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Don’t scrap Bachelor of Elementary Education course, 15 eminent professors write to minister

The letter has come a month after the NCTE released draft regulations in February 2025 which outline new norms and standards for teacher education programmes

The draft rules propose discontinuing the B.El.Ed. course from the 2026–27 academic session (HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 03:51 PM IST

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's father passes away

Debendra Pradhan also served as the former Odisha BJP president

Debendra Pradhan, who was a minister in the NDA govt led by prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.(@KirenRijiju)
Published on Mar 17, 2025 01:21 PM IST
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Dharmendra Pradhan says Tamil Nadu agreed to sign MoU on PM-SHRI schools

Pradhan said the state's “sudden change” of stance on the NEP was intended to score political brownies and revive the DMK's political fortunes

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, March 11, 2025.(SansadTV)
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 02:04 AM IST
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MK Stalin says NEP to ‘destroy’ state's education, slams Pradhan's ‘rude’ remark

Stalin claimed that the National Education Policy (NEP) would privatise education and deprive students of opportunities

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticised the BJP's activities, calling on them to stop imposing Hindi, make Tamil an official language, and put Tamil Nadu's development ahead of token gestures like Sengol's installation.(ANI file)
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 03:16 PM IST

Tamil Nadu lawmakers protest outside Parliament against Dharmendra Pradhan

DMK lawmaker Kanimozhi on Monday filed a breach of privilege notice against Pradhan, accusing him of making “highly malicious, misleading, and defamatory remarks”

The lawmakers asked the central government to release Tamil Nadu’s withheld funds. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 11:52 AM IST

Stalin intensifies attack over NEP, slams Pradhan for his ‘arrogance’

Stalin accused Dharmendra Pradhan of “arrogance” and being deceitful in response to the latter’s remarks in the Lok Sabha 

MK Stalin shared Pradhan’s letter to him from August 2024 that outlined Tamil Nadu’s decision to reject the NEP, the three language policy and a memorandum of understanding on the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme (PTI)
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 06:02 AM IST
By, Chennai

NEP row: DMK MP Kanimozhi moves privilege notice against Dharmendra Pradhan

The notice comes amid the ongoing debate over the proposed three-language formula under the New Education Policy

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi in Lok Sabha(Sansad TV)
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 06:50 PM IST

Those sans facts creating uproar to mislead others: Pradhan on Tamil Nadu's opposition to NEP

Those sans facts creating uproar to mislead others: Pradhan on Tamil Nadu's opposition to NEP

Those sans facts creating uproar to mislead others: Pradhan on Tamil Nadu's opposition to NEP
Published on Mar 10, 2025 05:09 PM IST
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Dharmendra Pradhan defends NEP amid DMK protest: ‘Only Tamil in PM SHRI schools'

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the Centre was not imposing any language policy.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan speaks in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget Session, in New Delhi on Monday. (Sansad TV)
Published on Mar 10, 2025 03:42 PM IST

MK Stalin asks Dharmendra Pradhan to ‘control tongue’ over ‘dishonest’ remark

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticised Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for calling his government dishonest regarding the PM SHRI scheme.

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin arrives to participate in an all-party meeting.(PTI file)
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 03:52 PM IST

IGNOU confers over 3 lakh degrees, diplomas and certificates on 38th convocation

More than 3 lakh degrees, diplomas, and certificates were conferred in the convocation to students in their respective programmes

As the Guest of Honour, Prof. Pawan Kumar Singh, Director, IIM Tiruchirappalli, lauded the University for its efforts in making higher education accessible to all sections of society, mentioned the press release. (HT File)
Published on Mar 05, 2025 08:40 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Honouring excellence: All India Management Association Managing India Awards

The event also marked AIMA’s 69th Foundation Day and the 19th National Management Day

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada and Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan(Photo: Raajessh Kashyap/HT)
Published on Feb 23, 2025 08:08 PM IST

At DU's 101st convocation, Education Minister Pradhan calls for making Delhi knowledge hub

At DU's 101st convocation, Education Minister Pradhan calls for making Delhi knowledge hub

At DU's 101st convocation, Education Minister Pradhan calls for making Delhi knowledge hub
Published on Feb 22, 2025 08:12 PM IST
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MK Stalin's 'beehive' warning to Centre after letter war over NEP language row

NEP language row: Dharmendra Pradhan had accused the Tamil Nadu CM of "spinning progressive reforms into threats to sustain political narratives".

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin have been at loggerheads over the NEP row. (File Image/ANI)
Updated on Feb 22, 2025 10:18 AM IST

Letter vs letter on NEP row: Union minister's ‘rise above…’ advice to MK Stalin

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin to ‘think about the interests of young learners.’

