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TopicJagdeep Dhankhar

Topic: Jagdeep Dhankhar

SC gives Justice Varma time till Monday to file response before LS probe panel in cash recovery row

The judge sought extension after SC concluded hearing on his petition challenging formation of the panel, and reserved the verdict. The bench declined his request for extension.

Dhankhar’s 1st public address since resignation—praise for RSS, ‘Hindu spirit’ & a Pranab Da anecdote

The former Vice-President of India was speaking at the launch of a book by Sangh joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya in Bhopal.

Former V-P Dhankhar moves into INLD chief Abhay Chautala’s Chhatarpur farmhouse in South Delhi

Gurugram: Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has moved out of his official bungalow at Vice-President's Enclave in Church Road and moved into a farmhouse in...

‘Rahul tore ordinance, is it not double standard,’ asks Shah; praises Dhankhar for ‘good work’

Union Home Minister also rejects Opposition's charge that NDA's choice of vice-presidential nominee was done keeping in mind the Tamil Nadu elections in 2026.

Politics marked by paradoxes: Anatomy of BJP’s ‘Jat dilemma’

New Delhi: Days after Satya Pal Malik, the former governor of Jammu and Kashmir passed away, a Sarva Khap Panchayat was held at Charkhi...

EC announces Vice President poll on 9 September, nominations by 21 August

The announcement comes days after Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation on 21 July. Nominations to be scrutinised on 22 August, electoral college finalised.

Dhankhar’s resignation: How Modi-Shah’s ‘capable’ BJP has served another strong message to RSS

One has to be incredibly credulous to buy BJP spin masters’ argument that the government got rid of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for harmonious relationship with the judiciary.

Jat khaps rally behind Dhankhar, but ‘mentor’ Devi Lal’s clan divided over shock resignation

Abhay Singh, Ajay Singh & Dushyant Chautala among those who come out in support of former vice-president. It was Devi Lal who initiated Dhankhar into politics.

‘Very, very big news…massive, massive development’—How TV covered Jagdeep Dhankhar resignation

Television news anchors were caught smack in the middle of their 9 pm debates when Dhankhar publicly announced his resignation, so they didn't have time to call their 'sources'.

23 July, 2025: EC initiates process for vice presidential election & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from India.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.