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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
NEW DELHI: National University of Singapore (NUS) will explore collaborations with Indian higher education institutions in areas such as joint and dual degree programmes as well as academic and research initiatives, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said during his visit to the country on Monday. He also met Singapore PM Lawrence Wong.According to senior education…
NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday criticised Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin for allegedly attempting to create divisions among states regarding implementation of the new National Education Policy (NEP).Pradhan’s remarks came in response to Stalin’s claim that Centre is withholding funds under Samagra Shiksha Scheme from best performing states for their…
NEW DELHI: A war of words brewed between Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Tamil Nadu chief minister Stalin on Monday after the Dravidian leader accused the the central government of withholding funds from states that had performed well but were against the National Education Policy (NEP).The charge was followed by a barb from the…
BHUBANESWAR: Less than two months after BJD’s Mamata Mohanta quit Rajya Sabha and the party and joined BJP, the Naveen Patnaik-led party suffered another blow with another RS MP Sujeet Kumar resigning from the Upper House and BJD on Friday. Later, he joined BJP, boosting the party’s prospects of increasing its tally in RS. Sujeet,…
