New Delhi, July 20 -- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar boldly asserted that no power on the planet 'can dictate India on how to handle its affairs', and that all the country's decisions are taken by its leadership.

Dhankhar made the remarks while addressing the officer trainees of the Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES) 2024 batch at the Vice-President's Enclave, on Friday, July 19.

The Indian Vice President's comments come amid the mounting pressure from the Opposition for answers following US President Donald Trump's claims of brokering a "ceasefire" in the recent India and Pakistan conflict.

"Don't be guided by narratives outside. All decisions in this country, a sovereign nation, are taken by its leadership. There is no power on t...