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VP Dhankhar arrives in Delhi after attending King Charles's coronation

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and his spouse Sudesh Dhankar arrived at Delhi airport on Sunday morning after attending the coronation ceremony of King Charles III in London

Vice-President congratulates King Charles on coronation, concludes visit

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar concluded a two-day visit to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey in London with a message of goodwill to the royal couple. Dhankhar, who arrived here on Friday, joined an estimated 100 Heads of State and government from around the world invited to the historic crowning of Britain's new monarch. On Friday, he interacted with King Charles at a reception soon after his arrival here to attend the majestic Coronation ceremony. Happy to be present at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla today. On behalf of the people of India, I extend my warmest congratulations to the newly crowned King and Queen of the UK," the Vice-President's office said in a Twitter statement. "May India-UK ties grow stronger in the years ahead, it said. Before his departure for New Delhi, Dhankhar also had an intimate interaction with UK-based Indian students organised by the Indian High Commission in London on ..

Vice-President Dhankhar reaches London for King Charles III's Coronation

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was accorded a warm welcome as he arrived here on Friday to attend the majestic Coronation ceremony of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. Dhankhar, accompanied by his wife Dr Sudesh Dhankhar, will join an estimated 100 Heads of State and government from around the world invited to the historic crowning of Britain's new monarch. Hon'ble Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar & Dr Sudesh Dhankhar arrived to a warm welcome in London to attend the Coronation Ceremony of H.M. King Charles III, the Vice President's Office tweeted. Soon after his arrival, the vice-president is expected to join other Commonwealth leaders for discussions hosted by Commonwealth General Secretary Baroness Patricia Scotland at Marlborough House in London. This would be the first opportunity for Dhankhar to meet the 74-year-old monarch ahead of the ceremony at the Abbey. He is also invited to Buckingham Palace for a reception hosted by King Charles for the Heads .

India's image as vibrant democracy shouldn't be tarnished by anyone: VP

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 to tarnish India's democratic image outside the country by spreading a false narrative that people do not enjoy their rights in the country, the Vice President said while addressing the 21st convocation of the Dibrugarh University here. ''When all is going well, why should some decry our democracy, talk outside as well as inside the country that we do not have democratic values. I dare say with confidence and without fear of contradictions, India is the most vibrant functional democracy on the planet on this date'', he said without taking any names. He appealed to students, youth, intelligentsia and media to act as ''ambassadors of the country. Believe in nationalism and run down this narrative''. This is a narrative with no factual basis and ''we cannot support those who inside and outside the .

Vice President criticises Sonia Gandhi over her "enforced silence" remarks

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday took a swipe at former Congress president Sonia Gandhi over her "enforced silence" remarks, and said the freedom of expression one enjoys in the country cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Addressing the inaugural session of the 'Mann Ki Baat @ 100 Conclave', Dhankhar also hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for keeping politics away from his monthly radio programme, which had come as a "beacon of hope" for a nation that was "losing hope and its world image had nosedived". He also slammed "an ostrich-like stance" some people take while touring foreign lands and ignore the rapid development taking place in the country. In an apparent reference to Sonia Gandhi's recent article in a newspaper alleging "enforced silence" in the country under the BJP government, Dhankhar said the freedom of expression a person enjoys in the country cannot be found anywhere in the world. "I am pained and also sometimes feel what has happened to our ...

India will become third largest economy in world by 2030: VP Dhankhar

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 Dhanna Bhagat's birth anniversary in Haryana's Kaithal, Dhankhar said India's prestige in the world has never been as high as it is now. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar also attended the event. The vice president said the contributions of saints in the country's history have been tremendous. "Today the country is witnessing something that was never imagined before.... India has become the fifth largest economy, surpassing the Britishers who had ruled us for 200 years, and farmers and workers have a major contribution in this. "By the end of this decade...India will be the third largest economy on this planet," he said. Dhankhar lauded the Haryana government for celebrating the birth anniversary of Dhanna Bhagat on a large scale. At the event, Khattar announced that his governmen

Anti-graft act ensured civil servant can properly discharge duties: VP

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said the 2018 amendment of the Prevention of Corruption Act to insert Section 17A was a "step in the right direction" for ensuring that civil servants can properly discharge their duties. "It (the section) regulates investigation of issues regarding decisions taken by public servants in discharge of their official duties by providing prior approval of the authority concerned," he said. Dhankhar was addressing the inauguration of the two-day celebrations being held in the national capital to mark the 16th Civil Services Day. He advocated for "uniformity in administration across the Union and states" as this was "constitutionally imperative". This was important so that "federalism blossoms into cooperative federalism as envisioned by the prime minister," Dhankhar said, adding that "top-level" civil servants have a "critical role" to play in this direction. The vice president said there were some "challenges" on this front as all-India serv

Leave political spectacles behind while travelling abroad: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday said people should leave their "political spectacles" behind while embarking on a foreign visit, in an apparent reference to a row over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks made during a recent visit to the United Kingdom. Speaking at a World Homeopathy Day function here, Dhankhar said as India lays the foundation for the centenary of its independence in 2047, every attempt that seeks to attack the country's dignity should be blunted. "Have you ever noticed a foreign dignitary or foreign national on a visit to this great democracy decrying or criticising his nation? The answer is an obvious no. Why cannot we take pride in our scientists, health warriors and compliment our innovation?" Dhankhar asked. "Whenever we travel out of the country, we should leave our political spectacles behind. This will be beneficial for the country as well as the individual," he added. The vice president's comments came in the wake of Gandhi's remarks made in

Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die, second leg of Budget Session concludes

Rajya Sabha was on Thursday adjourned sine die, ending the four-week-long second leg of the Budget session, during which treasury and opposition members locked horns over Rahul Gandhi's "democracy" remark and the Adani issue. When Rajya Sabha reassembled at 2 pm after an adjournment in the morning session, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed that the suspension of Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil for filming proceedings of the House has been extended beyond the Budget Session based on the privileges committee's recommendations. Before that DMK's Tiruchi Siva and Congress' Shaktisinh Gohil sought clarity over the implications of Dhankhar's Wednesday decision to reject Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge's objection to Rajya Sabha discussing a statement of Gandhi. The chairman, however, was firm on his decision. Amid protest by opposition members over the suspension issue, Dhankhar read out his valedictory remarks and adjourned Rajya Sabha sine die (for indefinite period). Earlie

Constitution has to evolve through Parliament, not judiciary: V P Dhankhar

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 President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday. It is the primacy of the Constitution that determines the stability, harmony and productivity of democratic governance and Parliament reflecting mandate of the people is the ultimate and exclusive architect of the Constitution, he said. Dhankhar's remarks, made at the release a memoir of former Tamil Nadu governor P S Ramamohan Rao, came a day after Law Minister Kiren Rejiju invoked the "Lakhsman Rekha" on the relationship between the executive and the judiciary. The vice president said, "A constitution has to evolve from the people through Parliament, not from the executive. The executive has no role in evolving the Constitution and no other institution including judiciary." He further stressed, "The Constitution evolution has to take place in Parliament and there c

India's handling of Covid example before world: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

India's handling of COVID-19 was an example to the world as regards how the country utilised its digital resources to roll out vaccines for such a large population and successfully controlled the disease at home while extending a helping hand to other nations, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Friday. Dhankhar, who inaugurated the "International Symposium on Health Technology Assessment: ISHTA 2023" here, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proactive and timely decision of calling for a people's curfew and the citizens following it so that "what was advised to contain Covid could be translated into action". He further said the prime minister cheered and motivated the Covid warriors and the country was quick to come up with a legislation that accorded them protection. "India's handling of Covid exemplifies the best practices beyond doubt now. In that perspective, when I have gone abroad on two visits, how satisfying it was for me to note that when India was facing Covid, it .

Vice President Dhankar calls upon young minds to think out of the box

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday called upon the student community to think out-of-the-box and come up with innovative solutions to the country's developmental challenges

Dumping of information is another way of invasion: Vice President Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday described the "dumping of information" as "another way of invasion" and called for bold and effective steps to neutralize it

BJP MP Surendra Singh Nagar faces flak from RS Chairman Dhankhar in RS

The chairman even called Minister of State Parliamentary Affairs Minister V. Muraleedharan to restrain the treasury members

Constitution is supreme, says Chidambaram as he counters V-P Dhankhar

"The Hon'ble Chairman's views should warn every Constitution-loving citizen to be alert to the dangers ahead," Chidambaram said

Ex-vice prez, film personalities greet team 'RRR' over Golden Globes win

Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Telugu star Chiranjeevi and several other celebrities on Wednesday congratulated musician M M Keeravani and other team members of the blockbuster movie 'RRR' for clinching the Golden Globes award under the best original song category for the Telugu track 'Naatu Naatu'. Taking to twitter to congratulate the team over its win, Naidu said, "Every Indian is proud of the global recognition for #NaatuNaatu song from #RRRMovie Heartiest congratulations to ace music composer, Keeravani Garu & RRR team for bagging the #GoldenGlobes2023 Award for the best original song!" Chiranjeevi, whose son Ram Charan played the lead role alongside Jr NTR in 'RRR', described the global recognition of the film as a 'historic achievement.' "What a Phenomenal, Historic Achievement!!!! Golden Globes Best Original Song - Motion Picture Award to @mmkeeravaani garu !! Take a Bow," he tweeted. "Heartiest Congratulations Team @RRRMovie & @ssrajamouli !! India is ...

Vice Prez Dhankar inaugurates NCC R-Day camp; gives 'nation first' call

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday inaugurated the Republic Day camp of the National Cadet Corps here and called upon the cadets to help evolve an ecosystem that keeps "nation first". Addressing around 2,500 NCC cadets from across the country at the camp, he called the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 a "game changer" and also said that India was set to rise as the third largest economy by the end of this decade. The vice president lauded the contribution of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) to nation-building by "inculcating character, comradeship and the spirit of selfless service among young students". "I congratulate you for being part of this momentous occasion. Undoubtedly, you as NCC cadets will by conduct exemplify and help evolve an ecosystem that will always keep our nation first," he said. "We are in the 'Amritkal' of our independence. Our Bharat is on the rise as never before. It is now the fifth largest global economy. Only a few months we overtook the UK. B

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sends greetings to nation on New Year eve

Let us usher in the new year with a resolve to take India to greater heights of progress and prosperity

VP urges joint global action on climate change, environmental destruction

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar praised makers of Indian Constitution for including protection of forests in directive principles of state policy

Power of people was undone, world doesn't know of any such instance: V-P

Dhankhar said the doctrine of separation of powers is fundamental to "our governance"