The second day at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit commenced with the morning plenary session on &#39;We Can Do It! Discussions on Innovations in Workforce Development and Skills Training&#39;.

The session was moderated by Mr K.T. Rama Rao, Minister for IT E&amp;C and included eminent female personalities like Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President of the United States, Cherie Blair, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, CBE, QC; Chanda Kochhar, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Bank, Limited and Karen Quintos, Chief Customer Officer, Dell EMC as panellists.&nbsp;

As the panellist discussed ways to provide skills and training to women entrepreneurs, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Bank, Limited spoke at length about creating an environment that is conducive for women to work. Ms Kochhar noted that many women who also manage their families find it difficult to strike a balance between work and household responsibilities. She pressed for creating workplaces that understand&nbsp;working women and allow&nbsp;them to grow and prosper on their merit.&nbsp;

&quot;Women must not give up when they are just starting their family, it is easy to give up, one must not. Have conviction, it will take you forward. Your family and their support will drive you. What gives a woman inspiration is the pride that her family feels at her every step,&quot; noted Chanda Kochhar.&nbsp;

&quot;We must create an environment where a woman is given equal opportunities based on her merit. Women must be given extra care at certain stages in her life,&quot; she added.&nbsp;

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&quot;Education, encouragement, employment - what we need for women,&quot; concluded Chanda Kochhar. She also called her children as her biggest inspiration. She shared the presence of her daughter at the summit, &quot;she is present here, on her own merit, as an entrepreneur,&quot; she exclaimed.&nbsp;

Ms Kochhar talked at length about educating women, &quot;If you educate a man, you educate an individual; if you educate a woman, you educate an entire generation,&quot; she said. She also took pride in enumerating ways in which Indian women continue to contribute to nation&#39;s glory, &quot; I take great pride in sharing that close to 40% of the Indian banking sector is headed by women,&quot; she noted.

"Education, encouragement, employment - what we need for women," concluded Chanda Kochhar.

The second day at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit commenced with the morning plenary session on 'We Can Do It! Discussions on Innovations in Workforce Development and Skills Training'. The session was moderated by Mr K.T. Rama Rao, Minister for IT E&C and included eminent female personalities like Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President of the United States, Cherie Blair, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, CBE, QC; Chanda Kochhar, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Bank, Limited and Karen Quintos, Chief Customer Officer, Dell EMC as panellists. As the panellist discussed ways to provide skills and training to women entrepreneurs, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Bank, Limited spoke at length about creating an environment that is conducive for women to work. Ms Kochhar noted that many women who also manage their families find it difficult to strike a balance between work and household responsibilities. She pressed for creating workplaces that understand working women and allow them to grow and prosper on their merit. "Women must not give up when they are just starting their family, it is easy to give up, one must not. Have conviction, it will take you forward. Your family and their support will drive you. What gives a woman inspiration is the pride that her family feels at her every step," noted Chanda Kochhar. "We must create an environment where a woman is given equal opportunities based on her merit. Women must be given extra care at certain stages in her life," she added. It's the desire, support & ecosystem of the organisation where women work that will help them break the glass ceiling. Recognition of work keeps us going: MD & CEO @ICICIBank Chanda Kochhar pic.twitter.com/cspCyBumcJ — NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 29, 2017 × "Education, encouragement, employment - what we need for women," concluded Chanda Kochhar. She also called her children as her biggest inspiration. She shared the presence of her daughter at the summit, "she is present here, on her own merit, as an entrepreneur," she exclaimed. Ms Kochhar talked at length about educating women, "If you educate a man, you educate an individual; if you educate a woman, you educate an entire generation," she said. She also took pride in enumerating ways in which Indian women continue to contribute to nation's glory, " I take great pride in sharing that close to 40% of the Indian banking sector is headed by women," she noted.

GES 2017: 40% of Indian banking sector headed by women, says Chanda Kochhar

Advisor to United States President Donald Trump <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ivanka-trump-arrives-in-hyderabad-to-addressing-the-global-entrepreneurship-summit-ges-25300" target="_blank">Ivanka Trump</a> on Wednesday concluded her three-day trip to India by visiting the iconic Golconda Fort.

Ivanka, who posed for shutterbugs there, was taken on a guided tour of the fort and was accompanied by India&#39;s Ambassador to the United States, Navtej Sarna, and others.

An elated Ivanka, who was here to attend the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-meets-ivanka-trump-at-ges-in-hyderabad-7014" target="_blank">Global Entrepreneurship Summit</a>, said the visit to the fort was a &quot;great way&quot; to conclude the trip.

&quot;It feels amazing to be here at Golconda Fort. It is an unbelievable end to a fantastic two days. The conference and summit were phenomenal. Prime Minister Modi and the cabinet members who were with him were incredibly warm and gracious. Was overall a very special experience,&quot; she said.

Earlier in the day, President Trump&#39;s daughter had said technology held immense potential in the present scenario to help women entrepreneurs grow in both - their personal and professional lives.

&quot;Technology offers a tremendous opportunity to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ivanka-trump-in-india-mum-about-working-conditions-of-employees-25249" target="_blank">women entrepreneurs</a>, and we are seeing that in terms of the explosive global and domestic growth,&quot; Ivanka Trump said while addressing the plenary session on the topic &#39;We Can Do It! Innovations in Workforce Development and Skills Training&#39; at the 8th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), here.

On a related note, Golconda, derived from Gol konda (&quot;Round shaped hill&quot;), or Golla konda, (Shepherds Hill) is a citadel and fort in southern India and was the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty (c.1518-1687). It is situated 11 kilometres west of Hyderabad, and is also a tehsil of Hyderabad district.

Golkonda Fort was first built by the Kakatiya dynasty as part of their western defenses along the lines of the Kondapalli Fort. The city and the fortress were built on a granite hill that is 120 meters (480 ft) high, surrounded by massive battlements. The fort was rebuilt and strengthened by Rani Rudrama Devi and her successor Prataparudra.

Later, the fort came under the control of the Musunuri Nayaks, who defeated the Tughlaqi army occupying Warangal. It was ceded by the Musunuri Kapaya Naidu to the Bahmani Sultanate as part of a treaty in 1364.

During the reign of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, the mud fort was expanded by the first three Qutb Shahi sultans into the present structure, a massive fortification of granite extending around 5 km in circumference. It remained the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty until 1590 when the capital was shifted to Hyderabad. The Qutb Shahis expanded the fort, whose 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) outer wall enclosed the city.

The fort finally fell into ruin in 1687, after an eight year long siege leading to its fall at the hands of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

The region is known for the mines that have produced some of the world&#39;s most famous gems, including the Koh-i-Noor, the Hope Diamond, Nassak Diamond and the Noor-ul-Ain.

An elated Ivanka, who was here to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, said the visit to the fort was a 'great way' to conclude the trip

Advisor to United States President Donald Trump Ivanka Trump on Wednesday concluded her three-day trip to India by visiting the iconic Golconda Fort. Ivanka, who posed for shutterbugs there, was taken on a guided tour of the fort and was accompanied by India's Ambassador to the United States, Navtej Sarna, and others. An elated Ivanka, who was here to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, said the visit to the fort was a "great way" to conclude the trip. "It feels amazing to be here at Golconda Fort. It is an unbelievable end to a fantastic two days. The conference and summit were phenomenal. Prime Minister Modi and the cabinet members who were with him were incredibly warm and gracious. Was overall a very special experience," she said. Earlier in the day, President Trump's daughter had said technology held immense potential in the present scenario to help women entrepreneurs grow in both - their personal and professional lives. "Technology offers a tremendous opportunity to women entrepreneurs, and we are seeing that in terms of the explosive global and domestic growth," Ivanka Trump said while addressing the plenary session on the topic 'We Can Do It! Innovations in Workforce Development and Skills Training' at the 8th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), here. On a related note, Golconda, derived from Gol konda ("Round shaped hill"), or Golla konda, (Shepherds Hill) is a citadel and fort in southern India and was the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty (c.1518-1687). It is situated 11 kilometres west of Hyderabad, and is also a tehsil of Hyderabad district. Golkonda Fort was first built by the Kakatiya dynasty as part of their western defenses along the lines of the Kondapalli Fort. The city and the fortress were built on a granite hill that is 120 meters (480 ft) high, surrounded by massive battlements. The fort was rebuilt and strengthened by Rani Rudrama Devi and her successor Prataparudra. Later, the fort came under the control of the Musunuri Nayaks, who defeated the Tughlaqi army occupying Warangal. It was ceded by the Musunuri Kapaya Naidu to the Bahmani Sultanate as part of a treaty in 1364. During the reign of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, the mud fort was expanded by the first three Qutb Shahi sultans into the present structure, a massive fortification of granite extending around 5 km in circumference. It remained the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty until 1590 when the capital was shifted to Hyderabad. The Qutb Shahis expanded the fort, whose 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) outer wall enclosed the city. The fort finally fell into ruin in 1687, after an eight year long siege leading to its fall at the hands of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The region is known for the mines that have produced some of the world's most famous gems, including the Koh-i-Noor, the Hope Diamond, Nassak Diamond and the Noor-ul-Ain.

Watch: After GES, Ivanka concludes India trip with visit to Golconda Fort

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted US President Donald Trump&#39;s daughter Ivanka to a lavish dinner at Hyderabad&#39;s Falaknuma Palace on Tuesday night as a part of the ongoing Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017 in the southern city.

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, governor Governor ESL. Narasimhan, was among those present for the dinner at the famous Nizam-era table which can seat 101 guests at a time.

Indian delicacies including the&nbsp;sabz&nbsp;(vegetable)&nbsp;biryani, dal-e-adaa&nbsp;(black lentil), (dahi&nbsp; ke (curd-made) kebab, bharwan (stuffed) paneer tikka, tamarind sorbet&nbsp;(juice), saag (vegetable) and khubani ke malai kofte, mirch-ka-salan, boondi raita (curd), sitafal kulfi (a form of ice cream), and&nbsp;khubani&nbsp;(apricot)&nbsp;ka meetha with pistachio ice cream&nbsp;formed a part of the elaborate five-course menu.

&nbsp;US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster posted images from the event on Twitter:

Ivanka and PM Modi were photographed signing the guest register at the palace-turned-plush hotel which is is one of the key landmarks of the city. The US President&#39;s daughter was also treated to a cultural extravaganza.

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A separate dinner was arranged for around 1,500 delegates of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit on the lawns of the palace, PTI reported.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-india-an-inspiration-for-the-world-ivanka-trump-at-ges-2017-25369">Ivanka, who arrived in Hyderabad on Tuesday morning and addressed the eighth edition </a>of the GES, will leave the city today evening.

Yesterday at the summit, she praised PM Modi and said his from a tea seller to the PM of India shows that &quot;transformational change is possible&quot;.

Ivanka also called India an inspiration to &quot;all of us all over the world because of its people&#39;s talent and entrepreneurial ability.

Ivanka is leading a 360-member delegation from the US.&nbsp; 
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Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, governor Governor ESL. Narasimhan, was among those present for the dinner at the famous Nizam-era table which can seat 101 guests at a time

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka to a lavish dinner at Hyderabad's Falaknuma Palace on Tuesday night as a part of the ongoing Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017 in the southern city. Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, governor Governor ESL. Narasimhan, was among those present for the dinner at the famous Nizam-era table which can seat 101 guests at a time. Indian delicacies including the sabz (vegetable) biryani, dal-e-adaa (black lentil), (dahi ke (curd-made) kebab, bharwan (stuffed) paneer tikka, tamarind sorbet (juice), saag (vegetable) and khubani ke malai kofte, mirch-ka-salan, boondi raita (curd), sitafal kulfi (a form of ice cream), and khubani (apricot) ka meetha with pistachio ice cream formed a part of the elaborate five-course menu. US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster posted images from the event on Twitter: Ivanka and PM Modi were photographed signing the guest register at the palace-turned-plush hotel which is is one of the key landmarks of the city. The US President's daughter was also treated to a cultural extravaganza. Thank you Prime Minister @NarendraModi for hosting such a spectacular dinner reception at the magnificent Taj Falaknuma Palace. Amazing display of Indian culture. Special evening with the Prime Minister and @IvankaTrump. #GES2017 is off to a great start! pic.twitter.com/4bLWNtHXNe — Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) November 28, 2017 × A separate dinner was arranged for around 1,500 delegates of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit on the lawns of the palace, PTI reported. Ivanka, who arrived in Hyderabad on Tuesday morning and addressed the eighth edition of the GES, will leave the city today evening. Yesterday at the summit, she praised PM Modi and said his from a tea seller to the PM of India shows that "transformational change is possible". Ivanka also called India an inspiration to "all of us all over the world because of its people's talent and entrepreneurial ability. Ivanka is leading a 360-member delegation from the US.

