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Donald Trump India Visit LIVE: ‘Trade deal’ underway as India raise H1-B visa issue

On the second day of his maiden trip, US President Donald Trump reached Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi at around 10 am. After a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, he visited Raj Ghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.

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On the second day of his maiden trip, US President Donald Trump reached Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi at around 10 am. After a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, he visited Raj Ghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.

On the first day, US President Donald Trump received a grand welcome, which included a 22-km roadshow and the ‘Namaste Trump’ event at a packed Motera Stadium with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, business between the countries is set to dominate the agenda between the two leaders today.

6:25 pm: We are being charged large amount of tariffs. I think you have to pay the highest tariff when you deal with India, Harley-Davidson has to pay tremendous tariffs when they send motorcycles here and when India sends to us, there is virtually no tariff: US President Donald Trump.

6:17 pm: India is going to be a major player in the next 50 to 100 years. India is going to have a phenomenal future: Donald Trump.

6:04 pm: Anything I can do to mediate or help, I would do. They (Pakistan) are working on Kashmir. Kashmir has been a thorn in lots of people’s sight for a long time. There are two sides to every story. We discussed terrorism at length today.: Donald Trump.

6:04 pm: We talked a lot about terrorism emanting from Pakistan at length today. There is no question that it is a problem. They are working on it. I said I will do whatever I can do to help because my relationship with both gentlemen (PM Modi and Pakistan PM Imran Khan) is so good; Donald Trump.

5:57 pm: US President Donald Trump reiterated his offer of mediation between in India and Pakistan on Kashmir.

5:52 pm: “We killed Al-Baghdadi and took 100 percent of the Caliphate,” says US President Donald Trump. He adds that Russia, Syria and Iran should also work towards tackling radical Islamic terrorism.

5:50 pm: “We did talk about religious freedom. PM Modi believes in religious freedom,” says Donald Trump.About the violence over the Citizenship Amendment Act in Delhi, Trump said, “I heard about it, but we did not discuss it.” He added that the CAA is India’s matter.

5:47 pm: “Intelligence agencies never told me”, says US President Donald Trump when asked whether Russia was trying to influence US presidential poll.

5:46 pm: I have done more than anyone else to destroy terrorism till date: Donald Trump.

5:45 pm: The Afghan deal is likely to happen. I spoke to PM Modi about the Afghan deal, and we are trying to bring out young people home. Don’t want to kill millions of innocent people.: Donald Trump.

5:41 pm: Everybody is happy about our deal with Taliban, and India would also like this. We have been there (in Afghanistan) for 19 years and we are trying very hard. There is tremendous praise for what we are doing: Donald Trump.

5:39 pm: India is investing in US energy. We have just had a meeting with the biggest businessmen in India. They are investing billions in the US: Donald Trump.

5:38 pm: I have great relationship with PM Narendra Modi. We have signed a pact with India on energy. We have also signed a $3 billion chopper deal: US President Donald Trump.

5:36 pm: US President Donald Trump says that PM Narendra Modi is a terrific leader.” We have had a great time in India, this is a tremendous country. It’s been great and fantastic two days in India. India is a tremendous market and they really like us,” says Trump.

5:00 pm: US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks for five hours in New Delhi today, said Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla while addressing the media after the meeting on Tuesday. READ FULL STORY HERE

4:45 pm: “From our side, the issue of H-1B visa was raised. It was pointed that Indian professionals contribute significantly to the development of high-tech sector in the United States,” said Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

4:30 pm: “It has been an honour to be here. You have a very special Prime Minister, he really knows what he is doing. He is a tough man. He has done a fantastic job. We work very closely together,” said US President Donald Trump after interacting with industry leaders in Delhi.

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4:20 pm: “We are going to cut a lot more regulations. Some have to go through the statutory process,” US President Donald Trump said in his address.

4:15 pm: “The Indian side raised the issue of H1B visa and highlighted the contribution of Indian professionals in the IT sector,” Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said.

