US Vice President JD Vance, who was the last foreign leader to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on Sunday, expressed his condolences on the Pope's passing, saying "my heart goes out..."
Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, along with their children, visited the Akshardham Temple as they arrived in India for their first official visit from April 21 to 24.
US Vice President JD Vance began his first official visit to India, arriving in New Delhi with his family and receiving a ceremonial welcome. The visit includes meetings with PM Modi and a stop at Akshardham Temple.
US Vice President JD Vance on Monday arrived at Palam airport for his first official visit to India. He is being accompanied by his Indian-origin wife, Usha Vance and their children, as well as senior members of the US Administration.
Upon her arrival, she was received by Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to the US, and Srikar Reddy Koppula, Consul General of India in San Francisco.
Following his meeting with PM Modi in Delhi, Vice President Vance will travel to Jaipur on Tuesday. On April 23, he is scheduled to visit Agra. His visit to India will conclude on Thursday, April 24, with his departure from the country at 6.40 a.m.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on Friday expressed appreciation towards US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday confirmed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India, where he will face charges for his role in planning the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.
During Tiger Triumph 2025, the US Navy's P-8A Poseidon crew visited VIT University, engaging with students in a display of technological cooperation and people-to-people ties that underscore the growing US-India defence partnership.