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US President Donald Trump departs from India after concluding two-day trip

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NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump stressed on India-US trade deal and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying, ''You have a very special Prime Minister, he really knows what he is doing", on Day 2 of his maiden visit to India. The US President said that India-US will work together against terrorism and together both the countries are making all possible efforts towards it. President Trump also interacted with business leaders in Delhi after which he addressed media at a press conference held in the US Embassy.

The US President was given a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan after which he went to Rajghat along with First Lady Melania to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi. In the evening, President Trump will take part in the grand dinner programme being organised in the Rashtrapati Bhawan. 

Stay tuned to Zee News for latest updates on the second day of Donald Trump's India visit-

25 February 2020
21:59 IST

US President Donald Trump departs from Rashtrapati Bhavan after attending the state dinner programme. 

20:52 IST
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20:28 IST

Menu of the dinner banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted in the honour of US President Donald Trump.

20:20 IST

India deeply committed to strategic partnership with the US, says President Kovind to Donald Trump.
 

20:06 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.

19:49 IST

Donald Trump's daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump reached Rashtrapati Bhavan for state banquet along with husband Jared Kushner.

19:43 IST

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received by President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

18:48 IST

US President Donald Trump arrives at Rashtrapati Bhawan for the grand dinner programme. 

 

18:35 IST

President's Banquet for Donald Trump is scheduled to start at 7.30 pm in Rashtrapati Bhawan. Around 90 to 100 Guests are expected to attend the Banquet. Both US President and Indian President will make a short speech. A multi-course menu has been prepared for Trump and his delegation.
 

18:29 IST

President Trump on coronavirus: We're working with China on the issue. I spoke to President XI the other day. He is so committed to solving the problem. He has is working very hard. He is very capable. The country is very capable. I think he's going to do well now. The virus is spreading to South Korea, Italy and other places, I spoke to all of them.

18:21 IST

Kashmir obviously is a big problem between India and Pakistan, they are going to work out their problem. They have been doing it for a long time: US President Donald Trump in Delhi

18:18 IST

Talking about tariffs in India, US President Trump said, ''India is probably nation with highest tariffs, Harley Davidson has to pay huge amount of tariff.''

18:15 IST

Discussed the matter of Pakistan with PM Modi; I have good equation with Pakistan PM Imran Khan, they are working to control cross-border terrorism: Trump while addressing media in Delhi

18:10 IST

India is going to be a major player in the next 50 to 100 years; India is going to have a bright future: US President Donald Trump

18:06 IST

US has to be treated fairly, says Trump on trade relations with India

17:58 IST

US President Donald Trump speaks on CAA, said, ''I want to leave that to India and hopefully they will make the right decision for their people.''

17:51 IST

Ready to mediate on Kashmir issue if India and Pakistan agree on it: US President Donald Trump while addressing media in Delhi

 

17:48 IST

If you look back India has worked hard for religious freedom. PM Modi wants people to have religious freedom in India: US President Donald Trump while addressing a press conference in Delhi. 

17:46 IST

''Did not discuss CAA with PM Modi'', said President Trump while addressing media in Delhi. 

17:44 IST

India is buying a lot of military equipments from the US: Donald Trump while addressing a press conference in Delhi.

17:38 IST

US President Donald Trump said, ''I don't think anyone has done more than I did on containing radical Islamic terrorism'' while addressing media in Delhi. 

17:38 IST

India-US discussed the issue of coronavirus and US has it under control: Donald Trump in Delhi

17:36 IST

Indo-US cooperation in energy sector is expanding: US President Trump in a press conference

17:28 IST

US President Donald Trump addresses a press conference in Delhi.

16:20 IST

The discussion with PM Modi has been fruitful, my 2-day stay in India has been phenonemal: US President Donald Trump while addressing a press conference in Delhi

16:17 IST

India raised the issue of the HB1 visa with the US. It was pointed out that Indian professionals contribute significantly to the development of the high tech sector in the United States: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Trump's visit to India

16:14 IST

US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi while addressing press conference in Delhi, said, ''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.''

 

16:11 IST

India-US to work together against terrorism, says US President Donald Trump in Press conference. 

 

16:08 IST

US-India partnership has encompassed an extraordinary increase in both exchanges as well as cooperation in various security domains, says Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan on Donald Trump's visit to India. 

 

15:57 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President said there was useful and comprehensive discussion on trade, there was an appreciation that it increased steadily year on year over the last few yrs, US exports to India had a fairly dramatic increase: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla 

15:53 IST

India Defence will be on a global level: Indian Foreign Secretary after Donald Trump's press conference

15:47 IST

What we have done for the healthcare sector is phenomenal: Donald Trump addressing Press conference

15:45 IST

Working out our trade deal with India, negotiations have already begun: Donald Trump addressing media in Delhi.

