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NDA has majority in Rajya Sabha: Kiren Rijiju slams opposition for bringing no-confidence motion against Dhankar

Dec 10, 2024, at 02:03 pm

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday countered the Congress and its allies over moving a no-confidence motion against Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar and said opponents have 'disrespected' the dignity of the Chair.

Opposition moves no-confidence motion against VP Jagdeep Dhankar in RS

Dec 10, 2024, at 08:29 am

The opposition alliance, led by the Congress, on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, alleging partisan function of the house.

'Why was the promise not fulfilled?' VP Jagdeep Dhankar questions Agriculture Minister on farmers' issue

Dec 04, 2024, at 07:04 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Tuesday questioned the Centre regarding the farmers' issue as he directed most of his queries at the Union Agriculture Minister. 

'Despicable': Jagdeep Dhankar condemns Rahul Gandhi's reservation remark

Sep 13, 2024, at 05:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi Thursday without naming him and said there is nothing more "condemnable and despicable" than someone who holds a constitutional post "becoming part of" the enemies of the nation.

Such barbaric acts put entire civilization of country to shame, says Vice President Dhankar on Kolkata doctor rape and murder incident

Sep 02, 2024, at 04:00 am

Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Sunday termed the violence committed against a health warrior on August 9th as barbarity expressed in extremity, shaming entire humanity.

Jagdeep Dhankar slams Kapil Sibal-led bar association for calling violence against women 'symptomatic malaise'

Aug 31, 2024, at 07:00 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday strongly condemned a purported statement made by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) headed by senior lawyer and MP Kapil Sibal in connection with the rape and murder case of a junior doctor in Kolkata.

'You may be a celebrity...I don't want schooling': Jagdeep Dhankar tells Jaya Bachchan during RS spat

Aug 10, 2024, at 03:46 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan and Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar indulged in a verbal spat in the Parliament Friday after the former said the latter's "tone is not acceptable".

We'll delete this: Jagdeep Dhankar, Mallikarjun Kharge share light banter days after heated exchange

Jul 02, 2024, at 02:28 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Two days after Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said he was pained when Leader of the Opposition and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge entered the well of the House to protest, the two leaders shared several light moments on Monday morning.

'Tainted day': Mallikarjun Kharge, Jagdeep Dhankhar indulge in face-off over NEET discussion

Jun 29, 2024, at 03:42 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The government and the opposition's tussle over paper leaks escalated sharply on Friday when the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, walked into the well of the House with others to attract the attention of the Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar.

India does not need lessons from anyone: Jagdeep Dhankar after US, Germany, UN comment on Kejriwal

Mar 30, 2024, at 06:12 am

New Delhi/IBNS: After remarks from Germany, the United States, and finally the United Nations on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has said the country does not need lessons from anyone on the rule of law, stressing that India is a unique democracy.

AAP’s Sanjay Singh denied permission to take oath as Rajya Sabha MP

Feb 06, 2024, at 02:14 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh, who is in jail in connection with an alleged Delhi liquor policy scam, has not been granted permission to take oath as the Rajya Sabha MP on Monday.

Govt passed 'historic' bills under PM Modi's leadership: Pralhad Joshi

Dec 23, 2023, at 02:06 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi Friday said the Narendra Modi government has passed "historic" bills including the abrogation of Article 370 and the three criminal law bills in the last five years.

Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi, TMC MP over Jagdeep Dhankar mimicry, calls it 'shameful'

Dec 21, 2023, at 06:27 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh Wednesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee for "insulting" the Rajya Sabha chairperson in a shameful manner by mimicking him.

No discussion in media over MPs being thrown out of Parliament, says Rahul Gandhi over VP mimicry row

Dec 20, 2023, at 09:17 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who shot the video of Trinamool Congress parliamentarian Kalyan Banerjee mimicking Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, has finally reacted to the row.

RS logjam continues, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar takes strong exception to TMC MP mimicking him

Dec 20, 2023, at 01:00 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: A day after 45 MPs were suspended from the House for their alleged misconduct, Rajya Sabha witnessed massive disruptions on Tuesday again with opposition MPs refusing to budge from their demand seeking Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on the Parliament security breach.

