Obama leaves for India visit

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) US President Barack Obama took off Saturday morning for his three-day historic visit to India to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day parade, described as a "genuine honour" by the White House. Due to inclement weather, Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrived at the Andrews joint base by motorcade instead of Marine One. Obama's presidential Air Force One plane will have a refuelling stop at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany before flying to New Delhi. Shortly b