US President Donald Trump visit to India will start on February 24 at the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold the Kem Chho Trump (Howdy Trump) event.

Donald Trump to visit Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram

Nearly 1.25 Lakh people to attend 'Kem Chho Trump' event

Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/thousands-missing-in-ethnic-civil-war-are-dead-sri-lankan-president-rajapaksa-275604">Mahinda Rajapaksa</a> will be on a state <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sri-lankan-president-ajit-doval-discuss-cooperation-on-intelligence-sharing-maritime-security-275297">visit to India</a> from February 8 to 11, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.

"Sri Lankan Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-gotabaya-rajapaksas-big-admission-of-sri-lankan-civil-war-275826">Mahinda Rajapaksa</a> will be on a state visit to India from February 8 to 11. He will arrive on February 7. February 8 will be main engagement day where he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said while addressing a press conference here.

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He informed that after his official engagement in Delhi, the Sri Lankan Prime Minister will travel to Varanasi, Sarnath, Bodhgaya, and Tirupati.

The MEA spokesperson pointed out that there has been a series of high-level visits between the two countries with Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksha choosing India as the first destination to visit after he assumed his position as the president immediately after his election victory.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will be on a state visit to India from February 8 to 11, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. "Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will be on a state visit to India from February 8 to 11.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will be on a state visit to India from February 8 to 11, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. "Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will be on a state visit to India from February 8 to 11. He will arrive on February 7. February 8 will be main engagement day where he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said while addressing a press conference here. Also Read: Sri Lanka imposes visa restriction on Chinese tourists amid coronavirus outbreak He informed that after his official engagement in Delhi, the Sri Lankan Prime Minister will travel to Varanasi, Sarnath, Bodhgaya, and Tirupati. The MEA spokesperson pointed out that there has been a series of high-level visits between the two countries with Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksha choosing India as the first destination to visit after he assumed his position as the president immediately after his election victory.

Latest South Asia News - Ministry of External Affairs announces Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit to India from February 8 to 11

Donald Trump is likely to visit India next month. Reports suggested that Trump is planning his maiden visit to India, while exact dates are yet to be decided.

Trump may visit India next month

An invitation to a Khalistani supporter by the Canadians had soured ties between India and Canada. Now, it turns out that Canada's prime minister's office had extended this invite.&nbsp;

This revelation comes from a report by the national security and intelligence committee of parliamentarians in Canada. WION has accessed a copy of this report.&nbsp;

The report says that the Canadian Prime Minister Office had invited Jaspal Atwal --- a man who was convicted of attempting to assassinate a Punjab minister.

The report goes on to say that the prime minister's office should have a done a better job of screening the invitees.&nbsp;

An invitation to a Khalistani supporter by the Canadians had soured ties between India and Canada. Now, it turns out that Canada's prime minister's office had extended this invite.

An invitation to a Khalistani supporter by the Canadians had soured ties between India and Canada. Now, it turns out that Canada's prime minister's office had extended this invite. This revelation comes from a report by the national security and intelligence committee of parliamentarians in Canada. WION has accessed a copy of this report. The report says that the Canadian Prime Minister Office had invited Jaspal Atwal --- a man who was convicted of attempting to assassinate a Punjab minister. The report goes on to say that the prime minister's office should have a done a better job of screening the invitees.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's disastrous India visit comes back to haunt him

Speaking at this year’s Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner on May 26, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau took a dig at himself and his government while discussing his India trip, which was the subject of severe criticism.

Trudeau recalled his trip to India using a slideshow as he addressed the annual dinner.&nbsp;

"We didn't go to India...I don't remember the India trip," Trudeau said as he compared his experience to that of a pain caused by "the ripping off of a band-aid."

The presentation started off with an upside-down map of India, then a photo of him being welcomed not by one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s famous airport hugs, but by the minister of state for agriculture Gajendra Shekhawat.

Canadian PM's visit to India was under heavy criticism for his choice of outfits, diplomatic fiascos and his dance drama that went viral.

