In a significant development within the Union government, senior Cabinet Minister Pralhad Joshi has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. The move was formalised after the President accepted Pradhan’s resignation on the advice of the Prime Minister, ensuring that the ministry continues to function...
The political debate surrounding environmental activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike intensified on Monday after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched a sharp attack on the Union government, holding it responsible for the activist’s deteriorating health and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The party accused the Centre of...
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed a high-level inquiry into the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) following allegations that the organization delayed initiating legal proceedings against one of its printing vendors despite serious concerns over contractual obligations and operational irregularities. The minister’s intervention comes after questions were raised regarding why the...
The political confrontation surrounding the alleged NEET examination paper leak intensified after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan strongly criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of creating unnecessary panic among students and their families. The remarks came amid continuing debates over the integrity of competitive examinations and concerns raised by opposition parties regarding the conduct...
Senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge has launched a sharp attack on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of failing to safeguard the interests of students and alleging that repeated irregularities in the education sector have severely damaged the future prospects of young aspirants across the country. The criticism came...
India’s largest medical entrance examination, NEET, is set to undergo a major transformation as the Union government announced plans to conduct the exam entirely in a computer-based format from next year. The move comes amid growing concerns over examination integrity, paper leak allegations, and malpractice incidents that have triggered nationwide debate over the credibility of...
In a significant action against textbook piracy, the Education Ministry has announced that more than 470,000 counterfeit NCERT books have been confiscated throughout India since 2024. This information was disclosed by Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, in a written response to the Rajya Sabha. Chaudhary mentioned that incidents of NCERT textbook piracy have...