Republic Day celebrations: US President Barack Obama leaves for India

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Republic Day celebrations: US President Barack Obama leaves for India - The Economic Times
By PTI | 24 Jan, 2015, 06.31PM IST


WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama today embarked on his highly anticipated three-day landmark trip to India during which the two countries will strive to make progress on climate change, defence and economic cooperation.

Obama left by Air Force One, the presidential aircraft, from the Andrews Air Force Base.


The President is accompanied by a sizeable delegation that will include several top officials, as well as First Lady Michelle Obama. Obama is travelling to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Presidential aircraft will have a brief refuelling halt at Ramstein in Germany and will touch down in Delhi at 10 am on Sunday at Air Force Station, Palam.

The President, who is making his second visit to India, will be joined there by multiple members of his Cabinet, influential business leaders and a host of US lawmakers, including Nancy Pelosi, the minority leader of the US House of Representatives.

On his arrival, Obama will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at about 12 noon at the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thereafter, he will pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat and participate in a tree planting event there.

Obama will then join Modi for a restricted working lunch at the Hyderabad House and participate in a "walk and talk" with the Indian Prime Minister there, the White House said.

The two leaders will then have an expanded delegation level meeting, which is expected to last for about an hour.

Later in the evening, Obama is scheduled to meet US embassy personnel and families at ITC Maurya Hotel. He will then drive down to Rashtrapati Bhawan to attend the state banquet hosted by President Mukherjee.

On January 26, Obama will participate in the Republic Day celebration as the chief guest along with the First Lady. Later, the Obamas will attend a 'At Home' reception hosted by President Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

In the afternoon, Obama and Modi will participate in a CEO forum roundtable and make remarks at a US-India Business Summit.

On January 27 morning, the US President will give an address at Siri Fort Auditorium and then leave for Saudi Arabia. He has cancelled his much-publicised visit to Agra to see the Taj Mahal.

Obama will travel to Riyadh in order to pay respects to King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the family of the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz.

 

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Barack Obama greets Pranab Mukherjee ahead of Republic Day | Zee News

Last Updated: Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 20:53

New Delhi: US President Barack Obama has greeted President Pranab Mukherjee ahead of Republic Day, appreciating India`s rich and diverse cultural heritage and promising to advance the relationship between the two countries.


In a special message to Mukherjee, Obama said: "The Republic of India has nurtured the world`s largest democracy since adopting its Constitution 65 years ago, while honouring the country`s rich and diverse cultural heritage.

"As we work to deepen the ties between our great democracies and advance our partnership for the 21st century, we will continue to do so on the basis of the democratic ideals contained in our constitutions."

The US president said it was a great honour to serve as the chief guest during the Republic Day celebrations, a Rashtrapati Bhawan release said.

"Michelle and I very much look forward to returning to India, and once again enjoying the generosity, hospitality, and beauty that marked our last visit in 2010," he said.

"On behalf of the American people, I extend best wishes as you and the people of India celebrate India`s Republic Day Jan 26," the message said.

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British PM David Cameron wishes 'partner' India on Republic Day | Zee News
Last Updated: Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 18:46

London: UK Prime Minister David Cameron on Saturday described the Indo-British ties as "a partnership between equals" in his special message to India ahead of the country's 65th Republic Day.


"As millions of people mark this important milestone, we can reflect on the enduring and special relationship between our two nations the world's oldest democracy and its largest," said a statement from his Downing Street office.

"This relationship has gone through great changes. Our collaboration is now stronger, deeper and more far-reaching. It is a partnership between two equals with a mutual respect for each other," the statement said.

The two countries are generating more jobs, more growth and more security for mutual benefit, the British PM said, adding that the "future will only continue to get better for us both".

Beyond the economic relationship, Cameron also hailed the "people-to-people" ties and the "enormous contribution" of the Indo-British community in the UK.

"Whether it is through enterprise, culture, public service or business, British-Indians are at the forefront of our country and make an incredibly positive impact.

"I look forward to a future where the UK-India relationship continues to thrive and we share many more milestones and experiences," Cameron said.