4:05 pm: “The PM & President said there was useful & comprehensive discussion on trade, there was an appreciation that it increased steadily year on year over the last few years. US exports to India also had a fairly dramatic increase,” said Foreign Secretary Harsh Varsdhan Shringla.

4:00 pm:  “I feel I am going to win the coming US Presidential elections; when we win, markets will go up. If I do not win, markets will crash like never before,” the US President said.

3:55 pm: Indian purchase of US crude oil has risen from 25,000 barrels per day to 2,50,000 bpd, said US Energy Secretary.

3:50 pm: “US is fully prepared to tackle Coronavirus. China is working very hard to contain coronavirus; it looks like they are getting it more and more under control,” President Trump added.

3:45 pm: “China is working very hard, I have spoken to President Xi. It looks like China is getting the coronavirus outbreak under control,” said US President Donald Trump.

3:30 pm: “Our teams have made tremendous progress on a comprehensive trade agreement. I am optimistic that we can reach a deal that will be of great importance to both countries. Since, I took office US exports to India are up nearly 60 per cent and exports of high quality American energy have grown by 500 per cent,” Trump said while addressing business leaders at the US Embassy.

2:15 pm:  “Our teams have made tremendous progress for a comprehensive trade agreement and I’m optimistic we can reach a deal of great importance to both countries. Since I took office, US exports to India are up nearly 60% and exports of high quality American energy have grown by 500%. During our visit we discussed the importance of a secure 5G wireless network and the need for this emerging technology to be a tool for freedom, progress, prosperity, not to do anything with where it could be even conceived as a conduit for suppression and censorship,” said US President Donald Trump.

2:10 pm: “Earlier today we expanded our defence cooperation with agreements for India to purchase more than USD 3 billion of advanced American military equipment, including Apache & MH-60 Romeo Helicopters – finest in the world. These will enhance our joint defence capabilities,” US President Donald Trump added to his address.

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2:00 pm:  “Melania and I have been awed by the majesty of India and the exceptional generosity and kindness of the Indian people. We will always remember the magnificent welcome the citizens of your home state (Gujarat) showed us upon arrival,” US President Donald Trump said while addressing the media.

1:50 pm:  “We resolved to step up efforts to make those who support terrorism, responsible. Our commerce ministers have had positive talks on trade. Both of us have decided that our teams should give legal shape to these trade talks. We also agreed to open negotiations on a big trade deal. The most important foundation of the special relationship between India and the USA is people to people contact. Professionals, students, the Indian diaspora in USA have a major contribution in this,” PM Modi while addressing the media.

1: 45 pm: “Today we discussed every important aspect of US-India partnership, be it defence and security, energy strategic partnership, trade or people to people ties. The strengthening in defence ties between India and US is an important aspect of our partnership,” said PM Modi while addressing the media.

“President Trump and I have met five times over the last 8 months. We are elevating our relationship to Comprehensive global strategic partnership level. We are increasing our cooperation in homeland security. We have decided to increase our efforts to fight terror to fight organised crime, drugs, narcotics cooperation will be stepped up,” PM Modi added.

1:40 pm: The United States and India signed three agreements:

1. MoU on mental health

2. MoU on safety of medical products

3. Letter of cooperation between Indian oil corporation and Exxon and chart

1:35 pm: Melania Trump leaves from Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School in Nanakpura, after meeting and interacting with the students there.

1:20 pm:  “People here are so welcoming and so kind. In the US, I work with children like you to promote similar ideas of well-being through my ‘BE BEST’ initiative. Three pillars of ‘BE BEST’ include dangers of drug abuse, importance of online safety and overall well-being of children,” Melania Trump tells students at Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School in Nanakpura.

1:15 pm: “It is great to join you at your beautiful school. This is my first visit to India and I cannot tell you how delightful it is. The President and I are happy to be here,” First Lady Melania Trump said while addressing the students.

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12:45 pm: “The last two days, especially yesterday at the stadium, it was a great honour for me. People were there maybe more for you (PM Modi) than for me. 125 thousand people were inside. Every time I mentioned you, they cheered more. People love you here,” US President tells PM Modi.

