JD Vance Agra visit highlights: US V-P cancels planned visit to Jaipur's City Palace
JD Vance Agra Visit highlights: JD Vance arrived in India on Monday, April 21, for a ‘private’ trip. He is accompanied by his wife Usha Vance, their children and other senior members of the US administration.
JD Vance Agra Visit highlights: The United States Vice President JD Vance, who is on a four-day visit to India, extended condolences to victims of a “devastating terrorist attack” on tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, which occurred on the second day of their visit to India. This is JD Vance’s first official visit to India....Read More
His visit kickstarted on Monday, April 21, when he landed at Delhi’s Palam airport along with his family on Monday after completing his visit to Italy. JD Vance, along with his wife Usha Vance and their children were received by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the Palam airport. The US Vice President also received a ceremonial Guard of Honour upon his arrival.
On Wednesday, JD Vance and his family visited the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders in the world. They returned to Jaipur in the evening and is scheduled to leave India on Thursday morning.
The Vance family visited the Amer Fort, also called the Amber Fort, in Jaipur on Tuesday. JD Vance also spoke about India-US relations at the Rajasthan International Centre on Tuesday. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he sought to strike a balance between the Trump administration’s economic agenda and the goal of strengthening the partnership between Washington and New Delhi. Vance also criticised previous US administrations for their handling of ties with India, saying Washington had approached Modi “with an attitude of preachiness or even...condescension
On his first day of visit, Vance held a meeting with Modi where both of them discussed ways to bolster cooperation in energy, defence and strategic technologies and welcomed the significant progress in the negotiations for a mutually beneficial India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, which is focused on the welfare of the people of the countries.
JD Vance's India visit | Key points
- The timing of JD Vance’s India visit is critical as it comes amid a global trade war after the US announced punishing reciprocal tariffs on several countries across the globe, including India.
- PM Modi and JD Vance discussed several bilateral issues during their meeting, including trade.
- On the second day of JD Vance’s India visit, a brutal terror attack killed at least 26 unarmed civilians, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.
- JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance extended condolences to the victims of the terror attack.
- JD Vance’s visit comes weeks after US’ Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard also visited India for a geopolitical conference.
- During the visit, JD Vance is accompanied by his wife Usha, their children and other senior members of the US administration.
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- 23 Apr 2025, 05:38:49 PM IST
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- 23 Apr 2025, 04:44:52 PM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live: Vance cancels planned visit to Jaipur's City Palace
Vance returned to Jaipur and headed to the Rambagh Palace hotel after cancelling his proposed visit to the City Palace.
The Vance family was scheduled to visit the City Palace for two hours on their return from Agra. They are scheduled to return to the US on Thursday morning.
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- 23 Apr 2025, 03:48:07 PM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live:Vance calls for Ukraine, Russia to ‘strike a deal’ to end war
US Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Moscow and Kyiv must strike a deal or Washington would ends its efforts to reach a ceasefire.
"We've issued a very explicit proposal to both the Russians and the Ukrainians, and it's time for them to either say yes, or for the United States to walk away from this process," Vance told reporters.
- 23 Apr 2025, 02:34:31 PM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live: Colourful 'rangolis', sand art and decorations greet Vance in Agra
According to an official statement, colourful 'rangolis', sand art and decorations graced the key roundabouts en route the Taj Mahal, creating a festive atmosphere. Large hoardings welcoming the Vance family were also put up at many places along the way.
The Vance family travelled by car from the airport to the Taj Mahal. The routes along their convoy's path were specially decorated, with hundreds of schoolchildren lining the streets, waving both the US flag and the Tricolour.
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- 23 Apr 2025, 01:53:49 PM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live: What US Vice President said on Ukraine war during Agra visit
United States Vice President JD Vance, while talking to media during his Agra visit on Wednesday, said the US has issued a “very explicit proposal” to Russia and Ukraine on a path forward to a peace deal, adding “it’s time for them to either say yes or for the United States to walk away from this process,” reported Bloomberg.
“The current lines, somewhere close to them is where you’re ultimately, I think, going to draw the new lines in the conflict,” Bloomberg quoted JD Vance as saying.
The US Vice President was talking after his visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra. “There’s going to have to be some territorial swaps,” he said, adding that while the border may not wind up as the exact front lines as they stand now, in order to get the killing to stop both sides need to “put down their weapons, to freeze this thing and to get on with the business of actually building a better Russia and a better Ukraine.” (Bloomberg)
- 23 Apr 2025, 01:25:26 PM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live: ‘Testament to true love’ - What JD Vance wrote in Taj Mahal's visitor's diary
US Vice-President J D Vance on Wednesday visited the Taj Mahal along his Usha Vance wife and their three children, officials said.
"The Taj Mahal is amazing. A testament to true love, human ingenuity and a tribute to the great country of India," Vance wrote in the visitor's diary after his visit.
The Vance family landed at the Agra airport from Jaipur on Wednesday, where he was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, officials said. (PTI)
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- 23 Apr 2025, 12:54:19 PM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live: JD Vance's children dress up in Indian attire to visit Taj Mahal
For visiting the Taj Mahal, JD Vance, Usha Vance, and their three children dressed up in casual summer clothes. The second lady, who has opted for simple and chic clothing during all her appearances, slipped into a stripe print midi dress. JD Vance complemented his wife in a navy blue blazer, which he paired with a light blue button-down shirt and beige pants. Meanwhile, their sons Ewan and Vivek twinned om printed bandhgala kurtas, white pyjama pants, and their sister, Mirabel, wore a striped sleeveless blouse and flared pants.
