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  • Barack Obama India Visit Security Measures
    Labourers busy landscaping the Taj Mahal gardens ahead of US President Barack Obama's expected visit in Agra.IANS
  • Barack Obama India Visit Security Measures
    Stray dogs being captured from the vicinity of the Taj Mahal as US President Barack Obama is expected to visit Agra.IANS
  • Barack Obama India Visit Security Measures
    Security heightened in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal ahead of US President Barack Obama's expected visit on 27 January 2015 in Agra.IANS
  • Barack Obama India Visit Security Measures
    Security beefed up ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit in Agra.IANS
  • Barack Obama India Visit Security Measures
    Security beefed up ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit in Agra.IANS
  • Barack Obama India Visit Security Measures
    Indian and US security personnel arrive at the Taj Mahal to review security measures ahead of US President Barack Obama's expected visit on 27 January 2015 in Agra.IANS
  • Barack Obama India Visit Security Measures
    Municipality workers busy cleaning the surroundings of the Taj Mahal as US President Barack Obama is expected to visit Agra.IANS
  • Barack Obama India Visit Security Measures
    CCTVs installed on a pole at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. 15,000 CCTV cameras have been installed ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to the national capital.IANS
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    Artist Jagjot Singh Rubal paints the portrait of US President Barack Obama in Amritsar.IANS
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    Renowned kite maker Jagmohan Kanojia shows his special kites with the photographs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama in Amritsar.IANS

The United States President Barack Obama is set to arrive in India as part of the Republic Day celebrations in the country.

Obama will arrive on Sunday, 25 January and will reportedly be here for three days. Though nothing much is revealed about his visit, including his accommodation details or the places he is likely to visit, the arrangements are in full swing to welcome the 44th US president to the country.

Sources reveal that a seven-layer security ring will be arranged for the safety of Obama and the first lady Michelle Obama, who will take part in the 66th Republic Day parade on 26 January in New Delhi.

When asked about the security measures taken by the government, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that all security arrangements are in place.

Obama, who could not visit the Taj Mahal during his 2010 India visit, might not miss the chance to see the monument this time. Reports suggest that he will pay a visit to the Taj Mahal on 27 January. As part of preparations, the Yamuna Kinara road and the monument areas are being cleaned and painted.

Apart from the Indian security forces, a special 30-member US security team has also reached the country to review the security measures ahead of Obama's arrival.