Ahmedabad, Feb 25: Concluding his jam-packed maiden two-day visit to India, US president Donald Trump on Tuesday night emplaned for his country from New Delhi.
The US President participated in a host of engagements over the course of his nearly36-hour-long trip, including a roadshow, visit to the Taj Mahal, addressing a mammoth crowd at the 'Namaste Trump' event at Ahmedabad, among others.
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Both India and United States have pledged to deepen defence, security and trade ties.
Feb 25, 2020, 10:38 PM IST
US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump depart from Delhi following the conclusion of their two-day visit to India.
Feb 25, 2020, 10:21 PM IST
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump leave after attending dinner banquet hosted by the President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan. PM Narendra Modi also present.
Feb 25, 2020, 9:02 PM IST
Menu of the dinner banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted in the honour of US President Donald Trump.
Delhi: Menu of the dinner banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted in the honour of US President Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/qcnwzWkJDz
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump meet Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa, Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao, Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal and Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Feb 25, 2020, 9:01 PM IST
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump meet PM Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other Union Ministers, at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Feb 25, 2020, 9:01 PM IST
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump meet PM Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other Union Ministers, at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Feb 25, 2020, 8:58 PM IST
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump meet PM Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other Union Ministers, at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Feb 25, 2020, 8:15 PM IST
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump with President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan; Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner also present.
Feb 25, 2020, 6:28 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on CAA: I want to leave that to India and hopefully they will make the right decision for their people.
Feb 25, 2020, 6:12 PM IST
Donald Trump said he heard about the violence in Delhi but did not discuss it with him.
Feb 25, 2020, 6:10 PM IST
It is for India to do, and hopefully they will do the right thing: US President Donald Trump.
Feb 25, 2020, 6:09 PM IST
They (Pakistan) are working on Kashmir. Kashmir has been a thorn in lots of people's sight for a long time. There are two sides to every story. We discussed terrorism at length today.: Donald Trump.
Feb 25, 2020, 5:58 PM IST
US President Donald Trump reiterated his offer of mediation between in India and Pakistan on Kashmir.
Feb 25, 2020, 5:49 PM IST
I have done more than anyone else to destroy terrorism till date: Donald Trump.
Feb 25, 2020, 5:48 PM IST
Everybody is happy about our deal with Taliban, and India would also like this,says Trump
Feb 25, 2020, 5:42 PM IST
India is investing in US energy. We have just had a meeting with the biggest businessmen in India. They are investing billions in the US: Donald Trump.
Feb 25, 2020, 5:42 PM IST
I have great relationship with PM Narendra Modi. We have signed a pact with India on energy. We have also signed a billion chopper deal: US Presdent Donald Trump.
Feb 25, 2020, 5:41 PM IST
We had a great time. We had great meetings... This is a tremendous country. I think they like us more than they ever liked us. There is a great relationship between the Prime Minister and myself.
Feb 25, 2020, 5:30 PM IST
US President Donald Trump addresses a press conference in Delhi.
Feb 25, 2020, 5:06 PM IST
People protesting against three-capital model for Andhra Pradesh hold placards appealing to US President Donald Trump.
Feb 25, 2020, 4:31 PM IST
US President Donald J Trump interacting with business leaders in Delhi said, "It has been an honour to be here. You have a very special Prime Minister, he really knows what he is doing. He is a tough man. He has done a fantastic job. We work very closely together."
Feb 25, 2020, 4:13 PM IST
US President Donald J Trump said, "We are going to cut a lot more regulations. Some have to go through the statutory process."
Feb 25, 2020, 4:07 PM IST
US President Donald J Trump interacts with business leaders in Delhi; Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani present at the meeting.
US President Donald J Trump interacts with business leaders in Delhi; Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani present at the meeting. pic.twitter.com/MiLgOKMO4J
US President Donald J Trump said, " China is working very hard, I have spoken to President Xi. It looks like China is getting it under control."
Feb 25, 2020, 2:15 PM IST
Trump and Modi make joint statement to media at 5 pm but take no questions.
