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Vice President to Receive Enhanced Security, CRPF Commandos to Provide ‘Z+’ Cover

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingCP Radhakrishnan, Vice President

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to take over the personal security of the Vice President of India, who will now be safeguarded under the ‘Z+’ security category. The arrangement follows fresh inputs from the Intelligence Bureau and subsequent directions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). As per officials aware of the matter, while Delhi Police will continue to manage the outer perimeter and regulate entry points, the CRPF’s elite protection unit will be tasked with providing close-quarter security. The handover could take place as soon as Wednesday, sources indicated. ‘Z+’ protection…

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Faints During Emotional Reunion at Kumaon University

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaJagdeep Dhankhar faints, Kumaon University Golden Jubilee, Vice President

Nainital, June 25, 2025 — Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar fainted on stage during a public event at Kumaon University’s Golden Jubilee celebration, causing brief panic before he was revived and safely escorted away.Dhankhar had just delivered a nearly 45-minute speech as the chief guest at the ceremony when he descended from the dais and warmly hugged Dr Mahendra Singh Pal, a former parliamentary colleague from 1989. The emotional moment became tense when Dhankhar suddenly collapsed into Pal’s arms.Medical teams rushed in immediately and managed to revive him within minutes. He was promptly taken to Raj Bhavan in Nainital under the…

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Admitted to AIIMS After Chest Discomfort

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAIIMS Delhi, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President

New Delhi, March 9, 2025: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the cardiac department at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi early Sunday morning. Sources reported that the 73-year-old leader had experienced chest pain and uneasiness before being taken to the hospital.Doctors have confirmed that his condition is stable. Further updates on his health are awaited.