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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: 

11:05 am: 

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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Bengal BLOs stage massive protest outside CEO office over working conditions

Booth-level officers in West Bengal staged a dramatic protest outside the Chief Electoral Officer’s Kolkata office, alleging stressful working conditions, low pay and pressure during the voter list revision exercise.

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Grassroots poll workers in West Bengal erupted in anger on Monday as hundreds of booth-level officers (BLOs) gathered outside the Chief Electoral Officer’s (CEO) office in Kolkata, protesting long hours, low pay and mounting pressure during the ongoing revision of voter lists. The agitation, organised by the BLO Adhikar Raksha Committee, sparked tense scenes as protesters clashed with police deployed in riot gear.

Protest intensifies amid police barricades

According to visuals shared by media, a large crowd of BLOs pushed against barricades, demanding relief from what they allege are harsh conditions under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Several participants attempted to break through police lines while chanting slogans against the state administration.

The protest escalated just before Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and a group of BJP MLAs arrived for a scheduled meeting at the CEO’s office. As the police cordoned off the area, opposing slogan-shouting bouts erupted between BJP workers and the BLOs’ group, forcing officers to maintain tight control.

Despite the commotion, Adhikari managed to enter the building with other BJP leaders.

BJP slams Trinamool over BLO payments

After the meeting, Adhikari criticised the state government’s stance on the SIR exercise, questioning why the administration would object to the revision process while continuing to pay honorariums to booth-level officers.

Meanwhile, there has been no official response from the ruling Trinamool Congress or the Bengal government on the unrest.

Workers flag stress, low pay and rising deaths

BLOs—responsible for door-to-door verification of voter details, adding new voters and correcting entries—said they are burdened with targets and forced to travel long distances while juggling regular day jobs. Their current honorarium stands at just ₹1,000 per month.

In recent weeks, deaths of BLOs have been reported from multiple states, highlighting severe stress linked to the re-verification process. One widely shared case involved a 46-year-old school teacher from Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad, who recorded a video apologising to his family before his death.

SIR sparks political, legal dispute ahead of elections

With West Bengal headed for Assembly elections in the coming months, the voter roll re-verification drive has triggered a storm of allegations. The opposition, including the Trinamool Congress, has accused the Election Commission and the BJP-led central government of manipulating electoral rolls for political gains.

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PM targets Congress with delivery, not drama remark as Priyanka Gandhi hits back

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As the Winter Session of Parliament opened today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a sharp message to the Opposition, urging members to prioritise constructive work over disruptions. The session, scheduled to run till December 19, includes 15 sittings and the introduction of 13 Bills. The Opposition, meanwhile, is preparing to raise concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.

PM Modi’s remarks on Opposition conduct

Addressing reporters ahead of the session, the Prime Minister took a clear swipe at the Congress, stating that certain parties were unable to accept their loss in the Bihar elections. He said Parliament must not turn into a site of “meltdown” and emphasised that those interested in “drama” should do it elsewhere, asserting that “there should be delivery here, not drama.”

PM Modi noted that the large voter turnout in Bihar and strong participation by women had strengthened faith in democracy. He added that young MPs should be given more opportunities to voice issues and urged the Opposition not to “sacrifice MPs for their disappointment and defeat.”

He criticised what he described as a trend among some parties to vent their anger in Parliament, saying such tactics were no longer effective.

Priyanka Gandhi responds

Responding sharply to the Prime Minister’s comments, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the Opposition was only demanding discussions on real issues such as SIR and air pollution. “Let us discuss them. What is the Parliament for? Speaking about and raising issues is not drama,” she said, adding that refusing to allow democratic discussion was the real “drama”.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, declined to comment on the Prime Minister’s attack when asked by reporters.

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Winter session of Parliament begins amid friction over SIR, Gandhi FIR and Bengal official’s death

Parliament’s Winter Session starts today with the Opposition set to raise issues such as the SIR process, the FIR involving Congress leaders, national security concerns and the death of a Bengal election official.

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As Parliament’s Winter Session opens today, several contentious issues — from the voter list revision to the FIR against Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi — are set to dominate the political landscape. The Opposition has lined up demands for multiple debates, signalling a stormy session ahead.

Major flashpoints set the tone

The FIR filed against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case is expected to be a key point of confrontation between the Opposition and the BJP. The matter is likely to spark heated exchanges on the floor of both Houses.

Opposition pushes for debate on SIR

Opposition parties have demanded a discussion on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Trinamool Congress has argued that inadequate planning has burdened election staff, linking the recent death of a Bengal polling official to work-related strain.

National security and pollution on agenda

Leaders from 36 parties, during the all-party meet, sought a debate on the Delhi blast and wider national security issues. With the national capital battling severe air pollution, demands have also been raised for a discussion on environmental concerns.

Government calls for cooperation

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that while some Opposition leaders may raise a ruckus over SIR, no party indicated plans to disrupt proceedings. He stressed that Parliament has established procedures to address every issue.

Session schedule

The Winter Session is set to run till December 19, featuring 15 sittings over 19 days. The government plans to introduce 13 legislative bills and one financial bill during this period.

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