US Vice President JD Vance Begins Four-Day India Visit

U.S. Vice President JD Vance began a four-day visit to India, accompanied by his wife Usha Vance and their three children, in a trip blending diplomatic engagement and personal significance. The visit includes high-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on strengthening bilateral trade, regional security, and strategic cooperation. The Vance family's itinerary spans New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, and features cultural activities such as visits to the Akshardham Temple and the Taj Mahal, with the children donning traditional Indian attire to honor Usha Vance's Indian heritage. The trip has generated excitement both in India, including Usha's ancestral village in Andhra Pradesh, and in the local media, which has highlighted both official meetings and personal connections. The visit also caused significant traffic advisories and restrictions in Delhi to accommodate security and official movement. Vance's India visit follows a recent trip to Italy, where he met with Pope Francis and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.