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Air India appoints Klaus Goersch as executive vice-president and COO

Goersch, in this newly created role, will oversee flight operations, engineering, ground operations, integrated operations control (IOCC) and cabin crew functions

RS Chair Dhankhar to hoist national flag at new Parliament building Sunday

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will also attend the occasion. The event coincides with both the auspicious occasion of Vishwakarma Puja and the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

VP Dhankar confers 84 artistes with Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday presented the one-time Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards to 84 artistes from varied fields of performing arts. The award was constituted to honour Indian artistes aged above 75 years who have not been accorded any national honour in their career so far. Speaking at the award ceremony, Dhankhar said this is the first time in the nation's history that these artistes are being recognised for their work. "All these artistes are those who have never been given their due in the last 75 years. By giving them respect, we give respect to the Indian culture; it increases India's glory in the world," he said. The vice president added that it is important to help such artistes in a "structured manner" through several schemes launched by the government. "There are very few countries in the world whose culture is not more than 500-700 years old. But India's culture is 5,000 years old. Hence, eit is important that we appreciate these artistes, take ca

Vice President Dhankhar congratulates 'Bharat' for successful G20 Summit

The G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration is a comprehensive document as it lays the roadmap for collective global action in building a prosperous future, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday. "Congratulations to 'Bharat', visionary leadership and the entire team for meticulous execution and successful conclusion of G20 Summit in New Delhi," the vice president was quoted as saying by his secretariat in a post on X. Dhankhar said that the "G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, a comprehensive document, lays the roadmap for collective global action in building a prosperous future, embracing the essence and spirit of #VasudhaivaKutumbakam- 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'." "The historic summit, inspired by our civilisational ethos, would ever be remembered for forging consensus among world leaders on the urgent need to address common problems faced by humanity at large," he said.

As Rajya Sabha Chairman, I see disruptions, not debates, laments Dhankhar

Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday lamented that while the Judiciary and the Executive are in an overdrive to deliver, the scene in the Legislature is "dismal". He also said while people in the political arena have all the rights to do politics, when it comes to nation's development, politicians must rise above party lines. Presiding over the 25th annual convocation of the New Delhi Institute of Management here, Dhankhar said India's justice system is very robust and performing at the highest level. He said the Executive headed by the prime minister is in an overdrive to deliver. "But when it comes to Legislature, your representatives, the scene is dismal. As chairman Rajya Sabha, I don't see debate, dialogue, discussion. I see disruption, disturbance," he lamented. He told the students that they will have to create a system where those who deliver, those who vindicate their work, those who live up to constitutional expectations are appreciate. He s

RS chairman refers bills to replace IPC, CrPC to standing committee

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has referred the three proposed laws that will replace the IPC, CrPC and the Evidence Act to the Standing Committee on Home Affairs for examination and asked it to submit its report within three months. The bills -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill -- were introduced in the Lok Sabha by Home Minister Amit Shah on August 11. The bills, once passed, will replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Indian Evidence Act respectively. While introducing the bills, Shah said these would transform India's criminal justice system and added the changes were done to provide speedy justice and create a legal system that caters to contemporary needs and aspirations of the people. In a bulletin late on Friday, the Rajya Sabha Secretariat stated, "Members are informed that on 18th August, 2023, the Chairman, Rajya Sabha in consultation with the Speaker, Lok Sabha h

Debate, discussion should take place: Dhankar flags concerns on disruptions

Addressing a valedictory function of the 'Festival of Libraries' in Delhi, Dhankar also flagged concerns over repeated adjournments in both Houses of Parliament

Parl disruptions will accomodate forces not accountable to Constitution: VP

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday cautioned that if Parliament does not engage in dialogue and discussion and is plagued by disruption, the space will not remain vacant and will be occupied by forces that are not accountable to the Constitution. His remarks came amid daily disruption of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings during the ongoing Monsoon session over ethnic violence in Manipur. Dhankhar, who is also the chairman of Rajya Sabha, said that "some among us make sinister efforts with pernicious motivations to taint, tarnish, demean our institutions". He urged people to be judgmental about such forces and said citizens should never hesitate in neutralising the "anti-Bharat narrative". "You'll have to speak out your mind to defeat sinister forces that think otherwise," he said while addressing a Culture Ministry event here. Describing Parliament as the temple of democracy where debate, discussion and dialogue have to take place, the vice-president said that no one ..

Former president of Mongolia meets Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Former Mongolian President Enkhbayar Nambar called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar here on Saturday. Both the leaders underlined the cherished ideals of democracy and freedom that form the foundation of India-Mongolia relations, the Vice President Secretariat said in a tweet. They also committed to further strengthen the spiritual, cultural and civilisational ties between the two nations.

Dhankhar reconstitutes RS panel of vice chairpersons, half of them women

In a historic move, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday reconstituted the panel of vice chairpersons of the Parliament's Upper House with half of them being women. The House members are informed that the panel of vice chairpersons has been reconstituted with effect from July 17, 2023, he said. Among the Rajya Sabha members who are the new vice-chairpersons are P T Usha, S Phangnon Konyak, Fauzia Khan, Sulata Deo, V Vijaysai Reddy, Ghanshyam Tiwari, L Hanumanthaiah and Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. "Members will be happy to note that 50 per cent of vice-chairpersons happen to be women," the chairman said. Incidentally, all the women members nominated to the panel are first term parliamentarians and Konyak is the first ever woman from Nagaland to be elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha. "This is the first time in the history of the Upper House that equal representation has been given to women members in the panel of Vice Chairpersons," an official statement from the vice ...

