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Live Updates: President Obama Begins 3-Day India Visit


Jan 27, 2015 21:30 (IST)

Jan 27, 2015 21:21 (IST)

Jan 27, 2015 21:08 (IST)
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama had left India this afternoon and have reached Saudi Arabia to condole the death of King Abdullah.


Jan 27, 2015 21:03 (IST)
The special edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' has concluded, bringing a historic and successful visit of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle to an end. India and the United States have made significant progress and have taken their friendship to a new level.
Jan 27, 2015 20:59 (IST)
I thank President Obama again for giving his time and speaking with you all: PM Modi
Jan 27, 2015 20:58 (IST)

Jan 27, 2015 20:58 (IST)
Youth empowered with Education - #YesWeCan, Jobs for All - #YesWeCan , End to Terrorism - #YesWeCan, Global Peace & Progress - #YesWeCan: PM Modi
Jan 27, 2015 20:57 (IST)
Please join our campaign, and the best thoughts will be shared in an e-book. Please use Twitter, Facebook and other social networks and use #YesWeCan: PM Modi
Jan 27, 2015 20:55 (IST)
I thank President Obama for giving his time for this special edition of 'Mann Ki Baat': PM Modi
Jan 27, 2015 20:47 (IST)
It can lead to a lifetime of health challenges & we would like to work on this issue internationally including India: Barack Obama
Jan 27, 2015 20:44 (IST)
We look forward to partnering with Indian organizations, Govt & NGOs around public health issues including obesity: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 20:43 (IST)
We are seeing a world-wide epidemic of obesity, in many cases starting at a very young age: President Obama speaking about health
Jan 27, 2015 20:41 (IST)
Proud of the work Michelle Obama has done on the issue (of obesity): President Obama during 'Mann Ki Baat'.
Jan 27, 2015 20:40 (IST)

Jan 27, 2015 20:36 (IST)
Benjamin Franklin's life inspires me. His thoughts still impact the lives of Americans today. If you read about him, it will help and inspire you to transform your life: PM Modi replying to a question on which US leader has inspired him the most.
Jan 27, 2015 20:34 (IST)
Everyone has bad days at work, you have to keep working through it: Barack Obama in reply to a question by a listener on what makes him smile after a bad days in the office.

  • There are days when it's tough and frustrating. But almost everyday I meet somebody who say I made a difference in their life.

  • If you are helping someone else, the satisfaction you get from that exceeds anything else. That is what inspires me.


Jan 27, 2015 20:33 (IST)
Earlier they used to say, 'workers of the world unite.' I think today it should be 'youth unite the world': PM Modi
Jan 27, 2015 20:31 (IST)
Emphasis on higher education is necessary for all round development of youth, which is the real strength of a nation: Barack Obama
Jan 27, 2015 20:30 (IST)
I think governments and leaders cannot simply try to govern. They have to rather reach out to the people in an inclusive way and have a dialogue: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 20:28 (IST)
I have never dreamt of becoming someone but always of doing something, says PM Modi in reply to a question by a listener about dreaming of 'becoming' something in life.


Jan 27, 2015 20:26 (IST)
A tea seller, or some one born to a single mother lead our nations. An example of extra ordinary opportunities in our nations: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 20:25 (IST)
When I first visited the White House I too did not think I'd be there. Both of us have been blessed with opportunity: Barack Obama
Jan 27, 2015 20:24 (IST)
When I had first visited the US many years ago, I had never thought I would have opportunity to enter the White House premises: PM Modi


Jan 27, 2015 20:23 (IST)
When I first went to America, we'd taken a photograph with the White House in the background. Now that I've become PM that photo has become famous: PM Modi


Jan 27, 2015 20:22 (IST)
He (President Obama) told me with pride that I come from that city (Chicago), where Swami Vivekananda had gone: PM Modi
Jan 27, 2015 20:21 (IST)
When I went to the White House, Barack gave me a book. It was a compilation of speeches at the World Religions Conference in 1894 where Swami Vivekananda had gone: PM Modi
Jan 27, 2015 20:20 (IST)
I want to tell you, you can come any time, India will always welcome you and your children: PM Modi to President Obama on 'Mann Ki Baat'
Jan 27, 2015 20:19 (IST)
President Obama's life, the way he has raised his daughters will serve as an inspiration for us - 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' is our social obligation which all of us must fulfill: PM Modi
Jan 27, 2015 20:18 (IST)
Will definitely do some shopping. I can't go to the stores but my team will. I'll take Michelle's advice: Barack Obama
Jan 27, 2015 20:17 (IST)
They (my daughters - Sasha and Malia) very much wanted to come. They are fascinated by the history and culture of India: Barack Obama
Jan 27, 2015 20:16 (IST)
Malia, my elder daughter had exams... when I go back I'm going to tell them that India is as magnificent as they imagined: Barack Obama
Jan 27, 2015 20:15 (IST)
I am told that it is first ever radio address by an Indian PM and American President: Barack Obama.


