1 / 9Warm Delhi Welcome: US Vice President JD Vance, his wife Usha, and their three children arrived in Delhi on Monday for a four-day visit. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw received them at Palam airport with an Indian classical dance performance. The visit follows Vance’s weekend trip to Rome, where he met Pope Francis. This marks his first official trip to India, combining diplomatic and cultural engagements. (AP Photo)
2 / 9Viral Family Photos: Vance’s children—eight-year-old Ewan, five-year-old Vivek, and three-year-old Mirabel—captured attention in traditional Indian attire. Their photographs, taken upon landing in Delhi, quickly spread across social media. The trio’s outfits were chosen to honour Indian culture, endearing them to local photographers and online audiences during the visit. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw greeted them, and a ceremonial welcome was held to mark their arrival. (PTI Photo)
3 / 9Akshardham Temple Visit: The Vance family visited the Akshardham Temple in Delhi on Monday morning. They posed for camera crews outside the temple’s grand facade, showcasing India’s cultural heritage. The visit, part of their itinerary, highlighted Usha’s Hindu background, as her parents immigrated from India to the US in the 1970s. (PTI Photo)
4 / 9Traditional Attire: Ewan and Vivek wore yellow and grey kurtas paired with white pyjamas, reflecting Indian traditional style. Mirabel was dressed in a teal green anarkali suit with a jacket, suitable for the occasion. Vance wore a navy blue suit, while Usha chose a red dress with a white blazer, blending Western and Indian aesthetics. (PTI Photo)
5 / 9Modi Leads Discussions: After holding detailed talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for Vance and his family on Monday evening. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, and Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra will join Modi to discuss the trade pact and ways to strengthen India-US relations. (AP Photo)
6 / 9Travel to Jaipur, Agra: Besides Delhi, Vance and his family will visit Jaipur and Agra. They will stay at the ITC Maurya Sheraton in Delhi, travel to Jaipur on Monday night, visit historical sites like the UNESCO-listed Amer Fort on April 22, and see the Taj Mahal and Shilpgram in Agra on April 23 before returning to Jaipur. (AP Photo)
7 / 9Jaipur Speech Planned: On April 22, Vance will speak at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur to diplomats, foreign policy experts, Indian officials, and academics. His address will focus on the future of India-US relations under President Donald Trump’s administration, especially in light of recent trade developments. (AP Photo)
8 / 9Pope Francis Tribute: Before arriving in India, Vance met Pope Francis in Rome on Easter Sunday. He paid tribute to the Pope, who died on Easter Monday at 88 from double pneumonia. In a social media post, Vance, a devout Catholic, expressed condolences to Christians worldwide, recalling Francis’ inspiring homily during the early COVID-19 days. (AP Photo)
9 / 9Trade Deal in Focus: The visit comes after Trump imposed and then paused tariffs on India and other countries. New Delhi and Washington aim to finalise a trade agreement to boost bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, enhancing economic ties and addressing tensions from Trump’s earlier tariff policies. (AP Photo)