Union minister of education Dharmendra Pradhan (ANI/File Photo)
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 02:10 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Udhayanidhi warns Centre of ‘language war’ over ‘imposition’ of Hindi on TN

Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged that the education minister said funds for TN would only be given if the state accepts the trilingual language policy.

Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin at the DMK-led protest against the imposition of three-language policy in the state. (PTI)
Published on Feb 19, 2025 09:33 AM IST

Opposition to NEP politically motivated, not imposing Hindi in TN: Edu minister

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that he respects all languages and there is no imposition of Hindi English or any other language in Tamil Nadu

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. (File Photo)
Published on Feb 17, 2025 06:49 PM IST

Centre committed to implementing NEP: Dharmendra Pradhan

Pradhan said although Tamil was one of the oldest languages, there was nothing wrong if students in Tamil Nadu receive a multilingual education.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the Central government is committed to implementing National Education Policy. (ANI file photo/Sanjay Sharma)
Published on Feb 17, 2025 03:12 PM IST
ANI | , New Delhi

Minister slams DMK MP for objection to Sanskrit translation, lauds Birla's reply

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said indulging in divisive politics was the real waste of taxpayers' money.

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dayanidhi Maran speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI photo/Sansad TV)
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 11:15 PM IST

Pradhan releases draft UGC regulations for appointment & promotions of teachers

The draft guidelines are aimed at infusing innovation, inclusivity, flexibility in every aspect of higher education, and empower teachers and academic staff.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the draft regulations will empower teachers and academic staff, strengthen academic standards and pave the way for achieving educational excellence. (Image source: PIB)
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 09:02 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Cong always hated Ambedkar, included his shameful cartoon in NCERT book in 2012: Pradhan

Cong always hated Ambedkar, included his shameful cartoon in NCERT book in 2012: Pradhan

Cong always hated Ambedkar, included his shameful cartoon in NCERT book in 2012: Pradhan
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 12:20 PM IST
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‘NCERT textbooks to cost less from 2025, new books for classes 9-12 by 2026’

The minister informed that the process of updating textbooks, according to the new National Curriculum Framework (NCF), was underway.

Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan addresses a press conference at his residence, in New Delhi on Tuesday. ((ANI Photo/Sanjay Sharma))
Published on Dec 17, 2024 06:59 PM IST
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Pradhan on NEET UG: Decision soon on mode of examination, talks underway

The Education Ministry has so far held two rounds of talks with the Health Ministry led by Union Minister JP Nadda on the issue.

NEET-UG at present is conducted offline - in pen and paper mode - wherein students have to solve multiple choice questions on an OMR sheet. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 03:27 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

NTA to focus only on higher education entrance exams: Dharmendra Pradhan

NTA will not conduct any recruitment exams starting 2025 and will focus on only higher education entrance exams, Union Education Minister said on Tuesday.

NTA to focus only on higher education entrance exams: Dharmendra Pradhan
Published on Dec 17, 2024 12:54 PM IST
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ARISE, FICCI host two-day Annual School Education Conference 2024

The conference, which was also attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shed light on the future of K-12 education in India.

The ARISE Annual School Education Conference 2024 was attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and host of other guests including government officials, educators, industry leaders, and innovators.
Published on Dec 16, 2024 08:19 PM IST

‘Rahul Gandhi a comedy king, trying to stay relevant’: Union minister Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan accused Rahul Gandhi of “attempts to mislead despite his misinformation campaigns failing to cut ice with the people of India”

Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan.(Sansad TV)
Published on Dec 09, 2024 08:38 PM IST

Johns Hopkins delegation meets education minister to discuss India campus

The delegation led by JHU president Ronald J Daniels included officials from Gupta Klinsky India Institute (GKII), an internal unit of the university.

Pradhan, in a post on X, said they had good discussions on strengthening academic and research collaborations with premiere Indian HEIs as well as opening up an off-shore campus of JHU in India. (Posted on X by @dpradhanbjp)
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 12:50 PM IST
ANI | , New Delhi

Centre undertaking reforms to ensure entrance exam system error-free: Pradhan

Pradhan said at a meeting attended by the secretaries of state governments recently, he had appealed to all of them to be partners in the reform process.

Noting that the Centre, last year came out with a new act to prevent cheating and malpractices in exams, he said stern action will be taken against those involved in unfair practices. (PTI Photo)
Published on Nov 15, 2024 03:32 PM IST
PTI | , Hyderabad

Centre introducing various reforms in the entrance exams from January: Pradhan

The Centre had in June set up the panel headed by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations by the NTA.

Union minister and senior BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan. (PTI File)
Published on Nov 12, 2024 06:28 PM IST
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Establishment of Australian varsity campuses in India just the beginning:Pradhan

The education minister also held a bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart Jason Clare.

The minister also said that as a 'Vishwa-Bandhu', India is committed to being a trusted partner in human-centric development. (PTI Photo)
Published on Oct 23, 2024 07:15 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
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