Modi-Ivanka dinner at Falaknuma Palace: Biryani on the menu

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pope-francis-addresses-myanmars-buddhist-monks-avoids-using-the-term-rohingya-again-25447" target="_blank">Pope Francis addresses Myanmar&#39;s Buddhist monks, avoids using the term &#39;Rohingya&#39; again</a>

Pope Francis addressed a gathering<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pope-francis-meets-aung-san-suu-kyi-as-rohingya-crisis-simmers-25346">&nbsp;of Myanmar&#39;s Buddhist monks today&nbsp;</a>and urged them to &quot;surmount all forms of misunderstanding, intolerance, prejudice and hatred&quot;. Pope Francis has avoided using the term &quot;Rohingya&quot; during his visit to Myanmar, following the advice of Vatican insiders who feared it could set off a diplomatic incident and turn Myanmar&#39;s military and government against minority Christians, Reuters reported.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-ivanka-concludes-india-trip-with-visit-to-golconda-fort-25453" target="_blank">After GES, Ivanka concludes India trip with visit to Golconda Fort</a>

Advisor to United States President Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ivanka-trump-arrives-in-hyderabad-to-addressing-the-global-entrepreneurship-summit-ges-25300" target="_blank">Ivanka Trump</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday concluded her three-day trip to India by visiting the iconic Golconda Fort. Ivanka, who posed for shutterbugs there, was taken on a guided tour of the fort and was accompanied by India&#39;s Ambassador to the United States, Navtej Sarna, and others.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-it-that-you-have-against-our-army-pm-modi-asks-congress-25435" target="_blank">&#39;What is it that you have against our army,&#39; PM Modi asks Congress at Gujarat election rally</a>

While addressing a rally in Prachi, Gujarat,&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Congress &quot;What is it that you have against our army?&quot;&nbsp;Referring to One Rank One Pension(OROP), he said the demand for raising pension for the armed forces was pending for forty long years, obliquely referring to the Congress.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pervez-musharraf-im-lashkars-biggest-supporter-they-like-me-too-25405" target="_blank">I am Lashkar&#39;s biggest supporter, I know they like me: Pervez Musharraf</a>

Pervez Musharraf has said that he is banned terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba&#39;s (LeT) &quot;biggest supporter&quot; and that he is aware that they &quot;like&quot; him too.&nbsp;In an interview with Pakistan&#39;s ARY News, Musharraf said that he is similarly appreciative of&nbsp;LeT co-founder and the man thought to be the&nbsp;mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks Hafiz Saeed.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bcci-retires-sachin-tendulkars-no-10-jersey-25409" target="_blank">BCCI retires Sachin Tendulkar&#39;s No. 10 jersey</a>

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has &quot;unofficially&quot; retired the No 10 jersey worn by master blaster Sachin Tendulkar all through his One Day International (ODI) career.

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Pope Francis addresses Myanmar's Buddhist monks, avoids using the term 'Rohingya' again Pope Francis addressed a gathering of Myanmar's Buddhist monks today and urged them to "surmount all forms of misunderstanding, intolerance, prejudice and hatred". Pope Francis has avoided using the term "Rohingya" during his visit to Myanmar, following the advice of Vatican insiders who feared it could set off a diplomatic incident and turn Myanmar's military and government against minority Christians, Reuters reported. After GES, Ivanka concludes India trip with visit to Golconda Fort Advisor to United States President Donald Trump Ivanka Trump on Wednesday concluded her three-day trip to India by visiting the iconic Golconda Fort. Ivanka, who posed for shutterbugs there, was taken on a guided tour of the fort and was accompanied by India's Ambassador to the United States, Navtej Sarna, and others. 'What is it that you have against our army,' PM Modi asks Congress at Gujarat election rally While addressing a rally in Prachi, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Congress "What is it that you have against our army?" Referring to One Rank One Pension(OROP), he said the demand for raising pension for the armed forces was pending for forty long years, obliquely referring to the Congress. I am Lashkar's biggest supporter, I know they like me: Pervez Musharraf Pervez Musharraf has said that he is banned terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) "biggest supporter" and that he is aware that they "like" him too. In an interview with Pakistan's ARY News, Musharraf said that he is similarly appreciative of LeT co-founder and the man thought to be the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks Hafiz Saeed. BCCI retires Sachin Tendulkar's No. 10 jersey The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has "unofficially" retired the No 10 jersey worn by master blaster Sachin Tendulkar all through his One Day International (ODI) career.

WION Evening News Brief, November 29, 2017

Ivanka Trump&#39;s visit to India is much anticipated one. The American president&#39;s daughter, who is a White House adviser, will be in the country to promote female entrepreneurship and economic power.&nbsp; 
 
Interestingly, clothes that are part of Trump&#39;s fashion line, are made in India and while there have been reports about the harsh working conditions that the women working in her factory have to endure on a regular basis- Trump has maintained a stoic silence over the matter throughout.&nbsp; 
 
Trump has called for more support for working women around the world but ironically has remained silent about the female workforce in India and other Asian countries that makes her clothing. 
 
So far, Trump&#39;s brand has not identified the factories that make her clothing neither has it acknowledged the working conditions of these women or how underpaid they are.&nbsp; 
 
India&#39;s garment industry, at large, is plagued by problems. Most are underpaid, women face verbal and sexual harassment and in most places, working conditions are not conducive.&nbsp;

&quot;On the positive side, it&#39;s a huge employer for women, but the systematic issue is that we don&#39;t treat women properly, otherwise they would not be working in this kind of system,&quot; said Anita Cheria To Washington Post. Cheria is the director of the social justice group Open Space, which works with garment workers in the southern city of Bangalore. &quot;These industries can do much better for women,&quot; added Cheria.&nbsp;

Ivanka&#39;s visit is set to strengthen her global image of a woman entrepreneur. Her keynote address at an entrepreneur summit in India will be themed &quot;Women First, Prosperity for All.&quot; 
 
Trump will be visiting Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hosting a gala dinner for her at the historic Falaknuma Palace. Several VVIP guests are expected to attend the event.&nbsp;

Ivanka Trump is increasingly playing a prominent role in her father&#39;s administration. She frequently represents the US among foreign dignitaries and heads of state. 
 
But what remains to be seen in whether&nbsp;she addresses the issues of her own employees during her India visit. Considering she has been a champion for working women, critics would have a keen eye on whether she finally addresses and acknowledges the female workforce of her own company.&nbsp;

Ivanka's keynote address at an entrepreneur summit in India will be themed "Women First, Prosperity for All"

Ivanka Trump's visit to India is much anticipated one. The American president's daughter, who is a White House adviser, will be in the country to promote female entrepreneurship and economic power. Interestingly, clothes that are part of Trump's fashion line, are made in India and while there have been reports about the harsh working conditions that the women working in her factory have to endure on a regular basis- Trump has maintained a stoic silence over the matter throughout. Trump has called for more support for working women around the world but ironically has remained silent about the female workforce in India and other Asian countries that makes her clothing. So far, Trump's brand has not identified the factories that make her clothing neither has it acknowledged the working conditions of these women or how underpaid they are. India's garment industry, at large, is plagued by problems. Most are underpaid, women face verbal and sexual harassment and in most places, working conditions are not conducive. "On the positive side, it's a huge employer for women, but the systematic issue is that we don't treat women properly, otherwise they would not be working in this kind of system," said Anita Cheria To Washington Post. Cheria is the director of the social justice group Open Space, which works with garment workers in the southern city of Bangalore. "These industries can do much better for women," added Cheria. Ivanka's visit is set to strengthen her global image of a woman entrepreneur. Her keynote address at an entrepreneur summit in India will be themed "Women First, Prosperity for All." Trump will be visiting Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hosting a gala dinner for her at the historic Falaknuma Palace. Several VVIP guests are expected to attend the event. Ivanka Trump is increasingly playing a prominent role in her father's administration. She frequently represents the US among foreign dignitaries and heads of state. But what remains to be seen in whether she addresses the issues of her own employees during her India visit. Considering she has been a champion for working women, critics would have a keen eye on whether she finally addresses and acknowledges the female workforce of her own company.

Ivanka Trump in India, mum about working conditions of employees

Hyderabad played <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-india-an-inspiration-for-the-world-ivanka-trump-at-ges-2017-25369">host to Ivanka Trump and a galaxy of </a>global business leaders as India held its first Global Entrepreneurship Summit on Tuesday.

Addressing the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ges-2017-how-hyderabad-prepared-for-ivanka-trumps-visit-25372">inaugural session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi </a>hailed Indian entrepreneurs and the work done by them. &quot;You are vehicles to change; each one of you can do something substantial to transform the country. Each of you young Indian entrepreneurs has the ability to create a New India by 2022,&rdquo; the PM said.

He also invited <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ges-2017-meet-mitra-the-humanoid-from-hyderabad-25378">global entrepreneurs</a> to set up their shops in India.&nbsp;&quot;Come Make in India. We extend our support,&rdquo; the PM said.

Speaking at the summit, Ivanka Trump hailed PM Modi and his leadership by saying that &quot;your rise from a tea seller to the PM of India shows that transformational change is possible&quot;.

&quot;India is truly an inspiration to all of us all over the world. Through innovative talent and entrepreneurial ability, you have made remarkable strides. Through your own enterprise, entrepreneurship, and hard work, the people of India have lifted more than 130 million citizens out of poverty - a remarkable improvement, and one I know, will continue to grow under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,&rdquo;&nbsp;Ivanka said while addressing the delegates at the summit.

She also lauded Indian entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs. &quot;I especially want to congratulate women entrepreneurs here. We must ensure that women entrepreneurs have access to capital, networks, resources and equitable laws. Only when women are empowered to thrive, will our families, our economies, and our societies reach their fullest potential,&quot; Ivanka said.

&#39;Women First, Prosperity for All&rsquo; is the theme of this year&rsquo;s GES and&nbsp;a number of leading female voices will speak at various plenaries, breakout sessions, master classes, and workshops, including tennis champion Sania Mirza, Google&#39;s Vice President of Next Billion Users Diana Louise Patricia Layfield and CEO of Afghan Citadel Software Company Roya Mahboob.

Ivanka, who is also a fashion designer and a businesswoman, was invited by Modi during his visit to the White House in June to speak at the summit.

As political and economic ties expand, India has become a major market for the United States, with two-way trade of about $115 billion last year. Military and strategic ties are also improving as China&#39;s influence rises in Asia and beyond.

The organisers of the summit say it will be attended by 1,500 entrepreneurs and investors from 150 countries.

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Ivanka, who is also a fashion designer and a businesswoman, was invited by Modi during his visit to the White House in June to speak at the summit

Hyderabad played host to Ivanka Trump and a galaxy of global business leaders as India held its first Global Entrepreneurship Summit on Tuesday. Addressing the inaugural session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Indian entrepreneurs and the work done by them. "You are vehicles to change; each one of you can do something substantial to transform the country. Each of you young Indian entrepreneurs has the ability to create a New India by 2022,” the PM said. He also invited global entrepreneurs to set up their shops in India. "Come Make in India. We extend our support,” the PM said. Speaking at the summit, Ivanka Trump hailed PM Modi and his leadership by saying that "your rise from a tea seller to the PM of India shows that transformational change is possible". "India is truly an inspiration to all of us all over the world. Through innovative talent and entrepreneurial ability, you have made remarkable strides. Through your own enterprise, entrepreneurship, and hard work, the people of India have lifted more than 130 million citizens out of poverty - a remarkable improvement, and one I know, will continue to grow under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Ivanka said while addressing the delegates at the summit. She also lauded Indian entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs. "I especially want to congratulate women entrepreneurs here. We must ensure that women entrepreneurs have access to capital, networks, resources and equitable laws. Only when women are empowered to thrive, will our families, our economies, and our societies reach their fullest potential," Ivanka said. 'Women First, Prosperity for All’ is the theme of this year’s GES and a number of leading female voices will speak at various plenaries, breakout sessions, master classes, and workshops, including tennis champion Sania Mirza, Google's Vice President of Next Billion Users Diana Louise Patricia Layfield and CEO of Afghan Citadel Software Company Roya Mahboob. Ivanka, who is also a fashion designer and a businesswoman, was invited by Modi during his visit to the White House in June to speak at the summit. As political and economic ties expand, India has become a major market for the United States, with two-way trade of about $115 billion last year. Military and strategic ties are also improving as China's influence rises in Asia and beyond. The organisers of the summit say it will be attended by 1,500 entrepreneurs and investors from 150 countries.

Watch: India an inspiration for the world, says Ivanka Trump at GES 2017

US President Donald Trump&#39;s daughter Ivanka landed in Hyderabad early Tuesday morning.

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Ivanka is here to inaugurate -- along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao -- the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) today.

Security was beefed up in Hyderabad before Ivanka&#39;s arrival.&nbsp;

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Ahead of her visit, Ivanka said she was looking forward to working with India and expressed her happiness at the strong friendship and growing economic ties between the two nations.

Ivanka will speak at the summit about increasing the number of women in the workforce through skill training and education.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ivanka-trump-in-india-mum-about-working-conditions-of-employees-25249" target="_blank">Also read:&nbsp;Ivanka Trump in India, mum about working conditions of employees</a>

Ivanka will be heading a US delegation to the summit which will talk about&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ivanka-trump-to-be-a-part-of-the-global-entrepreneurship-summit-in-november-24166">&quot;Women First, Prosperity for All</a>&quot;, an idea centred on providing support to women entrepreneurs and stimulating economic growth.

The summit will see a number of women speakers&nbsp;including tennis champion Sania Mirza, Google&#39;s vice-president of Next Billion Users Diana Louise Patricia Layfield, and CEO of Afghan Citadel Software Company Roya Mahboob.

