Dharmendra Pradhan
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Dharmendra Pradhan is an Indian politician who is serving as Union Minister of Education since 2021. He also served as Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in the Government of India from 2021 to 2024. An alumnus of Talcher Autonomous College and Utkal University, he has also been the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and the Minister of Steel.
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Pradhan, Kharge spar over vacant SC/ST teaching posts in varsitiesEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refuted Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's allegations of neglecting reserved teaching positions in central universities. Pradhan called the claims lies, stating..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'He may have said so, but ...': Dharmendra Pradhan reacts to Anil Vij’s Haryana CM claimUnion 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..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Dharmendra Pradhan, M K Stalin in war of words over NEPUnion 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..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Do you oppose Tamil?':Union minister & CM Stalin spar over New Education PolicyUnion 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..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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..DNA - Published | |
'There is no question of ... ': Education minister clarifies on DU's Manusmriti proposalUnion 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..IndiaTimes - Published | |
MBBS aspirants reach Dharmendra Pradhan's residence, he assures them of all helpIndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress slams govt over delay in Class 6 textbooks, says ministry sabotaging education of childrenCongress 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..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Govt committed to fair probe into paper leaks, says President MurmuAmid 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...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pradhan takes oath amid oppn jibes over NEETOpposition 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.IndiaTimes - Published | |
India needs flexible, less stressful exam system: Dharmendra PradhanNTA 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.IndiaTimes - Published | |
No need to scrap NEET-UG, 'leak' a localised affair: GovtMaintaining 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..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Transparent, tamper-free': Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on conducting 'zero-error exams'IndiaTimes - Published | 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).DNA - Published |
Some irregularities in NEET at specific locations detected: Education minister Dharmendra PradhanTaking 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..IndiaTimes - Published | NEET-UG 2024 Controversy: Opposition slams centre amid nationwide protestsMeanwhile, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that there is no evidence of a paper leak and dismissed claims of corruption within the NTA as baselessDNA - Published |
Dharmendra Pradhan: Won't allow deficiency in holding testsIndiaTimes - Published | No evidence of leak, protests motivated: Education minister Dharmendra PradhanEducation 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
NEET-UG exam row: Dharmendra Pradhan accuses Congress of 'petty politics' as Kharge alleges rigging, paper leak in medical entrance examIndiaTimes - Published | 'There is no...': Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan makes big statement on NEET UG paper leak allegationsThe Supreme Court is currently hearing the matter, and the education minister assured that they will comply with any decisions made by the court. "We will ensure no student is at a disadvantage," he..DNA - Published |
Dharmendra Pradhan takes oath as Union minister in Modi govt 3.0: The man who fashioned BJP’s Odisha victoryIndiaTimes - Published | Dharmendra Pradhan, CAG among Odisha CM contendersIndiaTimes - Published |
BJP already past 310 in 5 rounds, headed for 400+: Amit ShahUnion 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..IndiaTimes - Published | People are going to show BJD the door this time: Dharmendra PradhanUnion 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
Will quit politics if CM doesn't return to power, says Pandian; dares Pradhan to do so if BJP losesV 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..IndiaTimes - Published | Naveen's close aide VK Pandian, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan given Z securityIndiaTimes - Published |
Dharmendra Pradhan’s potshot at Naveen Patnaik ‘double conch’ clip sparks lungi ladaiThe lungi, a simple garment favored by numerous Indian men for home wear, has taken on a new significance following the circulation of a video featuring Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. In the video, he..IndiaTimes - Published | Ashok Chavan, J P Nadda, Ashwini Vaishnaw for Rajya Sabha, seven mantris not renominatedUnion ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Bhupender Yadav, Mansukhbhai Mandaviya, Parshottam Rupala, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar were not re-nominated to Rajya Sabha. Speculation is that they may be asked to..IndiaTimes - Published |
New Delhi World Book Fair 2024 inaugurated by Union Minister Dharmendra PradhanHe also unveiled the innovative learning E-learning platform, E 'Jaadui Pitara', which is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.DNA - Published | Rahul must apologise for quota lie: Education minister Dharmendra PradhanResponding to Rahul Gandhi's allegation of an RSS conspiracy to end reservations, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan Monday said the Congress leader's politics was based on lies and he should..IndiaTimes - Published |
