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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know News India Times (April 18, 2026 - April 24, 2026) April 24, 2026 16 Special Report US Ambassador Kicks Off America’s 250th Anniversary In New Delhi U S Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, kicked off his nation’s 250 anniversary celebrations with Indian motifs emblazoned with an American touch. The launch was announced at a high-profile gathering in the Embassy premises in New Delhi April 15. “Freedom is on the move… literally!” declared a post on the US Embassy in India’s Facebook page. The launch was announced at a high-profile gathering in the Embassy premises in New Delhi April 15. Ambassador Gor kicked off the #Free- dom250 celebrations from New Delhi “in the most iconic way, previewing vi- brant autos that will be rolled out across the city, proudly featuring President Trump and iconic American images,” the post said A lineup of scooters that will be show- ing up in the streets around the Indian capital and around the country. India’s iconic three-wheelers, or auto-rickshaws as they are also called, the most ubiquitous transport vehicle on the roads, are portrayed in popping colors with Presidemt Trump’s face and parts of the flag on the back on some of the rickshaws, and the Statue of Liberty on others. “This marks the beginning of an exciting journey across India as we cel- ebrate America’s 250th birthday in style. Catch them if you can – they’ll be pop- ping up all over Delhi soon. Stay tuned as #Freedom250 travels across India!” By a StaffWriter The Indian three-wheeler scooter with American motifs. A lineup of scooters that will be showing up in the streets around the Indian capital and around the country. US Ambassador Sergio Gor, speaking at the high profile gathering in New Delhi announcing the launch of Freedom250 celebrations. @US EMBASSAY INDIA President Trump Congratulates Delhi’s New Lt. Governor U S President Donald Trump congratulated “seasoned” diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appoint- ment as the Lieutenant Governor of Del- hi, highlighting his role in strengthening India-US ties when he was Ambassador of India to the US. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Sand- hu’s diplomatic experience and extended his best wishes for his new role. “Congratulations to Taranjit Sandhu on becoming the new Lt Governor of Delhi! As a seasoned Diplomat and former Ambas- sador to the United States, he has always shown deep commitment to strengthening the U.S.-India relationship. Wishing him success in leading Delhi’s progress, and furthering global ties!” Trump wrote. Meanwhile, in Delhi LG Sandhu highlighted the importance of strengthening India-UScooperation in the ‘Freedom250’ celebrations marking 250 years of American independence, which were launched in the national capital onWednesday, April 16. “It was a pleasure to meet US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at the launch of the Freedom250 celebrations in New Delhi. We had a productive conversation on enhancing Ameri- can investments in Delhi and expanding India-US technology collaboration. The enduring partner- ship between India and United States remains a key pillar of global progress. I look forward to deeper cooperation that brings tangible benefits to the residents of our National Capital,” Sandhu said in a post on X. Sandhu is the grandson of the eminent Sikh leader, Teja Singh Samundri. On March 11, Sandhu took the oath of office. His appointment is part of the major administrative reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across the country. In the reshuffle, Taranjit Singh Sandhu replaced VK Saxena, who has now been appointed as the Ladakh LG. He was also a BJP candidate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections -ANI PHOTO:X @USANDINDIA