Jan 27, 2015 20:14 (IST)
Appreciate the PM's strong personal commitment to strengthening the relationship between these  two countries: Barack Obama
Jan 27, 2015 20:13 (IST)
We are linked by millions of proud Indian-Americans: US President Barack Obama.
Jan 27, 2015 20:12 (IST)
India and US are natural partners because we have so much in common: US President Barack Obama.
Jan 27, 2015 20:12 (IST)
Thank you Prime Minister Modi. I would like to begin by saying thank you for inviting Michelle and me as the chief guest for the Republic Day. I am honoured to be the first US President to be here for the Republic Day.
Jan 27, 2015 20:10 (IST)
I request President Barack Obama to say a few words as we start this special episode of 'Mann ki Baat': PM Modi
Jan 27, 2015 20:06 (IST)
When we speak of Martin Luther King or President Obama, we get to hear them speak about (the influence) of Mahatma Gandhi.
Jan 27, 2015 20:05 (IST)
In African cultures, they say 'I am because we are'. It is similar to our saying 'vasudhaiva kutumbakam'.
Jan 27, 2015 20:05 (IST)
In the African language of Swahili, Barack means 'one who is blessed'.
Jan 27, 2015 20:02 (IST)
For the past few month I have been speaking to you. Today we are joined by US President Barack Obama: PM Modi on 'Mann Ki Baat'
Jan 27, 2015 20:02 (IST)
PM Modi's special edition of 'Mann ki Baat' with guest Barack Obama starts.


Jan 27, 2015 19:59 (IST)
According to All India Radio, certain arrangements have been made to ensure that the content of the programme is available outside India as the upcoming broadcast has generated interest abroad as well.
Jan 27, 2015 19:46 (IST)
The broadcast of the address in regional languages, there will be a voice which will translate PM Modi's words while another voice will translate what President Obama says.
Jan 27, 2015 19:45 (IST)
The joint address will be broadcasted at 8 pm tonight on All India Radio (AIR), while a regional version will be aired tomorrow at 9 am.
Jan 27, 2015 19:44 (IST)
This is the first time that 'Mann ki Baat' will have a guest appearing along with PM Modi.
Jan 27, 2015 19:43 (IST)
The Prime Minister, who conducts the show himself, will be heard speaking both in Hindi, and English and has chosen questions related to the topic of the Indo-US relations, sources said.
Jan 27, 2015 19:43 (IST)
The recording of the programme was done on Tuesday afternoon at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. It is going to be approximately 35 minutes in duration, which is longer than PM Modi's previous 'Mann Ki Baat' editions.
Jan 27, 2015 19:41 (IST)
This special edition of 'Mann ki Baat' is likely to be of a little more than half-an-hour in duration.
Jan 27, 2015 19:37 (IST)
Though US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle have left for Saudi Arabia after their 3-day India visit, Mr Obama and PM Modi have recorded a special edition of the Prime Minister's radio address to the nation - 'Mann ki Baat'. This will be aired tonight at 8 pm.


Jan 27, 2015 14:08 (IST)
A goodbye message from PM Modi

Jan 27, 2015 14:08 (IST)
Take off


Jan 27, 2015 14:02 (IST)
The Obamas leave Delhi. Next stop, Saudi Arabia where they will meet the new King Salman




Jan 27, 2015 13:57 (IST)
One last look at the Beast


Jan 27, 2015 13:54 (IST)
Goodbye POTUS. A last namaste, and then a farewell wave




Jan 27, 2015 13:51 (IST)
The Beast drives up. POTUS and FLOTUS step onto the red carpet


Jan 27, 2015 13:48 (IST)
Air Force One is ready and waiting for POTUS and FLOTUS. On the runway is a farewell committee that included Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh, BJP's Piyush Goyal, who acted as Minister-in-Waiting on this trip, and S Jaishankar, India's Ambassador to the US




Jan 27, 2015 13:36 (IST)
As POTUS and FLOTUS prepare to say goodbye to India:

Jan 27, 2015 13:26 (IST)
Among the gifts that POTUS will be taking home with him:

Jan 27, 2015 13:09 (IST)
In his townhall address, POTUS referenced two of India's sporting heroes: "India takes great pride in people like Milkha Singh, Mary Kom, Kailash Satyarthi. No dearth of talent in India."

Responses from The Flying Sikh and Magnificent Mary:

Jan 27, 2015 12:49 (IST)
16-year-old Vishal, son of a labourer, on meeting President Obama when he visited India in 2010:
Jan 27, 2015 12:44 (IST)
Backstage at Siri Fort, POTUS and FLOTUS met three children rescued by Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi's Bachpan Bachao organisation - 8-year-old Deepak who lost a finger while working on a farm as a child labourer, 12-year-old Ayub who was forced to work in a button factory, and 14-year-old Payal who refused to get married, is a bal sarpanch and works to prevent child marriage in her village


Jan 27, 2015 12:33 (IST)
After the speech, a sea of cameraphones and waving hands


Jan 27, 2015 12:20 (IST)
Seems like all POTUS has been talking about is the display of stunt-biking by Janbaz, the BSF's daredevils on two wheels, at yesterday's parade on Rajpath. As they rode past, cheered and applauded, President Obama gave them a thumbs up.