India will celebrate its 65th anniversary of Republic Day on January 26 where US President Barack Obama would be the chief guest.

PTI

Air Force One with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama aboard prepares to depart from Andrews Air Force Base, for a trip to New Delhi, India, by way of Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

 

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Obama in India: PM Modi receives US President at airport | Zee News
Last Updated: Sunday, January 25, 2015 - 12:24

New Delhi: In a departure from protocol, Narendra Modi on Sunday received US President Barack Obama at the airport here, becoming the second Indian Prime Minister after Manmohan Singh to extend this special gesture to Obama.


During his last visit to India in November, 2010, Obama and his wife Michelle were received at the airport by Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur.

The sight of both Obama and Modi hugging each other warmly, was reminiscent of a similar bonhomie enjoyed by the US President with Singh. He had hugged the then Prime Minister and greeted Kaur with a peck on her cheeck. Michelle had repeated the gesture to Singh and Kaur.

The Indian Prime Minister receiving the US head of state at airport is a reflection of the importance India attaches to its strategic ties with the global super power.
Singh had also received Obama's predecessor George W Bush at the airport when he had visited India in 2006, just a year after the two leaders inked the landmark Indo-US nuclear deal.

Obama will be the first US President to grace the Republic Day parade as the Chief Guest tomorrow, and the first American President to visit India twice.

He will hold extensive talks with Modi on a number of strategic issues including ways to break the impasse over implementation of the civil nuclear deal and enhancing defence and economic ties.

Both countries are working hard to have "excellent" outcomes from the visit of Obama.

PM NARENDRA MODI WELCOMES BARACK OBAMA

President Barack Obama embraces Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives with first lady Michelle Obama on Air Force One at Air Force Station Palam, in Palam, India.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are greeted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, as they arrive at Air Force Station Palam, in Palam, India.

US President Barack Obama shakes hand with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as first lady Michelle Obama stands beside them, upon arrival at the Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi, India

President Barack Obama walks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives on Air Force One at Air Force Station Palam, in Palam, India.

PRESIDENT OF INDIA WELCOMES US PRESIDENT AT FORECOURT OF RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN
Rashtrapati Bhavan : 25.01.2015

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    Shri Pranab Mukherjee, President of India welcomed Mr. Barack Obama, the President of the United States of America at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan today (January 25, 2015). The US President received a 21 Gun Salute and inspected a Guard of Honour commanded by Wing Commander Pooja Thakur at the Ceremonial Reception.
    
    Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Union Ministers of Home Affairs, External Affairs, Finance, Urban Development, Defence; MoS of Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy (the Minister in waiting); Lt. Governor of Delhi; Cabinet Secretary; Chief of Air Staff; Secretary to the President; Foreign Secretary and Ambassador of India to the USA.
    
    This release issued at 1300 hrs.

President Barack Obama accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Barack Obama accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi: Wing Commander Puja Thakur led the ceremonial Guard of Honour for US President Barack Obama at Rashtrapati Bhavan Sunday.

President Barack Obama stands for his country's national anthem during a ceremonial reception at the Indian Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India.

US President Barack Obama waves, as Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi stand beside him during a ceremonial reception at the Indian presidential Palace in New Delhi, India.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the President of the United States of America, H.E. Mr. Barack Obama during his Ceremonial Reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 25, 2015.

 

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President Obama pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi
Last Updated: Sunday, January 25, 2015 - 13:25

New Delhi: US President Barack Obama on Sunday visited Raj Ghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the final resting place of the Father of the Nation.


Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal accompanied President Obama who laid wreath at the memorial. Both Obama and Piyush Goyal paid floral tribute to the Father of the Nation.

President Obama also planted a sapling at Raj Ghat.

President Barack Obama offers floral tribute at the site where Indian independence icon Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in New Delhi, India.

President Barack Obama clasps his hands as he bows after participating in a tree planting ceremony at the Raj Ghat Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in New Delhi, India.

President Barack Obama wipes his hands with a towel after participating in a tree planting ceremony at the Raj Ghat Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in New Delhi, India.