India-Middle East-Europe Corridor will lead to India’s progress: Jagdeep Dhankhar

Sep 28, 2023, at 04:25 am

Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan)/IBNS/UNI: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Wednesday said the inclusion of the African Union in the G20 and the formation of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor will prove to be a game changer for the country’s progress.

Rajya Sabha's panel of vice-chairpersons reconstituted giving 50 pct representation to women

Sep 19, 2023, at 02:37 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar  Monday reconstituted the panel of vice-chairpersons giving 50 percent representation to women parliamentarians.

'You ravaged this house. I will not allow these theatrics': Jagdeep Dhankar slams TMC MP Derek O'Brien

Aug 08, 2023, at 06:47 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Monday slammed Trinamool Congress member Derek O'Brien and accused him of doing "theatrics" in the House to gain publicity during a heated debate on the Delhi services bill.

Democracy is about dialogue and not disruption: VP Jagdeep Dhankar

Jul 24, 2023, at 01:35 am

New Delhi: Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday emphasised that democracy is all about dialogue, discussion, deliberation and debate, and called disruption and disturbance antithetical to democratic values.

VP Jagdeep Dhankar to visit Assam on July 4

Jul 02, 2023, at 11:27 pm

New Delhi: Vice-President of IndiaJagdeep Dhankhar will visit Assam on July 4, 2023 where he will be the Chief Guest at the 25th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati.

Narendra Modi, other Indian leader wish Droupadi Murmu on her birthday

Jun 20, 2023, at 08:27 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi and other Indian leaders on Tuesday joined to wish President Droupadi Murmu on her birthday.

Budget session of Parliament ends today

Apr 06, 2023, at 10:14 pm

New Delhi: The second phase of the Budget session of Parliament ended on Thursday, as Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die amid protests and slogans demanding a JPC probe into the Adani issue.

Jagdeep Dhankar appoints his personal staff on Rajya Sabha panel, opposition calls move 'bizarre'

Mar 09, 2023, at 02:50 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India's Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar has appointed at least eight of his personal staff to various house committees under the Upper House, which is a departure from traditional customs.

Jagdeep Dhankar orders probe into alleged breach of conduct by 12 opposition MPs in RS

Feb 21, 2023, at 02:20 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar Monday asked a parliamentary committee to probe the alleged breach of privilege by 12 opposition MPs from the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for repeatedly entering the well of the House, shouting slogans, and obstructing its proceedings.

No 'unparliamentary' words in my Rajya Sabha speech: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

Feb 10, 2023, at 07:03 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress president and the party's Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday claimed that he did not use any 'unparliamentary' words during his Wednesday's speech in the Upper House, and asked why several of his 'words' were expunged.

Qatar FIFA World Cup: Jagdeep Dhankar meets key world leaders

Nov 21, 2022, at 10:38 pm

Doha: Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, who is currently on a two-day visit to represent India at the inauguration of FIFA World Cup in Qatar, met UN chief Antonuio Guterres and other world leaders at the sidelines of the mega football event.

Jagdeep Dhankar pays 'successful and productive' visit to Cambodia

Nov 14, 2022, at 01:48 am

Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid a 'successful and productive' visit to Cambodia from Nov 11-13, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina meets Indian VP Dhankar

Sep 07, 2022, at 07:12 pm

New Delhi: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, who is currently on a four-day visit to India, met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar here on Tuesday.

Jagdeep Dhankar is India's 14th Vice President

Aug 07, 2022, at 02:53 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar has been elected as India's new Vice President after he beat the Opposition's candidate Margaret Alva comfortably by 346 votes.

Jagdeep Dhankhar vs Margaret Alva: Voting for Vice President election over, counting going on

Aug 06, 2022, at 11:58 pm

New Delhi: The voting in the Vice Presidential election, which started at 10 am on Saturday at Parliament House, ended by 5 pm and the counting process began just after.