Washington DC, June 27 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) thanked India for honour bestowed upon him with the naming of Donald Trump Avenue in Hyderabad.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "The new Donald Trump Avenue in Hyderabad, India -- The first U.S. President to ever be honored in this way. Thank you!"

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday jointly unveiled a ceremonial plaque commemorating the renaming of the road adjoining the US Consulate in Hyderabad as "Donald Trump Avenue" during a gala reception marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence.

The "Freedom 250" event, held to commemorate the milestone anniversary of the United Sta...