Trump arrives for 1st official visit to India, PM Modi receives him at airport
US President Donald Trump has landed in Ahmedabad for his first official visit to India, with PM Narendra Modi receiving him at the airport. Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump and his daughter Ivanka Trump. Trump and PM Modi will hold a 22-kilometre roadshow and will attend the 'Namaste Trump' event at world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.read more at The Quint
PM Modi started as chaiwala, he is a champion: Trump while addressing 1 lakh people
While addressing over one lakh people at the Motera Stadium in Gujarat, US President Donald Trump said, "PM Narendra Modi is a champion who works night and day...He started as a chaiwala and worked at a cafeteria." "America will always be a faithful and loyal friend to the Indian people...America loves India and we respect India," he added.read more at Twitter
I've never seen anything like this: Trump's assistant on crowd during roadshow
Sharing pictures of the crowd present during US President Donald Trump's 22-km roadshow in Ahmedabad, his assistant and White House Social Media Director Dan Scavino Jr tweeted, "In motorcade en route to the stadium. I've never seen anything like this. Unbelievable!!!!" He had earlier shared a video of the crowd and had tweeted, "WOW!!!" along with the hashtag 'NamasteTrump'.read more at Twitter
Trump, First Lady Melania spin Charkha at Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania were seen spinning the Charkha at the Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat after their arrival in India. PM Narendra Modi accompanied them to the ashram. Trump and PM Modi held a roadshow before reaching the ashram and will now head to the 'Namaste Trump' event at the Motera Stadium.read more at The Quint
US will sign defence deals worth $3 billion with India: Trump
The US will sign defence deals worth over $3 billion with India, President Donald Trump said while addressing the crowd at the Motera Stadium in Gujarat. "The US looks forward to providing India with some of the best and most feared military equipment on the planet. We make the greatest weapons ever made," he added.read more at Twitter
Spectacular: Ivanka on 'Namaste Trump' event that was attended by 1 lakh people
US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka has called the 'Namaste Trump' event "spectacular". The event, which was held at the Motera Stadium in Gujarat, was attended by over 1 lakh people. Meanwhile, Trump and First Lady Melania have left for Agra after the event, where they will be visiting the Taj Mahal before returning to Delhi.read more at Twitter
All over the world people enjoy Bollywood classics like DDLJ: Trump
While addressing over 1 lakh people at Gujarat's Motera stadium, US President Donald Trump said, "All over the world people watch films made by the geniuses in Bollywood." "People take great joy in watching Bollywood films, bhangra, and classic films like DDLJ and Sholay," he added. Trump further called Bollywood "the hub of genius and creativity".Indian-origin woman beaten for defending Chinese from racist attack over virus
An Indian-origin woman, Meera Solanki, was punched unconscious after she attempted to save her Chinese friend, Mandy Huang, from a man who shouted racist slurs and accused her of carrying coronavirus. The incident occurred at a Birmingham bar where Solanki was celebrating her 29th birthday. Solanki said that the attacker told her friend "take your f****** coronavirus back home!"read more at The New Indian Express
India and US Constitutions begin with same 3 beautiful words: Trump in India
US President Donald Trump, who is on a two-day visit to India, has tweeted, "Our two national constitutions both begin with the same three beautiful words: 'We the people'." He added, "That means that in America and India alike, we honor, respect, trust, empower, and fight for the citizens we proudly serve!" Trump is accompanied by wife Melania in India.read more at Twitter
Donald Trump mentions Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli in his speech at Motera
While addressing a gathering of over one lakh during the 'Namaste Trump!' event at the Motera stadium in Ahmedabad, US President Donald Trump mentioned Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli in his speech. "You cheer on great cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli," he said. Trump also mentioned Bollywood in his speech, calling it "the hub of genius and creativity".read more at ANI
US working with Pakistan against terrorism, says Trump in India
US President Donald Trump has said his administration is working with Pakistan in a "very positive way" to fight terrorism. Addressing over 1 lakh people at a stadium in Ahmedabad, Trump added, "US and India are committed to working together to stop terrorists and to fight their ideology." He added that US' relationship with Pakistan is "a very good one".read more at Hindustan Times