15:43 IST

China is working very hard, I have spoken to President Xi, we are fully prepared to tackle corona virus: Donald Trump in a Press conference

15:40 IST

Delighted with the grand welcome received by India, says US President Donald Trump at Press conference in Delhi.  

15:39 IST

US President Donald Trump addresses media after meeting CEOs. 

13:58 IST

Our teams have made tremendous progress for a comprehensive trade agreement & I'm optimistic we can reach a deal of great importance to both countries. Since I took office, US exports to India are up nearly 60% and exports of high quality American energy have grown by 500%: Donald Trump

13:49 IST

The United States and India have signed three key agreements on health, oil cooperation: 
1. MoU on mental health
2. MoU on safety of medical products
3. Letter of cooperation between Indian oil corporation and ExxonMobil and chart

13:48 IST

During our visit we discussed the importance of a secure 5G wireless network and the need for this emerging technology to be a tool for freedom, progress, prosperity, not to do anything with where it could be even conceived as a conduit for suppression and censorship: Trump

13:44 IST

Earlier today we expanded our defence cooperation with agreements for India to purchase more than USD 3 billion of advanced American military equipment, including Apache & MH-60 Romeo Helicopters - finest in the world. These will enhance our joint defence capabilities; Trump

13:41 IST

US President Donald Trump issues statement at Hyderabad House:

Melania and I have been awed by the majesty of India and the exceptional generosity and kindness of the Indian people. We will always remember the magnificent welcome the citizens of your home state showed us upon arrival.

13:40 IST

The most important foundation of the special relationship between India and the USA is people to people contact. Professionals, students, the Indian diaspora in USA have a major contribution in this. We've also agreed to start negotiations on a massive trade deal. We hope that we will get positive results, benefitting both. At the global level, our relationship is depended on the similar democratic values we share: PM Modi

13:39 IST

The cooperation of India and America at the global level is based on our common democratic values and objectives. This cooperation has special significance for rule based international order, especially in Indo-Pacific and global commons: PM Modi

13:39 IST

India-US is also establishing new initiatives of partnership, innovation and enterprise on Industry 4.0 and other emerging technologies of the 21st century. The talent of Indian professionals has strengthened the technology leadership of American companies: PM Modi

13:36 IST

Today, the deal on internal security will further strengthen this cooperation. We've bolstered efforts to ensure the perpetrators of terrorism take the blame: PM Modi

13:35 IST

Our defence manufacturers are becoming part of each other's supply chains. Indian forces, today, do most of their training exercises with the US forces. We're also increasing cooperation to increase our homeland security and combating international terrorism: PM Modi

13:35 IST

America has become an important source of India for oil and gas. Our total energy trade has been around $20 billion in the last 4 years: PM Modi

13:33 IST

It was established again yesterday that relations between India and US aren't just between two governments, but are people-centric and people-driven. These relations are very important for the most important relationship of the 21st century: PM Modi

13:31 IST

The relationship between India and US is people driven, people central. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership will be put into action, announces PM Modi.

13:25 IST

I welcome President Trump to India again. This is our fifth meeting in the last 8 months: PM Modi at joint press event with US President.

Today we discussed every important aspect of US-India partnership, be it defence and security, energy strategic partnership, trade or people to people ties. The strengthening in defence ties between India and US is an important aspect of our partnership.

13:24 IST

Visuals: Melania Trump leaves from Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School in Nanakpura.

13:19 IST

First Lady of the United States Melania Trump leaves from Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School in Nanakpura, after meeting and interacting with the students there.

13:18 IST

Very inspiring that students begin their day with practising mindfulness and connecting with nature. Want to thank all educators for setting positive example and giving skills, knowledge to students: Melania Trump

13:12 IST

In the US, I work with children like you to promote similar ideas of well-being through my 'BE BEST' initiative. 3 pillars of 'BE BEST' include dangers of drug abuse, importance of online safety and overall well-being of children: Melania Trump

13:09 IST

Namaste! It's a beautiful school. Thank you for welcoming me with a traditional dance performance. This is my first visit to India, people here are so welcoming and so kind: Melania Trump at Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School in Nanakpura.

13:09 IST

Students perform on a folk song during the visit of the US First Lady Melania Trump at Sarvodaya co-ed Senior Secondary School in Nanakpura. 

12:38 IST

The last two days, especially yesterday at the stadium, it was a great honour for me. People were there maybe more for you (PM Modi) than for me. 125 thousand people were inside. Every time I mentioned you, they cheered more. People love you here: Donald Trump

12:35 IST

PM Narendra Modi, Donald Trump to issue joint statements shortly.

12:34 IST

I welcome you (US President Donald Trump) and the US delegation to India. I know that you are busy these days, still, you took out time for the visit to India. I am grateful to you for this: PM Modi tells Donald Trump at Hyderabad House

12:34 IST

PM Modi thanks US President Donald Trump for visiting India at his invitation.

