New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The inclusion of a section on the Emergency in the Class 9 NCERT textbook has triggered a political debate, with Opposition leaders on Thursday stating that while there is no objection to teaching the subject, the complete historical context should be presented. The ruling party, meanwhile, welcomed the move, saying future generations must learn about what it described as a dark chapter in India’s democratic history.Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid said the govern…
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Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) on Wednesday organised a massive protest rally in Sambalpur, the Lok Sabha constituency of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, demanding his resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak and alleged irregularities in CBSE examination evaluation. NSUI National In-charge Kanhaiya Kumar, National President Vinod Jakhar, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Bhakta Charan Das, Rajgangpur MLA C.S. Raazen Ekka, a…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Former Union Minister and Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Monday submitted a notice seeking initiation of privilege proceedings against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged “derogatory references” to parliamentary committees while speaking on the NEET-UG 2026 controversy and measures to prevent paper leaks.“I have given notice of question of privilege under Rule 187 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States against the …
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), on Monday staged protests in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh over the alleged NEET paper leak issue, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, and a ban on the National Testing Agency (NTA).NSUI workers gathered to protest against repeated paper leak incidents, alleging that lakhs of students are suffering due to irregularities in competitive examinations.One of the protestors said, “Our clear demand …
Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Congress MP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Friday expressed grief over the alleged suicide of a NEET aspirant in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district, claiming that recurring irregularities and corruption in competitive examinations resulting in cancellations, were pushing students into severe distress.Calling the incident “extremely heartbreaking”, Priyanka Gandhi said the death of 22-year-old Ritik Mishra had once again exposed the emotional and psychological burde…
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Sunday that in the coming decade young innovators will not only answer deep tech challenges of the country but also that of the world, especially the Global South and emerging economies.Delivering the valedictory address at the concluding session of Bharat Innovates deep-tech pre-summit at IIT Bombay, he said the academia, industry, financial industry and youth are the key players to make the country a bigger innovation …
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Hailing ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ (PPC) for world record registrations of over 4 crore, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for turning the annual dialogue into a nationwide movement.The Minister called upon all student Exam Warriors to actively participate in ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026’ and make best use of the movement aimed at creating a stress-free environment for the youth of the country, said a statement….