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

President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump, pause as they tour the Taj Mahal, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Agra, India | (AP/PTI)

Trump India visit LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump on Monday asserted that relations with India hold a special place for his country, saying that America "loves" and will always be "loyal" to India. Addressing the 'Namaste Trump' event at the Motera Stadium in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, Trump also announced that the US will seal defence deals worth $3 billion on Tuesday.

The US president also heaped praises on Modi as he described him as an "exceptional leader" who works day and night for India. Trump also touched on India's cultural diversity and riches as he highlighted the success of its blockbuster movies like DDLJ (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) and Sholay, and its sporting icons like Sachin Tedulkar and Virat Kohli.

Trump is on a two-day trip to India, along with his wife Melania and daughter Ivanka. With this brief visit, he aims at reinvigorating ties between the world's biggest democracies that have been strained by trade rows.

The US President will now visit the Taj Mahal. On Day-2, India, US may firm up military, defence ties.

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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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First Published: Feb 24 2020 | 7:11 AM IST