Preparations are underway in full swing for the 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad. Delhi, Agra and Ahmedabad are getting a complete makeover, workers are scrubbing the walls, fountains, pathways and renovating the gardens at the Taj Mahal. In this segment of WION, we question- What message India-US is trying to give from Trump's visit?

What message India-US is trying to give from Trump's visit?

Preparations are underway in full swing for the 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad. Delhi, Agra and Ahmedabad are getting a complete makeover, workers are scrubbing the walls, fountains, pathways and renovating the gardens at the Taj Mahal. Multi-tier security arrangements have been made for the visit with more than 4000 security personnel deployed along with 10 companies of paramilitary forces.

Preparations for 'Namaste Trump' in the final stage

The preparations to welcome US President Donald Trump are in full swing. The US President's two-day India visit will begin on February 24 As the US president is likely to visit Taj Mahal in Agra, the Uttar Pradesh government is leaving no stone unturned to beautify the area for his visit.

Donald Trump's India visit divided into Ahemdabad, Agra & Delhi sectors

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a petition of the Northern Railways to cut 452 trees in and around 30 kilometers of Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) to lay down a new railway track from Delhi-Mathura-Agra, with a condition of compensatory afforestation.

Supreme Court allows plea seeking felling of tress around Taj Trapezium Zone

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday opened an all-new viewpoint of Taj Mahal which will enable the tourists to get a spectacular view of the iconic monument under the moonlight and during early morning hours.

Agra: Government opens new viewing spot for tourists to see Taj Mahal

New Delhi banned half the Indian capital's private cars from its roads on Monday as the megacity's 20 million people spluttered with stinging eyes in the worst pollution in three years.

Taj Mahal gets air purifier as Delhi breathes toxic air

Visitors who spend more than three hours at the Taj Mahal will now be charged an additional fee, as a circular implementing the three-hour limit has come into force.

3-hour time limit implemented at Taj Mahal, tourists perturbed

At 65 metres tall, Ghazipur — Delhi’s biggest landfill — is almost as tall as the Taj Mahal. It holds 140 lakh metric tonnes of waste across 70 acres, and its potent stench travels far.

Garbage mountain at Delhi’s Ghazipur landfill to rise higher than Taj Mahal by 2020

India's tallest rubbish mountain in New Delhi is on course to rise higher than the Taj Mahal in the next year, becoming a fetid symbol for what the UN considers the world's most polluted capital.

Delhi's rubbish mountain to rise higher than Taj Mahal in 2020

The Taj Mahal is all set to become the first Indian monument to have a breastfeeding room. The decision to set up the room was taken by The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) and it is aimed at changing the conservative attitudes towards public breastfeeding in the country.

Taj Mahal is the first Indian UNESCO Heritage Site to get a Breastfeeding Room

Freida Pinto is in India for work commitments and also took some time out for promoting a film, in which she plays an important role ‘Mowgli’. While the work keeps her busy, Freida was also seen enjoying some time with boyfriend Cory Tran as they visited the monument of love Taj Mahal in Agra.

Freida Pinto visits Taj Mahal with photographer boyfriend ahead of wedding rumours

The Supreme Court told the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday that the vision document on the Taj Mahal, being prepared by the Delhi School of Planning and Architecture, should be made public.

Nothing secret about vision document on Taj Mahal, Supreme Court tells UP govt

Bollywood diva Sushmita Sen was snapped earlier at Taj Mahal in Agra with someone special. Posing for the cameras with a smile on her face and the usual grace that she carries herself with, Sushmita glowed and looked happy.

In photos: Sushmita Sen enjoys romantic getaway with rumoured beau

When in India, a visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra is a must. Hollywood actor Will Smith, on Wednesday, made a visit to the famous monument of love and posed for the shutterbugs.

In pics: Hollywood star Will Smith visits Taj Mahal in Agra

Agra, which sits on an industrial belt, is ranked eighth in the world for the most polluted air

Pollution is 'killing' Taj Mahal: Report

The picture of the broken window of the monument's main minaret went viral causing a stir

Taj Mahal suffers extensive damage in Uttar Pradesh duststorm

The apex court suggested that the Centre take the assistance of experts from India and abroad to first assess the damage and then take steps to restore the historic monument

First yellow... now brown and green: Supreme Court expresses concern over change in Taj Mahal's colour

The royal gate a part of the main gate of Taj Mahal where tourists get the first view of the monument. Also knows as Darwaza-e-rauza was blown away by heavy winds.

Uttar Pradesh: Royal gate of Taj Mahal collapses due to heavy rains

Waqfnama is a deed or a document through which a person expresses intention to donate a property or land for charitable purposes or waqf.

SC asks Waqf board to show signed documents of Shah Jahan on Taj Mahal

Alarmed by the recent reports of "human pollution", several experts had suggested that the time restriction on tickets should be imposed

From April 1, you can spend only 3 hours at Taj Mahal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold delegation level talks in the Delhi on Sunday

Emmanuel Macron hails 'historic relationship' between India and France

Travelling with his wife Brigitte and delegation of businessmen and ministry officials, Macron will stay in India from March 9 to March 12

French President Emmanuel Macron to arrive in Delhi today on four-day visit

Minister of State for Culture Mahesh Sharma told Lok Sabha that while the opening and closing time of the Taj Mahal has not been altered, the ticket window will open earlier to facilitate movement of visitors inside

Now, buy Taj Mahal entry tickets 30 min before sunrise: Mahesh Sharma

The beauty of Taj has deteriorated despite the efforts of keeping rubbish away, bringing disgrace and dishonour to our heritage eventually.

Opinion: How Taj Mahal is doing under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?

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