‘Stop twisting facts’: DMK counters Pradhan’s consent ‘letter claim’ amid three-language showdown | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: DMK MP Kanimozhi on Wednesday accused Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan of “twisting facts” after Tamil Nadu government‘s letter of consent was for establishment of PM-SHRI schools was furnished amid the ongoing three-language controversy.Replying to Pradhan on a social media post on X, the DMK MP said that the letter provided by the…

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Stalin terms NEP ‘destructive plan of Nagpur’, vows DMK will never accept it | India News – The Times of India

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin Tuesday described the National Education Policy (NEP) a “destructive plan of Nagpur” (referring to the RSS headquarters) and said DMK will never accept it.“Instead of bringing students into education, the NEP’s action plan is to push students out of it. I have already said that even if you…

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‘Arrogant, need to be disciplined’: TN CM Stalin hits out at Union education minister Pradhan over NEP | India News – The Times of India

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin and Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Monday lashed out at Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who during Lok Sabha proceedings termed the State government as “dishonest” and “ruining” the future of students, and said that he thinks himself as king…

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Stalin vs Dharmendra Pradhan escalates: ‘Is imposing Hindi in name of NEP not politics?’ | India News – The Times of India

Pradhan, Stalin in war of words over NEP NEW DELHI: As Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan asked Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin to ‘rise above politics’ amid “imposition of Hindi” through National Education Policy row, the chief minister on Friday hit back at the minister accusing him of doing politics in education.In a sharp…

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Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan defends UGC 2025 draft, calls Congress claims ‘lies’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The draft guidelines on faculty recruitment and promotions in higher education released by the University Grants Commission (UGC) last Monday sowed seeds of a new political battle between states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala on one side, and the Centre on the other. However, if compared with the June 30, 2010 gazette notification…

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‘Congress has always hated Ambedkar, did crocodile tears for him’: Dharmendra Pradhan shares ‘shameful’ cartoon | India News – Times of India

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan called Congress’ cry for Bhim Rao Ambedkar “crocodile tears” and launched a scathing attack on the oldest party, claiming that from Jawaharlal Nehru to Rahul Gandhi has always hated “Babasaheb.”In a post on X, the Union minister shared a cartoon claiming that it was of an NCERT book of class…

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Dharmendra Pradhan announces NTA overhaul with recruitment exams ending by 2025: Do these changes aim to fix exam failures and restore trust? – Times of India

In a significant development, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, during today’s winter Parliament session, announced that starting 2025, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will no longer conduct recruitment examinations. Instead, it will focus solely on entrance examinations for higher education institutions. He further stated that the government plans to introduce computer-adaptive testing, a tech-driven approach…

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Credibility cornerstone of NDA’s polls wins: Dharmendra Pradhan | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Accused Rahul Gandhi of promoting a feudal mindset, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that “their (Congress party‘s) intoxication with power blinds them to the realities of a changing India”.On the recent poll victories, Pradhan said “credibility, trust in leadership, and policies that resonate with people are cornerstones of our victories”, highlighting BJP’s…

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‘Force stands tall as a symbol of valour and dedication’: PM Modi lauds ITBP ‘Himveers’ on 63rd Raising Day | India News – Times of India

PM Modi salutes ‘Himveers’ as ITBP celebrates 63rd Raising Day (Pic credit: PM Modi’s X account) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his greetings to the ITBP ‘Himveers‘ and their families on the occasion of the 63rd Raising Day of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). He praised the Force for its valour and dedication,…

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India, Australia to boost educational ties, eye school-level collaborations | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India and Australia are exploring further educational cooperation with more Australian universities likely to have their presence in India. During his visit to Australia, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday engaged in discussions with his Australian counterpart Jason Clare, focusing on strengthening ties in education. Notably, both countries are exploring collaborations at…

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