Even has been to India before, but this will be her first visit as a senior White House adviser.&nbsp;

Ahead of her visit, Ivanka said she was looking forward to working with India

US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka landed in Hyderabad early Tuesday morning. #WATCH Ivanka Trump arrived in Hyderabad, late last night; will be attending Global Entrepreneurship Summit #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/3FozL12bF4 — ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2017 × Welcoming @IvankaTrump to @GES2017. Great boost to India US cooperation in innovation and women empowerment @IndianEmbassyUS @SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/AScyoNz0Dq — Navtej Sarna (@NavtejSarna) November 27, 2017 × Ivanka is here to inaugurate -- along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao -- the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) today. Security was beefed up in Hyderabad before Ivanka's arrival. Security tightened in Hyderabad ahead of #IvankaTrump and PM Narendra Modi's visit to the city tomorrow pic.twitter.com/EFZsxXx5VQ — ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2017 × #Hyderabad: 2,500 security personnel have been deployed in three cordons. Everything is in place: Sandeep Sandilya, CP on #IvankaTrump -PM Modi visit tomorrow pic.twitter.com/yVyyVqZKAg — ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2017 × Ahead of her visit, Ivanka said she was looking forward to working with India and expressed her happiness at the strong friendship and growing economic ties between the two nations. Ivanka will speak at the summit about increasing the number of women in the workforce through skill training and education. Also read: Ivanka Trump in India, mum about working conditions of employees Ivanka will be heading a US delegation to the summit which will talk about "Women First, Prosperity for All", an idea centred on providing support to women entrepreneurs and stimulating economic growth. The summit will see a number of women speakers including tennis champion Sania Mirza, Google's vice-president of Next Billion Users Diana Louise Patricia Layfield, and CEO of Afghan Citadel Software Company Roya Mahboob. Even has been to India before, but this will be her first visit as a senior White House adviser.

Ivanka arrives in India, will inaugurate Global Entrepreneurship Summit with PM Modi today

The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-updates-general-entrepreneurship-summit-25317" target="_blank">Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017</a> organised in Hyderabad was inaugurated after PM Modi and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-india-an-inspiration-for-the-world-ivanka-trump-at-ges-2017-25369" target="_blank">advisor to the US president Ivanka Trump</a> pressed a button on robot &quot;Mitra&quot;.

Mitra is a humanoid invented by a Bengaluru based company&nbsp;&quot;Invento Robotics&quot;.

The founder of the company are Balaji Vishwanathan, Mahalakshmi Radhakrishnan, and Bharath Kumar.

Invento Robotics wants to &quot;Make in India&quot; for the world. The robots are being manufactured in Bengaluru.

Robot&nbsp;&quot;Mitra&quot; was developed in October 2016.&nbsp;

In 2015, the team made a robot which drew a lot of appreciation during a maker fair. The founders then realised that the concept can work better to inspire for &quot;Make in India&quot;.

The 5 ft tall humanoid has been designed with an ability of face detection, speech detection, face recognition, contextual support and autonomous navigation.&nbsp;

Its founder Vishwanathan said that Mitra is capable of helping businesses do better consumer targetting.&nbsp;

Mitra has been working in Canara Bank and PVR Cinemas in Bengaluru.The robot speaks to the customers, reviews their preferences based on previous purchases and suggests them for a perfect purchase.&nbsp;

Vishwanathan added that the robot can be used as a customer service agent in multiple domains like banks, hospitals, airports, hotels.&nbsp;

The founder further claims that Canara bank is planning to get robots work for them in 500 bank branches.&nbsp;

The company is currently funding itself by rentals and sales. The company&#39;s major revenue is earned by renting out Mitra which accounts for Rs 25,000- Rs 15,000.&nbsp;

The robot is rented out for wedding and birthday parties where the humanoid moves around playing songs and taking pictures.

The robot costs Rs 8 lakh.

The company will soon introduce a female version of the humanoid. It will be called &quot;Mitri&quot;. The only difference of the female humanoid will be its body design.

Mitra is a humanoid invented by a Bengaluru based company?'Invento Robotics'

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 organised in Hyderabad was inaugurated after PM Modi and advisor to the US president Ivanka Trump pressed a button on robot "Mitra". Mitra is a humanoid invented by a Bengaluru based company "Invento Robotics". The founder of the company are Balaji Vishwanathan, Mahalakshmi Radhakrishnan, and Bharath Kumar. Invento Robotics wants to "Make in India" for the world. The robots are being manufactured in Bengaluru. Robot "Mitra" was developed in October 2016. In 2015, the team made a robot which drew a lot of appreciation during a maker fair. The founders then realised that the concept can work better to inspire for "Make in India". The 5 ft tall humanoid has been designed with an ability of face detection, speech detection, face recognition, contextual support and autonomous navigation. Its founder Vishwanathan said that Mitra is capable of helping businesses do better consumer targetting. Mitra has been working in Canara Bank and PVR Cinemas in Bengaluru.The robot speaks to the customers, reviews their preferences based on previous purchases and suggests them for a perfect purchase. Vishwanathan added that the robot can be used as a customer service agent in multiple domains like banks, hospitals, airports, hotels. The founder further claims that Canara bank is planning to get robots work for them in 500 bank branches. The company is currently funding itself by rentals and sales. The company's major revenue is earned by renting out Mitra which accounts for Rs 25,000- Rs 15,000. The robot is rented out for wedding and birthday parties where the humanoid moves around playing songs and taking pictures. The robot costs Rs 8 lakh. The company will soon introduce a female version of the humanoid. It will be called "Mitri". The only difference of the female humanoid will be its body design.

GES 2017: Meet 'Mitra', the humanoid from Hyderabad

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Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) co-founder and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed has filed a petition in the United Nations to remove him from the list of designated terrorist, news reports said Tuesday.&nbsp;Saeed was put on the UN terror list on&nbsp;December 10, 2008, a few days after the November 26 attacks on Mumbai which claimed 166 lives.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ivanka-trump-arrives-in-hyderabad-to-addressing-the-global-entrepreneurship-summit-ges-25300">Ivanka arrives in India, will inaugurate Global Entrepreneurship Summit with PM Modi today</a>

The United States President Donald Trump&#39;s daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad early Tuesday morning. 
Ivanka will be inaugurating and addressing the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Hyderabad today.

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Trump called a Democratic rival &quot;Pocahantas&quot; while hosting Native Americans veterans at the White House Monday. The Native Americans had been &quot;wind talkers&quot; -- Navajo Indians who helped keep Allied operations secret during World War II.&nbsp;

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Indonesian authorities on Tuesday extended the closure of the international airport on the resort island of Bali for a second day over fears of a volcanic eruption. Bali&#39;s Ngurah Rai airport will remain closed until at least Wednesday morning local time.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/gst-collections-fall-over-9-in-october-25303">GST collections fall over 9% in October</a>

Data put out by the government said GST collections fell to Rs 83,346 crore in October from over Rs 90,000 crore in each of the first three months since the tax was rolled out on July 1. &nbsp;

Hafiz Saeed files petition in UN to drop terrorist tag Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) co-founder and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed has filed a petition in the United Nations to remove him from the list of designated terrorist, news reports said Tuesday. Saeed was put on the UN terror list on December 10, 2008, a few days after the November 26 attacks on Mumbai which claimed 166 lives. Ivanka arrives in India, will inaugurate Global Entrepreneurship Summit with PM Modi today The United States President Donald Trump's daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad early Tuesday morning. Ivanka will be inaugurating and addressing the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Hyderabad today. Trump cracks Pocahontas 'joke' while hosting Native Americans Trump called a Democratic rival "Pocahantas" while hosting Native Americans veterans at the White House Monday. The Native Americans had been "wind talkers" -- Navajo Indians who helped keep Allied operations secret during World War II. Bali airport closed for second day over fears of volcano eruption Indonesian authorities on Tuesday extended the closure of the international airport on the resort island of Bali for a second day over fears of a volcanic eruption. Bali's Ngurah Rai airport will remain closed until at least Wednesday morning local time. GST collections fall over 9% in October Data put out by the government said GST collections fell to Rs 83,346 crore in October from over Rs 90,000 crore in each of the first three months since the tax was rolled out on July 1.

WION morning news brief, November 28, 2017

As <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-india-an-inspiration-for-the-world-ivanka-trump-at-ges-2017-25369" target="_blank">Ivanka Trump</a> landed at Hyderabad airport for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) early on Tuesday morning, the city turned into a fortress. 
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About 10,000 police are guarding Hyderabad, and some schools closed because of traffic restrictions, a senior police officer said. 
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Authorities have also beefed up the numbers of closed-circuit cameras. 
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On standby are sniffer dogs as well as &quot;spotters&quot;, or men trained to detect any suspicious activity or people, the officer said, reflecting the trappings of a visit by a state leader. 
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Billboards with pictures of Ivanka dotted many parts of the city, home to major US firms such as Microsoft. Authorities took beggars off city streets in a clean-up drive. 
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About 10,000 police are guarding Hyderabad, and some schools closed because of traffic restrictions, a senior police officer said

As Ivanka Trump landed at Hyderabad airport for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) early on Tuesday morning, the city turned into a fortress. About 10,000 police are guarding Hyderabad, and some schools closed because of traffic restrictions, a senior police officer said. Authorities have also beefed up the numbers of closed-circuit cameras. On standby are sniffer dogs as well as "spotters", or men trained to detect any suspicious activity or people, the officer said, reflecting the trappings of a visit by a state leader. Billboards with pictures of Ivanka dotted many parts of the city, home to major US firms such as Microsoft. Authorities took beggars off city streets in a clean-up drive. "Global eyes are on Hyderabad today," said Jayesh Ranjan, a government official helping to organise the event. "We are representing India.” The organisers of GES 2017 say it will be attended by 1,500 entrepreneurs and investors from 150 countries.

GES 2017: How Hyderabad prepared for Ivanka Trump's visit

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-updates-general-entrepreneurship-summit-25317">GES Live Updates: I was extremely excited to come to Hyderabad, the IT hub - Ivanka Trump</a>

US President daughter Donald Trump&#39;s daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump is leading American delegation of officials, women entrepreneurs and businessmen for the three-day Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 in Hyderabad.

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A day after meeting the military chief, Pope Francis met Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi at the presidential palace in Naypyidaw today. The Pope avoided using the term &quot;Rohingya&quot; during the address to the nation which was closely watched by the mainly Buddhist population of the country.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of Hyderabad Metro project today, he also took a ride along with Telangana Chief Minister KC Rao and Governer ESL Narasimhan.

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Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara jumped a couple of rungs to second, while skipper Virat Kohli held on to the fifth spot in the latest ICC rankings for Test batsmen, issued here today.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-authorities-extend-bali-airport-closure-over-volcanic-ash-25298">Bali airport closed for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-authorities-extend-bali-airport-closure-over-volcanic-ash-25298">second</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-authorities-extend-bali-airport-closure-over-volcanic-ash-25298"> day over fears of volcano eruption</a>

Indonesian authorities on Tuesday extended the closure of the international airport on the resort island of Bali for a second day over fears of a volcanic eruption. Bali&#39;s Ngurah Rai airport will remain closed until at least Wednesday morning local time.&nbsp;

GES Live Updates: I was extremely excited to come to Hyderabad, the IT hub - Ivanka Trump US President daughter Donald Trump's daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump is leading American delegation of officials, women entrepreneurs and businessmen for the three-day Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 in Hyderabad. Pope Francis meets Aung San Suu Kyi, avoids using the term 'Rohingya' A day after meeting the military chief, Pope Francis met Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi at the presidential palace in Naypyidaw today. The Pope avoided using the term "Rohingya" during the address to the nation which was closely watched by the mainly Buddhist population of the country. Watch: PM Modi inaugurates Hyderabad Metro, CM KC Rao, Governor Narasimhan join inaugural ride Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of Hyderabad Metro project today, he also took a ride along with Telangana Chief Minister KC Rao and Governer ESL Narasimhan. ICC Test rankings: Pujara climbs to 2nd spot, Kohli stays at 5th Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara jumped a couple of rungs to second, while skipper Virat Kohli held on to the fifth spot in the latest ICC rankings for Test batsmen, issued here today. Bali airport closed for second day over fears of volcano eruption Indonesian authorities on Tuesday extended the closure of the international airport on the resort island of Bali for a second day over fears of a volcanic eruption. Bali's Ngurah Rai airport will remain closed until at least Wednesday morning local time.

WION Evening News Brief, November 28, 2017

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Hyderabad on Tuesday&nbsp;to launch &nbsp;Hyderabad Metro Rail and attend the three-day Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), to be organised at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre. 
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Along with Prime Minister, White House adviser, businesswoman and presidential daughter Ivanka Trump will also be delivering a keynote address at the event.

Ivanka Trump will be talking about women entrepreneurs and fostering global economic growth at the summit.

The aim of GES 2017 is to connect entrepreneurs with potential funders, and this year its focus is empowering women and women entrepreneurs.

The Hyderabad Metro is opening for launch tomorrow but it will start commercial operation from November 29.

Heavy security arrangements have been made in Hyderabad in order to welcome Prime Minister and Ivanka Trump.

According to a report from PTI, more than 10,000 security personnel are deployed to Hyderabad for the summit.

Apart from law and order police, personnel from Traffic Police, Central Armed Reserve, Telangana State Special Police, Intelligence Security Wing, commandos of Greyhounds anti-Naxal force, elite OCTOPUS anti-terror force, and dog squads are also being deployed in Hyderabad as part of the security arrangement.&nbsp;

 
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According to reports, more than 10,000 security personnel are deployed to Hyderabad for the summit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Hyderabad on Tuesday to launch Hyderabad Metro Rail and attend the three-day Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), to be organised at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre. Along with Prime Minister, White House adviser, businesswoman and presidential daughter Ivanka Trump will also be delivering a keynote address at the event. Ivanka Trump will be talking about women entrepreneurs and fostering global economic growth at the summit. The aim of GES 2017 is to connect entrepreneurs with potential funders, and this year its focus is empowering women and women entrepreneurs. The Hyderabad Metro is opening for launch tomorrow but it will start commercial operation from November 29. Heavy security arrangements have been made in Hyderabad in order to welcome Prime Minister and Ivanka Trump. According to a report from PTI, more than 10,000 security personnel are deployed to Hyderabad for the summit. Apart from law and order police, personnel from Traffic Police, Central Armed Reserve, Telangana State Special Police, Intelligence Security Wing, commandos of Greyhounds anti-Naxal force, elite OCTOPUS anti-terror force, and dog squads are also being deployed in Hyderabad as part of the security arrangement.

