Bhopal, June 13 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said that earning the trust of the people was the biggest achievement of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government and asserted that India could emerge as a global superpower within the next two decades through the participation of every citizen. Addressing the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sammelan’ at the Kushabhau Thakre Convention Centre in Bhopal, Pradhan said gaining public trust in a democracy was akin to receiv…
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Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Thursday said the BJP-led government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12-year tenure does not align with the governance legacy stretching from Nehru to Manmohan Singh, and highlights a stark contrast between the foundational philosophies of India’s leadership.The Thackeray camp, in an editorial in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, said that under Pandit Nehru’s leadership, institutions like AIIMS, I…
Ahmedabad, May 14 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Thursday that the IIMs can evolve into national assets that contribute significantly to India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by nurturing innovation ecosystems and adapting to emerging global challenges. Chairing a meeting of the Coordination Forum of Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) in Ahmedabad, Pradhan led discussions on the role of IIMs in shaping Viksit Bharat 2047, focusing on student welfar…
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee President Govind Singh Dotasra on Thursday criticised the state government’s decision to remove four books from the school curriculum for the 2026-27 academic session.Dotasra said that the removal of books such as Rajasthan’s Freedom Movement and Gallantry Traditions (Class 9), History and Culture of Rajasthan (Class 10), Golden India After Independence (Class 11), and Golden India After Independence – Part 2 (Class 12) would result …
Jaipur, March 27 (IANS) This is the story of Pt Ramkrishna Sharma, a veteran freedom fighter and socialist, who turns 100 on Saturday. He witnessed the country’s politics before Independence and then went on to shape the nation’s democratic journey as a four-time MLA and a Member of Parliament from Bharatpur district. A man of principle, he bats against the turncoat politics of today, preferring service and sacrifice over power. His life has been one of purpose — taking on untouchability, figh…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday launched an attack on the Centre over a “shockingly high” number of vacancies in the country’s top higher education regulatory bodies, while simultaneously rejecting the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025.Citing the latest report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh, in a statement, warned that the administrative paralysis in the University Gra…
Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) The Karnataka Budget 2026–27 has placed Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the centre of the State’s strategy for technological advancement, inclusive growth and improved governance, with a range of initiatives aimed at integrating AI across agriculture, education, public services and skill development, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said this on Friday while presenting the budget.While presenting the Budget, CM Siddaramaiah highlighted Karnataka’s growing prominence in…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Congress, on Thursday, accused the Union government of ordering the removal of nine AI-generated satirical videos from the party’s social media accounts. Accusing the Centre of hypocrisy and double standards, Congress Spokesperson and Chairperson of its social media and digital platforms, Supriya Shrinate, termed it an irony that the government “was resorting to gross abuse of power by misusing the provisions of the Information Technology Act and censoring the AI con…
Greater Noida, Feb 15 (IANS) On the occasion of Mahashivratri, philosopher and author Acharya Prashant presented a special theatrical performance that masterfully blended profound knowledge, artistic expression, and deep spirituality.The event offered a unique and moving experience, showcasing Acharya’s passion for both art and wisdom. Through this performance, he demonstrated how powerfully theatre can convey complex spiritual truths in an accessible and engaging way. For his students and follo…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India has made notable gains in school enrolment and higher education institutions, the government stated in the Economic Survey 2025-26 on Thursday.The Survey tabled in the Parliament by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, credited the achievement to strengthened infrastructure and teacher capacity, due to policies such as the Right to Education Act 2009, and the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP).Other measures include updated UG…