On Saturday, United States Vice President JD Vance held a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reaffirming their joint efforts to strengthen ties in trade, defense, critical and emerging technologies, energy security, and critical minerals. This discussion took place as the US Senate passed a bill aiming to impose 100% tariffs on five nations, including India and China, for purchasing oil from Russia. During their talk, both leaders also shared perspectives on global developments of mutual concern. The latest India news can be found on the TOI app.