Vice-president Of India

VP flags 'free fall of info' in name of freedom of speech in all-party meet

Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday sought views of leaders of various political parties on ways to curb disruptions in the House at a meeting held on the eve of the start of the second phase of the Budget session. Opposition members raised the issue of alleged misuse of central agencies against non-BJP governments and the move to appoint Dhankhar's personal staff on parliamentary committees. Sources said that during his interaction with floor leaders, Vice-President Dhankhar mainly flagged the issue of whether disruptions can be allowed and if members can have a "free fall of information" in the name of free speech in the House as envisaged in Article 105 of the Constitution. The article deals with freedom of speech in Parliament with certain conditions. The first phase of the Budget session was overshadowed by the Adani-Hindenburg isssue as the Opposition disrupted proceedings demanding a JPC probe. Dhankhar had been criticised by opposition parties over his decis

India will become third largest economy by turn of decade: Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said India is a rising star in the global economy primarily due to agriculture and agri-based industry, and the country's rise is "unstoppable." Addressing the 61st convocation of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Dhankhar said: "In September 2022, India became the 5th largest economy in the world. It has not come easily. It has been a cesarean." He said agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy. It is primarily because of the agriculture and agri-based industry, India is a rising star in the global economy. Dhankhar further said India that everyone is seeing today is wonderful. "India's rise is unstoppable. ...we are the most hotspot destination of opportunities and investment," he noted. Such an ecosystem has been developed that affirmative policies are in place to attract talent and investment, he added. Dhankhar also said the country can feed the world. By the end of the decade, India will be the third largest econ

Sukhu meets Prez Murmu, V-P Dhankhar to discuss pension schemes in Delhi

Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday called on the President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice-President Dhankhar visits Statue of Unity, Arogya Van in Gujarat

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday visited the Statue of Unity at Kevadia in Gujarat's Narmada district. He also visited Arogya Van at the site of the statue, located around 200km from Ahmedabad, along with Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat. The Statue of Unity is an iconic 182-meter tall tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and it was inaugurated in 2018. "At the feet of the Statue of Unity - feeling blessed, invigorated, energised, inspired and motivated to be in service of Bharat. Eminently deserving tribute to the Iron Man and Unifier of Bharat. @souindia #SardarPatel," Dhankhar tweeted after his visit.

Vice-President Dhankhar to host dinner for Rajya Sabha floor leaders today

Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar will hold a dinner meeting for all Rajya Sabha floor leaders at his official residence in the national capital today

Mamata Banerjee loses pole position in Opposition

Her conduct in the election of the president and the vice-president confirms her image as an unpredictable leader

Pranab Mukherjee still in deep coma, ventilator support: Army Hospital

Former president Mukherjee is being treated for lung infection and renal dysfunction

Difficult shoes to fill: Hamid Ansari retiring as Vice-President of India

Vice-President Hamid Ansari will likely bow out as Vice-President, Chairman of Rajya Sabha in August