Vice President
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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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Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President, faints during Kumaon University event in Nainital
India | Jun 25, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTMoments 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, 11:10 PM ISTVice-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 | 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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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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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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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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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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VP Dhankhar lauds Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during central university convocation in Motihari
Bihar | Dec 08, 2024, 12:09 PM ISTVice 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 | Oct 31, 2024, 09:40 PM ISTDiwali 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 | Oct 02, 2024, 10:43 AM ISTVance 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 | Sep 27, 2024, 07:51 AM ISTVice 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 | Aug 11, 2024, 06:18 AM ISTDhankhar 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 | Jul 22, 2024, 01:52 PM ISTOn 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 | Jul 06, 2024, 05:08 PM ISTVice 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 | Jun 16, 2024, 10:48 PM ISTCongress 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 | Jun 11, 2024, 06:18 AM ISTAccording 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, 08:08 PM ISTVice 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, 10:35 PM ISTVice 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.