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Budget is growth-centric and aims to empower middle class: Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, February 10: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan described the Union Budget as growth-centric, aiming to empower the middle class and uplift vulnerable sections of society, while also stressing that the government is committed to boosting private-sector investment and driving economic development. O
Dharmendra Pradhan accuses Bengal govt of non-cooperation in implementing Central projects
Kolkata, Feb 9: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, on Sunday, criticised the West Bengal government for creating hurdles for implementing several Central projects in the state under various pretexts.
Doesn't know history: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lashes out at Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, February 7: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday slammed Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his remarks on the National Education Policy (NEP), saying he lacks knowledge of India's history and its languages.
Violation of federal structure: KTR Rao on UGC rules
New Delhi, February 6: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao on Thursday raised strong objections against changes recommended in the University Grants Commission (UGC) rules.
Changes in UGC norms violate federal spirit, says BRS
Hyderabad, Feb 6: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has opposed the proposed changes in guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC), saying they violate the federal spirit and undermine state authority over universities.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lauds historic Budget 2025-26
New Delhi, February 1: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan has praised the Union Budget 2025-26, describing it as a historic and inclusive budget that prioritises the welfare, well-being, and empowerment of all citizens, while aligning with India's vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, his office said in an official statement.
'Visionary and futuristic': Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lauds Union Budget 2025
New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday lauded the Union Budget 2025-26, emphasising it as a Budget that takes everyone together and prioritises the welfare, well-being, and empowerment of all citizens while firmly placing India on the path to achieving the goal of developed India by 2047.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 to celebrate Tamil-Kashi Bonds from February 15
New Delhi, January 15: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday launched the registration portal for the third edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 3.0), which will take place from February 15 to 24, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Disappointing that Centre, UGC destabilising higher education sector: CM Vijayan
Kochi, Jan 14: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Tuesday, accused the Centre and the University Grants Commission (UGC) of adopting a disappointing approach aimed at "destabilising" institutions under the state government.
NTA postpones UGC-NET exam scheduled for January 15 due to festivals
New Delhi, January 14: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed UGC-NET scheduled for January 15 on account of festivals, including Pongal and Makar Sankranti. The revised exam date will be announced later, the agency announced on Monday.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan offers prayers at 12th Century Kapilash temple
Dhenkanal, January 12: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan offered prayers at the historic 12th-century Kapilash temple during his visit to Dhenkanal, Odisha.
Odisha: 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas concludes with success, key leaders address diaspora
Bhubaneswar, January 10: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas concluded successfully on January 10, with key figures acknowledging the event's impact on Odisha's global presence.
Dharmendra Pradhan praises efforts to showcase Odisha's traditions at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Bhubaneshwar, January 10: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday visited the exhibitions at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 Convention, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of India.
'PM Modi considers Indian diaspora his family': Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida
Bhubaneswar, January 9: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Indian diaspora at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida expressed her gratitude towards PM Modi for highlighting the unique aspects of Odisha in his speech.
UGC revamps eligibility criteria for appointment of faculties
New Delhi, Jan 6: UGC has approved a draft, 'Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education Regulations, 2025.
Candidates can qualify for faculty posts with different UG, PG Disciplines: UGC Draft Guidelines
New Delhi, January 6: Candidates can qualify for faculty positions at higher institutions by clearing the UGC-NET in a subject of their choice, even if their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are in different disciplines, as per the UGC's new draft guidelines.
Important to have developed panchayats for developed India: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Sambalpur, January 5: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday highlighted the importance of strengthening panchayats for a developed India and emphasised that the state's efforts are in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for empowering local governance.