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Obama's India visit ends, leaves for Saudi Arabia

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): US President Barack Obama on Tuesday departed from Palam airport in New Delhi concluding his three day India visit. Obama will now be going to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, to pay respects to the late King Abdullah before returning to Washington. He took to twitter to express his feelings about the visit- "Thank you Narendra Modi for a memorable visit, and to the Indian people for their warm welcome", he tweeted. Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama joined hands in 'namaste' to the people of India before getting in the Air Force One aircraft of the United States. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Barack Obama held a number of meetings in order to expand business and invite investments to both the countries. Jan 27, 2015
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We live in countries where cooks grandson can become President & tea-sellers son can become PM: Ob

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): US President Barack Obama while addressing the gathering at Siri Fort auditorium said that India and US are the countries where the grandson of a cook can become a President and a tea-seller’s son can become a Prime Minister. He added that racial discrimination still exists in many parts of the world. Talking about harmony between religions, Obama said that India will succeed so long as it is not splintered on religious lines. President Obama, who was on a three-day visit of India, concludes his trip later in the day. During the trip, he became the first US president to attend the Republic Day celebrations and the first president to visit India twice while still in office. Jan 27, 2015

Experts call China's red flag to India's entry into NSG 'fear from their side'

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Indian experts on Chinese Affairs on Tuesday said that China's red flag to India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group is 'the fear from their side'. China on Monday reacted coldly to strong indications that the United States would back India for a membership of the NSG. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying cautioned that any such move "requires very careful consideration from all member countries". Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Sunday said President Obama has assured him of strong US efforts in support of India's full membership of the four international export control regimes at the earliest, and indication of US backing for NSG membership. Jan 27, 2015
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PM Modi addresses India-US Business summit Part - 2

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the India-US business summit in New Delhi. Modi said that the business between India and United States has immense potential to grow economies of both countries. He added that together India and US will make the world a better place to live in. Jan 26, 2015
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PM Modi addresses India-US Business summit Part - 1

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the India-US business summit in New Delhi. Modi said that the business between India and United States has immense potential to grow economies of both countries. He added that together India and US will make the world a better place to live in. Jan 26, 2015

US President addresses India-US CEO forum meet

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): US President Barack Obama on Monday addressed the India-US CEO forum meet which was held in New Delhi. Obama said that United States looks for an improved relation between both the countries in terms of business. He said that India has a tremendous potential and scope for growth and US will take all necessary steps to improve the relation consistently. Jan 26, 2015
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Republic Day: Beating retreat ceremony takes place at Wagah border

Amritsar, Jan 26 (ANI): A beating retreat ceremony was held at Wagah Border in Amritsar on Monday evening as the country marks 66th Republic Day. The BSF jawans and Pakistan Rangers shook hands during the ceremony. The forces from both sides performed the 'show of strength' ceremony expressing their power. After that the common practice of lowering the national flags of both countries was held. The Beating Retreat ceremony is a daily military practice that the security forces of India and Pakistan have jointly followed since 1959. The ceremony starts with a blustering parade by the soldiers from both the sides, and ends up in the perfectly coordinated lowering of the two nations' flags. Jan 26, 2015
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Business leaders look for better opportunities as India-US CEO forum meet begins

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Business leaders looked forward to better opportunities as the India-US CEO forum meet began at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi on Monday. Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej said that the level of mutual investment & trade will rise tremendously between the two countries. Xpro India Chairman Siddharth Birla said that the communication between the two countries is a clearing logjam. HSBC Chief Naina Lal Kidwai said that the chemistry created by the top leaders between the two countries should be followed at the business level. India-US CEO forum meet is being attended by US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Barack Obama and Narendra Modi will be interacting with dozens of executives from American and Indian companies. Jan 26, 2015
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Sweets exchanged at India-Bangladesh border on Republic Day

Phulbari, Jan 26 (ANI): Sweets were exchanged at India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal on the occasion of 66th Republic Day on Monday. Officers of Border Security Force from India and Border Guard Bangladesh from Bangladesh shook hands and exchanged sweets with each other. This is a common practice between both the countries to exchange sweets on special occasions as a symbol of peace and cooperation. Jan 26, 2015