Barack Obama has arrived in India with his wife Michelle for a symbolic three-day visit of the country.
In a break from protocol, the US President and the First Lady were met on the tarmac by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Barack Obama has arrived in India with his wife Michelle for a symbolic three-day visit of the country.
In a break from protocol, the US President and the First Lady were met on the tarmac by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The two leaders hugged warmly before the group posed for photographs.
Just a year ago, relations between the two countries were at an all-time low when a diplomatic row broke out over allegations an Indian diplomat in the US exploited her housekeeper - leading to the abrupt resignation of the US ambassador from India.
Obama will be the first US president to attend India's Republic Day parade and will host a radio show with Mr Modi.
"I'd like to think the stars are aligned to finally realise the vision (of) India and America as true global partners," Obama said in an interview with India Today, a weekly magazine, published on Friday.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
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