Global markets plummet after Trump tests positive for COVID-19

US stock futures plunged on Friday after President Donald Trump said that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus. Dow futures were last down 450 points or 1.6 per cent. S&P 500 futures were down 1.6 per cent and Nasdaq futures were down 1.9 per cent, reports CNN. “Tonight, @FLOTUS and […]

Trump’s visit has opened a new chapter in India-US ties: President Kovind

The visit of US President Donald Trump to India has opened a new chapter of ‘deep and abiding’ ties between the two countries, President Ram Nath Kovind said in his remarks at the banquet hosted in the honour of the visiting dignitary on Tuesday. “Your (President Trump) visit and the grace of the First Lady […]

Held discussions with PM Modi to forge economic relationship which is fair, reciprocal: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that a major focus of his discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been forging bilateral economic relationship that is fair and reciprocal and the two countries have made tremendous progress on a comprehensive trade agreement. In his statement after restricted and delegation-level talks with PM Modi, Trump […]

US President Donald Trump pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday paid tributes at Rajghat, the memorial dedicated to India’s founding father Mahatma Gandhi. Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, laid a wreath at the memorial and also observed one minute of silence. The US President, a short while ago, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. […]

‘Namaste Trump’ echoes in Motera

The Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad was witness to the historic Namaste Trump Gala. Over a lakh people turned up at the Motera Stadium to witness the mega event. A red carpet was laid out for President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump enroute their way to the Motera Stadium from the Airport. Addressing the […]

India, US to sign deals worth USD 3 billion for military helicopters, says Trump

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his country will sign deals worth USD 3 billion for supplying helicopters to the Indian military. Addressing the ‘Namaste Trump’ event at Motera stadium here, he said that the US looks forward to providing India with some of the best and most feared military equipment on the […]

Trump praises India as ‘amazing nation in just 70 years’

Heaping praises on India, US President Donald Trump on Monday said the country has become an economic giant, largest democracy ever to exist and one of the most amazing nations in just 70 years. While addressing the large crowd of 1,00,000 people at the Motera Stadium during ‘Nameste Trump’ event, US President Donald Trump said, […]

India-US relations are no longer just another partnership, it is far greater, closer relationship: PM Modi

Sharing stage with US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India-US ties are no longer just another partnership, but is a far greater and closer relationship. “India-US relations are no longer just another partnership. It is a far greater and closer relationship. One is ‘land of the free’ the other […]

‘History has been created’: PM Modi at ‘Namaste Trump’ event

A history has been created today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday, while welcoming his ‘friend’ US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania to India. Addressing the ‘Namaste Trump’ mega-event at the world’s largest cricket stadium, the Prime Minister said, “I think today we can see history being […]