68 Rajya Sabha MPs to retire in 2024, Ashwini Vaishnaw & Bhupender Yadav among BJP's 60As many as 57 leaders, including railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, environment minister Bhupender Yadav, health minister Mansukh Madaviya and former PM Manmohan..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Arrogance at its peak in TMC': Dharmendra Pradhan hits out after Kalyan Banerjee dares Centre to arrest him over mimicry rowUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for mimicking Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar during the Winter Session of Parliament. In response, Banerjee defiantly stated..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP will win at least 15 of 21 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha in 2024: Dharmendra PradhanUnion education minister and BJP’s prominent Odisha face Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday exuded confidence that the saffron party will secure 45% votes in Odisha in 2024 general elections and get at..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath, other BJP netas hail Modi after SC verdictSenior BJP leaders praise Supreme Court verdict endorsing 2019 legislation nullifying Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says the decision will make every..IndiaTimes - Published |
Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik seeking compensation for people displaced by Rengali damUnion minister Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seeking proper rehabilitation and compensation for 13,000 people displaced by the Rengali dam project in Angul and..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha to discuss J-K Reservation and Reorganisation amendment Bills on third day of Winter SessionThe Lok Sabha will further discuss the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 on the third day of the ongoing Winter..IndiaTimes - Published |
TMC says funds for Central plans blocked, government hits backTMC members accuse the Centre of imposing 'economic blockade' by blocking funds for schemes like MGNREGA and PM Awas Yojana. Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan accuses state government of..IndiaTimes - Published | Dharmendra Pradhan lays foundation for NSTI PlusUnion education minister Dharmendra Pradhan here on Friday Laid foundation stone for National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) Plus, an apex training institution for high-quality skill and vocational..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dharmendra Pradhan launches PM SHRI scheme in Odisha schools run by CentreUnion education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has launched the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme in Odisha. The scheme aims to develop schools across the country and will initially..IndiaTimes - Published | Dharmendra Pradhan’s former private secretary Sambit Tripathy joins BJPFormer private secretary to the petroleum minister, Sambit Tripathy, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India. Tripathy, who retired from his role as an Indian Revenue Service officer in..IndiaTimes - Published |
2 Australian universities to start operations in Gujarat from next yearTwo Australian universities are all set to operate their campuses in Gujarat's Gandhinagar from next academic year. This announcement was made by Union education and skill development minister..IndiaTimes - Published | Dharmendra Pradhan: IIT-Delhi Abu Dhabi campus to commence operation with master’s course in energy transition from January '24During his visit to the UAE, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that the first master's course in energy transition will begin in January 2024 from the IIT-Delhi Abu Dhabi campus. He..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Bharat’ in place of ‘India’ used in railway minister’s proposal to Union CabinetThe Indian government's railway ministry proposal to the Union Cabinet has replaced the word "India" with "Bharat" throughout its content, in line with the Narendra Modi administration's preference for..IndiaTimes - Published | 'INDIA bloc real...BJP doesn't take elections...': Here's what Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said"From ground workers to top leaders, everybody takes each election very seriously and the prime minister leads us from the front," Pradhan said.DNA - Published |
'Induction of African Union into G20 biggest achievement': Dharmendra Pradhan on Leaders' SummitUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has called the induction of the African Union into the G20 the biggest achievement of the G20 New Delhi summit. He credited India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for..IndiaTimes - Published | Odisha’s magnificent culture and heritage finds a place of pride at G20: Dharmendra PradhanIndia's rich cultural heritage took centre stage at the G20 Summit, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi explained the profound significance of the Konark Wheel to US President Joe Biden. As President Biden..IndiaTimes - Published |
Centre allocates Rs 360 for a special initiative for NE region to skill 2.5 lakh candidatesUnion education and skill development minister Dharmendra Pradhan and union minister for culture, tourism and development of north eastern region G Kishan Reddy launched a special initiative called..IndiaTimes - Published | RS chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asks education minister Dharmendra Pradhan to provide copy of Vedas to all MPsIndiaTimes - Published |
Opposition’s only agenda is to hide truth, spread lies: Dharmendra PradhanThe Narendra Modi government on Monday launched a frontal attack on the opposition for continuously disrupting both the Houses of Parliament. Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan alleged that the only..IndiaTimes - Published | Manipur incident unfortunate but what happened in West Bengal more so: Dharmendra PradhanUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday that while the Manipur incident, where three women were paraded naked and one of them was allegedly raped, is unfortunate and condemnable, what..IndiaTimes - Published |
