Modi to Consult with Vance Regarding Taxes
US Vice President J.D. Vance has arrived in New Delhi for a four-day official visit to India. This marks his first official trip to the country, and the visit is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral relations between the United States and India.
The central event of the visit is a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, scheduled for the evening of Vance's arrival in New Delhi. Other details of the agenda and itinerary have not been disclosed, but the visit is likely to include additional meetings with Indian government officials, business leaders, and cultural events that reflect bilateral cooperation.
Vice President Vance is accompanied by his Indian-origin wife Usha and their children during his visit to India. He has publicly appreciated Prime Minister Modi's hospitality during the visit.
The discussions with PM Modi are set against strategic considerations, such as addressing ongoing concerns including U.S. tariffs impacting trade with India.
In addition to the official meetings, Vance is also expected to visit Jaipur on Tuesday and Agra on Wednesday during his trip to India. The visit concluded with a visit to Italy before his arrival in India.
The visit is much-anticipated, with Prime Minister Modi expected to host a dinner for the Vance family at his residence following the talks.
Meanwhile, other news in India includes the Bombay High Court suggesting that it would be better to ignore the Communist Party of India (Marxist) than to take contempt action. The Congress party has also staged a protest in Mumbai over 'vote theft' allegations.
[1] NDTV - US Vice President J.D. Vance to hold talks with PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi [2] Hindustan Times - J.D. Vance appreciates Prime Minister Modi's hospitality during India visit [3] Reuters - US-India trade tensions expected to be discussed during Vance's visit [4] The Indian Express - J.D. Vance arrives in New Delhi for four-day official visit to India [5] CNN - J.D. Vance's India visit to focus on strengthening US-India ties
During Vice President J.D. Vance's official visit to India, policy-and-legislation discussions on U.S.-India trade tensions, particularly involving tariffs, are expected (1, 3). Moreover, the visit also includes a focus on politics, as Vance is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian government officials, along with attending cultural events reflecting bilateral cooperation (4, 5). News outside of the visit comprises the Bombay High Court suggesting to ignore the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and the Congress party's protest in Mumbai over 'vote theft' allegations (general-news).
