LIVE: Trump wraps up day 1 of visit, arrives in Delhi after Taj Mahal visit

Donald Trump India visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and the US are natural partners on Trump's first India visit since assuming office

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US President Donald Trump addresses business leaders in New Delhi

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Trump arrives in Delhi

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Former PM Manmohan Singh says he will not attend President Kovind's banquet for Donald Trump

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Roads leading to ITC Maurya fortified, hotel put under heavy security cover

All roads leading to ITC Maurya, the hotel which will host US President Donald Trump, have been fortified with snipers, elite SWAT commandos and sharp shooters on high-rise buildings, officials said on Monday.

Trump, who is accompanied by his wife Melania, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner and a host of senior officials of the US administration, is expected to check-in at the hotel on Monday evening.

The entry and exit to the hotel is being strictly monitored by security agencies and it has not taken any bookings till Trump is in Delhi.

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President Trump leaves for New Delhi from Agra

Having visited the Taj Mahal in Agra, US President Donald Trump left for New Delhi on Monday evening.

President Trump, accompanied by wife Melania, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, had arrived in Agra to visit Taj Mahal earlier in the day.

 

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'This is why I came to India': Trump tweets in Hindi

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Afghan peace deal receives 'tremendous support': President Trump

The landmark Afghan peace deal has received "tremendous support", President Donald Trump said on Monday in India, ahead of a possible agreement between the US and the Taliban in the war-torn country on February 29.

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Taj Mahal inspires me, writes Trump in visitor's book

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Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner at the Taj Mahal

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Prez Trump visits Taj Mahal, says America loves India

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Monday evening visited the iconic Taj Mahal as they marvelled at the famed 17th century Mughal-era mausoleum built as a monument of love.

 

Trump, accompanied by his wife, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, arrived in Agra from Ahmedabad.

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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal.

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Artists perform, students line the streets as US Prez Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump head to Taj Mahal

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US Prez Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner witness artists perform at the airport in Agra. (ANI)

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US President Trump reaches Agra

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Working with Islamabad to target terror on Pak border: Trump at Motera

India and the US are committed to defend their people from radical islamic terrorism, resolved to significantly expand defence ties and are working on a "fantastic" trade deal, said US President Donald Trump on Monday while asserting that his country "loves" and is "loyal" to India. Read More Here

 

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In Pics: PM Modi welcomes US President, First Lady in traditional style

US President and PM Modi addressed the Motera Stadium on arriving in India. Reuters

US President was welcomed by PM Modi in Ahmedabad. Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump is welcomed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. Reuters

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Donald Trump's Taj visit: Royal graves get mud pack, chandelier refurbished

Authorities at the Archaeological Survey of India had "advanced the dates" for mud-pack treatment for the graves of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and wife Mumtaz Mahal at Taj Mahal in view of US President Donald Trump's planned visit to the famed mausoleum on Tuesday, an official said. The 17th-century monument to love, built over a period of nearly 20 years by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife after her death in 1631, is being refurbished to welcome the American leader and US First Lady Melania Trump. Read More Here

Security personnel patrol the premises of Taj Mahal ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit. PTI

 

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“We make the greatest weapons ever made. Airplanes. Missiles. Rockets. Ships. We make the best and we’re dealing now with India. But this includes advanced air-defense systems and armed and unarmed aerial vehicles,” Trump told a cheering crowd at Ahmedabad on Monday as he shared the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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PM Modi: Trust is the base for relationship, not only between two people, but also between two countries. I have seen trust between India and US strengthen.

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India now not only has the largest cricket stadium, but also has the largest healthcare scheme: PM Modi at the ‘Namaste Trump’ event

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India-US united in fighting terror, says Trump

Both countries are united in defending citizens from threat of radical Islamic terrorism. Under my administration we unleashed full power of American military on bloodthirsty killers of ISIS. Today ISIS territorial caliphate is 100% destroyed. Monster Al Baghdadi is dead, says Donald Trump.

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Trump visit: Hindu Sena organises 'yagna'

A fringe Hindu outfit on Monday organised a 'yagna' ahead of talks between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The 'yagna' was organised by Hindu Sena at Jantar Mantar.

 

"We performed the rituals to seek God's blessings for PM Narendra Modi and Trump as they begin their talks and to pray that they can work together to eradicate terrorism," Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta said.  Meanwhile, members of various Left outfits and women's groups protested a few metres away at the same venue against Trump's visit, saying it does not augur well for India.

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There is difference between nation that rises by coercion and one that rises by setting people free -- that is India: Trump

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India produces 2000 films yearly, including great romantic movies like DDLJ: Trump

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India embraces individual freedom, rule of law, dignity of every human being and where people worship side-by-side in harmony: Trump

India embraces individual freedom, rule of law, dignity of every human being and where people worship side-by-side in harmony: Trump

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India and the US are committed to defend our people from radical islamic terrorism: President Trump

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Trump concludes address with God bless India and the United States of America

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True strength of India in the hearts of its people, says Trump at Motera

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India, US to sign $3 billion-worth defence deal, says Trump at Motera

“I am pleased to announce that tomorrow our representatives will sign deals to sell over $3 billion, in the absolute finest state of the art military helicopters and other equipment to the Indian armed forces,” US President Donald Trump said.

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LIVE: US makes the best weapons and has best in store for India, says Trump

As we continue to build our defence cooperation, the US looks forward to providing India with some of the best & most feared military equipment on the planet. We make the greatest weapons ever made. We make the best and we are dealing now with India, says Trump.