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Dharmendra Pradhan

Indian politician (born 1969)

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Dharmendra Pradhan: Indian politician (born 1969)
Dharmendra Pradhan is an Indian politician currently serving as the Union Minister of Education since 2021. From 2021 to 2024, he also served as the Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in the Government of India. Dharmendra Pradhan is an alumnus of Talcher Autonomous College and Utkal University. He has previously held the positions of Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Steel.

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Kharge Apologises in Rajya Sabha After Uproar Over 'Derogatory' Remark on NEP Debate [Video]

Kharge Apologises in Rajya Sabha After Uproar Over 'Derogatory' Remark on NEP Debate

Mallikarjun Kharge apologises in Rajya Sabha after uproar over his 'derogatory' remark during a debate on Hindi imposition under the NEP. While Kharge clarified his comments targeted government..

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Pradhan releases Tamil Nadu's consent letter to counter Stalin’s claim

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'Let them abuse me personally': Dharmendra Pradhan attacks DMK over NEP row

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized DMK leaders for opposing the National Education Policy. He mentioned Tamil language is already in decline in the state and assured no imposition...
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Uproar in Parliament over NEP as Pradhan, DMK lock horns

The Modi government and the DMK clashed in the resumed Budget session over the three-language policy and the NEP MoU. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused DMK of reversing their stance under..
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DMK slaps privilege notice on education minister

DMK filed a privilege notice in Lok Sabha against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of making defamatory remarks about Tamil Nadu during a discussion over the Samagra Shiksha Scheme...
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Dharmendra Pradhan’s ‘uncivilised MPs’ remark draws Stalin’s fire

Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin condemned Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks calling DMK MPs uncivilised. DMK MP Kanimozhi also criticized Pradhan for his comments. Pradhan's..
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'Abusive attack': DMK MP Kanimozhi moves privilege notice against Dharmendra Pradhan over controversial remark over NEP row


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'Arrogant, need to be disciplined': TN CM Stalin hits out at Union education minister Pradhan over NEP

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for calling the Tamil Nadu government "dishonest" and "ruining" students' futures. Stalin reiterated his..
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Explained: DMK-led Tamil Nadu govt vs Centre over NEP

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged Tamil Nadu to implement the three-language formula to ensure educational equality. Following this Tamil Nadu CM Stalin claimed that the BJP was using..
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Won’t give in to ‘blackmail’, Centre makes it clear to Tamil Nadu

The Centre is determined to implement the three-language policy under NEP 2020, despite Tamil Nadu's opposition, emphasizing states' flexibility in language choice. Union Education Minister Dharmendra..
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'Tamilians know what language they need': Kamal Haasan's warning amid language row

Kamal Haasan stressed the importance of linguistic pride among Tamilians and warned against underestimating their language preferences. He made these remarks amid the ongoing conflict between the state..
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Stalin vs Dharmendra Pradhan escalates: 'Is imposing Hindi in name of NEP not politics?'


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'Rise above political differences': Dharmendra Pradhan hits back at Stalin on NEP row

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan clarified that the NEP 2020 does not mandate any language and criticized Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for misinterpreting it. Pradhan urged the state to implement NEP 2020..
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CEC appointment: BJP's Dharmendra Pradhan strikes back at Congress, says 'rules not broken'


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Stalin condemns Dharmendra Pradhan for his alleged NEP, 3-language policy rider for funds


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Rahul Gandhi says Congress 'fighting Indian state'; BJP: He's in league with urban Naxals

BJP leaders, including president J P Nadda, strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's remark about fighting the BJP, RSS, and the Indian state. They accused him of aligning with subversive forces and claimed..
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Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan defends UGC 2025 draft, calls Congress claims 'lies'

The UGC's draft guidelines on faculty recruitment and promotions have sparked political conflict between states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, who claim increased control for governors in Vice Chancellor..
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Dharmendra Pradhan cites UPA-era NCERT textbook toon to target Congress

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress for its alleged historical disregard for B.R. Ambedkar, citing a 2012 NCERT textbook cartoon depicting Jawaharlal Nehru "whipping"..
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'Congress has always hated Ambedkar, did crocodile tears for him': Dharmendra Pradhan shares 'shameful' cartoon

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress for their sudden reverence for B.R. Ambedkar, calling it "crocodile tears." He highlighted a 2012 NCERT cartoon depicting Nehru whipping..
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Dharmendra Pradhan makes BIG statement, alleges Congress 'always hated BR Ambedkar, included his shameful cartoon in...'