Rajya Sabha Chair Jagdeep Dhankar calls meeting of floor leaders on July 18

The Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin on July 20 and is expected to continue till August 11

It is time to implement UCC, says Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said that the time has come for implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as envisaged by the founding fathers of the Constitution. Article 44 of the Constitution clearly states that the state shall endeavour to secure the UCC for its citizens across the country, Dhankhar said while addressing the 25th convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. "This was the thought process of the founding fathers. The time has come for its implementation and there can be no rationale for impediment or further delay", he said. The framers of the constitution were certain that the Directive Principles were fundamental in the governance of the country which reflected in the duties of the state to apply these principles in framing laws, he said. 'Following this premise, I am stunned at the reaction of some people when there is an effort to implement the UCC. Political stakeholding cannot be at the cost of the nation and nationalism,' he ...

Denial of opportunity: Kamala Harris as court cancels race-based admissions

The US Supreme Court on Thursday struck down race-based admissions at the University of Harvard and the University of North Carolina

India, Philippines underline commitment to strengthen bilateral relations

The Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs on Wednesday said India and the Philippines are working together to amplify their voices for the developing world in the global discourse

Some people taking law in their own hands, won't be spared: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday took a dim view of "some people" taking to the streets and indulging in violence and arson when found on the wrong side of the law. Speaking at an event at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology here, Dhankhar, however, did not mention any particular incident or name any state where violence was reported in recent times. "We cannot claim to be a society governed by law if someone is above the law, if someone has immunity from law, be it anyone, he said. Some people, if they get a legal notice, take to the streets. "No one is above the law and the law will not spare anyone. This is understood by all," he said, adding that "they" are now fighting the last battle. Without elaborating he asked why no action is taken when public property and police vehicles are burnt, and this is caught on video. "How can we allow such a scenario to develop? Dhankhar said youngsters will have to make a difference in society by building narratives and ..

Article 370 was temporary but lasted for 70 years: Vice President Dhankhar

Asserting that people are happy since the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution were abrogated in Jammu and Kashmir, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said the article was temporary but still lasted for 70 long years. He also said B R Ambedkar had refused to draft Article 370 while drafting the other articles of the Constitution. "I had been advocating for it for 20 years. It was an aberration. Go to the text of the Constitution and see that this article was put as a temporary article. It lasted for the last 70 years," Dhankhar said while addressing a convocation of the University of Jammu here. He said Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution, declined to draft Article 370. "Now, we are happy that it is not there (in Jammu and Kashmir)," he said. Remembering the words of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee -- "ek mulk mein do nishan, do pradhan nahi chalenge" (a country cannot have two symbols and two leaders), Dhankhar said that is no longer the case now. He said there

Law applies to everyone, regardless of their background: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concern on Thursday over orchestrated efforts by certain forces that aim to spread false narratives that are detrimental to the country. While acknowledging that the number of such individuals is small, he emphasised the need to remain vigilant. Dhankhar raised concerns about those who protest against being summoned by law-enforcement agencies, emphasising that no one is exempt from the law. He said a clear message has been given in the last few years that the law applies to everyone, regardless of their status or background. "I can tell you that these (protests on streets in response to legal issues) changes are taking place in the last few years. No one is above the law. The long arm of law will reach you. Some people in the country have taken to themselves that 'we are above law'. "If 'X' is summoned by a regulatory agency, how can you take to the streets ...," Dhankhar said at the convocation of the Jammu University here. Asserting tha

New Parliament building will be witness to India's growth: Vice President

Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday said the new Parliament building will help create political consensus and serve as a symbol of freedom from the mindset of slavery. In his message at the inauguration of the new Parliament building, he also hoped it will find solutions to the aspirations of the people of India. His message was read out by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh at an event held in Lok Sabha chamber of the new Parliament building. Dhankhar said the new building will be a witness of India's progress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building here on Sunday morning. "I am sure that the new Parliament House, built during this Amrit Kaal, will be a witness to our rapid progress in the future as well. From creating a self-reliant India to meeting all the basic needs of the people, from empowering the countrymen to alleviating poverty, this glorious building will write a chapter of many historical moments during

India will be global leader by 2047 with unusual growth trajectory: VP

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said India was moving on an unprecedented growth trajectory and will be a "global" leader by 2047, the year it will commemorate a hundred years of Independence. He stressed that the economic progress of the country was deeply connected to its security, and defence forces such as the Border Security Force (BSF) were guardians of the "holistic growth" of India. Dhankhar was speaking at the annual 'Rustamji memorial lecture' of the BSF here. The lecture is organised in memory of the BSF's first chief and founding father K F Rustamji, who was the director general of the 3.25 lakh-strong force during 1965-74. The Border Security Force (BSF) was raised in 1965 and is primarily tasked with guarding the Indian frontier with Pakistan and Bangladesh. Dhankhar said national security was the "cornerstone" of the country's progressive prosperity, and the developments that should have come earlier are taking place now. "You see the kind of road ...

VP urges MLAs to immobilise remote controls to contribute max in Parliament

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 "immobilise their remote controls" to contribute their maximum in the temples of democracy. Dhankar, also Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, said there was widespread pain and anguish among people over the growing tendency to "weaponise" disruption and disturbance as a political strategy in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies. "Legislatures in particular -- I leave a thought with you -- can we weaponise as a political strategy disruption and disturbance of the House?" Dhankar asked while inaugurating the silver jubilee celebrations of Kerala Legislative Assembly building-Niyamasabha here. He said people were asking why Parliament and legislatures are not debating and discussing and "why we are spending crores of rupees only for disturbance?" Dhankar appealed to legislators