US Prez, First Lady to meet President, PM tomorrow in Delhi
US President Trump and First Lady are scheduled to meet President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow in Delhi.
US Prez Trump, First Lady arrive in Delhi
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19:40 February 24
19:28 February 24
US Prez Trump, First Lady arrive in Delhi
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump land at Air Force Station, Palam in Delhi for the third leg of their two-day visit to the country. His visit comes on a day when north-east Delhi has been witnessing violence perpetrated allegedly by two groups of CAA protesters.
19:24 February 24
Manmohan Singh, RS LoP to skip dinner banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan: ANI sources
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad will, reportedly, not attend the dinner banquet set to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow in honour of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, according ANI sources.
19:24 February 24
19:07 February 24
US Prez, First Lady depart for Delhi
US Prez, First Lady depart for Delhi
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump concluded their trip to Taj Mahal in Agra on Monday evening and departed for Delhi for the third leg of their two-day visit to India.
19:06 February 24
UP CM presents Trump, Melania with Taj Mahal's portrait as they depart for Delhi
UP CM presents Trump, Melania with Taj Mahal's portrait as they depart for Delhi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presents a large portrait of the 'Taj Mahal' to US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, as they depart for Delhi.
17:37 February 24
Taj Mahal inspires awe: US Prez writes in visitor's book
US President Donald Trump's message in the visitor's book at the Taj Mahal reads, "Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture! Thank you, India".
17:18 February 24
Trump, Melania strike a pose in front of Taj Mahal
Trump, Melania strike a pose in front of Taj Mahal
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump strike a pose in front of Taj Mahal.
17:13 February 24
Trump, Melania get guided tour of Taj Mahal
Trump, Melania get guided tour of Taj Mahal
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump get a guided tour of the Taj Mahal.
17:12 February 24
Trump writes in visitor's book at Taj Mahal
US President Donald Trump writes in the visitor's book after arriving at the Taj Mahal
17:07 February 24
US Prez Trump, Melania arrive at Taj Mahal
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump reach Taj Mahal.
16:57 February 24
Students, artists line streets as US Prez Trump, Melania head to Taj Mahal
Students and artists line the streets as US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump head to the Taj Mahal.
16:43 February 24
Folk artists welcome US Prez Trump, Melania at Agra airport
Folk artists welcome US Prez Trump, Melania at Agra airport
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania were welcomed by several folk artists at the Agra airport reflecting the rich culture of Uttar Pradesh.
16:30 February 24
UP CM, Guv receive US Prez Trump, First Lady at Agra airport
UP CM, Guv receive US Prez Trump, First Lady at Agra airport
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were received by UP Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Agra airport.
16:21 February 24
Agra is all set to welcome US Prez, First Lady
Agra is all set to welcome US Prez, First Lady
Here's an overview of preparations made by the UP government along the entire route from Agra airport to the Taj Mahal to welcome US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
16:15 February 24
US Prez Trump lands at Agra airportUS Prez Trump lands at Agra airport
US Prez Trump lands at Agra airport
The plane carrying US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump lands at Agra airport.
12:52 February 24
US, Indian agencies coordinate for Trump's security during Taj visit
Ahead of US President's Donald Trump's visit to Taj Mahal here, US and Indian intelligence agencies have coordinated for the security of the American leader.
Rohan P Botre, SP City Agra said: "US President Donald Trump is going to visit Agra today. Forces have been deployed in the route as well as on roof-tops. There is proper coordination between the US' and Indian security agencies."
"The Taj Mahal area has been secured properly. There will be deployment of paramilitary forces in the Taj Mahal area and inside the monument. There is a deployment of civil force and CISF. Even NSG and ATS have also come here. So, proper arrangements have been made," the SP said.
He urged the people not to fly any kind of drone at or near the Taj Mahal. "We have the capability to shoot them down," the SP added.
Earlier today, Trump arrived in Ahmedabad on a maiden two-day visit to India. He is the seventh American President to visit the country.
10:35 February 24
Trump Agra visit: Ticket counters at Taj to close at 11:30 am
Hours before the visit of US President Donald Trump to Agra on Monday, the entry to the Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors in view of high security arrangements, said top officials.
According to Agra DM Prabhu N Singh, Trump is scheduled to arrive at the Taj Mahal complex at 5:15 pm and will spend about an hour at the famed 17th century mausoleum.
"People can visit the Taj in the morning but tickets will be issued till 11:30 am, and by noon or so the premises will be cleared of visitors in view of the high security arrangements for President Trump's visit," he said on Sunday.
In the last few days, tourism offices in Agra have been flooded with phone calls from people from all parts of the country, asking if the monument would be open on Monday.
"People who are not in Agra, may not know full details about the security arrangements, so they are calling," an official of the Tourism Department office at the Agra Cantonment station said.