Donald Trump visits Taj Mahal with wife, writes 'Taj Mahal inspires awe'
US President Donald Trump on Monday visited Taj Mahal with his wife Melania Trump. "The Taj Mahal inspires awe. A timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture! Thank you, India!" Donald Trump wrote on the visitor's book at the monument. Donald Trump is in India on a two-day visit.read more at ANI
World's oldest PM, Malaysia's Mahathir, submits resignation to King
The world's oldest PM, Malaysia's 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad, has sent his resignation to the King. The fate of Malaysia's ruling coalition remains uncertain after weekend talks between some of its members and opposition parties over forming a government that excludes Mahathir's anointed successor Anwar Ibrahim, reports said. Mahathir came to power in 2018 in coalition with his ex-foe Anwar.read more at The New Indian Express
Never seen Trump eat vegetables, don't know what he'll do in India: Ex-US official
A former US official, who has dined on several occasions with US President Donald Trump, said Trump has salad with a meal every now and then, but other than that, "I've never seen him eat vegetables." Speaking about Trump's India visit, the official told CNN, "I don't know what he's going to do in this case. They don't serve cheeseburgers."read more at Hindustan Times
Belgian city says carnival, featuring Jewish caricatures, just for fun
Belgium's Aalst city Mayor Peter Van den Bossche said that the city's carnival parade, featuring Jewish caricatures, is just for fun and that there isn't a movement behind it. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz claimed the parade features anti-Semitic floats and it's hateful. The parade also featured floats that satirised the British and Belgian royal families, the Arabs and UNESCO.read more at DW
Over 30 injured after car hits crowd at German carnival parade
Over 30 people were injured after a car drove into a crowd attending the carnival parade in the German town of Volkmarsen, the police said. The driver has been arrested but the police declined to say if the driver deliberately drove into the crowd or if it was an accident. German media reported the driver deliberately drove into the crowd.read more at Reuters
Apps in South Korea helping people track coronavirus spread online
Private software developers have set up websites and apps in South Korea to help people track cases and shun places where people infected by coronavirus have been. The information released by government about confirmed cases, not identities, helped developers build detailed maps tracking the movements of patients. A button on one of the sites reads "see whether I am safe".read more at Reuters
Mongolia halts flights from South Korea amid coronavirus fears
Mongolia's National Emergency Commission has halted flights from South Korea and will block entry through its border till March 2 to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. The coronavirus cases in South Korea increased from 31 to over 760 in a week, including seven deaths. Mongolia has not reported any cases of coronavirus so far.read more at Reuters
Iran reports 12 coronavirus deaths, up to 61 infections
Iranian authorities said that 12 people have been killed by the new coronavirus and up to 61 people have been infected with it. While Iranian MP Ahmad Amirabadi Farahani claimed the death toll is 50. Iran reported its first cases of the virus last week, which has spread to neighbouring countries of Kuwait and Bahrain through people who visited Iran.read more at Reuters
Coronavirus deaths in Italy reach 4; Bahrain, Kuwait report 1st cases
Italian authorities said that a fourth person infected with the new coronavirus has died while bringing the total number of infections in the country to over 200. Italy's Lombardy region, the worst-hit, reported around 165 cases in just four days. Bahrain and Kuwait have reported their first cases of coronavirus after the virus was detected in people arriving from Iran.read more at Reuters
China allows non-residents to leave coronavirus epicentre
Authorities in China said that non-residents will be allowed to leave Wuhan city as long as they haven't come in contact with a coronavirus infected person and don't show symptoms of it. The virus outbreak began in the city and continues to be the worst-hit area in China. The virus has killed over 2,500 people and infected over 77,000 others.read more at Deccan Herald
US transport security admin bans staff from making TikTok videos
The Transport Security Administration (TSA) has stopped its employees from using China-owned video app TikTok. New York Senator Chuck Schumer had earlier sent a letter to TSA administrator David Pekoske flagging concerns regarding security around TikTok. Schumer had said, "These videos sure do make you chuckle...But China might be laughing at these TSA postings for very different reasons."read more at Engadget
