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Two weeks back, Dhankhar had said he'll retire in August 2027 if…

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, July 21, 2025, citing medical reasons.

Published on Jul 22, 2025, 11:38 AM IST

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: His last day in office was an eventful one

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar tendered his resignation on Monday after presiding over a deeply divided Rajya Sabha for nearly three years.

Published on Jul 22, 2025, 10:38 AM IST

Who will be the next Vice President? This name does the rounds as intrigue grows

After Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation, Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Singh is among the top contenders for the next Vice President's post

Updated on Jul 22, 2025, 1:47 PM IST

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: What happens when the VP steps down mid-term?

President Jagdeep Dhankhar sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and said he was stepping down with immediate effect, citing medical reasons.

Published on Jul 22, 2025, 9:48 AM IST

Opposition reacts to Dhankhar's exit with speculation, conspiracy theories

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar tendered his sudden resignation citing health reasons.

Updated on Jul 22, 2025, 9:41 AM IST

Process to impeach justice Yashwant Varma begins

MPs submitted a memorandum to LS Speaker Om Birla seeking removal of HC judge justice Yashwant Varma on Monday. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 22, 2025, 5:05 AM IST

Vice President’s resignation caught staff off guard; MPs question abrupt move

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s decision to step down took his own staff by surprise (PTI)

Updated on Jul 22, 2025, 5:03 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns citing health grounds

Jagdeep Dhankhar (PTI)

Published on Jul 22, 2025, 3:05 AM IST

VP Jagdeep Dhankar resigns: How is the Vice President elected?

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar cited health reasons in his letter of resignation.

Updated on Jul 21, 2025, 10:18 PM IST

From MLA to V-P: How Dhankhar rose to India's second-highest constitutional post

Jagdeep Dhankhar was enrolled with the Bar Council of Rajasthan as an Advocate from November 10, 1979.

Updated on Jul 22, 2025, 5:03 AM IST

Over 200 MPs submit motion in Parliament to impeach Justice Yashwant Varma

Updated on Jul 21, 2025, 3:22 PM IST

Members must uphold the spirit of Parliament

If our parliamentarians decide, they can easily find solutions to our intractable issues. (AP)

Published on Jul 20, 2025, 9:58 PM IST

Kharge meets Dhankhar ahead of Parliament monsoon session, lists issues for Oppn

Vice president and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge during a meeting ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament in Delhi on Tuesday. (@kharge)

Updated on Jul 15, 2025, 5:45 PM IST

‘PM asked if he should speak in Marathi?’ Ujjwal Nikam recalls talk with PM Modi

Published on Jul 13, 2025, 4:59 PM IST

Sadanandan Master vows to work for 'Viksit Kerala' after Rajya Sabha nomination

Sadanandan Master has vowed to improve their lives and boost their morale.

Published on Jul 13, 2025, 4:18 PM IST

‘Another way to get back NRC’: Kapil Sibal on Bihar electoral rolls revision

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal

Published on Jul 12, 2025, 5:54 PM IST

Opposition pushes for removal of HC judge under fire for hate speech

The government has also not given any hint that it supports justice Yadav’s removal.

Updated on Jul 8, 2025, 10:47 AM IST

Justice Yashwant Varma to get three chances to defend himself in cash row

Justice Yashwant Varma is facing an impeachment trial in cash row

Updated on Jul 5, 2025, 8:48 AM IST

Punjab: Bypoll boost for AAP as Arora wins Ludhiana West

AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora along with party president Aman Arora during a victory march in Ludhiana on Monday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published on Jun 24, 2025, 9:50 AM IST

Kejriwal rules out Rajya Sabha seat as Sanjeev Arora wins Ludhiana West bypolls

The political affairs committee of the party will decide whom to nominate," Kejriwal told reporters.

Published on Jun 23, 2025, 6:59 PM IST

RS member Sahney hails India-Canada diplomatic reset

Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney on Tuesday welcomed the landmark agreement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney to restore diplomatic representation by appointing new high commissioners for both nations. (HT File)

Published on Jun 19, 2025, 9:32 AM IST

BJP’s Kanad Purkayastha, AGP’s Baishya elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Assam

Asom Gana Parishad’s Birendra Prasad Baishya and BJP’s Kanad Purkayastha (right) after being declared elected unopposed in the Rajya Sabha elections (X/Habib_M_C)

Published on Jun 13, 2025, 10:52 PM IST

Kamal Haasan to make Rajya Sabha debut, set to be elected unopposed

Kamal Haasan campaigned for the DMK alliance in last year's Parliamentary election.

Updated on Jun 10, 2025, 11:12 PM IST

AIADMK picks two former legislators for RS elections

AIADMK picks two former legislators for RS elections

Published on Jun 2, 2025, 7:32 AM IST

Kamal Haasan all set to enter Rajya Sabha with support from ally DMK

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and State Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin meet Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) party leader Kamal Haasan, at Secretariat in Chennai on Wednesday. (ANI)

Published on May 29, 2025, 6:28 AM IST

Meet P Wilson, Salma and SR Sivalingam, DMK candidates for Rajya Sabha

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Tuesday officially declared its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

Updated on May 28, 2025, 3:43 PM IST

Kamal Haasan set to enter Rajya Sabha with DMK support

Kamal Haasan during the promotion of his upcoming film 'Thug Life' in Mumbai.

Updated on May 28, 2025, 11:34 AM IST

BJP leader's dig at Rahul over special Parl session demand: ‘Doesn’t show up…'

Rahul Gandhi had first demanded a special session of parliament on April 28 after the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, mostly tourists.

Updated on May 12, 2025, 1:45 PM IST

Former Mizoram Rajya Sabha MP Ronald Sapa Tlau passes away in Delhi

Ronald Sapa Tlau was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2014, securing 34 out of 40 votes in the Mizoram legislative assembly

Published on Apr 30, 2025, 12:30 PM IST

BJD faces turmoil, protests after lawmaker supports Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha

Several senior party leaders accused former Odissa chief minister Naveen Patnaik and his principal advisor VK Pandian for the mess (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 7, 2025, 7:40 PM IST

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