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The slide-show also included the very famous photograph of his youngest son, Hadrien, “planking” at the Gandhi Memorial in Delhi, even as the rest of his family members were busy signing the guestbook.&nbsp;

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"This was the point when he totally gave up on the trip," Trudeau commented in a hilariously candid confession.&nbsp;

After what he referred to as “the trip to end all trips, Trudeau quipped that he’s now told his team he’s “not going anywhere ever again”.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's much-talked-about visit to India was under heavy media scrutiny for his choice of outfits, diplomatic fiascos and even images of his youngest son Hadrien Trudeau that went viral.

Speaking at this year’s Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner on May 26, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau took a dig at himself and his government while discussing his India trip, which was the subject of severe criticism. Trudeau recalled his trip to India using a slideshow as he addressed the annual dinner. "We didn't go to India...I don't remember the India trip," Trudeau said as he compared his experience to that of a pain caused by "the ripping off of a band-aid." The presentation started off with an upside-down map of India, then a photo of him being welcomed not by one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s famous airport hugs, but by the minister of state for agriculture Gajendra Shekhawat. Canadian PM's visit to India was under heavy criticism for his choice of outfits, diplomatic fiascos and his dance drama that went viral. The slide-show also included the very famous photograph of his youngest son, Hadrien, “planking” at the Gandhi Memorial in Delhi, even as the rest of his family members were busy signing the guestbook. "This was the point when he totally gave up on the trip," Trudeau commented in a hilariously candid confession. After what he referred to as “the trip to end all trips, Trudeau quipped that he’s now told his team he’s “not going anywhere ever again”.

Watch: We didn't go to India, I don't remember India trip, says Justin Trudeau

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, accompanied by his wife Elke Buedenbender, visited the historic Jama Masjid in New Delhi on Friday (March 23).

Steinmeier is on a four-day visit to India, his first to the country. The German President and his wife were given a guided tour of the 17th-century red sandstone monument built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

Steinmeier began his India tour on Thursday (March 22) with a trip to the northern ancient city of Varanasi where he witnessed the famous &#39;Ganga Aarti&#39;, grand prayers performed on the banks of holy river Ganges. He is accompanied by a delegation which includes media persons, business leaders and Indologists on his visit.

The German President&#39;s visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties with India. Steinmeier will address students at Delhi University and attend a business roundtable later on Friday. Germany is India&#39;s largest trading partner in Europe and the seventh largest foreign direct investor in the South Asian country.

Steinmeier is on a four-day visit to India

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, accompanied by his wife Elke Buedenbender, visited the historic Jama Masjid in New Delhi on Friday (March 23). Steinmeier is on a four-day visit to India, his first to the country. The German President and his wife were given a guided tour of the 17th-century red sandstone monument built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Steinmeier began his India tour on Thursday (March 22) with a trip to the northern ancient city of Varanasi where he witnessed the famous 'Ganga Aarti', grand prayers performed on the banks of holy river Ganges. He is accompanied by a delegation which includes media persons, business leaders and Indologists on his visit. The German President's visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties with India. Steinmeier will address students at Delhi University and attend a business roundtable later on Friday. Germany is India's largest trading partner in Europe and the seventh largest foreign direct investor in the South Asian country.

German President visits New Delhi's grand old mosque

King Abdullah II of Jordan has started his state visit to India today. This will be King Abdullah&#39;s second state visit to India. The visit follows the visit by PM Modi in early February as part of his West Asia tour.

While PM Modi and King Abdullah are expected to jointly address a counter-terror and deradicalisation meet, the subjects that will figure largely on the bilateral agenda includes defence, security and investments.

India&rsquo;s relationship with Jordan has always been characterised by warmth and goodwill based on mutual respect. Cordial relations with Jordan are important for us, as Amman is not only a harbinger of stability in a volatile region and also a key player in the Palestinian question, being among the few Muslim majority countries that are having diplomatic ties with Israel. Jordan plays an important role in protecting Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, based on the Hashemite custodianship.&nbsp;

Jordan is also crucial to India&rsquo;s effort to gather regional intelligence and enhance counter-terrorism cooperation. New mechanisms for closer intelligence exchange and cooperation in de-radicalisation have been instituted. King Abdullah has invited India to be part of the Aqaba Meetings against terrorism and radicalisation, and India has actively participated in the event. During this visit, institutionalisation of defence cooperation and signing of several agreements in media cooperation, upgrading of trade and investment targets, diplomatic visa-free travel, etc. are expected to take place.