Feb 25, 2020, 1:48 PM IST
We discussed 5G telecom technology, situation in Indo-Pacific: Trump after talks with PM Modi
Feb 25, 2020, 1:47 PM IST
Visit has been unforgettable, extraordinary and productive: US President Donald Trump
Feb 25, 2020, 1:47 PM IST
We will cooperate in ensuring rules-based mechanism including for Indo-Pacific: PM
Feb 25, 2020, 1:46 PM IST
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Feb 24, 2020, 12:12 am IST
United States President Donald Trump will arrive in Ahmedabad on Monday for the first leg of his maiden trip to India.
Feb 24, 2020, 12:12 am IST
He will visit Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram, take part in a 22-km roadshow with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and jointly address over a lakh people at a cricket stadium.
Feb 24, 2020, 12:12 am IST
He will then head to Uttar Pradesh with his wife, Melania, to see the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra.
Feb 24, 2020, 12:15 am IST
A cultural extravaganza will be organised at the Motera stadium during the ‘Namaste Trump’ event where Trump and Modi will address the gathering.
Feb 24, 2020, 12:15 am IST
Bollywood singers Kailash Kher and Parthiv Gohil, and Gujarati folk singers Kirtidan Gadhvi, Gita Rabari, Purushottam Upadhyay and Sairam Dave will perform, said officials of the Gujarat Cricket Association.
Feb 24, 2020, 7:29 am IST
The second layer would be around the lobby and parking area and the outer cordon will comprise personnel drawn from districts. Intensive patrolling is also being conducted
Feb 24, 2020, 7:30 am IST
ITC Maurya has a three layer security and a large number of police personnel. The security wing of the Delhi police will form the inner security cordon along with the US team.
Feb 24, 2020, 7:30 am IST
The advanced security liaison meeting decided to deploy anti drone detachment of the NSG, sharpshooters of the NSG on high rise buildings and kite catchers. Besides the Delhi police personnel, paramilitary personnel have also been deployed in Delhi.
Feb 24, 2020, 7:33 am IST
The routes that will be been taken by Trump are on watch by anti sabotage teams, paramilitary forces and the Army. Over 24 US secret service agents have arrived in the national capital to coordinate the security arrangements.
Feb 24, 2020, 7:34 am IST
The ITC Maurya hotel where Trump will be staying has been made out of bounds for visitors till the President leaves. All the 438 rooms have been booked for the President and his entire entourage.
Feb 24, 2020, 7:36 am IST
Security is tight across the national capital. Anti drone mechanisms, snipers, note catchers and sharp shooters have been deployed as part of the extensive security measures.
Feb 24, 2020, 7:39 am IST
The routes that will be been taken by Trump are on watch by anti sabotage teams, paramilitary forces and the Army. Over 24 US secret service agents have arrived in the national capital to coordinate the security arrangements.
Feb 24, 2020, 7:42 am IST
The ITC Maurya hotel where Trump will be staying has been made out of bounds for visitors till the President leaves. All the 438 rooms have been booked for the President and his entire entourage.
Feb 24, 2020, 7:43 am IST
A high state of alert has been declared in New Delhi ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to India.
Feb 24, 2020, 7:44 am IST
Hours before the visit of US President Donald Trump to Agra on Monday, the entry to the Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors in view of high security arrangements, top officials said on Sunday.
Feb 24, 2020, 8:12 am IST
US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump wrote on Twitter,"I am honored to return to India with @POTUS and @FLOTUS to celebrate that the grand friendship between the world's two largest democracies has never been stronger!"
Two years after joining @narendramodi at the Global Entrepreneurial Summit in Hyderabad, I am honored to return to India with @POTUS and @FLOTUS to celebrate that the grand friendship between the world’s two largest democracies has never been stronger! 🇺🇸 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/r1d5fl9mtq
Meanwhile, two Indian Americans are travelling to India on board the Air Force One along with President Donald Trump.
Ajit Pai, who is the first ever Indian American Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the other being Kesh Patel, special assistant to the president and senior director for counter-terrorism.
