'Howdy Modi': PM speaks of India's data and diversity, Trump endorses him

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met at an Indian-American rally in Houston, Texas, as their nations negotiate for easing trade tensions. 

Modi said Trump told him during their first meeting that India has a “true friend” in the White House, and the US leader’s presence at the event is proof of that. He also said he admired Trump’s “sense of leadership” and taking ties between the two nations to a new level. Trump said he was India's "best friend in the White House ever".

The Indian-American rally dubbed “Howdy Modi!” was held in a 50,000-seat stadiums.

Modi arrived in the U.S. on Saturday after his government announced a $20 billion tax-cut stimulus for companies, strengthening his pitch to American chief executives about the ease of doing business in India.

U.S.-India trade relations have been fraught, with Trump repeatedly complaining about India’s high tariff rates, including a 50 per cent tariff on Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

12:12 AM

Modi invites Trump to visit India

PM Modi welcomes President Trump and his family to visit India. 'Thank you, America. May god bless you all,' he says concluding his speech.

 

12:08 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump at NRG Stadium, Sept. 22, 2019, in Houston for the 'Howdy, Modi' event | Photo: AP/PTI

12:06 AM

'Very positive message in cutting corporate tax'

American business leaders told me India's decision to cut corporate tax has sent a 'very positive message': PM Modi.

12:04 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump at NRG Stadium, Sept. 22, 2019, in Houston for the 'Howdy, Modi' event | Photo: AP/PTI

12:03 AM

PM points finger at Pakistan

PM Modi accuses Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism, without naming the country.

11:57 PM

Article 370

India's lawmakers deserve standing ovation for scrapping Article 370: Modi

11:55 PM

India has bid 'farewell' to Article 370: Modi

India has bid 'farewell' to Article 370. It had hindered Jammu and Kashmir's development and was being misused by terrorists: PM Modi

 

11:45 PM

Data is gold: PM Modi

Data is the new gold. If data is available for cheapest anywhere it's in India: PM Modi. 

11:41 PM

'India is aiming high and achieving higher'

India is aiming 'high and achieving higher': PM Modi

11:39 PM

'India is changing'

India is challenging itself, India is changing itself: PM Modi. 'India is challenging the mindset of people who think nothing can change'.

11:37 PM

'sabka sath, sabka vikas'

Índia's greatest mantra now is 'sabka sath, sabka vikas': Modi

11:33 PM

Unity in diversity: PM Modi

Unity in diversity is the strength of our democracy--it makes us unique: PM Modi.

11:31 PM

India has many languages: PM Modi

Languages are the mark of our liberal and democratic country, says PM Modi.

11:30 PM

Everything is fine in India, says Modi

Everything is fine in India, says PM Modi in various Indian languages.

11:24 PM

Unprecedented event: PM Modi

"This scene, this environment is unprecedented. The mood reflects what Texas," says PM Modi after Trump speech.