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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.

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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.

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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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Amit Shah counters delimitation concerns, says southern states to gain Lok Sabha seats

Amit Shah assures Parliament that southern states will gain Lok Sabha seats after delimitation, countering opposition criticism during the women’s reservation debate.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday addressed concerns over the proposed delimitation exercise, asserting in the Lok Sabha that southern states will not lose representation but instead see an increase in their number of seats.

His remarks came during a heated debate linked to the implementation of women’s reservation, where opposition parties have raised fears that population-based delimitation could reduce the political weight of southern states.

Shah rejected these claims, calling them misleading, and said the proposed framework ensures fairness while expanding the overall strength of the Lok Sabha.

Seat count to rise with expansion of Lok Sabha

The government has indicated that the total number of Lok Sabha seats could increase significantly as part of the delimitation process. In this expanded House, the combined representation of southern states is expected to rise from 129 seats at present to around 195 seats.

Shah emphasised that no state will lose seats in absolute terms, and the exercise is designed to reflect population changes while maintaining balance across regions.

State-wise projections shared in Parliament

During his address, Shah also provided indicative figures for individual southern states, suggesting notable increases in representation. According to the projections:

  • Tamil Nadu could see its seats rise substantially
  • Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh are also expected to gain additional seats
  • Karnataka’s representation may increase as well

These figures were presented to counter the argument that delimitation would disproportionately favour northern states.

Political debate intensifies over linkage with women’s quota

The delimitation exercise has been closely linked to the rollout of women’s reservation, which proposes one-third seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies.

Opposition leaders have questioned this linkage, arguing that tying reservation to delimitation could delay its implementation and raise federal concerns. Some leaders have also warned that the move could impact national unity if apprehensions among states are not addressed.

The government, however, maintains that the reforms are necessary to ensure equitable representation and to align the electoral system with demographic realities.

Centre dismisses ‘false narrative’ on southern states

Shah reiterated that concerns about southern states losing influence are unfounded. He said the delimitation process will increase representation across regions and described the criticism as a “false narrative” aimed at creating confusion.

The issue is expected to remain a key flashpoint as Parliament continues discussions on the women’s reservation framework and related legislative changes.

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PM Modi assures no discrimination in women’s quota, delimitation debate intensifies in Parliament

PM Narendra Modi has assured that women’s reservation will be implemented without discrimination, amid a heated debate over delimitation in Parliament.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that there will be no discrimination in the implementation of women’s reservation, as Parliament witnessed a sharp debate over the proposed linkage between the quota and delimitation exercise.

During the ongoing special session, the government reiterated its commitment to ensuring fair representation while addressing concerns raised by opposition parties regarding the timing and structure of the legislation.

The proposed framework aims to reserve 33 percent of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. However, its implementation is tied to a fresh delimitation exercise, which is expected after the next census.

Opposition questions timing and intent

Opposition leaders have raised concerns that linking the women’s quota to delimitation could delay its implementation. They argue that the process of redrawing constituencies may push the actual rollout further into the future.

The issue has triggered a broader political confrontation, with multiple parties questioning whether the move could alter representation across states.

Some critics have also alleged that the delimitation exercise could disproportionately benefit certain regions based on population, a charge the government has rejected.

Government reiterates commitment to fair implementation

Responding to these concerns, the Centre has maintained that the reforms are necessary to ensure accurate and updated representation based on population data.

Leaders from the ruling side have repeatedly emphasized that the process will be carried out transparently and without bias. The assurance that there will be “no discrimination” is aimed at addressing fears among states and opposition parties.

The debate marks a key moment in Parliament, with both sides engaging in intense exchanges over one of the most significant electoral reforms in recent years.

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Give all tickets to Muslim women, Amit Shah says, attacking Akhilesh Yadav on sub-quota demand

A sharp exchange between Amit Shah and Akhilesh Yadav in Parliament over sub-quota for Muslim women highlights key divisions on women’s reservation implementation.

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A heated exchange broke out in Parliament during discussions on the women’s reservation framework, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav locking horns over the demand for a sub-quota for Muslim women.

The debate unfolded as the government pushed forward key legislative measures to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Akhilesh Yadav argued that the proposed reservation must ensure representation for women from marginalised communities, including Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Muslim women. He said that without such provisions, large sections could remain excluded from political participation.

He also questioned the timing of the bill, alleging that the Centre was avoiding a caste census. According to him, a census would lead to renewed demands for caste-based reservations, which the government is reluctant to address.

Government rejects religion-based quota

Responding to the demand, Amit Shah made it clear that reservation based on religion is not permitted under the Constitution.

He stated that any proposal to provide quota to Muslims on religious grounds would be unconstitutional, firmly rejecting the idea of a separate sub-quota for Muslim women within the broader reservation framework.

The government has maintained that the existing framework already includes provisions for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) women within the overall reservation structure.

Wider political divide over implementation

The issue of sub-categorisation within the women’s quota has emerged as a major flashpoint, even as most opposition parties broadly support the idea of women’s reservation.

Samajwadi Party leaders reiterated that their support for the bill depends on inclusion of OBC and minority women, while the government continues to defend its constitutional position.

The debate is part of a broader discussion during the special Parliament session, where multiple bills linked to delimitation and implementation of the women’s quota are being taken up.

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