HIGHLIGHTS | Donald Trump wraps up two-day India visit after banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan

US President Donald Trump is in Delhi on the second day of his India visit, which he said was 'very productive'.

US President Donald Trump reiterated his offer to mediate on the Kashmir dispute at a press conference in Delhi on Tuesday.

When asked about the clashes over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act which turned into a riot in Delhi claiming 13 lives, he said that issues involving the CAA are up to India and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants people to have religious freedom.

Earlier, in a joint press briefing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump announced that India and the US have finalised defence deals worth USD 3 billion. During his joint statement with PM Modi in New Delhi, Trump said it was a great honour to see thousands of people gathered to welcome him at Ahmedabad on Monday.

The President also held a meeting with top Indian business honchos, where he claimed that the stock market would crash if he lost the upcoming US presidential elections scheduled in November.

The POTUS received a resounding welcome during his Ahmedabad roadshow followed by the 'Namaste Trump' event at the Motera stadium where both the leaders heaped praises on each other.

Meanwhile, First Lady Melania Trump attended a 'happiness class' at a Delhi government school and was welcomed with flowers and tilak by students.

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PM Modi, President Trump hold talks at Hyderabad House

USD 3 billion defence deals to be signed

Major Indo-US energy deal likely

Talks to expand global partnership

'Tilak' welcome for First Lady before 'happiness class'

Hope you have a great time: Sisodia greets First Lady Melania

Welcome to our school @FLOTUS! We hope you would have a great time here in #HappinessClass

It's just 18 months old initiative but early results have made us confident that @HappinessDelhi is the ultimate solution to all violence & hate in mindsets that we r facing worldwide.

— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 25, 2020

Hope you have a great time: Sisodia greets First Lady Melania

Welcome to our school @FLOTUS! We hope you would have a great time here in #HappinessClass

It's just 18 months old initiative but early results have made us confident that @HappinessDelhi is the ultimate solution to all violence & hate in mindsets that we r facing worldwide.

— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 25, 2020

Delhi school students greet First Lady Melania ahead of 'happiness curriculam'

Delhi: First Lady of the US, Melania Trump arrives at Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School. She is visiting the school as part of her visit to the city today. pic.twitter.com/EnuVWjO7KB

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Modi-Trump to hold bilateral talks, sign trade deals

Procurement of 24 MH-60 Romeo helicopters by India from the US at a cost of USD 2.6 billion.

Contract to acquire six AH-64E Apache helicopters for USD 800 million from the US is also on the table.

Meanwhile, FLOTUS to visit Delhi schools for 'happiness class'

US First Lady Melania Trump will take a tour of Delhi government schools, go to different classes, interact with the students and witness different activities being conducted as part of the 'happiness curriculum.'

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Describing Namaste Trump event as new history, Modi said that Trump’s visit will mark a chapter that will be a document of progress and prosperity of the Indian and American people. (READ MORE)

Donald Trump, Melania reach Hyderabad House for talk with Modi

US President met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House for bilateral talks.

Delhi: US President Donald Trump meets PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, First Lady Melania Trump also present. pic.twitter.com/rz9yYLc1Rb

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

US President Donald Trump's message in visitor's book at Raj Ghat

POTUS, FLOTUS given warm welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Kovind

ITC Maurya ready to WOW Trump with its special Presidential platter

It is largely expected that POTUS 45 will follow the tradition set by his predecessors and sample a specially curated Presidential Platter, served at the hotel’s iconic restaurant Bukhara, which specialises in cuisine from the north-west frontier, with a focus on tandoori items. (READ MORE)

Donald Trump inspects the Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Trumps pay their respects to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat

Donald Trump laid a wreath at Rajghat, the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi and was accompanied by the First Lady.

And it's a wrap! Trumps board their jet to head back to US as their two-day visit to India concludes

US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump depart from Delhi following the conclusion of their two-day visit to India. pic.twitter.com/llalDcR5W9

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

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Trump India visit: Day 2 schedule

On his second day, a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan will be followed by a meeting between Trump and PM Modi at Hyderabad House after which an exchange of agreements will take place. Meanwhile, First Lady Melania Trump will be visiting a Delhi government school in Nanakpura on Tuesday, where she is expected to attend a 'happiness' class.

