Bhopal, June 13 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during his visit to Bhopal on Saturday and discussed issues related to education, youth development and governance.CM Yadav welcomed Pradhan at his official residence, presenting him with a bouquet and a traditional angavastram. The two BJP leaders later held discussions on key matters related to governance and development.Earlier in the day, Pradhan participated in a cleanliness driv…
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New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday released two strategic documents on Bharat Innovates, showcasing India’s emerging innovation and startup ecosystem rooted in higher education and research institutions.The initiative reinforces the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to transform India from a nation of knowledge consumers into a nation of knowledge creators, innovators and technology leaders.Pradhan said that one of the core objectiv…
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…
Amaravati, June 10 (IANS) Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu believes that India is safe and secure in the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Naidu, who while pitching for Modi as the Prime Minister, had stated that Modi stands for ‘Making of Developed India”, has now rechristened the PM as the “Man of Destiny for India”.The former BJP leader shared his thoughts through an article published in The Indian Express on Wednesday as PM Modi became the elected PM with the longest continuous te…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday said that the application window for verification and re-evaluation remained fully functional throughout the notified period from June 2 to June 7, under the supervision and management of government technical agencies and teams from the IITs. The CBSE stated that more than 1.6 lakh candidates successfully submitted requests related to over 3.8 lakh answer books during the application period, reflecting extensive u…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Union Education Ministry on Friday dismissed allegations of data breach in Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) results, deprecating attempts to undermine public trust in the examination conducted by IIT Roorkee for more than 1.79 lakh students. In a message on social media platform X, the Ministry said, “There have been several misleading and factually incorrect reports regarding data breach and privacy violations with respect to students who took JEE (Advanced) ex…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said on Sunday that it is monitoring and containing vulnerabilities in the OnMark portal used for exam services, and cybersecurity experts from government agencies and IITs are now fortifying the systems. The statement comes amid growing scrutiny of the board’s newly implemented On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 evaluations, which has come under criticism following reports of technical issues and concerns regardin…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally supervising the situation following the NEET-UG 2026 controversy, the Centre informed the Supreme Court on Friday, as the apex court stressed the need to fix individual accountability within the National Testing Agency (NTA) to prevent recurring lapses in national-level examinations. A Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe was hearing a batch of pleas seeking structural reforms in the conduct of the NEET-UG examinatio…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday wrote letters to all Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors, and Administrators across the country, seeking their cooperation in conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) re-examination. The NEET exams, held on May 3, were cancelled after nationwide furore over paper leaks and alleged irregularities. The re-examination for over 23 lakh medical aspirants will now be held on June 21. The National Te…
Patna, May 9 (IANS) Anand Kumar, the renowned educator behind the iconic Super 30 initiative, has officially launched his ambitious digital education platform, “Super Infinity.” The platform went live at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, accompanied by a cinematic animated video that quickly gained traction across social media, drawing strong reactions from students, parents, and educators.“Super Infinity” is designed to go far beyond conventional online classes. It aims to make mathematics engaging …