Jagdeep Dhankhar
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VP Dhankhar's fresh salvo at judiciary: 'Constitution is for people, those elected ultimate masters'
India | Apr 22, 2025, 02:23 PM ISTConstitution 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 | Apr 18, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTSenior 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 | Apr 18, 2025, 12:40 PM ISTDhankhar'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 | Apr 17, 2025, 06:27 PM ISTVP 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 | Apr 12, 2025, 09:23 PM ISTMP 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 | Mar 12, 2025, 01:00 PM ISTDoctors 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 | Mar 09, 2025, 02:54 PM ISTVice 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 | Mar 09, 2025, 02:54 PM ISTJagdeep 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 | Feb 15, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTThe 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 | Feb 13, 2025, 12:12 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 05, 2025, 12:47 PM ISTDelhi 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 | Feb 04, 2025, 10:27 AM ISTPrince 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 | Dec 19, 2024, 04:44 PM ISTNo-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 | Dec 18, 2024, 02:21 PM ISTPM 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 | Dec 13, 2024, 01:02 PM ISTMajor 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 | Dec 13, 2024, 12:26 PM ISTDhankhar 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 | Dec 11, 2024, 11:31 PM ISTAn 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 | Dec 11, 2024, 04:47 PM ISTMallikarjun 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 | Dec 11, 2024, 03:05 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 10, 2024, 10:03 PM ISTOpposition 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...