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Dismayed over humiliation of vice president in Parliament complex: Prez Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said she was dismayed at the manner in which Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was “humiliated” in Parliament complex, Elected representatives, she said, were free to…
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Derek O’Brien suspended from remainder of Winter Session
New Delhi: TMC member Derek O’Brien was on Thursday suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the Winter session for his “unruly behaviour” and “misconduct”. Soon after the House assembled…
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Nine members of Rajya Sabha take oath
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was among nine MPs who took the oath as members of the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The oath was administered by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar in…
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Kerala CM Vijayan turns 78 on day he completes 7 years in office
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday turned 78 and leaders cutting across political lines greeted the Marxist veteran, who also completed seven years in office on the day. President Droupadi…
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VP express concerns on ‘weaponising disruption, disturbance’ in Parliament, Assemblies
Thiruvananthapuram: Expressing concern over the growing tendency to “weaponise disruption and disturbance as a political strategy” in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday urged MPs and MLAs to…
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India’s image as vibrant democracy shouldn’t be tarnished: Vice President Dhankhar
Dibrugarh: India is the world’s most vibrant democracy and its image cannot be allowed to be tainted or tarnished by anyone, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Wednesday. Some people are trying…
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VP Dhankhar to attend coronation of King Charles III
New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be visiting the UK on May 5 and 6 to attend the coronation of King Charles III on behalf of the Indian government, the Ministry…
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India will become third largest economy by 2030: VP Dhankhar
Kaithal: India is transforming and will become the third largest economy in the world by 2030, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday. Addressing a gathering at a state-level programme on saint…
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Constitution has to evolve through Parliament, not executive or judiciary: VP Dhankhar
New Delhi: The evolution of the Constitution has to take place in Parliament and no other “super body” or institution, including the judiciary and the executive, has any role in it, Vice…
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Cong Prez Kharge meets VP Dhankhar ahead of 2nd leg of Budget session
New Delhi: Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar here on Sunday, after which he asserted that opposition parties want a discussion during…
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Wasn’t consulted on appointing V-P’s personal staff to house committees: Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi: After Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, attached eight officers from his office to various standing committees and other parliamentary committees under the jurisdiction of the…
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BJP MP faces flak from Chairman Dhankhar in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar reprimanded BJP MP Surendra Singh Nagar for speaking directly to the opposition members. “I do not approve of this conduct,” said Dhankhar The chairman even…
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Govt wants to capture the last citadel of freedom –judiciary: Kapil Sibal
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP and former law minister Kapil Sibal on Sunday accused the government of attempting to “capture” the judiciary and said it was trying its best to create a…
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Dhankhar’s remarks against Constitution dangerous sign for future: Yechury
New Delhi: CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Friday termed Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s recent remarks against the basic structure of the Constitution as a “dangerous sign” for the future. Dhankhar, while…
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Constitution is supreme: Chidambaram counters V-P Dhankhar
New Delhi: A day after Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar insisted about Parliamentary supremacy, Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Thursday said that the Constitution is supreme and the “V-P views may be a…