President Barack Obama pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

President Barack Obama pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

President Barack Obama at Hyderabad House for bilateral talks

President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wave to the media before a meeting in New Delhi, India.

Attired in a kurta with a saffron shawl draped on one shoulder, Modi greeted Obama with a spontaneous hug. Of course, this is not the first time an Indian prime minister has broken protocol for an American president. Obama is unique in that in 2010, it was Manmohan Singh and Gursharan Kaur who received Barack Obama and his wife Michelle at the airport by breaking protocol.

In fact, despite being more reserved and quiet, Manmohan Singh was not above taking those personal steps beyond protocol, certainly in foreign policy. In March 2006, Singh received former US president George Bush at the airport as well, a visit that sealed the nuclear deal. For Republic Day in 2006, Manmohan Singh again stood at the airport to welcome Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah who was India's chief guest that year. The late king made the first royal visit to India after 50 years, again a visit that transformed the nature of ties between Saudi Arabia and India.

 

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, gives U.S. President Barack Obama a copy of a 1950 telegram from Secretary of State Dean Acheson to the head of India's constitutional assembly, as they meet at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, gives U.S. President Barack Obama a copy of a 1950 telegram from Secretary of State Dean Acheson to the head of India's constitutional assembly, as they meet at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

 

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The US President, Mr. Barack Obama calling on the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 25, 2015. The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy, Shri Piyush Goyal is also seen.

 

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Suna hay Aaap Jharrooo bari Achhi Phir laitay hain.....
Woh Purnai Tasveer Aapkee hee hai..............

 

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Aaj Indian khooshi se pagal ho rahe hein God Father ki visit ke bad!

 

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Aaj Indian khooshi se pagal ho rahe hein God Father ki visit ke bad!

Yup.

We are happy that state head of the world's strongest nation is visiting our country and also we are expecting Russian President soon .... we have already had the visit of the Chinese premier and for not ignoring the nation because of its internal issues or they found it not worth visiting.

We are happy that we are talking about each others trade, technology exchanges and global issues like climate change and not whining about another country in diplomatic circles and asking for money to do stuff on their behalf.

We are happy that we are talking about defence collaborations and talking about joint efforts in partnerships in the field of defence rather than begging for weapons to fight our wars and internal issues.

We are happy that we are partnering the world's strongest nation on technological co operations and co developing it with world standards rather than complaining about breaking of sovereignty or actions by that state without co operation or negotiating the exchange of a wreck that fall inside our territory or the damage caused by that country's mis adventure which cost lives and structural losses in our territory.


Yes we are happy. We should be , we ought to be ....cause we are not living in a secluded world away from others in this planet and is constantly interacting with world nations for the benefit of our own people and beyond.

 

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Yup.

We are happy that state head of the world's strongest nation is visiting our country and also we are expecting Russian President soon .... we have already had the visit of the Chinese premier and for not ignoring the nation because of its internal issues or they found it not worth visiting.

We are happy that we are talking about each others trade, technology exchanges and global issues like climate change and not whining about another country in diplomatic circles and asking for money to do stuff on their behalf.

We are happy that we are talking about defence collaborations and talking about joint efforts of partnerships in the field of defence rather than begging for weapons to fight our wars and internal issues.

We are happy that we are partnering the world's strongest nation on technological co operations and co developing it with world standards rather than complaining about breaking of sovereignty or actions by that state without co operation or negotiating the exchange of a wreck that fall inside our territory or the damage caused by that country's mis adventure which cost lives and structural losses in our territory.


Yes we are happy. We should be , we ought to be ....cause we are not living in a secluded world away from others in this planet and is constantly interacting with world nations for the benefit of our own people and beyond.

HAHAHAHAHA, To hell with your these fake words.
Everyone knows what you Indian have to do against its nebioughr .

 

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HAHAHAHAHA, To hell with your these fake words.
Everyone knows what you Indian have to do against its nebioughr .

HAHAHAHAHA......

HAHAHAAHAHAAA....