12:40 pm:  “I welcome you and the US delegation to India. I know that you are busy these days, still, you took out time for the visit to India. I am grateful to you for this,” PM Modi said during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at Hyderabad House.

12:30 pm: Melania Trump interacts with the students at Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School in Nanakpura while attending a ‘Happiness Class’ session. Happiness curriculum was developed by Delhi Deputy CM for students of classes nursery to eighth standard.

12:15 pm: 

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12:00 pm: First Lady Melania Trump arrives at Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School.

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11:30 am:  First Lady Melania Trump will attend a session of the ‘Happiness Class’ at the Sarvodaya Co-Educational Senior Secondary School in Delhi.

11:15 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump, at Hyderabad House.

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10:50 am: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi during the wreath-laying ceremony at Raj Ghat.

10:45 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Hyderabad House where US President Donald Trump is expected to hold talks on business shortly.

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10:25 am: Senator Ted Cruz, who was the runner-up for the Republican presidential nomination in the 2016 election, said that India is a friend, an ally and the largest democracy on Earth.

10:10 am: President Ram Nath Kovind, his wife Savita Kovind and PM Narendra Modi receive US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

10:04 am: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania reach Rashtrapati Bhawan.

10:00 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar arrive at the Rashtrapatri Bhawan.

9:55 am: US President Donald Trump is scheduled to reach the Rashtrapati Bhawan shortly for the ceremonial reception by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind.

9:45 am: Ivanka Trump arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the ceremonial reception of the US President.

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India and Russia vow to walk together against terrorism, reaffirm strategic partnership

PM Modi and President Putin reaffirm India-Russia unity against terrorism, deepen energy and trade cooperation, and discuss peace efforts amid the Ukraine conflict.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday underlined that India and Russia “walk together in the fight against terrorism,” reinforcing a decades-old strategic partnership that remains steady amid global geopolitical churn. The leaders issued the joint statement following talks at Hyderabad House in Delhi, where they also announced steps to boost trade, economic cooperation, and energy collaboration.

India-Russia stand firm on counter-terror cooperation

PM Modi described President Putin as a “dear friend” and highlighted Moscow’s consistent support to India on counter-terror efforts. Russia had earlier strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, allegedly linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed, and reiterated solidarity with India’s fight against terrorism in all forms.

The joint remarks emphasized that the bilateral friendship, rooted in trust and mutual respect, has remained resilient for decades despite global challenges.

Focus on energy, trade and use of national currencies

A key highlight of the engagement was Russia reaffirming “uninterrupted shipments” of fuel to India. PM Modi expressed gratitude for Russia’s commitment, noting energy cooperation as a crucial pillar of the relationship. While he did not specifically mention oil purchases, given ongoing Western pressure, he emphasised cooperation in civil nuclear and clean energy.

The two countries also discussed expanding economic ties, including a possible free trade agreement. President Putin said bilateral trade was being targeted to reach USD 100 billion, and acknowledged progress toward using national currencies for payments — a remark expected to draw global attention.

Putin shares peace plan insights on Ukraine conflict

Putin briefed the Prime Minister on Russia’s perspective for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Ukraine war and appreciated India’s continued role as a “champion of peace.” PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent position on dialogue and diplomacy.

Agreements across jobs, health, shipping and minerals

Officials exchanged multiple agreements covering employment mobility, health, shipping, chemicals and cooperation in critical minerals — further broadening the strategic footprint of the partnership.

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RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25%, paving the way for cheaper loans

The RBI has cut the repo rate to 5.25%, aiming to support growth as inflation softens. The central bank also raised GDP projections and announced liquidity-boosting measures.

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the key repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on Thursday, signalling relief for borrowers as banks are expected to offer lower EMIs on home and vehicle loans. Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the move after the conclusion of the three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.

RBI prioritises growth as inflation eases

Malhotra said the decision was unanimous, with the central bank choosing to focus on supporting economic momentum despite concerns over a weak rupee. The repo rate was earlier cut in June from 6% to 5.5% amid easing inflation trends.

