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Donald Trump India visit LIVE: US President and FLOTUS arrive in New Delhi

As India gets ready to host US President Donald Trump and other US delegates including First Lady Melania Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “India awaits your arrival. See you very soon in Ahmedabad”.

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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in New Delhi after a guided tour of the 17th century monument Taj Mahal, along with his family including First Lady Melania Trump, on his maiden India trip. Earlier today he visited Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram, took part in a roadshow with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then addressed over one lakh people at Motera Stadium before heading for Agra.

Trump will meet President Ram Nath Kovind & Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow.

Hours before Donald Trump’s arrival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “India awaits your arrival. See you very soon in Ahmedabad”.

PM Modi’s tweet was in response to the Donald Trump’s tweet as he was flying out of the US yesterday: “Departing for India with Melania!”

7:31 pm: US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Air Force Station, Palam.

6:44 pm: US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump presented a picture of the Taj Mahal, as they depart for New Delhi.

6:07 pm: After a guided tour of the Taj Mahal, the Trumps have left the monument in Agra. They will soon leave for New Delhi, where they are scheduled to arrive at 7.30 pm.

5:51 pm: “Your visit to the monument of love @TajMahal will further boost friendship between the people of the two great democracies,” tweets UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

5:36 pm: Donald Trump and Melania Trump enter the mausoleum of the Taj Mahal.

5:31 pm: Ivanka Trump strikes a pose infront of the Taj Mahal.

5:24 pm: Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner take a tour of the majestic monument in Agra.


5:22 pm: The Taj Mahal visitor’s book signed by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump during their visit – “Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture! Thank you, India”

5:19 pm: Donald Trump and wife Melania pose infront of the Taj Mahal.

5:13 pm: President Doald Trump and FLOTUS Melania Trump take a tour of the Taj Mahal.

5:07 pm: US President Donald Trump writes in the visitor’s book at the Taj Mahal.

5:03 pm: US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the iconic Taj Mahal.

4:50 pm:  US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump to shortly arrive at the Taj Mahal in Agra.

4:49 pm: “Agra is ready to welcome US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump,” tweets Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

4:49 pm: Over 3,000 artistes spread over 21 designated designated areas will also present dance forms of Brij, Awadh and other regions, like Krishna Lila.

4:32 pm: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner leave for Taj Mahal.

4:26 pm: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received by UP Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Agra.

4:00 pm: US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive at the Taj Mahal complex at 5:15 pm and will spend about an hour at the 17th century historical monument built Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

3:45 pm: Donald and Melania Trump to reach Agra shortly.

3:15 pm:

2:40 pm:  “US is India’s largest export partner. We have the most number of military exercise with US…US is India’s biggest partner in R&D. India’s digital economy will provide good space for US to invest in India. India and US are natural partners. We are together in our fight against terror. We are inspired by a long term vision. Our cooperations will grow and we will fulfill the dreams of our nations. We are glad that we could have you and your family President Trump,” said PM Modi and closed the ‘Namaste Trump’ event.

2:33 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes the stage to thank US President Donald Trump for his address. “What you have said about India and its history and culture. I thank you for your acknowledgment. President Trump has not just honored Indians in India but also Indians in US. Trust between nations is important. In India, we say trust is where friendship is unshakable. I have seen how relations between India and US have grown. When I had visited US, Trump told me that India has a true friend in the White House. I am happy that US is a partner in India’s progress,” said PM Modi.

2:30 pm:

2:15 pm: “I thank you for the contribution that you have made to my beloved country. USA’s economy is booming. I have come to India to expand our relations. PM and I will continue our dialogue to deepen the relation between our countries. Our relations took a new turn when the Indian and US military has a joint exercise – Tiger Triumph. We make the best military hardware and we now deal with India. Tomorrow we will sign a three billion dollar defence deal. We want India to become our premier defence partner,” Trump said regarding a defence deal.

2:10 pm: “India gives hope to humanity. In just 70 years, India has become the largest democracy and has become one of the greatest nations in the world. Under PM Modi, villages in India have access to electricity. Over 300 million more have got internet connection. India will soon become the home to the world’s largest middle class. What is impressive is that India has achieved all this as a democracy and as a tolerant country. India’s achievement is unrivaled,” President Trump added.