PM Modi to visit Hyderabad for GSE summit, launch metro service

Former president Barak Obama&#39;s daughter&nbsp;Malia Obama has become the target of numerous tabloids and internet trolls&nbsp;after a video of her smoking cigarettes and blowing smoke rings surfaced on the internet.&nbsp;

A&nbsp;video of Malia, who is the first-year student at Harvard University, kissing her boyfriend&nbsp;also surfaced online last Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Several people criticised her &quot;inappropriate&quot; behaviour. However, others have come to her defence.&nbsp;

The president&#39;s daughter Ivanka tweeted on Friday: &quot;Malia Obama should be allowed the same privacy as her school-aged peers. She is a young adult and private citizen, and should be OFF limits.&quot;

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Malia, who is a?first-year student at Harvard University, has been attacked by many people as a video of her smoking cigarettes and blowing smoke rings surfaced around the internet.?

Former president Barak Obama's daughter Malia Obama has become the target of numerous tabloids and internet trolls after a video of her smoking cigarettes and blowing smoke rings surfaced on the internet. A video of Malia, who is the first-year student at Harvard University, kissing her boyfriend also surfaced online last Saturday. Several people criticised her "inappropriate" behaviour. However, others have come to her defence. The president's daughter Ivanka tweeted on Friday: "Malia Obama should be allowed the same privacy as her school-aged peers. She is a young adult and private citizen, and should be OFF limits." Malia Obama should be allowed the same privacy as her school aged peers. She is a young adult and private citizen, and should be OFF limits. — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) November 24, 2017 × Soon after, Chelsea Clinton tweeted: “Malia Obama’s private life, as a young woman, a college student, a private citizen, should not be your clickbait. Be better.” Malia Obama’s private life, as a young woman, a college student, a private citizen, should not be your clickbait. Be better. — Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) November 24, 2017 ×

Ivanka Trump, Chelsea Clinton defend Malia Obama over smoking video

US President Donald Trump`s daughter Ivanka Trump is set to get a&nbsp;royal treatment at Taj Falaknuma, the palace hotel where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting a dinner for her and other delegates of Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) on November 28.

A possible ride on the regal horse-drawn carriage from the main gate to the palace atop the hill, a rose petal shower, a gala dinner on the famed 101-seater dining table with mouth-watering delicacies on the menu and of course a guided tour to the grand palace await Ivanka.

While she will be staying at Westin Hotel near the GES venue in Hitec City, Nizam`s suite, the costliest among all suites at Falaknuma, has been booked for her in case she wants to stay for a couple of hours, sources told IANS.

Nizam`s suite, which used to be the private suite of the ruler of Hyderabad State, costs a whopping Rs5 lakh to Rs8 lakh a night, depending on the season.

Ivanka will join the select list of VVIP guests to visit Falaknuma, arguably the most beautiful among over a dozen palaces in the city of pearls.

While Czar Nicholas II (when the heir to the Russian throne), King George V and Queen Mary and royalty from different parts of the world visited Falaknuma as the guests of Nizam, Ivanka will be the guest of the Indian government.

The advisor to White House is also the first high-profile foreign dignitary visiting the palace after it was converted into a star hotel a decade ago.

It`s still not clear if Ivanka will take a buggy (horse-drawn carriage) of Nizam era to reach the palace from the main gate.

For all the guests, vehicles are allowed only up to the main gate and from there are ferried either by horse-drawn carriages or battery-operated cars. Sources said exception, however, could be made for VVIPs on security grounds.

On entering the palace and ascending the grand staircase, the guests are welcomed with a shower of rose petals. Elaborate arrangements have been made to accord to a memorable welcome to Ivanka.

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, some key members of US delegation, selected politicians and industrialists will join Ivanka and Modi on a 101-seater dining table, on which the Nizam used to dine with his guests.

The dinner for other delegates has been arranged in the gardens in the palace premises.

Interestingly, Narendra Modi will become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Falaknuma. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, was among its guests.

A palace historian may take Ivanka, Modi, and others for a guided tour of the palace aptly named `Falaknuma` or mirror of heavens.

It was Nawab Vaqar-ul-Umra, the Nizam`s prime minister, who built the palace in 1893. Impressed by its magnificence, sixth Nizam Mir Mahboob Ali Khan bought it for himself and stayed there till 1911.

Built over 32 acres, the scorpion-shaped, all-marble palace stands tall in its splendour and majesty atop a hill, at 2,000 ft above sea level and overlooks the old city of Hyderabad.

A majestic blend of Italian and Tudor architecture, it has 60 lavish rooms and halls including Durbar Hall, embellished with intricately carved wooden ceilings, parquet flooring, regal walnut wood furniture and handcrafted mirrors.

The interiors are a splendid interplay of Venetian chandeliers and intricate frescos and have charming outdoor terraces, and a treasure of rare artefacts, including paintings, statues, furniture, manuscripts, and books.

US President Donald Trump`s daughter Ivanka Trump is set to get a?royal treatment at Taj Falaknuma, the palace hotel where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting a dinner for her and other delegates of Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) on November 28

US President Donald Trump`s daughter Ivanka Trump is set to get a royal treatment at Taj Falaknuma, the palace hotel where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting a dinner for her and other delegates of Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) on November 28. A possible ride on the regal horse-drawn carriage from the main gate to the palace atop the hill, a rose petal shower, a gala dinner on the famed 101-seater dining table with mouth-watering delicacies on the menu and of course a guided tour to the grand palace await Ivanka. While she will be staying at Westin Hotel near the GES venue in Hitec City, Nizam`s suite, the costliest among all suites at Falaknuma, has been booked for her in case she wants to stay for a couple of hours, sources told IANS. Nizam`s suite, which used to be the private suite of the ruler of Hyderabad State, costs a whopping Rs5 lakh to Rs8 lakh a night, depending on the season. Ivanka will join the select list of VVIP guests to visit Falaknuma, arguably the most beautiful among over a dozen palaces in the city of pearls. While Czar Nicholas II (when the heir to the Russian throne), King George V and Queen Mary and royalty from different parts of the world visited Falaknuma as the guests of Nizam, Ivanka will be the guest of the Indian government. The advisor to White House is also the first high-profile foreign dignitary visiting the palace after it was converted into a star hotel a decade ago. It`s still not clear if Ivanka will take a buggy (horse-drawn carriage) of Nizam era to reach the palace from the main gate. For all the guests, vehicles are allowed only up to the main gate and from there are ferried either by horse-drawn carriages or battery-operated cars. Sources said exception, however, could be made for VVIPs on security grounds. On entering the palace and ascending the grand staircase, the guests are welcomed with a shower of rose petals. Elaborate arrangements have been made to accord to a memorable welcome to Ivanka. Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, some key members of US delegation, selected politicians and industrialists will join Ivanka and Modi on a 101-seater dining table, on which the Nizam used to dine with his guests. The dinner for other delegates has been arranged in the gardens in the palace premises. Interestingly, Narendra Modi will become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Falaknuma. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, was among its guests. A palace historian may take Ivanka, Modi, and others for a guided tour of the palace aptly named `Falaknuma` or mirror of heavens. It was Nawab Vaqar-ul-Umra, the Nizam`s prime minister, who built the palace in 1893. Impressed by its magnificence, sixth Nizam Mir Mahboob Ali Khan bought it for himself and stayed there till 1911. Built over 32 acres, the scorpion-shaped, all-marble palace stands tall in its splendour and majesty atop a hill, at 2,000 ft above sea level and overlooks the old city of Hyderabad. A majestic blend of Italian and Tudor architecture, it has 60 lavish rooms and halls including Durbar Hall, embellished with intricately carved wooden ceilings, parquet flooring, regal walnut wood furniture and handcrafted mirrors. The interiors are a splendid interplay of Venetian chandeliers and intricate frescos and have charming outdoor terraces, and a treasure of rare artefacts, including paintings, statues, furniture, manuscripts, and books.

Royal treatment awaits Ivanka Trump at Global Entrepreneurship Summit

US President Donald Trump&#39;s daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump said today that she was looking forward to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 in Hyderabad, asserting that the event was a testament to the &quot;strong friendship&quot; between India and the US.

Ivanka, 36, will lead a high-powered American delegation of officials, women entrepreneurs and businessmen for the three-day summit starting on November 28.

The summit will be attended by 1,500 entrepreneurs from 170 countries and would have around 350 participants from the US, a large number of whom are Indian-Americans.

Ivanka would deliver the keynote address at the summit, which would be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Terming India as &quot;a great friend and partner&quot;, she said the goal of the collaboration was to grow the shared economic and security partnership.

She said the summit was a testament to the &quot;strong friendship&quot; between India and the US.

Ivanka, who is headed to India after Thanksgiving ritual, said she was &quot;very much&quot; looking forward to her visit and meeting &quot;many of the entrepreneurs in India&quot;.

For the first time, in its eight editions, the summit has been themed &quot;Women First and Prosperity for All&quot;&nbsp;which &quot;demonstrates&quot; the administration&#39;s &quot;commitment to the principle that when women are economically empowered, their communities and countries thrive,&quot; Ivanka said.

Women will represent 52.5 per cent of the entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem supporters at the GES 2017 co-hosted by India and the US.

More than 10 countries including Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel will be represented by an all-women delegation, the State Department said.

The entrepreneurs attending the GES also reflect a very young team with nearly 31.5 per cent of them being either aged 30 or below. The youngest entrepreneur is aged 13 while the oldest one is 84, it said.

Among prominent members of the administration joining Ivanka on the trip are US Treasurer Jovita Carranza, administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Neomi Rao, USAID administrator Mark Green and Overseas Private Investment Corporation president and CEO Ray Washburne.

According to the officials, Ivanka is likely to spend some time on sightseeing, including a possible stop at the Charminar during her visit.

She will be participating in two panels: The plenary session: &quot;Be the Change - Women&#39;s Entrepreneurial Leadership,&quot; on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday morning a breakout session: &quot;We Can Do It! Innovations in Workforce Development and Skills Training&quot;, they said.

Prime Minister Modi during his visit to the White House in June had invited Ivanka to visit India.

In addition to the Global Entrepreneurship Network, several US companies such as Amazon, Amway, CNBC, Cognizant, Dell, Google, Intel, Kauffman Foundation, Salesforce, Silicon Valley Bank and Walmart are supporting the GES 2017.

&quot;The financial and in-kind support from the GES partners opens opportunities for more entrepreneurs to participate from around the world.

&quot;Partners also enhance the overall experience at the Summit, including through the creation of networking lounges and a Global Launch Lounge to encourage new commitments toward global entrepreneurship,&quot; the State Department said on Saturday.

&quot;Partners will also provide direct services for the entrepreneurs including live streaming sessions, global media coverage and programs to help entrepreneurs continue to grow and scale after the summit,&quot; it added.

Ivanka is an American television personality, fashion designer, author, and businesswoman, besides being an advocate for the education and empowerment of women and girls.

The daughter and adviser of the US President have been an executive vice president of the family-owned &#39;The Trump Organization&#39; as well as serving as a boardroom judge on her father&#39;s TV show &#39;The Apprentice&#39;.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump's daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump said today that she was looking forward to attending the summit in Hyderabad

US President Donald Trump's daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump said today that she was looking forward to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 in Hyderabad, asserting that the event was a testament to the "strong friendship" between India and the US. Ivanka, 36, will lead a high-powered American delegation of officials, women entrepreneurs and businessmen for the three-day summit starting on November 28. The summit will be attended by 1,500 entrepreneurs from 170 countries and would have around 350 participants from the US, a large number of whom are Indian-Americans. Ivanka would deliver the keynote address at the summit, which would be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Terming India as "a great friend and partner", she said the goal of the collaboration was to grow the shared economic and security partnership. She said the summit was a testament to the "strong friendship" between India and the US. Ivanka, who is headed to India after Thanksgiving ritual, said she was "very much" looking forward to her visit and meeting "many of the entrepreneurs in India". For the first time, in its eight editions, the summit has been themed "Women First and Prosperity for All" which "demonstrates" the administration's "commitment to the principle that when women are economically empowered, their communities and countries thrive," Ivanka said. Women will represent 52.5 per cent of the entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem supporters at the GES 2017 co-hosted by India and the US. More than 10 countries including Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel will be represented by an all-women delegation, the State Department said. The entrepreneurs attending the GES also reflect a very young team with nearly 31.5 per cent of them being either aged 30 or below. The youngest entrepreneur is aged 13 while the oldest one is 84, it said. Among prominent members of the administration joining Ivanka on the trip are US Treasurer Jovita Carranza, administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Neomi Rao, USAID administrator Mark Green and Overseas Private Investment Corporation president and CEO Ray Washburne. According to the officials, Ivanka is likely to spend some time on sightseeing, including a possible stop at the Charminar during her visit. She will be participating in two panels: The plenary session: "Be the Change - Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership," on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday morning a breakout session: "We Can Do It! Innovations in Workforce Development and Skills Training", they said. Prime Minister Modi during his visit to the White House in June had invited Ivanka to visit India. In addition to the Global Entrepreneurship Network, several US companies such as Amazon, Amway, CNBC, Cognizant, Dell, Google, Intel, Kauffman Foundation, Salesforce, Silicon Valley Bank and Walmart are supporting the GES 2017. "The financial and in-kind support from the GES partners opens opportunities for more entrepreneurs to participate from around the world. "Partners also enhance the overall experience at the Summit, including through the creation of networking lounges and a Global Launch Lounge to encourage new commitments toward global entrepreneurship," the State Department said on Saturday. "Partners will also provide direct services for the entrepreneurs including live streaming sessions, global media coverage and programs to help entrepreneurs continue to grow and scale after the summit," it added. Ivanka is an American television personality, fashion designer, author, and businesswoman, besides being an advocate for the education and empowerment of women and girls. The daughter and adviser of the US President have been an executive vice president of the family-owned 'The Trump Organization' as well as serving as a boardroom judge on her father's TV show 'The Apprentice'.

