The vice-presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday, with NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan expected to win against opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy. NDA’s strong majority in the electoral college, along with support from other parties, positions Radhakrishnan for a comfortable victory. Polling will occur in Parliament, and the results are anticipated late in the evening, marking a significant political event.

Amidst US-India tariff tensions, Ukrainian President Zelensky endorsed US tariffs on nations dealing with Russia, despite Ukraine’s reliance on Indian-refined Russian oil. White House trade advisor Peter Navarro criticized India’s oil purchases, prompting backlash and accusations of anti-BRICS rhetoric.

The White House said US President Donald Trump did not sign or draw an alleged birthday note to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003 that was released on Monday by Democratic lawmakers.