Global Entrepreneurship Summit Live Updates: Ivanka Trump in Hyderabad
For the next three days, Hyderabad will play host to the first south-Asian edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which is being organised by the NITI Aayog in partnership with the US. The theme of GES 2017 is: "Women First, Prosperity for All!".
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10:11:12 AM IST, 29 November 2017
The biases that exist in society have to be addressed, and men need to be a part of that conversation. Business outcomes are great when you have diverse thinking- Karen Quintos, CCO, Dell
- Karen Quintos, CCO, Dell
10:09:11 AM IST, 29 November 2017
If you educate a woman you educate a generation: Chanda Kochhar
10:08:23 AM IST, 29 November 2017
Ivanka Trump: Having equal gender representation is a financial positive to businesses today besides being a social responsibility.
10:05:40 AM IST, 29 November 2017
Women need the 3C’s Confidence, Capabilities, access to Capital...Men need to understand that women are their equals
- Cherie Blair
10:04:22 AM IST, 29 November 2017
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
- Chanda Kochhar
09:58:25 AM IST, 29 November 2017
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Boosting women participation in workforce. <a href="https://twitter.com/KTRTRS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KTRTRS</a> speaks to Ivanka Trump, Cherie Blaire, Chanda Kochhar and Karen Quintos. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GES2017?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GES2017</a> <a href="https://t.co/FfdBGq5txc">pic.twitter.com/FfdBGq5txc</a></p>— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/USAndIndia/status/935721235387953158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
09:55:40 AM IST, 29 November 2017
Women make up 1/2 of the world's population. Need to think of these issues not as women's issues but human issues.
- Ivanka Trump
09:55:07 AM IST, 29 November 2017
All innovation comes from the private sector.
- Ivanka Trump
09:54:20 AM IST, 29 November 2017
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cherie Blair: If we get to do anything in this world, we'll do something about MEN... Men need to understand that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/women?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#women</a> do face obstacles. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GES2017?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GES2017</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/womentrepreneurs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#womentrepreneurs</a> <a href="https://t.co/rRzId1uljV">pic.twitter.com/rRzId1uljV</a></p>— GES2017 (@GES2017) <a href="https://twitter.com/GES2017/status/935722731026382848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
08:01:52 PM IST, 28 November 2017
PM Narendra Modi invites global entrepreneurs to invest in India
Speaking at Global Entrepreneur Summit 2017, he said over 1,200 outdated laws have been scrapped, 87 rules for foreign investment eased in 21 sectors and several government processes have been taken online.
08:20:49 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Watch: 'Mitra' robot greets Ivanka, PM Modi at GES 2017
07:22:19 PM IST, 28 November 2017
GES: IT employees in Hyderabad told to work from home
The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), being attended by over 1,500 delegates, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening.
07:21:14 PM IST, 28 November 2017
India can grow by over $150 billion if labour gender gap closed: Ivanka Trump at GES
"Here in India, I want to applaud Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his firm belief that 'the progress of humanity is incomplete without the empowerment of women'," Ivanka stressed.
07:15:57 PM IST, 28 November 2017
We are removing all the rules which restrict the startups. Startups do have a very big opportunity in entering into defence industry: Nirmala Sitharaman
07:15:29 PM IST, 28 November 2017
On December 4, I am sitting with industry leaders and the chambers of commerce to ensure that the startups are given equal playing field opportunities when tenders are given out by the government: Nirmala Sitharaman
07:14:39 PM IST, 28 November 2017
We have told every bank in each of the 600 districts of India to give at least one loan to a woman entrepreneur: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
07:14:03 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Indian startups are continuing to make integral contributions in the area of defence in India & abroad
- Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
07:13:45 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Indian startups continue to make very big contributions to the defence industry in India & abroad: Nirmala Sitharaman
- Nirmala Sitharaman
07:12:01 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Women's skills are underestimated by the women themselves. They should come out and knock at every opportunity. Women should come forward & that itself is a big step: Nirmala Sitharaman
07:10:33 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Big demographic Indian dreams will come alive with budding entrepreneurs: SK Munjal
06:56:13 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Had a wonderful meeting with Ivanka Trump: PM Modi
06:32:54 PM IST, 28 November 2017
PM Modi, Ivanka Trump launch 8th edition of Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad
Co-hosted by the governments of both countries, the theme for this year’s summit is 'Women First, Prosperity for All'. In fact, this is the first GES in which women make up the majority of the participants.