The RBI now projects Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation at 2% for FY2025-26, significantly softer than earlier estimates. For the first quarter of FY2026-27, inflation is expected at 3.9%, lower than the previous projection. The governor noted that rising precious metal prices may contribute to the headline CPI, but overall risks to inflation remain balanced.

GDP outlook strengthened

In a strong upward revision, the central bank increased the GDP forecast for the current financial year to 7.3%, previously estimated at 6.8%. Growth for the October–December quarter has also been revised to 6.7%.

The last quarter registered a six-quarter high expansion of 8.2%, reflecting resilient demand and steady credit flow.

“The growth-inflation balance continues to offer policy space,” Malhotra said, reiterating that the RBI’s stance remains neutral.

Other key decisions

Alongside the repo rate cut, the RBI announced adjustments to key policy corridors:

  • Standing Deposit Facility (SDF): 5%
  • Marginal Standing Facility (MSF): 5.5%

To improve liquidity and strengthen monetary transmission, the RBI will conduct forex swaps and purchase ₹1 lakh crore worth of government bonds through Open Market Operations (OMO).

RBI reviews a challenging year

Reflecting on 2025, Malhotra said the year delivered strong growth and moderate inflation even as global trade and geopolitical uncertainties persisted. He added that bank credit and retail lending remained healthy, providing support to the economy.

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IndiGo flight chaos deepens as over 500 services cancelled, passengers stranded for hours

Over 500 IndiGo flights were cancelled nationwide, leaving passengers stranded without food, clarity or their luggage as airports struggled to manage the disruption.

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India’s largest airline continued to face massive operational breakdowns, triggering frustration among travellers at major airports across the country. From piles of unattended suitcases to passengers waiting over 12 hours without food or clarity, the disruption stretched into its fourth consecutive day.

Long delays, no communication leave passengers anguished

Several travellers at Delhi airport described the situation as “mental torture”, as thousands of unclaimed suitcases lay scattered across the terminal. Many slept on the floor, while others expressed anger over the lack of communication from airline staff.

One flier said he had been waiting for over 12 hours without any explanation: “Every time they say one-hour or two-hour delays. We were going to a wedding but don’t even have our luggage.”

A passenger in Hyderabad recounted a similar ordeal, saying the flight was delayed indefinitely with no food, water, or updates from the airline. At the airport, some travellers blocked an Air India flight in protest over the lack of arrangements.

Goa and Chennai airports also witnessed tense moments. Videos from Goa showed fliers shouting at IndiGo staff as police attempted to calm the situation. At Chennai, CISF denied entry to IndiGo passengers due to heavy congestion.

Major metro airports impacted; cascading cancellations nationwide

Flight cancellations and delays were reported across multiple airports:

  • Over 200 flights were cancelled in Delhi
  • More than 100 each in Mumbai and Bengaluru
  • Around 90 in Hyderabad
  • Dozens more in Pune, Vishakhapatnam, Chennai and Bhopal

Pune airport stated that parking bay congestion worsened the situation, as several IndiGo aircraft remained grounded due to lack of crew. Other airlines continued operations without disruption.

Airport authorities said they had mobilised additional manpower for crowd control and passenger support.

IndiGo admits planning lapses, says more cancellations expected

The airline acknowledged a “misjudgment” in assessing crew requirements under revised night-duty norms, which it said created planning gaps. Winter weather and airport congestion further aggravated the crisis.

IndiGo informed the aviation ministry and DGCA that some regulatory changes—such as the shift in night-duty timings and a cap on night landings—have been rolled back temporarily to stabilise operations.

The airline warned that cancellations may continue for another two to three days, and from December 8, schedules will be trimmed to prevent further disruption.

In a message to employees, CEO Pieter Elbers said restoring punctuality would not be an “easy target”.

Airline issues apology amid nationwide frustration

In a late-night statement, IndiGo apologised to customers and industry partners, acknowledging the widespread inconvenience caused by the disruptions. The airline said all teams were working with authorities to bring operations back to normal.

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