Narendra Modi junks protocol at airport for Barack Obama greet ‘n meet

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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi January 25, 2015. In a fresh bid to make India an enduring strategic partner, Obama landed in New Delhi on Sunday for a highly symbolic visit and to nurture friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who a year ago was persona non grata in Washington. (Reuters)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs visiting US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama upon their arrival at Air Force station Palam, in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with visiting US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave upon their arrival at Air Force station Palam, in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with US President Barack Obama upon his arrival at Air Force station Palam, in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

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U.S. President Barack Obama walks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon arrival at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi January 25, 2015.(Reuters)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes a light moment with visiting US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama upon their arrival at Air Force station Palam, in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves after receiving US President Barack Obama at Air Force station Palam, in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives for a ceremonial reception at the Indian Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. (AP)

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U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hand with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, watched by Indian President Pranab Mukherjee during a ceremonial reception at the Indian Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. (AP)

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US President Barack Obama folds his hands in traditional 'Namaste' style as President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi look on during his ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

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U.S. President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) wave towards the media during a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi January 25, 2015. (Reuters)

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U.S. President Barack Obama scatters rose petals at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial at Rajghat in New Delhi January 25, 2015. (Reuters)

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US President Barack Obama inspects the guard of honour during a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduces his Council of Ministers and high level officers to US President Barack Obama during his ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday.(PTI)