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  VP Dhankhar's fresh salvo at judiciary: 'Constitution is for people, those elected ultimate masters'

  India | April 22, 2025 14:23 IST

  Constitution is for the people. And its repository of safeguarding it is that of elected representatives. They are the ultimate masters as to what constitutional content will be. There is no visualisation in the Constitution of any authority above Parliament. Parliament is supreme," Dhankhar said.

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  President has no personal right of their own and Jagdeep Dhankhar should know this: Sibal | Video

  India | April 18, 2025 23:41 IST

  Senior advocate Kapil Sibal's reaction follows Dhankhar's comments, which appeared to criticise the judiciary for overstepping its bounds. VP Dhankar had stated that "Article 142 has become a nuclear missile against Democratic forces, available to the judiciary 24 x 7."

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  Dhankhar questions SC ruling: What is Article 142 which has been excoriated by Vice President?

  Explainers | April 18, 2025 12:40 IST

  Dhankhar's strong words to the judiciary came days after the Supreme Court fixed a timeline for the President to grant assent to the bills reserved for her consideration by the governor. He also described Article 142 as a "nuclear missile against democratic forces available to the judiciary 24x7".

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  Dhankhar takes on judiciary: Article 142 has become nuclear missile, can't direct President | Video

  India | April 17, 2025 18:27 IST

  VP Dhankhar explained that we cannot have a situation where you direct the President of India, and on what basis? The only right you have under the Constitution is to interpret the Constitution under Article 145(3). There, it has to be five judges or more.

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  MP government organises Vikramaditya Mahanatya at Red Fort, VP Dhankhar graces event

  Delhi | April 12, 2025 21:23 IST

  MP government is organising 'Mahanatya' at the Red Fort in New Delhi from April 12 to 14. The event aims to celebrate the legacy of the legendary emperor Vikramaditya through an elaborate historical drama featuring over 250 artists and live animals.

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  Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar discharged from AIIMS Delhi after cardiac treatment

  India | March 12, 2025 13:00 IST

  Doctors have advised the Vice President to take adequate rest over the next few days as a precautionary measure. His health is being closely monitored, and he is expected to resume duties gradually, as per a statement released by AIIMS

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  PM Modi visits AIIMS to meet Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, prays for speedy recovery

  Jobs | March 09, 2025 14:54 IST

  Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi early on Sunday, March 9, 2025, after experiencing uneasiness and chest pain.

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  Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar admitted to AIIMS after chest pain, PM Modi visits hospital

  India | March 09, 2025 14:54 IST

  Jagdeep Dhankhar admitted to AIIMS: The 73-year-old was taken to the hospital around 2 am, according to the sources.

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  Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questions CJI's role in 'Executive Appointments': 'How can...'

  India | February 15, 2025 11:10 IST

  The timing of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's statement is crucial as a panel is set to select the next the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Current CEC Rajiv Kumar retires on February 18.

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  Mallikarjun Kharge calls Waqf Bill report 'farzi', urges Rajya Sabha Chairman to return it to JPC

  India | February 13, 2025 12:12 IST

  The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill tabled the report in the Rajya Sabha prompting a chaotic response from the opposition. Kharge alleged that the dissent not of the opposition members in the JPC was removed from the report.

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  Delhi Assembly Elections: President Murmu, Sonia Gandhi, Kejriwal others cast their votes

  Delhi | February 05, 2025 12:47 IST

  Delhi Assembly Elections: The voting for the election of candidates for the 70-seat Delhi Assembly is underway. President Droupadi Murmu, LG VK Saxena and Sonia Gandhi among others have exercised their right to vote.

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  Duke of Edinburgh Prince Edward Meets VP Jagdeep Dhankhar in New Delhi

  News | February 04, 2025 10:27 IST

  Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, met Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in New Delhi, marking a notable diplomatic engagement between the two leaders.

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  Opposition's no-confidence motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected: Sources

  India | December 19, 2024 16:44 IST

  No-confidence motion rejected: The Opposition on December 10 gave notice to move a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar. The resolution was signed by 61 MPs.

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  PM Modi meets Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge at his office in Parliament

  India | December 18, 2024 14:21 IST

  PM Modi met Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in the Parliament.

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  VIDEO: Major security lapse as gas cylinder truck enters Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s convoy

  Rajasthan | December 13, 2024 13:02 IST

  Major security lapse in Jaipur: A gas cylinder-laden truck infiltrated Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s convoy at Akshaya Patra intersection, raising concerns about VIP security. Just an hour earlier, a similar breach in CM Bhajan Lal Sharma’s convoy led to the tragic death of an ASI.

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  'Have never undermined any MP,' says Jagdeep Dhankhar amid heated debate with Mallikarjun Kharge

  India | December 13, 2024 12:26 IST

  Dhankhar vs Kharge: Both the veteran leaders were seen engaging in war-of-words over a confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 11, 2024

  India | December 11, 2024 23:31 IST

  An FIR has been filed against four people in connection with the suicide of a 34-year-old deputy general manager of a private firm, Atul Subhash, who died by suicide in Bengaluru, accusing his wife, her family members, and a judge of harassment, extortion, and corruption.

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  Dhankhar a govt spokesperson, biggest disruptor: Congress on no-trust move against RS chairman

  India | December 11, 2024 16:47 IST

  Mallikarjun Kharge said that Jagdeep Dhankhar’s actions have hurt the dignity of India and there is no “personal fight" against the Rajya Sabha Chairman.

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  Congress attacking Dhankhar to divert attention from Soros issue: Kiren Rijiju

  India | December 11, 2024 15:05 IST

  The BJP alleged that the connection between US-based billionaire George Soros and the Nehru-Gandhi family runs deep, extending beyond Sonia Gandhi’s 'role'.

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  Super 100: Opposition gave notice of no-confidence motion to remove Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar...

  News | December 10, 2024 22:03 IST

  Opposition gave notice of no-confidence motion to remove Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar... 60 MPs signed... Due to short notice time, the motion cannot come in this session...