The US-Taliban peace deal is expected to be signed on February 29 in Doha. Both India and Pakistan are going to be part of the final talks. Pakistani PM Imran Khan is already in Qatar ahead of the deal. Watch ground report:

India invited to witness US-Taliban peace deal in Doha

Pakistan PM Imran Khan met Qatar's Emir ahead of US-Taliban peace deal.Imran khan visits Doha.

Imran Khan meets Qatar's Emir before US-Taliban Peace Deal

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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has postponed his inauguration on US request. This after Washington raised concerns that the controversy over his re-election might hamper the signing of a peace deal with the Taliban, later this week.

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Thousands of Indians welcomed US President at Ahmedabad's Motera stadium. The Donald trump-Narendra Modi roadshow too drew quite an impressive crowd.

It will be fair to say, that President got a rockstar's welcome in India.

Successful, billionaire and a brand in himself, &nbsp;US President Donald Trump carries an aura of awe around him.

According to a Pew Research Survey, 56 per cent of Indians show confidence in the US &nbsp;President - the highest in the world. 
 
Similarities Between PM Modi &amp; US President Trump

The reason Indians love President Trump is that they see Prime Minister Narendra Modi in him.

They see a confident leader - one who is capable of governing a country, someone who is not scared to put his&nbsp;country's interests first.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/wion-edit-a-new-dawn-for-india-us-ties-282601">Also Read: A new dawn for India-US ties</a>

And above all, Indians love the idea of a leader who is far from conventional - just like their own Prime Minister. 
 
India adores&nbsp;strong leaders and it views Trump as the perfect balance to PM Modi as New Delhi expands its global footprint.

President Trump's Policies

In the last few years, Trump has not really been India's best friend when it comes to trade or jobs. The US President has expanded aluminium and trade tariffs.

He has stripped India of its preferential trading partner status and also tightened the H1B Visa norms.

Under normal circumstances, Trump's policies would have landed him in India's bad books, but what has happened is quite the opposite.

Indians have grown all the more fond of America's Commander-in-Chief, their confidence in him has jumped from 14 &nbsp;to 56 per cent in 3 years. 
 
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What Indians see in Trump is a leader who is determined to battle unemployment and fight the terror. Indians admire Trump's record of neutralising Islamic State Leader - al-Baghdadi, and son of Al-Qaeda Leader, Hamza bin Laden.

Donald Trump's narrative of combating terror, securing borders and improving his country's state of affairs brings him very close to the hearts of Indians.

These are the very promises that won Prime Minister Narendra Modi a historic mandate in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Trump's 'Make America Great Again' promise echoes Modi's 'Acche Din'. 
 
At the end of the day, India's growing love for the US President tells the tale of the growing closeness between the two nations. 
 
The fondness grows every time Trump and Modi share another hug and every time the two leaders celebrate each other at the global stage.

Thousands of Indians welcomed US President at Ahmedabad's Motera stadium. The Donald trump-Narendra Modi roadshow too drew quite an impressive crowd. It will be fair to say, that President got a rockstar's welcome in India.

Thousands of Indians welcomed US President at Ahmedabad's Motera stadium. The Donald trump-Narendra Modi roadshow too drew quite an impressive crowd. It will be fair to say, that President got a rockstar's welcome in India. Successful, billionaire and a brand in himself, US President Donald Trump carries an aura of awe around him. According to a Pew Research Survey, 56 per cent of Indians show confidence in the US President - the highest in the world. Similarities Between PM Modi & US President Trump The reason Indians love President Trump is that they see Prime Minister Narendra Modi in him. They see a confident leader - one who is capable of governing a country, someone who is not scared to put his country's interests first. Also Read: A new dawn for India-US ties And above all, Indians love the idea of a leader who is far from conventional - just like their own Prime Minister. India adores strong leaders and it views Trump as the perfect balance to PM Modi as New Delhi expands its global footprint. President Trump's Policies In the last few years, Trump has not really been India's best friend when it comes to trade or jobs. The US President has expanded aluminium and trade tariffs. He has stripped India of its preferential trading partner status and also tightened the H1B Visa norms. Under normal circumstances, Trump's policies would have landed him in India's bad books, but what has happened is quite the opposite. Indians have grown all the more fond of America's Commander-in-Chief, their confidence in him has jumped from 14 to 56 per cent in 3 years. WATCH: × What Indians see in Trump is a leader who is determined to battle unemployment and fight the terror. Indians admire Trump's record of neutralising Islamic State Leader - al-Baghdadi, and son of Al-Qaeda Leader, Hamza bin Laden. Donald Trump's narrative of combating terror, securing borders and improving his country's state of affairs brings him very close to the hearts of Indians. These are the very promises that won Prime Minister Narendra Modi a historic mandate in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Trump's 'Make America Great Again' promise echoes Modi's 'Acche Din'. At the end of the day, India's growing love for the US President tells the tale of the growing closeness between the two nations. The fondness grows every time Trump and Modi share another hug and every time the two leaders celebrate each other at the global stage.

