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US President Donald Trump along with his wife Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner lands in New Delhi this evening. #POTUS on a 2-day visit to India addresses a mega event in Gujarat's capital Ahmedabad at Motera Stadium.

US President Donald Trump lands in New Delhi

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Soon after US President Donald Trump lands in Ahmedabad there will be a grand roadshow from Ahmedabad International airport to the Sabarmati Ashram. Trump will become the first President of America to visit the Ashram. Security around the Ashram is being briefed up. Narendra Modi and Donald Trump will later visit the Sardar Vallabhai Stadium commonly known as the Motera stadium. The two leaders will host the 'Namaste Trump' event. Watch report

Preparations for 'Namaste Trump' in the final stage

The national capital will be on high alert once President Trump reaches New Delhi for the official part of his two-day visit. American and Indian flags have been placed along the iconic road and on February 25 Trump will arrive in New Delhi and will receive a Presidential grand welcome. Anti-drone team of the national security guards, snipers and elite commandos have been roped in to secure the area. Watch report:

New Delhi gears up to welcome Trump, Security heightened

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<p>US President Donald Trump, who is arriving in Ahmedabad tomorrow on a two-day visit to India, will have a packed schedule.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The president and the First Lady Melania Trump will be personally received by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad. Modi and Trump will then leave for the Motera Stadium for the Namaste Trump event in the city. After the event, Trump and his team will fly to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal.</p>

<p>Air Force One is expected to reach Agra by 4-30 pm in the evening. After spending close to one hour at the Taj Mahal, the president will depart for New Delhi where he will be given an official welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 25.</p>

<p>Shortly after the ceremony, the first couple will head to Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi. This will be followed by talks and the release of a joint statement.</p>

<p>Trump is expected to wrap up his trip with a CEO roundtable at the US embassy which will be the biggest visit in terms of a gathering for a foreign leader in India. The senior adviser to the US president, Jared Kushner will also be accompanying the Trumps.</p>

<p>Trump's presidential limousine called 'the beast' will be stopped 500 metres away from the Taj Mahal under the Supreme Court's rules on vehicular pollution near the monument. Another part of the visit to watch out for will be First Lady Melania Trump's visit to a Delhi govt school.&nbsp;</p>


US President Donald Trump, who is arriving in Ahmedabad tomorrow on a two-day visit to India, will have a packed schedule. The president and the First Lady Melania Trump will be personally received by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad.

US President Donald Trump, who is arriving in Ahmedabad tomorrow on a two-day visit to India, will have a packed schedule. The president and the First Lady Melania Trump will be personally received by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad. Modi and Trump will then leave for the Motera Stadium for the Namaste Trump event in the city. After the event, Trump and his team will fly to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal. Air Force One is expected to reach Agra by 4-30 pm in the evening. After spending close to one hour at the Taj Mahal, the president will depart for New Delhi where he will be given an official welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 25. Shortly after the ceremony, the first couple will head to Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi. This will be followed by talks and the release of a joint statement. Trump is expected to wrap up his trip with a CEO roundtable at the US embassy which will be the biggest visit in terms of a gathering for a foreign leader in India. The senior adviser to the US president, Jared Kushner will also be accompanying the Trumps. Trump's presidential limousine called 'the beast' will be stopped 500 metres away from the Taj Mahal under the Supreme Court's rules on vehicular pollution near the monument. Another part of the visit to watch out for will be First Lady Melania Trump's visit to a Delhi govt school.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his inaugural address at Motera Stadium said, 'Namaste Trump'. PM Modi welcomed Donald Trump and said that Indo-American relations are no longer just another partnership, but a much closer and closer relationship.

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<p>US President Donald Trump expressed his pleasure after visiting Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, by describing it a "timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump, who arrived in India today, went to Agra to visit Taj Mahal, along with his wife Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture! Thank you, India," wrote Trump in the visitor's book.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At Taj Mahal, Trump and Melania were seen walking hand in hand where a guide shared the insights of the 17th-century masterpiece. Ivanka and Jared also explored the beauty of the historic site and also posed for the cameras.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath presented a portrait of Taj Mahal to Trump and the first lady after they concluded their visit and departed for Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Adityanath and UP Governor Anandiben Patel welcomed Trump and his family after they landed in Agra in the evening today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before leaving for Agra, Trump told reporters that he has never visited the iconic site but heard that it's "incredible".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump, today, began his two-day visit to India, where he was received by PM Narendra Modi at Ahmedabad airport. Trump visited Sabarmati Ashram and inaugurated Motera cricket stadium before heading to Agra.&nbsp;<br />
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US President Donald Trump expressed his pleasure after visiting Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, by describing it a "timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture".

US President Donald Trump expressed his pleasure after visiting Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, by describing it a "timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture". Trump, who arrived in India today, went to Agra to visit Taj Mahal, along with his wife Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner. Watch: #TrumpIndiaVisit | The Trumps at the iconic monument of love Watch @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS' visit to the #TajMahal 'Timeless testament of divine beauty and love' says the U.S President on the Taj Mahal pic.twitter.com/DAoglrGcqL — WION (@WIONews) February 24, 2020 × "Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture! Thank you, India," wrote Trump in the visitor's book. US President Donald Trump's message in the visitor's book at the Taj Mahal- "Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture! Thank you, India". pic.twitter.com/QtD87OeiYk — ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020 × At Taj Mahal, Trump and Melania were seen walking hand in hand where a guide shared the insights of the 17th-century masterpiece. Ivanka and Jared also explored the beauty of the historic site and also posed for the cameras. Agra: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal. pic.twitter.com/DOd4tu8iOQ — ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020 × Uttar Pradesh: US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner at the Taj Mahal in Agra. pic.twitter.com/c2zxTQMeZ5 — ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020 × Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath presented a portrait of Taj Mahal to Trump and the first lady after they concluded their visit and departed for Delhi. Earlier, Adityanath and UP Governor Anandiben Patel welcomed Trump and his family after they landed in Agra in the evening today. Before leaving for Agra, Trump told reporters that he has never visited the iconic site but heard that it's "incredible". Trump, today, began his two-day visit to India, where he was received by PM Narendra Modi at Ahmedabad airport. Trump visited Sabarmati Ashram and inaugurated Motera cricket stadium before heading to Agra.

Taj Mahal, a testament to rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump, wife and First Lady Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner reaches the city of Taj Mahal after concluding a massive event 'Namaste Trump' in Ahmedabad.

Namaste Trump: US President, Melania, Ivanka reaches city of Taj Mahal