Feb 24, 2020, 8:46 am IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leave for Ahmedabad shortly, where he will hold a roadshow along with US President Donald Trump & participate in 'Namaste Trump' event at Motera stadium. President Trump will be arriving in India along with a high-level delegation today
Feb 24, 2020, 8:53 am IST
A group of Garba dancers perform at the Airport Circle in Ahmedabad. The group is one of the artists who will perform during the road show of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump today.
#WATCH Gujarat: A group of Garba dancers perform at the Airport Circle in Ahmedabad. The group is one of the artists who will perform during the road show of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump today. pic.twitter.com/jbaKomm8bK
Security tightened outside Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, sniffer dog of the US security also present.
Gujarat: Security tightened outside Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, sniffer dog of the US security also present. US President Donald Trump will visit the Ashram today upon his arrival to the city. pic.twitter.com/vJE0Z496k8
Horse-riding police personnel conduct patrolling outside Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat: Horse-riding police personnel conduct patrolling outside Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad. US President Donald Trump's 'Namaste Trump' event will be held at the stadium today. pic.twitter.com/7fIEewUDWE
Narendra Modi tweets, "India awaits your arrival US President Donald Trump. Your visit is definitely going to further strengthen the friendship between our nations. See you very soon in Ahmedabad."
Feb 24, 2020, 8:54 am IST
Chetak Commando of Gujarat Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been deployed for security at the road near Motera Stadium, in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat: Chetak Commando of Gujarat Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been deployed for security at the road near Motera Stadium, in Ahmedabad. pic.twitter.com/A2ZRuAnXxW
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.
Gujarat: 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. pic.twitter.com/c1xdbtgWkb
A group of school children perform near Ahmedabad airport. They are among the artists who are performing during the road show of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump today.
#WATCH Gujarat: A group of school children perform near Ahmedabad airport. They are among the artists who are performing during the road show of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump today. pic.twitter.com/D5kKtUhG7H
Rohan P Botre SP City, Agra on security arrangements ahead of US President's visit today said,''Taj Mahal area has been secured properly. There'll be deployment of paramilitary forces in Taj Mahal area&inside there's deployment of civil force & CISF. Even NSG & ATS have also come.''
Feb 24, 2020, 10:07 am IST
As Trump will arrive in Agra at 4.45 pm on Monday, SP City Rohan P Botre said. ''There is a proper coordination between the United States' security agencies and the Indian agencies.''
Feb 24, 2020, 10:10 am IST
People form queues outside Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, gather in the vicinity and occupy seats at the stadium ahead of 'Namaste Trump' event here today.
Gujarat: People form queues outside Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, gather in the vicinity and occupy seats at the stadium ahead of 'Namaste Trump' event here today. pic.twitter.com/HzC34bXRJU
Schedule on What Donald Trump yet to cover during his visit to India
Monday, February 24, 2020
1530 hours
Emplane for Agra
1645 hours
Arrive Agra Venue: Air Force Station, Agra Photo Op: Official Only
1715 hours Arrive and Visit Taj Mahal Venue: Taj Mahal Photo Op: Official Only
1845 hours Emplane for Delhi
1930 hours Arrive Delhi Venue: Air Force Station, Palam Photo Op: AV Media (Entry by PIB card only)
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
1000 hours Ceremonial Reception Venue: Rashtrapati Bhawan Photo Op: AV Media (Entry by PIB cards only from Gate 38, North Avenue. AV Media has to chose among 'A', 'B'and 'C'stands. No movement allowed between the stands.)
1030 hours Wreath Laying at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi Venue: Rajghat Photo Op: AV Media (Entry by PIB card only. No movement allowed from the riser.)
1100 hours Meeting with Prime Minister Venue: Hyderabad House (in front Lawns) Photo Op: Only AV Media registered for the Hyderabad House Event (Entry from Gate No. 3 KG Marg on first come, first served basis; please carry your PIB/identification card)
1240 hours Exchange of Agreements/ Press Statement Venue: Hyderabad House (Lawns) Only Media registered for the Hyderabad House Event (Entry from Gate No. 3 KG Marg; please carry your PIB/Identification card)
1930 hours Meeting with Rashtrapati Ji Venue: Rashtrapati Bhawan Photo Op: Official Only