18 PM

Donald Trump and Melania leave for Agra

03:15 PM

Trump tweets in Hindi after Montera visit

02:45 PM

Trump leaves for airport to fly to Agra

02:35 PM

A new chapter in India-US ties, says PM

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, says PM Modi

02:34 PM

PM Modi replies to Trump's speech at Motera

02:33 PM

President Trump Concludes Speech

In the closing speech, US President Donald Trump says, "Today I say to all Indians to take pride in the glories of the past. Unite for the future and let our nations come together for freedom and its values. God bless America, God bless India. We love India very much."

02:24 PM

Will sign defence deals worth $3 bn: Trump

We are quickly revitalising our alliances all around world. We will seal defence deals worth $3 billion on Tuesday, says Trump

02:24 PM

First Lady Melania Trump listens as US President Donald Trump speaks at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad

 

02:23 PM

India - US united in fighting terror - Trump

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, says Donald Trump.

02:18 PM

Will give military equipment to India: Trump

As we continue to build our defence cooperation, 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

02:12 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.

02:09 PM

Indians can accomplish anything: Trump

PM Modi you are not just the pride of Gujarat, you are living proof that with hard work & devotion, Indians can accomplish anything at all, anything they want. The Prime Minister is a moving story of an incredible rise, says Donald Trump.

02:09 PM

India's growth story phenomenal: Trump

 Five 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.

02:08 PM

America will always be loyal to India

We will always remember this remarkable hospitality. India will hold a special place in our hearts, says US President Donald Trump

02:07 PM

Trump hails PM at 'Namaste Trump' event

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

02:05 PM

Travelled 8000 km to Say America Loves India, Says Trump

America loves India, says US President Donald Trump as he began speaking at the Motera Stadium  in Ahmedabad. "The First Lady and I have travelled 8000kms to say that America loves India and we respect India. It is a profound honour to be in Motera in this beautiful stadium. Thank you for your spectacular welcome. Melania and my family will remember this forever," Trump says.

02:03 PM

"One is the land of the free, the other considers the whole world its guest. There is the statue of liberty in US and we have the Statue of Unity. Our rich diversity, the unity within this diversity and vibrancy of diversity is shared between India and US. President Trump has a huge vision. The world knows what he has done for USA. It is a great honour to have Melania Trump in India. You have worked for a Healthy America," says PM Modi.

02:03 PM

PM Modi: The world's biggest democracy welcomes you, Mr Trump. The arrival of POTUS, FLOTUS, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner gives the Indo-US ties a familial touch and adds warmth to it. I think today we can see history being repeated. Five months ago, I started my US trip with 'Howdy Modi' and today my friend President Donald Trump is starting his Indian trip with 'Namaste Trump' here in Ahmedabad.

02:03 PM

India-US Relations Not Just Partnership, Says PM Modi

PM Modi continues his speech saying, "India-US relations is not just a partnership. It has grown to be much closer. President Trump is here with his family and I thank the people of Gujarat for hosting this event."

02:02 PM

"I was at the Howdy Modi event in Houston and today President Trump is beginning his historic trip to India with a visit to Ahmedabad. I welcome President Trump to the world's largest democracy though Motera is in Gujarat, the sentiments you see here are of India," says PM Modi.

01:27 PM

Trump's Convoy Reaches Motera Stadium

US President Donald Trump's convoy reaches Motera stadium, where he will share the dias with PM Modi to address the crowd for the "Namastey Trump" event.

01:21 PM

PMO tweets visuals of the Motera stadium

PMO tweets visuals of the Motera stadium where an exuberant crowd awaits the arrival of US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the "Namastey Trump" event shortly.

01:20 PM

PM Modi and Trump arrive at Motera Stadium

Over one lakh people to welcome the US President at Motera Stadium.

01:15 PM

Seats expected to be taken by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

01:01 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi enroute Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, where "Namaste Trump" event will be held shortly.

12:56 PM

Donald Trump's special message to Narendra Modi

US President Donald Trump wrote a message in the visitors' book at the Sabarmati Ashram, 'To my great friend Prime Minister Modi...Thank You, Wonderful Visit!'

12:52 PM

Donald Trump, and PM head to Motera Stadium

Both the leaders would address people at Motera stadium. Over a lakh people are expected to be present for the 'Namaste Trump' event.

12:46 PM

US President Donald Trump spinning the wheel at Sabarimati Ashram

Visuals of President Trump spinning Gandhiji's iconic Charkha at the Sabarmati Ashram.

12:35 PM

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at the Sabarmati Ashram, accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

12:31 PM

US President Donald Trump's cavalcade enroute Sabarmati Ashram from the Ahmedabad airport, Gujarat

12:29 PM

Welcome to India Donald Trump, says PM

12:27 PM

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress veteran leader Siddaramaiah criticizes Narendra Modi

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress veteran leader Siddaramaiah has panned Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon after the arrival of US President Donald Trump and his 12-member delegation in Ahmedabad.

12:09 PM

Mega Roadshow Begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump set for the mega roadshow, which is expected to cover a distance of 22-km in Ahmedabad leading to Sabarmati Ashram.