06:29:22 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Global Entrepreneurship Summit: Hyderabad summit draws 1,500 delegates
Selected start-ups displayed their products at the lobby at the venue while digital displays spoke about India's potential in various sectors.
06:22:35 PM IST, 28 November 2017
PM Narendra Modi and Ivanka Trump tour the Virtual Exhibition at Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad.
06:08:58 PM IST, 28 November 2017
I would like to thank Ivanka Trump, co-host of this summit. She represents energy & spirit of an entrepreneur that characterizes the youth of today. I am sure her presence will inspire women entrepreneurs from India & across the world: EAM Sushma Swaraj in Hyderabad
06:07:55 PM IST, 28 November 2017
I have no doubt that under the leadership of PM Modi and President Trump India and US relations will reach new heights & contribute to global peace & prosperity: EAM Sushma Swaraj
06:06:46 PM IST, 28 November 2017
I am 'chinamma' of Telangana, that's why I can say that it is a perfect mix of traditionalism and modernisation: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
06:05:03 PM IST, 28 November 2017
We appreciate the initiative of the US government for partnering with us in organizing this summit. This summit is a perfect match of traditionalism and modernism.
- Sushma Swaraj
06:03:41 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Ivanka' presence in the Summit will inspire women across the world
- Sushma Swaraj
06:03:16 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Sushma Swaraj: India is a land of entrepreneurs. The focus of this Summit is on women entrepreneurs
06:38:31 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Women empowerment is vital to our development: PM Modi at GES
05:59:00 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and advisor to US President Ivanka Trump arrive at the Global Entrepreneurship Summmit at the Hyderabad convention centre (HICC) in Hyderabad on November 28, 2017. Ivanka Trump arrived in India on November 28 to fanfare and criticism ahead of her biggest solo mission abroad since her father became president.
05:56:59 PM IST, 28 November 2017
GES 2017 showcases close ties between United States of America and India. It underlines our shared commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation
- PM
05:55:22 PM IST, 28 November 2017
We have made Aadhaar, world's largest digital database
- PM Narendra Modi
06:06:27 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Watch: At GES, Ivanka Trump stresses on fuelling women-led biz growth
05:49:12 PM IST, 28 November 2017
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">At <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GES2017?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GES2017</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/IvankaTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IvankaTrump</a> recognizes entrepreneurs Dara Dotz (US), Rajlakshmi Borthakur (India) & Reyhan Camalova (Azerbaijan) -women who represent the vision, commitment & grit of the entrepreneurs <a href="https://twitter.com/GES2017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GES2017</a> <a href="https://t.co/iViWiLwfHV">pic.twitter.com/iViWiLwfHV</a></p>— U.S. State Dept | Office of Global Women's Issues (@GenderAtState) <a href="https://twitter.com/GenderAtState/status/935480316650717184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
05:47:05 PM IST, 28 November 2017
The theme, 'women first, prosperity for all' makes this edition of GSE stand out. In Indian mythology, women is an incarnation of Shakti- the Goddess of power, we believe women empowerment is vital to our development
- PM Modi
05:46:40 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Our many ports and harbors and world's oldest dockyard in Lothal bear evidences of ancient trade linkages
- PM Narendra Modi
05:45:10 PM IST, 28 November 2017
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Indian women lead in various walks of life, says Prime Minister Modi addressing delegates at Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IvankaCheersChaiwala?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IvankaCheersChaiwala</a> (Pic Courtesy: <a href="https://twitter.com/NITIAayog?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NITIAayog</a>) For LIVE updates: <a href="https://t.co/TY1Pv3hfKX">https://t.co/TY1Pv3hfKX</a> <a href="https://t.co/y7cV8fmH78">pic.twitter.com/y7cV8fmH78</a></p>— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimesNow/status/935481840135151617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
05:40:50 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Important topics are the focus of GES 2017