Jordan is home to more than 10,000 Indians, who are employed in textile, construction and manufacturing sectors, fertiliser companies, health sector, universities, IT, financial companies and multilateral organisation. Jordan also plays an important role in India&#39;s food security through provision of fertilisers and phosphates. It would be desirable to have a long-term agreement for the supply of Jordanian phosphate and other minerals to cater to our agricultural requirements. Since Jordan has one of the largest deposits of oil shale, it would be desirable to initiate a serious dialogue for future exploration. Jordan can easily play a significant role in our food and energy security.

India is Jordan&rsquo;s fourth largest trade partner after Iraq, Saudi Arabia and China. As of January 2016, Indians owned around 25 textile mills in the Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZs) in Jordan at a total investment of USD 300 million. Bilateral trade has been valued at USD 1.3 billion. Indian investors have taken advantage of Jordan&#39;s free trade agreements with the US and are trying to make it a hub of textile exports. India has also extended a USD 100 million line of credit to promote trade and investment with Jordan. Possibilities for joint ventures in the fields of leather, automobile, IT, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy(Solar) and construction sectors can be explored further. The newly constituted Investment Commission is actively pursuing to attract investors from all across the world, including Indian investments in Jordan especially in ICT, Finance/Banking Services, Renewable energy (Solar) and Bio-medical services sectors.&nbsp;

The bilateral relationship between India and Jordan in the 21st century heralds a new era in cooperation. 
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(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

It would be desirable to initiate a serious dialogue with Jordon as Jordan can play a significant role in our food and energy security. moreover, oil exploration will be easier since Jordon has large deposits of oil shale.

King Abdullah II of Jordan has started his state visit to India today. This will be King Abdullah's second state visit to India. The visit follows the visit by PM Modi in early February as part of his West Asia tour. While PM Modi and King Abdullah are expected to jointly address a counter-terror and deradicalisation meet, the subjects that will figure largely on the bilateral agenda includes defence, security and investments. India’s relationship with Jordan has always been characterised by warmth and goodwill based on mutual respect. Cordial relations with Jordan are important for us, as Amman is not only a harbinger of stability in a volatile region and also a key player in the Palestinian question, being among the few Muslim majority countries that are having diplomatic ties with Israel. Jordan plays an important role in protecting Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, based on the Hashemite custodianship. Jordan is also crucial to India’s effort to gather regional intelligence and enhance counter-terrorism cooperation. New mechanisms for closer intelligence exchange and cooperation in de-radicalisation have been instituted. King Abdullah has invited India to be part of the Aqaba Meetings against terrorism and radicalisation, and India has actively participated in the event. During this visit, institutionalisation of defence cooperation and signing of several agreements in media cooperation, upgrading of trade and investment targets, diplomatic visa-free travel, etc. are expected to take place. Jordan is home to more than 10,000 Indians, who are employed in textile, construction and manufacturing sectors, fertiliser companies, health sector, universities, IT, financial companies and multilateral organisation. Jordan also plays an important role in India's food security through provision of fertilisers and phosphates. It would be desirable to have a long-term agreement for the supply of Jordanian phosphate and other minerals to cater to our agricultural requirements. Since Jordan has one of the largest deposits of oil shale, it would be desirable to initiate a serious dialogue for future exploration. Jordan can easily play a significant role in our food and energy security. India is Jordan’s fourth largest trade partner after Iraq, Saudi Arabia and China. As of January 2016, Indians owned around 25 textile mills in the Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZs) in Jordan at a total investment of USD 300 million. Bilateral trade has been valued at USD 1.3 billion. Indian investors have taken advantage of Jordan's free trade agreements with the US and are trying to make it a hub of textile exports. India has also extended a USD 100 million line of credit to promote trade and investment with Jordan. Possibilities for joint ventures in the fields of leather, automobile, IT, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy(Solar) and construction sectors can be explored further. The newly constituted Investment Commission is actively pursuing to attract investors from all across the world, including Indian investments in Jordan especially in ICT, Finance/Banking Services, Renewable energy (Solar) and Bio-medical services sectors. The bilateral relationship between India and Jordan in the 21st century heralds a new era in cooperation. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: King Abdullah's visit will benefit both India and Jordan

