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On Saturday, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan is set to touch down in Bihar to preside over the prestigious third convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in Motihari, where he will confer degrees upon 475 graduates.

Sanjay Raut, a prominent figure in Shiv Sena (UBT), provocatively claims in his latest book that former Vice-President jagdeep dhankhar's resignation in 2025 was driven by coercive tactics from the Enforcement Directorate over his bold political maneuvers against the Modi government.

jagdeep dhankhar took oath as the 14th vice-president of India on Thursday. He was administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Dhankhar was elected vice-president on August 10, after defeating the opposition candidate Margaret Alva. He secured 528 votes against Alva's 182.

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Wednesday announced her party's support to NDA's vice presidential candidate jagdeep dhankhar. Making the announcement on Twitter, she said, "Keeping in mind the larger public interest and the party movement, the Bahujan Samaj Party has decided to support jagdeep dhankhar in the vice presidential poll."

Champad, a village in northern Kerala, on Monday witnessed emotional scenes as Vice-President jagdeep dhankhar called on his beloved Math teacher Ratna Nair.

PM Narendra Modi hailed the election of jagdeep dhankhar as vice president as a proud moment for India to have a "kisan putra" in the high constitutional post at a time when the country is poised to celebrate 75 years of Independence.

The Vice President shared a video in which he could be seen interacting with Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur. "Hon'ble Vice President, Shri jagdeep dhankhar and Dr Sudesh Dhankhar called on former Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh Ji and Smt Gursharan Kaur Ji at their residence in New Delhi today," the Vice President's office said in a tweet.

Vice-president jagdeep dhankhar lauded the state for its forward-thinking perspective and the commitment to social justice, in his address after inaugurating the silver jubilee celebrations of the state legislative assembly complex here on Monday.

Earlier in the day, governor jagdeep dhankhar was forced to table his inaugural address amid protest by the BJP MLAs over alleged violence in the recently concluded civic polls.

Forming an interfaith platform and starting dialogues at different levels is the need of the hour, felt Bengal Governor jagdeep dhankhar. He met at least 10 religious leaders, who represented their faiths at the newly formed platform, United Interfaith Foundation India (UIFI), at Raj Bhavan on Saturday afternoon to discuss the state of peace and harmony in the state.

Rajya Sabha Chairman jagdeep dhankhar on Monday revoked the suspension of AAP MP Raghav Chadha by the motion moved by BJP MP GVL Narasimha Rao. Chadha was suspended from the Upper House on August 11 for "breach of privilege" during the Monsoon Session after complaints. The MP was accused of not obtaining the consent of five Rajya Sabha MPs before including their name in a select committee.

Prominent industrialist and Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Sanjeev Arora on Tuesday met vice-president jagdeep dhankhar in New Delhi. The meeting was held to discuss several issues, including healthcare and working of the Rajya Sabha, sources said.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated jagdeep dhankhar for winning the vice-presidential election on Saturday, saying that his victory would strengthen people's faith in the Indian democracy.

Kaithana village in Jhunjhunu district erupted in celebration on Saturday as the son of the soil and NDA-backed candidate jagdeep dhankhar was elected the Vice-President of India.

On the day of Rakshabandhan, Bengal governor jagdeep dhankhar received rakhi from chief minister Mamata Banerjee at Rajbhavan, Kolkata on August 15.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President jagdeep dhankhar separately and exchanged greetings on Diwali. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Called on Rashtrapati Ji and conveyed Diwali wishes." He also shared a picture of his meeting with the president. "Met Vice President Shri jagdeep dhankhar Ji and wished him a happy Diwali," the Prime Minister said on X after his meeting with Vice President Dhankhar.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar who is in Cambodia to participate in the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit and the 17th East Asia Summit attended a Mahabharat-based performance at an event in Phnom Penh on Friday. The Vice President is accompanied by his spouse, Sudesh Dhankhar in Cambodia where he is slated to hold bilateral meetings with Cambodian leadership.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday announced her support to NDA’s vice-presidential candidate jagdeep dhankhar.

Just fifteen months after moving into the newly constructed Vice President's Enclave, jagdeep dhankhar is preparing to relocate. His resignation, tendered due to health concerns, has triggered the process of vacating the premises. Dhankhar is expected to transition into a Type VIII government bungalow in Lutyens’ Delhi, typically reserved for top Union ministers.

Vice President jagdeep dhankhar warned against the growing trend of Indian students pursuing foreign education, calling it a "disease" that contributes to a "$6 billion forex drain." He criticized the commercialization of education, urging parents and students to reconsider studying abroad. Dhankhar emphasized strengthening Indian institutions, particularly in tier 2 and 3 cities, to curb this trend.

Actor-politician Jaya Bachchan and Rajya Sabha Chairman jagdeep dhankhar had another tense exchange on Friday when the Vice President addressed her as 'Jaya Amitabh Bachchan' while inviting her to speak during a debate in the Rajya Sabha.