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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicJD Vance

Topic: JD Vance

JD Vance’s India visit is a trigger for ‘Made in China vs Made in India’ rivalry, say Chinese

A researcher at the Shanghai Institute of International Studies argues that India has aligned itself with the US since the trade war began, seeking favourable terms to attract relocating industries.

US Veep JD Vance warns of ‘dire consequences’ if India, US lag behind in tech & defence

In Jaipur, Vance rejected claims Trump sought to start a global trade war, characterising the tariffs announced earlier this month as an effort to 'rebalance' global trade.

‘Dialogue and diplomacy the way forward,’ JD Vance and Modi progress talk on US-India trade deal

US Vice President Vance's India visit is also seen as groundwork for Trump’s later trip for the Quad leaders’ summit with India, Australia, Japan.

JD Vance’s 1st India visit: Talks with PM Modi on trade & defence on agenda on Day 1

A formal meeting between the US VP and the PM is scheduled for 6.30 pm Monday. Accompanied by his Indian-origin wife Usha Vance & their children, this marks Vance’s first trip to India.

‘Signal-gate’ to Laura Loomer’s ire, why US NSA Mike Waltz’s India visit remains in limbo

Waltz was earlier expected to travel to India later this month. However, he may now travel in early May, or potentially even later. He has faced a turbulent few weeks.

‘Neo-Cold War mentality’, ‘arrogance’—Chinese are fuming over JD Vance’s ‘peasants’ remark

A Baidu commentary suggested that JD Vance’s remark laid bare the systemic arrogance of the American political elite, revealing how developing countries are often reduced to caricatures.

Why India needs to be a part of strategic conversations on Greenland

We must consider a balanced, diplomatic approach and create a bridge with Greenland. We cannot afford to miss the geopolitical boat.

From tariff tension & Vance’s upcoming visit to Starlink’s entry, India-US ties make global waves

In India, the Hindi versus Tamil language battle is intensifying, with the BBC reporting on tensions over the National Education Policy and its contentious implementation.

Trump 2.0 cabinet: The key picks steering his ‘America First’ agenda

Overhauling federal agencies, streamlining govt operations, strengthening national security & taking a hardline stance on immigration some of key priorities for US President’s 2nd term.

‘In America, impossible is what we do best,’ says Trump in inaugural address, promises ‘golden age’

In his 30-minutes speech at the Capitol Rotunda, the 47th US president said his election was a mandate to reverse a ‘horrible betrayal’, and that America’s ‘decline’ was now over.

On Camera

With de-facto control over Venezuela, Trump has his very own oil empire

It’s a geopolitical game changer. US, now, has primacy over oil-producing allies and adversaries alike — whether it’s Saudi Arabia or Iran, Nigeria or Russia.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.