NEW DELHI: Donald Trump on Friday thanked India after a road adjoining the US Consulate in Hyderabad was officially renamed Donald Trump Avenue, claiming he was the first American president to be honoured in such a manner.His remarks came days after Telangana formally renamed the road in Hyderabad's Financial District as part of the Freedom 250 celebrations marking 250 years of American independence.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: "The new Donald Trump Avenue in Hyderabad, India — The first US President to ever be honored in this way. Thank you! President DONALD J TRUMP"

The ceremonial plaque was unveiled by Telangana deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and US Consul General in Hyderabad Laura Williams, with diplomats, senior government officials and industry leaders attending the event.The decision to rename the road was first announced by Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy in December 2025.State officials said the move recognised the growing strategic, business and investment ties between Telangana and the United States, with Hyderabad emerging as a major hub for American technology companies and global capability centres.