Here's why Indians love US President Donald Trump

Security has been tightened outside the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit. The stadium will be hosting the 'Namaste Trump' event which is scheduled later in the day today. WION gets you latest from the Motera Stadium.

WION Ground report from Motera Stadium, Trump India visit

US President Donald Trump is all set to arrive in India. He will be on a two-day India visit and this is for the first time a stand-alone visit of a US President. The focus will be on the optics and the outcome.

Trump to have packed schedule in India, Action-packed 36-hour

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

The Taliban in Afghanistan are "tired" of fighting and want to make a peace deal with America, President Donald Trump said on Sunday as he left for his maiden visit to India, days ahead of a possible agreement between the US and the militant group in the war-torn country.

Just before his departure for India, Trump told reporters at the White House that the time had come for the US troops to "come home".

"We've been over there 19 years. We think they want to make a deal. We want to make a deal. I think it's going to work out," Trump said in response to a question on the peace deal with the Taliban.

"Time to come home. We want to make a deal and we think the Taliban want to make a deal too. They're tired of fighting," he said.

The President said he would sign a peace deal with the Taliban if it worked out over the next week.

"I want to see how this period of a week works out. If it works out over the next less-than-a-week, I would put my name on it," he said.

Trump's remarks came a day after the US and the Afghan Taliban started a seven-day partial truce ahead of a possible peace deal to end more than 18-year-long war, raising hopes for a resolution to America's longest war.

The agreement struck during talks between the US and the Taliban, if maintained, may secure a peace deal that would lead to a withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.

In November, Trump announced the resumption of peace talks with the Taliban but refused to give a timeline for the drawdown of the US troops from Afghanistan, as he made an unannounced visit to American soldiers stationed in the war-torn country.

After nine rounds of negotiations with the Taliban, Trump announced in September that he was calling the peace talks off after a US service member was killed in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul.

The US currently has less than 14,000 troops in Afghanistan, but military officials would not confirm the exact number.

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration on his maiden visit to India.

During his visit, the two countries will significantly ramp up bilateral defence and strategic ties.

The nearly 36-hour-long visit by Trump is also set to send across a clear message of growing congruence of interests on major geopolitical developments in the region and beyond, particularly when China has been expanding its military might and economic clout.

The Taliban in Afghanistan are "tired" of fighting and want to make a peace deal with America, President Donald Trump said on Sunday as he left for his maiden visit to India, days ahead of a possible agreement between the US and the militant group in the war-torn country.

The Taliban in Afghanistan are "tired" of fighting and want to make a peace deal with America, President Donald Trump said on Sunday as he left for his maiden visit to India, days ahead of a possible agreement between the US and the militant group in the war-torn country. Just before his departure for India, Trump told reporters at the White House that the time had come for the US troops to "come home". "We've been over there 19 years. We think they want to make a deal. We want to make a deal. I think it's going to work out," Trump said in response to a question on the peace deal with the Taliban. "Time to come home. We want to make a deal and we think the Taliban want to make a deal too. They're tired of fighting," he said. The President said he would sign a peace deal with the Taliban if it worked out over the next week. "I want to see how this period of a week works out. If it works out over the next less-than-a-week, I would put my name on it," he said. Trump's remarks came a day after the US and the Afghan Taliban started a seven-day partial truce ahead of a possible peace deal to end more than 18-year-long war, raising hopes for a resolution to America's longest war. The agreement struck during talks between the US and the Taliban, if maintained, may secure a peace deal that would lead to a withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. In November, Trump announced the resumption of peace talks with the Taliban but refused to give a timeline for the drawdown of the US troops from Afghanistan, as he made an unannounced visit to American soldiers stationed in the war-torn country. After nine rounds of negotiations with the Taliban, Trump announced in September that he was calling the peace talks off after a US service member was killed in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul. The US currently has less than 14,000 troops in Afghanistan, but military officials would not confirm the exact number. Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration on his maiden visit to India. During his visit, the two countries will significantly ramp up bilateral defence and strategic ties. The nearly 36-hour-long visit by Trump is also set to send across a clear message of growing congruence of interests on major geopolitical developments in the region and beyond, particularly when China has been expanding its military might and economic clout.

