Sealed with a hug: Modi, Obama make cute new BFFs
Keeping protocol aside, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US President Obama with a warm hug.
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Keeping protocol aside, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US President Obama with a warm hug. The two countries will also deliberate on ways to boost trade and economic ties as well as the crucial issue of climate change. Reuters
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US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama step out of Air Force One after their arrival at the Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi on Sunday. Obama’s arrival Sunday morning in the bustling capital of New Delhi marked the first time an American leader has visited India twice during his presidency. AP
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In what is being considered as a fresh bid to make India an enduring strategic partner, US President Obama is in India for three-days for a symbolic visit. PM Modi a year ago was persona non grata in Washington. Reuters
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are invited at the President’s banquet tonight (Sunday) which is the largest ever with 250 guests. AP
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This is the second visit to India for President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. He also is the first US President to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations. Reuters
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President Obama and PM Modi are set to discuss several important issues which includes the civil nuclear deal. After his ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Obama said “It’s a great honour.” AP
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi (wearing an orange scarf) waits to welcome US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as they alight at the Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi on Sunday. AP
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An unprecedented security arrangement, comprising Delhi Police and para-military forces, has been put in place in New Delhi. Snipers of Delhi Police and National Security Guards occupied all high-rise buildings on the routes which US President Obama and First Lady Michelle will be travelling. AP
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US President Barack Obama offers a traditional ’namaste’ to President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday. AP
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President Obama will hold extensive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a number of strategic issues including ways to break the impasse in implementation of the civil nuclear deal and enhancing defence and economic ties. AP
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi flanked by US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wave at the paparazzi after their arrival in New Delhi on Sunday. AP
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Both countries are working hard to have excellent outcomes during the visit. Officials said “progress has been made” on the nuclear issue and India was looking forward to “effectively” work with the US in the “extremely important” field. Reuters
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Curtailing his India-visit, Obama had decided to skip a trip to Agra to see iconic Taj Mahal to be able to fly directly from New Delhi to Saudi Arabia following the death of King Abdullah. Reuters
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PM Narendra Modi introuced select members of his cabinet to the US President and his wife at the Palam Air Station. AP
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US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wave at the paparazzi before a meeting in New Delhi. AP
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U.S. President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wave to the media before a meeting in New Delhi. Obama was welcomed like royalty on Sunday in India as he opened a three-day visit aimed at turning his burgeoning rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi into progress on climate change, defense and economic issues. AP
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Barack Obama and Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House before a meeting on Sunday. AP
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US President Barack Obama with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they stand with President Pranab Mukherjee in front of the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday. Reuters
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US President Barack Obama stands for US national anthem during a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday. AP
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Paying his tributes to Mahatma at Rajghat, the US President bowed before Gandhi’s memorial and laid a wreath before observing a moment of silence. AP
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US President Barack Obama tosses handful of rose petals at the Rajghat Mahatma Ghandi memorial in New Delhi on Sunday. Obama then went on to sign the visitor’s book in which he quoted US Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr as he eulogised the Father of the Nation for his spirit of love and peace. Reuters
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US President Barack Obama planted a sapling at Rajghat. Well known for his appreciation of Gandhi, Obama had also taken Bapu’s name while receiving Nobel Peace Prize, when asked who would be his most favourite person, dead or alive, to have dinner with. AP
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