India

Donald Trump readies for the great India show


New Delhi: The public reception for US President Donald Trump in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat will include an exhibition of Mahatma Gandhi's life and 28 snippets from India's rich and diverse culture in a manner "unparalleled" in history. Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said at a press briefing here on Wednesday...

Jared Kushner part of Donald Trump’s team to India


New Delhi: President Donald Trump will be accompanied by at least three members of his cabinet and son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner on the India visit next week, media reported. The three secretaries will be Steve Mnuchin of treasury, Wilbur Ross of commerce and Secretary Dan Brouillette of energy, according to people familiar with...

What can India expect from Satya Nadella’s visit


New Delhi: With Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella all set to visit India next week -- around the same time US President Donald Trump is making his first official visit to this part of the world -- the software giant is looking forward to further consolidating its position in the country. At a time when the...

India-US might trump trade differences during President’s visit


New Delhi: India and the US will have an opportunity to iron out key differences in reaching a limited bilateral trade agreement during US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to India. Trade experts said that the US and India have resumed trade negotiations for a limited or mini-bilateral trade agreement, which includes greater access to...

Gujarat stadium being readied for ‘Namaste Trump’


Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani visited the Motera stadium to inspect the security arrangements regarding US President Donald Trump's visit to the state. The American President along with the first lady Melania Trump will be attending the welcome event named 'Namaste Trump' at the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera. "It is a delight...

British MP who heads panel on Kashmir denied entry in India


New Delhi: The government has said that British parliamentarian who is claiming that she was denied entry into India, had her e-visa cancelled. Labour MP Debbie Abrahams claimed on Twitter that she was informed about her visa cancellation when she reached Delhi. “Ms Debbie Abraham was not in possession of a valid visa to visit...

Will Trump do Namaste or shake hands with Modi?


New Delhi: As India readies for 'Namaste Trump' to match the 'Howdy Modi!' cheer, the top brass at the billion dollar companies have adopted the Indian way of greeting at their flagship conferences, business meets and local events -- shunning handshakes which has been the most basic form of business etiquette as the novel...

Donald Trump third US President to visit the Taj Mahal


Agra: The dry and polluted river Yamuna at the rear of the Taj Mahal is the biggest concern for the Uttar Pradesh administration engaged in organizing a grand welcome to US President Donald Trump, his wife Melania and delegation members who will arrive at the Kheria airport on February 24. When Donald Trump visits the...

Red carpet awaits President Trump in India


New Delhi/Washington: US President Donald Trump will get a red carpet welcome in Gujarat later this month -- on a grander scale than the event organized for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston last year. Sources said the government is organizing 'Kem Chho, Trump', the Gujarati equivalent of Texas event 'Howdy Modi' in Prime Minister's...