It is a great honour, says the U.S. President after inspecting the Inter-Services Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 1:26 pm: President Obama and PM Modi begin talks.The India-U.S. defence partnership is set to take centre stage during the talks. While signing a new defence framework, the two countries are likely to discuss co-production deals as part of the Defence Trade and Technological initiative, as well as closer exchanges between the armed forces. Read here Bilateral talks between Prime Minister @narendramodi and US President @BarackObama on at Hyderabad House @the_hindu pic.twitter/UFctvXOfv5 — Delhi Connect (@DelhiConnect) January 25, 2015 1:19 pm: President Obama arrives at Hyderabad House to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 1:08 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Hyderabad House. 12:51 pm: Obama receives a Charkha as a memento at Rajghat. He also plants a sapling. 12:44 pm: President Obama pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. President Obama offers a wreath, moment of silence at Rajghat. He has called Mahatma Gandhi his inspiration often. — Suhasini Haidar (@suhasinih) January 25, 2015 President Obama and Minister Piyush plant a sapling together at Rajghat — Suhasini Haidar (@suhasinih) January 25, 2015 12:43 pm: Mr. Obama reaches Rajghat. 12:31 pm: Mr. Obama on his way to lay a wreath at Mahatma Gandhis memorial at Rajghat. 12:22 pm: Mr. Obama says great honour to be in India. 12:19 pm: U.S. President Barack Obama inspects the inter-Services Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 12:16 pm: Wing Commander Pooja Thakur leads inter-Services Guard of Honour for U.S. President Barack Obama. 12:14 pm: 21 gun salute for Mr. Obama at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 11:58 am: President Pranab Mukherjee and PM Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt to welcome U.S. President Barack Obama. 11:56 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where U.S. President Barack Obama is expected soon @the_hindu #ObamaInIndia — Delhi Connect (@DelhiConnect) January 25, 2015 11:53 am: Cabinet Ministers and Delhi Lieutenant-Governor seated at Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt to welcome the Obamas. 11: 46 am: Ceremonial guard of honour awaits the Obamas at Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt. Horses of the Presidents body guard lining up at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt. 11:22 am: As President Obama heads for Rashtrapathi Bhavan, heres all you need to about the ‘invisible’ security grid thats in place. Read here 11: 05 am: President Obama and his wife will be gifted two matchboxes – one having a sari and the other a shawl, creations of a handloom weaver from Sircilla. Read here 10:58 am: Obamas to observe dietary restraint Mr. Obama and First Lady are expected to exercise extreme dietary restraint during their trip to the capital based on the recommendation of an advance security liaison team which has been camping here for over a month, The Hindu has learnt. Read here 10: 57 am: President Obama will head for Rashtrapati Bhawan shortly. He will go to a ceremonial reception, then to Rajghat, before lunch with the Prime Minister. 10:43 am: The Hindus Strategic & Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar writes on the personal equations between Indian and American leaders over the decades. Read here 10:17 am: Heres all you need to know about The Beast: 10:00 am: Traffic movement around the airport will be affected as President Obamas convoy makes its way to Rashtrapati Bhavan. 9:57 am: Rajghat gets ready for President Obama. Photo: R.V. Moorthy 9:48 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. US President @BarackObama, first lady Michelle Obama greeted by Prime Minister Modi on the tarmac at Palam air force station @the_hindu — Delhi Connect (@DelhiConnect) January 25, 2015 Fortress Delhi awaits Obama, Security tightened  PM @narendramodi received President @BarackObama and @MichelleObama at the airport in Delhi. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 25, 2015 9:39 am: President Obama arrives at Palam Palam Air Force station in Delhi. Air Force One has landed at Palam as officials wait outside, photo via @the_hindus @steelhorseryder #ObamaInIndia pic.twitter/9yqcFObifv — Delhi Connect (@DelhiConnect) January 25, 2015 9:25 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi awaits the arrival of President Obama at the Air Force Station in Delhi. Photo: S. Subramanium 9:17 am: Hazardous pollution levels around #Delhi, including spots that US President #Obama will visit t.co/DTEkrGdGJ3 — Delhi Connect (@DelhiConnect) January 25, 2015 9:12 am: Security personnel, media at Hyderabad House ahead of #Obama visit. Photos: Sandeep Saxena @the_hindu @abaruah64 pic.twitter/uZtM0UBU9x — Delhi Connect (@DelhiConnect) January 25, 2015 Obama cancels Agra leg of visit The Uttar Pradesh Government has been informally informed about the change of plans and the American security team has already left Agra. The visit is likely to see the announcement of many important agreements, including the renewal of the ten-year Defence strategic framework, cyber-security cooperation, an enhanced partnership on counter-terrorism, among others, with a comprehensive joint statement drafted. U.S. President Obama and his wife Michelle Obama touched down in Delhi Modi, Obama carry burden of expectations In a first, woman officer leads Guard of Honour at Rashtrapathi Bhavan Obama’s visit likely to see the announcement of many important agreements OBAMAS VISIT TO INDIA › DAY 1: JANUARY 25, 2015 › Arrival in the morning and Rashtrapathi Bhavan Ceremonial › Rashtrapathi Bhavan Ceremonial › Homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat ›Bilateral discussions with PM Narendra Modi, followed by a luncheon ›Meeting with President Pranab Mukherjee ›Banquet hosted by the President ›DAY 2: JANUARY 26, 2015: ›Republic Day function and Rashtrapathi Bhavan Ceremonial ›At home with Pranab Mukherjeeand a round table with CEOs › DAY 3: JANUARY 27, 2015: › To address a select gathering › Leaves for Saudi Arabia Senators ask Obama to discuss India FDI laws Chefs secretive about menu for Obamas Consensus then, roadblock now
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