OPINION | Donald Trump India’s visit is not about trade alone

The US believes India’s threat perception and policy of diversification of sources of procurement of defence hardware will make it turn towards America as a defence partner. (READ MORE)

Ahead of trade deals, Donald Trump accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan

US President Donald Trump was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Trump's daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and several top officials of the US administration were also present at the ceremony.(Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)

Trump in India: Big-ticket defence deals worth billions in today's agenda

Addressing an adoring crowd of over one lakh people at the newly-built Motera cricket stadium in the Gujarat capital, Trump appeared to take everyone off guard when he said, 'I’m pleased to announce that our representatives will sign defence deals worth over USD 3 billion to sell absolute finest state-of-the-art military helicopters and other equipment to the Indian armed forces.' (READ MORE)

PM Modi thanks Donald Trump for visiting India, calls visit 'path-breaking'

Thank you @POTUS @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS @MELANIATRUMP for coming to India. This visit has been a path-breaking one. We have covered great ground as far as strengthening bilateral relations are concerned. India-USA friendship benefits the people of our nations and the world.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2020

Donald Trump hugs PM Modi as they leave after attending their dinner banquet

Delhi: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump leave after attending dinner banquet hosted by the President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan. PM Narendra Modi also present. pic.twitter.com/dTlBYDtRzz

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Trumps meet Chief Ministers of Haryana, Assam, Telangana and Karnataka at the Rashtrapati Bhawan

Delhi: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump meet Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa, Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao, Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal and Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. pic.twitter.com/Q0tlvSe9vr

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Curious about what dishes will the US first couple will be savouring tonight? Here's the menu!

Delhi: Menu of the dinner banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted in the honour of US President Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/qcnwzWkJDz

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

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.

WATCH | Ram Nath Kovind receives the US first couple as they arrive for a dinner banquet at the Rashtrapati Bhawan

#WATCH Delhi: US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump received at Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind. A dinner banquet will be hosted by President in honour of the US President. pic.twitter.com/nUXYUR2D7R

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Trump to tuck into a Tandoori menu?

So, how will the US President end his visit? It is largely expected that POTUS 45 will follow the tradition set by his predecessors and sample a specially curated Presidential Platter, served at the hotel's iconic restaurant Bukhara, which specialises in cuisine from the north-west frontier, with a focus on tandoori items.

Delhi unrest India's matter: Trump

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Trump offers to mediate on Kashmir yet again

Donald Trump during his presser in Delhi yet again offered to mediate on Kashmir, said 'anything I can do'. Kashmir has been a thorn in lots of people's sight for a long time. There are two sides to every story. We discussed terrorism at length today.

Modi said he wants people to have religious freedom: Trump on CAA

We did talk about religious freedom. The PM said he wants people to have religious freedom. They have worked really hard on it. I heard about the individual attacks but I did not discuss it. It is up to India.

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India, US sign pacts in health, oil sectors

India and US have signed three agreements in health and oil sectors. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on mental health too, says Trump

Coronavirus is getting under control

'China is working very hard, I have spoken to President Xi. It looks like China is getting it under control,' says Donald Trump.

Trump meets India Inc at US Embassy in Delhi

Trump's visit throws Delhi's traffic out of gear

From forenoon till around 4 p.m. on February 25, traffic is likely to remain heavy in the areas of Moti Bagh, Chanakyapuri, India Gate, areas around ITO, Delhi Gate and adjoining areas of Central and New Delhi. Necessary traffic diversions as per the ground situation may also be enforced, the Delhi traffic police said. 

Due to US First Lady Melania Trump's visit to the Sarvodaya School in South Moti Bagh area, traffic restrictions were clamped on Mahatma Gandhi Road as well.

Key highlights from Modi-Trump joint press briefing

Defence deals worth around USD 3 billion have been inked

Deal for procurement of 24 MH-60 Romeo helicopters by India

Contract to acquire six AH-64E Apache helicopters

Talks on India-US working together to eradicate terror

Talks for a free and balanced Indo-Pacific region discussed

Importance of a secure 5G wireless network and technology discussed

Aim for comprehensive global strategic partnership discussed by Trump

India to purchase more than USD 3 billion in advanced US military equipment: Trump

US President: Earlier today we expanded our defence cooperation with agreements for India to purchase more than US$ 3 Bn of advanced American military equipment, including Apache & MH-60 Romeo Helicopters - finest in the world. These will enhance our joint defence capabilities. pic.twitter.com/TD6xMTx20q

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Be it defence, security or energy, all aspects were discussed: PM Modi

PM Modi began the joint press conference in New Delhi saying that important aspects of US-India partnership were discussed with Donald Trump. He further added that strengthening defence ties between India and US is an important aspect of India-US partnership.

Melania Trump says she is inspired by 'Happiness Curriculum'

'In the US, I work with children like you to promote similar ideas of well-being through my 'BE BEST' initiative.Three pillars of 'BE BEST' include dangers of drug abuse, importance of online safety&overall well-being of children.' said the First Lady while she addressed 'happiness class.'

Cops man every 100 metres in Lutyens Delhi amid Trump's visit

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Trump thanks people for an 'amazing experience' in India

While giving a joint statement with PM Narendra Modi in Hyderabad House, Donald Trump thanked for an amazing experience at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad. In his opening remarks, US President said that the 'Namaste Trump' event a great honour and that the crowd cheered everytime he mentioned something about Modi.