12:24 IST

The last two days have been amazing', announces US President Donald Trump in conversation with PM Modi.

12:06 IST

irst Lady of the US, Melania Trump interacting with students at Nanakpura's Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School.

12:00 IST

Visuals: First Lady of the US Melania Trump meets and interacts with students at Sarvodaya Co-ed Senior Secondary School.

11:56 IST

Visuals: First Lady Melania Trump at Sarvodaya Co-ed Senior Secondary School.

11:51 IST

Visuals: First Lady Melania Trump arrives at Sarvodaya Co-ed Senior Secondary School. She is visiting the school as part of her visit to the city today.

11:48 IST

First Lady Melania Trump arrives at Delhi govt school to review 'Happiness Class', to interact with students.

11:47 IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweets, "@FLOTUS will attend happiness class in our school today. Great day for our teachers, students and Delhiites. For centuries, India has taught spirituality to the world. Am happy that she will take back the msg of happiness from our school."

11:46 IST

The entry and exit of three stations on the Delhi Metro's Violet Line were closed for nearly 20 minutes today in view of the movement of US President Donald Trump. Later, DMRC tweeted that the gates have been opened and normal services have resumed on these stations. 

11:32 IST

Excited students dressed in traditional attires are waiting patiently for US First Lady Melania Trump at a Delhi government school in south Moti Bagh area. Sarvodaya Co-Educational Senior Secondary School has been decked up with floral garlands and motifs to welcome the US First Lady.

11:15 IST

Bilateral talks between US President Donald Trump-PM Narendra Modi begin at Hyderabad House.

11:13 IST

US President Donald Trump writes in the visitor's book at Rajghat. In the note, President Trump dubbed his visit as 'tremendous honor', as he hailed the vision of Mahatma Gandhi. "The American people stand strongly with a sovereign and wonderful India - The vision of the great Mahatma Gandhi. This is a tremendous honour."

11:12 IST

The bilateral talks between two leaders will be followed by the signing of agreements between two sides and press statements by the two leaders.

11:12 IST

The 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.

11:08 IST

Visuals: PM Modi receives US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump at Hyderabad House.

11:06 IST

US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Hyderabad House and are received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

10:57 IST

Visuals: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump plant a tree at Rajghat.

10:57 IST

Bilateral talks between US President Donald Trump and PM Modi at Hyderabad House shortly. 

10:55 IST

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania presented a gift of Mahatma Gandhi bust sculpture at Rajghat.

10:53 IST

After paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi, Trumps plant a tree at Rajghat. Next, they leave from Rajghat to Hyderabad House where they will hold talks with PM Narendra Modi.

10:52 IST

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump write in the visitor's book at Rajghat.

10:49 IST

Video: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat.

10:46 IST

The Delhi Traffic Police has urged commuters to plan their travel as they may experience delays owing to traffic restrictions in place for US President Donald Trump's visit, officials said today. 

10:44 IST

Visuals: Donald Trump, First Lady pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

10:40 IST

US President Donald Trump and wife Melania Trump pay floral tributes at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at Rajghat.

10:38 IST

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Rajghat, to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

10:22 IST

After ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, President Trump heads to Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.

10:21 IST

US President Trump, the First Lady Melania, President Ram Nath Kovind, his wife Savita Kovind and PM Modi pose for a group photo at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

10:09 IST

US President Donald Trump receives ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

10:09 IST

President Ram Nath Kovind, his wife Savita Kovind and PM Narendra Modi receive US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

10:07 IST

PM Narendra Modi arrives at Rashtrapati Bhawan. US President Donald Trump will be accorded a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan, shortly.

10:06 IST

US President Donald Trump's daughter and senior advisor Ivanka Trump arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the ceremonial reception of the US President.

09:30 IST

Visuals: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Hyderabad House. US President Donald Trump will meet him here shortly.

09:16 IST

American diplomat Nikki Haley hails Donald Trump-PM Narendra Modi's friendship, writes, "Proud to see @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS going to India. The US and India are the two largest democracies in the world and share many values. There is much to be gained by the friendship of @narendramodi and @realDonaldTrump . #USPride #IndiaPride"

09:08 IST

In the afternoon, Trump is expected to attend certain private events at the US Embassy, including a roundtable with industry representatives.

09:08 IST

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.

08:51 IST

The route leading to a Delhi government school where US first lady Melania Trump is scheduled to pay a visit will also be under a high-security cover, according to officials.

08:51 IST

Trees along the route which will be taken by the US First Lady to reach the school have been trimmed according to the directions issued by the security agencies, say civic body officials.

08:51 IST

During the visit, she is likely to undertake a tour of the school, go to different classes, interact with the students and witness different activities being conducted as part of the 'happiness curriculum'.