10:14 February 24
Security beefed-up in Agra ahead of US President's visit
Agra: The city has been divided into 10 security zones ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit here.
Though it is not allowed to fly drones over the Taj Mahal, anti-drone technology has been installed at various locations to tackle any casualty.
Around 10 thousand police personnel have been deployed across the city to guard the American President.
Also, there are atleast 75 spots along the way from the airport to the Taj Mahal where sharp shooters have been deployed.
CCTV cameras have also been installed to keep surveillance in the region.
09:11 February 24
US Prez, First Lady conclude Taj Mahal tour; depart for Delhi
Agra: From massive billboards bearing greeting messages to street roundabouts decked with American and Indian flags, Agra is waiting to welcome President Donald Trump on Monday amid a huge security deployment across the city.
Trump is slated to arrive in Agra on Monday evening after jointly attending with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the mega 'Namaste Trump' event at the newly built Motera cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.
The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.
Agra's Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar said Trump is slated to arrive at Kheria airbase in the evening where he will be treated to a variety of dances by a group of about 350 artistes from Uttar Pradesh to the accompaniment of traditional instruments.
According to the schedule of the US president's visit released by the MEA on Sunday, Trump will arrive at the Agra Air Force station at 4:45 pm on Monday. After visiting Taj, he will emplane for Delhi at 6:45 pm.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will welcome the US president on his arrival at the airport, Agra District Magistrate Prabhu N Singh said.
Read:| Accompanied by First Lady, high-level delegation, Donald Trump to arrive in India today
Huge billboards bearing images of Trump shaking hands with Modi have also been put up across the city to signify the friendship between the two countries.
He said huge cutouts and billboards have also been planned to be put up at the airport by Sunday night.
Security has been deployed across the city, especially along the nearly 13-km route to be taken by Trump's convoy from the airport to the Amarvilas hotel, and in and around the Taj.
"There will be a three-layer security tomorrow, the innermost being of the US Secret Service, followed by UP Police and paramilitary forces, and also NSG and PAC. Police commandos have also been deployed," Singh said, adding about 3,000 personnel will be guarding the city.
UP Police commandos, and personnel of police and paramilitary forces also kept a tight vigil in and around the Taj Mahal premises.
"Along the route, 21 designated areas have been marked, where a total of 3,000 artistes will be showcasing different art and cultural forms of the regions, like Brij region (Mathura-Vrindavan), like Krishna Lila, dances themed on Radha, and other cultural assets of the region," Kumar said.
Over 15,000 school students will line up the streets on the convoy route holding American and Indian flags to welcome Trump as his motorcade passes through the city, Singh said.
According to the Agra district magistrate, Trump is scheduled to arrive at the Taj Mahal complex at 5:15 pm on Monday, and will spend about an hour at the famed 17th century mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
"The US president's convoy will travel till the Oberoi Amarvilas hotel situated near the East Gate of the Taj Mahal complex. From there the president, his family and members of high-level delegation accompanying him will move into eco-friendly golf carts to travel into the monument premises," Singh said.
Read:| Massive billboards come up across Agra to welcome Trump
As per Supreme Court directions, petrol or diesel-operated vehicles are not permitted within 500 m of the Taj Mahal's gate.
"Many other world leaders prior to him have taken ride in golf carts only while visiting the Taj. So, it's a normal thing," Singh added.
The administration has been busy the last few days in getting streets spruced up, walls beautified with thematic paintings and the lawns of the iconic Taj Mahal bedecked with flowers, so as to give the the historic city of Agra a makeover.
In main city, old roads are being repaired, road-dividers painted afresh, illegal hoardings and posters removed, and walls along the route that President Trump will take being decorated with paintings reflecting the Brij culture and architectural heritage of Agra.
At many places, artworks greeting Trump have been made by artists, who are busy finishing walls ahead of the visit. Water is being sprayed regularly to ensure there is no dust.
Victorian-styled lampposts have been installed in many areas to improve the aesthetic look of the city.
At the Taj Mahal premises, workers were seen cleaning the marbles and sandstones, while tourists made the most of the day as travel restrictions were to come in place in the city on Monday.
"The Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors from 11:30 am onwards on Monday in view of the security," a senior official of the ASI said.
Water has been continuously discharged into Yamuna in the last few days to improve its environmental condition, and its banks have been cleaned of plastic and other waste.
In Taj Ganj, the area neighbouring the mausoleum, many shops are sporting uniform signboards along the route to be taken by Trump's convoy as part of the plan to beautify the city.
Guide Abdul Khan also gushed about Trump's visit, saying, it will "boost the stature of Agra and further boost tourism".
Satyendar Shukla, an auto-rickshaw driver said, "It is good that the city has been cleaned and beautified, but the administration and people should keep it like this regularly, not just for a VVIP visit."
