Vice President Of India
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CP Radhakrishnan sworn in as new Vice President of India in presence of PM Modi, Dhankhar
India | Sep 12, 2025, 01:55 PM ISTThe 67-year-old Radhakrishanan had won the vice presidential election on September 9, defeating the joint opposition nominee B Sudershan Reddy by a margin of 152 votes.
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Vice President's security: CRPF to take charge with Z+ cover after MHA threat reassessment
India | Sep 10, 2025, 09:29 AM ISTThe CRPF is set to take over the security of the Vice President of India with a Z+ category cover. The MHA ordered the move after a fresh threat assessment by the Intelligence Bureau. Delhi Police will continue to manage outer security duties.
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14 MPs who abstained from voting in Vice Presidential Election
India | Sep 09, 2025, 07:45 PM ISTThe Vice President elections witnessed a direct contest between the ruling NDA's CP Radhakrishnan and the joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy. The BJP-led alliance emerged victorious in the results with CP Radhakrishnan becoming the 15th Vice President of India.
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Vice President Election Result: Radhakrishnan wins, President Murmu and PM Modi congratulate
India | Sep 09, 2025, 09:36 PM ISTVice President Election 2025: NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India, securing a total of 452 votes.
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Vice President Election: Who is the only Indian to have served as CJI, VP and Acting President?
India | Sep 09, 2025, 04:03 PM ISTJustice Hidayatullah's unmatched journey through all three top constitutional roles reflects the strength of India's democratic framework and the depth of its leadership.
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Vice President Election: Who is leading in various states? Breakdown of vote tally for NDA, INDIA
India | Sep 09, 2025, 02:53 PM ISTVice President Election 2025: In the 2022 Vice Presidential Election, Jagdeep Dhankhar received 528 votes (74.37 per cent) and secured a massive victory with a margin of 346 votes against his rival candidate Margaret Alva, who got only 182 votes (25.63 per cent).
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Vice Presidential Election 2025: Fascinating trivia from all Indian VP polls
India | Sep 06, 2025, 12:07 AM ISTVice Presidential polls will be held on September 9 after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post in the middle of his term.
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Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar applies for pension as ex-MLA in Rajasthan
India | Aug 31, 2025, 06:34 AM ISTJagdeep Dhankhar, who represented the Kishangarh Assembly constituency as a Congress MLA from 1993 to 1998, received a pension as a former legislator until July 2019. It was discontinued after he was appointed the governor of West Bengal.
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OPINION | CPR for VP: Non-controversial and respected
India | Aug 19, 2025, 06:09 PM ISTAs far as the numbers are concerned in the electorate that will elect the new Vice President, Radhakrishnan’s victory is almost certain. BJP and its allies command a clear majority, and it will be difficult for Congress and its allies in the Opposition bloc to oppose CPR’s candidature.
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Who is B Sudershan Reddy, the INDIA bloc's candidate for the Vice Presidential post?
India | Aug 19, 2025, 04:18 PM ISTWho is B Sudershan Reddy: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge announced B Sudershan Reddy as the INDIA bloc's Vice Presidential candidate, pitting him against NDA's CP Radhakrishan
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Tiruchi Siva to be Opposition's VP nominee against CP Radhakrishnan? This is what the DMK MP said
India | Aug 18, 2025, 05:56 PM ISTOn the speculations of him being the Opposition's Vice Presidential candidate, DMK MP Tiruchi Siva said he is not the person to say that, as his leaders are discussing it.
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Why BJP chose CP Radhakrishnan: Decoding the Tamil Nadu strategy behind NDA's Vice President pick
India | Aug 17, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTVice President Election: From serving as the BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief to holding the governorship of Maharashtra and now being chosen for one of the highest constitutional offices in the country, Radhakrishnan’s career reflects resilience, loyalty, and decades of dedicated political service.
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From teachers to diplomats to lawyers: List of all Vice Presidents of India | In pics
India | Sep 09, 2025, 07:53 PM ISTAs the process to elect the new Vice President of India has begun. Let's look at all those who have held the country's second-highest constitutional office over the years. The post became vacant on July 21 after the unexpected resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.
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Election Commission issues notification for Vice President's election, nomination process begins
India | Aug 07, 2025, 08:25 AM ISTThe post fell vacant on July 21 following the surprise resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing health reasons. Dhankhar's tenure was to end in August 2027.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns as Vice President, Citing Health Reasons | Official Statement Released
News | Jul 22, 2025, 01:31 PM ISTVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has officially resigned from his post, citing health issues. His unexpected decision has sparked political discussions and concern over his well-being across the nation.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: How is Vice President elected in India? | Explained
India | Jul 22, 2025, 11:58 AM ISTJagdeep Dhankhar has resigned as the Vice President of India, citing health reasons in a letter addressed to the President of India. His resignation has triggered speculations in political circles.
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'If it was truly about health…': Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President sparks political buzz
India | Jul 21, 2025, 11:27 PM ISTJagdeep Dhankhar resigned midway through his tenure, effective immediately, citing health issues. In a letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar stated that his resignation is in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution of India.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns mid-term as Vice President of India: What happens next?
India | Jul 21, 2025, 11:50 PM ISTThe Vice President of India holds the second-highest constitutional office in the country after the President. But what happens if the Vice President resigns before completing the five-year term? Here's a detailed look at the constitutional and procedural aspects that come into play.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: Who were the other two Vice Presidents of India to quit mid-term?
India | Jul 22, 2025, 08:48 PM ISTVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post on July 21, 2025, citing health concerns and acting on medical advice. In his letter to President Droupadi Murmu, he invoked Article 67(a) of the Constitution. Dhankhar became the third VP in India’s history to step down midway.
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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."