JD Vance

FirstUp: Public viewing of Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica... The headlines today

In today's headlines, Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, with a memorial mass to be held in Jerusalem. US Vice President JD Vance visits Agra and a Ukrainian delegation arrives in London for ceasefire talks

Vance’s visit suggests India isn’t just a balancer now, it’s a key partner

A trade agreement is one of the priority agenda items on Vice President JD Vance’s itinerary

Watch | Vance hails India as ‘first of its class’ defence partner for US to keep Indo-Pacific safe

JD Vance called on India to give greater access to its markets, buy more American energy and defence hardware as he outlined the vision for stronger ties between the two countries.

‘That’s why we respect PM Modi…’: Vance says India ‘coaxing’ US to buy ethanol, defence equipment under BTA

In a speech in Rajasthan's Jaipur, US Vice President JD Vance said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is respected because he is a 'tough negotiator'

‘PM Modi is most popular in democratic world’: JD Vance says ‘there is a pride in being Indian’

US Vice President JD Vance said that PM Modi is arguably the 'most popular' in the democratic world and that the Indian leader's approval ratings make him 'jealous'

Did JD Vance flout Vatican rules by getting photographed in the Sistine Chapel?

US Vice President JD Vance’s Vatican visit has made headlines, especially as he was one of the last foreign leaders to meet Pope Francis before his death on Monday. Besides the meeting, social media users are talking about Vance’s picture inside the Sistine Chapel with his son in his arms. Why is the photo receiving backlash?

US-India trade deal, Trump’s visit… What PM Modi and US VP JD Vance discussed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance held one-on-one and delegation-level talks on the crucial India-US bilateral trade agreement and the overall relationship between the two countries. The two leaders also discussed US President Donald Trump’s possible visit to India later in the year. Following the talks, the PM hosted the US Second Family for dinner

FirstUp: PM Modi visits Saudi Arabia, JD Vance to deliver speech in Jaipur… The headlines today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, during which he will meet Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. This will be his first visit to the kingdom in his third term. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance, who arrived in India on Monday with his wife Usha Vance and their children, will deliver a policy speech at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur. He is expected to speak on broader aspects of India–US relations under the Trump administration

JD Vance India Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi, US Vice President Vance discuss trade, strategic ties and global issues

US Vice President JD Vance in India Live Updates: US Vice President JD Vance has reached the 7 Lok Kalyan Marg to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trade talks are set to take primacy in their discussions. Earlier in the day, he visited the Akshardham temple and Janpath market along with his wife, Usha, and three children. Upon his arrival in India, he received a ceremonial guard of honour.

India breaks protocol to receive JD Vance, bilateral trade deal on table

When Vance landed in India, he and his family were received by Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw. This marked a significant difference from the welcome former US President Joe Biden received in India. Here's how