'Tired' Taliban want peace deal with US: President Trump

India and the US, despite their robust diplomatic ties, have quibbled on trade over the years and across administrations.To accommodate the US complain about the $18 billion trade surplus that it enjoys, India has increased buying crude oil and civilian aircraft from the US in recent times.

Namaste Trump: With trade off table, focus on defence | Trump India Visit

Will Trump's visit be IndoUS trade booster? WION News | World News India and the US, despite their robust diplomatic ties, have quibbled on trade over the years and across administrations. To accommodate the US complain about the $18 billion trade surplus that it enjoys, India has increased buying crude oil and civilian aircraft from the US in recent times.

Will Trump's visit be Indo-US trade booster?

Namaste Trump: US Prez to have jam-packed schedule in India | WION Ground Report | India News United States President Donald Trump will arrive on his maiden two-day visit to India on Monday, becoming the seventh American President to visit the country. He has a jam-packed schedule for around 36 hours which he will spend in India.

Namaste Trump: US Prez to have jam-packed schedule in India

US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump departs from US for India visit . US President Donald Trump along with First Lady Melania Trump depart from Andrews Air Force Base for a two day visit to India

President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump departs from US for India visit

India and the US, despite their robust diplomatic ties, have quibbled on trade over the years and across administrations.To accommodate the US complain about the $18 billion trade surplus that it enjoys, India has increased buying crude oil and civilian aircraft from the US in recent times. US

Where do India-US stand on trade cooperation?

Trump’s whirlwind two-day visit to India — which also includes a tour of the famed Taj Mahal, the inspiration for Trump’s ill-fated casino — is ostensibly about discussing a limited trade deal to temper long-simmering economic tensions between the two countries.

Namaste Trump: Carterpuri Village hopes to get a visit from US Prez

Enthusiasm among Indians reaches new high ahead of Trump's visit

The Bukhara restaurant, which has hosted several heads of states, including former US presidents, has not altered its menu for the last 41 years.

Namaste Trump: ITC Maurya to host President Trump in New Delhi

In this segment of WION, we bring to you the ground zero of KrishnaKumar speaking to locals in Ahmedabad ahead of Trump's arrival. Watch this ground report from Ahmedabad, where preparations are underway for Trump's visit.

Namaste Trump: WION speaks to locals in Ahmedabad ahead of Trump's visit | India News

Preparations are underway in full swing for the 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad. Multi-tier security arrangements have been made for the visit with more than 4000 security personnel deployed along with 10 companies of paramilitary forces. In this segment of WION, we bring to you ground zero report from Ahmedabad, where preparations are underway for Trump's visit.

Trump India Visit: Secret Service, NSG to secure President Trump

Namaste Trump: World's largest cricket stadium all set to host US Prez | WION Ground Report Preparations are underway in full swing for the 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad. Multi-tier security arrangements have been made for the visit with more than 4000 security personnel deployed along with 10 companies of paramilitary forces. In this segment of WION, we bring to you ground zero report from Ahmedabad, where preparations are underway for Trump's visit.

Namaste Trump: World's largest cricket stadium all set to host US Prez | WION Ground Report

Preparations are underway in full swing for the 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad. Multi-tier security arrangements have been made for the visit with more than 4000 security personnel deployed along with 10 companies of paramilitary forces.

Trump India visit: Any trade announcement in the 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. 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. Multi-tier security arrangements have been made for the visit with more than 4000 security personnel deployed along with 10 companies of paramilitary forces. In this segment of WION, we question- What does India stand to gain from Donald Trump's India visit?

What does India stand to gain from Donald Trump's India visit?

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