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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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YouTuber Jaspreet Singh questioned by Assam Police over case for promoting obscenity

Of the accused, only Apoorva Makhija has yet to appear, having previously cited being out of the country alongside Singh in emails to the police, prompting fresh summons.

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Stand-up comedian and YouTuber Jaspreet Singh appeared before the Assam Police’s Crime Branch in Guwahati on Saturday, April 12, for questioning in a case accusing him and four others of promoting obscenity through a publicly accessible online show. The case, filed on February 10, alleges that the content featured sexually explicit and vulgar discussions, offending public decency and morality.

A police officer confirmed that Singh met with the investigating officer (IO) in the afternoon, where his statement was recorded. “He was examined thoroughly as part of the ongoing probe,” the officer stated. Singh’s appearance follows that of fellow YouTuber Samay Raina, who was questioned on April 5.

Of the accused, only Apoorva Makhija has yet to appear, having previously cited being out of the country alongside Singh in emails to the police, prompting fresh summons.

The Guwahati Police initiated the case against Singh, Raina, Ranveer Allahabadia, Ashish Chanchlani, Makhija, and others, including the owner of the venue where the controversial show was filmed.

The charges fall under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Information Technology Act, the Cinematograph Act of 1952, and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act of 1986, reflecting the severity of the allegations.

Allahabadia faced questioning on March 7, cooperating fully during a session lasting over four hours and pledging continued assistance, including future visits to Guwahati if required.

The Supreme Court granted him protection from arrest but labeled his remarks in the show as “vulgar.” Chanchlani, the first to appear on February 27, secured anticipatory bail from the Gauhati High Court on February 7.

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Sukhbir Singh Badal elected SAD president again

Badal had initially stepped down on November 16; however, the committee urged him to withdraw his resignation, indicating that they would collectively resign if he did not reconsider.

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Sukhbir Singh Badal, who previously resigned from his position in November of last year, was re-elected unopposed as the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday, April 12.

Following a determination by the Akal Takht, which deemed him ‘tankhaiya’ (guilty of religious improprieties) due to “errors” made by the Shiromani Akali Dal and its administration, Badal had been engaged in voluntary service at the Golden Temple. Notably, he survived an assassination attempt in December 2024 during this challenging period.

A total of 524 delegates from Punjab and various other states cast their votes in favor of Sukhbir Singh Badal. His candidacy was put forward by Balwinder Singh Bhundar, the working president of the party, and was seconded by fellow party leader Paramjit Singh Sarna. The election took place at the Teja Singh Samundari hall located within the Sri Darbar Sahib complex in Amritsar, according to reports.

As part of its electoral process, SAD appointed a total of 567 delegates, selecting four representatives from each of the 117 Assembly constituencies across Punjab, as per the reports. Prominent party figures in attendance included Badal’s wife and Bathinda MP, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, former ministers Bikram Singh Majithia and Daljit Singh Cheema, as well as senior leader Mahesh Inder Singh Grewal.

Sukhbir Badal has been leading the Shiromani Akali Dal since 2008, when he took over from his father, the esteemed Parkash Singh Badal. He held this leadership role until his resignation in 2024.

Following his re-election, the party is scheduled to host a political conference on April 13 at Talwandi Sabo (Bathinda), where Badal will address party members, reports further suggested.

On January 10, the SAD working committee formally acknowledged Sukhbir Singh Badal’s resignation from the position of party chief. Badal had initially stepped down on November 16; however, the committee urged him to withdraw his resignation, indicating that they would collectively resign if he did not reconsider.

On December 4, 2024, during a significant security incident at the Golden Temple, Sukhbir Singh Badal was targeted in a shooting while fulfilling his duties as a volunteer (‘sevadar’). Despite being in a wheelchair at the time, he escaped injury, as the bullet struck a nearby wall.

The assailant, identified as Narayan Singh Chaura, was subdued by bystanders outside the Golden Temple. Badal was serving a religious punishment (‘tankhah’) which had been imposed by the Akal Takht—the highest authority within the Sikh community—due to “mistakes” linked to his father, Parkash Singh Badal, during his tenure as Chief Minister from 2007 to 2017.

Following the directive, Sukhbir was required to volunteer at multiple significant Sikh sites, including Takht Damdama Sahib, the Darbar Sahib in Muktsar, Fatehgarh Sahib, and the Golden Temple, dedicating two days to each location.

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Waqf protest turn violent in Bengal, leaves 3 dead, 118 arrests after Murshidabad unrest

Three people were killed and over 100 arrested as anti-Waqf Act protests in West Bengal’s Murshidabad turned violent. CM Banerjee says the state will not implement the law.

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Three people lost their lives in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Friday as violent clashes erupted during protests against the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. The situation has sparked tension across several parts of the state, including Malda, South 24 Parganas, and Hooghly.

According to police reports, 118 individuals have been arrested in connection with the violence. The protests, primarily in Muslim-majority areas like Murshidabad and Jangipur, escalated into large-scale confrontations involving arson, stone pelting, and road blockades. Police vehicles were set ablaze, and security forces were targeted with stones.

In response to the unrest, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made it clear that her government does not support the amended law. In a post on X, she stated, “We have made our position clear on this matter — we do not support this law. This law will not be implemented in our state. So what is the riot about?”

Emphasizing the need for calm, Banerjee appealed for peace and cautioned against using religion for political ends. “Remember, we did not make the law that many are agitating against. The law was made by the central government. So the answer you want should be sought from the central government,” she said.

Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar issued a warning to protestors, stating that the state police would not allow any disruption of law and order under the guise of protests.

Meanwhile, state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar criticized the Trinamool-led administration, urging it to enforce law and order in Murshidabad. He alleged that the violence was a result of the government’s appeasement politics and claimed it was possibly a distraction from the recent Supreme Court verdict that invalidated the jobs of 26,000 school teachers.

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