Howdy, Modi! Live Updates: PM Modi shares stage with Donald Trump

Narendra Modi invites US President Donald Trump to visit India

Narendra Modi's mega show in Houston: PM looks to see India march fast

Modi said he is learning a lot from US President Donald Trump.

"President Trump calls me a tough negotiator," Modi said.

"He (Trump) knows the art of the deal very well. I am learning a lot from him," he said.

He said the Indian government is not away from Indian diaspora.

"The Indian commissions and consulates are your first firend. Indian government is working for those Indians working outside," he said.

Article 370: PM Modi targets Pakistan

"There are certain people who are troubled by India's move on Article 370," Modi said.

"These people shelters terrorism," Modi said as he targeted Pakistan without naming the nation.

"The masterminds of 9/11 and 26/11 attacks are found is which nation," he asked as he address a massive gathering at Houston.

"It is time to fight against terrorism and those who are sheltering terrorists," he said.

Modi said US President Donald Trump is fighting against terrorism. 

"Trump is strongly fighting against terrorism," Modi said and directed people present at the venue to give a standing ovation to the President.

Modi mentions Article 370 in his 'Howdy,Modi!' speech

"The Article 370 had kept people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh away from the path of development," Modi said.

"Now everyone is enjoying same rights," he said.

The Indian Parliament discussed the issue for hours.

"Despite having our party's lesser number in the upper house, the decision on Article 370 was passed by significant majority," he said.

He directed the people attendign the event to giving standing ovation to the Parliamentarians of the country for their decison on the Article 370 issue.

Data is the new oil: Modi

"It is often said that data is the new oil. I would like to add that data is the new gold. Industry 4.0 focuses only on data," he said.

"India provides data at the cheapest rate in the entire world," Modi said.

He said every Indian should be part of the development process.

We are challenging corruption: Modi

"We are taking steps to challenge and give farewell to the problem of corruption," Modi said.

Howdy,Modi!: PM is addressing a massive crowd tonight

We are challenging and changing ourselves: Modi

"India wants to move forward much faster than before," he said.

India is challenging the thoughts of those people who believe nothing can change, Modi said.

He said Indians achieved remarkable standards in several sectors in the past five years.

"Reaching those platforms were unthinkable in the past," he said.

Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas is the biggest mantra of India now: Modi

Modi refers to his party's strong performance in 2019 elections

"It was a unique moment seen in 2019 when in the polls a party which had come to power by winning majority seats once again returned with massive numbers," Modi said as he addressed the 'Howdy,Modi!' event.

"This was possible due to Indians," he said.

Everything is good in India: Modi

From Punjabi to Bengali, Modi used different languages to describe the condition of India.

"Everything is fine," Modi said in different languages.

He made the comment at a time when a controversy had recently erupted recently over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on Hindi.

Recently, Shah extended his Hindi Diwas greetings to the people of the country and appealed that Hindi be made the primary language as it is necessary to have one to represent India.

It seemed that Modi reacted to the issue and tried to silence the critics of the government over the remark when he said: "The diversity of the country make India's emocracy stronger."

After Trump, Modi starts his gala 'Howdy, Modi!' speech

After President Trump ended his speech, now Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started delivering his 'Howdy,Modi!' speech.

"This is an exceptional view," Modi said describing the atmosphere at Houston.

"The presence of huge number of people is not at all confined to artuhmetic," he said.

"We are seeing the creation of a new history and chemistry here," he said as President Donald Trump remained at the venue.

"The presence of American Trump and other Amercian leaders and appreciating India and me is a refelction of the acheivement of Indians staying in America," he said.

"It is an honour for Indians across the globe," he said.

Modi is not a 'significant element' alone.

"I am working at the directions of the 1.3 crore Indians. I am an ordinary man," he said.

"In India everything is good right now," he said describing the 'Howdy,Modi!' word.

India, US trying to keep borders safe and fight against radial Islam: Trump

Without naming Pakistan, Donald Trump said border security is vital to both nations and they are committed to fighting radical Islam.

Trump said both India and USA are trying to keep their borders safe and fighting radical Islam.

