April 19, 2026 05:44 pm (IST)
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Modi, Obama holding talks at Hyderabad House in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama, who is on a three-day visit to India, is currently inside Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Sunday to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Crucial talks including one on a stalled nuclear deal are likely to be on agenda over a working lunch.
The two leaders will have an expanded delegation level meeting expected to last for about an hour.
TV channels showed Obama being presented with a gift by Modi at the Hyderabad House.
Earlier in the day, Obama was given a Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
During his ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, he was given 21 guns salute at the President House forecourt.
He was received at the President's House by Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The US President, who has arrived in India will his delegates and wife and US First Lady Michelle, said it is a matter of honour for him to be back in the Asian country.
"President Obama is honored to be back in #India to celebrate Republic Day and to begin a new chapter in the US-India partnership. Jai Hind!," the White House tweeted.
Obama met Indian cabinet ministers after the honour.
He will attend a state banquet hosted by President Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday evening.
Obama also went Rajghat to pay floral tributes to the father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi post the Guard of Honour. He was also seen planting a sapling at the Rajghat.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed US President Barack Obama with a warm hug at the Palam Airport in New Delhi.
Obama and his wife Michelle has come to India on an invitation by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend this year's Republic Day parade on Monday.
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