Sri Lanka to deploy soldiers to manage traffic in its capital
Sri Lanka will deploy soldiers to help manage traffic in Colombo city, its capital, the army said. Around 1 million people enter or leave the city daily, with traffic on average slowing down to below seven kilometres an hour, reports said. Colombo doesn't have a mass transit system, forcing commuters to reportedly use private vehicles leading to congestion.read more at Deccan Herald
Israel launches airstrikes against Islamic Jihad in Syria, Gaza
The Israeli military said that it launched airstrikes on suspected positions of Iran-backed militant group Islamic Jihad in Syria and Gaza. The recent hostilities began after Israel killed an Islamic Jihad member who was attempting to plant an explosive on the border with Israel in Gaza. In response, the militant group launched multiple rockets into Israel.read more at Reuters
Nepal PM criticised for cutting cake depicting country's map
Nepal's PM KP Sharma Oli was criticised by social media users for cutting a cake depicting the country's map on it, reports said. "Article 151 of Criminal Code 2017...prohibits the use of national emblems in inappropriate places and situations," a user wrote. Several other users further said that PM's act was punishable by law.read more at The New Indian Express
Honoured to return to India after 2 years, India-US friendship 'grand': Ivanka
Ahead of her arrival in India along with her father, US President Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump tweeted, "Two years after joining PM Narendra Modi at Global Entrepreneurial Summit in Hyderabad, I am honoured to return to India." "The grand friendship between the world's two largest democracies has never been stronger!" she added. Ivanka also shared pictures from her last trip.read more at Twitter
PM Modi says 'guest is god' after Trump tweets in Hindi
Replying to US President Donald Trump's tweet that he wrote in Hindi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Guest is god." "Hum Bharat aane ke liye tatpar hain. Hum raaste mein hain, kuch hi ghanton mein sabse milenge," Trump had tweeted. The US President will be visiting Sabarmati Ashram and Taj Mahal during his two-day visit to India.read more at Twitter
Trump tweets in Hindi after PM Modi's 'waiting for your arrival' tweet
After PM Narendra Modi tweeted, "India awaits your arrival Donald Trump...See you very soon," the US President tweeted in Hindi. "Hum Bharat aane ke liye tatpar hain. Hum raaste mein hain, kuch hi ghanton mein sabse milenge." "Your visit is definitely going to further strengthen the friendship between our nations," PM Modi had written in his tweet.read more at The Quint
India awaits your arrival, see you very soon: PM Modi to Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday tweeted, "India awaits your arrival President Donald Trump. See you very soon in Ahmedabad." "Your visit is definitely going to further strengthen the friendship between our nations," he added. PM Modi will hold a roadshow along with Trump before the 'Namaste Trump' event at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad.read more at Twitter
Female Saudi rapper calls Mecca women 'sugar candy' in video, faces arrest
Saudi officials have called for the arrest of a female rapper who released a music video for her song Mecca Girl that praises women from the holy city as "powerful and beautiful". In the video, Asayel Slay describes women from Mecca as "sugar candy". The governor of Mecca Khaled al-Faisal tweeted that the video "insults the customs of Mecca".read more at Al Jazeera
31-year-old Indian man shot dead by masked man at US grocery store
A masked assailant shot dead 31-year-old Indian national Maninder Singh Sahi at a grocery store in Los Angeles, US on Saturday. Police officials said it appears the suspect entered the store with a semi-automatic handgun with the intent to commit a robbery. "He left behind his parents, his wife and 2 small children," Sahi's brother said.read more at Hindustan Times
My parents came to US with $8: Indian American coming with Trump to India
Indian American Ajit Pai, who is part of US President Donald Trump's team visiting India, has said, "My parents came to US with just $8, a transistor radio and the faith that the American dream would be within reach." "We will aim to deepen the friendship between the world's oldest democracy and its largest," the Federal Communications Commission's Chairman added.read more at Hindustan Times
Third passenger from quarantined Japan cruise ship dies
Japanese officials have said that a third passenger from the quarantined cruise ship, Diamond Princess, in Japan's Yokohama port died of pneumonia on Sunday. Officials added that the victim was in his 80s and was taken to a hospital for treatment after testing positive for coronavirus. The previous two fatalities were a Japanese couple in their 80s infected with coronavirus.
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