Obama in India
On a four-day-presidential trip to India, American President Barack Obama, along with his wife Michelle, arrived at the Mumbai airport.
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President Obama arrived in Mumbai on Saturday morning as part of a 10-day, four-nation swing through Asia that will put heavy emphasis on opening markets to American goods and creating jobs at home.
Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were given a red carpet welcome at the Mumbai airport. Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan presented Obama a coffee table book on Maharashtra. "I have been looking forward to this visit," Obama told the Maharashtra Chief Minister after landing.
On his first stop on a four-day India visit, US President Barack Obama visited the 26/11 memorial at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai. Obama also spoke to a few survivors of the 26/11 attacks, in which 166 people, including five Americans were killed. Day 1 Coverage: Videos | Highlights -
With unemployment hovering at 9.6 per cent, creation of more jobs for Americans tops Obama's agenda in India.
20 deals are slated to be announced between US and India worth $10 billion and these are expected to create over 50,000 jobs in the US. (AFP Photo) Day 1 Coverage: Videos | Highlights -
One of the key announcements was the removal of three Indian entities will from the embargoed list - Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Space Research (ISR0) and the Hyderabad-headquartered Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). Day 1 Coverage: Videos | Highlights
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In a statement, Mike Froman, the Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs says, "...the United States will support India's full membership in the four multilateral export control regimes. These are the Nuclear Suppliers Group; what's called the MTCR regime -- the Missile Technology Control Regime; the Australian Group; and the Wassanaar Arrangement." (AFP Photo) Day 1 Coverage: Videos | Highlights
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The President is clearly focusing on the Indian markets. His administration says that jobs and the US economy are on top of his agenda, which is aimed at inoculating him against any criticism that he is concentrating on foreign affairs while Americans are suffering with unemployment at 9.6 percent. Day 1 Coverage: Videos | Highlights
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"The Taj has been a symbol of the determination and resilience of the people of India. By staying here, we want to send out a message, we want our people secure," said Obama, after visiting the Tree of Life memorial at the Taj. (AP Photo) Day 1 Coverage: Videos | Highlights
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Barack Obama is greeted by Air Force Gen. Roger A. Brady as US Ambassador to Germany Philip D. Murphy stands at right. President Obama will visit India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan.
Obama will spend about a day-and-a-half in Mumbai before heading to New Delhi, the capital, for meetings with government leaders including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. (AP Photo) Day 1 Coverage: Videos | Highlights -
Several areas like Colaba and Churchgate have been turned into a virtual fortress .
Buildings and streets around the area were sanitized. In fact half an hour before Obama's convoy moves, all roads in the area were emptied out. Not a single vehicle was allowed to step out till after his convoy passes. (AFP Photo) Day 1 Coverage: Videos | Highlights
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