Inputs from PTI
19:40 February 24
US Prez, First Lady to meet President, PM tomorrow in Delhi
US President Trump and First Lady are scheduled to meet President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow in Delhi.
19:28 February 24
US Prez Trump, First Lady arrive in Delhi
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump land at Air Force Station, Palam in Delhi for the third leg of their two-day visit to the country. His visit comes on a day when north-east Delhi has been witnessing violence perpetrated allegedly by two groups of CAA protesters.
19:24 February 24
Manmohan Singh, RS LoP to skip dinner banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan: ANI sources
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad will, reportedly, not attend the dinner banquet set to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow in honour of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, according ANI sources.
19:24 February 24
19:07 February 24
US Prez, First Lady depart for Delhi
US Prez, First Lady depart for Delhi
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump concluded their trip to Taj Mahal in Agra on Monday evening and departed for Delhi for the third leg of their two-day visit to India.
19:06 February 24
UP CM presents Trump, Melania with Taj Mahal's portrait as they depart for Delhi
UP CM presents Trump, Melania with Taj Mahal's portrait as they depart for Delhi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presents a large portrait of the 'Taj Mahal' to US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, as they depart for Delhi.
17:37 February 24
Taj Mahal inspires awe: US Prez writes in visitor's book
US President Donald Trump's message in the visitor's book at the Taj Mahal reads, "Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture! Thank you, India".
17:18 February 24
Trump, Melania strike a pose in front of Taj Mahal
Trump, Melania strike a pose in front of Taj Mahal
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump strike a pose in front of Taj Mahal.
17:13 February 24
Trump, Melania get guided tour of Taj Mahal
Trump, Melania get guided tour of Taj Mahal
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump get a guided tour of the Taj Mahal.
17:12 February 24
Trump writes in visitor's book at Taj Mahal
US President Donald Trump writes in the visitor's book after arriving at the Taj Mahal
17:07 February 24
US Prez Trump, Melania arrive at Taj Mahal
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump reach Taj Mahal.
16:57 February 24
Students, artists line streets as US Prez Trump, Melania head to Taj Mahal
Students and artists line the streets as US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump head to the Taj Mahal.
16:43 February 24
Folk artists welcome US Prez Trump, Melania at Agra airport
Folk artists welcome US Prez Trump, Melania at Agra airport
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania were welcomed by several folk artists at the Agra airport reflecting the rich culture of Uttar Pradesh.
16:30 February 24
UP CM, Guv receive US Prez Trump, First Lady at Agra airport
UP CM, Guv receive US Prez Trump, First Lady at Agra airport
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were received by UP Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Agra airport.
16:21 February 24
Agra is all set to welcome US Prez, First Lady
Agra is all set to welcome US Prez, First Lady
Here's an overview of preparations made by the UP government along the entire route from Agra airport to the Taj Mahal to welcome US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
16:15 February 24
US Prez Trump lands at Agra airportUS Prez Trump lands at Agra airport
US Prez Trump lands at Agra airport
The plane carrying US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump lands at Agra airport.
12:52 February 24
US, Indian agencies coordinate for Trump's security during Taj visit
Ahead of US President's Donald Trump's visit to Taj Mahal here, US and Indian intelligence agencies have coordinated for the security of the American leader.
Rohan P Botre, SP City Agra said: "US President Donald Trump is going to visit Agra today. Forces have been deployed in the route as well as on roof-tops. There is proper coordination between the US' and Indian security agencies."
"The Taj Mahal area has been secured properly. There will be deployment of paramilitary forces in the Taj Mahal area and inside the monument. There is a deployment of civil force and CISF. Even NSG and ATS have also come here. So, proper arrangements have been made," the SP said.
He urged the people not to fly any kind of drone at or near the Taj Mahal. "We have the capability to shoot them down," the SP added.
Earlier today, Trump arrived in Ahmedabad on a maiden two-day visit to India. He is the seventh American President to visit the country.
10:35 February 24
Trump Agra visit: Ticket counters at Taj to close at 11:30 am
Hours before the visit of US President Donald Trump to Agra on Monday, the entry to the Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors in view of high security arrangements, said top officials.
According to Agra DM Prabhu N Singh, Trump is scheduled to arrive at the Taj Mahal complex at 5:15 pm and will spend about an hour at the famed 17th century mausoleum.
"People can visit the Taj in the morning but tickets will be issued till 11:30 am, and by noon or so the premises will be cleared of visitors in view of the high security arrangements for President Trump's visit," he said on Sunday.
In the last few days, tourism offices in Agra have been flooded with phone calls from people from all parts of the country, asking if the monument would be open on Monday.
"People who are not in Agra, may not know full details about the security arrangements, so they are calling," an official of the Tourism Department office at the Agra Cantonment station said.
