JD Vance / Today US Vice President is coming to India with his family, will have dinner with PM Modi

JD Vance: US Vice President JD Vance is arriving in New Delhi today on a four-day visit to India. This visit is considered special not only from a diplomatic point of view but also from a cultural and family point of view. Vice President Vance has come to India with his wife Usha Vance and three children - Ivan, Vivek and Mirabel. At 9.30 am, his plane will land at Palam Airbase, where he will be formally welcomed.

Cultural beginning: Darshan at Akshardham Temple

As soon as they reach Delhi, the Vance family will first visit the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. This visit marks the cultural beginning of their India visit and also reflects the respect of the Vance family towards Indian culture.

Meeting with PM Modi and dinner

In the evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will welcome the Vance family at his official residence. After this meeting, a special dinner has been organized in honor of Vance, which will also be attended by top representatives of India and America. The Indian delegation includes External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, and Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra.

Main agenda of talks: Trade and security

JD Vance's visit is taking place at a time when President Donald Trump's tariff policy has created a stir in global trade. There has been tension in trade relations due to tariffs imposed on 60 countries including India. That is why special attention will be given to reducing tariffs, import duties, and non-tariff barriers in this visit.

India and the US aim to take bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. This visit can prove to be an important link in this direction. Apart from this, there will also be discussions on regional security, strategic cooperation, and reducing tensions arising from the policies of the Trump administration.

Itinerary: A confluence of cultural, political and economic fusion

• April 21: Arrival in Delhi, Akshardham Temple Darshan, meeting with PM Modi and dinner
• April 21 night: Departure for Jaipur, stay at Rambagh Palace
• April 22: Visit to Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar; Participation in International Business Summit
• 23 April: Visit to Agra, visit to Taj Mahal and Shilpgram
• 24 April: Return to America from Jaipur

Second Lady of Indian origin: Usha Vance

One special thing about this tour is that America's Second Lady Usha Vance is of Indian origin. Her parents belonged to East Godavari and Krishna districts of Andhra Pradesh and later settled in America. Usha was born in America, but this is her first visit to India, which she is very excited about. For her, this trip is also an emotional opportunity to connect with her roots.