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Prahlad Joshi assumes charge as Union Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Prahlad Joshi formally took charge as Union Education Minister on Sunday. His appointment follows Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation after NEET exam irregularities protests. Joshi, a six-time MP, will also continue his existing ministerial responsibilities. The Centre accepted protesters' demands, ending a 36-day long agitation. This transition brings a new leadership to…

The Economic Times

Accept responsibility with humility: Pralhad Joshi on appointment as education minister

Pralhad Joshi accepted the new Education Minister role with humility. He takes over from Dharmendra Pradhan who resigned Saturday. Pradhan stepped down following student protests over the NEET paper leak. Joshi will manage the Education Ministry alongside his Consumer Affairs duties. He pledged to perform to his best capacity under…

The Economic Times

Meet India's new education minister Pralhad Joshi: Who is he, which Cabinet ministries does he hold, and what are his educational qualifications?

New Education Minister Pralhad Joshi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Pradhan stepped down after weeks of nationwide protests over alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak controversy. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) subsequently…

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Pralhad Joshi gets Education Ministry after Pradhan quits amid 36-day protest

Pralhad Joshi received additional charge of the Education Ministry on Saturday. This change followed Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation after a protest. The President accepted Pradhan's resignation on Prime Minister Modi's advice. Joshi already holds portfolios for Consumer Affairs and New Energy. Pradhan cited preventing exploitation by anti-national forces for his decision.

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Karnataka: Youth Congress protests in Ballari, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET issues

Hundreds of students and Youth Congress workers staged a protest at Royal Circle in Ballari on Monday, demanding the scrapping of NEET and the reinstatement of the state-level Common Entrance Test (CET) system for medical admissions. They also sought the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The Economic Times

Russian Schools to Teach Children Drone Skills Under Expanded Military Training Program

Russia will increase military training in schools from September, with pupils learning drone operations and combat skills. The curriculum aims to enhance national defence education amid rising tensions.

International Business Times UK

Modi Cabinet Reshuffle: 7 Young Faces Who May Enter

A major political shake-up may be just around the corner. With the Monsoon Session of Parliament approaching, speculation over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's next Cabinet reshuffle has reached a fever pitch. Every meeting, every political appointment, and every organisational change is now being viewed as a possible clue. While nothing…

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Senator sounds alarm over school textbook shortage

Senator Premsak Piayura has raised concerns over a nationwide shortage of school textbooks, alleging irregularities in a 1.4-billion-baht printing project and prompting the Education Ministry to launch an investigation.

Bangkok Post

OSM portal was not 'thoroughly' tested for functionality and security threats before deployment: IIT panel member

The IIT panel, constituted following the controversy surrounding the OSM portal, is expected to submit its report to the Education Ministry on its findings and recommendations in the coming days.

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party Protest Dos and Don'ts: CJP lists what to do and what not to do during the planned event at Jantar Mantar

Cockroach Janta Party protest: Ahead of a planned protest in Delhi, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has stepped up its campaign against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling for his removal from office. The group's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, is on his way to the national capital to participate in a…

The Economic Times

Classrooms caught in TikTok contradiction

There is something deeply absurd about the Education Ministry partnering with TikTok to turn teachers into content creators while acknowledging that excessive screen time and short-form videos can harm children's concentration, learning and mental wellbeing.

Bangkok Post

"Mantri Pradhan is busy in jod-tod ki rajniti": Jairam Ramesh slams Dharmendra Pradhan

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He alleges the minister is engaged in political games while students face exam issues and data leaks. Ramesh claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi prioritizes power over performance. The CBSE is working to secure its OnMark portal after vulnerabilities were flagged.

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TikTok teaching trap

Last week, it was bringing e-sports into schools; this week, the Education Ministry is floating the idea of training teachers to produce short educational videos for TikTok.

Bangkok Post

Ministry defends TikTok plan

The Education Ministry has defended its plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help teachers produce short educational videos for TikTok, after the initiative sparked criticism from opponents who argued it contradicted global efforts to curb children's social media use.

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Rahul Gandhi to begin two-day visit to Raebareli from May 19

Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is set to embark on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh, starting May 19, during which he will hold meetings with party workers and interact with local leaders.

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Supreme Court Slams NCERT Over Class 8 Textbook; Education Ministry Apologises

The Supreme Court on Thursday sharply criticised the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) over a newly introduced Class 8 social science textbook that discussed “corruption” and “backlogs” in the judiciary. The top court described the inclusion of such content as a “deep-rooted and well-planned conspiracy” to defame…

International Business Times UK

Israel's Highest Honour Just Went to a Non-Citizen for the First Time — Here's Why and What Exactly Is the Israel Prize

Israel's highest honour, the Israel Prize, will be awarded to a non-Israeli for the first time, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing during a White House visit that President Donald Trump will receive the prestigious award.

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Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after public groping incident

Sheinbaum said she felt a responsibility to press charges for all Mexican women, because “If this is done to the president, what is going to happen to all of the young women in our country?”

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The Independent UK

Mexico’s president to press charges after man gropes her on street in broad daylight: ‘A line must be drawn’

Claudia Sheinbaum says the harassment she suffered from a man in Mexico City is an assault on all women

Radio France Internationale

Inquiry launched into French teacher’s suicide after homophobic threats

Teachers unions and LGBTQI+ groups in France are pointing to the suicide of a headteacher who had asked for help following homophobic threats as a sign of serious issues in the country’s education system.

Bangkok Post

Nude school Batman 'probably a teacher'

An investigation will be launched following complaints that a man, believed to be a teacher, was spotted wearing only a mask similar to Batman while posing nude at a school in Uthai Thani, according to the Education Ministry.

Radio France Internationale

Minute of silence in memory of French teachers killed by jihadists

French middle and high schools will be observing a minute of silence Monday to commemorate Samuel Paty and Dominique Bernard, two teachers murdered during jihadist attacks in 2020 and 2023.

Radio France Internationale

Revolving door at French education ministry leaves school reforms in doubt

France has had four ministers of education in the last two and a half years, and may well get another one under newly appointed Prime Minister Michel Barnier. In a country where the central government largely decides what happens in schools nationwide, the turnover has led to considerable uncertainty for…

Bangkok Post

Education minister ridiculed for admiring N.Korea

Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob is still receiving negative comments more than three weeks after expressing his admiration for North Korea's education system.

The Hindu

Sans law, coaching centres go unregulated in Kerala

New guidelines by the Education Ministry expose the lack of regulation for coaching centers, urging states to take action.

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