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Namaste POTUS: US President Barack Obama Arrives in India

Namaste POTUS: US President Barack Obama Arrives in India

US President Barack Obama arrives in India for the second time, to build on what he calls one of the defining relationships of the 21st century. He will be accompanied by his wife Michelle. New Delhi is turned into a virtual fortress for Obama's three-day visit, during which he will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations.

Air Force One taxis down the runway at Palam. Outside, the Indian delegation waits to welcome POTUS and FLOTUS

PM Narendra Modi walks to Air Force One to greet Obamas.

'Beast' with both India and US flags, waiting for President Obama at the airport.

The Obamas exit Air Force One hand-in-hand.

US President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama emerged from the aircraft holding hands.

President Obama and Prime Minister Modi greet each other with a hug at the airport.

PM Modi with the Obamas at the airport. From the airport the US President and his wife will go to their hotel and then to the Rashtrapati Bhawan where they will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at about noon by the President Pranab Mukherjee.

The Obamas are in India for three days. Barack Obama will be the first US President to be chief guest at India's Republic Day parade.

Namaste India! Michelle Obama arrived in a blue flower-patterned dress.