- 23 Apr 2025, 12:22:02 PM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live: The Vance family's Taj Mahal trip - A key highlight of their India visit
United States Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance and their children, visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra on Tuesday, completing a key highlight of his official four-day visit to India. The family was received earlier in the day by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, marking the final stop of a tour that has spotlighted the strengthening ties between India and the United States.
The Vance family's visit to the Taj Mahal showcased a blend of cultural appreciation and diplomacy. Their visit to the 17th-century monument was part of a wider itinerary that included notable cultural and symbolic engagements across the country. (ANI)
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- 23 Apr 2025, 11:52:16 AM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live: Watch - The Vance family takes a stroll at Taj Mahal, poses for pictures
United States Vice President JD Vance, his wife and US' Second Lady Usha Vance and their three children visited the Taj Mahal today in Agra on their third day in India.
This is JD Vance's first official visit to India. After visiting the Taj Mahal, JD Vance and his family are scheduled to return back to Jaipur on Wednesday.
- 23 Apr 2025, 11:34:12 AM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live: US Vice President visits Taj Mahal with family
United States Vice President JD Vance, his wife Usha Vance and their three children visited the Taj Mahal in Agra on the third day of their trip to India.
Pictures show the Vance family posing in front of the monument and taking a stroll around it.
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- 23 Apr 2025, 11:10:19 AM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live: Watch - JD Vance's convoy heads to Taj Mahal
The convoy of Vice President of the United States, JD Vance heads towards the Taj Mahal in Agra. He is accompanied by his wife Usha Vance and their three children.
Visuals show several posters put in Agra welcoming JD Vance to the city.
- 23 Apr 2025, 10:51:46 AM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live: Watch - Yogi Adityanath welcomes JD Vance in Agra
US Vice President, along with his wife Usha Vance and three children were received by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath upon landing in Agra.
The family is heading to see the Taj Mahal and will return to Jaipur in the later in the day.
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- 23 Apr 2025, 10:26:06 AM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live: US Vice President heads to Taj Mahal
Convoy of United States Vice President JD Vance heads towards the Taj Mahal in Agra. He was received by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath upon landing in Agra.
- 23 Apr 2025, 10:09:44 AM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live: US V-P lands in Agra, received by UP CM Yogi Adityanath
US Vice President JD Vance landed in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Wednesday and was received by chief minister Yogi Adityanath at the airport. JD Vance is travelling with his wife Usha Vance and children.
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- 23 Apr 2025, 09:56:45 AM IST
JD Vance Agra Visit Live: Shedding ‘ghost city’ tag, Taj City all set for a ‘lively welcome’ to US vice-president
The UP government has undertaken a massive exercise to present a ‘lively image’ of Agra during US vice-president JD Vance’s visit here on Wednesday, to do away with the ‘ghost city’ tag given to the Taj city by former US President Bill Clinton in 2000.
During Clinton’s visit, the streets and the main Mall road were sealed, sanitised and he couldn’t find locals (apart from those engaged in arrangements and security personnel) on the streets on his way to the Taj Mahal. But this time, the district administration has decided to line up 1200 students and folk artistes along the stretch between the airport and Shilpgram to welcome the VVIP amid tight security. Read more.
- 23 Apr 2025, 09:35:49 AM IST
JD Vance India Visit Live: US Vice President leaves for Agra
US Vice President JD Vance has left for Agra from Jaipur on Wednesday morning. He is scheduled to return to Jaipur later in the day and visit the City Palace, officials said.
While in Agra, JD Vance will visit the Taj Mahal with his family. The family is scheduled to return to the US on Thursday morning.
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- 23 Apr 2025, 09:09:41 AM IST
JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: Preparations underway in Agra ahead of US VP's visit
Ahead of United States Vice President JD Vance' visit to Agra on Wednesday, preparations are underway the city.
JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, and their children are scheduled to visit the Taj Mahal today.
- 23 Apr 2025, 08:45:41 AM IST
JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: What US Vice President said on Pahalgam terror attack
US Vice President JD Vance reacted to the terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday and expressed condolences for those who died. At least 26 people lost their lives in the attack.
In a post on X, JD Vance said, "Usha and I extend our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack."
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- 23 Apr 2025, 08:38:05 AM IST
JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: US Vice President defends Donald Trump's harsh tariff stance
While speaking at an event in Jaipur on Tuesday, US Vice President JD Vance defended Donald Trump's harsh stance on tariffs and moudling the global trade in US' favour. He said that the aim of US' tariffs was to rebalance trade and create a better future for both India and the US.
Vance emphasised the potential for the US and India to work together, citing increased military exercises and collaboration on cutting-edge technologies.
- 23 Apr 2025, 08:33:07 AM IST
JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: India-US have finalised terms of reference for trade negotiations, said US Vice President
While addressing a gathering at Rajasthan International Centre on Tuesday, US Vice President JD Vance said that India and the US have finalised terms of reference for the ongoing negotiations for completing a bilateral trade agreement between the two countries, reported ANI.
"What president Trump and Prime Minister Modi announced in February that our countries aimed to more than double our Lateral trade to 500 billion dollars by the end of the decade. I know that both of them meant it and I'm encouraged by everything. Our nations are doing to get us there," he said.
"As many of you are aware, both of our governments are hard at work on a trade agreement on shared priorities like creating new jobs, building durable Supply chains and achieving prosperity for our workers and in our meeting yesterday, Prime Minister Modi and I made very good progress on all of those points. And we are especially excited to formally announce that America and India have officially finalised the terms of reference for the trade negotiation. I think this is a vital step," he added.
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