India great friend and partner: Ivanka Trump ahead of Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Close to 44,000 entrepreneurs will be seeking a spot in the 400 slots for participating in the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) to be held this month, media reports said.&nbsp;

The summit will be addressed by Ivanka Trump, Donald Trumps daughter and advisor, in addition to some of the top CEO&#39;s and academics from around the world, according to reports.&nbsp;

The GES summit, organized by India in association with the US, will be launched and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 28 in its eighth edition.

Maximum importance will be given to four industries - healthcare and life sciences, digital economy and financial technology, energy and infrastructure, and media and entertainment, and with further address variety of topics including &#39;From Hollywood to Nollywood (Nigeria) to Bollywood&#39;, reports TOI.&nbsp;

Reports say that Ivanka Trump will head an exclusive US delegation which will throw light on the theme &#39;Women First, Prosperity for All&#39;, centering around providing support to women entrepreneurs and stimulate economic growth.&nbsp;

The summit will include speakers from 40 countries with participants from around 100 countries, and hold several workshops, talks, panel discussions, speeches and provide a great dais for networking.&nbsp;

Top leaders like as Amazon, as well as PayTM&#39;s Vijay Shekhar Sharma, OYO Rooms&#39; Ritesh Aggarwal and corporate leaders in innovation like Bosch, Siemens, Mercedes, and influencers such as Chatri Sityodtong, founder of One FC, and Michelin - star chef Vikas Khanna, will give talks at the summit, media reports say.

The summit will be addressed by Ivanka Trump, Donald Trumps daughter and advisor in addition to some of the top CEO's and academics from around the world.?

Close to 44,000 entrepreneurs will be seeking a spot in the 400 slots for participating in the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) to be held this month, media reports said. The summit will be addressed by Ivanka Trump, Donald Trumps daughter and advisor, in addition to some of the top CEO's and academics from around the world, according to reports. The GES summit, organized by India in association with the US, will be launched and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 28 in its eighth edition. Maximum importance will be given to four industries - healthcare and life sciences, digital economy and financial technology, energy and infrastructure, and media and entertainment, and with further address variety of topics including 'From Hollywood to Nollywood (Nigeria) to Bollywood', reports TOI. Reports say that Ivanka Trump will head an exclusive US delegation which will throw light on the theme 'Women First, Prosperity for All', centering around providing support to women entrepreneurs and stimulate economic growth. The summit will include speakers from 40 countries with participants from around 100 countries, and hold several workshops, talks, panel discussions, speeches and provide a great dais for networking. Top leaders like as Amazon, as well as PayTM's Vijay Shekhar Sharma, OYO Rooms' Ritesh Aggarwal and corporate leaders in innovation like Bosch, Siemens, Mercedes, and influencers such as Chatri Sityodtong, founder of One FC, and Michelin - star chef Vikas Khanna, will give talks at the summit, media reports say.

44,000 entrepreneurs seek 400 slots in Global Entrepreneurship Summit

US President Donald Trump&#39;s daughter Ivanka&nbsp;extended Diwali wishes to the people around the world on Twitter.

&nbsp;The advisor to the US President wrote on Twitter:&nbsp;Wishing Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains around the world a joyful Diwali. Saal Mubarak to all!

She also added that she is looking forward to her visit to India for Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017.

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GES will be held in Hyderabad on November 28-30.

The theme of the 2017 summit is &quot;Women First, Prosperity for All.&quot;

The summit will highlight the crucial role played by women in fostering global growth and prosperity.

Earlier, US president <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/watch-inside-president-trumps-diwali-celebrations-at-the-white-house-22571" target="_blank">Donald Trump also wished&nbsp;&quot;Happy Diwali&quot; to the people of India through a Facebook post</a>.&nbsp;

In his post, the US President wrote that he greatly valued his &quot;very strong relationship&quot; with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Ivanka Trump wrote: Wishing Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains around the world a joyful Diwali. Saal Mubarak to all!

US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka extended Diwali wishes to the people around the world on Twitter. The advisor to the US President wrote on Twitter: Wishing Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains around the world a joyful Diwali. Saal Mubarak to all! She also added that she is looking forward to her visit to India for Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017. Wishing Hindus, Sikhs & Jains around the world a joyful #Diwali. Saal Mubarak to all! Looking forward to my visit to India for #GES2017. pic.twitter.com/O1tmiFzECc — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 18, 2017 × GES will be held in Hyderabad on November 28-30. The theme of the 2017 summit is "Women First, Prosperity for All." The summit will highlight the crucial role played by women in fostering global growth and prosperity. Earlier, US president Donald Trump also wished "Happy Diwali" to the people of India through a Facebook post. In his post, the US President wrote that he greatly valued his "very strong relationship" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ×

Ivanka Trump tweets Diwali greetings, says looking forward to India visit

US President Donald Trump lit a diya&nbsp;in the Oval Office surrounded by members of the Indian American community.&nbsp;

He remembered &quot;the People of India, the home of the Hindu faith, who have built the world&rsquo;s largest democracy.&quot;&nbsp;

He reaffirmed &quot;that Indian-Americans and Hindu-Americans are truly cherished, treasured and beloved members of our great American FAMILY.&quot;

&nbsp;And he said that he &quot;greatly&quot;&nbsp;valued &quot;my very strong relationship with Prime Minister Modi.&quot;

America&#39;s ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley was also present at the celebrations.&nbsp;

Trump posted a video of the lighting of the diya on Facebook, saying:

&quot;Our Indian-American neighbors and friends have made incredible contributions to our country &ndash; and to the world. You have made extraordinary contributions to art, science, medicine, business and education. America is especially thankful for its many Indian-American citizens who serve BRAVELY in our armed forces and as first responders in communities throughout our great land.&quot;&nbsp;

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In a Facebook post, Trump remembered 'the People of India, the home of the Hindu faith, who have built the world?s largest democracy'

US President Donald Trump lit a diya in the Oval Office surrounded by members of the Indian American community. He remembered "the People of India, the home of the Hindu faith, who have built the world’s largest democracy." He reaffirmed "that Indian-Americans and Hindu-Americans are truly cherished, treasured and beloved members of our great American FAMILY." And he said that he "greatly" valued "my very strong relationship with Prime Minister Modi." America's ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley was also present at the celebrations. Trump posted a video of the lighting of the diya on Facebook, saying: "Our Indian-American neighbors and friends have made incredible contributions to our country – and to the world. You have made extraordinary contributions to art, science, medicine, business and education. America is especially thankful for its many Indian-American citizens who serve BRAVELY in our armed forces and as first responders in communities throughout our great land." Watch video below: ×

Trump lights Diwali diya in Oval Office, says 'greatly value very strong relationship' with Modi

US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali in the Oval Office of the White House along with senior Indian-American members of the administration, including Nikki Haley, Seema Verma and community leaders.

Cabinet ranking Haley is US Ambassador to the UN and Seema Verma is the administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Ajit Pai, Chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission and Raj Shah his Principal Deputy Press Secretary were among those from his administration.

Trump&#39;s daughter Ivanka also joined the President in the Diwali celebrations.

Last year&nbsp;Ivanka, who is now a presidential advisor, had visited Hindu temples in Virginia and Florida as part of Diwali.

Trump, then&nbsp;the Republican presidential nominee, had addressed the Indian-American community from a public meeting in New Jersey wherein he lit the traditional diya&nbsp;(lamp).

The tradition of Diwali celebrations was first started by former President George Bush.

During his term, it was celebrated mostly in the India Treaty Room of the adjacent executive office building, which is part of the White House Complex.

President Bush never personally participated in the White House Diwali celebrations.

In the first year of his presidency, his successor Barack Obama&nbsp;lit the ceremonial diya in the East Rook of the White House. Thereafter he made it a point to celebrate the festival of lights in one way or the other.

The tradition of Diwali celebrations was first started by former President George Bush

US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali in the Oval Office of the White House along with senior Indian-American members of the administration, including Nikki Haley, Seema Verma and community leaders. Cabinet ranking Haley is US Ambassador to the UN and Seema Verma is the administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission and Raj Shah his Principal Deputy Press Secretary were among those from his administration. Trump's daughter Ivanka also joined the President in the Diwali celebrations. Last year Ivanka, who is now a presidential advisor, had visited Hindu temples in Virginia and Florida as part of Diwali. Trump, then the Republican presidential nominee, had addressed the Indian-American community from a public meeting in New Jersey wherein he lit the traditional diya (lamp). The tradition of Diwali celebrations was first started by former President George Bush. During his term, it was celebrated mostly in the India Treaty Room of the adjacent executive office building, which is part of the White House Complex. President Bush never personally participated in the White House Diwali celebrations. In the first year of his presidency, his successor Barack Obama lit the ceremonial diya in the East Rook of the White House. Thereafter he made it a point to celebrate the festival of lights in one way or the other.

Trump celebrates Diwali in Oval office

The White House has launched an internal probe of the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/kushner-used-personal-email-for-wh-business-20613"> use of private email for official business</a> by senior aides to President Donald Trump, news outlet Politico reported Thursday.

The administration is scouring the White House server for emails to and from private email accounts of these aides, Politico said, quoting four people familiar with the probe.

Politico said at least five current and former White House officials used private email to conduct government business: Trump&#39;s son in law and adviser Jared&nbsp;Kushner, daughter Ivanka, economic adviser Gary Cohn, former strategic adviser Steve Bannon and former chief of staff Reince Priebus.

Politico said the probe began this week after it reported private email use by&nbsp;Kushner.

The internal probe could take weeks or even months, it said.

Trump&#39;s White House legal staff is reviewing the accounts to see if any of the messages sent relate to the Russia probes being carried out by two congressional panels and special counsel Robert Mueller, Politico quoted one of its sources as saying.

As a candidate, Trump routinely attacked his Democrat rival Hillary Clinton over her use of a private email server while she was secretary of state, telling supporters &quot;she has to go to jail&quot; over the affair.

Politico reported Monday that&nbsp;Kushner&nbsp;used a personal account to send messages to senior White House officials and outside advisers about media coverage, planning events, and other issues.

There is no suggestion the emails contained highly sensitive information or were classified, it added, but they could fall foul of the Presidential Records Act, which requires all documents related to the president&#39;s personal and political activities to be archived.

Kushner&#39;s numerous responsibilities within the Trump administration include trying to broker peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

In addition to the email controversy,&nbsp;Kushner&nbsp;is facing scrutiny over the Trump campaign&#39;s alleged collusion with Russia to interfere in the 2016 US election, which is the subject of the probes in Congress and by Mueller.

The administration is scouring the White House server for emails to and from private email accounts of these aides, Politico said, quoting four people familiar with the probe

The White House has launched an internal probe of the use of private email for official business by senior aides to President Donald Trump, news outlet Politico reported Thursday. The administration is scouring the White House server for emails to and from private email accounts of these aides, Politico said, quoting four people familiar with the probe. Politico said at least five current and former White House officials used private email to conduct government business: Trump's son in law and adviser Jared Kushner, daughter Ivanka, economic adviser Gary Cohn, former strategic adviser Steve Bannon and former chief of staff Reince Priebus. Politico said the probe began this week after it reported private email use by Kushner. The internal probe could take weeks or even months, it said. Trump's White House legal staff is reviewing the accounts to see if any of the messages sent relate to the Russia probes being carried out by two congressional panels and special counsel Robert Mueller, Politico quoted one of its sources as saying. As a candidate, Trump routinely attacked his Democrat rival Hillary Clinton over her use of a private email server while she was secretary of state, telling supporters "she has to go to jail" over the affair. Politico reported Monday that Kushner used a personal account to send messages to senior White House officials and outside advisers about media coverage, planning events, and other issues. There is no suggestion the emails contained highly sensitive information or were classified, it added, but they could fall foul of the Presidential Records Act, which requires all documents related to the president's personal and political activities to be archived. Kushner's numerous responsibilities within the Trump administration include trying to broker peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In addition to the email controversy, Kushner is facing scrutiny over the Trump campaign's alleged collusion with Russia to interfere in the 2016 US election, which is the subject of the probes in Congress and by Mueller.

White House probing use of private email

Donald&nbsp;Trump&#39;s son-in-law and top&nbsp;aide, Jared&nbsp;Kushner, has been&nbsp;registered&nbsp;to&nbsp;vote&nbsp;as a&nbsp;woman&nbsp;for eight years, US media reported.