"We are taking steps to stop illegal immigration," said Trump

Howdy, Modi!: Trump mentions issues like 'radical Islam' and 'illegal immigrants during his speech

Trump mentions about Indian investments in US in his Howdy,Modi! speech

"India has never invested in Unites States like it is doing today, and I want to say it is reciprocal because we are doing the same thing in India," DOnald Trump said.

India, US are forging security partnership: Trump

"We are concluding to reach several defence deals," Trump said.

India will soon have an American product called NBA basketball in their country: Trump

PM Modi is doing truly exceptional job: Trump

"PM Modi doing a truly exceptional job for India," Trump said.

Trump described himself as a freind to India.

He described Modi as a 'loyal friend' of America.

"Thrilled to be here with one of America’s most loyal and devoted friends, PM Modi," he said.

Trump appreciated Indian Amercians and said he is proud to describe them as 'Americans'.

"Indian Americans are discovering revolutionary technology that are changing the world," he said.

Trump said he is looking forward to with Modi.

"We welcome India's growing investments," he said.

Donald Trump wishes Modi 'Happy Birthday'

Trump starts his speech, describes Modi as a 'loyal friend' of America

Modi describes Trump as 'friend of India'

PM Narendra Modi described Donald Trump as the 'freind' of India as he addressed the Howdy, Modi! event in Houston on Sunday.

Trump shared the stage with the PM.

Modi described the Indians gathered at the venue as his family members and introduced them to the President.

"You (Donald Trump) introduced your family to me in 2017. Today I introduce you to my family, said Modi referring to the gathering of Indians in Houston," Modi said.

We have a special person with us: Modi

PM Narendra Modi starts his address. Modi, who is generally seen delivering his speech in Hindi, is currently addressing in English at the Howdy Modi event here.

"We have a special person with us," Modi said as he welcomed US President Donald Trump.

Trump is sharing stage with Modi at the event.

"This is extraordinary and unprecedented," Modi said greeting him.

"I admire him for his sense of leadership and concern for every American and strong resolve to make America great again," he said.

He has made American economy strong again, Modi said praising Donald Trump.

"He has achieved mucg for the USA and the world," he said.

"We, in India, have connected with Trump well," he said.

Modi referred to Trump's 'Ab Ki Bar Trump Sarkar' remark  and Diwali celebration events in Washington during his speech. 

Electrifying atmosphere in Houston

Narendra Modi, Donald Trump sharing stage together

PM Narendra Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump as they are sharing the stage together at the Howdy Modi venue in NRG stadium. 

Modi-Trump Mega Show in Houston: PM, President greet each other at NRG stadium

Historic moment: US President Donald Trump arrives at NRG stadium

US President Donald Trump arrives at NRG Stadium in Houston where th Howdy Modi event is going on. Modi is on the stage right now. 

They are expected to share stage together. 

Calling Modi a friend, he earlier tweeted: "Will be in Houston to be with my friend. Will be a great day in Texas!."

Thank You Houston for amazing affection: Modi

Narendra Modi handed over key to Houston

Indian PM was handed over the key of Houston Sylvester Turner.

Amid Dhol beats and cheering, Narendra Modi arrives on stage

Crowds cheered as Narendra Modi appeared on the stage for the Howdy Modi event in Houston on Sunday. Modi is all set to address the Indian community shortly. Modi was given a red carpet welcome as he walked down the stage and greeted people by waving at them.

Looking forward to meet Indian community: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump will join Narendra Modi soon. He said he is looking forward to meet the Indian community members.

 Howdy Modi is a community summit hosted by Texas India Forum (TIF) for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi  at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas at 10 am US time. Over 50,000 attendees have registered in three weeks for the sold-out event though online registration, waitlist registration for free passes is still open. The live audience will be the largest gathering for an invited foreign leader visiting the United States other than the Pope. The “Howdy Modi” summit has been organized with the support of more than 1,000 volunteers and 650 Texas-based Welcome Partner organizations. 'Howdy, Modi' is likely to end at 11:30 pm (India time) following which the Prime Minister is likely to join a private community reception. Modi would then fly to New York to attend the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

The White House said in a statement: "Howdy, Modi!" will be a "great opportunity to emphasize the strong ties between the people of the United States and India, to reaffirm the strategic partnership between the world's oldest and largest democracies, and to discuss ways to deepen their energy and trade relationship."