12:06 PM

Prime Minister Narendra  Modi greets Donald Trump

 

 

12:02 PM

Raveesh Kumar shares visuals of a jubilant Motera stadium

11:59 AM

11:57 AM

US President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner deplane after touching down at India

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.

11:55 AM

Will PM Modi, Donald Trump Strike the Meal Deal Minus the Steak?

US President Donald Trump is known to have a large appetite, both on and off the plate. His diet is often a rotation of steaks and burgers with PM Modi being strict vegetarian US officials seemed to be a bit puzzled over the change in diet of Donald Trump. Read full story here

11:44 AM

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump land in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

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.

11:35 AM

An honour to welcome Trump: Vijay Ramniklal Rupani

In a series of tweets Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani On behalf of 65 million Gujaratis welcomed US President Donald Trump 

11:26 AM

3 Hour-long Programme in Motera Cricket Stadium

t the newly built 'world’s largest cricket stadium' – Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, there will be a three-hour programme, including public interaction and cultural programmes, before and after Donald Trump and Narendra Modi's speeches. The cultural programmes will include music performances by singer Kailash Kher and other leading Gujarati singers and performers.

11:26 AM

PM Modi tweets welcome note for Donald Trump

11:12 AM

An Indian army soldier sits atop an armoured vehicle next to cutouts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump along a road, ahead of Trump's visit, in Ahmedabad.

11:04 AM

A group of dancers performing at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad

11:02 AM

Sourav Ganguly Reaches Motera Stadium

Former India skipper and BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly, reaches Motera Cricket Stadium ahead of the arrival of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.

10:49 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to welcome US President Donald Trump shortly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Ahmedabad at 10.25 am, around one and a half hours before the arrival of Trump and his delegation. PM Modi will receive Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump upon their arrival aboard the Air Force One flight, scheduled to land here at around 11.40 am.

10:44 AM

The iconic Taj Mahal is decked up with flowers ahead of US President Donald Trump's arrival in Agra.

The 17th century monument to love built over a period of nearly 20 years by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife after her death in 1631, was refurbished to welcome the American leader and US First Lady Melania Trump.

10:31 AM

PM Modi arrives in Ahmedabad

10:29 AM

Hours before landing, Trump tweets in Hindi

10:18 AM

Children perform a dance near the Ahmedabad airport ahead of the arrival of US President Donald Trump

Children perform a dance near the Ahmedabad airport ahead of the arrival of US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania, his daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner. 

10:17 AM

Trump Visit Won't Make an Iota of Difference to Indians: Shiv Sena

Condemning Donald Trump's visit to India, the Shiv Sena today said the 36-hour-long sojourn of the US president in the country won't make 'an iota of difference' in the lives of poor and middle-class Indians. "

10:14 AM

Security tightened outside Motera stadium

10:11 AM

10:10 AM

Donald Trump is the seventh US President to visit India

When Donald Trump is greeted with a crescendo of "Namastes" when he lands in Ahmedabad he will be the seventh US President to visit India while in office. He visited India in 2014 as a real estate businessman, but this will be a presidential visit. Let us have a look at the list of US Presidents who visited India before Trump. Read Here

10:06 AM

US backup planes at Jaipur airport for Trump

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) Jaipur is geared up to receive Air Force One carrying Donald Trump in case weather plays truant in Delhi. As a backup plan, a US Air Force Boeing 757 landed here on Sunday evening to ferry Trump in case there is a technical snag in his plane. In addition, a C-17 Globemaster landed in Jaipur for the second day with some more equipment needed for ground-handling.

10:04 AM

Gujarati delicacies to be served for US President Donald Trump

Gujarati delicacies including khaman, samosa and kadak chai will be part of the spread laid for the US president, his family and 100 other delegates, over high tea, which will be served during the US president’s visit to the Sabarmati Ashram.

10:03 AM

PM Modi leaves for Ahmedabad

He will hold a roadshow along with US President Donald Trump and participate in 'Namaste Trump' event at Motera Stadium today.

10:02 AM

Donald Trump to visit Sabarmati Ashram

After a week of uncertainty over US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania’s visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram, protocol officials of the state government and Union ministry for external affairs finally heaved a sigh of relief when they were told on Saturday night to stick to the ‘original plan’. Sources said that the US president will spend about 15 minutes at the Ashram.

10:00 AM

Ticket counters at Taj to close at 11:30am

"People can visit the Taj in the morning but tickets will be issued till 11:30 am, and by noon or so the premises will be cleared of visitors in view of the high security arrangements for President Trump's visit," officials said

10:00 AM

PM, Trump to address 'Namaste Trump' event

A total of 16 spots for drinking water have been set up outside Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad. Every spot has at least 3 staff of Amdavad Municipal Corporation to make drinking water arrangements for the people coming for 'Namaste Trump' event at the stadium.

09:59 AM

PM Modi tweets ahead of Trump visit

India awaits your arrival President Donald Trump. Your visit is definitely going to further strengthen the friendship between our nations. See you very soon in Ahmedabad, says PM Modi

09:58 AM

Donald Trump is expected to arrive at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport at around 11:40 am

09:55 AM

US President Donald Trump will arrive in Ahmedabad today for the first leg of his maiden India trip

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