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GES 2017 Live updates: Come make in India, for India and for the world, says PM Modi

The three-day summit from November 28-30 is being held in South Asia for the first time. 

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HYDERABAD: United States President Donald Trump's daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad.

Ivanka arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad early Tuesday morning.

Ivanka will also be part of a discussion on increasing women in the workforce through skills training, education, and mentorship on the second day. 

Here are the live updates: 

28 November 2017
17:58 PM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj addresses GES 2017

17:54 PM

Come, make in India, invest in India, for India and for the world, says PM Modi.

17:51 PM

We have made Aadhaar, world's largest digital database, says PM Modi.

17:50 PM

We have launched the Subhagya scheme to provide electricity connection to all families by December 2018, says PM Modi.

17:48 PM

Our govt has taken several step to improve business environment. The jump in ease of doing business is a result of this initiative, says PM Modi.

17:47 PM

PM Modi lists measures taken by his government for ease of business in India.

17:47 PM

Binary system traces its roots to India, says PM Modi

17:44 PM

GES will showcase women who have dared to be different, says PM Modi.

17:42 PM

The theme, 'women first, prosperity for all' makes this edition of GSE stand out. In Indian mythology, women is an incarnation of Shakti- the Goddess of power, we believe women empowerment is vital to our development, says PM Modi.

17:39 PM

India's Mars mission had immense contribution of women, says PM Modi

17:37 PM

Hyderabad is home to Saina Nehwal, Sania Mirza and PV Sindhu, says PM Modi

17:36 PM

Women empowerment is vital to our development, says PM Modi.

17:35 PM

The event not just connects Silicon Valley with Hyderabad, it also shows the connect between US and India, says PM Modi.

17:34 PM

We are happy to host the GES in partnership with the government of America, says PM Modi.

17:32 PM

PM Narendra Modi addresses Global Entrepreneurship Summit

17:31 PM

I applaud PM Modi for inspiring women entrepreneurs, says Ivanka Trump

17:26 PM

What you are achieving here is truly extraordinary. From your childhood selling tea to your election as India's Prime Minister, you've proven that transformational change is possible, says Ivanka Trump

17:25 PM
17:21 PM

India will grow speedily under PM Modi, says Ivanka Trump at GES.

17:20 PM
17:20 PM

Number of women entrepreneurs has gone up by 45% in US in the last decade, says Ivanka.

17:19 PM

After my father's election, I saw an opportunity to leave my business and work for the welfare of America, says Ivanka at GES.

17:17 PM

Ivanka Trump congratulates India for its enterprise and entrepreneurship.

17:15 PM

As President Trump said, India now has a true friend in White House, says Ivanka Trump

17:14 PM

People of India inspire us all, says Ivanka Trump at GES.

17:12 PM

Ivanka Trump addresses the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, thanks India for a warm welcome.

17:06 PM
17:04 PM

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao addresses the Global Entrepreneurship Summit.

16:17 PM
16:17 PM
16:07 PM

IvankaTrump meets PM Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit.

10:55 AM

Delegates start arriving in Hyderabad for GES 2017

10:55 AM

After the inauguration, Ivanka and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are slated to participate in a panel discussion on opening up of opportunities for women entrepreneurs.

10:55 AM

The theme of this year's summit demonstrates the commitment of the US and the Indian government to the principle that when women are economically empowered, their communities and countries thrive, Kant said. 

09:54 AM

The summit will primarily focus on four thematic sectors -- energy and infrastructure; healthcare and life sciences; financial technology and digital economy; and media and entertainment sectors, according to NITI Ayog CEO Amitabh Kant.

08:51 AM

Ivanka Trump to stay at Trident Hotel in Hitec City, about two km from Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), the venue of GES. 

08:47 AM

PM Narendra Modi, Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao and Ivanka trump will deliver remarks during the official opening of GES 2017

08:45 AM

US Ambassador Kenneth Juster welcomes Ivanka

08:26 AM

Several schools in city declares holiday for student because of traffic restrictions imposed in the city city due to VVIP movement.

08:25 AM

US embassy in India shared a comment American Secretary of State Rex Tillerson previously made about the summit. 

07:37 AM

Ivanka Trump was received in Hyderabad by Kenneth Juster, the newly appointed US ambassador to India, and Navtej Sarna, New Delhi's ambassador in Washington.

07:36 AM

With the theme of "Women First, Prosperity for All," this will be the first GES in which women are the majority of the participants, says PM Modi

07:06 AM
07:05 AM
06:59 AM
06:52 AM

Hyderabad: Ivanka Trump arrives for Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017

06:52 AM

The event will will be attended by around 1500 entrepreneurs from 170 countries. 

06:52 AM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to also attend the summit.

06:52 AM

The closing session of GES will bring together key influencers that support, promote and fund women entrepreneurs.

06:50 AM

Innovators in workforce development and training will discuss what works and what more can be done to open doors for women at the workplace.

 

06:49 AM

Ivanka will also be part of a discussion on increasing women in the workforce through skills training, education, and mentorship on the second day. 

06:49 AM

The theme of this year's summit is 'Women First, Prosperity for All' and will include 1,200 young entrepreneurs, most of whom are women.

06:49 AM

About 2,500 security personnel deployed in three cordons. 

06:49 AM

Security tightened in Hyderabad ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump's daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump's visit to Hyderabad on Tuesday.