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2:00 pm: President Trump addresses the crowd at Motera Stadium after PM Modi’s welcome speech. “The First Lady and I have travelled 8000kms to say that America loves India and we respect India. It is a profound honour to be in Motera in this beautiful stadium. Thank you for your spectacular welcome. Melania and my family will remember this forever,” Trump said.

1:55 pm: “One is the land of the free, the other considers the whole world its guest. There is the statue of liberty in US and we have the Statue of Unity. Our rich diversity, the unity within this diversity and vibrancy of diversity is shared between India and US. President Trump has a huge vision. The world knows what he has done forUSA. It is a great honour to have Melania Trump in India. You have worked for a Healthy America,” said PM Modi.

1:53 pm: “The arrival of POTUS, FLOTUS, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner gives the Indo-US ties a familial touch and adds warmth to it. I think today we can see history being repeated. Five months ago, I started my US trip with ‘Howdy Modi’ and today my friend President Donald Trump is starting his Indian trip with ‘Namaste Trump’ here in Ahmedabad,” PM Modi said.

1:49 pm: “You are heartily welcome in the largest democracy of the world. This is Gujarat but the entire country is enthusiastic in welcoming you,” PM Modi said during his address at the packed the Motera stadium.

1:48 pm: “I think today we can see history being repeated. 5 months back I started my US trip with ‘Howdy Modi’ and today my friend President Donald Trump is starting his Indian trip with ‘Namaste Trump’ here in Ahmedabad,” said PM Modi during his welcome speech.

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1:35 pm: US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka arrives at Motera Stadium ahead of the ‘Namaste Trump’ event.

1:25 pm: US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Motera Stadium, in Ahmedabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Vijay Rupnai and Governor Acharya Devvrat also present.

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12:50 pm: US President Donald Trump writes a message in the visitors’ book at the Sabarmati Ashram, ‘To my great friend Prime Minister Modi…Thank You, Wonderful Visit!’

12:40 pm: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump spin the Charkha at Sabarmati Ashram.

12:35 pm: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Sabarmati Ashram.

12:30 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Sabarmati Ashram. US President Donald Trump to arrive at the Ashram shortly.

12:20 pm: 

12:06 pm: PM Modi welcomes President Trump to India with a hug.

11:54 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Ahmedabad airport to receive US President Donald Trump.

11:50 am: US President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump arrives in Ahmedabad.

11:50 am: The view of the packed Motera Stadium.

11:48 am: PM Modi responded to President Trump’s Hindi tweet.

11:45 am: 

11:38 am: 

11:30 am: President Trump retweets video that shows him as Bahubali.

11:20 am: Dancers perform at the Motera Stadium

11:15 am: 

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10:50 am: PM Modi will receive Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump upon their arrival aboard the Air Force One flight, scheduled to land here at around 11.40 am, officials said.

10:40 am: Taj Mahal is decked up with flowers ahead of US President Donald Trump’s arrival in Agra. Earlier, Tombs got ‘mud pack’ therapy and chandeliers were refurbished.

10:35 am: 

10:15 am: “We look forward to coming to India. We are on the way, we will meet everyone in a few hours,” US President Donald Trump tweets in Hindi.

 10:00 am: Hours before the visit of US President Donald Trump to Agra today, the entry to the Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors at 11:30am.

9:45 am: Artists from Jammu and Kashmir perform near Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad ahead of US President Donald Trump’s arrival.

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9:15 am: A huge crowd turns up outside the Motera stadium in Ahmedabad as entry of visitors begins. The Motera stadium or the Sardar Patel Cricket stadium will host US President Donald Trump for the ‘Namaste Trump’ event today.

9:00 am: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are all set to visit Agra and Ahmedabad on the first day of their maiden visit to India.

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Parliament winter session: Government lists 15 bills, including Waqf bill

The session will kick off on November 25 and conclude on December 20.

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The government has listed five new ones and one to amend the contentious Waqf law out of 15 bills for the winter session of Parliament. The session will kick off on November 25 and conclude on December 20.

The government has introduced five new bills, including the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, which aims to promote coasting trade and increase the participation of Indian-flagged vessels owned and operated by Indian citizens for both national security and commercial purposes.

Another significant legislation that will be introduced by the government is the Indian Ports Bill, 2024. This bill is designed to implement measures for the conservation of ports, enhance security, and manage pollution, ensuring compliance with India’s international obligations and statutory requirements.