10:14 February 24
Security beefed-up in Agra ahead of US President's visit
Agra: The city has been divided into 10 security zones ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit here.
Though it is not allowed to fly drones over the Taj Mahal, anti-drone technology has been installed at various locations to tackle any casualty.
Around 10 thousand police personnel have been deployed across the city to guard the American President.
Also, there are atleast 75 spots along the way from the airport to the Taj Mahal where sharp shooters have been deployed.
CCTV cameras have also been installed to keep surveillance in the region.
09:11 February 24
US Prez, First Lady conclude Taj Mahal tour; depart for Delhi
Agra: From massive billboards bearing greeting messages to street roundabouts decked with American and Indian flags, Agra is waiting to welcome President Donald Trump on Monday amid a huge security deployment across the city.
Trump is slated to arrive in Agra on Monday evening after jointly attending with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the mega 'Namaste Trump' event at the newly built Motera cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.
The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.
Agra's Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar said Trump is slated to arrive at Kheria airbase in the evening where he will be treated to a variety of dances by a group of about 350 artistes from Uttar Pradesh to the accompaniment of traditional instruments.
According to the schedule of the US president's visit released by the MEA on Sunday, Trump will arrive at the Agra Air Force station at 4:45 pm on Monday. After visiting Taj, he will emplane for Delhi at 6:45 pm.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will welcome the US president on his arrival at the airport, Agra District Magistrate Prabhu N Singh said.
Read:| Accompanied by First Lady, high-level delegation, Donald Trump to arrive in India today
Huge billboards bearing images of Trump shaking hands with Modi have also been put up across the city to signify the friendship between the two countries.
He said huge cutouts and billboards have also been planned to be put up at the airport by Sunday night.
Security has been deployed across the city, especially along the nearly 13-km route to be taken by Trump's convoy from the airport to the Amarvilas hotel, and in and around the Taj.
"There will be a three-layer security tomorrow, the innermost being of the US Secret Service, followed by UP Police and paramilitary forces, and also NSG and PAC. Police commandos have also been deployed," Singh said, adding about 3,000 personnel will be guarding the city.
UP Police commandos, and personnel of police and paramilitary forces also kept a tight vigil in and around the Taj Mahal premises.
"Along the route, 21 designated areas have been marked, where a total of 3,000 artistes will be showcasing different art and cultural forms of the regions, like Brij region (Mathura-Vrindavan), like Krishna Lila, dances themed on Radha, and other cultural assets of the region," Kumar said.
Over 15,000 school students will line up the streets on the convoy route holding American and Indian flags to welcome Trump as his motorcade passes through the city, Singh said.
According to the Agra district magistrate, Trump is scheduled to arrive at the Taj Mahal complex at 5:15 pm on Monday, and will spend about an hour at the famed 17th century mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
"The US president's convoy will travel till the Oberoi Amarvilas hotel situated near the East Gate of the Taj Mahal complex. From there the president, his family and members of high-level delegation accompanying him will move into eco-friendly golf carts to travel into the monument premises," Singh said.
Read:| Massive billboards come up across Agra to welcome Trump
As per Supreme Court directions, petrol or diesel-operated vehicles are not permitted within 500 m of the Taj Mahal's gate.
"Many other world leaders prior to him have taken ride in golf carts only while visiting the Taj. So, it's a normal thing," Singh added.
The administration has been busy the last few days in getting streets spruced up, walls beautified with thematic paintings and the lawns of the iconic Taj Mahal bedecked with flowers, so as to give the the historic city of Agra a makeover.
In main city, old roads are being repaired, road-dividers painted afresh, illegal hoardings and posters removed, and walls along the route that President Trump will take being decorated with paintings reflecting the Brij culture and architectural heritage of Agra.
At many places, artworks greeting Trump have been made by artists, who are busy finishing walls ahead of the visit. Water is being sprayed regularly to ensure there is no dust.
Victorian-styled lampposts have been installed in many areas to improve the aesthetic look of the city.
At the Taj Mahal premises, workers were seen cleaning the marbles and sandstones, while tourists made the most of the day as travel restrictions were to come in place in the city on Monday.
"The Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors from 11:30 am onwards on Monday in view of the security," a senior official of the ASI said.
Water has been continuously discharged into Yamuna in the last few days to improve its environmental condition, and its banks have been cleaned of plastic and other waste.
In Taj Ganj, the area neighbouring the mausoleum, many shops are sporting uniform signboards along the route to be taken by Trump's convoy as part of the plan to beautify the city.
Guide Abdul Khan also gushed about Trump's visit, saying, it will "boost the stature of Agra and further boost tourism".
Satyendar Shukla, an auto-rickshaw driver said, "It is good that the city has been cleaned and beautified, but the administration and people should keep it like this regularly, not just for a VVIP visit."
Inputs from PTI
Last Updated : Feb 24, 2020, 7:53 PM IST