Voter information records held by New York show the presidential adviser&nbsp;whose portfolio includes everything from seeking peace in the Middle East to reining in the opioid crisis in the United States was&nbsp;registered&nbsp;as &quot;female.&quot;

The screenshot, published by Wired, is not the first time the young statesman has fallen foul of bureaucracy.&nbsp;(Also Read: <a href="http://http://www.wionews.com/world/jared-kushner-sought-secret-communications-line-with-russia-report-16095">Jared Kushner sought secret communications line with Russia: Report</a>)

Kushner, who is married to&nbsp;Trump&#39;s daughter Ivanka, also filled out paperwork for his White House security clearance wrongly and had to refile it repeatedly, CBS reported.

Prior to 2009,&nbsp;Kushner&#39;s New Jersey voter registration noted his gender as &quot;unknown,&quot; according to The Hill&nbsp;news site.

Kushner, the scion of a wealthy property-owning family, is one of a number of&nbsp;Trump&#39;s inner circle previously found to have been&nbsp;registered&nbsp;to&nbsp;vote&nbsp;in more than one state during last year&#39;s&nbsp;election, the Washington Post has reported.

Others include ex-White House press secretary Sean Spicer and ex-lead strategist Stephen Bannon.

Multiple registrations were pointed to by the president as a sign of purported widespread voter fraud in the 2016&nbsp;election.&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;said millions of people illegally cast votes for Hillary Clinton but has never substantiated his claim.

Kushner&nbsp;-- a person of interest in the ongoing probe into Russian interference in the US&nbsp;election&nbsp;-- has also recently been accused of using private email accounts to conduct government business.

Trump&#39;s insurgent presidential campaign was galvanized by supporters&#39; demands that Clinton be jailed for her use of private email servers while Secretary of State.

Voter information records held by New York show the presidential adviser whose portfolio includes everything from seeking peace in the Middle East to reining in the opioid crisis in the United States was?registered?as "female."

Donald Trump's son-in-law and top aide, Jared Kushner, has been registered to vote as a woman for eight years, US media reported. Voter information records held by New York show the presidential adviser whose portfolio includes everything from seeking peace in the Middle East to reining in the opioid crisis in the United States was registered as "female." The screenshot, published by Wired, is not the first time the young statesman has fallen foul of bureaucracy. (Also Read: Jared Kushner sought secret communications line with Russia: Report) Kushner, who is married to Trump's daughter Ivanka, also filled out paperwork for his White House security clearance wrongly and had to refile it repeatedly, CBS reported. Prior to 2009, Kushner's New Jersey voter registration noted his gender as "unknown," according to The Hill news site. Kushner, the scion of a wealthy property-owning family, is one of a number of Trump's inner circle previously found to have been registered to vote in more than one state during last year's election, the Washington Post has reported. Others include ex-White House press secretary Sean Spicer and ex-lead strategist Stephen Bannon. Multiple registrations were pointed to by the president as a sign of purported widespread voter fraud in the 2016 election. Trump said millions of people illegally cast votes for Hillary Clinton but has never substantiated his claim. Kushner -- a person of interest in the ongoing probe into Russian interference in the US election -- has also recently been accused of using private email accounts to conduct government business. Trump's insurgent presidential campaign was galvanized by supporters' demands that Clinton be jailed for her use of private email servers while Secretary of State.

Trump aide and son-in-law Kushner registered to vote as a woman: Reports

Some senior White House advisers including President Donald Trump&#39;s son-in-law used private email accounts to discuss government-related issues, a report in The New York Times said.

On Monday, a US House of Republican and Democratic Representatives asked the White House to provide information about the concerns raised in the report.

In a letter addressed to the White House counsel, the committee&rsquo;s chairman, Republican Trey Gowdy, and top Democrat Elijah Cummings said they would examine whether senior Trump administration officials were &ldquo;deliberately trying to circumvent (federal) laws by using personal, private, or alias email addresses to conduct official government business.&rdquo;

Kushner&#39;s emails comprised of communication on media coverage, event planning, and other matters. However, Kushner&rsquo;s attorney, Abbe Lowell, claims that his client abided by government record-keeping rules as he forwarded all the emails to his official account.

Trump had attacked Hilary Clinton, his Democratic rival, during the 2016 election campaign for using a private email server for official correspondence. At the time, Clinton was secretary of state under President Obama.

It was discovered that some of those messages contained classified information.

Politico claims that other senior Trump advisers had also used private email accounts, including former Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, former chief strategist Steve Bannon and economic adviser Gary Cohn.

The New York Times on Monday reported that private accounts were also used by Ivanka, Trump&#39;s daughter, after she became an adviser at the White House and by Stephen Miller, a senior Trump adviser.

&ldquo;All White House personnel have been instructed to use official email to conduct all government-related work. They are further instructed that if they receive work-related communication on personal accounts, they should be forwarded to official email accounts,&rdquo; White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said in a statement.

On Monday, a US House of Republican and Democratic Representatives asked the White House to provide information about the concerns raised in the report

Some senior White House advisers including President Donald Trump's son-in-law used private email accounts to discuss government-related issues, a report in The New York Times said. On Monday, a US House of Republican and Democratic Representatives asked the White House to provide information about the concerns raised in the report. In a letter addressed to the White House counsel, the committee’s chairman, Republican Trey Gowdy, and top Democrat Elijah Cummings said they would examine whether senior Trump administration officials were “deliberately trying to circumvent (federal) laws by using personal, private, or alias email addresses to conduct official government business.” Kushner's emails comprised of communication on media coverage, event planning, and other matters. However, Kushner’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, claims that his client abided by government record-keeping rules as he forwarded all the emails to his official account. Trump had attacked Hilary Clinton, his Democratic rival, during the 2016 election campaign for using a private email server for official correspondence. At the time, Clinton was secretary of state under President Obama. It was discovered that some of those messages contained classified information. Politico claims that other senior Trump advisers had also used private email accounts, including former Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, former chief strategist Steve Bannon and economic adviser Gary Cohn. The New York Times on Monday reported that private accounts were also used by Ivanka, Trump's daughter, after she became an adviser at the White House and by Stephen Miller, a senior Trump adviser. “All White House personnel have been instructed to use official email to conduct all government-related work. They are further instructed that if they receive work-related communication on personal accounts, they should be forwarded to official email accounts,” White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said in a statement.

White House advisers used private email accounts to discuss government-related issues: NYT

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US President Donald Trump&#39;s daughter Ivanka will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad in November, Indian Prime Minister Modi wrote on Twitter. Ivanka promptly retweeted the posts.

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India and US will co-host the summit which will be held from November 28-30, PM Modi tweeted, adding that he looked forward to Ivanka&#39;s presence as the leader of the US delegation.

The visit by the American delegation of entrepreneurs to India was finalised during PM Modi&#39;s meeting with President Trump in Washington on June 26.&nbsp;

&quot;I have invited her (Ivanka Trump) to lead the US delegation for global entrepreneurship forum,&quot; PM Modi had said while addressing the media with President Trump at the end of delegation-level talks between the two leaders.

&quot;...And I believe she has accepted,&quot; President Trump had said in his part of the address as Ivanka nodded.

She had later tweeted: &ldquo;Thank you, Prime Minister Modi, for inviting me to lead the US delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India this fall.&quot;

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Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner are a part of President Trump&#39;s team of close advisors.

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit was started by the former US President Barack Obama in 2010.

The event has since been conducted in various cities across the world ever since including Dubai, Istanbul, Marrakesh, and the Silicon Valley.

The government&nbsp;think tank, the NITI Aayog has been selected as the nodal agency to conduct the event.&nbsp; 
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India and US will co-host the summit which will be held from November 28-30, PM Modi wrote on Twitter

US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad in November, Indian Prime Minister Modi wrote on Twitter. Ivanka promptly retweeted the posts. India and US will co-host the Global Entrepreneurship Summit at Hyderabad from 28-30 November 2017. @realDonaldTrump @IvankaTrump — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 10, 2017 × The Summit is a unique opportunity for bringing together entrepreneurs and start ups with global leaders. #GES2017 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 10, 2017 × Look forward to Ms. Ivanka Trump’s presence at #GES 2017 Hyderabad as the leader of the US delegation. @realDonaldTrump @IvankaTrump — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 10, 2017 × India and US will co-host the summit which will be held from November 28-30, PM Modi tweeted, adding that he looked forward to Ivanka's presence as the leader of the US delegation. The visit by the American delegation of entrepreneurs to India was finalised during PM Modi's meeting with President Trump in Washington on June 26. "I have invited her (Ivanka Trump) to lead the US delegation for global entrepreneurship forum," PM Modi had said while addressing the media with President Trump at the end of delegation-level talks between the two leaders. "...And I believe she has accepted," President Trump had said in his part of the address as Ivanka nodded. She had later tweeted: “Thank you, Prime Minister Modi, for inviting me to lead the US delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India this fall." Delighted to have met you at the White House. Look forward to welcoming you in India for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit later this year. https://t.co/QhQUoDdFtL — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 27, 2017 × Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner are a part of President Trump's team of close advisors. The Global Entrepreneurship Summit was started by the former US President Barack Obama in 2010. The event has since been conducted in various cities across the world ever since including Dubai, Istanbul, Marrakesh, and the Silicon Valley. The government think tank, the NITI Aayog has been selected as the nodal agency to conduct the event.

Ivanka Trump to attend summit co-hosted by US, India in November, tweets PM Modi

A labour activist investigating working conditions at a supplier for the Ivanka Trump brand in central China has been detained, and two of his colleagues are missing, their non-governmental organisation said Wednesday.

Hua Haifeng, who was working undercover with the two other men in Jiangxi province, has been held by police and accused of illegally using a wiretapping device, China Labor Watch director Li Qiang told AFP.&nbsp;

Deng Guilian, Hua&#39;s wife, was notified of his arrest by Jiangxi authorities on Tuesday. Hua and the two other activists, Li Zhao and Su Heng, have been unreachable since Sunday.&nbsp;

&quot;In 17 years (since our organisation was founded), we have done countless such investigations and have never had any problems,&quot; Li said, noting that he suspects the reprisal may be related to the brand they were investigating.

&quot;The accusation from Jiangxi police has no factual basis.&quot;

Li said the activists were probing two factories owned by major footwear producer Huajian Group -- one in the city of Dongguang in southern Guangdong province, the other in Jiangxi&#39;s Ganzhou.

&quot;We appeal to President Trump, Ivanka Trump herself, and to her related brand company to advocate and press for the release of our activists,&quot; Li said.

Aside from Ivanka Trump -- the daughter of the US President and also an advisor -- the factory also manufactures products for other overseas brands, including Coach, Nine West, Karl Lagerfeld, and Kendall + Kylie.

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Hua Haifeng, who was working undercover with the two other men in Jiangxi province, has been held by police and accused of illegally using a wiretapping device

A labour activist investigating working conditions at a supplier for the Ivanka Trump brand in central China has been detained, and two of his colleagues are missing, their non-governmental organisation said Wednesday. Hua Haifeng, who was working undercover with the two other men in Jiangxi province, has been held by police and accused of illegally using a wiretapping device, China Labor Watch director Li Qiang told AFP. Deng Guilian, Hua's wife, was notified of his arrest by Jiangxi authorities on Tuesday. Hua and the two other activists, Li Zhao and Su Heng, have been unreachable since Sunday. "In 17 years (since our organisation was founded), we have done countless such investigations and have never had any problems," Li said, noting that he suspects the reprisal may be related to the brand they were investigating. "The accusation from Jiangxi police has no factual basis." Li said the activists were probing two factories owned by major footwear producer Huajian Group -- one in the city of Dongguang in southern Guangdong province, the other in Jiangxi's Ganzhou. "We appeal to President Trump, Ivanka Trump herself, and to her related brand company to advocate and press for the release of our activists," Li said. Aside from Ivanka Trump -- the daughter of the US President and also an advisor -- the factory also manufactures products for other overseas brands, including Coach, Nine West, Karl Lagerfeld, and Kendall + Kylie. (AFP)

Men probing Ivanka Trump brand supplier in China detained, missing: NY NGO

Donald Trump spent his life running a family firm and the White House is no exception: the first 100 days have given his adult children an unprecedented role even if the first lady lives in the shadows.

Here is a look at the president&#39;s tight-knit, wealthy celebrity clan, who with the arguable exception of his third wife appear comfortable in the spotlight and content to defy critics&#39; outrage about nepotism.

Gatekeepers Ivanka and Jared 
 
Trump&#39;s 35-year-old daughter Ivanka, a mother-of-three and ex model-turned-businesswoman who reportedly has some Democratic friends -- is reputedly Trump&#39;s favourite child, and the woman most often seen at his side.

An unpaid adviser with an office in the West Wing, who with husband Jared Kushner still has investments worth up to $740 million, Ivanka is a routine fixture at meetings with visiting heads of state.

To many she is the de facto first lady, taking on duties traditionally carried out by a wife -- from dialing up the International Space Station, to accompanying the Canadian prime minister to Broadway or attending the G20 in Berlin, provoking groans for defending her father.

She does all this looking immaculate in a parade of designer frocks, and posting glossy photographs of her family and White House moments to her 3.4 million Instagram followers.

The US press often portrays her and Jared as moderating influences over a president hot to temper, but there has been little evidence that their assumed progressive views have tempered policy decisions.