Additionally, the government plans to introduce the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, which aims to meet India’s obligations under maritime treaties and support the development of Indian shipping while ensuring the efficient operation of the Indian mercantile marine in a way that serves national interests.

Pending legislation includes the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is awaiting consideration and passage after the joint committee of both Houses submits its report to the Lok Sabha. The committee is expected to report by the end of the first week of the winter session.

Currently, there are eight bills, including the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, pending in the Lok Sabha, while two additional bills are in the Rajya Sabha.

Furthermore, the government has also listed the Punjab Courts (Amendment) Bill for introduction, consideration, and passage, which seeks to increase the pecuniary appellate jurisdiction of Delhi district courts from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.

The Merchant Shipping Bill, along with the Coastal Shipping Bill and the Indian Ports Bill, is slated for introduction and eventual passage.

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes

The court accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant of crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, inhumane acts, and the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare.

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) today issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The court accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant of crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, inhumane acts, and the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare. The leaders allegedly restricted essential supplies such as food, water, and medical aid to civilians in Gaza, resulting in severe humanitarian crises and deaths, including among children.

Last year in October, Israel had launched attacks on Gaza in retaliation for the surprise attack by Hamas. The Israel-Hamas war has led to the death of thousands of civilians, while lakhs have been displaced. The major infrastructures in Gaza, including hospitals and schools, were also destroyed as Israel vowed to wipe out Hamas.

The International Criminal Court stated that it found reasonable grounds to believe the accused intentionally targeted civilians and limited medical supplies, forcing unsafe medical procedures, which caused immense suffering. This ruling was based on the findings from at least October 8, 2023 until at least May 20, 2024.

The court remarked that it has assessed that there are reasonable grounds to believe that PM Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant bear criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population of Gaza.

Furthermore, it also noted that the lack of food, water, electricity and fuel, and medical supplies created conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the civilian population in Gaza, leading to death of civilians, including children due to malnutrition and dehydration.

Additionally, the International Criminal Court dismissed two challenges by Israel against its jurisdiction in the situation in the State of Palestine.

Notably, Israel had contested the ICC’s jurisdiction, claiming it could not be exercised without Israel’s consent. Nonetheless, the Chamber ruled that the Court has jurisdiction based on Palestine’s territorial scope, including Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. It further noted that Israel’s objections were premature, as jurisdictional challenges under the Rome Statute can only be made after an arrest warrant is issued.

Reportedly, Israel had also requested a fresh notification regarding the investigation, started in 2021. Denying the request, the court stated that Israel had earlier declined to request a deferral, making additional notifications unnecessary.

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Yogi Adityanath accords tax-free status to Sabarmati Report film in Uttar Pradesh

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have also praised this film.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accorded a tax-free status to ‘The Sabarmati Report’ film, based on the train burning incident at Godhra in Gujarat in 2002, in the state.

The announcement was made after Chief Minister Adityanath attended the screening of Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna-starrer ‘The Sabarmati Report’ in Lucknow with the film’s cast.  

Speaking to reporters, actor Vikrant Massey thanked the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for making ‘The Sabarmati Report’ film tax-free in the state. “I want to thank Yogi Adityanath ji. This is an important film and I appeal to everyone to go and watch this film,” he said.

Chief Minister Adityanath along with many of his cabinet colleagues watched the film ‘The Sabarmati Report’ under a special screening at a cinema hall in the capital, said a spokesperson of the state government.

Several people associated with the film unit were also present on the occasion. Later the chief minister announced to make this film tax-free in UP.

The BJP-ruled states have been praising the makers of The Sabarmati Report, claiming the team has tried to bring out this truth in front of the people of the country through the film.

The saffron party is appealing to people to watch this film and try to get closer to the truth of Godhra.

Uttar Pradesh becomes the sixth BJP-ruled state after Haryana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to declare lead actors Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna’s film tax-free.

Adityanath said along with identifying the faces of those who are conspiring against the country for political gains, there is also a need to expose them. The film team has discharged its responsibilities to expose the truth, he said, adding an attempt has been made to bring the real truth in front of the country in a big way through the film.

The Sabarmati Report is said to be based on the incident of setting fire to a train full of ‘karsevaks’ in Godhra on February 27, 2002, killing 90 devotees. After this incident, communal riots broke out in Gujarat. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have also praised this film.

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