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  Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President, faints during Kumaon University event in Nainital

  India | June 25, 2025 23:43 IST

  Moments after concluding his speech at the event, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down from the stage and made his way toward Mahendra Singh Pal, a former Lok Sabha MP and longtime parliamentary colleague.

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  Vice President Dhankhar backs CJI BR Gavai on protocol, says 'I am also a sufferer'

  India | May 19, 2025 23:10 IST

  Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday backed Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai's call for strict adherence to protocol, lamenting the absence of the vice-president's portrait alongside those of the president and prime minister. Dhankhar said he too had experienced protocol lapses at times.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  VP Dhankhar lauds Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during central university convocation in Motihari

  Bihar | December 08, 2024 12:09 IST

  Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar highlighted key achievements of the Central govt and praised Bihar govt for taking steps towards state's development. He also addressed the students during the convocation ceremony.

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  Diwali 2024: PM Modi extends greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, VP Jagdeep Dhankhar | VIDEO

  India | October 31, 2024 21:40 IST

  Diwali 2024: Extended Diwali wishes to soldiers while lauding their willpower and courage, PM Modi said today that the country has a government that will not compromise an inch of land on the borders.

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  US Vice-Presidential Debate TAKEAWAYS: Vance, Walz focus their attacks on Middle East, immigration

  World | October 02, 2024 10:43 IST

  Vance and Walz trained the bulk of their attacks not on their on-stage rival, but on the running mates who weren't in the room. Both vice presidential nominees sought to convey a genial mien as they lobbed criticism at Harris and Trump, respectively.

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  'Vulnerable sections targeted, sugar-coated philosophy...': VP Dhankhar on religious conversions

  Rajasthan | September 27, 2024 7:51 IST

  Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said the Hindu religion is quintessentially inclusive in true sense. Spending life in the service of others is the essence and basic mantra of Indian culture. Even today the spirit of service is strongly present in Hindu society.

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  'Judiciary yielded to brazen dictatorial regime during emergency', says Jagdeep Dhankhar

  India | August 11, 2024 6:18 IST

  Dhankhar said the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan holds a place of pride, being amongst the nine High Courts in the country that held, despite the imposition of Emergency, that a person could demonstrate that his or her detention or arrest was not in compliance with the Rule of Law.

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  Kamala Harris' Vice President: Top candidates who could be the second-in-command if she wins race

  World | July 22, 2024 13:52 IST

  On Sunday, US President Joe Biden's announcement to step down from seeking reelection and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor in the Democratic candidacy presents Harris with an urgent and critical decision: selecting her running mate.

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  'I am shocked beyond words': VP Dhankhar condemns P Chidambaram's remarks on new criminal laws

  India | July 06, 2024 17:08 IST

  Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram for his derogatory comments on recently implemented criminal laws, calling his statements an insult to Parliament and urging citizens to guard against narratives that demean national institutions.

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  Congress slams government over relocation of statues in Parliament complex, calls it unilateral

  India | June 16, 2024 22:48 IST

  Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the statues of great leaders were removed from their locations without consultation, violating democratic principles emphasising that those statues were placed in prominent locations after due deliberation.

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  Plane carrying Malawi's Vice President, nine others, goes missing: Report

  World | June 11, 2024 6:18 IST

  According to Malawi's presidential office, the aircraft went "off the radar" after taking off from Malawi's capital of Lilongwe at 9:17 am (local time). Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima, his wife Mary and other officials were on the board when it disappeared.

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  Vice-President Dhankhar pays tribute to Ebrahim Raisi, meets acting Iranian-President I WATCH

  World | May 22, 2024 20:08 IST

  Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who reached Tehran on Wednesday, paid homage to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash. Also, he met the interim President and conveyed condolences over the tragic demise.

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  'Feel blessed': Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar visits Ayodhya's Ram temple

  Uttar Pradesh | May 10, 2024 22:35 IST

  Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar visited Ayodhya for the first time since the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in January. Accompanied by his family, he offered prayers at the newly constructed Ram Temple.

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  Sonia Gandhi, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Ajay Maken among 14 sworn in as Rajya Sabha members

  India | April 04, 2024 17:59 IST

  Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was elected to the upper house from Odisha with the support of the Biju Janata Dal.