Sales of her clothing line, which she ran before moving to Washington, soared last year, but the brand was dumped by some department stores under pressure from activists demanding a boycott of Trump products.

Jared, 36, is one of the most powerful men in Washington, a &quot;special advisor&quot; with a widening portfolio of responsibilities spanning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, America&#39;s opioid epidemic and extending to a tour of Iraq before the secretary of state.

His widening role has been accompanied by reports of bitter infighting with right-wing ideologue and chief strategist Steve Bannon.

Orthodox Jewish and the grandson of Holocaust survivors, Kushner has no prior experience other than discretion, loyalty, running the family&#39;s real estate business and publishing a New York magazine

Home guard Don Jr and Eric 
 
Unlike sister Ivanka who stepped down from the family business, Trump&#39;s two eldest sons Don Jr. and Eric stayed behind in New York and run the Trump Organization in their father&#39;s absence.

Technically not supposed to discuss business with their father, his refusal to divest completely from the sprawling group has been slammed by ethics experts. Both sons are happy to engage with the media.

Father of five Don Jr, 39, is thought to harbor political ambitions of his own. Eric, 33, has given a slew of interviews, suggesting that Ivanka influenced the missile strikes on Syria, calling nepotism a &quot;factor of life&quot; and standing by his father&#39;s predilection for golf.

First lady who? 
 
Melania, a 47-year-old former model from Slovenia and Trump&#39;s third wife, is the first foreign-born first lady in two centuries.

Known for a fondness for European designer clothes, nude photo shoots in the past and taking a back seat, Melania lives in New York with 11-year-old son Barron and makes only fleeting public appearances.

Officially moving into the White House this summer at the end of the school year, she is considered a reluctant first lady who has been criticized for plagiarizing Michelle Obama and for her heavy accent.

More than half a million people signed a petition demanding she move straight to Washington or foot herself the bill for the $127,000-$146,000 a day security costs of staying behind in New York.

She settled a lawsuit with the Daily Mail that alleged she worked as an escort in the 1990s. She was most recently in the headlines for nudging her husband into raising his arm for the national anthem at the Easter egg roll. 
 
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The president's tight-knit, wealthy celebrity clan, who with the arguable exception of his third wife appear comfortable in the spotlight

Donald Trump spent his life running a family firm and the White House is no exception: the first 100 days have given his adult children an unprecedented role even if the first lady lives in the shadows. Here is a look at the president's tight-knit, wealthy celebrity clan, who with the arguable exception of his third wife appear comfortable in the spotlight and content to defy critics' outrage about nepotism. Gatekeepers Ivanka and Jared Trump's 35-year-old daughter Ivanka, a mother-of-three and ex model-turned-businesswoman who reportedly has some Democratic friends -- is reputedly Trump's favourite child, and the woman most often seen at his side. An unpaid adviser with an office in the West Wing, who with husband Jared Kushner still has investments worth up to $740 million, Ivanka is a routine fixture at meetings with visiting heads of state. To many she is the de facto first lady, taking on duties traditionally carried out by a wife -- from dialing up the International Space Station, to accompanying the Canadian prime minister to Broadway or attending the G20 in Berlin, provoking groans for defending her father. She does all this looking immaculate in a parade of designer frocks, and posting glossy photographs of her family and White House moments to her 3.4 million Instagram followers. The US press often portrays her and Jared as moderating influences over a president hot to temper, but there has been little evidence that their assumed progressive views have tempered policy decisions. Sales of her clothing line, which she ran before moving to Washington, soared last year, but the brand was dumped by some department stores under pressure from activists demanding a boycott of Trump products. Jared, 36, is one of the most powerful men in Washington, a "special advisor" with a widening portfolio of responsibilities spanning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, America's opioid epidemic and extending to a tour of Iraq before the secretary of state. His widening role has been accompanied by reports of bitter infighting with right-wing ideologue and chief strategist Steve Bannon. Orthodox Jewish and the grandson of Holocaust survivors, Kushner has no prior experience other than discretion, loyalty, running the family's real estate business and publishing a New York magazine Home guard Don Jr and Eric Unlike sister Ivanka who stepped down from the family business, Trump's two eldest sons Don Jr. and Eric stayed behind in New York and run the Trump Organization in their father's absence. Technically not supposed to discuss business with their father, his refusal to divest completely from the sprawling group has been slammed by ethics experts. Both sons are happy to engage with the media. Father of five Don Jr, 39, is thought to harbor political ambitions of his own. Eric, 33, has given a slew of interviews, suggesting that Ivanka influenced the missile strikes on Syria, calling nepotism a "factor of life" and standing by his father's predilection for golf. First lady who? Melania, a 47-year-old former model from Slovenia and Trump's third wife, is the first foreign-born first lady in two centuries. Known for a fondness for European designer clothes, nude photo shoots in the past and taking a back seat, Melania lives in New York with 11-year-old son Barron and makes only fleeting public appearances. Officially moving into the White House this summer at the end of the school year, she is considered a reluctant first lady who has been criticized for plagiarizing Michelle Obama and for her heavy accent. More than half a million people signed a petition demanding she move straight to Washington or foot herself the bill for the $127,000-$146,000 a day security costs of staying behind in New York. She settled a lawsuit with the Daily Mail that alleged she worked as an escort in the 1990s. She was most recently in the headlines for nudging her husband into raising his arm for the national anthem at the Easter egg roll. (AFP)

Meet the Trumps: The White House family business, first lady who?

First daughter Ivanka Trump is about to take on another title as an unpaid adviser to her father President Donald Trump, the White House announced on Wednesday.

Ivanka, whose husband Jared Kushner also works as a senior aide to the president, will not receive a salary for her work as a federal employee. Kushner, a real estate developer, is also unpaid.

Both are the children of billionaire real estate tycoons, and neither of them have ever held a position in politics before becoming top White House advisers.

Trump once tried to squash early rumours, from after he won the election but before he took office in January 2017,&nbsp;that he was trying to get top-level security clearance for his children, calling it a &quot;typically false news story&quot;.

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&quot;We are pleased that Ivanka Trump has chosen to take this step in her unprecedented role as first daughter and in support of the president,&quot; a White House statement said.

&quot;Ivanka&#39;s service as an unpaid employee furthers our commitment to ethics, transparency, and compliance and affords her increased opportunities to lead initiatives driving real policy benefits for the American public that would not have been available to her previously.&quot;

In the couple of months since her father became president Ivanka, 35, has been a regular presence at the White House, where she already has an office.

She was present when her father received Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in January, and earlier this month took part in a round-table discussion with President Trump and Chancellor Angela Merkel during the German leader&#39;s visit to the White House.

Her involvement with her father&#39;s official duties has raised eyebrows in some quarters over possible conflicts of interest.

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But Ivanka, who was part of her father&#39;s business empire and ran an eponymous fashion line, said those qualms are unfounded.

&quot;I have heard the concerns some have with my advising the president in my personal capacity while voluntarily complying with all ethics rules, and I will instead serve as an unpaid employee in the White House Office, subject to all of the same rules as other federal employees,&quot; she said in a statement.

&quot;Throughout this process I have been working closely and in good faith with the White House Counsel and my personal counsel to address the unprecedented nature of my role,&quot; she said.

The first daughter&#39;s formal title will be assistant to the president. Her husband&#39;s title is senior adviser to the president.&nbsp;

It is unclear why Ivanka Trump characterised her new position as an official federal employee merely as working a &quot;personal capacity&quot;, especially since she will be&nbsp;occupying one of Washington&#39;s highest ranking jobs.

Also unclear is why she called ethics rules &quot;voluntary&quot;.&nbsp;

Nor has Ivanka Trump or the White House&nbsp;provided any&nbsp;evidence of having satisfied ethics rules.

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The President once promised 'I am not trying to get "top-level security clearance" for my children'

First daughter Ivanka Trump is about to take on another title as an unpaid adviser to her father President Donald Trump, the White House announced on Wednesday. Ivanka, whose husband Jared Kushner also works as a senior aide to the president, will not receive a salary for her work as a federal employee. Kushner, a real estate developer, is also unpaid. Both are the children of billionaire real estate tycoons, and neither of them have ever held a position in politics before becoming top White House advisers. Trump once tried to squash early rumours, from after he won the election but before he took office in January 2017, that he was trying to get top-level security clearance for his children, calling it a "typically false news story". I am not trying to get "top level security clearance" for my children. This was a typically false news story. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 16, 2016 × "We are pleased that Ivanka Trump has chosen to take this step in her unprecedented role as first daughter and in support of the president," a White House statement said. "Ivanka's service as an unpaid employee furthers our commitment to ethics, transparency, and compliance and affords her increased opportunities to lead initiatives driving real policy benefits for the American public that would not have been available to her previously." In the couple of months since her father became president Ivanka, 35, has been a regular presence at the White House, where she already has an office. She was present when her father received Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in January, and earlier this month took part in a round-table discussion with President Trump and Chancellor Angela Merkel during the German leader's visit to the White House. Her involvement with her father's official duties has raised eyebrows in some quarters over possible conflicts of interest. Ivanka Trump will now become an official federal employee. This is both illegal nepotism and a conflict of interest with her brand! — Laura (@SheWhoVotes) March 29, 2017 × But Ivanka, who was part of her father's business empire and ran an eponymous fashion line, said those qualms are unfounded. "I have heard the concerns some have with my advising the president in my personal capacity while voluntarily complying with all ethics rules, and I will instead serve as an unpaid employee in the White House Office, subject to all of the same rules as other federal employees," she said in a statement. "Throughout this process I have been working closely and in good faith with the White House Counsel and my personal counsel to address the unprecedented nature of my role," she said. The first daughter's formal title will be assistant to the president. Her husband's title is senior adviser to the president. It is unclear why Ivanka Trump characterised her new position as an official federal employee merely as working a "personal capacity", especially since she will be occupying one of Washington's highest ranking jobs. Also unclear is why she called ethics rules "voluntary". Nor has Ivanka Trump or the White House provided any evidence of having satisfied ethics rules. (WION with inputs from AFP)

Ivanka Trump to become unpaid White House adviser

President Donald Trump&#39;s daughter, Ivanka Trump, is getting an office in the White House West Wing, stepping up her highly visible role in helping advise her father.

A White House official on Monday confirmed reports that Trump&#39;s 35-year-old daughter would be getting her own West Wing space, as well as access to classified information and a government-issued phone.

She is not expected to have an official title and will not be paid a salary.

Ivanka Trump will be joining her husband, Jared Kushner, who is a chief adviser to the president and is a regular presence at his father-in-law`s side.

When Kushner`s job was announced earlier this year, aides said Ivanka would not take on a role in her father`s White House but would focus on settling her family in Washington.&nbsp;

Since then, she has been a frequent behind-the-scenes adviser. Last Friday, she sat next to visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel when Merkel visited the White House.

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She is not expected to have an official title and will not be paid a salary

President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, is getting an office in the White House West Wing, stepping up her highly visible role in helping advise her father. A White House official on Monday confirmed reports that Trump's 35-year-old daughter would be getting her own West Wing space, as well as access to classified information and a government-issued phone. She is not expected to have an official title and will not be paid a salary. Ivanka Trump will be joining her husband, Jared Kushner, who is a chief adviser to the president and is a regular presence at his father-in-law`s side. When Kushner`s job was announced earlier this year, aides said Ivanka would not take on a role in her father`s White House but would focus on settling her family in Washington. Since then, she has been a frequent behind-the-scenes adviser. Last Friday, she sat next to visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel when Merkel visited the White House. (Reuters)

Ivanka Trump to get West Wing office, access to classified information

Canada&#39;s Justin Trudeau invited President Donald Trump&#39;s daughter Ivanka to attend a Broadway musical celebrating Canadian hospitality towards foreigners following the 9/11 attacks.

Ivanka Trump and the US ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, were guests of honour of the prime minister for the Wednesday night performance of &quot;Come From Away,&quot; a Trudeau spokesperson told AFP.

The Canadian Consulate had booked some 600 seats at Broadway&#39;s Schoenfeld Theater for the show, which made its official Broadway debut March 12.

&quot;Come From Away&quot; is set in a small Newfoundland town that welcomed some 7,000 anguished airline passengers following the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Their planes had been rerouted when US airspace closed after the Al-Qaeda strikes on New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, which killed nearly 3,000 people.

The story highlights &quot;being there for each other, being open, being engaged and knowing that drawing together through dark times is what is very best about the human spirit,&quot; said Trudeau in a brief speech prior to the performance, footage of which was published online by US media outlets.

Afterwards the Canadian prime minister praised a &quot;wonderful and moving show,&quot; and paid tribute to the cast and crew.

Since Trump took office, Trudeau has worked to forge links with the new US administration while dissociating himself from the Republican leader&#39;s most controversial positions -- notably his hard line on immigration.

(AFP)

'Come From Away' is set in a small Canada town that welcomed some 7,000 anguished airline passengers following the 9/11 attacks

Canada's Justin Trudeau invited President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka to attend a Broadway musical celebrating Canadian hospitality towards foreigners following the 9/11 attacks. Ivanka Trump and the US ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, were guests of honour of the prime minister for the Wednesday night performance of "Come From Away," a Trudeau spokesperson told AFP. The Canadian Consulate had booked some 600 seats at Broadway's Schoenfeld Theater for the show, which made its official Broadway debut March 12. "Come From Away" is set in a small Newfoundland town that welcomed some 7,000 anguished airline passengers following the September 11, 2001 attacks. Their planes had been rerouted when US airspace closed after the Al-Qaeda strikes on New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, which killed nearly 3,000 people. The story highlights "being there for each other, being open, being engaged and knowing that drawing together through dark times is what is very best about the human spirit," said Trudeau in a brief speech prior to the performance, footage of which was published online by US media outlets. Afterwards the Canadian prime minister praised a "wonderful and moving show," and paid tribute to the cast and crew. Since Trump took office, Trudeau has worked to forge links with the new US administration while dissociating himself from the Republican leader's most controversial positions -- notably his hard line on immigration. (AFP)

Subtle hint? Trudeau invites Trump daughter to Broadway show about hospitality to foreigners

Behind the scenes at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump&#39;s daughter Ivanka was a key advocate for the more measured, less combative tone he struck in his speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, officials said.