At the Business Summit last evening, POTUS referred to Janbaz saying, "I won't be riding a motorcycle tonight."

At his townhall address this morning, he referred to them again. "The Secret Service won't let me ride motorcycles, especially not on my head," he quipped.

Here are pictures of Janbaz's trick-riding that so impressed POTUS:






Jan 27, 2015 12:00 (IST)
This is Vishal, the son of a labourer the Obamas met when they visited Humayun's Tomb in 2010. Vishal is now 16 and in school. He wants to join the army later. "Have hope for Indian youth, believe in a young boy who knows he has a chance as long as he keeps studying," said President Obama


Jan 27, 2015 11:47 (IST)
POTUS borrows a dialogue from Shah Rukh Khan

Jan 27, 2015 11:38 (IST)
The Obamas walk off-stage hand-in-hand and into the audience, shaking hands with people


Jan 27, 2015 11:35 (IST)
We believe in the people of India, we are proud to be your friend, we are proud to be your partner. Jai Hind: President Obama ends his speech to the strains of the song Mitwa from Aamir Khan's Lagaan
Jan 27, 2015 11:34 (IST)
I want more American students coming to India than Indian students coming to America: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:33 (IST)
The last time we were in India, Michelle and I visited Humayun's Tomb where we met labourers and their families and children. We met one young boy called Vishal who is now 16 years old and wants to join the army when he grows up: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:30 (IST)
Getting grey hair now, was more youthful when I entered office: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:29 (IST)
We will succeed as long as we empower our young. Here in India, most people are under 35 years old and India is one of the world's most populous countries. So you, young Indians, are going to define the world: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:28 (IST)
India will succeed as long as it's not splintered along religious lines: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:28 (IST)
Our diversity is our strength and we have to guard against being divided along sectarian or any other lines: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:27 (IST)
No society is immune from the darkest impulses of men and too often religion is used to tap into those instead of the light of God: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:26 (IST)
Nations are more successful when their women are successful: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:25 (IST)
Our nations are strongest when we see that we are all God's children, all equal in his eyes: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:25 (IST)
The girl who commanded the Guard of Honour, it's a great sign of strength: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:24 (IST)
We remember the wisdom of Gandhiji who said, 'for me the different religions are beautiful flowers in the same garden, branches of the same tree': President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:23 (IST)
Our daughters deserve the same chances as our sons: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:23 (IST)
In US, we are still working to ensure our women get equal opportunities. In India, it is the wives and mothers who hold the family together: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:20 (IST)
Michelle is not afraid to speak her mind or tell me when I'm wrong, which happens very often: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:19 (IST)
A young boy delivering lunch on a bicycle, a young girl hauling a bucket of water. Even as we live in a world of inequality, there is still hope if the grandson of a cook can be President and a tea-seller can become Prime Minister. Everyone has a chance: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:18 (IST)
My grandfather was a cook in the British army. Branches of Michelle's family were slaves as well as slave owners: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:17 (IST)
America wants to be India's partner as you protect the health of the people and the beauty of the nation: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:15 (IST)
We will continue to help India deal with the impact of climate change because no country should have to bear that burden alone: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:14 (IST)
If we are going to be global partners, our two nations must do more around the world: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:13 (IST)
We support resolution to include India as permanent member of the UN Security Council: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:12 (IST)
World will be safer if our two democracies stand together: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:11 (IST)
Let's put clean and renewable energy into the world, clean water that every child can drink: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:11 (IST)
With India leading the way, we can end the injustice of extreme poverty around the world: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:09 (IST)
I believe that our two democracies, the world's oldest and largest democracies, can stand together: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:09 (IST)
I believe that America can be India's best partner: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:08 (IST)
US has the largest Indian disapora in the world. 3 million proud Indian-Americans and they make America stronger: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:08 (IST)
We danced to bhangra, brought Diwali to the White House: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:07 (IST)
More than a 100 years ago, Swami Vivekananda helped bring Hinduism and yoga to America. he came to my hometown of Chicago. He began his speech with 'Sisters and brothers of America," so let me begin today by saying "Sisters and brothers of India": President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:05 (IST)
Senorita, bade bade deshon mein , you know what I mean: POTUS makes DDLJ reference
Jan 27, 2015 11:04 (IST)
Yesterday we saw the daredevils on their motorcycles. The Secret Service does not let me ride motorcycles, especially not on my head: President Obama
Jan 27, 2015 11:01 (IST)
Namaste, says POTUS to Siri Fort crowd


Jan 27, 2015 10:57 (IST)
FLOTUS arrives, wearing YET another flowered dress


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