Rolling Stones&#39; co-founder and lead singer Mick Jagger is in India and all you fans of rock music might have something in store for you.&nbsp;

Announcing his visit to India, the veteran rock star took to his Instagram profile.&nbsp;

He wrote: &quot;Enjoying the vibrant sights and sounds of India!&quot; alongside his photograph.&nbsp;

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In what looks like a setting out of Rajasthan, the singer can be seen wearing a&nbsp;black suit paired with shades, standing in the premises of a&nbsp;luxury hotel.&nbsp;

The purpose and duration of his visit are yet to be known.

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Rolling Stones' co-founder and lead singer made the announcement on his Instagram profile

Rolling Stones' co-founder and lead singer Mick Jagger is in India and all you fans of rock music might have something in store for you. Announcing his visit to India, the veteran rock star took to his Instagram profile. He wrote: "Enjoying the vibrant sights and sounds of India!" alongside his photograph. Enjoying the vibrant sights and sounds of India! A post shared by Mick Jagger (@mickjagger) on Jan 14, 2018 at 8:16am PST × In what looks like a setting out of Rajasthan, the singer can be seen wearing a black suit paired with shades, standing in the premises of a luxury hotel. The purpose and duration of his visit are yet to be known.

Rockstar Mick Jagger on a surprise visit to India

Looking to strengthen trade ties with India, British Prime Minister Theresa May said Monday that Indian business travellers would be offered easier access to the UK.

Speaking at the India-UK Tech Summit in Delhi, May said: &quot;So we will offer, for the first time to any country that needs visas to enter Britain, what we called &#39;Registered Traveller Scheme&#39;.

&quot;That means the Indian nationals who frequently come to the UK and to fuel growth in both our countries, the entry process will become significantly easier,&quot; she said.

May said businessmen would have to fill fewer forms, and that they would get access to EU-EEA (European Economic Area) passport control and swifter passage through British airports.

&quot;In short, more opportunities for Britain and India and a clear message that Britain is very much open for business,&quot; she added.

May referred to the potential of the British-Indian relationship as &quot;limitless&quot;.&nbsp;

The Prime Minister&#39;s two-day visit aims to reduce trade barriers and make way for a post-Brexit free deal. &nbsp;

&quot;I will be discussing with Prime Minister Modi how we can increase the detail and depth of our trade and investment discussions, and identify what more we can do, now, to unleash our businesses, industries, exporters and investors,&quot; she said

&quot;This does not need to wait for us to leave the EU,&quot; she added.&nbsp;

The easier access deal will not to be extended to students and skilled employees.&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was also at the India-UK Tech Summit, did hint at the sharp decline in Indian students studying in the UK since 2010, asking for &nbsp;&quot;greater mobility and participation of young people in educational and research opportunities&quot;.&nbsp;

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On her first visit to India, she described the potential of the British-Indian relationship as 'limitless'

Looking to strengthen trade ties with India, British Prime Minister Theresa May said Monday that Indian business travellers would be offered easier access to the UK. Speaking at the India-UK Tech Summit in Delhi, May said: "So we will offer, for the first time to any country that needs visas to enter Britain, what we called 'Registered Traveller Scheme'. "That means the Indian nationals who frequently come to the UK and to fuel growth in both our countries, the entry process will become significantly easier," she said. May said businessmen would have to fill fewer forms, and that they would get access to EU-EEA (European Economic Area) passport control and swifter passage through British airports. "In short, more opportunities for Britain and India and a clear message that Britain is very much open for business," she added. May referred to the potential of the British-Indian relationship as "limitless". The Prime Minister's two-day visit aims to reduce trade barriers and make way for a post-Brexit free deal. "I will be discussing with Prime Minister Modi how we can increase the detail and depth of our trade and investment discussions, and identify what more we can do, now, to unleash our businesses, industries, exporters and investors," she said "This does not need to wait for us to leave the EU," she added. The easier access deal will not to be extended to students and skilled employees. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was also at the India-UK Tech Summit, did hint at the sharp decline in Indian students studying in the UK since 2010, asking for "greater mobility and participation of young people in educational and research opportunities". (WION)

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