United States President Barack Obama on Sunday arrived in India for a highly anticipated three-day landmark trip during which the two countries will strive to make progress on climate change, defence and economic cooperation.
Obama, the first Black American president, said Harris "is more than prepared for the job," adding that it is, "a good day for our country".
India showcased its military might and cultural diversity with a splendid display.
Recalling his visit to Pakistan during college days in 1980s, Barack Obama on Wednesday told Nawaz Sharif that he knows how to cook daal and keema, taught by the mother of his Pakistani roommates.
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Puns flew high as President Obama cracked what he referred to as his "corny-copia of dad jokes about turkeys."
Sonia Gandhi,Manmohan Singh and party leaders met Obama.
The former President addressed graduates virtually sharing tips on how they could make the most of their lives and careers amid the pandemic.
Indian-American lawmaker Ami Bera has taken a lead of more than 700 votes over his Republican rival in the Congressional elections from California.
In what is his final on-camera interview during his eight year stay at Washington's most famous address, US President Obama tells CBS that his family will be happy to be out of the White House come next weekend.
United States President Obama said farewell to a nation he helped transform during his eight years in the White House. In front of thousands in his adoptive home town of Chicago, Barack Obama gave a rousing speech in which he asked citizens to be optimistic and hopeful of the American future. Here are highlights from the speech.
With the Gateway of India looming in the background, United States President Barack Obama spoke at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai on Saturday. Obama paid tribute to victims of the 26/11 terror attacks on the first day of his visit to India. After his brief address, Obama and his wife mixed with the gathering, shaking hands with some of them and talking to the families of the victims
Barack Obama is expected to ask for India's support to create a global coalition against ISIS when he meets Narendra Modi on Monday. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com reports from New York.
More than two dozen Indian-Americans are in electoral fray for the crucial US elections, but all eyes would be on three young leaders -- South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Congressmen Ami Bera and Ro Khanna, who have made a mark in the country's politics.
He, however, did not name any particular religion
Obama and Modi address the media after their talks.
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In a rare gesture accorded to few foreign dignitaries, United States President Barack Obama and his family received the Pope at the Andrews Air Force base outside Washington
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The Obamas have a packed schedule during the three days they are in India. But we still decided to go ahead and dare the most powerful man in the world to do some stuff that only Indians can endure. There are a couple of them for Michelle as well.
United States President Barack Obama has arrived in India for his longest State visit yet. Apart from our own coverage, we provide you a one-stop blog of what the world media is saying about the visit and its significance
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Not only did Barack Obama mention and quote Thomas Kailath in his remarks before presenting the Stanford University professor emeritus of engineering with the National Medal of Science, the President also cited Kailath as a shining example of the brilliant talent of immigrants who make invaluable contributions to the United States and the world.
Slain black teenager Trayvon Martin's parents have welcomed US President Barack Obama's unexpected and unusually personal remarks on their son as "a beautiful tribute to our boy."
United States President Barack Obama has said he used to get up every morning before sunrise for studies during school days but was an "irresponsible" student.
Gandhi is inspiration in dealing with intolerance in the US, says White House
'While we may speculate about personality politics, the reality is that there are more important issues that drive the India-US relationship.'
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With the nomination, 55-year-old Harris, who has many firsts to a trailblazing career starting with an attorney from California, would break another glass ceiling in US politics.
Last year, Maryam Nawaz accompanied her father to Washington, but played a role beyond being the dutiful daughter. She was 'discovered' by the White House, and was hosted by Michelle Obama.
"This year, I was honoured to kindle the first-ever diya in the Oval Office -- a lamp that symbolises how darkness will always be overcome by light. It is a tradition that I hope future presidents will continue," Obama said on the White House Facebook page, which became viral on social media.
'Every piece of content, every thought, has stemmed from reality and personal experiences.'
The jury is still out on whether the Obama-Sharif summit managed to repair the trust deficit and mutual suspicions. But if pleasantries and cordiality was the measure of this summit, it receives a resounding A+ grade, says Aziz Haniffa
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"At my core I think we're going to be OK," Obama said.
US president wows the 2,000 people at Siri Fort
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