05:39:47 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Just consider, if India closes the labor-force gender gap by half, its economy could grow by over $150 billion in the next 3 years
- Ivanka Trump
05:38:49 PM IST, 28 November 2017
The summit brings everyone together to propel the global entrepreneurship ecosystem
- PM Modi
05:33:22 PM IST, 28 November 2017
What you are achieving here is truly extraordinary. From your childhood selling tea to your election as India's Prime Minister, you've proven that transformational change is possible
- Ivanka Trump on PM Modi
05:41:54 PM IST, 28 November 2017
India has a true friend in White House: Ivanka Trump at GES
05:29:41 PM IST, 28 November 2017
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What you are achieving here is truly extraordinary. From your childhood selling tea to your election as India's Prime Minister, you've proven that transformational change is possible: Ivanka Trump at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit</a> <a href="https://t.co/1nfAlCq6zR">pic.twitter.com/1nfAlCq6zR</a></p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/935477737711484929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
05:27:43 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Ivanka Trump, the Advisor to the President of United States, on the sidelines of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit-2017 in Hyderabad.
05:26:50 PM IST, 28 November 2017
India has ably lifted over 130 million people out of poverty through entrepreneurship under the leadership of PM
- Ivanka Trump
05:26:07 PM IST, 28 November 2017
In the last decade, women have made remarkable strides in starting new businesses... Today, more than 11 mn women in the United States own businesses. They employ nearly 9 million workers, and generate over $1 trillion in revenue.
- Ivanka Trump
05:20:54 PM IST, 28 November 2017
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/IvankaTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IvankaTrump</a>: Only when women are empowered to thrive; will our families, our economies, and our societies reach their fullest potential. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GES2017?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GES2017</a></p>— GES2017 (@GES2017) <a href="https://twitter.com/GES2017/status/935475759023513600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
05:20:30 PM IST, 28 November 2017
The people of India inspire all of us. India has a true friend in the White House: Ivanka Trump
05:18:53 PM IST, 28 November 2017
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 Trump
05:18:12 PM IST, 28 November 2017
This is the first time India has hosted the Global Entrepreneurship Summit. It is a symbol of the strengthened friendship between our two peoples, and the growing economic and security partnership between our two nations.
- Ivanka Trump
05:16:48 PM IST, 28 November 2017
I want to congratulate the people of India as they mark the 70th anniversary of their Independence
- Ivanka Trump
05:16:15 PM IST, 28 November 2017
What you are achieving here is truly extraordinary
- Ivanka Trump to PM Modi
05:14:08 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Taking major strides to further Ease of Doing Business, Telangana is proud to host the world’s biggest business summit
- KCR
05:13:44 PM IST, 28 November 2017
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">Prime Minister Narendra Modi and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IvankaTrump?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IvankaTrump</a> inaugurated <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GlobalEntrepreneurshipSummit</a> in Hyderabad. <a href="https://t.co/sUNZ42kzJT">pic.twitter.com/sUNZ42kzJT</a></p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/935473847981060097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
05:12:37 PM IST, 28 November 2017
<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/TelanganaCMO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TelanganaCMO</a> K. Chandrasekhar Rao delivers a welcome address at the opening plenary of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GES2017?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GES2017</a>. <a href="https://t.co/9vhzpMZv8C">pic.twitter.com/9vhzpMZv8C</a></p>— GES2017 (@GES2017) <a href="https://twitter.com/GES2017/status/935473802565189632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
05:12:08 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Telangana has now become the most favored destination for both international and domestic investors
- K Chandrashekhar Rao
05:25:57 PM IST, 28 November 2017
Watch: GES 2017 kicks-off with cultural extravaganza