The Union Education Minister said that during the rule of the Congress-led UPA-2 government, a shameful cartoon was included in the NCERT textbook for Class 11 in 2012 in which Pandit Nehru was shown..
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NTA will hold only entrance exams, not job tests: Dharmendra Pradhan

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will focus solely on administering entrance exams for higher education institutions starting next year, discontinuing recruitment tests. Discussions are underway to..
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Credibility cornerstone of NDA's polls wins: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party for their "feudal mindset" and disconnect from the changing Indian landscape. He attributed the BJP's recent..
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Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates ICSSR research internship programme

Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the ICSSR Research Internship Programme, awarding 40 interns focused on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The program, aligned with India's G20..
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'Not EVMs but Cong's mentality is the problem,' says Dharmendra Pradhan


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Teachers to lead India’s future: Dharmendra Pradhan launches teacher’s app


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Computer-based test likely for NEET-UG, indicates Dharmendra Pradhan


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Pradhan, Kharge spar over vacant SC/ST teaching posts in varsities

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refuted Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's allegations of neglecting reserved teaching positions in central universities. Pradhan called the claims lies, stating..
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'He may have said so, but ...': Dharmendra Pradhan reacts to Anil Vij’s Haryana CM claim

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed Nayab Singh Saini as BJP's chief ministerial candidate for Haryana, showing confidence in winning a third consecutive term. This announcement follows senior..
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Dharmendra Pradhan, M K Stalin in war of words over NEP

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticised Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin for allegedly causing divisions among states over the new National Education Policy. Pradhan questioned Stalin's..
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'Do you oppose Tamil?':Union minister & CM Stalin spar over New Education Policy

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Tamil Nadu chief minister Stalin engaged in a dispute over the National Education Policy. Stalin claimed that the central government was withholding..
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NEET UG 2024 row: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hails SC's decision, says NTA will release final results on..

SC dismissed the pleas seeking cancellation and re-test of the controversy-ridden 2024 NEET-UG, holding that there was no evidence on record to conclude that the exam was "vitiated" on account of..
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'There is no question of ... ': Education minister clarifies on DU's Manusmriti proposal

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed that Delhi University's vice-chancellor, Yogesh Singh, rejected a proposal to include Manusmriti in the LLB curriculum. This proposal was dismissed..
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Congress slams govt over delay in Class 6 textbooks, says ministry sabotaging education of children

Congress criticized the delay in publishing Class 6 textbooks, accusing the Education Ministry and NCERT of incompetence. Jairam Ramesh highlighted delays in Science, Mathematics, and Social Sciences..
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Govt committed to fair probe into paper leaks, says President Murmu

Amid the NEET exam cancellation and paper leak controversy, President Droupadi Murmu assured that the government is working on major exam reforms and a fair investigation with strict punishments...
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Pradhan takes oath amid oppn jibes over NEET

Opposition displays intent to address irregularities in NEET-UG exam and UGC-NET cancellation in Parliament, raising slogans of 'NEET, NEET' as education minister Dharmendra Pradhan takes oath.
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India needs flexible, less stressful exam system: Dharmendra Pradhan

NTA maintains 'leak' of NEET-UG exams in Patna was localised, supported by Bihar Police investigation. CBI to probe irregularities, but NTA opposes cancellation unless SC intervenes.
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No need to scrap NEET-UG, 'leak' a localised affair: Govt

Maintaining that the government does not intend to hurt the interests of lakhs who legitimately cleared the entrance exams, the authorities are drawing a contrast with the cancellation of All India..
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'Transparent, tamper-free': Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on conducting 'zero-error exams'


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NEET-UG 2024 paper leak: High-level committee to review functioning of...

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday announced the formation of a high-level committee to probe into the issues pertaining to the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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Some irregularities in NEET at specific locations detected: Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Taking a serious view of the row over National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for admission to medical colleges, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said no one, including officials of..
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NEET-UG 2024 Controversy: Opposition slams centre amid nationwide protests

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Dharmendra Pradhan: Won't allow deficiency in holding tests


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No evidence of leak, protests motivated: Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday dismissed allegations of paper leak in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) and said there was no evidence to back these..
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NEET-UG exam row: Dharmendra Pradhan accuses Congress of 'petty politics' as Kharge alleges rigging, paper leak in medical entrance exam


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'There is no...': Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan makes big statement on NEET UG paper leak allegations

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Dharmendra Pradhan takes oath as Union minister in Modi govt 3.0: The man who fashioned BJP’s Odisha victory


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Dharmendra Pradhan, CAG among Odisha CM contenders


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BJP already past 310 in 5 rounds, headed for 400+: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah anticipates BJP's Lok Sabha count surpassing 310, aiming for 400+ victories. Urges Odisha's backing for a BJP government. Criticizes Naveen Patnaik, emphasizes job..
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People are going to show BJD the door this time: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan discusses BJP's strategies to secure victory in Odisha, emphasizing the importance of Odia identity, development challenges, and the party's trust in PM Modi's..
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Will quit politics if CM doesn't return to power, says Pandian; dares Pradhan to do so if BJP loses

V K Pandian challenges Dharmendra Pradhan, vowing to retire if Naveen Patnaik loses. The confrontation intensified during campaigning in Odisha, with mentions of various political figures and the..
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