JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: PM Modi Welcomes US VP, Wife Usha Vance; Trade, Tariff Talks In Focus

JD Vance In India Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US Vice President JD Vance on Monday, April 21. The two world leaders are expected to hold discussions related to US-India bilateral trade deals. Vance's visit also comes at a time when US 47th President Trump has paused reciprocal tariffs for a 90-day period, allowing countries to engage in resolution talks to avoid the tariffs. India is looking to minimize the impact of tariffs on their trade balance.

Vance began his first trip to India on April 21, in New Delhi, with his wife and three children.

He is scheduled to attend a programme in Jaipur and Agra in the next two days, with departure to follow on April 24th. His meeting with PM Modi on April 21st, is pivotal for both economies.

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Apr 21, 2025, 9:30 pm IST

JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: Hopes For Bilateral Trade Between India-US

Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services said: There is optimism over U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s four-day visit to India on hopes of a bilateral trade deal between the two countries.

Apr 21, 2025, 9:05 pm IST

US VP JD Vance India Visit Live: PM Modi's Special Gift To JD Vance's Children

JD Vance and Usha Vance's three children Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel received a peacock feather each from PM Modi. The three children fondly looked around PM Modi's official residency and were even seen sitting on the PM's lap as they talked to him.

Apr 21, 2025, 8:59 pm IST

US Vice President India Live Updates: Who Is The US Second Lady Usha Vance?

Married to US 50th VP JD Vance, Usha Vance has an Indian-origin, making her the first Asian American and first Hindu American second lady of the world's largest economy. Usha comes from a Telugu family, and graduated from Yale University with bachelor's degree in history. She also worked as law clerk for many senior federal judges including Chief Justice John Roberts, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and Judge Amul Thapar. JD met his lovely wife, Usha, during their time in law school together. Today, they reside in Cincinnati, Ohio and are proud parents to three beautiful children.

Apr 21, 2025, 8:50 pm IST

JD Vance In India Live Updates: What To Expect From PM Modi-JD Vance Meeting?

As per government website, News On Air, the visit of US Vice President J D Vance to India will provide an opportunity for both sides to review the progress in bilateral relations and the implementation of the outcomes of the India-U.S. Joint Statement issued on 13th February this year during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US. The two sides will also exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. India and the United States enjoy a comprehensive global strategic partnership covering almost all areas of human endeavour, driven by shared democratic values, convergence of interests on a range of issues, and vibrant people-to-people contacts. Regular dialogue between the Leaders of both sides is an important element of the expanding bilateral ties.

Apr 21, 2025, 8:49 pm IST

JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: PM Modi Welcomes JD Vance

VIDEO | Delhi: PM Modi (@narendramodi) welcomes US Vice President JD Vance (@JDVance) and his family to his official residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.

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(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/kbqAGSA4vS

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 21, 2025

In a heartwarming video clip, PM Modi is seen to welcome US vice president along with his family to his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. The JD Vance, along with his wife Usha Vance and three children are seen exploring the official resident.

Apr 21, 2025, 8:46 pm IST

JD Vance In India Live Updates: Vance And Family Visit Akshardham Temple

Before his schedule with PM Modi, JD Vance and his family visited Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Delhi, situated near the banks of Yamuna earlier on Monday. Him and his family expressed their joy and the experience. The 50th VP of US, in the temple book wrote, "Thank you all so much for your hospitality and kindness in welcoming me and my family to this beautiful place. It is a great credit to India that you built a beautiful temple with precision and care. Our kids, in particular, loved it. God bless."

Apr 21, 2025, 8:39 pm IST

JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: US VP's 4-Day Trip

The US vice president, JD Vance, arrived in India for a four-day trip on Monday, April 21. His arrival along with his wife and three children took place in New Delhi at around 10:00 am. This would mark Vance's first official trip to India since he became the 50th VP of the USA, alongside President Trump. Vance's visit is pivotal and at a time when India is in talks for tariff resolutions with Trump.