The biggest speech of Trump&#39;s month-old presidency was the product of a 10-day effort with his top aides.

While he unveiled no significant changes to policy, the tone of Trump&#39;s speech was a far cry from his bleak &quot;American carnage&quot; inaugural address when he took office on Jan. 20.

The Republican president dropped some of the fierce rhetoric that had been a staple of his first weeks in office. He called for national unity and avoided a repeat of his attacks on Democratic opponents and media organizations.

Polls conducted immediately after the speech showed a clear majority of Americans approved of the softer approach and aides described Trump as buoyed by the reception.

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A senior White House official said Ivanka Trump made recommendations for the speech during a brainstorming session in the Oval Office on Sunday, helping her father decide on a new approach aimed at easing concerns over whether he had the right temperament to govern effectively.

&quot;He had a lot of voices around him giving him ideas and suggestions that he incorporated, but he really set out to achieve that optimistic tone and that was something she was supportive of. She encouraged him to do that,&quot; one official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

&quot;She had a role,&quot; said another. &quot;She helped set the tone.&quot;

Ivanka Trump also persuaded her father to speak favourably about affordable child care and paid family leave, policies she has long backed and which could draw support from Democrats in Congress, said another official with some knowledge of how the speech evolved.

&nbsp;&quot;Her fingerprints are visible on the tone, but especially on those parts of it like maternity leave that matter to her,&quot; the official said.

&#39;Reaching out&#39;

Ivanka Trump, 35, the president&#39;s older daughter, has emerged as an influential informal adviser for her father, particularly on issues important to women and minorities.

After his election victory last November, she stepped away from her business interests in New York to move to Washington and is frequently seen at her father&#39;s events.

A White House official said Trump was the principal author of the speech but had a lot of help in drafting it, including from his daughter.

Trump made the final changes to his speech during a marathon session on Tuesday, working closely with Vice President Mike Pence, chief strategist Steve Bannon, chief of staff Reince Priebus and chief speechwriter Stephen Miller.

Ivanka Trump&#39;s husband, Jared Kushner, is a senior White House adviser with particular interest in trade deals and Middle East diplomacy.

The couple have been among the president&#39;s closest confidants since his election campaign, and Kushner also helped in the drafting of the speech to Congress.

Others involved in the last round of deliberations were White House aides Hope Hicks, Kellyanne Conway and Sean Spicer. Ivanka Trump was not in the sessions on Tuesday.

Ivanka Trump accompanied her father to Dover Air Base in Delaware on Feb. 1 to welcome home the remains of U.S. Navy SEAL William &quot;Ryan&quot; Owens, who was killed in a raid on al Qaeda in Yemen.

At the speech on Tuesday, Owens&#39; widow, Carryn Owens, wept openly when Trump led the crowd in applauding her husband&#39;s service. Standing next to her was Ivanka Trump.

Presidential historian Thomas Alan Schwartz of Vanderbilt University said it was hard to find a similar example in recent history of a presidential daughter having a big influence.

&quot;It&#39;s a way of reaching out on social issues and social welfare issues or issues that sometimes the Republicans are less identified with,&quot; he said.

(Reuters)

Polls conducted immediately after Trump's Congress speech showed a clear majority of Americans approved

Behind the scenes at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka was a key advocate for the more measured, less combative tone he struck in his speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, officials said. The biggest speech of Trump's month-old presidency was the product of a 10-day effort with his top aides. While he unveiled no significant changes to policy, the tone of Trump's speech was a far cry from his bleak "American carnage" inaugural address when he took office on Jan. 20. The Republican president dropped some of the fierce rhetoric that had been a staple of his first weeks in office. He called for national unity and avoided a repeat of his attacks on Democratic opponents and media organizations. Polls conducted immediately after the speech showed a clear majority of Americans approved of the softer approach and aides described Trump as buoyed by the reception. The biggest speech of Trump's month-old presidency was the product of a 10-day effort with his top aides × A senior White House official said Ivanka Trump made recommendations for the speech during a brainstorming session in the Oval Office on Sunday, helping her father decide on a new approach aimed at easing concerns over whether he had the right temperament to govern effectively. "He had a lot of voices around him giving him ideas and suggestions that he incorporated, but he really set out to achieve that optimistic tone and that was something she was supportive of. She encouraged him to do that," one official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. "She had a role," said another. "She helped set the tone." Ivanka Trump also persuaded her father to speak favourably about affordable child care and paid family leave, policies she has long backed and which could draw support from Democrats in Congress, said another official with some knowledge of how the speech evolved. "Her fingerprints are visible on the tone, but especially on those parts of it like maternity leave that matter to her," the official said. 'Reaching out' Ivanka Trump, 35, the president's older daughter, has emerged as an influential informal adviser for her father, particularly on issues important to women and minorities. After his election victory last November, she stepped away from her business interests in New York to move to Washington and is frequently seen at her father's events. A White House official said Trump was the principal author of the speech but had a lot of help in drafting it, including from his daughter. Trump made the final changes to his speech during a marathon session on Tuesday, working closely with Vice President Mike Pence, chief strategist Steve Bannon, chief of staff Reince Priebus and chief speechwriter Stephen Miller. Ivanka Trump's husband, Jared Kushner, is a senior White House adviser with particular interest in trade deals and Middle East diplomacy. The couple have been among the president's closest confidants since his election campaign, and Kushner also helped in the drafting of the speech to Congress. Others involved in the last round of deliberations were White House aides Hope Hicks, Kellyanne Conway and Sean Spicer. Ivanka Trump was not in the sessions on Tuesday. Ivanka Trump accompanied her father to Dover Air Base in Delaware on Feb. 1 to welcome home the remains of U.S. Navy SEAL William "Ryan" Owens, who was killed in a raid on al Qaeda in Yemen. At the speech on Tuesday, Owens' widow, Carryn Owens, wept openly when Trump led the crowd in applauding her husband's service. Standing next to her was Ivanka Trump. Presidential historian Thomas Alan Schwartz of Vanderbilt University said it was hard to find a similar example in recent history of a presidential daughter having a big influence. "It's a way of reaching out on social issues and social welfare issues or issues that sometimes the Republicans are less identified with," he said. (Reuters)

That softer Trump? Sources say daughter Ivanka was responsible

United States President Donald Trump has attacked retail chain Nordstrom for dropping his daughter Ivanka&#39;s clothing line.

The US fashion retailer earlier decided to junk Ivanka Trump&#39;s line of shoes and clothing due to poor sales, following massive calls for boycott for selling Trump&#39;s products.

But Donald Trump took to Twitter to express his disapproval: &quot;My daughter Ivanka has been treated so unfairly by&nbsp;Nordstrom.&nbsp;She is a great person -- always pushing me to do the right thing! Terrible!&quot;

Unlike other companies he has attacked on Twitter, including Lockheed, Boeing and Ford,&nbsp;Nordstrom&nbsp;stock had gained nearly one percent in the early afternoon.

Although the fashion chain hasn&#39;t responded to Trump&#39;s attack, it had said last week that the decision was made purely on commercial grounds.

&quot;In this case, based on the brand&#39;s performance, we&#39;ve decided not to buy it for this season,&quot; the company said, noting the phase-out was part of its regular review of the 2,000 brands it sells.

Nordstrom&nbsp;was one of several retailers that faced boycott calls for selling Trump family products or supporting the campaign.

Anti-Trump activists created &quot;Grab Your Wallet&quot; after the election to enlist consumers in boycotts to protest Trump&#39;s agenda, which also has been met by waves of demonstrations inside and outside the United States.

(WION with inputs from AFP)

Nordstrom had earlier dropped Ivanka Trump's line of shoes and clothing owing to poor sales

United States President Donald Trump has attacked retail chain Nordstrom for dropping his daughter Ivanka's clothing line. The US fashion retailer earlier decided to junk Ivanka Trump's line of shoes and clothing due to poor sales, following massive calls for boycott for selling Trump's products. But Donald Trump took to Twitter to express his disapproval: "My daughter Ivanka has been treated so unfairly by Nordstrom. She is a great person -- always pushing me to do the right thing! Terrible!" Unlike other companies he has attacked on Twitter, including Lockheed, Boeing and Ford, Nordstrom stock had gained nearly one percent in the early afternoon. Although the fashion chain hasn't responded to Trump's attack, it had said last week that the decision was made purely on commercial grounds. "In this case, based on the brand's performance, we've decided not to buy it for this season," the company said, noting the phase-out was part of its regular review of the 2,000 brands it sells. Nordstrom was one of several retailers that faced boycott calls for selling Trump family products or supporting the campaign. Anti-Trump activists created "Grab Your Wallet" after the election to enlist consumers in boycotts to protest Trump's agenda, which also has been met by waves of demonstrations inside and outside the United States. (WION with inputs from AFP)

Trump attacks retail chain for dropping daughter's clothing line

His daughter Ivanka may be Donald Trump&#39;s favourite child but the president-elect apparently doesn&#39;t know her Twitter handle, mistaking her for a British woman from the seaside town of Brighton.

On Monday night, the Republican retweeted praise for his daughter from a Twitter user during a CNN profile of the incoming first daughter and wife of White House advisor in-waiting Jared Kushner.

But instead of using the 35-year-old businesswoman&#39;s @IvankaTrump handle, the Twitter user wrote @Ivanka - the account of Ivanka Majic - whose own account subsequently lit up with thousands of messages.

The president-elect, a prolific user of the social media site with more than 20 million Twitter followers, saw his post retweeted more than 6,600 times and liked more than 35,000 times.

Majic, who once worked for Britain&#39;s opposition Labour Party and is now employed by the local council, decided to use her new found prominence to hit back.&nbsp;

&quot;And you&#39;re a man with great responsibilities. May I suggest more care on Twitter and more time learning about #climatechange,&quot; she replied to the president-elect in a message retweeted more than 3,360 times. 
The former reality TV star, who has pledged to abandon the Paris climate deal, has yet to delete his tweet or publicly admit his mistake.

On Monday night, his daughter seemed oblivious to the mixup, tweeting a photograph of herself dressed up saying &quot;bright lights, big city #datenight.&quot;

Majic said her identity was frequently mistaken during the US election campaign. &quot;Ivanka is an incredibly boring and popular Slavic girl&#39;s name. The other one I get confused with is an Hungarian concrete company called Ivanka concrete,&quot; the BBC quoted her as saying.

&quot;I&#39;m someone who has used Twitter since 2007. A new thing comes along and you create a username never thinking that one day Ivanka Trump&#39;s dad will be president.&quot;

Trump&#39;s daughter, a businesswoman and entrepreneur whom lawyers say is stepping down as vice-president at the Trump Organization, is moving to Washington with her husband and the couple&#39;s three young children.

While no formal job title has been announced, she is expected to take on some hostessing duties and champion causes in a role more frequently associated with a first lady than a first daughter.

(Reuters)

Donald Trump retweeted praise for his daughter Ivanka using the wrong Twitter handle of a British woman from Brighton

His daughter Ivanka may be Donald Trump's favourite child but the president-elect apparently doesn't know her Twitter handle, mistaking her for a British woman from the seaside town of Brighton. On Monday night, the Republican retweeted praise for his daughter from a Twitter user during a CNN profile of the incoming first daughter and wife of White House advisor in-waiting Jared Kushner. But instead of using the 35-year-old businesswoman's @IvankaTrump handle, the Twitter user wrote @Ivanka - the account of Ivanka Majic - whose own account subsequently lit up with thousands of messages. The president-elect, a prolific user of the social media site with more than 20 million Twitter followers, saw his post retweeted more than 6,600 times and liked more than 35,000 times. Majic, who once worked for Britain's opposition Labour Party and is now employed by the local council, decided to use her new found prominence to hit back. "And you're a man with great responsibilities. May I suggest more care on Twitter and more time learning about #climatechange," she replied to the president-elect in a message retweeted more than 3,360 times. The former reality TV star, who has pledged to abandon the Paris climate deal, has yet to delete his tweet or publicly admit his mistake. On Monday night, his daughter seemed oblivious to the mixup, tweeting a photograph of herself dressed up saying "bright lights, big city #datenight." Majic said her identity was frequently mistaken during the US election campaign. "Ivanka is an incredibly boring and popular Slavic girl's name. The other one I get confused with is an Hungarian concrete company called Ivanka concrete," the BBC quoted her as saying. "I'm someone who has used Twitter since 2007. A new thing comes along and you create a username never thinking that one day Ivanka Trump's dad will be president." Trump's daughter, a businesswoman and entrepreneur whom lawyers say is stepping down as vice-president at the Trump Organization, is moving to Washington with her husband and the couple's three young children. While no formal job title has been announced, she is expected to take on some hostessing duties and champion causes in a role more frequently associated with a first lady than a first daughter. (Reuters)

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